Bush Boyz secured victory in the sixth annual A Class Albert Hughes Memorial race on Father’s Day, 21 June, after a strong performance on the water.
Sonic finished second, De Wizard took third, with Light and Peace and UFO in four and fifth place in the tightly contested race from Meads Bay to Rendezvous Bay and back.
In a Facebook post following the win, Bush Boyz said: “To our crew – thank you for staying the course through every challenge and every wave. Your dedication, resilience, carried us all the way.
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“We beat the odds and brought the victory to the home of the best men. From our captain to every single crew member – this win is ours because of all of you.
“To all the dads who chose to sail with us yesterday on Father’s Day, thank you for your strength, your support and your commitment.”
A Class boats are at least 28 feet long, are crewed by up to a dozen sailors, and are known for their speed and competitiveness.
This year’s A Class boat racing season began with the A Class Knock Out Challenge in Road Bay on 22 February, and saw the only competitors – De Wizard and Light and Peace – take first and second place.
De Wizard, featuring crew member and government minister Jose Vanterpool, took the top spot again in the A Class Easter Warm Up in Road Bay on 29 March.
Since then, races have included the Festival Del Mar on 5 April, the Mayor Solaire Cup on 24 May, Malliouhana Whit Monday on 25 May, Anguilla Day Premier’s Cup on 1 June and West Fest on 14 June.
The schedules for both the A Class and B Class races are available from the Anguilla Boat Racing Association here.
The public is invited to cheer on the teams throughout the season and enjoy the excitement of the island’s traditional boat racing.
