BASIC ONE AND ALISON HINDS:
THE HIGHLIGHTS OF A WEEKEND FULL OF FESTIVITIES AT THE HEINEKEN REGATTA CURACAO
Willemstad – The Heineken Regatta Curaçao, with ‘Real Different’ as its theme, does not only take place on the water. The program features plenty of land-based activities. This is why the organization would like to emphasize that everyone is welcome this weekend, including non-sailors! Everyone is invited to come to Punda and Otrobanda this Saturday and Sunday to enjoy the massive range of fun activities that are taking place from Brionplein all the way to the Regatta Village at Kleine Werf. The embankments and the square around the Anna Bay will be transformed into a huge spectacle for young and old.
Heineken Curaçao & Bonaire and the Curaçao Sailing Festival Foundation, along with their partners Curaçao Ports Authority, NIBanc, Banco di Caribe, ENNIA, Curaçao Tourism Bureau and UTS, are busy with the final preparations to present the audience a magnificent event.
Highlights of the Heineken Regatta Curaçao will obviously be the performances by prominent international acts Basic One on Saturday and Alison Hinds on Sunday at the Regatta Village.
Anna Bay will be the backdrop for a host of activities
With the races of the different boat types in several classes, starting at 10 a.m., the audience will have plenty to enjoy from the Panoramic Terrace in the Heineken Regatta Village at Kleine Werf. On top of that, various exciting demonstrations can be admired in the Anna Bay. The Premium Market will provide the opportunity to shop or to obtain information from the different booths. Access to the Regatta Village and Panoramic Terrace will be free during the day. The Panoramic Terrace offers you a perfect view of the sailing competition, demonstrations and general watersports fun. You will not experience one dull moment.
On both days, the family will be able to enjoy an authentic culinary experience from Curaçao, presented by the Curaçao Tourism Development Board, as well as a Family Boulevard with a Kids Pavilion, presented by UTS. Saturday night’s festivities will kick-off at 6:30 p.m. with the Lightning Boat Parade. Spectators on Handelskade and Brionplein are in for a truly dazzling show on the water. Everyone with a boat and a lamp is welcome.
“Real Different” parties at Regatta Village
The preparations for the evening program are in full swing. This weekend, Kleine Werf will be transformed into Regatta Village, where the various Regatta activities will take place.
Saturday Night will be a full-on party with the first-rate attraction from Aruba: Basic One. The crowd will be warmed up by DJ Tico, winner of Green Synergy Curacao 2008, in the Regatta Village at Kleine Werf.
The Heineken Regatta Curaçao will close with a spectacular performance from the Queen of Soca Alison Hinds, preceded by DJ Carlito, winner of Green Synergy Curaçao 2007, in the Heineken Regatta Village. Just before Alison Hinds takes the stage, the coveted NIBanc Cup will be awarded to the overall winner of the first edition of the Heineken Regatta Curaçao.
Ticket sales
Ticket demand for both nights is high, so it is highly advisable to buy your tickets in advance.
Tickets for the evening performances are already on sale now at Heineken/Amstel on Rijkseenheid Blvd. z/n for ANG 20,- per night. A ticket for both nights is ANG 30,-. Your ticket entitles you to one free Heineken or Climax.