ABOUT
The Cabarete Butterfly Effect is an uplifting, non-competitive event dedicated to the celebration of leadership and empowerment for women and girls, specifically through watersports.
Our mission is built on three foundational pillars: celebrating and promoting the empowerment and leadership of women and girls, caring for our environment with yearly beach cleanups to preserve our playground, and giving back to the community.
Over the years, we have raised over $100,000 for local non-profits and are currently expanding our efforts through fundraising for the newly established Cabarete Butterfly Effect Foundation.
By bringing people together to inspire, empower, and enjoy, we are committed to promoting a healthy lifestyle, supporting our community, and ensuring sustainability at every event.
The Cabarete Butterfly Effect is a one-day non-competitive board-sports event that includes wellness and leadership events, and community giveback activities that spread “aloha” and raise funds for The Butterfly Effect Foundation.
Michelle Bourdeau
Michelle Bourdeau is a seasoned Canadian entrepreneur and community leader based in the Dominican Republic. As the owner of the award-winning Andari Spa and a recognized sales expert with RealtorDR, Michelle brings a wealth of expertise to her ventures, including her roles as a partner in Coastal Living Home and co-owner of Naaj Designs.
For over 17 years, she has been the driving force behind the Cabarete Butterfly Effect, the largest women’s watersport event in the Caribbean, dedicated to empowering women through sport and community.
