Comments on: Transat racers expected to spend $25,000,000 in area http://www.puertoviejosatellite.com/news/2009/11/04/transat-racers-expected-to-spend-25000000-in-area/ Local News from the Caribe Sur: Puerto Viejo, Cahuita, Manzanillo, BriBri, Punta Uva and all spots inbetween Sat, 14 Jan 2012 03:22:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: mike http://www.puertoviejosatellite.com/news/2009/11/04/transat-racers-expected-to-spend-25000000-in-area/comment-page-1/#comment-961 mike Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:44:00 +0000 http://www.puertoviejosatellite.com/news/?p=510#comment-961 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. 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.

]]> By: Max Hartman http://www.puertoviejosatellite.com/news/2009/11/04/transat-racers-expected-to-spend-25000000-in-area/comment-page-1/#comment-953 Max Hartman Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:54:05 +0000 http://www.puertoviejosatellite.com/news/?p=510#comment-953 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 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

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