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40th George Town Cruising Regatta
14 to 27 February 2019 (tentative dates)

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George Town

Updated: 16 March 2018

Design Winner for 2019 Tee Shirts

2019 George Town Cruising Regatta Committee

Chairperson: Gary [Tamaki]
Vice, Chairperson: Glenn [Windara]
Secretary: Ingrid [Tamaki]
Treasurer: Rose [Local Knowledge]

2019 Committees & Chairpersons (alphabetical-order):

• Beach Golf; Frank & Rose [Local Knowledge]

• Big Boat Racing; Glenn, Elsa [Windara]

• Bocce; Dan [Borrowed Horse]

• Coconut Challenge; Donna & Mag [Corsair]

• Costume Party; Robin [Endangered Species]
• Closing Ceremony: ?

• Donations (in US): Bill [Providence]

• Family Day; Rick

• Fundraising: Jeanne [Blue Heavens] & Margie [Tattoo 2]

• Fun Volleyball; Sarah [Borrowed Horse]
• Opening Ceremony: Gordon [Blue Heavens]

• Poker Run: Bill [Providence]

• Regulation Volleyball; Dominic [Sunshine] Joanne; Bristol Cream

• Softball; Chairperson Needed

• Small Boat Racing; Elsa, Glenn [Windara]

• Tee-Shirt Sales [Committee]: Robin, Jeanne [Blue Heavens]

2019 George Town Cruising Regatta Events & Plans

• Similar series events to 2018 Regatta
• Average 1 event / day
• Around-Harbor Race: 23 Feb 2019 (based on high tide data; need mid-morning rising tide).
• No separate Variety Show; will strive to include entertainment by cruisers in the Opening Ceremony.
• Most events to be held on Stocking Island.
• Some Regatta-related events may be held in conjunction with but prior to or after the 13-Day formal Regatta period depending on interests, volunteers, and opportunities.
• The Tee Shirt Committee is to investigate a joint effort with the Family Island Regatta to produce and sell Tee Shirts. On-line and pre-orders will also be investigated.

• Costume Contest & Party;

Chairperson: Robin [Endangered Species]
2019 Theme: "Under the Sea" Come as your favorite creature

Volunteers & Enthusiasts Needed for 2019 Regatta!!!

• Don't be bashful!
• Pitch In to make new friends
• Contact Chairpersons in any area of interest.
• Ideas for Regatta-related events (games, fund raisers, etc.) are welcomed; contact Committee.

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39th George Town Cruising Regatta
28 February to 14 March 2018

Official Website: George Town Cruising Regatta

The 2018 George Town Cruising Regatta Came to a Close on 13 March 2018

A great time was had by all!
Thanks to the Regatta Committee Chairpersons and the Volunteers!

Big Boat Race Results:

In-Harbor Race:


Around-Island Race:


Overall Results:



Beach Golf Results
Men
1st: Bill, Cool Cat
2nd: Glenn, Windara
3rd: Jerry
Women
1st: Sharron, Joy Bells

——————Historical Record of 2018 Regatta Activites ——————

Calendar of Events

28 February, Wednesday

• 1030; Registration; Chat n' Chill
• 1600; Opening Ceremony; BLU

• 1100; Poker Run; Start at Volleyball Beach; ~1600 Finish at Volleyball Beach

• 1000; Coconut Challenge; Chat n' Chill

• 1200; Variety Show / Party; Peace & Plenty

• 1530; Softball Game; Softball Park
• Water Taxi for softball game: $10/person; roundtrip to town from beach E (behind) Chan n' Chill
• 1500; Bull Reg Cup Class C; final race series; Regatta Point

• 0930; Fun Volleyball ; Chat n' Chill; Players arrive by 0915. Alternates solicited
• 1400; Seminars for Children: Yoga; Organizer: SV Three Pearls
• Afternoon: Regulation Volleyball players meeting
• All Day: A notice of items needed by Family Day participants

• Rescheduled: Beach Golf; Monument Area; NOTE: Moon high tides have forced a time changed to 13 March.
• 1000: Regatta meeting to discuss Regatta 2019
• 1100; Exuma Land & Sea Park Anchoring Fee Feedback Meeting; Volleyball Beach; Organizer: Bill; SV Providence

