With Finally My Darling having arrived safely in Martinique on 18th February, this was the last yacht to receive their warm welcome by the Le Marin marina staff.
The crews ended their crossing with a farewell party, receiving presents and awards, as well as enjoying the magnificent spread of food, and music played by a musician from St. Pierre.
Along with all the boats receiving prizes, Roxy was presented with the Medallion of the City and the children were awarded their ‘Young Argonaut’ certificates.
Elliott and Marina Haynes of NEPTUNE II and Sam Graves of PENNY LANE were presented with “Young Argonaut” certificates in recognition of their crossing of the Atlantic
The AO2 fleet awards the crew of DOUDOU with a package of Doudou brand toilet paper, a best-selling brand in Martinique
All the participants thanked the Tourist Board for their hospitality by presenting them with a ‘thank you’ card with a photo of each boat and signatures from their crew.
Sam Graves on PENNY LANE presents Lucie Baudin, director of the Marin Tourist Board with a thank you card
On behalf of everyone at Cornell Sailing we would like to thank both marinas on each side of the Atlantic and our participants, wishing you all the best for your future sailing adventures.
Atlantic Odyssey ll La Palma – Martinique participants 2015 (in La Palma marina)
