We are delighted to be a part of The Cayman Islands Sailing Club’s efforts to expand its fleet with new training dinghies!
Cayman Connection’s Director Jennifer Dilbert attended a dedication event for the dinghies from Hartley Boats on Monday, 24 May, at the sailing facility in Red Bay, along wtih Club members, sponsors and government officials. Among the attendees was Sports Minister Bernie Bush, who spoke at the ceremony.
“We all know that the sea holds a special place in this nation’s heart,” Bush said. “Sailing is in our DNA, which is probably why we, only half-jokingly, admit to having saltwater in our veins.”
The sailing club’s commodore Alan Roffey said that the new boats will enable more people, including students, to participate in one of Cayman’s founding sports.
“The future is looking very bright for our sport,” said Roffey. “We have a great number of young kids that are sailing and are already advanced Optimist sailors. This… will expand our capabilities in the summer camps and some of the larger schools, being able to get more students on the water to learn the skills of sailing.”
We are delighted to be a part of this initiative and happy that Caymanians of all ages can enjoy learning to sail, such an important part of Cayman’s heritage!
