Sam Loves.....my Atomic Aquatics Split Fins - can flippers ever be sexy?

OK, I'm a girl and at the end of the day looks DO matter.  I can't put ugly food in my mouth - hence I don't eat octopus or mussels; I can't wear Crocs for the same reason....no matter how nice they might be on your feet; and my final decision on snorkelling fins did actually come down to looks.....cos in the world of diving gear, my split fins are actually quite sexy!

Like others, I loved my Mares Planar Avanti Quattro fins (pink though they might be); they were also bought after a lot of internet research, and making sure I bought the best around according to the reviews & recommendations.  I've had these fins since a holiday in1998 and they're still in great condition and used regularly.  But when I found myself fin-less in Thailand for a long stay with my brother, I was converted to the appeal of split fins.

Regatta Sailing Holidays

Heineken Regatta Sailing

Mention the word 'regatta' and you probably think of colourful spinnakers, matching T shirts & baseball caps, lots of shouting and an elite group of sailors battling it out on the water for line honours & trophies.  In reality, whilst these aspects are certainly part of it, the regatta scene in the Caribbean (and elsewhere) also offers a serious party atmosphere shoreside and a chance to spice up a day's sailing with a competitive element for those of us who don't take our racing quite so seriously!

When to Go

The spring season is chock a block with yacht racing up and down the island chain, with a regatta practically every weekend from January through to April.  Caribbean Compass, our local magazine has a round up of this year's list.  Whilst there are regattas throughout the year here, hurricane season (June to October) is generally quiet, and a time when many of the serious race boats head over the Atlantic to do the Med circuit.

IOR Quarter Ton Limanj'a for Charter for the St Maarten Heineken Regatta 2011

Under Spinnaker

Limanj'a is an IOR Quarter Ton racing sloop fully kitted out for regattas and ready for your charter for the Heineken Regatta in St Maarten 2011.  Price for one week charter from 28th February to 6th March = Euros 3,500 (non spinnaker class) or Euros 4,500 (spinnaker class)*  Corporate options available.