DIGICEL CHALLENGER TEAM WIN THEIR FIRST RACE Monday 20th February 2012
The National Sailing Academy Youth Team competed in the Jolly Harbour Valentine’s Cup Regatta and were triumphant with their first win as a team. The Team sponsored by Digicel participated in six races over the weekend placing three 1st, two 2nd and one 3rd.
The team headed up by Skipper Shawn Malone consists of Rohan Kirby age13, Stephon Dundas age 18, Tyvone Richardson age 19 and Janeild Smith age 17, all have been involved with Sailing Academy program and have gone on to supporting the lessons of younger children now involved in the program.
“It’s a good feeling getting our first win and conditions were great, the Guys really tuned in as a team and displayed exactly the skills the Youth Sailing program looks for” said Skipper Shawn Malone.
Janice Sutherland, Commercial Manager, Digicel “I’m very impressed with the ability of these youth sailors, it takes skill and determination to participate in this sport and to not only compete but win at this level is a great achievement for the team. Digicel is proud to sponsor the National Sailing Academy and look forward to their future wins”.
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