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Chris Sands repeats as national champion in Montagu Bay regatta
Chris Sands, the 2009 junior national champion in the Sunfish Class, repeated as national champion in the Montagu Bay regatta, once again showing his dominance in all weather conditions.
Last year's event was held in heavy air while this year's championship saw the heaviest breeze at a gentle seven knots.
Due to often non-existent breezes and occasional heavy rain squalls, the race committee...
Two-day regatta event to honour 'King' Eric
Two-day regatta event to honour 'King' Eric
By BRENT STUBBS
Senior Sports Reporter
bstubbs@tribunemedia.net
AFTER making a tremendous contribution to the sport of sailing as both a sponsor and administrator, King Eric Gibson is gearing up for the biggest recognition that he has ever received.
A group of local businessmen have come together to honour Gibson by hosting a two-day regatta in Montagu Beach that was postponed from this weeken...
Talks about a regatta committee in the works
Talks about a regatta committee in the works
By BRENT STUBBS
Senior Sports Reporter
bstubbs@tribunemedia.net
AT a Skipper's Party on Tuesday night to launch this weekend's King Eric Regatta in Montagu Bay, there was some discussion on the formation of a regatta commission.
The idea is that the sailing commission, which will be set up similar to the junkanoo commission, will take the responsibility from the Ministry of Youth, Sports and C...
Caribbean Bottling Company Shares the Coca-Cola Love at St. Valentine's Day Regatta
Annual Sailing Event Aims to Celebrate The Regatta Culture...The Caribbean Bottling Company (CBC) will be sharing a bit of Coca-Cola...
King Eric 'All for One' Regatta on Montagu Bay scheduled for Majority Rule Day weekend
NASSAU, The Bahamas - The Hon. Shane Gibson, Minister of Labour & National Insurance, right, updates the press on the upcoming King Eric Gibson 'All for One' Regatta scheduled for Majority Rule Day weekend, January 9-11, 2016 at Montagu Bay. Also pictured on Wednesday at the Bahama Grill press conference: Cindy Gay, of the Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources Regatta Desk, and Eric Gibso...
Regattas may return this summer
Regattas may return this summer
MARINE Resources and Family Island Affairs Minister Clay Sweeting says he expects several Family Island regattas and festivals will be held this summer once COVID-19 cases remain low in the country.
Regattas and festivals return
Regattas and festivals return
AGRICULTURE and Family Island Affairs Minister Clay Sweeting yesterday announced the relaunch of festivals, homecomings and regattas after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
BTC Sponsors National Family Island Regatta in Exuma
BTC Sponsors National Family Island Regatta in Exuma
Following a two-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic, BTC is excited to continue its on-going sponsorship of the National Family Island Regatta; the first to kick off this week in George Town, Exuma.
“BTC has been one of our longest and most outstanding sponsors over the years,” said Danny Strachan, Chairman and Commodore of the National Family Island Regatta. “We are extremely deligh...
Local committee needs financial help to host regatta
Local committee needs financial help to host regatta
Last month, The Bahamas' National Family Island Regatta made a triumphant return to the Exumas after a two-year hiatus, due to pandemic protocols. Grand Bahama, however, did not have a spot in the region's top sloop sailing festival.
BTC supports Long Island Regatta
BTC supports Long Island Regatta
BTC is excited about the return of many cultural events including last week’s Long Island Regatta and Cat Island Rake and Scrape Festival.
BTC’s Senior Manager for Events & Sponsorships, Carole Barnett said: “We are happy to be back in the Family Islands building stronger bonds within the communities. The Long Island Regatta is an event that BTC has supported for many years, and we were h...