Sailors are encouraged to pencil in the 5th Annual Course de L’Alliance, Friday November 28 to Sunday November 30 2008. This popular regatta starts in Simpson Bay, St. Maarten, and follows a triangular course of three legs, taking in overnight stops on the islands of St. Barths in Gustavia harbour and Anguilla’s Road Bay. The last leg is from Anguilla to Marigot, Saint-Martin, to Marina Fort Louis.

Originally conceived in 2004 by Yacht Club Fort Louis, the regatta aims to promote goodwill and camaraderie between the sailing communities of all three islands. Course de L’Alliance offers sailors contrasting views of the other islands, from the sophistication of St. Barths and the laid-back charm of Anguilla, to the dynamism of St. Martin.

The respective yacht clubs each have a hand in organising the regatta, however the Sint Maarten Yacht Club is the technical organiser. Aside from excellent racing, sailors also look forward to the post-race parties and entertainment on each island.

This year organisers hope to attract yachts from other islands and are actively promoting the event throughout the French Antilles and the Virgin Islands. There will be five classes: CSA, Simplified CSA rating rule, Multihulls, Beach Cats, and a new class for companies.

The entry fee of 200 Euros includes breakfasts and dinners for four crewmembers on Friday and Saturday, dock space at the quay in the port of Gustavia, Marina Fort Louis in Marigot, and water taxis in Anguilla. Extra crewmembers can be added at a cost of 50 Euros each. Beach Cat crews also are 50 euros each.

For more information email Hervé Dorvil at Marina Fort Louis hdorvil.mfl@wanadoo.fr

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