Puerto Rico’s Mariner Sailboat Fleet Gains Popularity Along South Coast

The Resurgence of the Mariner Sailboat in Puerto Rico

An old design is enjoying new interest in Puerto Rico. The Mariner, a 19’ family version of the Rhodes 19 first built by U.S. Olympic Gold Medalist George O’Day in 1963, is a fleet that’s growing in numbers along the South Coast of the island, especially in Ponce, Salinas, and Guayama.

History and Popularity of the Mariner Design

“Three to four Mariners started racing in Puerto Rico 7 to 8 years ago,” says Miguel Casellas...