Under the slogan “Let’s Set Sail Together,” the Aruba Regatta brought sports, people and nature together, for the first time after a three-year hiatus.
The Aruba International Regatta set sail August 19th, 20th and 21st, 2022.
The foundation’s vision is to create a platform connecting people with great water sport experiences, focusing on the young sailor community, aiming to grow the next generation of sailors on the island.
Regatta organizers believe that sport plays a major role in ensuring a sustainable future for our current and next generations. Being connected to nature helps us become aware of our relationship with the universe. As we learn to sail, we develop respect and the desire to care for the ocean, as stewards of the wonderful world around us.
Many sponsors and partners made the Aruba International Regatta possible among them: The Aruba Tourism Authority, Aruba Bank, Varadero Aruba , Deepwater Marine Shop, Romar Trading, Parke Nacional Arikok, Stichting Rancho, University of Aruba, ALBO ARUBA General Contractors, Bula Surf Shop, Bon Bini Cargo Services , Surfside Beach Bar, Kukookunuku, Digicel, Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino, Integrated Security Services, Son, Marketing Plus NV, and Studio advisory.
Calendar of Events
The opening event of the Aruba International Regatta unfolded on Friday, August 19th, at the University of Aruba featuring FPNA talking about the marine park. Races were planned on Saturday, August 20th and Sunday, August 21, 2022.
Locations
Two exciting days of sailing and fun took place at three locations: Surfside Beach, Fishermen’s Huts and the beach below West Deck, hosting the following races:
- Optimist Beginner 2. Optimist Advanced 3. SailQube 4. F11 5. Miniatuur Criollo 6. Miniatuur Open 7. Sunfish 8. Beachcat 9. Windsurf Beginner 10. Windsurf Advanced 11. Kite Beginner 12. Kite Advanced 13. Yachts Open 14. Yachts Pro, the final number of yachts was revealed at the beginning of the Regatta, we expect more next year. All boats raced on the waterfront of Oranjestad which presented spectacular action.
Registration
For the first time, all captains, crews, volunteers, sponsors, clubs, and anyone interested in the Aruba International Regatta registered on the portal and got the information needed @aruba-regatta.org
The Ernest (Ernie) Kervel trophy – sunfish class
The Regatta was pleased to announce the introduction of the EK trophy for the sunfish class to honor the man who has laid the foundation for that sport, in Aruba, especially the sunfish class. The winner of the sunfish class received the EK trophy to keep until next year‘s regatta.
Ernie was President of ISCA from 1983-1984, a longtime member of the ISCA World Council, and a Lifetime Member of the Class, in honor of his outstanding leadership. Kervel chaired Sunfish Club Aruba, Aruba’s National Sunfish Class Association, for many years. Sunfish Club Aruba hosted the Sunfish World Championship three times: in 1974, 1980 and 1987. A Sunfish Club Aruba Member of Honor, Ernie was the driving force behind the organization of these World Class events. Over 100 Sunfish sailors from all over the world visited Aruba each time.
One of the races was also dedicated to Captain Mario Maduro who was at the helm at Mi Dushi for many years. He died unexpectedly in March 2020, after having served the tourist industry and the sailing community on the island, passionately, all his life.
Limited edition DAKINE surf hats with Regatta logo, were available in honor of the occasion.
For sailing instructions 2023, and registration consul Aruba-regatta.org, or write to [email protected]
Again, we couldn’t have done is without our sponsors: The Aruba Tourism Authority, Aruba Bank, Varadero Aruba , Deepwater Marine Shop, Romar Trading, Parke Nacional Arikok, Stichting Rancho, University of Aruba, ALBO ARUBA General Contractors, Bula Surf Shop, Bon Bini Cargo Services , Surfside Beach Bar, Kukookunuku, Digicel, Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino, Integrated Security Services, Son, Marketing Plus NV, and Studio advisory.
