The World Diam Tour Caribbean 2023/2024 has concluded, marking the end of the second season.
The season kicked off in November 2023 with the SMYC Grand Prix, exclusively for Diam 24 boats, held in the waters of Great Bay. Trophies were awarded to team Karibuni for the first-place position, followed by team Cry Baby in second, and team ASMDA in third.
The Caribbean Multihull Challenge in early February marked the second regatta of the World Diam Tour racing schedule. This three-day event attracted ten Diam 24 boats, with Team Merlin clinching the overall win, followed by team Karibuni and team Look Up in second and third places.
February’s highlight was the Sint Maarten Heineken Regatta, the biggest event of the season. Team Merlin won the regatta, with Buzz Race Team and team Karibuni taking second and third places.
In April, the third edition of the Friars Bay Race took place, with team Cry Baby taking the overall win. Buzz Race Team came in second and team Karibuni third.
The season culminated with the Karibuni Grand Prix on May 11, 2024, the last race of the racing schedule. Team Karibuni won the race, followed by team Cry Baby and team Look Up. The overall World Diam Tour Caribbean trophy went to Team Karibuni, celebrating their outstanding performance throughout the racing season.
In addition to the boat winners, the crew ranking was also announced. Tess Reshetiloff and Leo Whitting ended in third place with 33 points, Pierre Altier secured second place with 41 points, and Joris Vanden Eynde and Erick Clement were the fleet winners, both with 45 points. Next season will kick off in November 2024 with the SMYC Grand Prix and will be followed by a similar schedule as 2023/2024.
