Annual Wobbly Race Raises US $6,300

The Wobbly race has been one of the most looked forward to fund-raising events in the West Indies. This year too, there was no shortage of fun, frolic, and racing at the Wobbly Race event held in Antigua in the West Indies. The event is held for Antigua Barbuda Search and Rescue (ABSAR) and was able to raise EC $17,000 (US $6,300).

The Wobbly Race is sponsored by the Newport Shipyard for the past five years. They send a team every year in the West Indies to organize and host this very popular fundraising event. A total of ten teams took part in the 2017 Wobbly Race. This race is a peculiar race as the crew members and the captain of the yacht will have to build a boat on their own using two sheets of plywood and other essential supplies. The regatta was sponsored by the Association of Yacht Support Services (AYSS). Continue reading “Annual Wobbly Race Raises US $6,300”