General Program

Thursday, September 29th

18:30-20:00 18:30-20:00 Press and Sponsor Gathering at “Captain Don’s Habitat”

Friday, September 30th

19:00-00:00 13th ‘Kopa Regata’ Domino Tournament
at “Kas di Regata”
20:00-23:00 Inspections Regatta Festival Area and
Sound check

Saturday, October 1st

14:00-18:00 Pre-registration for all classes “Kas di Regata”
16:00-18:00 2nd ‘Cargill Wellness Team’ Bike Tour
18:00-24:00 13th ‘Kopa Regata’ Domino Tournament (finals) at “Kas di Regata”

Sunday, October 2nd

06:00-11:00 2nd Bonaire Red Cross Bicycle Tour at Wilhelmina Park (start/finish)
06:30-09:30 8th Pia Pia Regatta Walk at “Kas di Regata” (start/finish)
07:00-10:00 11th Swim to Klein Bonaire at Eden Beach (start/finish)
09:00-14:00 Registrations for all classes at “Kas di Regata”
16:00 3rd ‘Vierdaagse Bonaire’ walkathon (25/30 KM) day 1
17:00-18:00 Skippers Meeting & Race Opening at “Kas di Regata”
18:00-20:00 All Nations Parade in Kralendijk Streets to Wilhelmina Park
20:00-01:00 Opening Ceremonies 44th Regatta & Festival at Wilhelmina Park

Monday, October 3rd

09:00-17:00 Sailing Races in Kralendijk Bay
09:00-12:00 3rd Digicel Regatta Youth Football Days at Kralendijk Stadium
12:30-13:00 Press Briefing at “Kas di Regata”
14:00-17:30 DJ Music / Activities at “Kas di Regata”
16:00 3rd "Vierdaagse Bonaire" walkathon (25/30 KM) day 2
17:00-20:00 After Sail Meeting Point/Video at “Kas di Regata”
19:00-20:30 Skippers Meeting and tossing of Micro Boats at “Kas di Regata”
20:00-01:00 Regatta Festival at Wilhemina Park and Regatta Boulevard

Tuesday, October 4th

09:00-17:00 Sailing Races in Kralendijk Bay
09:00-12:00 3rd Digicel Regatta Youth Football Days at Kralendijk Stadium
12:30-13:00 Press Briefing at “Kas di Regata”
14:00-18:00 Micro Boats races in front of “Kas di Regata”
14:00-17:30 DJ Music / Activities at “Kas di Regata”
16:00 3rd "Vierdaagse Bonaire" walkathon (25/30 KM) day 3
17:00-20:00 After Sail Meeting Point/Video at “Kas di Regata”
20:00-01:00 Regatta Festival at Wilhelmina Park and Regatta Boulevard

Wednesday, October 5th

08:30-10:30 13th Annual Kayak Race round Klein Bonaire at “BDA Pier”
09:00-12:00 3rd Digicel Regatta Youth Football Days at Kralendijk Stadium
10:00-13:00 Fishing Boats Races / Windsurfing Freestyle Kids in Kralendijk Bay
10:00-17:00 Micro Boats races in front of “Kas di Regata”
12:30-13:00 Press briefing at “Kas di Regata”
14:00-17:30 DJ Music / Activities at “Kas di Regata”
16:00 3rd "Vierdaagse Bonaire" walkathon (25/30 KM) final day
17:30-18:30 27th Comcabon-WEB Run. Start at Kralendijk Stadium
18:30-22:00 Participants BBQ Party at “Kas di Regata”
20:00-02:00 Regatta Festival at Wilhelmina Park and Regatta Boulevard

Thursday, October 6th

09:00-17:00 Sailing Races / Fishing Boats Races in Kralendijk Bay
12:30-13:00 Press briefing at “Kas di Regata”
14:00-17:30 DJ Music / Activities at “Kas di Regata”
14:00-18:00 Micro Boats races in front of “Kas di Regata”
17:00-20:00 After Sail Meeting Point/Video at “Kas di Regata”
17:30-19:00 Working Boat Parade in Kralendijk Harbour
19:00-23:00 6th Nrd. Braves International Softball Tournament at La Sonrisa Ball Park
20.00-02.00 Regatta Festival at Wilhelmina Park and Regatta Boulevard

Friday, October 7th

09:00-17:00 Sailing Races / Fishing Boats Races in Kralendijk Bay
12:00-12:30 Press briefing at “Kas di Regata”
14:00-20:00 6th Nrd. Braves International Softball Tournament at La Sonrisa Ball Park
14:00-19:00 Music / Activities at “Kas di Regata”
14:00-16:00 Micro Boats races in front of “Kas di Regata”
20:00-21:30 Races Award and closing Ceremony at “Kas di Regata”
20:00-03:00 Regatta Festival at Wilhelmina Park and Regatta Boulevard

Saturday, October 8th

10:00-18:00 4th Regatta Golden Boat Festival in Kralendijk Bay
11:00-18:00 6th Nrd. Braves International Softball Tournament at La Sonrisa Ball Park
20:00-03:00 Closing Regatta Festival at
Wilhelmina Park and Regatta Boulevard
23.00 Presentation of the 2012 Bonaire Regatta's 45th edition, logo and plans

Sunday, October 9th

13:00-22:00 Finals 6th Nrd. Braves International Softball Tournament at La Sonrisa Ball Park, with live musical bands and dancing

Contact Information for the Regatta Sport and Activities Week

For further information please contact the following activities coordinators:

Kopa Regata Domino Tournament, Mr. Efrein (Kilin) Wanga
Phone +5999 5260331. Sigfried Juliana +5999 5299114,
Ramfis Sint Jago +5999 5689798
Cargill Wellness Team Bike Tour, Ramfis Sint Jago
+5999 5689798
Bonaire Red Cross Bike Tour, Mr. Robert De Palm / Marciano Silberie /Indira Martinus at phones 7865472 / 7882282 / 7001115
Pia Pia Regatta Walk, Mrs. Rosalinde (Roosje) Semper
Phone 717 5598 or 7008383
Swim to Klein Bonaire, Judith Meyer / Franklin Veeris
at Foundation Jong Bonaire Phone 717 4303 / 7860060
All Nations Parade, Mr. Felix (Papy) Cicilia Phone
+5999 5607440
Digicel Regatta Youth Football Days, Mr. Silvio (Chio) Semeleer Phone +5999 5407840
Regatta Fun Beach Volley, Mr. George Nicolaas Phone
+5999 5659877/+599 7859877
?Bonaire Vierdaagse? 4 day island walkathon,
Mrs. Coraline Perret Gentil +5999 6971235 –
email: vierdaagse_bonaire@yahoo.com
Kayak Races, Mr. Andre Nahr at Bonaire Dive & Adventure Phone 717 2227 / 717 2229 or 7862227/7952227. Cat.A 18+ and Cat.B 14 to 17 years
Comcabon/Web Regatta Run, Mr. Richard Pietersz
Phone 717 8629, Mr. Hubert (Ibi) De Palm at 715 8244 or
Mrs. Mini Kroon 7861075
Working Boat Parade, Capt. Ulf Pedersen of Woodwind
Phone 7867055 or 7174145
Nrd. Braves International Softball Tournament,
Mr. Edsel Pieter Phone 7960406
Bonaire Regatta Golden Boat Festival, c/o BSaF Committee
Regatta Festival, Mr. Byron Tromp Phone 7850333 / Silvin Lomp 5660527 Mr. Jolanda Daflaar – Stands 7853166/7953166

The above general program is subject to changes.