KFC watersports at Chag

CHAGVILLE Beach in the western peninsula of Trinidad will come alive on Sunday with an all-day programme of watersport activities. This was revealed yesterday by Wendy Alleyne, Brand Manager of the KFC chain of restaurants at a media conference staged at Prestige Holdings, Sackville Street, Port-of-Spain. Also in attendance were Garth Marshall, president of the Powerboats Association and Neil Giuseppi, managing director of Communication Specialists Limited. Alleyne said the programme, from 9.30 a to 6 pm, is a collaborative effort between KFC and the Powerboats Association and will be titled “The KFC Water Sports and Family Day.” The series of events include powerboat racing, a model boat competition, jet ski events; and a car and boat show. She said there will also be activities and attractions for young children including face painting and a “bouncy castle” with appearances by Chicky, the KFC mascot. “It’s truly going to be a day that the whole family will be able to enjoy,” said Alleyne yesterday. Added musical entertainment will be provided by a top deejay from popular radio station 96.1FM. A major attraction, said Alleyne, is the fact that the entire circuit for the powerboat and jet ski races will be in full view of the public. Powerboat Association’s Mar-shall said several of the leading powerboats will be involved in the regatta including Castrol Extreme, Mobil Intense, Blaze, White Heat, Right Formula, High Spirit, Hero 2 and a few pirogues.

He said there will be five races each for the powerboats and the jet skis every half-hour and a full safety crew including life-guards, paramedics and medical facilities is prepared to accommodate any emergency. Marshall described the course venue as one of the best with wide open calm waters making for keen, competitive races. He said Great Race winner Mr Solo will not be taking part as it is currently undergoing routine repairs in preparation for this year’s event from Trinidad to Tobago. Aleyne said the effort is the first opportunity KFC has been afforded to make a contribution to the Chagville area after opening an outlet on the beachfront several years ago. “In addition we thought it will be fitting to expand our support of sporting events to the powerboat fraternity,” Alleyne sad. She pointed out that over the past few years KFC have been involved in the sponsorship of cricket, including the national Under-13 competition; a Youth Development Programme with the Alescon Comet Club in Charlieville; and over the recent Indian Arrival holiday staged the KFC Super Sixes tournament at Monroe Road, Cunupia. Another focus has been football, and earlier this year, she pointed out, as part of KFC’s 30th anniversary celebrations, Dundee Football Club of the Scottish Premier League were brought to Trinidad and Tobago for a series of matches.