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VI sailors display teamwork & perseverance @ MLK Regatta in USVI
The team travelled to St Thomas in the US Virgin Islands to participate in the Championship Fleet and the Green Fleet (for less experienced racers), a press release from the Royal BVI Yacht Club on January 21, 2025, said.
The Virgin Islands’ (VI) Green Fleet comprised Arun Bissoondutt, Ashton Starkey, Rosie Wooldridge, and Archie Dowling, while the Championship Fleet included Aerin Westlake, Piper Bailey, Maggie Nolan and Henry Clifton.
On Day One, racers set out of Cowpet Bay where they experienced 4-foot chops and a solid 6-foot base swell. Three races were completed before the Green Fleets were sent in due to weather conditions.
Notable results from the Green Fleet on Day One was Ashton Starkey who finished with one 1st and two 3rd Places, coming in Second Place overnight. Arun Bissoondutt finished 4th in Race Three.
For the Championship Fleet on Day One, Aerin Westlake had five 6th Place finishes and Piper Bailey posted 9th and 10th Place.
On Day Two, the Green Fleets were moved to a less exposed sailing area while the Championship Fleets were sent out to Cow and Calf Rocks.
Team VI's final results from 2025 MLK Regatta
Championship Fleet
- Aerin Westlake 7th - IVB215
- Piper Bailey 11th - IVB11
- Maggie Nolan 12th - IVB112
- Henry Clifton 13th - IVB864
Green Fleet
- Ashton Starkey 3rd- IVB4
- Archie Dowling 6th- ISV121
- Arun Bissoondutt 7th- IVB911
- Rosie Wooldridge 19th- IVB1
The BVI Yacht Club added, “Overall the team showed great teamwork and rose to the challenges that faced them. They have all returned home very tired having pushed their skills and improved their windy sailing techniques!”
The team’s participation at the Regatta was made possible through partnership with Adventure Charters BVI, BVI Yacht Charters, Nagico BVI, parents and fundraising events supporters.
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