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America's Cup Regatta excursion
Question:
Has anyone done the America’s Cup Regatta excursion in St. Maarten? How long does the actual sailing last? My wife is slightly prone to sea-sickness. Do you think she could handle it with some Dramamine or equivalent? I would appreciate any information and opinions. — Bob McNair
Response:
the actual "race" lasts about 45 minutes. The whole excursion lasts a few hours with the pre-talk, picking teams, getting to the boats, getting to the course, racing, returning, purchasing of pictures, shirts, etc. I would not recommend this for anyone who is prone to seasickness. We have done this excursion twice and highly recommend it, however on both times there was an individual being held over the side calling Ralph! Have fun, Charles
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Has anyone done the America’s Cup Regatta excursion in St. Maarten? How long > does the actual sailing last? My wife is slightly prone to sea-sickness. Do you > think she could handle it with some Dramamine or equivalent? I would appreciate > any information and opinions. > — > Bob McNair
Response:
Thanks for the info, Charles. Everyone indicates that this is a great excursion. I went ahead and booked the excursion online with Princess so I will have a spot reserved. If necessary, I can cancel on board. However, what I intend to do is pack the bride full of Bonine and hope she doesn’t "Blanch" (the feminine version of "Ralph") all over their multi-million dollar yacht. <grins> — Bob McNair… one week until the Grand Princess – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> the actual "race" lasts about 45 minutes. The whole excursion lasts a few > hours with the pre-talk, picking teams, getting to the boats, getting to the > course, racing, returning, purchasing of pictures, shirts, etc. I would not > recommend this for anyone who is prone to seasickness. We have done this > excursion twice and highly recommend it, however on both times there was an > individual being held over the side calling Ralph! > Have fun, > Charles
Response:
I wish the girl hanging over the side calling Ralph wouldn’t have been next to my hubby as it all blew back at him! Luckily I was in a different part of the yacht!
Response:
Bob, best of luck and go for it. It is the most fun you can have on a shore excursion! Good sailing and good winds, Charles
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Thanks for the info, Charles. Everyone indicates that this is a great > excursion. I went ahead and booked the excursion online with Princess so I will > have a spot reserved. If necessary, I can cancel on board. However, what I > intend to do is pack the bride full of Bonine and hope she doesn’t "Blanch" (the > feminine version of "Ralph") all over their multi-million dollar yacht. <grins> > — > Bob McNair… one week until the Grand Princess > the actual "race" lasts about 45 minutes. The whole excursion lasts a few > hours with the pre-talk, picking teams, getting to the boats, getting to the > course, racing, returning, purchasing of pictures, shirts, etc. I would not > recommend this for anyone who is prone to seasickness. We have done this > excursion twice and highly recommend it, however on both times there was an > individual being held over the side calling Ralph! > Have fun, > Charles
Response:
Is it safe to take a digital camera on board?
Response:
They take your belongings and stow them below. It isn’t wise to have the cameras, etc. during the regatta, as listing, waves, water splashing, etc. could ruin them. They do take your picture during the regatta and have them available to buy afterwards, and also will take pictures with your camera at the end if you like. Have the time of your life. Dee >Is it safe to take a digital camera on board?
