Nilaya: winner of Race 3 and third overall in ‘Les Gazelles’ class. Her race captain, Bouwe Bekking, posted on his social media: “First event for the ‘new’ Nilaya: steep learning curve. We sailed better every day, but even with two perfect races it was.
Nilaya: winner of Race 3 and third overall in ‘Les Gazelles’ class. Her race captain, Bouwe Bekking, posted on his social media: “First event for the ‘new’ Nilaya: steep learning curve. We sailed better every day, but even with two perfect races it was.
Jim Pugh continues: “This was her first regatta and the yacht performed magically under the owner’s helmsmanship on the spectacular racecourses. Nilaya will win many regattas in between miles of epic cruising on different oceans of the planet.”
Aquarius: winner of Race 1 and overall second in ‘Les Gazelles’ class.
Hanuman (supported by JK6 escort vessel Atlantide): second in ‘Les Elegantes’ class.
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