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Barbados offers a range of watersports activities, including game fishing, sailing, surfing and windsurfing. The annual "Water" festival celebrates these watersports activities as well as the importance of the sea to Barbados.
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2010 |
MAR |
02,03,04,05,06,07
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Scotia Bank Long Course Swimming Nationals
Six local swim clubs are entered in this year's youth competition, along with teams from Costa Rica, Ecuador, Curacao, Grenada and St. Lucia.Swimmers are trying to qualify for the Carifta Swimming Championships to be held later this year.Events include male and female age categories as follows:8 and under; 9-10: 11-12; 13-14; 15-17; 18-24; 25 and over.
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Swimming |
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2010 |
MAR |
07
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Frutee J/24 Regatta - Day 1
The J/24 is the worlds most popular one-design keel-boat. Its overall length is 24 feet, waterline length 20 feet, beam 8.9 feet, draft 4.0 feet. J/24 competition is very fierce in Barbados. Regattas take place off the calm west and relatively calm south coasts. Viewing of these colourful events is possible from almost any part of the west coast beach south of Bridgetown.
Here's this year's schedule for the Frutee J/24 competition:
Sun Mar 07- Regatta 1Sun Mar 28 - Regatta 2
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Sailing |
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2010 |
MAR |
13
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Surfer of the Year Competition - Round 2
The event is hosted by the Barbados Surfing Association. This year the sponsors are Zed's Surfing Adventures, Banks Breweries and Café Sol.There are 5 rounds to the Surfer Of The Year (SOTY) competition. The dates and locations are: Round 1: Jan 30 at South Point, Silver Sand, Christ Church / Alternate Long Beach, St. PhilipRound 2: Mar 13 at Drill Hall Beach, St. Michael / Alternate South Point, Christ ChurchRound 3: Jun 26 at Parlour, Bathsheba, St. Joseph / Alternate Sand BankRound 4: Aug 21 at Sand Bank / alternate Parlour, Bathsheba, St. JosephRound 5: Sep 25 at Soup Bowl, Bathsheba, St. Joseph There are separate Men and Ladies tournaments. Categories include U-10; U-12; U-16; U-18, U-21; Masters and Open.There will also be competition in the Senior Men's Division, Longboard and BodyboardLast year's SOTY Men's Open Champion was Alan Burke who will be defending his title this year.Among the Ladies, Chelsea Tuach and Chelsea Roett will resume their keen rivalry.
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Surfing |
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2010 |
MAR |
14
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Frutee Offshore Regatta
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Boating |
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2010 |
MAR |
20
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Burkies Junior Surfing Championship - Round 2
The Burkie Championship (founder Alan Burke) is a series of 5 events catering to juniors.Categories are as follows:10 and under12 and under boys12 and under girls14 and underUnder 16Under 18 boysUnder 18 girls.Each event has winners for the respective divisions and awards are provided to the top 4 finalists in each division. Points are allocated for each junior’s placing. For example the winner of a division earns 1000 points, 2nd place 860 points, and so on. At the end of the season there are overall winners for each division based on the final tally of points earned at each event during the year. Ratings and seeding are adjusted after each event based on points tally. Round 2 is sponsored by Tile Gallery
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Surfing |
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2010 |
MAR |
21
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Frutee Dinghy Regatta - Day 2
Here's the schedule:
Sun Feb 28 - Day 1Sun Mar 21 - Day 2
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Sailing |
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2010 |
MAR |
27
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Scholastics Surfing Event
Details will be added as they become available.
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Surfing |
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2010 |
MAR |
27,28,29,30
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Barbados Game Fishing Association International Tournament
This is one of the premier game fishing events in the Southern Caribbean.
Details of the 2010 tournament will be added as they come to hand.
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Game Fishing |
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2010 |
MAR |
28
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Frutee J/24 Regatta - Day 2
The J/24 is the worlds most popular one-design keel-boat. Its overall length is 24 feet, waterline length 20 feet, beam 8.9 feet, draft 4.0 feet. J/24 competition is very fierce in Barbados. Regattas take place off the calm west and relatively calm south coasts. Viewing of these colourful events is possible from almost any part of the west coast beach south of Bridgetown.
