(Bridgetown, Barbados)- It has been a busy year for the Barbados J/24
sailors, by far the largest fleet on the Caribbean island and also by
far their largest yacht/ sailing club! The 2016 Barbados J/24 National
Championship saw spirited competition amongst the fleet of nearly a
dozen boats. 
In
the end, it was Ian Mayers’ BANKS ESPERANZA- BAR 4396 that were
declared the winners of the 2016 National Title! Here is the photo of
Erving Rosario and Paul Croney, representing the lead sponsors Suzuki
Caribbean Marine and Carter's Fisherman's Corner, presenting Ian’s crew
with the championship trophies.
In
a great team effort with a lot of renewed energy, Charlie Gloumeau led
his enthusiastic crew on SCOTIABANK BUNGA BUNGA- BAR 2420 into “the
chocolates” as well, taking the silver medal for 2016!Rounding out the podium in the bronze position was WILLIAMS INDUSTRIES HAWKEYE- BAR 3145, led by Robert Povey. Perhaps the big surprise of the regatta was that the winner of the LUCKY HORSESHOE Regatta back in June, Robbie Yearwood’s DIE HARD, did not make podium!
Finally, SCOTIABANK BUNGA BUNGA was voted as the “Most Improved J/24 Team” for their outstanding performance during the year, finishing no lower than fourth place in any regatta! For more Barbados J/24 sailing information
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