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Transat racers expected to spend $25,000,000 in area
Posted by Editor | November 4, 2009 | Categories: Sports, Tourism | 2 Comments
The 2009 Transat Jaques Vabre sailing race starts in La Havre, France on November 8 and is expected to arrive in Limon 11 days later.
With it are expected to come some 20,000 visitors, 5,000 all the way from Europe. Those visitors have reserved local hotels rooms from Limon to Manzanillo and are expected to spend an estimated $25,000,000 while in the area. The estimates are based on the amount of economic impact that the race had on Salvador de Bahia, Brazil in 2007.
The race finished in Salvador de Bahia from its inception in 1993 to its last occurrence in 2007. The Costa Rican government is using these economic impacts to justify the investments they made to lure the race to Limon.
The biannual race is huge in Europe, considered one of the major sporting events of the year so will also bring lots of media attention and reporters to the area.
Transat route from La Havre France to Puerto Limon, Costa Rica
More: La Nación: Regata dejará más de $25 millones en el paÃs
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Depending on the Blocking (Stationary) Low Pressure Weather Systems in the Central Atlantic Ocean, the TRANSAT Racers may end up going North instead of toward Port Limon, taking a few extra days to arrive. The importance of the expertise of each Team is extremely important and the Winner arrive in 10 to 20 days in Puerto Limon, depending on the Wind Speed and Direction, will indeed deserve the Title of “Best Skipper(ess)” in the TRANSAT and Regatta Racing World. With the “El Niño” phenomenon currently above us in the atmosphere in Caribbean Costa Rica, we may see a few “strange tactics” taken by these courageous men and women. Come and receive them with a hearty welcome in Puerto Limon! Best wishes and Godspeed to ALL of the Participants and Local Businesses in Limon Province of Costa Rica
MAX HARTMAN
Weather Expert
Puerto Limon, Costa Rica
Man, I hope those spending estimates are accurate.
With US air carriers cancelling 1000 flights in and out of Costa Rica over last year as high season approaches because of a lack of demand, the region, and the entire country, will need all the economic help it can get this year.
My question is, with all this money and high end tourists possibly flowing into the area the week of the event, what steps are being taken to enhance security – especially in public establishments in Puerto centro?
I sure hope there is a plan in place.