Prepared By Peter Marshall

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1 Prepared By Peter Marshall 1

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4 Coordinates 13.5 degrees North degrees West Barbados Is the most easterly Island in the Caribbean Chain 4

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6 Major Industries: Tourism Financial Services Export of Rum & Sugar Other Agriculture Light Manufacturing 6

7 Barbados Geography 7

8 Barbados - The First Settlement The Portuguese were the first Europeans to set foot in Barbados The British established a colony in

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10 The Early Economy 10

11 Mount Gay Rum Since

12 Barbados Gained Independence from Britain On November 30 th

13 Our people are friendly Barbados is a cosmopolitan society with a strong character of its own It s prosperous, progressive but full of natural charm 13

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15 Bridgetown is the Capital City 15

16 Our Parliament is one of the oldest in the Western Hemisphere (Constituted in 1639) The Governor General who represents the British Monarchy is head of state 16

17 Law & Order has always prevailed In Barbados 17

18 Barbados boasts of a modern international Airport The Grantley Adams International 18

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20 By Virgin Atlantic 20

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24 The Bridgetown Port is a general services port managed as a commercial enterprise The Port operates through a skilled labour force trained to international standards 24

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26 Barbados has a 800 bed public hospital along with one private clinic & two emergency clinics Most medical emergencies can be performed by competent medical personnel Ambulance service is available 26

27 Barbados has excellent telephone, mobile phone and Internet facilities Transport by hired car, motor coaches & taxis is available Public transportation by bus is also available 27

28 Stoute s car rentals offered special rates for all Fireball competitors The rates will be posted on the FI website Stoute s is a very professional company 28

29 Category 1 week 2 weeks Economy Car - 4 seater US $250 US$479 Mid Size Car - 5 seater US$ 295 US$ 565 Small SUV 4 - seater US$ 299 US$574 Std SUV 5 - seater US$ 379 US$ Seater Van US$ 334 US$

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31 All major credit & debit cards are accepted The Barbados dollar is pegged to the US$ at a conversion rate of 2:1 Bds. vs. US $ Pound Sterling Bds. $ Pound Sterling 31

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33 Barbados hotels vary in price, facilities & location There is something for every one, from luxury hotels & villas to all inclusive & small intimate hotels 33

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35 Special rates are available for groups Hotels on the South Coast are located within a 4 mile radius of the sailing venue 35

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37 Superior Ocean Front Studios Ocean Front Studios (no AC) One Bedroom Ocean Front Apartments Two Bedroom Ocean Front Apartments US $ 103 Per Night US $ Per night US $ per night US $ 119 per night 37

38 Grand Barbados Hotel 38

39 Single Room US $ 118 Double Room US $ 135 Triple US $

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41 A Few Suggestions 41

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44 May 4th May 6 th May 7th May 8 th May 9 th 44

45 The Easiest Thing To Do 45

46 Take a Catamaran Cruise & Swim With The Turtles & Fish 46

47 An Island Safari Tour 47

48 Visit The East Coast 48

49 Visit Farley Hill Park 49

50 Play Golf 50

51 Take a Jet Ski Ride 51

52 Go Duty Free Shopping 52

53 Restaurants 53

54 Barbados truly offers a full array of culinary experiences. From the local fish fry at Oistins to breathtaking ocean front dining From upscale restaurants to fast food eateries. The Barbados Yacht Club will be offering meals at reasonable prices 54

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56 View Point 56

57 Bert's Sports Bar 57

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59 Barbados is one of the sporting Meccas of the Caribbean It is the ideal place for an active vacation 59

60 World Cup Of Golf Squash, Volley Ball, Dominoes & Drafts tournaments Car Rallying & Racing 60

61 Kensington Oval International Sporting Events Barbados hosted the Cricket World Cup finals in

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63 International Polo 63

64 Horse Racing 64

65 June Rally 65

66 Apes Hill Golf Course 66

67 The Barbados Sailing Association is a non profit organization that promotes the benefits of sailing to all Barbadians The Association is the governing body for sailing on the Island The BSA is affiliated to the Barbados Olympic Association & ISAF 67

68 International One Metre Barbados Worlds

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74 The Barbados Yacht Club 74

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77 The Barbados Yacht Club The atmosphere at the club is informal The sailing courses will be set only minutes from the beach 77

78 Children are welcome at the BYC 78

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81 The Barbados Yacht Club will host the opening & closing ceremonies and other events 81

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83 Sailors Have More Fun! 83

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