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UPDATE: Boat race is on! Brewers Bay to Steel Point! Action time!

The ‘mother of all races’ is on today, June 11, 2017 and is expected to be a show down among Ricardo S. Leonard aka 'Sammy' of Virgin Gorda with his go fast boat Big Pimpin, Alvin Hodge aka 'Tattoo' with his speed machine 'Tempo', and Loring George's boat, unofficially named Ram Cat. Photo: Team of Reporters
From left: The highly anticipated boat race on June 11, 2017 will be a clash between Ricardo S. Leonard aka 'Sammy' of Virgin Gorda with his go fast boat Big Pimpin, Loring George's boat, unofficially named Ram Cat, and Alvin Hodge aka 'Tattoo' with his speed machine 'Tempo'. Photo: Team of Reporters
From left: The highly anticipated boat race on June 11, 2017 will be a clash between Ricardo S. Leonard aka 'Sammy' of Virgin Gorda with his go fast boat Big Pimpin, Loring George's boat, unofficially named Ram Cat, and Alvin Hodge aka 'Tattoo' with his speed machine 'Tempo'. Photo: Team of Reporters
There are two options of routes for the big boat race, depending on weather. One will be from Road Harbour to Fort Recovery on the western end of Tortola, if the sea is calm. If the sea is rough, the showdown will be from Brewers Bay to Steel Point on the North Side of Tortola. Photo: Team of Reporters
There are two options of routes for the big boat race, depending on weather. One will be from Road Harbour to Fort Recovery on the western end of Tortola, if the sea is calm. If the sea is rough, the showdown will be from Brewers Bay to Steel Point on the North Side of Tortola. Photo: Team of Reporters
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Our newsroom can confirm that the much anticipated boat race among three go fast speed machines belonging to local boat owners is on today June 11, 2017 from 1:30 PM.

It is expected to be a show down among Ricardo S. Leonard aka 'Sammy' of Virgin Gorda with his go fast boat Big Pimpin, Alvin Hodge aka 'Tattoo' with his speed machine 'Tempo', and Loring George's boat, unofficially named Ram Cat. The other two boats are made by Nor-Techs and Sammy’s type of boat is a 36 Skater.

It is also our newsroom understanding that Michael Thomas’ boat is in the water and no word from Klenton Pickering aka ‘Chungo’.

The route is from Brewers Bay to Steel Point on the North Side of Tortola although the water seems to be a bit choppy. It is still unclear the final amount of boats that will enter the race; however, the excitement, onlookers and ‘paparazzis’ have been building since 12:00 noon today Sunday June 11, 2017.

We will be the first to bring readers up to date on this spectacular and exciting boat race.

See previous article published June 10, 2017

Is the ‘Mother of all Boat Races’ on for June 11, 2017?

- Anticipated boat race clash among Pipe, Sammy & Tattoo! Will Michael Thomas & Klenton Pickering be there?

The hype is building for the 'Mother of All Boat Races' in the Virgin Islands sea waters on Sunday June 11, 2017.

With all the trash talk, social network posts, videos, and who is a coward, the race among arguably the three fastest boats in the Virgin Islands (VI), is expected to finally take place.

It should be a clash between Ricardo S. Leonard aka 'Sammy' of Virgin Gorda with his go fast boat Big Pimpin, Alvin Hodge aka 'Tattoo' with his speed machine 'Tempo', and Loring George's boat, unofficially named Ram Cat. The other two boats are made by Nor-Techs and Sammy’s type of boat is a 36 Skater.

There are also unofficial reports that the race will also include Michael Thomas aka 'Cudgy' of Clarence Thomas Ltd, and Klenton Pickering aka 'Chungo', but these reports have not been confirmed.

The anticipation is extremely high as many of the boat men are said to be ready after bringing in overseas boat mechanics to ensure their boats are in top form and the engines are ready to roar.

Start time & route

The big boat race is to start at 1:30 PM and there are two options of routes depending on weather. One will be from Road Harbour to Fort Recovery on the western end of Tortola, if the sea is calm. If the sea is rough, the showdown will be from Brewers Bay to Steel Point on the North Side of Tortola.

While it is our understanding that no money prizes are involved, as the boat owners are racing for bragging rights, many of the fans and the public in general have wagered (bet) big money on the race.

