Cabarete is hosting the VI Caribbean Midwinter Laser Regatta, Marquee Sapphire Cup this coming 11-13 January weekend. The level of competition promises to be high this year. Thirty-two competitors have registered for the event, including reigning North American laser sailing champion, Thomas Barrows of the US Virgin Islands and Canada’s Chris Dold, who came sixth in the 2007 US Laser Nationals. The DR will be represented by Sebastian Mera, winner of the 2007 Sunfish World Championships and Raul Aguayo, bronze medallist in the 2003 Pan American Games.
Andres Santana of the Dominican Sailing Federation explained the event is especially important because it is one of the first on the international calendar after almost three months of lull in normal activity due to bad weather in the region.
The event is sponsored by Marquee Sapphire, Sea Pro Divers, Dakine, Thule Racks, EZE Bar and Pomodoro Restaurant in Cabarete.