Kids ‘Round The Sound Seagull Race’ Held
The second annual Kids Round the Sound Seagull Race was held on Saturday [July 16], with the race course starting at Spanish Point Boat Club, through Watford Bridge, around Dockyard, and ending back at the Club.
There was one boat in Class A [family - 1 kid/1 adult] minimum, and three boats in Class B [child - kids only, 1 over 12]. Rosalind Wingate, Roxy Crockwell-Laurent, Maegan Semos, and Jagger the family dog in Brian Lightbourn’s Quantum dinghy #38 came 1st over-all and 1st A Class.
Rowdy Crockwell-Laurent and John Norsworthy came in second overall, and 1st B class. Rowan Semos and Rip Crockwell-Laurent came third over-all and second in B Class, while Jaiden and Raine Kowalchuk won a third in B Class.
A spokesperson said, “The organisers extended their thanks to sponsors Marine Locker and MTN Ltd. [David Semos] for prize donations, and a big thanks to Challenger Marine Ltd [Brian Lightbourn] and Corry Kowalchuk for their help and support.”
This is great family fun and we are looking to get more of Bermuda’s youth involved is Seagull Racing. If you have questions please contact me at 334-9349.