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Steve Black and crew of Madrugada25 of the 53 yachts taking part in the BVI class of the 2011 World Cruising Club Caribbean 1500 are now safely docked in Nanny Cay with their crews enjoying the number of different activities that have been laid on for them. Sunday night was the second night in a row of happy hour on the beach, with a beach BBQ on offer from the chef at PegLegs. Tonight is the official prizegiving, followed by a buffet dinner at PegLegs, but with many yachts still making their passage the festivities will continue until Thursday when it is anticipated that the majority of boats will have arrived.
Steve Black, founder of the Caribbean 1500 and organizer for the past 21 years, and his crew on Madrugada arrived at sun rise this morning, quickly followed by Katahdin with both receiving their cold rum punch on the dock, an undoubtedly welcome breakfast after a long time at sea. Croque Bleu, Meander and Trillium, following shortly behind, were three of 8 more boats that arrived this morning.
Meanwhile, of the six boats that stopped in Bermuda, three have set sail again and are headed south. Wavelength and Surprise set off yesterday. Ice Wars II had a one-day head start on them, and three boats – Emmy Kate, Cool Change and Liberty – are still in Bermuda prepping for the last leg of their passage.
