- MAYREAU JUNIOR SAILORS’ PULL OFF SUCCESSFUL 2024 REGATTA FOR YOUTH
The Mayreau Junior Sailors are always keen to continue developing by competing against young sailors from other islands. This year, they teamed up with BOSVG and other sponsors to once again host their own Regatta.
The feisty youth on this tiny island have pulled off another regatta that honoured their boat building and sailing traditions while building many life skills such as team work, sportsmanship, persistence in the face of difficulties and problem solving.
They received constructive feedback on how to improve their regatta for the future. Young sailors raced in the Optimist boats (locally called box boats); Sunfish; Topaz; and 14-foot, 18 foot and 28-foot traditional double-ender working boats.
Here are the results of two days of sailing out of Mayreau’s picturesque Saline Bay:
Most Outstanding Sailor
Of particular note is 14-year-old Jerimiah Forde from Mayreau, who was named the most outstanding sailor of the 38 who participated in the regatta, based on sportsmanship, teamwork and performance.
Best Sportsmanship
Also worthy of special mention is Alick Daniel from Bequia, who received a special trophy for sportsmanship for his many years of supporting Mayreau’s Junior Sailors.
Optimist –8 sailors in this class – 5 from Mayreau and 3 from Canouan
1stplace: 14-year-old Jerimiah Forde from Mayreau
2ndplace: 14-year-old Morya Forde from Mayreau, the only female competitor in this class
3rdplace: 12-year-old Josiah Creese, from Mayreau
A fun relay was held for all sailors in the optimist class. Each team consisted of one sailor from Mayreau paired with one sailor from Canouan.
1stplace: 14-year-old Stephon Jacobs (Canouan) and 9-year-old Devonnie Haywood (Mayreau)
2ndplace: 16-year-old Joshua Mitchell (Canouan) and 14-year-old Morya Forde (Mayreau)
3rdplace: 13-year-old Antoine Snagg (Canouan) and 9-year-old Samiah Haywood (Mayreau)
Sunfish – 4 boats in this class
1stplace: 14-year-old Azeem Forde, from Mayreau
2ndplace: 24-year-old Stephon Forde, from Mayreau
3rdplace: 32-year-old Jamal Forde, from Mayreau
Hobie Cat – 1 boat in this class
1stplace: Hudson Lewis from Mayreau
Topaz – 2 boats in this class
1stplace – 12-year-old Jarvon Bartholomew and John Forde, from Mayreau
2ndplace – 27-year-old Kimiah Thomas and 24-year-old Keithron DeRoche from Mayreau
14’ Double-Ender Working Boat – 4 boats in this class
1stplace – Bad Feelings from Mayreau, captained by Samuel Forde
2ndplace – God’s Angel from Mayreau, captained by 24-year-old Keithron DeRoche
3rdplace – Purple Star from Mayreau, captained by 19-year-old Norfrick Baptiste
18’ Double-Ender Working Boat – 1 boat in this class
1stplace – Camille from Bequia, captained by 14-year-old KJ Ollivierre
28’ Double-Ender Working Boat – 2 boats in this class
1stplace – No Offence from Bequia, captained by 17-year-old Orian Ollivierre
2ndplace – Sew Long from Bequia, captained by 18-year-old Kelron Farrell
The Mayreau Junior Sailors gratefully acknowledge all the sailors from Bequia and Canouan who travelled to Mayreau to make this event special; all those who turned up to watch the action and show their support and, of course, all the sponsors who so enthusiastically accepted the opportunity to be associated with such a positive event: BOSVG, Vinlec, Nancy & Lorne Saul-Demers D-View Sports Bar’s Click Click Sounds, Voistin George (DJ Spice), Tobago Cays Marine Park, Grenadines Dive, J&C, Palm Island, Wind and Sea Ltd., AA&M Wholesale, CK Greaves & Co., Callistus Ollivierre, Hazell Taxi Services, Last Bar Before the Jungle, Coconut Beach Bar and Massey
