The George Town family Regatta!

The GT family regatta was everything it was cranked up to be and then some. We had 4 days of great racing. They say the GT regatta is the best. The boats have hailed from Exuma, Ragged Island, Eleuthuera, Andros and the Abacos to race in this regatta. This is the 56th race. Regattas play a very vital part int the cultural heritage of the Bahamians. Bringing them together in a tradition of boat buildings, sailing and sportsmanship in a spirit of camaraderie and friendly rivalry. This year the cruisers got involved too. We sponsored a locals boat named "Two Friends". Once the community learned Penny was an artist, she had her work cut out for her. I made the stencils of the boat name and Penny traced them onto the boats. Not only did she do "Two Friends", but they sweet talked her into doing 2 other boats, "Lady Sonia" and "Bull Reg". They are owned by a local named Buzzie, who also owns Porgy's Bar & Grill.

After a long day of painting, it's off to Porgy's we go for some fun.

Bob & Penny dancing... to the tunes of Rake-N-Shake...

Class A, Lady Sonia with Penny...

Penny showing off her free hand lettering...


the race...

even the late Anna Nicole Smith's boat was racing...(This one is for you Laura Beth!!)

the boats coming in on the big barge from all the different Islands...





Two Friends waiting for the race to begin...

boats coming off the barge...

the little town of GT turned into another town within itself. Shacks like this were set up to serve drinks, food, drinks and more food. Fabulous!!!

This is one event everyone should put on their "Bucket List."

More later...