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Last Updated: Feb 13, 2017 - 1:45:37 AM |
NASSAU,
The Bahamas -- International and local sailors took up the challenge of
four days of competitive sailing at Montagu Bay in the Best of the Best
Regatta, December 1-4, 2016. Pictured are local sailors presented with
their trophies in the final Award Ceremony, December 4.
Governor
General Her Excellency Dame Marguerite Pindling presented awards to
Class A champions, the crew of Tida Wave; Prime Minister and Minister of
Finance the Rt. Hon. Perry Christie presented awards to the Class B
champions, the crew of Susan Chase; and Minister of Agriculture and
Marine Resources the Hon. Alfred Gray presented awards to Class C
champions, the crew of Whitty K.
Best of the Best Regatta 2016 was
hosted by Star Sailors League and the Ministry of Agriculture and Marine
Resources. BTC provided sponsorship. The event provided the
opportunity for Star Sailors League, top sailors from around the world,
to enjoy sailing Bahamian waters.
Sunday's competition was fierce to the end, leaving some of its competitors defined as ‘sailors’ and some defined as ‘swimmers.’
The results were:
Winners of the Minister’s Cup in C Class race were "Aliv" in third place, "Sacrifice" in second place, and "Whitty K" in first place.
Winners of the Prime Minister's Cup in B Class were: "Queen Drucilla" in third place, "Ants Nest" in second place, and the "Susan Chase" in first place.
Winners of the Governor General's Cup in A Class were “Courageous" in third place, "Lady Muriel" in second place, and "Tida Wave” in first place.
All winners and competitors pledged to return next year for the Star Sailors League competition in 2017. (BIS Photos/Patrick Hanna)
(BIS Photos/Patrick Hanna)
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NASSAU, The Bahamas -- Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Perry G. Christie, at podium, addressed the 'Best of the Best' Regatta 2016 on Friday evening December 2, 2016 at Montagu Bay. The regatta, December 1-4 featuring the very best sailors in the world, was hosted by Star Sailors League with Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources. BTC sponsored. The Governor General Her Excellency Dame Marguerite Pindling presents awards on the last day, December 4. (BIS Photo/Peter Ramsay)
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