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Bahamas Sailing Association Hosts ISAF Technical Course For Coaches
May-05-11 12:20
The Bahamas sailing Association (BSA) have hosted their first Level 1 'Technical Course for Coaches', funded by Olympic Solidarity through the Bahamas Olympic Committee this week.
The course has been supported by the International Sailing Federation (ISAF) 'Connect to Sailing' project and Tom Wilson, ISAF Trainer has been over in the Bahamas working with the coaches along with Maria Aaboe, BSA Senior Instructor.
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The course has been supported by the International Sailing Federation (ISAF) 'Connect to Sailing' project and Tom Wilson, ISAF Trainer has been over in the Bahamas working with the coaches along with Maria Aaboe, BSA Senior Instructor.
More on ISAF Website(more...)
The Nassau Guardian: Sir Durward gives Olympic medals to museum
Apr-15-11 22:33
By KELSIE JOHNSON NG Sports Reporter, Apr-15, 2011
The country’s first two Olympic medals, and Sailing World Championships trophy, can now be seen at the National Museum of The Bahamas/Antiquities, Monuments and Museum Corporation. The gold and bronze medals won by eight-time Olympian Sir Durward ‘The Sea Wolf’ Knowles were presented by him to the museum yesterday, during an official ceremony at the Collins House Grounds.
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The country’s first two Olympic medals, and Sailing World Championships trophy, can now be seen at the National Museum of The Bahamas/Antiquities, Monuments and Museum Corporation. The gold and bronze medals won by eight-time Olympian Sir Durward ‘The Sea Wolf’ Knowles were presented by him to the museum yesterday, during an official ceremony at the Collins House Grounds.
(more...)The Tribune: Sir Durward Knowles hands over medals to the National Museum
Apr-15-11 14:54
Published On:Friday, April 15, 2011 | By BRENT STUBBS
CALLING it his "last hurrah" in the public arena, national icon Sir Durward Knowles presented his most valuable possessions - World Championship Trophy and Olympic gold and bronze medals - to the National Museum of the Bahamas.
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CALLING it his "last hurrah" in the public arena, national icon Sir Durward Knowles presented his most valuable possessions - World Championship Trophy and Olympic gold and bronze medals - to the National Museum of the Bahamas.
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Grand Bahama Sailing Club hosts 2011 Bahamas Laser Midwinters
Mar-22-11 21:33
Published in the Tribune On:Tuesday, March 22, 2011
THE nation's second city hosted a sailing event that featured sailors from across the Bahamas.
The 2011 Bahamas Laser Midwinters was put on by the Grand Bahama Sailing Club with competitors traveling from Harbour Island, New Providence and Freeport.
Two divisions of boats sailed, the Laser 4.7 and the Laser Radials. The Laser 4.7 class is popular among junior sailors who have just graduated from Optimist sailing. As sailors weigh out of the 4.7 class, they typically move on to the Laser Radial class, which requires the control of a larger sail. There were a total of 11 boats on the race course.
Chris Sands, of the Nassau Yacht Club, got first place in the Laser Radial division. Sands took first play in each of the nine races in a dominant performance to finish with an adjusted score of eight.(more...)
THE nation's second city hosted a sailing event that featured sailors from across the Bahamas.
The 2011 Bahamas Laser Midwinters was put on by the Grand Bahama Sailing Club with competitors traveling from Harbour Island, New Providence and Freeport.
Two divisions of boats sailed, the Laser 4.7 and the Laser Radials. The Laser 4.7 class is popular among junior sailors who have just graduated from Optimist sailing. As sailors weigh out of the 4.7 class, they typically move on to the Laser Radial class, which requires the control of a larger sail. There were a total of 11 boats on the race course.
Chris Sands, of the Nassau Yacht Club, got first place in the Laser Radial division. Sands took first play in each of the nine races in a dominant performance to finish with an adjusted score of eight.(more...)
Thank You Local Press For Your Support!
Mar-02-11 14:10
Thank you local Bahamian press for your support!
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The Nassau Guardian: BSA doing its part to develop sailing
Dec-09-10 11:04
(By SPORTS WRITER For The Guardian on 12/8/2010)
SAILING
For the past six years, the Bahamas Sailing Association (BSA) has been teaching inner city kids the joys of sailing.
Sailing is now part of the curriculum in three public schools, with participation by over 80 students, and the association's eight-week summer camp trains more than 100 children annually from 29 schools in New Providence and the Family Islands.(more...)
