George Town Cruising

Regatta is just around the corner!

admin — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 20:54:57 +0000

This is just a reminder to keep checking the site for updated regatta news and messages from the chairs for the different events. If you are a chairperson for an event, or know someone who is, please get them in touch with me so I may give them details on how to post announcements on the George Town Cruising website.

Moorings in Gaviota Bay

admin — Sun, 03 Oct 2010 06:07:21 +0000

A few people have asked me to clear up the rumors of the moorings that have been placed in the Gaviota Bay area. It is true, a few months ago 15 moorings were installed off the Volleyball Beach area. One mooring had dissappered, so there are actually 14 moorings in place at the moment.

I had no part in the moorings, nor do I know who installed them, or what the rate per day is. The information I have is that the moorings are not mandatory pickup. There is also place to anchor between each of the moorings, provided a tight turn radius, and ample room between the mooring field and the beach.

If you have any questions, I would be happy to answer them.
Leave a comment or e-mail me.

Join us at the 31st George Town Cruising Regatta

admin — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 21:11:39 +0000

Join us for two weeks of fun, races, games, parties, competitions, and shows with your neighbors and cruisers from all over the world to enjoy our Pure Gold themed Regatta. Take in the pleasure of the Bahamian culture and out island charm in the most beautiful harbor on the tropic line.

New this year will be the “Pure Gold InfoSessions”: a series of seminars by guest speakers on a variety of topics of interest to cruisers.

Want to know more? Contact Stuart and Marilyn at unionjack376@hotmail.com

Site has been updated.

admin — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 04:09:31 +0000

Hello everyone,

I have recoded the site yet again to keep it up to date with the latest technology. This new site will be more user-friendly, faster, and will allow other users beside myself to post news and articles.

I would love it if I got some volunteers to help run the site and keep it up-to-date with the latest news. You don’t have to be an expert on coding or designing –the authoring tools provided are very easy to use.

That said, I give you the new version of the site! (Interesting fact: This is the 4th redesign of the George Town Cruising website!)

-Webmaster (The guy who run’s Gaviota Bay wi-fi)

First Day of Regatta

admin — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 04:00:04 +0000

Hello everyone.

It’s finally here, the first day of regatta! Opening night is tonight and is expected to go off without a hitch. The schedule is still a little off, but we are hoping to have that fixed in the next day or so.

Don’t forget to get to the beach early to watch the pet parade, vote for your favorite t-shirt, and grab good seats for the show. We’re expecting a celebrity appearance, so look out!

Message from the webmaster

admin — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 04:00:52 +0000

Hello again,

I would like to inform everyone that I’ve just changed this section of the site to a blog-like interface. Now, cruisers can comment on individual posts to provide feedback on the subject. Not only that, members can also publish posts without the need of e-mailing me what they want added to the site.

Having said that, I am looking for cruisers willing to write articles every week or two for the site. If you would like to contribute, or if you are a chairman/chairperson that would like to have the ability to post here, please contact me via e-mail or in person, and I would be glad to set an account up for you to use here. It’s fast and easy to use. Just log in, write what you want, then click “Publish”!

Thank you for your time,
-webmaster

Message from the webmaster

admin — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 04:01:41 +0000

Hello everyone. I am pleased to announce that I have just completed a major upgrade to the site. I have added five photo gallery secions, updated the home page, added an advertise page, and included information on regular (non regatta) events in George Town.

The Photo Galleries contain photos submitted by you, the cruisers, and could not be kept up-to-date without you. so please, if you have a photo that you would like to see in the gallery, please send it in.

This page will be kept up-to-date with the latest news and regatta announcements. If you would like to add or change anything, please contact the webmaster.

I do this site completely free of charge; next time you see me around George Town, I’d love to hear from you, and what you think of it. Ask around to find out who I am.

On another note, I accidentally erased all the e-mails from the mailing list. If you were on it, or would like to be, please sign up.

-Webmaster

About the George Town to Long Island Race

admin — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 04:02:53 +0000

All boaters are invited to participate in the 3rd annual Rally to Long Island. We set a course, keep times, and present awards, however, the main focus of the event is to have fun and to get to know other cruisers. We will depart Elizabeth Harbour on the first good weather day of February and we will sail or motor to Salt Pond (about a 6 hour sail for most boats). We’ll have a Bahamian banquet, an island tour of the north part of the island, a poolside awards ceremony at the lovely Island Breeze Resort, and a return race. Some boaters may want to stay and enjoy the week of festivities that Long Island is planning in mid-February. The return race to George Town will be followed by a culminating party and trophy presentation at St. Francis Resort. Click on the link to Racing under events for more information and photos from last year’s event. This event will count toward the new overall sailing championship award to be presented at Regatta in March.

3. Please set up a link and a separate page for the George Town – Long Island Rally in the Racing Section

George Town – Long Island Rally
February 2010
Who: All cruising boats, power and sail
When: Depart Elizabeth Harbour on the first good weather day in February
Return to Elizabeth Harbour 3 days later weather permitting
Special Events:
Bahamian banquet
Island Tour by bus of north part of Long Island
Poolside Awards Ceremony
Potluck Dinner
Pre and Post Rally Parties at St. Francis Resortd
Awards:
Perpetual plaque at St. Francis Resort
Overall winner tropies for monohull and multihull
Various awards as supplied by participants
Cost: $5.00 plus cost of banquet and tour to be announced.
4. Please add the photos from last year’s event to the page.

Racing in the Harbour

admin — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 04:02:05 +0000

Sailboat Racing begins this week in George Town with a race around the new racing marks in Elizabeth Harbour on Wednesday, Jan. 13 beginning at 1pm. There will be a sailing event each week as we lead up to Regatta and points will be awarded to all participants for a new overall sailing championship award. The events will vary in distance, time and day of the week to accommodate other activities, the tides, and the weather.

A Message from your Chairman.

admin — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 04:03:14 +0000

Please let it be known that the George Town to Long Island Race will be held in the first week of February. It will take place over a three day time period and we will be having a cruising party at both ends of the race. This should be and exciting race it is one of the races leading up to the March Regatta.

Were we hope to have at least 50 boats this year in the March Regatta Race. Hey, if we get 50; there will be 51 in the Elizabeth Harbour Race Guess who that’ll be? Yes, Rocinante Of Miami.

We are still looking for chairpersons for the Coconut Challenge, Regulation Volleyball, and Children’s day.

Your chairperson,
Bill Sandelin