Here's this year's schedule for the Frutee J/24 competition:
Sun Mar 07- Regatta 1Sun Mar 28 - Regatta 2
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Sailing |
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2010 |
APR |
18
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Boatyard Regatta
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Sailing |
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2010 |
APR |
24
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Fertility Clinic J/24 Regatta
The J/24 is the worlds most popular one-design keel-boat. Its overall length is 24 feet, waterline length 20 feet, beam 8.9 feet, draft 4.0 feet. J/24 competition is very fierce in Barbados. Regattas take place off the calm west and relatively calm south coasts. Viewing of these colourful events is possible from almost any part of the west coast beach south of Bridgetown.
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Sailing |
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2010 |
MAY |
09
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Super Centre Dinghy Regatta - Day 1
Here's the schedule:
Sun May 09 - Day 1Sun Jun 13 - Day 2
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Sailing |
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2010 |
MAY |
13,14,15,16
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Mount Gay Boatyard Regatta
This is an annual event organised by the Barbados Sailing Association. Boats enter in one of 6 classes as determined by the Caribbean Sailing Association. Classes are: Racing A, Racing B, Cruising A, Cruising B, and J24. Spectators may wish to view the procedings from the Boatyard's Heatwave catamaran for Bds $50.00 including buffet lunch and drinks. Departs from the Boatyard at 9:30am returning 3:30pm each race day. This year's schedule will be adeed as soon as it becomes available.
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Sailing |
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2010 |
MAY |
23
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Super Centre J/24 Regatta - Day 1
The J/24 is the worlds most popular one-design keel-boat. Its overall length is 24 feet, waterline length 20 feet, beam 8.9 feet, draft 4.0 feet. J/24 competition is very fierce in Barbados. Regattas take place off the calm west and relatively calm south coasts. Viewing of these colourful events is possible from almost any part of the west coast beach south of Bridgetown.
Here's this year's schedule:
Sun May 23 - Regatta 1Sun Jun 27 - Regatta 2
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Sailing |
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2010 |
MAY |
30
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Super Centre Offshore Regatta - Day 1
Dates are:Sun May 30Sun Jun 20
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Boating |
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2010 |
JUN |
05,06
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Barbados International J/24 Open Championship
The J/24 is the worlds most popular one-design keel-boat. Its overall length is 24 feet, waterline length 20 feet, beam 8.9 feet, draft 4.0 feet. J/24 competition is very fierce in Barbados. Regattas take place off the calm west and relatively calm south coasts. Viewing of these colourful events is possible from almost any part of the west coast beach south of Bridgetown.
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Sailing |
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2010 |
JUN |
12
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Burkies Junior Surfing Championship - Round 3
The Burkie Championship (founder Alan Burke) is a series of 5 events catering to juniors.Categories are as follows:10 and under12 and under boys12 and under girls14 and underUnder 16Under 18 boysUnder 18 girls.Each event has winners for the respective divisions and awards are provided to the top 4 finalists in each division. Points are allocated for each junior’s placing. For example the winner of a division earns 1000 points, 2nd place 860 points, and so on. At the end of the season there are overall winners for each division based on the final tally of points earned at each event during the year. Ratings and seeding are adjusted after each event based on points tally. Round 3 is sponsored by Ashford Dairies.
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Surfing |
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2010 |
JUN |
13
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Super Centre Dinghy Regatta - Day 2
Here's the schedule:
Sun May 09 - Day 1Sun Jun 13 - Day 2
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Sailing |
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2010 |
JUN |
20
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Super Centre Offshore Regatta - Day 2
Dates are:Sun May 30Sun Jun 20
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Boating |
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2010 |
JUN |
26
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Surfer of the Year Competition - Round 3
The event is hosted by the Barbados Surfing Association. This year the sponsors are Zed's Surfing Adventures, Banks Breweries and Café Sol.There are 5 rounds to the Surfer Of The Year (SOTY) competition. The dates and locations are: Round 1: Jan 30 at South Point, Silver Sand, Christ Church / Alternate Long Beach, St. PhilipRound 2: Feb 27 at Brandon's Beach, St. Michael / Alternate South Point, Christ ChurchRound 3: Jun 26 at Parlour, Bathsheba, St. Joseph / Alternate Sand BankRound 4: Aug 21 at Sand Bank / alternate Parlour, Bathsheba, St. JosephRound 5: Sep 25 at Soup Bowl, Bathsheba, St. Joseph There are separate Men and Ladies tournaments. Categories include U-10; U-12; U-16; U-18, U-21; Masters and Open.There will also be competition in the Senior Men's Division, Longboard and BodyboardLast year's SOTY Men's Open Champion was Alan Burke who will be defending his title this year.Among the Ladies, Chelsea Tuach and Chelsea Roett will resume their keen rivalry.
