Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta (April 23, 2018) – On the fourth and final race of the 2018 ACYR, boats in the lead set off hoping to hold it, while the rest of the fleet went out in full battle mode. Weather predictions for light winds were replaced with a sky of cranky squalls and rain. Coupled with the longest upwind leg of the Regatta, rails were down, and boat speed up.
79’ Mariella took the lead today over 64’ Mary Rose in Vintage Class A. 46’ Janley out sailed 65’ The Blue Peter in corrected time in Vintage Class B. 115’ Aschanti IV sailed the entire week in first place in Classics Class A. 52’ Mah Jong took first in the Classics Class B. For the fourth day, 40’ Free Spirit came in first in Classics Class C. Today in Traditional Class, first place was claimed by Free in St. Barth. The tightest contest was between 50’ Petrana, besting 44’ Frolic by 56 seconds. The Tall Ship Class winner was 157’ Chronos. For full race results see www.antiguaclassics.com.
Three cheers for the 42’ Carriacou sloop Genesis after spending the night in the boatyard ER. The operation to repair a rudder post was successful, thanks to a team of wood doctors and epoxy specialists. She made the start and sailed a very tight race.
