The Aruba Hi-Winds windsurfing competition will be held from June 27 to July 2 2007 at Fisherman’s Huts, Hadicurari Beach. Competitors of all levels from more than 30 different countries are expected to take part in one of the most popular events on the windsurfing calendar.
Racing at the Aruba Heineken Regatta gets underway today and will continue until November 19. The annual sailing event is now in its 16th year and is the biggest catamaran racing event in the Caribbean. Around 50 boats from Aruba and Europe will be competing. The competition is sponsored by Heineken and the Aruba Tourism Authority.
Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands has concluded her short tour of Aruba. During the visit she visited a cosmetics factory and several schools. She also visited the Central Bank of Aruba where she witnessed the casting of the island’s first coin with text written in the local dialect of Papiamento.
The 6th annual International Aruba Beach Tennis Open will take place from November 3 – 5 at the MooMba Beach Bar and Restaurant on Palm Beach. Players of all ages and abilities are invited to compete for prizes with a value of over $1,500.
Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands will visit Aruba on November 6 and 7. She will then go on to the islands of the Netherlands Antilles.