Dale Brangman and crew Tre’sure Nanette navigated a crowded St. George’s Harbour with surgical precision to claim the Ace Installers Regatta 2026 title.
In what proved to be a tactical masterclass, the duo fended off a high-calibre fleet of Comet Class sailors to secure the first major silverware of the season in the historic East End waters.
Brangman and Nanette established their dominance early, picking up two bullet finishes across the day's races. Their consistency proved the deciding factor, as they finished with a total of 4 points, narrowly edging out their closest rivals in a regatta where every puff of wind in the harbour was vital.
The battle for the remaining podium spots was a tightly contested affair. Maxwell Curtis and Wesley Tucker pushed the leaders until the final leg, eventually securing second place with 5 points. Meanwhile, the experienced Gladwin Lambert, assisted by Amber Bradshaw, utilised their local knowledge to navigate the shifts and claim third with 9 points.
The Ace Installers Regatta is renowned for its technical difficulty, with the narrow confines of the harbour often creating unpredictable wind pockets. Brangman’s ability to find clean air amidst the crowded fleet allowed him to dictate the tempo of both winning races, rarely looking troubled once he secured the lead.
As the Comet Class prepares for the heavy summer schedule, Brangman has laid down a significant marker, proving that his partnership with Nanette is the one to beat heading into the heritage months.
Ace Installers Regatta 2026
04 Dale Brangman/Tre’sure Nanette
05 Maxwell Curtis/Wesley Tucker
09 Gladwin Lambert/Amber Bradshaw
09 Geovanni Hayward/Sivaja Perinchief
12 Gregory Wade/Geno Smith
15 Quinton Simons/Zane Hendrickson
19 Lorenzo Lambert/Shane Morrisey
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