ROGER A. WEBB 2006

Watching the boats sail under spinnaker brought back memories of the days when competitive sailing in New Mexico was the only sailing I did. I had raced in regattas in the states sponsored by Mount Gay Rum and am the happy owner of several of the "red hats".

I did realize the enthusiasm that is held by Caribbean for completive sailing events. I have now been present at two popular regattas recently, The Guardian/TTSA Southern Caribbean Dinghy Regatta, and now The Grenada Sailing Festival.

The sailing is as competitive as I have ever experienced, and the parties even more lively because of the island flavor and energy. After racing the rum flows, stories are told, and the music from steel to dj intermixes with lively conversation.

Grenada has definitely a winning formula as the event attracts a fleet of international competitors. This sees sailors from.... foreign countries striving to be number one. Undoubtedly no matter how team finishes they will leave Grenada full-filled, ready to return next year to the vibrancy of Grenada.

Webmaster's Note: Roger A. Webb is an accomplished photographer who has been in the Caribbean since 2002 on his 33' catamaran Cover Shot. Webb's work has been published in several publication including Multihull Magazine, The Boca, and The Compass.He can be reached at sailcovershot@mac.com.