NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Skippers that competed in the 2019 St. Valentine Regatta last weekend received their awards today at a special ceremony at the Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources, the ministry responsible for regattas. This year’s event was hosted in honour of its founder Eleazor “Barber J” Johnson, who passed away last month. Johnson’s […]
FARMER’S CAY, EXUMA — The 21st Annual Farmers Cay Regatta took place on Saturday in honour of the late Eleazor “Barber J” Johnson, with a total of 12 Class C boats competing. There were three series races and one ocean race. Whitty K won all four of the races and was crowned champion. ‘Keep your Eyes […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Members of the local sailing community are hoping that this weekend’s conclave will bring them closer to forming The Bahamas Sloop Sailing Federation. The sailing conclave begins today and wraps up tomorrow at the Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources. Boat owner and conclave organizer Dwayne Higgins said that bringing everyone together […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Eleazor “Barber J” Johnson, founder of the St. Valentine’s Day “Catch Me if You Can” Regatta, passed away in the hospital on Wednesday morning. Along with his contributions to the sailing community, Johnson was also a well-known entrepreneur. “We found out around 1 a.m., and honestly, my phone has not stop ringing […]
EXUMA, BAHAMAS – Junior sailors took to the waters during day three of the Bul Reg Regatta in George Town, Exuma this past weekend. Lady Kayla, skippered by Kristino Rolle, won the Junior Sailing championship. Baby Wave, skippered by Elron Rolle, finished in second place, and Man ‘O’ War rounded off the top three. Seven […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The annual Best of the Best Regatta wrapped up on Sunday at the Montagu foreshore. The New Legend claimed the ‘A’ class title with Running Tide and Ed Sky finishing second and third respectively. In the ‘B’ Class, Susan Chase was the winner, followed by Eudeva and the Lonesome Dove. And in […]