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Surfing |
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2010 |
JUN |
27
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Super Centre J/24 Regatta - Day 2
The J/24 is the worlds most popular one-design keel boat. Its overall length is 24 feet, waterline length 20 feet, beam 8.9 feet, draft 4.0 feet. J/24 competition is very fierce in Barbados. Regattas take place off the calm west and relatively calm south coasts. Viewing of these colourful events is possible from almost any part of the west coast beach south of Bridgetown.
Here's this year's schedule:
Sun May 23 - Regatta 1Sun Jun 27 - Regatta 2
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Sailing |
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2010 |
JUN |
30
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International One Metre Championship 2010
The International One Metre Championship event is for Radio Controlled sailing. The event is under the auspices of the Barbados Sailing Association. Racing will be on courses off The Boatyard.
Last year, 69 boats from 15 countries competed in over 25 races. This year's schedule will be posted as soon as it becomes available.
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RC Sailing |
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2010 |
JUL |
01,02,03,04
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International One Metre Championship 2010
The International One Metre Championship event is for Radio Controlled sailing. The event is under the auspices of the Barbados Sailing Association. Racing will be on courses off The Boatyard.
Last year, 69 boats from 15 countries competed in over 25 races. This year's schedule will be posted as soon as it becomes available.
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RC Sailing |
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2010 |
JUL |
04
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Banks Regatta
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Sailing |
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2010 |
JUL |
11
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Harris Paints Regatta
This is the 27th annual regatta sponsored by Harris Paints. Details of this year's event will be added as they become available.
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Boating |
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2010 |
JUL |
18
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Lucky Horseshoe Regatta
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Sailing |
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2010 |
AUG |
21
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Surfer of the Year Competition - Round 4
The event is hosted by the Barbados Surfing Association. This year the sponsors are Zed's Surfing Adventures, Banks Breweries and Café Sol.There are 5 rounds to the Surfer Of The Year (SOTY) competition. The dates and locations are: Round 1: Jan 30 at South Point, Silver Sand, Christ Church / Alternate Long Beach, St. PhilipRound 2: Feb 27 at Brandon's Beach, St. Michael / Alternate South Point, Christ ChurchRound 3: Jun 26 at Parlour, Bathsheba, St. Joseph / Alternate Sand BankRound 4: Aug 21 at Sand Bank / alternate Parlour, Bathsheba, St. JosephRound 5: Sep 25 at Soup Bowl, Bathsheba, St. Joseph There are separate Men and Ladies tournaments. Categories include U-10; U-12; U-16; U-18, U-21; Masters and Open.There will also be competition in the Senior Men's Division, Longboard and BodyboardLast year's SOTY Men's Open Champion was Alan Burke who will be defending his title this year.Among the Ladies, Chelsea Tuach and Chelsea Roett will resume their keen rivalry.
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Surfing |
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2010 |
SEP |
04
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Burkies Junior Surfing Championship - Round 4
The Burkie Championship (founder Alan Burke) is a series of 5 events catering to juniors.Categories are as follows:10 and under12 and under boys12 and under girls14 and underUnder 16Under 18 boysUnder 18 girls.Each event has winners for the respective divisions and awards are provided to the top 4 finalists in each division. Points are allocated for each junior’s placing. For example the winner of a division earns 1000 points, 2nd place 860 points, and so on. At the end of the season there are overall winners for each division based on the final tally of points earned at each event during the year. Ratings and seeding are adjusted after each event based on points tally. Round 4 is sponsored by Going Places.
