The 2014 Anguilla Day round-the-island boat race was a triumph for the A-class boat, Sonic, steered by Captain Eddy. The fast-sailing vessel led the race from start to finish. It covered the distance in five and a half hours – snatching first place well ahead of its competitors.
In second place was Real Deal, followed in third, fourth, fifth and sixth positions by Viking, NWO, Light & Peace and De Tree respectively.
The other participating boats were Superstar, Wizard, Eagle, Miss Anguilla, Satellite, Stinger and De Chan.
Early during the race, there were periods of squally weather which resulted in some disappointment. Miss Anguilla sank and Satellite lost its mast. In another incident, a crew member of Stinger had to be given medical assistance.
As customary, two barges, one bearing the banner of LIME and the other, bearing the banner of DIGICEL, followed the boat race loaded with large numbers of boat-racing fans and other persons enjoying the Anguilla Day holiday.
