America 250 Fautasi Regatta
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — It’s official. Vatia’s Fuao has captured the America 250 Fautasi Regatta grand final, powering through brutal weather conditions yesterday morning to claim the $30,000 prize. Despite the driving rain, rough seas, and the long delay before the race could finally begin,...

![A group photo taken after the Captains meeting with the A250 organizing committee which includes major sponsors ASTCA & Reid Family Group, yesterday afternoon. The meeting concluded with the official announcement that the winner of the A250 Fautasi Regatta is the Vatia Fuao, skippered by (center) Olomanu Uperesa “Palako” Gaoteote, who is seen holding the 1st prize award. [ASTCA fb photo] A group photo taken after the Captains meeting](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/9933_n.jpg?itok=MMkQ-tNJ)