SIMPSON BAY--Kidz at Sea Foundation helmed by Garth Steyn won the third annual Lagoonies Regatta. The regatta was sailed in winds that varied from drifting to more than stiff with directions varying substantially from Cole Bay to Marigot. The teams sailed thirteen races in seven boats.
Second place went to “Friendly Sailors “ led by Ernst Looser and Bernard Sillem supported by Nina Manley . They were the defending champions and in spite of four first places were unable to hold the title.
Third place went to the team “Lightweight” consisting of Han de Bruyn Kops and the Soons brothers Pieter and Paul.
Kidz at Sea sailor Luke Bacon helmed an all youth team to sixth place.
Race Officer was Andrew Rapley and adjudication was in the hands of Andrea Scarabelli, Nettie v d Valk and Jan van den Eynde.
The Lagoonies Regatta is hosted by Lagoonies Bistro & Bar. The boats were sponsored by Budget Marine and other sponsors were Amstel Bright beer and Mount Gay Rum.
