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sented a lot of young sailing talent who love the speed and energy of these inated by foreigners and expats. The thrill of crouching on the fore-
smaller boats, especially in conditions like these – winds topped out at 20 deck as big boats whoosh past is a thrill not soon forgotten by a young
knots over the weekend of racing. This same group of sailors, led at the memory, and indeed by many much older – the simplicity and ease of
Rolex Regatta by Brand New Second Hand, Intac, and Lime, shook up the event made these veteran sailors race and party like kids again,
the order of their finishes at BVI Race Week the following weekend, but from the first gun at 10am to last call.
all remained in the top five, proving they’d live to fight another day. Large sailing events like these take help from many sides, and as
For those who love a tactical challenge, this is a unique and won- the winners gather to the stage built out over the water to collect
derful event – sailing legend Bill Canfield has spent hours plotting in- plates, cups, and the coveted Rolex timepieces, it is clear that the
tricate courses that take full advantage of the twists of the coastline, sponsorship and endorsement of a company like Rolex is tantamount
shallow water, and other natural challenges. The local success stories to a guarantee of success. After so many years in the business of spon-
weren’t just confined to the full-time challengers, however – the Com- soring superlative athletes in many sports, Rolex’s participation in
modore’s Cup and universal approbation went to the crew of a Cal 30, sailing events always reflects a certain style, quality, and consistency
Winds Glory, made up of students from the local high school. The that is the hallmark of their watches as well as those who wear them.
young sailors earned their places from the ground up, learning both Once the racing is finished and the shoreside events have subsided,
sailing theory and getting practical experience in boat repair and the excitement brought on by the Rolex Regatta will subside on the is-
maintenance, and their hard work paid of as much in enthusiasm as land and within the walls of the St. Thomas Yacht Club – but the
in race standings, and, their coach Stan Lorbach hopes, in a potential promise of next March is reflected in the rhythmic chop, steady
future in the maritime industry, which has for a long time been dom- breeze, and shiny watch faces decorating a few well-tanned wrists. square6
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