Bain now two-time national sculling champion

Mon, Nov 11th 2013, 11:38 AM

TREASURE CAY, Abaco -- The Sands Man in Boat Championship took place in Treasure Cay, Abaco this past weekend, and Clayton Bain was once again crowned as the Truly Bahamian Sculling Champion. The second annual national sculling championship was very successful, with scullers coming from Long Island, Andros, Abaco and Grand Bahama.

The sculling championship weekend began on Friday with a motorcade that started at the newly opened Jimmy's Wines and Spirits Store in Marsh Harbour, and ended in Coopers's Town, Abaco. The motorcade then headed to Treasure Cay public beach, where the sculling championship was to be held the next day.

On Saturday, the morning began with the Triple B Malta Junior sailing races. Chloe Sweeting won the junior sailing event, Joey Gale was second and Rachel Sands placed third. The second event for the day was the E-class sailing races.

Gale was first; Steven Rolle placed second, and Clayton Bain finished third. At 6 p.m., the sculling races began and after three heats, well-known sculler Bain emerged victorious. This is the second year in a row that Bain has won, proving he is the ultimate sculling champion and the man to beat in 2014. George Kelly, Bahamian Brewery and Beverage's sculling organizer commented:

"The sculling race was actually very close as all of the scullers were world-class scullers. Bain is a strong competitor and had to work hard for this win." Lynden Johnson, sales and marketing manager at Bahamian Brewery and Beverage Co. Ltd., commented:

"The crowd was extremely excited about the day. The New Entry Band performance was great, and the crowd was thrilled with well-known entertainer Geno D. It was just a wonderful weekend. Bahamian Brewery and Beverage is proud to have re-introduced this old tradition to The Bahamas and is a continued supporter of the sport."

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