Sailors from all over the world\u00a0 converged in Grenada to enjoy the island after crossing the Atlantic (from the Canary Islands)\u00a0 in the 4th\u00a0Viking Explorers Transatlantic Rally. In this family friendly race, six boats completed\u00a0 the 3000-mile event and enjoyed a safe respite in Grenada, following all COVID-19 protocols.<\/p>\n
On arrival, each team was greeted by the Camper and Nicholson Port Louis Marina Manager\u00a0 Charlotte Fairhead and the Nautical Development Team at the Grenada Tourism Authority\u00a0 (GTA) with a basket of fine Grenadian products. They were then guided by the efficient\u00a0 Ministry of Health team through the health screening process.<\/p>\n
After enjoying adventure, pristine beaches, stunning waterfalls, lively island tours and\u00a0 connecting with locals, the Viking Explorers ended with a truly Caribbean sendoff of\u00a0 camaraderie, flavorful local cuisine, steelpan music and tasty cocktails at Port Louis\u2019 Victory\u00a0 Bar.<\/p>\n
At the closing ceremony, Site Office was awarded the prize for biggest boat of the fleet and\u00a0 Strummer for being the smallest boat. Robert Pedersen of SV Aurora was recognized as the\u00a0 youngest captain and Robin Jan Vlug, from Billby, the oldest one. The prize for the newest\u00a0 boat went to INUKSUK III while Clementine received the Spirit of the Viking Explorers award.<\/p>\n
GTA Nautical Development Administrative Assistant Chinel Sandy attended the closing\u00a0 ceremony wishing the teams a safe journey home and encouraging them to share their warm\u00a0 memories of Grenada with family and friends. Port Louis Manager Charlotte Fairhead praised\u00a0 the sailors for their adventurous spirit and expressed confidence that the crew members\u00a0 would visit Grenada again after their experience.<\/p>\n
Terry Pimentel of INUKSUK III loved his Pure Grenada experience saying, \u201cGrenada has been\u00a0 extremely welcoming to us. You have allowed us to arrive with the proper COVID 19 protocols.\u00a0 We visited the Spice Market, Seven Sisters Waterfalls and met amazing generous people.\u00a0 Coming back to Grenada is definitely in the cards for us.\u201d<\/p>\n
Petter Clementson of the Swedish boat Clementine was also in high praise saying, \u201cIt\u2019s been\u00a0 really great from the beginning. We visited Hog Island, then went up to Carriacou for amazing\u00a0 diving and snorkeling. We visited Sandy Island which is something I will remember for the rest\u00a0 of my life with the palms and beautiful sand.\u201d<\/p>\n
The six boats completing the Viking Explorers Transatlantic Rally were Bilby, Clementine,\u00a0 INUKSUK III, Site Office, SV Aurora and Strummer with crews representing Sweden, Norway,\u00a0 Australia, New Zealand, Argentina, Spain, Canada, Bermuda, France and the United Kingdom.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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