February 2-3 will be a weekend of tradition and National Pride when the Grenada Sailing Festival stages its Workboat Regatta on Grand Anse Beach, marking a strong start to Independence celebrations for the Tri-Island State.
The organisers are once again partnering with Westerhall Rums, which with the Westerhall White Jack brand, take title sponsorship for a fifth year, further underlining the event’s commitment to ‘Keeping Tradition Alive’.
This, high action, high fun Regatta Festival has been a ‘Must Go-To’ event on Grand Anse Beach for over twenty-five consecutive years and with big crowds of spectators – local community supporters, visiting yachtsmen & cruisers, as well as Hotel guests who have the chance to experience a unique traditional sailing experience.
There will be two days of the most spectacular and competitive racing: a full day of Community Class Racing on February 2 and again on the following morning when all crews will be going full throttle to win first place in their community races to qualify for the afternoon’s GSF16 Match Race Final – for the highly prized overall title of ‘Champion of Champions’ & a cheque for US$1,000.00.
The owner of the winning boat will walk away with a YAMAHA outboard engine presented by McIntyre Brothers.
There will be new action for 2019, with talented young sailors showcasing their racing skills in a Junior Dinghy Mini Regatta sponsored by Budget Marine, plus a Carriacou Sloop Challenge Race sponsored by Savvy Grenada Sailing Charters.