Beautiful Virgin Islands

Thursday, Jun 26, 2025

Libertas wins 46th Annual Foxy’s Wooden Boat Regatta

Libertas wins 46th Annual Foxy’s Wooden Boat Regatta

The 46th Annual Foxy’s Wooden Boat Regatta on Saturday, May 28, 2022, belonged to Libertas, a Beneteau First 40 helmed by owner Walter Keenan.

In near perfect conditions with 15/19 knots of breeze, Libertas set a great pace and completed the circumnavigation of Jost van Dyke, starting from Great Harbour, in 1 hour 48 minutes.

Placing second in the event organised by the West End Yacht Club in memory of David Cooper, a past Commodore of the Club, was Jera skippered by Robin Pinfold.

Finishing third at Great Harbour was Tern, which was captained by the experienced Robin U. Tattersall.

Tortola sloop hits rock & sinks


The 46th Annual Foxy’s Wooden Boat Regatta was not without drama.

According to the West End Yacht Club, on adjusted time the boats were only seconds apart and in truth, the outcome was open to debate as the race committee was momentarily distracted handling distress calls from the Tortola sloop, Youth Instructor, which had rounded up in a gust on the Southside of Jost, hit a rock and, not for the first time in its life, subsequently sunk.

Tortola sloop, Youth Instructor, which had rounded up in a gust on the South side of Jost, hit a rock and, not for the first time in its life, subsequently sunk.


Youth Instructor successfully salvaged!


The regatta was established in the very earliest days of the club and historically included many of the magnificent wooden boats that in those days graced the Caribbean.

This year, the only truly wooden boat was Youth Instructor, a Tortola Sloop skippered by Fiyah.

Virgin Islands Search and Rescue (VISAR) and Husky Salvage were called and others including a Marine Police vessel, which happened to be in the neighbourhood, rushed to assist. Fortunately, no one was hurt and before the day was out the sloop was raised by Husky and towed back to Great Harbour.

According to the West End Yacht Club, sponsors were “very generous” and over $700 in prizes were distributed to winners.

Gaff rigger Gwendolyn @ the 46th Annual Foxy’s Wooden Boat Regatta.


About West End Yacht Club


West End Yacht Club was founded in 1978 by sailors who frequented Soper’s Hole and has since adopted Omar’s Fusion there as its clubhouse. To keep sailboat racing alive in the VI it organizes six races throughout the year and uses any funds raised to encourage youth sailing and other related worthy causes.

Some of the races they organize are the Wooden Boat, Foxy’s Catfight, the Firecracker 500, Sweethearts, Gustav Wilmerding, the North Sound Boxing Day regatta, and the three-day Dark & Stormy to Anegada.

Newsletter

Related Articles

Beautiful Virgin Islands
0:00
0:00
Close
UK to Enhance Nuclear Capabilities with Acquisition of F-35A Fighter Jets
Russian Shadow Payments via Cryptocurrency Reach $9 Billion
Explosions Rock Doha as Iranian Missiles Target Qatar
“You Have 12 Hours to Flee”: Israeli Threat Campaign Targets Surviving Iranian Officials
Macron and Merz: Europe must arm itself in an unstable world
Germany and Italy Under Pressure to Repatriate $245bn of Gold from US Vaults
Airlines Evaluate Flight Cancellations Amid Escalating US-Iran Tensions
Starmer Invites Innovators to Join Government Talent Scheme
UK Economy’s Strong Opening Quarter Shows Signs of Cooling
Harrods Seeks Court Order to Secure Al Fayed Estate for Victims
BA and Singapore Airlines Cancel Dubai Flights Amid Middle East Tensions
Trump Faces Backlash from MAGA Base Over Iran Strikes
Meta Bets $14 B on Alexandr Wang to Drive AI Ambitions
WATCH: Israeli forces show the aftermath of a massive airstrike at Iran's Isfahan nuclear site
FedEx Founder Fred Smith, ‘Heart and Soul’ of the Company, Dies at 80
Chinese Factories Shift Away from U.S. Amid Trump‑Era Tariffs
Pimco Seizes Opportunity in Japan’s Dislocated Bond Market
Labubu Doll Drives Pop Mart to Status as China’s Most Valuable Toy Maker
Global Coal Demand Defies Paris Accord Goals
We have new information and breaking details to share about what is shaping up to be a historic air campaign tonight
Six Massive Bombs Dropped on Fordow; Trump: 'A Historic Moment for the U.S., Israel, and the World'
Fordow: Deeply Buried Iranian Enrichment Site in U.S.–Israel Crosshairs
United States Conducts Precision Strikes on Iran’s Nuclear Sites
US strikes Iran nuclear sites, Trump says
Pakistan to nominate Trump for Nobel Peace Prize.
BBC Demands Perplexity AI Immediately Stop Using Its Content
Telegram Founder: I Will Leave My Fortune to Over 100 of My Children
Political Turmoil Resurfaces in Belgium Amid Economic Concerns
Fed policymakers divided on timing of interest rate cuts
Trump signals imminent agreement with Harvard University
Inheritance tax referendum alarms Swiss billionaire community
Japan cancels bilateral security meeting amid US defence demands
AI skeptic Emily Bender warns that ‘the emperor has no clothes’
Israel Confirms Assassination of Quds Force Commander in Tehran
16 Billion Login Credentials Leaked in Unprecedented Cybersecurity Breach
Senate hearing on who was 'really running' Biden White House kicks off
Iranian Military Officers Reportedly Seek Contact with Reza Pahlavi, Signal Intent to Defect
FBI and Senate Investigate Allegations of Chinese Plot to Influence the 2020 Election in Biden’s Favor Using Fake U.S. Driver’s Licenses
Vietnam Emerges as Luxury Yacht Destination for Ultra‑Rich
Plans to Sell Dutch Embassy in Bangkok Face Local Opposition
China's Iranian Oil Imports Face Disruption Amid Escalating Middle East Tensions
Trump's $5 Million 'Trump Card' Visa Program Draws Nearly 70,000 Applicants
DGCA Finds No Major Safety Concerns in Air India's Boeing 787 Fleet
Airlines Reroute Flights Amid Expanding Middle East Conflict Zones
Elon Musk's xAI Seeks $9.3 Billion in Funding Amid AI Expansion
Trump Demands Iran's Unconditional Surrender Amid Escalating Conflict
Israeli Airstrike Targets Iranian State TV in Central Tehran
President Trump is leaving the G7 summit early and has ordered the National Security Council to the Situation Room
Taiwan Imposes Export Ban on Chips to Huawei and SMIC
Israel has just announced plans to strike Tehran again, and in response, Trump has urged people to evacuate
×