CELTIC V CLEANS UP AT PRESIDENTE REGATTA
LA ROMANA, Dominican Republic (Feb. 11, 2007) - Pepe Rodriguez and crew aboard Celtic V swept the inaugural Casa de Campo Regatta 2007 Presidente Cup.
Riding a string of first-place finishes in five races, Celtic V won overall honors and a Corum watch. Celtic V had won the four buoy races on the first two days of racing and then added a final victory in Saturday's race to Isla Catalina.
"We came to win," said Celtic V owner Pepe Rodriguez, whose crew included his uncle Xavier as tactician.
Rodriguez plans to campaign his Frers 45 on the Caribbean circuit in the coming weeks, but has an affinity for the Presidente Cup, hosted at the Casa de Campo Yacht Club and Marina.
"This regatta is the best", Rodriguez said. "There's nothing that can compare to this event in the Caribbean. It's the best place for an owner because everything you need is right here."
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