Southern Sun Ikoyi Holds 5th Annual Offshore Challenge

With vibrantly coloured hulls and a fleet of boats, Southern Sun Ikoyi recently dominated the Lagos high seas during the 5th Annual Offshore Challenge, 2015.

With excellent weather forecasts, the sporting event kicked off at the prestigious Lagos Yacht Club (LYC) amidst great anticipation for which team among the 21 boats would emerge the winner.

The participating boats include the Lightning Fleet, Hobbie Fleet and Combined Monohull amidst others.

The Southern Sun Ikoyi Offshore Challenge has over the years become one of the most popular attractions in the city and a popular event in the club’s annual sailing competition calendar.

In addition to winning prizes, the annual sailing event has a goal for reigniting a passion for sports and improving the wellbeing of the community, said Ubong Nseobot Sales and PR Manager Southern Sun Ikoyi.

Commodore of the Lagos Yacht Club David Kruyt expressed delight in the competition saying, “This has been yet another record year for us judging by the quality of the annual sponsorship by Southern Sun Ikoyi.

“We also greatly congratulate the fantastic sailors for their enthusiasm in promoting this sporting challenge by putting in their best efforts and energy in giving us a special race”.

In bringing the day’s activities to a conclusion, guests were treated to delicious finger foods and wine.

Trophies and prizes of buffet dinner, Sunday brunch and weekend stays at the Southern Sun Ikoyi were presented to the winners of all three categories.
Nseobot reiterated Southern Sun Ikoyi’s commitment to sponsoring many more forthcoming annual offshore sporting competitions.