This year’s Grand Finale event in Soufriere topped last year’s – and that had been the biggest crowd yet! Thousands of people turned out for this signature event, the closing of Dive Fest 2008.
The day got off to an early start with beach fun and bumper boat rides from Green Island Adventures. The vendors were set up early and the scent of fish broth wafted along the bayfront, tempting revellers to delicious red snapper broth and other sumptuous offerings from this popular fishing village.
Under clear skies and Dominica’s brilliant sunshine, the Races kicked off at 2:30. A fun-filled afternoon saw eighteen teams compete. Dominica’s business houses were well-represented as the battle to become “Champion of the Seas” got underway.
Defending Champs Cable & Wireless came out in full force. Although they had some tough competition, they were able to retain their status and claim the trophy once again in 2008. Congratulations to 1st Place Winners Cable & Wireless and to all the brave rowers who participated in this year’s event.
That makes two years in a row for them! Only Dominica Brewery & Beverages (Kubuli) has ever won the Championship three years running.
2008 Winners: Cable & Wireless
Can they become the second Corporate Team to “threepeat”?
Find out at next year at Dive Fest 2009 – July 10th to 19th, 2009!
