Boats, Skippers and Crew – Jan 27 to Feb 3, 2024

Join us for the greatest vacation of your life – De Caribbean Regatta!  This is where we list the skippers, their boats and crew.

Boat 1 – Sailing & Sundowners – SOLD OUT!!

The name says it all. We like to sail hard and party hard. Take your sailing skills to the next level while perfecting your Dark & Stormy technique. We’ll be doing the 103 and 104 classes. Anne’s has been developing the next generation of badass sailors for over 15 years, and she’s back for her sixth year at Caribbean Week. If you ask her how last year went, she’ll tell you the truth: what happens in the Caribbean stays in the Caribbean. This is a teaching boat and Anne will be offering 103, 104 and 114.

Boat: Moorings 5000 catamaran
Entry Fee: $2,180 pp
1. Skipper: Anne Popilizio
2. Kate Pfetsch (103)
3. Joseph Molines (103, 104 & 114)
4. Dawn Emling (103, 104 & 114)
5. Jeremy Seidner (103 & 104)
6. Laura Zhukas (103 & 104)
7. Leif Kennedy (103 & 104)
8. Sophia Norella (103 & 104)
9. Lindsey F Keller
10. Michelle Campbell (103)

Boat 2 – Sweet Dreams – SOLD OUT!!

Commodore Fortenbaugh & Thomas Helck will co-skipper De Caribbean Regatta “Flagship” which this year has been renamed “Sweet Dreams” to race in the Moorings 5000s class this winter. This will be one full week of great sailing and instruction followed by lively social events every night. “Sweet Dreams” will focus on racing, tactics and strategy for people who want to learn more. The skippers will be training the sailors and letting each person steer for a while during the races.

Boat: Moorings 5000 club catamaran – RACING TEAM!
Entry Fee: $2,180 pp
1. Co-Skipper: Commodore Michael Fortenbaugh
2. Co-Skipper: Thomas Helck
3. Sarah Raymond
4. Jim Cavanaugh
5. Wilson Kimball
6. Valencia Tong
7. Christina Clark
8. Missy Moon

Boat 3 – Aquaholic – SOLD OUT!!

Crew on Aquaholic will enjoy hands on experience including ample sailing time, navigating the deep blue waters of the BVIs, playing DJ, and freshening drinks. Expect sun, wind, and cold beer on Aquaholic!

Boat: Moorings 4500 catamaran
Entry Fee: $1,939
1. Skipper: Emre Cumali
2. Hollin Calloway
3. Mike Bonham
4. Sasha Ban
5. Kelly Sendelsky
6. Justin Huntington
7. Andrea Samdahl

Boat 4 – The Great Escape – SOLD OUT!! 

Cruise aboard the luxurious catamaran Great Escape to experience the sailing lifestyle. We greet each beautiful sunrise with a swim and breakfast or boat yoga, coffee and chill time. I offer ASA 103 Coastal Cruising, 104 Bareboat Chartering, and 114 Cruising Catamarans on the trip, so learning is integrated into our daily routine. Each day we sail and explore the natural beauty of the BVIs. In the evening we anchor and celebrate with an anchor drink, flotilla party, or relaxed dinner on the boat or at a local restaurant. Make your escape! You’ll never regret it.

Boat: Moorings 5000 Club 4 cabin
Entry Fee: $2,180 pp
1. Skipper: Sara Burke
2. Han Deng (104 & 114)
3. Laurine Garcia (104 & 114)
4. Wanshen Wang
5. Robert Boudreau (104 & 114)
6. Sullaiman Mohammad (104)
7. Richard Aspinall (103, 104, 114)
8. Julia Aspinall (103, 104, 114)

Boat 5 – Momentum – SOLD OUT!! 

Evan’s excited to return to the BVI’s. Momentum is named for the laws of physics that allow boats to move through the water, and as a metaphor for gaining momentum in life and our sailing careers—especially since COVID. Momentum is all about enjoying sailing, the local cuisine and every water sport the BVIs have to offer.

Boat: Moorings 4500 club catamaran
Entry Fee: $1,939 pp
1. Skipper: Evan Spielberg
2. Andy Feiwel
3. Megan Scala
4. Justin Potts
5. Derian Trahan
6. Rain Rosenfeld
7. Summer Rosenfeld
8. Joshua Ness

Boat 6 – Mercedes VIII – SOLD OUT!! 

Recreating Responsibility.

Boat: Moorings 5000 club catamaran – RACE TEAM!
Entry Fee: $2,180 pp
1. Skipper: Jesse Weeks
2. Charlie Burgdorf
3. Christina Lynch-Burgdorf
4. Doug Riehl
5. Daniel M Crabbe
6. Nick van Nispen
7. Will Minerich
8. Dudley Ryan

Boat 7 – Sea Bunny – SOLD OUT!! 

If you enjoy lounging – on a cat tramp, in a hammock, atop a float on the water, under the sun and stars, or with a fruity drink – this might be the boat for you! We will enjoy a balance of sailing, relaxing, and having fun. Join us for a laid back voyage!

Boat: Moorings 4500 Club catamaran
Entry Fee: $1,939 pp
1. Skipper: Chloe Dorward
2. Samantha Mendaros
3. Neha Luthra
4. Mary O’Brien
5. Pat Clancy
6. Yasmine El-Gohary
7. 
Ben Hartner
8. Robyn Shepherd

Boat 8 – Ships & Giggles – SOLD OUT!! 

Coming back to the BVIs for the second consecutive year and looking to continue kicking our aquatic adventures up a notch! Our modest agenda is to make every minute count so expect fast and furious sailing, epic snorkeling, giggling and chillaxin’, hands-on trial-by-combat learning, and of course turning up the volume!

Boat: Moorings 5000 club catamaran – RACING TEAM!
Price: $2,180
1. Skipper: Hector Sanz
2. Veedoola Ramkalawon
3. Eugene Sokolov
4. Sung Kim
5. Matthew Christiansen
6. Ben Burton
7. Jennifer Miller
8. Jennifer Magee

Boat 9 – Just Squid

The name derives from a secret sailing handshake from an instructor I once knew. I have sailed in many parts of the world but enjoy the BVIs for its low key, slow down pace of life … except when you are sailing on a monohull – the pace will be slightly faster! I have sailed with the club in the BVIs but this is my first time as skipper! I have a great first mate with years of experience to make this an experienced crew. Please join me for an adventurous week of a balance between sailing and off shore shenanigans!

Boat: Moorings 46.3 monohull
Entry Fee: $1,968
1. Skipper: Esther Eberhart
2. Jon Michael Gimpel
3. Judith Heller
4. Roland Jezek
5. Chris Dundon
6. John Koelling

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