NASSAU, Bahamas - One hundred and sixteen sailors on 16 boats driven by steady breezes and a will to win battled it out in the 176-mile Miami-Nassau race in November vying for a chance to take home the coveted Nassau Cup. When it was all over, the sought-after silver symbol of success went to Denali, a 55' Ker skippered by Michael D'Amelio of the Boston Yacht Club with a crew of 13.

Second to cross the line was Ocean Warrior, winner of the Abaco Half Hull for the best performance by a Bahamian boat. Lenjohn Van der Wel, with two round the world races under his belt, and a journey from South Africa to The Bahamas, helmed the Class 40', finishing just over four hours behind D'Amelio's 55-footer that took top honours after finishing in race in 17 hours, 23 minutes and 55 seconds -- a fast race 11 hours ahead of the last of the fleet, but a time that left the all-time record of 14 hours, 26 minutes and 39 seconds untouched.

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