Current Events and News from the Cayman Islands

As of 12 Sept, 2006 the Divi Tiara Beach Resort closed "indefinitely".  To fill the void left by the closure of Divi Craig Burhart, dive master, instructor and boat captain with Reef Divers and with Divi Tiara until their closure, opened InDepth Watersports in December, 2006.  InDepth Watersports is a new dive operation that is presently operating from the Divi dock.  InDepth is operating a 40-foot Topaz Sportfisher equipped with an air conditioned cabin, full galley and marine "head".  The boat has a large foredeck for those divers that want to get a little sun time in as well as plenty of room aft to gear-up. The boat is also rigged for deep-sea fishing and its no problem to drop a line and try and catch dinner on the trip home from Little Cayman or the east end of Cayman Brac.  Craig will be catering to smaller groups of divers that are interested in a more flexible diving experience.  Deja Vu will comfortably accommodate groups of up to 12 divers.  For more information on this new diver operation on Cayman Brac please check out InDepth Watersports' web site at:   www.indepthwatersports.com

6th Annual Cayman Brac Agriculture Show, Feb 2 & 3, 2008

The Agriculture Show is now held at its new site on top of the bluff.  This well-attended event features displays of local produce, award-winning animals, arts and crafts, food booths and entertainment by local musicians including the Cayman Brac Government Band..  The 2007 show attracted over 1,300 people with many visitors coming from Grand Cayman for the day or the entire weekend.

Brac Turtle Triathlon,  April 6, 2008

The Cayman Brac Turtle Triathlon took place for the first time in 2004. The event returns to provide more fun in the sun for those with a penchant for swimming, cycling and running.  The course consists of a 1.5km swim, a 40km bike ride and a 10km run, making up a demanding course for even the fittest competitor. Steve Riddle of New Hampshire successfully defended his title and remains Brac Turtle Tri Champion. Nancy Lipira of New York captured the woman's crown.  The race weekend also features a number of social events.  Unfortunately, due to the closure of Divi Tiara Beach Resort the Brac Turtle Triathlon was cancelled for 2007, but they are planning on holding the event again in 2008.  For more information visit the Brac Turtle Triathlon web site at www.bracturtletri.com/

Cayman Brac Family Week, July, 2008
Join in the fun with your entire Family!

In July, 2008 you and your family can enjoy a fun-filled week on Cayman Brac. There will be activities for everyone. Tour the island with a naturalist guide, search for endemic birds with an ornithologist, explore the tide pools and turtle grass with an environmentalist, cool off with a snorkel on a pristine reef, kick off your shoes at a cookout, enjoy the sea breezes on a boat trip around the Brac. Of course, you can always just relax in a hammock or watch a million stars. Brac Caribbean Beach Village and Carib Sands Beach Resort are offering accommodation packages for this jam-packed week. For more information visit www.naturecayman.com and click on the Events menu.

Steve Foster's Fireworks Display, December 25, 2008

Locals and visitors to Cayman Brac alike can be found flocking to Steve Foster's house on the south side of the Brac to enjoy Steve's bi-annual fireworks display.  The professionally created fireworks show is one of the highlights of the Christmas Season on Cayman Brac.  The fireworks display is an event for the Island's children but everyone is welcome.  There is a true party atmosphere with novelty items available for the children and plenty of snacks and non-alcoholic beverages.  The 2006 fireworks show was spectacular and lasted for over 25 minutes with the explosions echoing back from the bluff.  This is an event not to be missed!

Lost City of Atlantis submerged on North side of the Brac near Radar Reef

 Foots, an artist and Cayman Brac resident, is creating a series of sculptures that will become his own version of the Lost City of Atlantis.  The first phase of this artificial reef has been sunk off the north side of Cayman Brac, near Radar Reef.  This first phase consists of the Archway of Atlantis and the Elders' Way.  The Archway is made-up of two columns on bases weighing 21,000 lbs each supporting a cross-beam.  The Elders' Way is a series of five-foot columns marking the way to the Inner Circle of Light.  The Inner Circle is defined by eleven columns surrounding a Sundial.  The Sundial weighs 2,600 lbs and is supported by a 5,600 lb base.  For more information about the Atlantis Project you can check out the web site www.diveatlantis.com

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