2022 Painkiller Cup Recap

Perfect conditions were on hand for the January 15th Painkiller Cup. Flat sea conditions and light wind met the racers at the start of the 14-mile team race at Trellis Bay. Brian Duff and the BVI Yacht Sales Team stepped out to an early lead and, after 3 hours and 30 minutes reached the finish at White Bay, Jost Van Dyke in first place.

The shorter Mini-Painkiller Cup Race started at Sandy Cay. A field of 21-racers paddled the 3.5-miles to White Bay.

• Josh Morrell took the bullet with Andrew “Tubes” Thompson in 2nd while Christian Thompson (no relation) finished 3rd
• A father/son duo rounded out the top five with Andy Morrell in 4th and Sam Morrell in 5th.
• Christine Joseph was the top women in 9th overall followed by Jessica Bamford who finished in 10th. The 3rd women was Kate Mallin, who finished in 11th overall!
• In the team relay portion of the event Team BVI Yacht Sales comprising Duff, Danny Petrovic and Moon collected $2,250 for their winning efforts.
• 2nd place in the team relay went to the Old Farts Team of Lee Donovan, Johan Henry and Amanda Petrovic.
• 3rd place was the Sunburn Drink Team from Florida while Lis Bailey from Guana Island led Team Jus For We to 4th.