EXUMA -- Although the morning of the sculling race was gloomy and full of rain, the sun came out and allowed the Sands 'Man in the Boat' event to be a huge success at this year's National Family Island Regatta in George Town, Exuma.
The regatta's deejay was a huge supporter; his announcement of the sculling races resulted in 24 scullers registering, and more scullers registered for the race once the races began. There was an impressive turnout of spectators at the races, including Prime Minister Perry Christie and other cabinet ministers.
"The crowd was extremely engaging, shouting for their favorite sculler," said Lynden Johnson, sales and marketing manager at Bahamian Brewery and Beverage Co. Ltd. "One of the highlights of the day was when Sam Brown's oar broke and he dove into the water, collected the broken oar and actually finished the race."
After several heats, Danny Knowles, David Rolle, Stephen Rolle and Patrick Johnson, emerged as the finalists. While the finalists rested before competing for the overall title, women scullers got in on the action and showed off their sculling skills.
Of the male finalists, Stephen Rolle sculled his way to victory. Danny Knowles placed second, and David Rolle was third. Stephen Rolle also qualified for the Sands 'Man in The Boat' Sculling Championship, which will bring all the sculling winners from across the archipelago to one island for the 2014 overall title.
The next stop for the 'Man in the Boat' sculling race is Salt Pond, Long Island, over the Labour Day holiday weekend. Bahamian Brewery and Beverage Co. Ltd. encourages all interested scullers to meet them at the next sculling event. Stay tuned to their Facebook page for more information.

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