The first Red Bull Flugtag in the Caribbean will land in Trinidad tomorrow. Trinidad and Tobago, home of one of the best carnivals in the world, will show off its creativity by attempting to fly random creations tomorrow at William's Bay, Chaguaramas. Forty teams have been chosen to compete, to fly off a 20-foot ramp in their man-made crafts, in the hope of impressing the judges and taking home one of the three prizes-flight's distance, creativity and showmanship. Red Bull Flugtag is free to the public, so pack your coolers, organise your posse and come down for the event of a lifetime. Alcohol is allowed.
Flugtag history
The world's first Red Bull Flugtag took place in Vienna, Austria, in 1991. Since then, more than 100 Red Bull Flugtag events have been held around the world, from London to New York, attracting up to 300,000 spectators. The record for the farthest flight to date currently stands at 207 feet, set in 2010 at Red Bull Flugtag in Minneapolis, USA, but who says us Trinis can't break that record?
Tips
Here are some tips to enjoy Red Bull Flugtag, the ultimate free spectator event.
Ways to beat the traffic:
• Spectators are invited to come out early and organise their space for the best vantage points of the flights. If you aren't into getting up early you are welcome to camp out on the beach the night before...if that suits your fancy, plus that way you don't miss any of the action.
• The best ways all spectators can contribute to alleviate traffic is to car pool or organise maxis to come down to the event. Make it a fun day; get your crew! If you will be drinking, remember to bring along your designated driver as well.
• There will be a heavy police presence on the main road leading to the venue. Please respect the police. They will be on hand to help maintain a smooth flow of traffic. No parking will be allowed on the main road leading to the venue.
At the venue:
• So everyone can just concentrate on having a good time. There will be heavy police presence in and around William's Bay to ensure everyone's safety.
• For those driving, there will be sufficient secure parking after Pier 1.
• There will be food and drinks for sale as well as rest rooms at William's Bay.
• No cooking will be allowed on the beach.
• Patrons will not be allowed to pitch tents, this is to ensure everyone has a clear view of the flights.
• Boat and kayak owners get the best view from the water!
The Coast Guard asks all to obey water safety rules and regulations: Maintain a slow speed within the bay and stay out of the restricted areas which will be clearly marked by buoys. Remember...no jet skis are allowed in the area.
For more info, log on to www.redbullcaribbean.com
WHAT TO BRING
Sunscreen and sunglasses
Plenty of water! It's a long day under the sun, and some Red Bull to keep the energy up!
Food, our suggestion is the traditional one-pot beach favourite, pelau, will make life easy from preparation to consumption...yum!
While there will be bins on the beach for trash, it's always good to bring a bag for your garbage. Let's take care of mother Nature as she takes care of us.
Binoculars. Just in case someone does make it across to Venezuela, you wouldn't want to miss that now, would you?
Beach mats, towels and chairs so you can be comfy while you enjoy the wackiness of the day.