Oyster Regatta Antigua 2014 (video)

Oyster Regatta Antigua 2014 video above (published on Apr 14, 2014)

Blue Ocean Classic | News | Oyster Yachts: "Full on ocean conditions were the order of the day for the penultimate race at the Oyster Regatta Antigua. Race Three sponsored by Pelagos Yachts, started from outside English Harbour with the magnificent Oyster fleet beating to windward passed the Pillars of Hercules to enjoy an 18-mile ocean race, finishing at Nonsuch Bay on the windward coast of Antigua. At times, the wind speed was close to 20 knots and the sea state past Shirley Heights was significant. Oyster Yachts are built for blue water cruising and the largest fleet of Oyster Yachts ever assembled in the Caribbean were most certainly in their element. In Class One, Paul and Penny Brewer's British Oyster 100, Penelope showed impressive speed, to take Line Honours for the third consecutive race ..."

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