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Mariner Gains Popularity in Puerto Rico

Nathan Bayreuther - 9/26/2024

The digital newsletter "All At Sea" recently published a fantastic article about the Mariner's popularity in Puerto Rico. Written by Carol Bareuther, the article quotes Miguel Casellas and talks about the history of the Mariner as well as the growth of the Puerto Rico Mariner Fleet along the south coast. An excerpt:

"During COVID, a fleet of 5 or 6 Mariners started racing again in Salinas," says Casellas. "I started racing in 2022 and bought a boat from Ohio. At the time, I had retired from sailing/racing for 15 years. Robbie Ramos encouraged people to start buying Mariners and to keep them at his facilities in Salinas." The fleet has since expanded with 18 to 20 boats competing in two classes.

Click below to read the entire article.

Mariner Fleet Gains Popularity

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