Glynn Thomas, General Manager at Port Louis Marina, a breath-taking Grenada yacht charter destination, nestled in the Caribbean, and his team are ready to welcome the first yachts participating in the inaugural RORC Transatlantic Race. Two majestic Maxi Yachts, charter yacht Lupa of London and sailing yacht Windfall, are expected to reach Port Louis Marina tomorrow morning, on Thursday, December 11, 2014. As this is the inaugural race, the winner will set a race record for the 2,995 nautical mile RORC Transatlantic Race.

Ready and waiting at Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina © RORC/James Bremridge

“This race is going to help put Port Louis and Grenada on the map as a yachting destination,” commented Glynn Thomas. “It is really important that Grenada supports this event as yachting in Grenada has become a bigger and bigger income generator for the country, and we are delighted to be working with the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) and the Grenada Tourism Authority for the first Transatlantic Race to come to Grenada.

“This race is a step-up for the team at Port Louis. We are more used to cruising boats coming in during the day with sailors that are on holiday, rather than race boats that haven’t seen land for 3,000 miles. For the RORC Transatlantic Race we have planned for Maxi racing yachts that might be coming in at night with very tired sailors. We will still keep the standard of welcome that all our guests receive; regardless of what time they arrive. All of the staff are talking about the race and they are keen to see the boats come in and give them a Port Louis welcome that they will appreciate.”

The remaining yachts, which are from all over the world, are expected to arrive in Grenada over the coming week.