SAILING
For the past six years, the Bahamas Sailing Association (BSA) has been teaching inner city kids the joys of sailing.
Sailing is now part of the curriculum in three public schools, with participation by over 80 students, and the association's eight-week summer camp trains more than 100 children annually from 29 schools in New Providence and the Family Islands.(more...)
The Press: About the Sunfish Nationals 2010
Dec-01-10 22:14
ISAF: Bahamas Sailing: The Sands Supremacy
Nov-30-10 06:48
Seventeen year old Christopher Sands added his fourth Bahamian national champion title in 2010 when he won the Sunfish National Championship regatta last weekend, narrowly beating his rivals for first place.
Earlier this year Chris Sands won the Sunfish Junior Nationals and also the Laser Junior Nationals. Last weekend he became the Bahamas Laser National Champion at senior level and now he also captures the Sunfish senior title. In July 2010 Sands was accepted to the ISAF Athlete Participation Programme and to be only the fouth sailor to represent Bahamas at the Volvo Youth Sailing ISAF World Championship in Istanbul. Sailing the Laser Radial, Sands finished in 28th position.(more...)
Earlier this year Chris Sands won the Sunfish Junior Nationals and also the Laser Junior Nationals. Last weekend he became the Bahamas Laser National Champion at senior level and now he also captures the Sunfish senior title. In July 2010 Sands was accepted to the ISAF Athlete Participation Programme and to be only the fouth sailor to represent Bahamas at the Volvo Youth Sailing ISAF World Championship in Istanbul. Sailing the Laser Radial, Sands finished in 28th position.(more...)
Bahamian Press: Daniel Gibson Captures the 2010 Bahamas Optimist National Championship Title
Oct-08-10 15:37
sail-world.com and on the Web: Bahamas Optimist National Championship title awarded
Oct-06-10 09:11
Bahamas Opti National Championship saw a total of thirty-six boats compete this past weekend on Montagu Bay in Nassau. Sailors coming from Nassau, but also from Long Island, Abaco, Freeport, Governor’s Harbour and Harbour Island.
Three races were sailed on Saturday in light wind conditions and four races were completed on Sunday in 8-11 knots winds.
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Three races were sailed on Saturday in light wind conditions and four races were completed on Sunday in 8-11 knots winds.
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The Nassau Guardian: Gibson, 14, captures national title
Oct-05-10 07:26
A total of 36 boats competed this past weekend at Montagu Bay in New Providence in the championship fleet of the 2010 Bahamas Opti National Championships. Sailors from New Providence took part, along with young sailors from Long Island, Abaco, Grand Bahama, Eleuthera and Harbour Island.(more...)
ISAF: Daniel Gibson Captures the 2010 Bahamas Optimist National Championship Title
Oct-05-10 06:49
Consistency pays off for 14 year old Daniel Gibson from Nassau this weekend as he became the new Bahamas Optimist Champion by finishing inside the top six in all but one race.(more...)
The Tribune: Dunkley and crew win Snipe Nationals
Oct-01-10 15:01
Published On:Friday, October 01, 2010 - By RENALDO DORSETT
PAIRED with two different crews over the course of the two-day competition, one half of the defending Snipe Nationals champion was able to reclaim the title in 2010.
Robert Dunkley and crew Shaquille Dean/Michelle Hope finished well ahead of the competition in the final points standings of the Bahamas Sailing Association's (BSA's) 2010 Snipe Nationals over the weekend in Montagu Bay.(more...)
PAIRED with two different crews over the course of the two-day competition, one half of the defending Snipe Nationals champion was able to reclaim the title in 2010.
Robert Dunkley and crew Shaquille Dean/Michelle Hope finished well ahead of the competition in the final points standings of the Bahamas Sailing Association's (BSA's) 2010 Snipe Nationals over the weekend in Montagu Bay.(more...)
ISAF: 80 Junior Sailors Ready for the 2010 Bahamas Optimist National Championship
Oct-01-10 08:27
The Bahamas Sailing Association is all set for a weekend of fierce Optimist competition at Montagu Bay.
Fifty junior sailors from Long Island, Governor's Harbour, Harbour Island, Abaco and Freeport have joined thirty from Nassau and are ready to compete for the coveted title at this weekend's Bahamas Optimist National Championship.(more...)
