Grenadian yachtsman Robbie Yearwood in his J24 yacht Die Hard, the smallest boat in the fleet, finished triumphant after four days of fiercely competitive racing and took the prize of Overall Festival Winner 2012. This was an extremely popular result, welcomed by all participants, as Robbie notched up six first places and one second place over the Festival’s seven race series - just one point short of the perfect result. Robbie and his crew also won the True Blue Bay Resort Pursuit Race, making him the man to beat at the Grenada Sailing Festival Camper & Nicholsons Racing Series 2012.
Robbie’s prize, a Jeroboam of Moet & Chandon Champagne, the North South Wines Moet & Chandon Trophy, two British Airways return tickets to London, a bottle of Mount Gay 1703 and a bottle of 18 Year Old Chivas Regal was presented by the Honourable Peter David, Minister of Tourism, at the final night Gala Party staged at The Victory Bar, Port Louis Marina. The Minister thanked all participating yachtsmen for coming to Grenada, and emphasised the significant contribution they make to the island. He went on to say that the Marine and Yachting Sector is a vital part of the economy and events such as the Grenada Sailing Festival are important in encouraging more skippers and crews to visit and experience the wonderful racing waters and marina facilities on offer.
The prizes for the Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Race Series, the final day’s race, were also presented by Mr Simon Stiell, Director of the Grenada Board of Tourism.
The Festival was hailed as a great success by all skippers and crews who took part, many already booking their place on the start line for the next event, which will take place from Friday 25 January to Tuesday 29 January 2013. As this will be a milestone event celebrating the 20th Grenada Sailing Festival, the planning has already started to make it the best ever.
Grenada Sailing Festival wishes to thank all its sponsors and supporters on board already for 2012: the Grenada Board of Tourism; Camper & Nicholsons Marinas; ScotiaBank; United Insurance; Mount Gay Rum with agent Bryden & Minors; Budget Marine; True Blue Bay Resort; The Moorings; The Victory Bar & Restaurant; North South Wines; SOL EC Ltd.; Grenada Breweries Ltd.; GBN; LIME; Chivas Regal; British Airways; Horizon Yacht Charters; Spice Island Marine Services; Grenada Union of Teachers Co-Op Credit Union; Insurance Consultants Grenada Ltd; Island Dreams Yacht Services; Turbulence Ltd.; Steele’s Auto Supplies; Harris Paints (Barbados) Ltd.; Coca Cola; Real Value IGA; Grenlec; Glenelg Spring Water; Spice Isle Fish House; Country Cold Store; Courts; Marketing & National Importing Board; Mitchell’s Health & Wellness; Spice Island Fireworks and unique trophies from Rene Froehlich, Passion Furniture Design.
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