An event which went on reported was that the racing boat Superstar struck a reef just minutes before completing the August Tuesday race at Island Harbour.

Some of the crowd at Point Bay, Island Harbour, looking at the race

The Superstar was one of three boats in leading positions and was heading to win the race when it unfortunately got on the reef just north of Scilly Cay.

L-R: Satellite and Superstar just outside reef in Island Harbour

By that time the Satellite raced towards the winning position.

Fishing vessels helping to get the Superstar off the reef

Other boats in the rear went to the assistance of the Superstar and was able to free it from the reef.

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