Stanton Named 2018 ‘Virgin Islands Sailor of the Year’ by Virgin Islands Sailing Association
The only US Virgin Islander to earn a medal at Central American and Caribbean Games, Peter Stanton, earned title of ‘Virgin Islands Sailor of the Year’
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Central American and Caribbean Games
Sailors from nearly a dozen Caribbean nations competed in the 23rd Central American and Caribbean Games (CAC), held July 19th to August 3rd in Barranquilla, Colombia. In the end, three nations enjoyed podium finishes and brought home medals. Puerto Rico led with four medals, with one apiece for Aruba and the U.S. Virgin Islands. “The…
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Sailing and The Famous Holmberg Family
Sailing is in the blood of St. Thomas’ Holmberg family. In fact, it’s a water sport excelled at and enjoyed by three generations. Family patriarch and Chicago native Dick Holmberg first visited the Virgin Islands in the 1950s while serving on a submarine in the U.S. Navy. This was the first step of what would…
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Puerto Rico Sweeps CAC Games 2010 in Sailing
Puerto Rican sailors had a home-island advantage at the 2010 CAC Games, but they showed incredible prowess and medal-winning performances.
