The fourth edition of the Lagos Yacht Club Annual Boat
Racing Competition proudly sponsored by Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC) held recently
at the Lagos Yacht Club, Onikan, Lagos ended amid fan-fare.
At the end of the
exercise, which was witnessed by a large crowd of boat race lovers, including
school children and foreigners from different parts of the world, the 1st, 2nd
and 3rd place winners were awarded in three categories – Combined Monohull
Class, Hobie Class and Lightning Class.
A total number of 22
boats took part in the completion but 19 boats were able to complete the race
in the annual event that usually holds in the month of April.
Speaking at the end
of the competition, the National Sales Director, Nigerian Bottling Company
Limited, Mr. Dan Fratila, said that NBC Coca-Cola Regatta Cup was part of his
company’s social responsibility to Nigeria.
“Coca-Cola is a
company that encourages people to do sports,” Dan Fratila said. “We have been
doing so through football and many other sporting activities. Nigerian has been
a very good business ground for us over the years and as we make profit, it is
also good we give back to the society. This NBC Coca-Cola Regatta Cup is part
of our CRS to the people,” he added.
Also speaking at the
occasion, the Sailing Secretary, Lagos Yacht Club, Mr. David Mcnaught, praised
the effort of all the participants for their zeal and determination, adding
that the NBC Coca-Cola Regatta Cup would continue to grow.
Dan Fratila, a
cyclist, tennis player and a marathoner further stated that his company would
continue to support the Lagos Yacht Club, which according to him, had been a ‘good
client’ for 20 years now.
Among the prize
winners were Marc Coakley, Julian Hardy, Morten Foght, Paul Okereke, Mike
Barnes, Lanre Mabawonku, Alan Davies and John Shidiak.
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