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29/10/2012
Fifth Edition Of The Fun Regatta

 


Fast Facts :

 

  • Saint Bart Cata Cup
  • November 12-20
  • 57 boats in the 2012 edition
  • 13 nations represented
  • Carolijn Brouwer, teammate of Darren Bundock
  • Mischa Heemskerk, Yvan Bourgnon, Manu Boulogne, Fred Moreau, Gurvan Bontemps, etc...

 


For the fifth edition of the Saint Barth Cata Cup, it was necessary to “push back the walls.” The number of boats had been limited to 50, but due to the growing reputation of the most “fun” regatta on the Formula 18 circuit, the organizers accepted seven more. The tropical setting, the crystal clear water, the ambiance, and the racing conditions attract participants from all over the world.

Among the most well-know of these racers, the roster once again includes Dutchman Mischa Heemskerk, fourth in the last F18 world championships and World Champion of Class A, as well as Carolijn Brouwer, Mixed Team World Champion 2012 and also from The Netherlands, American John Casey, Enrique Figueroa from Puerto Rico, and Greek world champion in the Tornado class, Iordanis Paschalidis. 

There will also be an armada of French champions ranging from Yvan Bourgnon, Kinou Mourniac, and Manu Boulogne to Fred Moreau and Gurvan Bontemps.The St Barth Cata Cup would not be such a big success without the participation of these internationally acclaimed racers, who come to Saint Barth from at least a dozen different countries to compete.


Champions From A Dozen Countries


Racing in the bay of Saint Jean will be competitors not only from numerous West Indian islands, but also from Sweden, Finland, Belgium, Holland, Greece, Italy, United States, Germany, Austria, Canada, and of course many from France.
As for the regatta itself, the competition will be stiff, with racers who were stars at the most recent F18 world championships, with four of the teams participating in Saint Barth placing in the top 15 in the general standings. Without forgetting the newest names on the Formula 18 circuit such as Emmanuel Dode, world champion of the Dart 18 class, or Iordanis Paschalidis, winner in the Tornado class.
And once again, Saint Barth is like a fantasy come true for the competitors, with its tropical climate and warm water, its fabulous race itineraries with natural markers, and its around-the-island race that is as magical as it is complicated to navigate. 
The fifth edition of the St Barth Cata Cup, with the starting line just three weeks away, promises to be every bit as spectacular as the past…



© Pierrick Contin /STBarth CataCup 2010© Pascal Alemany© Pierrick Contin /ST BarthCataCup 2010© Pascal Alemany© Pascal Alemany© Pascal Alemany

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A DECISIVE FINAL RACE
17/11/2012
© © Pierrick Contin /St Barth Cata Cup 2012
Fast Facts:    Two races determine the winner Match racing: John Casey—Enrique Figueroa Kiké and Kéki Figueroa win the fifth edition of the Saint Barth Cata Cup An exceptional event already on the racing calendar for 2013 Live race coverage on the Cata Cup website

"La Saint Barth Cata Cup Is The Best Race In The world"
17/11/2012
© © Pierrick Contin /ST Barth Cata Cup 2012
Fast facts:   An extraordinary tour around the island Enrique Figueroa wins the around-the-island race The best race in the world Last races tomorrow Live race coverage and videos on the Cata Cup website

MISCHA MAKES A COMEBACK
16/11/2012
© Pierrick Contin
Fast facts:   American John Casey in control Mischa Heemskerk wards off bad luck Two races in a dream location Around-the-island on Saturday Live race coverage on the Cata Cup website

The Unexpected In Saint Barth...
15/11/2012
© Pierrick Contin
Fast facts:   • An exceptional first regatta  • An action-packed race • Breakage and out of the race • Iordanis Paschalidis and Gustaf Dyrssen In The Lead • Michel Sastre and Quentin Leroux, top West Indian team • Race coverage live on the Cata Cup website 

The Hidden Side of Saint Barth...
14/11/2012
© Pascal Alemany
Fast facts:   • Windward and leeward sides of the island• Technical and tactical navigation• Perfect weather conditions• Manu Boulogne, Fred Moreau, teammates and adversaries• Live race coverage on the Cata Cup website

The Girls of Saint Barth...
13/11/2012
© © Pierrick Contin /St Barth Cata Cup 2012
Fast facts:   • Competitors from the four corners of the globe• Emptying of containers and assembling of the boats• Navigation practice and final adjustments• The first all-female racing crew

Fifth Edition Of The Fun Regatta
29/10/2012
© Pascal Alemany
  Fast Facts :   Saint Bart Cata Cup November 12-20 57 boats in the 2012 edition 13 nations represented Carolijn Brouwer, teammate of Darren Bundock Mischa Heemskerk, Yvan Bourgnon, Manu Boulogne, Fred Moreau, Gurvan Bontemps, etc...

La Saint Barth Cata Cup On Canal+ Television
13/10/2012
© Pascal Alemany
A 52-minute Documentary and 26-minute Sports Feature for Canal Plus channels SPORT +, PLANETE THALASSA and LE CANAL EVENEMENT (99) on CANALSAT CARAIBES



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