Many intriguing battles can be expected this weekend when the island’s top sailors go in search of the titles up for grabs in the 21st Annual Harris Paints Regatta.

The eagerly awaited two-day regatta gets on the way in Carlisle Bay tomorrow, when two races will be contested, while one race is slated for the final day on Sunday.

Plans for the sailing spectacular were announced by Peter Burke of the Barbados Sailing Association at the Bay Street Yacht Club yesterday, when the prizes were also handed over to the organisers of the regatta.

Burke said that the regatta will be contested ion three classes – Racing Class, Cruising Class and Lasers, the latter class included for the first time. Read more

Web Posted - Wed Jun 16 2004

SKIPPER Ralph Johnson, ably assisted by his crew aboard “Bruggadung II”, out-sailed an impressive fleet to carry off overall Racing Class honours in the last weekend’s Harris Paints Regatta.

“Bruggadung II”, with veteran tactician Andrew Burke back on board, further stamped its authority in local circuit, sailing unbeaten in the two-day event which was very keenly contested.

Other outstanding boats in the regatta was “No Compromise”, which was also unbeaten over the two days, to continue on its unbeaten run from the recent Mount Gay Rum/Boatyard.

Quite an interesting battle ensued between in the Laser Class with Russell Streeter coming to grips with conditions to get the better of the opposition.

Skipper Johnson gave clear indications of his intentions from first day, winning both races in the Racing Class, sailing in average conditions.

Runner-up in both races in class was “Blazin” sailed by Peter Burke, while finishing third in both was Peter Lewis’ “Whistler”.

On the first day Boats sailed up the south coast to St. Lawrence before returning to finish with a triangle-sausage-triangle in Carlisle Bay. In the second race the boats raced over a triangular course.

“No Compromise” continued to have things much its own way in the Cruising Class, winning both races from Jerome Reid’s “Jump Up”, which has been enjoying much success in recent years. Third place in both races went to Ron Hunt’s “Jaystar”.

In an enthralling showdown in the Laser Class, Streeter won the first race from Cyril Lacrenay, with Mehi Krumpak in third spot. However, in the second race, Krumpak turned the table on Lacrenay.

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