Many fans and boat enthusiasts will be on the shores while others will be on the sea lanes in power boats to view the battle of 'who is who' in VI waters. As of now, Sammy with Big Pimpin is the favourite to win.

Social Media on fire 

Sophia M. Rubaine-Brooks aka 'Sophia B' with her Talk on All has also been keeping the public updated with her social networks post on the big and highly anticipated boat race scheduled for Sunday June 11, 2017 from around 1:30 PM Tortola time.

In addition, because of the hype, other boats are “threatening” to join the race but we will just have to wait and see when the lineup starts.

Our newsroom and Team of Reporters will be on hand to keep the public up to date on the winners, the losers and the cowards of this race.

36 Responses to “UPDATE: Boat race is on! Brewers Bay to Steel Point! Action time!”

  • hurray (10/06/2017, 16:13) Like (9) Dislike (31) Reply
    At last a good positive story that does not involve belonger a complaining that they are discriminated against in our own country. Here we have a group of belonger a who have worked hard and are now enjoying the product of their work.
  • Xxx (10/06/2017, 16:17) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Wow ok then
  • belonger (10/06/2017, 16:50) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    Are deeds guys putting their money way Dem mouth is what Dr cash price for the winner. $100,00. For starters else don't talk.
  • belonger (10/06/2017, 17:03) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
    There is a boat from Rock want to get in the stew. It's a blue with yellow stripe a 46ft Formula with 2 1200hp Mercruy Engines. Will you guys let him in.
  • boat man (10/06/2017, 17:06) Like (13) Dislike (4) Reply
    Vino you are the best you sure knows how to write a good story!
  • Big p (10/06/2017, 17:33) Like (15) Dislike (4) Reply
    My money on the green and white team from VG
  • Windy (10/06/2017, 18:10) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Heard the boats have been tested and men ready to go well sah look trouble
  • Thoughtful Sailor (10/06/2017, 18:24) Like (8) Dislike (3) Reply
    Did those foreign mechanics get work permits?
  • north west tide (10/06/2017, 19:02) Like (2) Dislike (3) Reply
    i heard Sammy buy all of rite way depends just in case heeeeeeeeeee
  • Planj (10/06/2017, 19:23) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
    Just Hype... Talk...Nothing more...Won't happen..
  • musa (10/06/2017, 19:24) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    b careful guys and have fun
  • concern (10/06/2017, 19:32) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    Remember safety first
  • AKA (10/06/2017, 20:02) Like (6) Dislike (2) Reply
    Slappy Lipschitz aka Slappy Lipschitz thinks all these "aka"names are a crock of dog dung aka dog poo aka dog shit.
  • West side (10/06/2017, 20:07) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Team tempo in the house
  • Bad tempo (10/06/2017, 21:09) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    Tempo all the way. ..west run things
  • limit (10/06/2017, 21:53) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    $300,000 anyone west is da best orhow ever yo want it
  • alltheway (10/06/2017, 23:04) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    Yeessssss.. big pimpin it tis. Love that boat long time.
  • somebody (11/06/2017, 00:20) Like (14) Dislike (3) Reply
    Lets thank god for his protective mercies As these young guys in a friendly atmosphere come together out of love to demonstrate that rivalry could be sweet amongst mates. Father god we ask your blessings as we even their friends and buddies pray for their protection. Please god cover them With the bloodThisweAsk in your name.
  • Jack B (11/06/2017, 05:17) Like (9) Dislike (3) Reply
    Time now for them to make this happen.. Fed-up of the talk. I can't wait... Just ensure you have the emergency Helicopter flying over head with professional divers, long rope ladders and a medical crew... So these guys can Run these boats without fear.....All out speed..
  • billybob (11/06/2017, 09:04) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    green machine all the way
  • Bvi boatman (11/06/2017, 09:56) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Tell st Thomas this is bvi thing, prove himself first then he is welcome to the an ternational shoot-out.
    When ever that is schedule.
  • Spectator (11/06/2017, 15:36) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Hope Sammy dem alright. Geez!!
  • a boat (11/06/2017, 15:50) Like (0) Dislike (2) Reply
    the kat will flippp lol lime
  • Jack B (11/06/2017, 15:57) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    When its over done, finish accomplish with a winner... I will say finally.. Amen...it happened.
  • wize up (11/06/2017, 16:18) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Sammy


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