INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
We pride ourselves in Sporting Barbados on our ever-changing dynamic and the 2016 edition will follow this trend as the pages are full of vibrant and high quality photographs that cover many sporting and leisure activities. We also change the editorial theme annually and this year we have used the concept of “a day out” and embraced a plethora of activities and events, including shopping and sightseeing. Sporting Barbados is a sports tourism magazine and although it is tempting to fill the pages with sporting events, we recognize that even the most enthusiastic sports visitor wants to enjoy some of the other attractions our idyllic island has to offer. For years sand, sea and sunshine were big enough attractions to bring thousands of visitors from all over the world to our shores, but the modern tourist is a much more discerning individual and is looking for added value for their spend. We hope through the pages of Sporting Barbados we have highlighted enough gems to entice you to visit our little rock of paradise in the Caribbean, or if you have been before, then to entice you back. Barbados has probably the highest percentage of return visitors than any other international destination, so we value the loyalty. 2016 will be a very special year in the history of Barbados as it marks the 50th Anniversary of Independence. To commemorate the occasion Hiltop Publications will be publishing a high quality coffee table book featuring 50 Sporting Greats who have made an 6 • www.sportingbarbados.com
outstanding contribution to Barbados in that time through personal achievement or exceptional service. More details can be found on our website www.sportingbarbados.com Many of the world’s best sportspeople visit Barbados and it seems every year we host a world championship. In March 2016 we welcome the GP14 sailing community to beautiful Carlisle Bay for their World Championships and this will bring back special memories for two of the island’s most distinguished sailors Jackie Hoad and Bill Tempro, who won the first GP14 World Championships in Canada in 1967. This will be our 19th edition of Sporting Barbados and over the years we have worked hard to build a team that is as passionate as ourselves in promoting the sports tourism product of Barbados. Our team includes Government Ministers the Rt. Hon. Richard Sealy and the Hon. Stephen Lashley, who work tirelessly in their respective Ministries, Neil Barnard and his excellent design team at 809 Design, photographers Kenmore Bynoe and Peter Marshall for some amazing shots, Clarence Hiles for his editorial, various contributors throughout sport and tourism, and the most important members of the team-the advertisers. Sporting Barbados could not happen without our advertisers and to them we offer our sincere thanks for sharing the vision of a unique publication that has no equal in global tourism. As a reader you can get this high quality publication free of charge and you can also access it from anywhere in the world through our website www.sportingbarbados.com. This year, with the kind sponsorship from the Tourism Development Corporation, we are able to produce Sporting Barbados on a specially printed stick to be used at trade shows for travel agents and tour operators. Please enjoy and if you require any further advice or assistance do not hesitate to contact us though our Facebook page or by email at sportingb@caribsurf.com Pamela Hiles Editor
CONTRIBUTORS CLARENCE HILES Feature Writer Clarence is the Feature Writer in all Hiltop Publications magazines and has a wealth of journalistic experience and business acumen covering finance, real estate, consultancy and sport. NEIL BARNARD 809 Neil has been the design talent behind Sporting Barbados since inception and is one of the most talented designers in the Caribbean.
PETER MARSHALL Photographer A popular Barbados businessman Peter turned a passion for photography into a successful hobby on retirement with sailing at the top of his favourite subjects.
KENMORE BYNOE - Photographer Since 1982 Kenmore Bynoe has been known as 'The Voice' of volleyball but after taking up photography he has earned the status of number one sports photographer in Barbados.
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