BANKS ESPERANZA Tops Barbados J/24 Nationals

The 2016 Barbados J/24 National Championship saw spirited competition amongst the fleet of nearly a dozen boats. In the end, it was Ian Mayers’ BANKS ESPERANZA (BAR 4396) that was declared the winner of the 2016 National title. In a great team effort, Charlie Gloumeau led his crew on SCOTIABANK BUNGA BUNGA (BAR 2420) to the silver medal for 2016. Rounding out the podium in the bronze position was WILLIAMS INDUSTRIES HAWKEYE (BAR 3145), led by Robert Povey. SCOTIABANK BUNGA BUNGA was voted as the “Most Improved J/24 Team” for their outstanding performance during the year, finishing no lower than fourth place in any regatta. For more Barbados J/24 information, visit https://www.facebook.com/BarbadosJ24Sailing/.