Fifty junior sailors from Long Island, Governor's Harbour, Harbour Island, Abaco and Freeport have joined thirty from Nassau and are ready to compete for the coveted title at this weekend's Bahamas Optimist National Championship.(more...)
On the Web: 80 junior sailors prepare for Bahamas Optimist Nationals
Oct-01-10 08:25
Fifty junior sailors from Long Island, Governor’s Harbour, Harbour Island, Abaco and Freeport and 30 from Nassau will compete this weekend, October 2nd and 3rd, in Montagu Bay for the Bahamas Optimist National Open Championship 2010.(more...)
The Tribune: BSA to host Snipe Nationals later this month
Sep-13-10 15:18
By RENALDO DORSETT | Sep-10, 2010
Sports Reporter
THE country's governing body for sailing is preparing to stage national championships in one of its most notable fleet classes in international competition, which continues to gain local popularity.
The Bahamas Sailing Association (BSA) is scheduled to host yet another edition of its Snipe Nationals at the Royal Nassau Sailing Club, Montagu Bay, September 25-26.
Approximately 8-10 boats are expected to contest the championship which has been in existence for more than 40 years.(more...)
Sports Reporter
THE country's governing body for sailing is preparing to stage national championships in one of its most notable fleet classes in international competition, which continues to gain local popularity.
The Bahamas Sailing Association (BSA) is scheduled to host yet another edition of its Snipe Nationals at the Royal Nassau Sailing Club, Montagu Bay, September 25-26.
Approximately 8-10 boats are expected to contest the championship which has been in existence for more than 40 years.(more...)
The Nassau Guardian: Sands repeats as Junior National Sunfish Champion
Aug-19-10 06:54
By LORI LOWE
For the Guardian
Chris Sands, the 2009 Junior National Champion in the Sunfish Class, repeated as National Champion this past weekend in Montagu Bay. Sands showed his dominance in all weather conditions.(more...)
For the Guardian
Chris Sands, the 2009 Junior National Champion in the Sunfish Class, repeated as National Champion this past weekend in Montagu Bay. Sands showed his dominance in all weather conditions.(more...)
The Nassau Guardian: BSA expresses pride in CAC Games team
Aug-05-10 06:44
By SPORTS WRITER
For The Guardian
"The sailing competition was extremely tough in Puerto Rico," said John Lawrence, President of the Bahamas Sailing Association and Team Leader.
The best sailors from 16 Central American and Caribbean (CAC) countries gathered there to compete, which is a record of participation for the CAC Games in the sport of sailing.(more...)
For The Guardian
"The sailing competition was extremely tough in Puerto Rico," said John Lawrence, President of the Bahamas Sailing Association and Team Leader.
The best sailors from 16 Central American and Caribbean (CAC) countries gathered there to compete, which is a record of participation for the CAC Games in the sport of sailing.(more...)
The Tribune: Sailors make the BSA proud
Aug-04-10 14:02
Published On Wednesday, August 04, 2010
TEAM leader and president of the Bahamas Sailing Association (BSA) John Lawrence has expressed his pride in the organisation’s sailors following the XXI Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico.
In a press statement yesterday, he said there was “a record of participation never reached before in the sport of sailing” with the best sailors from 16 Caribbean and Central American countries taking part. “The sailing competition was extremely tough in Puerto Rico,” said Lawrence.(more...)
TEAM leader and president of the Bahamas Sailing Association (BSA) John Lawrence has expressed his pride in the organisation’s sailors following the XXI Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico.
In a press statement yesterday, he said there was “a record of participation never reached before in the sport of sailing” with the best sailors from 16 Caribbean and Central American countries taking part. “The sailing competition was extremely tough in Puerto Rico,” said Lawrence.(more...)
Southern Boating: Bahamian sailor takes on the world
Aug-03-10 17:20
By Sara Lewis, Southern Boating, August 2010
Junior Laser sailor Christopher Sands and his coach Robert Dunkley represented the Bahamas in the Volvo Youth Sailing ISAF World Championship 2010 in Turkey during July. Christopher sails in the Laser Radials Class and 54 boats raced in Chris’ division where he finished 28th. Christopher is a multiple Bahamas National Champion in Optimist, Sunfish, Laser and even Snipe. In his previous international competition, he sailed in the Laser North American Championships in Texas and finished second in the Silver fleet.
