The Tribune

THE All Andros and Berry Islands Regatta, held over the Independence weekend in Morgan’s Bluff, North Andros, in honour of the late colourful legend Frank Hanna, saw Running Tide, Susan Chase and WG Thunderbird emerge as the A, B and C class winners respectively.

Despite a fourth place finish in the last of their three-race series, Stefon Knowles skippered the Running Tide to the A class crown after taking first place in the first two races to earn 13 points to hold off the Red Stripe, winner of the last race, who had 11 for second. The Courageous came in third with 10, Good News fourth with five and Southern Cross ended up with four for fifth.

The New Susan Chase also took the B class trophy to Long Island as skipper Stefon Knowles skippered her to a clean sweep of ther three-race series to finish with 12 points. Queen Drucilla was second with six, holding off Storr’s No.2, who also had six for third. Eudeva came in fourth with five.

The Thunderbird, owned by Rev Dr Philip McPhee and skippered by Josh Green, picked up the C class title with 14 points. The Sacrifice came in second with 14 points, followed in order by Crazy Partner with 13, Catch de Cat with 13 as well, Dream Girl with five and Melva B with four.

Sailors will now prepare to take their boats to Grand Bahama for their regatta over the weekend of July 21-24 in Taino Beach.