Racing In Paradise

Is this the shape of the future?

Here is a picture of Chris Rosenberg sailing his IC24 with an experimental assymetric kite and short bowsprit. The new set up is being put out there as 'the way to go', no more problems finding skilled bow crew. The St.Thomas Yacht Club has invited any interested BVI and P.Rican IC24 sailors to come and give it a go later this month.

Fraito Lugo wins the BVI Spring Regatta IC24 class by a massive 14 points.

Team 'INTAC' were the notable casualty at the top of the tight IC24 class during the final 4 races sailed today.

BVI Spring Regatta...Day 2

The wind abates some but the competition hots up!

BVI Spring Regatta, results from a windy day 1

6 races sailed in very tough conditions, only 5 to count.

The BVI Spring Regatta...not for the fainthearted!

What's happening to the weather in the NE Caribbean? BIG winds are forecasted for the upcoming weekend, it should be interesting.

2007 Nanny Cay Nations Cup On Caribbean Digest

The 2007 Nanny Cay Nations Cup was featured on CBN's first edition of Caribbean Digest.  Click on to view the segment featuring interviews, sailing action and shoreside fun...

Plenty of wind...and plenty of talent...it's time for the 'Quantum Worlds'

Yes folks, it's only 4 days until  'Big Saturday'.

The finest IC24 sailors from the reigon will battle it out off Nanny Cay for the 3rd annual RBVIYC Quantum IC24 Regatta that we fondly call 'The Worlds'. Winds are forecast to be over 20Kts from North of East all weekend...bring it on!

The last leg of the last race decides the 2007 NCNC

It's hard to imagine how it could have been closer. The 20th and final race of the weekend saw b.mobile Team BVI two points behind Team 'Holmberg BEYC'. The BVI team needed to finish the final race with two boats between them for a tie or three for a win. This was not very likely with the super consistent Holmbergs scoring nothing worse than a third so far...

The Holmbergs are on top after 12 races...

After waiting for the wind to stabilize race officer Chris Haycraft got the 2007 Nanny Cay Nations Cup underway just after 9.00am this morning. The wind stayed light but consistent all day, never quite reaching the forecasted 12-14 knots. The Holmbergs' 'Bitter End Yacht Club' team consisted of Peter, Denise, John, Diane and Kai...most definitely a real family affair.

Third Annual Nanny Cay Nations Cup Takes Place This Weekend

The third annual Nanny Cay Nations Cup will be taking place off Nanny Cay Marina this weekend (November 17/18).  Robbie Hirst, sailing for the British Virgin Islands, will be defending his two-time title in this hard-fought regatta where the simple requirement for entry is that all crew members carry the same passport.

Sailed in an identical fleet of IC24s, event organisers Racing In Paradise are expecting stiff competition as teams jostle to knock the Hirst powerhouse from their perch. John Holmberg from the USVI has enlisted brother Peter to his team. Peter recently returned to the Virgin Islands after an America's Cup stint with the winning Alinghi team.

 

However, the defending BVI team isn't leaving anything to chance. Robbie has teamed up with youth sailor Alec Anderson and Colin Rathbun to form a strong BVI team. Alec recently stunned several of the more experienced local IC24 'rockstars' by placing second in the Pete Sheals Memorial Match Race. Colin placed second to the Hirsts in the inaugural Nanny Cay Nations Cup and was a member of the winning Hirst team last year.