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Junior Laser sailor Christopher Sands and his coach Robert Dunkley represented the Bahamas in the Volvo Youth Sailing ISAF World Championship 2010 in Turkey during July. Christopher sails in the Laser Radials Class and 54 boats raced in Chris’ division where he finished 28th. Christopher is a multiple Bahamas National Champion in Optimist, Sunfish, Laser and even Snipe. In his previous international competition, he sailed in the Laser North American Championships in Texas and finished second in the Silver fleet.
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The Tribune: Skippers struggle to 'make up ground'
Jul-29-10 16:09
Published On Thursday, July 29, 2010 | By RENALDO DORSETT Sports Reporter
AFTER an off day for Team Bahamas’ sailing squad at the XXI CAC Games, they are struggling to make up ground with the remainder of the field and remain in medal contention.
In the men’s Standard Laser division, both competitors failed to surpass the top 20 mark in their last trio of opening series races.(more...)
AFTER an off day for Team Bahamas’ sailing squad at the XXI CAC Games, they are struggling to make up ground with the remainder of the field and remain in medal contention.
In the men’s Standard Laser division, both competitors failed to surpass the top 20 mark in their last trio of opening series races.(more...)
The Tribune: Success for sailors in the early stages
Jul-28-10 10:36
Published On Tuesday, July 27, 2010 | By RENALDO DORSETT, Sports Reporter
The sailing contingent for the Bahamas at the XXI Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games has experienced success in the early stages of the competition after the opening series races.
The Sunfish Class head the field for team Bahamas, led by three-time world champion Donnie Martinborough, and the country's latest qualifier for the World Championships, Chris Sands.(more...)
The sailing contingent for the Bahamas at the XXI Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games has experienced success in the early stages of the competition after the opening series races.
The Sunfish Class head the field for team Bahamas, led by three-time world champion Donnie Martinborough, and the country's latest qualifier for the World Championships, Chris Sands.(more...)
sail-world.com: Christopher Sands reports his ISAF World Championship experience
Jul-20-10 20:48
Boys Laser Radial division at the Volvo Youth Sailing ISAF World Championship in Istanbul had sixteen year old Christopher Sands proudly represent The Bahamas. He is now back from Turkey with plenty of souvenirs and the good feeling to have learned a lot and built up his sailing experience. (more...)
The Tribune: 'The competition was tough...'
Jul-20-10 15:08
SIXTEEN-year-old Bahamian sailor Christopher Sands, who started sailing when he was only 10, is scheduled to leave New Providence to participate in the Sunfish Class of the CAC Games in Puerto Rico on July 21.(more...)
The Nassau Guardian: Sands back from Youth World Championships
Jul-20-10 11:08
SET SAIL: Bahamian Christopher Sands gets ready to start a race in the Boys Laser Radial Division at the ISAF's Volvo Youth World Championships in Istanbul, Turkey, last week. Sands finished 28th overall in a fleet of about 50 boats
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ISAF: Bahamian Sailor Christopher Sands Reports On His Experience At The Volvo Youth Sailing ISAF World Championship in Istanbul
Jul-20-10 07:20
Sixteen year old Christopher Sands proudly represented The Bahamas in the Boys Laser Radial division at the Volvo Youth Sailing ISAF World Championship in Istanbul. He is now back from Turkey with plenty of souvenirs and the good feeling to have learned a lot and built up his sailing experience.(more...)
Yachtsandyachting.com: Bahamian sailor Christopher Sands about Volvo Youth Worlds
Jul-20-10 07:18
“After eight hard and exciting races, four days of traveling and 24 hours flight delay my trip to Istanbul is over” says Christopher Sands. “The competition was tough and everybody was very friendly.”(more...)
ISAF: Christopher Sands Learning Fast In The Laser Radial Class
Jul-15-10 07:36
2010 Volvo Youth Sailing ISAF World Championship, Istanbul, Turkey
On the second day of the Volvo Youth Sailing ISAF World Championship in Istanbul, while we sat ashore baking in the midday sun waiting for the sea breeze to fill, I caught up with Christopher Sands, who is sailing in the boys Laser Radial division representing the Bahamas.(more...)
On the second day of the Volvo Youth Sailing ISAF World Championship in Istanbul, while we sat ashore baking in the midday sun waiting for the sea breeze to fill, I caught up with Christopher Sands, who is sailing in the boys Laser Radial division representing the Bahamas.(more...)
