Governor General Sir Rodney Williams has presented the top prize to Renaut Stitelmann, winner of the McIntyre Mini Globe Race, during an official ceremony in Antigua and Barbuda. According to Antigua.news, the event was held at the race's designated start and finish point, marking the conclusion of a historic global sailing challenge.
The ceremony marked the culmination of a demanding solo circumnavigation that saw fifteen sailors depart from the National Sailing Academy and navigate a course around the world before returning to Antigua to complete the race.
Sir Rodney praised Antigua and Barbuda's central role in hosting and supporting the competition. He also commended race founder Don McIntyre for his vision and dedication to making ocean racing more accessible through grassroots initiatives such as the Mini Globe Race.
The Governor General noted that the event reinforces Antigua and Barbuda's standing as a premier sailing destination, one capable of staging world-class maritime competitions with distinction.
The Mini Globe Race has drawn significant international attention to the twin-island nation, further cementing its place on the global sailing map.