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We did the regatta excursion in St. Maarten. A great trip that lasts about an hour. As for seasickness. Seasickness is a relaxed sickness that usually overtakes people who are not involved in serious issues and stressful events. The regatta is a very exciting and energy requiring event when you get involved. Being the Navy myself I know from experience that seasickness never shows itself when a persons body is concentrating on other issues such as the regatta. If she was to sit on the edge and not do anything she might get seasick, but if she is involved there will be a limited chance she would get sick. If you go on that excursion I would not recommended any sea-sickness medicine that might even make her sleepy. It is a busy hour and accidents can happen easily, everyone needs to be alert and aware at all times. The boats did move about 4 or 5 feet up and down, but with a consistent motion. Turned the boat would cause a 30-45 degree lean which would change from side to side when sweeping into a new turn or tack. Hope this info helps you out. Terry http://cruisewithme.com
Response:
Terry, thank you very much for the detailed reply. That information will be very useful. — Bob McNair
Response:
Has anyone done the America’s Cup Regatta excursion in St. Maarten? How long does the actual sailing last? My wife is slightly prone to sea-sickness. Do you think she could handle it with some Dramamine or equivalent? I would appreciate any information and opinions. — Bob McNair
Response:
the actual "race" lasts about 45 minutes. The whole excursion lasts a few hours with the pre-talk, picking teams, getting to the boats, getting to the course, racing, returning, purchasing of pictures, shirts, etc. I would not recommend this for anyone who is prone to seasickness. We have done this excursion twice and highly recommend it, however on both times there was an individual being held over the side calling Ralph! Have fun, Charles
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Has anyone done the America’s Cup Regatta excursion in St. Maarten? How long > does the actual sailing last? My wife is slightly prone to sea-sickness. Do you > think she could handle it with some Dramamine or equivalent? I would appreciate > any information and opinions. > — > Bob McNair
Response:
Thanks for the info, Charles. Everyone indicates that this is a great excursion. I went ahead and booked the excursion online with Princess so I will have a spot reserved. If necessary, I can cancel on board. However, what I intend to do is pack the bride full of Bonine and hope she doesn’t "Blanch" (the feminine version of "Ralph") all over their multi-million dollar yacht. <grins> — Bob McNair… one week until the Grand Princess – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> the actual "race" lasts about 45 minutes. The whole excursion lasts a few > hours with the pre-talk, picking teams, getting to the boats, getting to the > course, racing, returning, purchasing of pictures, shirts, etc. I would not > recommend this for anyone who is prone to seasickness. We have done this > excursion twice and highly recommend it, however on both times there was an > individual being held over the side calling Ralph! > Have fun, > Charles
Response:
I wish the girl hanging over the side calling Ralph wouldn’t have been next to my hubby as it all blew back at him! Luckily I was in a different part of the yacht!
Response:
Bob, best of luck and go for it. It is the most fun you can have on a shore excursion! Good sailing and good winds, Charles
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Thanks for the info, Charles. Everyone indicates that this is a great > excursion. I went ahead and booked the excursion online with Princess so I will > have a spot reserved. If necessary, I can cancel on board. However, what I > intend to do is pack the bride full of Bonine and hope she doesn’t "Blanch" (the > feminine version of "Ralph") all over their multi-million dollar yacht. <grins> > — > Bob McNair… one week until the Grand Princess > the actual "race" lasts about 45 minutes. The whole excursion lasts a few > hours with the pre-talk, picking teams, getting to the boats, getting to the > course, racing, returning, purchasing of pictures, shirts, etc. I would not > recommend this for anyone who is prone to seasickness. We have done this > excursion twice and highly recommend it, however on both times there was an > individual being held over the side calling Ralph! > Have fun, > Charles
Response:
Is it safe to take a digital camera on board?
Response:
They take your belongings and stow them below. It isn’t wise to have the cameras, etc. during the regatta, as listing, waves, water splashing, etc. could ruin them. They do take your picture during the regatta and have them available to buy afterwards, and also will take pictures with your camera at the end if you like. Have the time of your life. Dee >Is it safe to take a digital camera on board?
Live and Love to travel.
Response:
We did the regatta excursion in St. Maarten. A great trip that lasts about an hour. As for seasickness. Seasickness is a relaxed sickness that usually overtakes people who are not involved in serious issues and stressful events. The regatta is a very exciting and energy requiring event when you get involved. Being the Navy myself I know from experience that seasickness never shows itself when a persons body is concentrating on other issues such as the regatta. If she was to sit on the edge and not do anything she might get seasick, but if she is involved there will be a limited chance she would get sick. If you go on that excursion I would not recommended any sea-sickness medicine that might even make her sleepy. It is a busy hour and accidents can happen easily, everyone needs to be alert and aware at all times. The boats did move about 4 or 5 feet up and down, but with a consistent motion. Turned the boat would cause a 30-45 degree lean which would change from side to side when sweeping into a new turn or tack. Hope this info helps you out. Terry http://cruisewithme.com
Response:
Terry, thank you very much for the detailed reply. That information will be very useful. — Bob McNair