The Kubuli Carib Canoe Race has become a highlight of Dive Fest over the years. On this final Saturday of Dive Fest 2002 celebrations, people came from all over Dominica to take to the sea and test their rowing strength against each other.

This year, the Corporate Races consisted of teams from Kubuli, DOWASCO, O.D. Brisbane, United Distributors Ltd., Marpin, DOMLEC, Whitchurch Travel/Caribbean Star, Courts Ltd., Royal Bank of Canada to name a few.

The race kicked off from the beach in front of Nature Island Dive. Four rowers plus a captain make up each team.

How does the race work? First, half the team (2 rowers) are transported by boat to the floating raft where the switchover will take place.

Next the remaining two rowers and the captain start the race... The boats race across the bay to the floating raft, where the first rowers jump out and the next two jump in. Then they row like crazy back to the beach!

For their hard-fought efforts, the winners received a case of Kubuli and a trophy to commemorate their success. Congratulations O.D. Brisbane team!