The event is quite popular with J/sailors on the island. In the CSA Racing class, is Peter Lewis’ J/105 WHISTLER, sailing for the Barbados Yacht Club. Then, the island is the last known fleet or regular J/24s, as others have switched over to the US Virgin Island’s version called the IC-24. The J/24 Barbados fleet is quite active, includes a sailing school for kids, and actively encourages participation by sailors and non-sailors alike to join in on the fun. For this event, four of their fleet of a dozen will be racing; such as Cyril Lecrenay’s infamous BUNGA BUNGA, Robbie Yearwood’s DIE HARD, Gus Reader’s GLORY DAZE, and Neil Burke’s IMPULSE.
At the close of the regatta, sailing the Round Island Race will be Peter Lewis’ J/105 WHISTLER in CSA Division and the Barbados J/24 Club youth team sailing UNDERCOVER YOUTH for handicap honors as well!
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