From caribbeanracing.com
the BVI as the first participants of the 2003 Moorings Interline Regatta begin to arrive. This year, the 22nd anniversary of the event organized and hosted by The Moorings, will be as big as ever with over 400 airline employees taking part “Expecting a drop in bookings, we have worked hard to ensure that this year will be a success. Despite the common reports of troubles in the tourism and airline industries we have again booked a huge number of yachts for this infamous event,” said Graham Talbot, regatta director. 53 yachts, representing 19 international airlines, will be on the water for 10 days of racing and just plain fun. Clarence Malone, Director at The Moorings said, “We have had a few quiet weeks, but the team here is ready. We all realize what this event means to the airline staff, and we are determined that everything will run smoothly” One of the strongest teams to take part this year will be AlItalia who have booked 8 yachts. Leading up to the official start date of October 7TH, airline employees from American Airlines, BA, United, Fed-Ex, AlItalia, Continental and many others will arrive on the island. Asked if the season is looking good, Graham Talbot said “The Interline gives us an indication of things to come and with 53 bookings we cannot complain. Traditionally, this is the time of year when we take the majority of bookings for next season. We will have a clearer picture in late October after the US and European Fall boat shows.” In organizing the 2003 Interline Regatta, not only has The Moorings received much help from a number of restaurants and bars around the BVI, the success of the event will be ensured by support from Doyle Sailmakers, and The Moorings staff. Check out caribbeanracing.com photos from last year's Interline. © Copyright 2001/2002/2003/2004/2005 caribbeanracing.com |
