Detail Solicitors host maiden yacht race

It was an exciting moment for lovers of water sports as Detail Commercial Solicitors (DETAIL), an enterprising Lagos law firm, held the maiden edition of ‘DETAIL Pursuit Race’; sailing competition.

The sailing competition, which held on Saturday at June 10, 2017 at the Lagos Yacht Club, Onikan, Lagos, was graced by special dignitaries, especially clients of Detail Commercial Solicitors, members of the yacht club and other invited guests.

As well, a total of 24 boats comprising; nine Lightning, 11 Hobie, and four Mixed Monohull, participated in this first annual race, which produced winners in different categories who were awarded trophies for their commendable performances on water.

One of the highlights of the day was the presentation of trophies to the winners, especially Eddie Avy and Gabriel Hunsa, who emerged the overall winner of the maiden edition of DETAIL Pursuit Race.

Explaining the rationale behind the sponsorship of the race, Ayuli Jemide, lead partner, DETAIL, said after trophy presentation to the winners that the law firm was pleased to support the Lagos Yacht Club’s sailing activities and also give back by sponsoring the race. Jemide also assured the leadership of the yacht club of the law firm’s commitment at making the DETAIL Pursuit Race an annual event.

Excited over the successful hosting of the maiden race, David Kruyt, Commodore, Lagos Yacht Club, thanked DETAIL for sponsoring the race while looking forward to a continued partnership, and encouraging more Nigerians to participate in boat yachting beefing up the membership of the club from its 70 percent foreign and 30 percent Nigerian ratio.

Besides the exciting activities on water, the boat race witnessed live music amid food and drinks at the yacht club, while DETAIL further presented its corporate branded goodies to guests and participants.