The Nassau Guardian: Sands leaves for Sailing Youth World Championships
Jul-08-10 13:55
| By SPORTS WRITER ~ For The Guardian: Jul-8, 2010 Bahamian junior laser sailor Christopher Sands and his coach Robert Dunkley departed to Istanbul, Turkey from the Lynden Pindling International Airport yesterday evening to participate in the 40th edition of the International Sailing Federation's (ISAF) Volvo Youth World Championships from July 8-17 in Instanbul, Turkey. |
Bahamas Sailing Association Name Their Representative
Jun-22-10 14:06
| The Bahamas Sailing Association is pleased to officially announce that Christopher Sands will be heading to Istanbul, Turkey from July 8 - 17 July to participate in the Volvo Youth Sailing ISAF World Championship 2010 in the Laser Radial class. |
The Tribune: Burrows, Sands compete in Laser Midwinter East regatta
Feb-26-10 14:18
| BAHAMIAN sailors BJ Burrows and Chris Sands competed in last week's 4 day Laser Midwinter East regatta in Clearwater, Florida. More than 198 sailors from 30 different countries sailed in 3 different laser categories: full rig, laser radial and 4.7's. |
The Nassau Guardian: International regatta provides boost for Freeport
Jan-10-10 22:44
Competition in the 2010 49er and 29er World Sailing Championships being held off the beach at Club Fortuna in Freeport, Grand Bahama started on January 4 with approximately 160 competitors from 28 countries. (more...)
The Tribune: Top sailing honour for the "Sea Wolf"
Sep-30-09 22:52
| The Tribune, Sep-29, 2009 by Brent Stubbs Throughout his career, Sir Durward 'Sea Wolf' Knowles has received a number of accolades. But he said he's thrilled that he has been considered for a CASI award. |
Lowe wins the 2009 Terry McCoy Memorial Regatta
Sep-30-09 09:36
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The Bahama Journal: de Cardenas repeats as Opti Sailing National Champion
Sep-22-09 09:07
(The Bahama Journal, Sep-22, 2009 | Bernard Newbold)
The Bahamas Sailing Association in conjunction with the Nassau Yacht Club hosted the 2009 Junior National Optimist Sailing Championship over the weekend at Montague Shores attracting some 56 young sailors from around the nation.(more...)
The Bahamas Sailing Association in conjunction with the Nassau Yacht Club hosted the 2009 Junior National Optimist Sailing Championship over the weekend at Montague Shores attracting some 56 young sailors from around the nation.(more...)
The Tribune: de Cardenas repeats as champion
Sep-21-09 17:03
(The Tribune | Sep-21, 2009 | Brent Stubbs)
Danny de Cardenas surprised himself when he repeated as champion of the Bahamas Optimist National Championships yesterday.(more...)
Danny de Cardenas surprised himself when he repeated as champion of the Bahamas Optimist National Championships yesterday.(more...)
The Nassau Guardian: Sands wins Junior Sunfish Nationals
Aug-17-09 10:03
By SPORTS WRITER ~ For the Guardian:
Christopher Sands, a 15-year-old Bahamian sailor, battled high winds, white caps in Montagu Bay and 12 other determined competitors to come out on top in this year's Junior Sunfish Nationals.(more...)
Christopher Sands, a 15-year-old Bahamian sailor, battled high winds, white caps in Montagu Bay and 12 other determined competitors to come out on top in this year's Junior Sunfish Nationals.(more...)
bahamasislandsinfo.com: Summer youth camp ‘smooth sailing’ for participants
Aug-06-09 11:40
By BIS
NASSAU, The Bahamas – Children from throughout The Bahamas are being taught sailing skills as part of the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture’s 29th annual Summer Sports Program. (more...)
NASSAU, The Bahamas – Children from throughout The Bahamas are being taught sailing skills as part of the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture’s 29th annual Summer Sports Program. (more...)
The Bahama Journal: National Junior Sailing Championship Renamed In Honour Of Sir Durward
Mar-20-09 07:36
(The Bahama Journal | Bernard Newbold | Mar-20, 2009)
The sailing community came together once again on Thursday at the historic Nassau Yacht Club to officially rename the National Junior Sailing Championship in honour of Sir Durward Knowles The Bahamas’ first Olympic Gold medallist.(more...)
The sailing community came together once again on Thursday at the historic Nassau Yacht Club to officially rename the National Junior Sailing Championship in honour of Sir Durward Knowles The Bahamas’ first Olympic Gold medallist.(more...)