The Tribune

The 63rd Annual National Family Island Regatta got off to a quick start this week with a competitive series of “Cup” races.

Sloop sailing in Elizabeth Harbour, Georgetown, Exuma got underway with the Emeritus Cup in Class C and Governor’s Cup in Class B. åThe Bull Reg, skippered by Exuma native “Buzzy” Rolle, took the Emeritus Cup, followed by the Lady Diane and Whitty K, both out of Long Island, in second and third place respectively.

In the race for the Governor’s Cup, the Lady Sonia took top honours followed by the New Susan Chase in second and the Lonesome Dove in third. During the four days of sailing, over 70 native sloops representing Bahamian islands are expected to compete in various races.

The regatta will feature five days of sailing with races in Classes A, B, C and D. This tradition started in 1954 and today it is one of the oldest regattas in The Islands of The Bahamas.