The Junior Sailing Optimist Fall Regatta - 2011
Nov-29-11 07:12 Filed in: Racing
[Text & Photos by Robert Dunkley} - The Optimist Fall Regatta for our junior sailors was hosted by the Royal Nassau Sailing Club this past weekend (November 26 & 27). Although the wind and waves on Saturday was just too much for the Optis (winds over 25 knots), Sunday proved to be a perfect sailing day for the Gold and Silver fleets. Five races were sailed by the Gold Fleet and four by the Silver. The breeze was from the northeast at 14 to 18 knots; great for the heavier kids racing upwind and perfect for lighter weights planning downwind. Racing for the Green Fleet (Beginners) was postponed to next weekend as the winds were too high for them.
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(more...)Bahamas Laser Jr. National Championship 2011
Nov-23-11 06:20 Filed in: Racing
| [by Robert Dunkley] - Bahamas Laser Jr. National Championship 2011 took place the weekend on November 19. All of the sailors enjoyed sailing in the brisk breeze, especially Gerrick Farquharson (#181135) who is seen here coming off the start line in good shape. With thanks to Palm Cay, a new residential development on the water in the south eastern part of new Providence, this sailor was competing with a new sail and proud to be carrying the Palm Cay logo. The BSA is extremely grateful to Palm Cay and other sponsors for all their support with junior sailing in The Bahamas. It is because of your generosity that our youngsters enjoy sailing today. |
[Photo credit: Robert Dunkley]
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Annual General Meeting 2011
Nov-10-11 07:26 Filed in: General
| Please be advised that the AGM of our Association will be held on Thursday December 8th @ 5:30 p.m. @ the NYC. A copy of the agenda to follow. Thank you. John Lawrence President |
The weekend of October 1-2 played host to the 2011 Bahamas Optimist National Championship, which for the first time was hosted in Grand Bahama.
Oct-13-11 14:07 Filed in: Racing
[by GBSC] The event was organized by the local sailing authority Grand Bahama Sailing Club (GBSC) and by the National sailing authority the Bahamas Sailing Association (BSA). The event organizers were pleased to see that seventy six (76) sailors from all around the Bahamas traveled to Freeport for the chance at the National sailing title. Sailors came from Nassau, Long Island, Harbour Island, Governor's Harbour, Abaco and of course from all over Grand Bahama. The Nationals also hosted sailors from the Cayman Islands, the USA and even the UK.
The Optimist sailing dinghy is one of the most popular one-design sailboats for youth sailors in the world. With its one sprit-rigged mainsail and its small pram shaped hull, the "Opti" is ideal for both novice and experienced sailors. The class allows for children under the age of 16 to compete. It was a beautiful site seeing 76 of these boats lined up along Taino Beach.
Taino Beach, Freeport, Grand Bahama. (Photo courtesy: Robert Dunkley)
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The Optimist sailing dinghy is one of the most popular one-design sailboats for youth sailors in the world. With its one sprit-rigged mainsail and its small pram shaped hull, the "Opti" is ideal for both novice and experienced sailors. The class allows for children under the age of 16 to compete. It was a beautiful site seeing 76 of these boats lined up along Taino Beach.
Taino Beach, Freeport, Grand Bahama. (Photo courtesy: Robert Dunkley)
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Change of Dates For Laser Junior Nationals
Aug-03-11 18:56 Filed in: Racing
Due to scheduling conflicts Laser Junior Nationals will no longer be held on August 13 & 14th. Laser Junior and Senior Nationals will be held on November 19 & 20 in Nassau at the NYC.
For more information please contact Fleet Representative Adam Russell captadamr@hotmail.com(more...)
For more information please contact Fleet Representative Adam Russell captadamr@hotmail.com(more...)