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Surfing |
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2010 |
SEP |
12,19
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National Dinghy Championships
This is a series of regattas held in the last half of each year. This year's dates are: Day 1: Sep-12 Day 2: Sep-19 Day 3: Oct-03Day 4: Oct-10 Day 5: Oct-24 Day 6: Oct-31 Day 7: Nov-14Day 8: Nov-21
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Sailing |
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2010 |
SEP |
25
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Surfer of the Year Competition - Round 5
The event is hosted by the Barbados Surfing Association. This year the sponsors are Zed's Surfing Adventures, Banks Breweries and Café Sol.There are 5 rounds to the Surfer Of The Year (SOTY) competition. The dates and locations are: Round 1: Jan 30 at South Point, Silver Sand, Christ Church / Alternate Long Beach, St. PhilipRound 2: Feb 27 at Brandon's Beach, St. Michael / Alternate South Point, Christ ChurchRound 3: Jun 26 at Parlour, Bathsheba, St. Joseph / Alternate Sand BankRound 4: Aug 21 at Sand Bank / alternate Parlour, Bathsheba, St. JosephRound 5: Sep 25 at Soup Bowl, Bathsheba, St. Joseph There are separate Men and Ladies tournaments. Categories include U-10; U-12; U-16; U-18, U-21; Masters and Open.There will also be competition in the Senior Men's Division, Longboard and BodyboardLast year's SOTY Men's Open Champion was Alan Burke who will be defending his title this year.Among the Ladies, Chelsea Tuach and Chelsea Roett will resume their keen rivalry.
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Surfing |
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2010 |
OCT |
03,10,24,31
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National Dinghy Championships
This is a series of regattas held in the last half of each year. This year's dates are: Day 1: Sep-12 Day 2: Sep-19 Day 3: Oct-03Day 4: Oct-10 Day 5: Oct-24 Day 6: Oct-31 Day 7: Nov-14Day 8: Nov-21
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Sailing |
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2010 |
OCT |
16,17
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J/24 Invitational Championship
The J/24 is the worlds most popular one-design keel-boat. Its overall length is 24 feet, waterline length 20 feet, beam 8.9 feet, draft 4.0 feet. J/24 competition is very fierce in Barbados. Regattas take place off the calm west and relatively calm south coasts. Viewing of these colourful events is possible from almost any part of the west coast beach south of Bridgetown.
This is a 2-day invitational event.
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Sailing |
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2010 |
OCT |
23,24
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National Surfing Championships
Details will be added as they become available.
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Surfing |
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2010 |
NOV |
14,21
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National Dinghy Championships
This is a series of regattas held in the last half of each year. This year's dates are: Day 1: Sep-12 Day 2: Sep-19 Day 3: Oct-03Day 4: Oct-10 Day 5: Oct-24 Day 6: Oct-31 Day 7: Nov-14Day 8: Nov-21
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Sailing |
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2010 |
NOV |
19,20,21
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November Pro International Surfing Championship
Surfers will be competing in four categories. These are Men's Open, Women's Open, Under 21 Junior Boy's and Girl's and Body Surfing.
Competitors are expected from many countries, regional and extra-regional.
The competition is hosted by the Barbados Surfing Association and the Caribbean Surfing Network.
The Soup Bowl is rated one of the top ten surfing locations in the world.
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Surfing |
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2010 |
NOV |
28,29,30
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J/24 Barbados Match Racing Championships
The J/24 is the worlds most popular one-design keel-boat. Its overall length is 24 feet, waterline length 20 feet, beam 8.9 feet, draft 4.0 feet. J/24 competition is very fierce in Barbados. Regattas take place off the calm west and relatively calm south coasts. Viewing of these colourful events is possible from almost any part of the west coast beach south of Bridgetown.
Thi is a 3-day event.
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Sailing |
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2010 |
DEC |
11
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Burkies Junior Surfing Championship - Round 5
The Burkie Championship (founder Alan Burke) is a series of 5 events catering to juniors.Categories are as follows:10 and under12 and under boys12 and under girls14 and underUnder 16Under 18 boysUnder 18 girls.Each event has winners for the respective divisions and awards are provided to the top 4 finalists in each division. Points are allocated for each junior’s placing. For example the winner of a division earns 1000 points, 2nd place 860 points, and so on. At the end of the season there are overall winners for each division based on the final tally of points earned at each event during the year. Ratings and seeding are adjusted after each event based on points tally. Round 5 is sponsored by Fujitsu.
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Surfing |
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