The Cabarete BE has officially completed the 2010 Butterfly Effect World Tour. 55 women and girls came out with some great energy, and together with the community and kids from the DREAM Project collected 40 bags of garbage off the beach! After that the women all took to the ocean and completed the 4km downwinder to Playa Encuentro. We will never forget the looks of happiness and accomplishment in the eyes of our inspiring female athletes as we all arrived safely. The butterflies didn’t stop there. Together with your help, and many generous contributions, we managed to raise $2500.00 USD for the DREAM Project. This year’s event has been bigger and better and it is with great happiness that we are already looking forward to planning next year’s event.

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Thanks To Our Butterfly Effect Sponsors of Dominican Republic

The Butterfly Effect would not be possible without the help of the  local community in Cabarete, Dominican Republic. The sponsors play a huge role in making an event like this possible and available for  water women worldwide.  All of the beautiful smiles and laughter we shared at Encuentro would not have happened without them!

So, if you are in Cabarete or going to go visit, make sure you stop by and  check out all the below businesses. They cover a wide range of everything you need in Cabarete.

Mahalo – Gracias – Merci – Danke – THANK YOU!

Amber Dune Butterfly Effect Cabarete 2010 raised $2500.00 USD for The DREAM Project!

Main Sponsor -AmberDune Resort & Spa

Peahi Sponsors -CabareteBeach Houses, GranCabanna, EHKiteboarding

Hookipa Sponsors – Cabarete Massage Therapy, Cabarete Building Services, 4TW-Dominican Wedding Planner.com, Fred Joyas, Nikki Beach Cabarete, Vela Windsurf Center, Dare2Fly Kite School, Carib Wind Center, Matiko Shoes, DaKine, Jonathon Wunderlich, Joe Deitch

Kanaha Sponsors – KiteClub Café, Club Natalie Simon, Cabarete Language Institute, El Magnifico, 321 Take off, Claro Café, LEK– Laurel Eastman Kiteboarding, Onno’s, MiGym, David Winship, Kaenon, Encargo Group, Plus Magazine

Contributors/ Donations to the Raffle and Silent Auction

Jason Matthews – Villa Castellamonte, Mr.Peter Brown, Mr. Jean Bergeron, Gordon Gannon/Ocean Point, Catherine DeLaura/ Casa Dorado, Kite Beach Hotel, Thai Restaurant Chili, Cabaha, Pomodoro, AlohaCafé, Kana Rapai, Taino Jewelery Shop, Zach Greig, Kaiceitos Circus, Karina Jensen, Cabarete Spinning Studio, Coco Angel, Ruben Gonzalez, VoyVoy, Morph Kiteboarding, DREAM Project

Photography – Christin Birkhan, Hege Holt

Video – Jose Leroy – Imperial Film Cabarete

Stretching- Karine Bergeron

Landing crew – Bill Grigoropoulos, Zach Greig, Richie form Kite Club, German Paz, Anton Lvov, Ezequiel, Stewart

Safety Boat – Paul Harris

Raffle ticket staplers, goody bag fillers, flower distributors and landing check in – Mary, Deirdre and Lily Slattery

Apartment lender – Julian Kidd

Amber Dune Butterfly Effect Cabarete 2010 from Tatiana Howard on Vimeo.

Here is the schedule for this weekend’s Amber Dune Butterfly Effect Cabarete 2010! We would like to thank all of our sponsors for making this event possible! If you have any questions regarding the event, please do not hesitate to contact Michelle.

The Butterfly Effect is a FUN, non-competitive event to celebrate and promote women and their participation in ocean sports. All are welcome who windsurf, kitesurf, stand up paddle or kayak. We will be completing a 4km downwinder from Cabarete Bay to Playa Encuentro. For more information on the event and it’s history, please visit the website : http://www.facebook.com/l/fb08dSRjGSzFp-sBH6eAoC_ecJg;www.betheeffect.com

Friday August 6, 2010

Registration and Opening Party at Onno’s Bar Cabarete
Registration 6:30pm – 9:30pm.
Opening Party 10pm – …

Saturday August 7, 2010

11:00 am – Meet at Vela Cabarete
11:30pm – 12:15pm – Beach Clean Up
Everyone is welcome to participate in this part of the event.
12:15pm – 1:00pm – Photos / Stretching Session / Safety
1:00pm -1:30pm – Rig gear, set up kites, paddle boards and kayaks in front of Club Natalie Simon – Juice provided!
1:30pm – 2:00pm – Take off for Downwinder!!! ***wind dependent***
2:30pm – 3:30pm – Arrival at Encuentro
3:30pm – 4:30pm – Refreshments and snacks / De-rig gear and load truck
4:30pm – 5:00pm – Return to Cabarete – transportation provided.

8:00pm – Closing party at Nikki Beach Cabarete
There will be a raffle and a silent auction to raise money for both the event and The DREAM Project! All are welcome.

Join us water girls on August 7th  for the after party at NIKKI BEACH!

Cabarete Beach Houses is the foundation of The Butterfly Effect Dominican Republic events.  They have been huge supporters since the beginning and are continually believing in our mission.  The mission of promoting women in water sports, instilling self-confidence and empowerment in women of all skill sets, raising ocean awareness, fundraising for local charites, and inspiring a healthy lifestyle.

Cabaretebeachhouses.com

On August 7th, 2010 Dominican Republic will present its 2nd Annual Amber Dune Butterfly Effect Cabarete!

The following are the details of the event:

Friday August 6th – 7pm Registration & Opening Ceremony at  Onno’s
Saturday August 7th
11:00 Meet at Nikki Beach Cabarete,  receive garbage bags/ gloves for beach clean up
11:30 – 12:15 Beach Cleanup
12:15 – 12:45 Photos, Stretching & Snacks/Juice
12:45 – 1:15 – Set up Gear ( Windsurf, Kitesurf, SUP, Kayak) in front of CNS for launch
Take off for downwinder!
1:30-2 Leave for Encuentro
2:30 – 3:30 Arrival at Encuentro
2:30 – 4:30  Drinks&Snacks + de-rig gear + load trucks
3:30 – 6:00  Head back to Cabarete.

There will be 2 major drop off points – Those wanting to return to Kite Beach will be dropped off at Agualina. Anyone going back to Cabarete Bay will be dropped off in Front of Scotia Bank.

8:00  pm – Nikki Beach for  raffle, silent auction, dinner, dancing, and fun!

*Activity may vary according to the demand

** Swedish relaxation massages, Body Scrub, Hot Stone Massage, Stretching Session. Contact us for more info and special packages offers.

Cost does not include:

• Airfare to and from Dominican Republic
• Travel insurance
• Extra activities, excursions or trips
• Extra taxis to and from places during the retreat
• Gratuities
• Alcoholic drinks

Dates:

• August 4th to 10th 2010:

Arrival date is on August 4th 2010. The Blossom retreat starts on Wednesday, August 4th with a delicious welcome dinner at one of the best French restaurant in Cabarete and finished on Tuesday morning after a delightful goodbye brunch.

Rates:

US$ 1,950.00 (per person) in double occupancy*

*extra 300 us$ for single occupancy