Britannia’s yachts Lancelot II and Lancelot have taken 1st and 2nd place in class in the Mount Gay Rum Round Barbados Race 2012.
The race around Barbados dates back to the 19th century and is based upon bragging rights for the fastest “Trading Schooner”. This was a prize worth its weight in gold to captains in an era where prices for cargo arriving ahead of rival ships commanded a massive premium.
Whilst most boats sailed for the honor of the fastest time, the consolation prize of a barrel of Mount Gay Rum for the slowest certainly spurred on some captains, and had to be discontinued after two boats remained out at sea for days stalling to take the prize.
Lancelot II, one of Britannia’s brand new fleet of Beneteau First 40s, took 1st place in class and marks another great result fot the new First 40 class.
Chris Jackson, winning Landelot II skipper, commented:
“The Mount Gay Rum Round Barbados Race is a great event and I was delighted to win such as prestigeous and historic event. The island of Barbados is a fantastic place to visit and I look forward to defending the title in 2013!”
