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Cabarete Laser regatta

Cabarete will once more be hosting the Caribbean Laser Midwinter Regatta. The regatta takes place on 12-14 January 2007, announced Ari Barshi, event organizer and national Laser champion. He explains that the event is the only Olympic class regatta held in the Caribbean. The International Sailing Federation (ISAF) governs the event and the results count in the international rankings. Prize money of US$5,000.00 is offered. According to Barshi, the average Laser sailor is 55 years old and is known to travel the world to sail. “Many of these sailors are looking to retire in a warm and friendly place that offers great sailing conditions,” he explains. He highlights the fact that laser sailors spent US$4.8 million purchasing condos in Cabarete in 2006, a direct result of the regatta, now in its fifth year. For more information, contact Ari Barshi on 809 857-6625