Lord Sheffield vs. America's Cup racing in St. Maarten

[holidayathesea]

Which do you recommend? Has anyone done both? Are there any restrictions on either? Will 60 y/o's be able to participate in both? Please give me all the information you're able to! :D

[holidayathesea]

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[Twaincruisers]

I've only been on the America's Cup, which is an experience for just about anyone even a little interested in boats! You can do as much or little as you want; I was a grinder which is a little work, but my wife was the bartender and another person was the timekeeper. There's something for everyone---even those of us near or into our 60's!

[Kellie in Texas]

Holiday -- you might want to check the Ports of Call forum and look at St. Maarten. There's lots of info there about both of these; in fact, I had posted a question a few months ago asking about a comparison of the Lord Sheffield and the Golden Eagle catamaran. (I think we're leaning towards Lord Sheffield at the moment.)

[cflutist]

We did the America's Cup races last April and it was a blast. I was the timekeeper (easy job, as soon as you cross the starting line, your job is over and you can just enjoy the race), my husband (websailor) was a main grinder.

 

My 80 year old mother in law, on an oposing boat, was their team captain. They normally keep families together but since MIL was making such a fuss, we found it to be fun to race against my MIL and SIL, and we beat them.

 

Here is their website:

http://www.12metrechallenge.com/

[marly]

I've done both. They are two completely different excursions. The America's Cup is much more active (if you want it to be) and if you are "working," it's a lot of work but fun. Lord Sheffield is a very laid back, relaxed day of sailing and somebody else doing all the work.