Saturday, November 29, 2014, will be marked by the start of the very first RORC Transatlantic Race, in partnership with the International Maxi Association (IMA). The 2,995 nautical mile race across the Atlantic Ocean will kick off from Lanzarote bound for the breath-taking Grenada yacht holiday location, nestled in the Caribbean. All of the participating yachts are now safely moored in Puerto Calero Marina and Tuesday night saw Westerhall Rums host an amazing rum party for competitors.
Competitors in the RORC Transatlantic Race enjoyed rum sampling at the Westerhall Rums rum party in Lanzarote, Canary Islands - Image by RORC/James Mitchell
The Westerhall Estate in Grenada has distilled rum since the early 1800’s and the privately owned company’s award winning rums are renowned throughout the Caribbean and by rum lovers the world over.
Nick Kingsman, Director Westerhall Rums UK hosted a rum party at the RORC Transatlantic Race Event Lounge with a variety of sipping rums for tasting including Westerhall Rums premium brands; Plantation Rum, Vintage and the recently released 7 year old Dark.
Nick Kingsman, Managing Director, Westerhall Rums and Nick Elliott, Racing Manager, Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) - © RORC/James Mitchell
The RORC Transatlantic Race crews enjoyed traditional nutmeg-infused Grenadian rum punch and canapés as the rhythmic tunes of the Caribbean heated up the atmosphere at Puerto Calero Marina.
“Westerhall Rums is delighted to support the RORC Transatlantic Race,” commented Nick Kingsman. “This race embodies many shared values with Westerhall Rums; heritage, tradition, quality and refinement. Many sailors enjoy rum and we hope that this introduction to our distinctive brand will be a lasting memory. Westerhall Rums wishes all of the yachts fair winds to Grenada, where we will be delighted to entertain you once again.”
Competitors enjoy the Westerhall Rums punch and their new pink caps! © RORC/James Mitchell
Boats ranging in size from 40-100ft and crews from 15 different nations are bound for Grenada and looking forward to their special welcome. The yachts will be hosted at Camper and Nicholsons‘ Port Louis Marina.