• 1400; Seminars for Children: Conch Horn Making; Organizer: SV Three Pearls

• 1000; Small Boat Races; Chat n' Chill Beach
• 1030; Start of first race: Stand-up Paddleboard Race
• 1400; Children's Beach Lecture: Greek Mythology by Iris; Organizer: SV Three Pearls
• 1700; Costume Party; Chat n' Chill; Sponsored by KB of Chat n' Chill who will provide a free Rum Punch.
• 1730; Judging for Best Pirate Costumes

• 1000; Family Day; Volleyball Beach & Lagoon

• 1100; Skippers Meeting for Big Boat Racing; Chat n' Chill

• 0930 - 1130; Tee-Shirt Stand Open
• 1100; In-Harbor Big Boat Race; Elizabeth Harbor off Regatta Point: "Fastest Winter Home Race";
• VHF CH74 live commentary
• 1600; Last day for registration for Texas Holdem Tournament
• 1600; In-Harbor Race Awards Party; Peace & Plenty - All Welcome!

• 0900; Regulation Volleyball Tournament; Volleyball Beach; Captains 0830; Teams 0845
• 1800; Texas Holdem Tournament; St. Francis Resort

• 0900; Regulation Volleyball; Volleyball Beach
• 0930; Beach Church
• 0900; Around Stocking Island Race; Elizabeth Harbor off Chat n' Chill
• 1600; Around Stocking Island Race Awards Party @ Lumina Point

• 0930; Bocce Ball; Volleyball Beach; Alternates needed - show up
• Cruisers List: leave a boat card in the Card-Can at Chat n' Chill; if you do not want your email address on the list black it out on card.

• 0930; Beach Golf; Monument Area; Note this is the rescheduled date
• 1600; Closing Ceremony; Chat n' Chill; Volleyball Beach

• Cruisers List: leave a boat card in the Card-Can at Chat n' Chill; if you do not want your email address on the list black it out on card.

• Long Island Rally departs for Thompson Bay

• Long Island Rally activities begin in Thompson Bay

• $ 5 entry fee

• Chair: Susan [Other Goose]
• Poker Challenge: Bill [Providence]
• Coconut Challenge; Donna & Mag [Corsair]
• Variety Show; Jillian Spruyt
• Softball; Vince [Balfour] & Gary [Tamaki]
• Fun Volleyballl; Sarah [Borrowed Horse]
• Beach Golf; Frank & Rose [Local Knowledge]
• Small Boat Races; Elsa, Jillian, Glenn
• Costume Party; Robin [Endangered Species]
• Big Boat Racing; Glenn & Elsa [Windara]
• Family Day; Rick, Jean
• In-Harbor Race; Glenn & Elsa [Windara]
• In-Harbor Awards Party; Glenn & Elsa [Windara]
• Regulation Volleyball; Joanne; Bristol Cream & Dominic [Sunshine]
• Around Stocking Island Race; Glenn & Elsa [Windara]
• Around Stocking Island Race Awards Party; Glenn & Elsa [Windara]
• Bocce Ball; Dan [Borrowed Horse]
• Cruising Boat List; Susan [Other Goose]
• Closing Ceremony; Susan [Other Goose]

• Poker Challenge: Gayle & Bill; SV Spiraserpula; 4 Deuces!!!

• Coconut Challenge:
• Pirate Costume Contest
• Child Pirate: John;
• Woman Pirate: Gail; Spiraserpula
• Male Pirate: John; Lord Charlton
• Texas Holdem
• Overall winner: George; Bristol Cream

• Bocce

• Coconut Challenge

• Fun Volleyball

• Large Boat Races

• Poker Run
• Pirate Costume Competition & Party
• Regatta Golf
• Regulation Volleyball

• Small Boat Races

• Softball
• Raffle

1. Inflatable dinghy downwind sailing race
2. Blind rowing of inflatable dinghy
3. Sailing dinghy race; small sailboats and sailing dinghies can compete
4. Kayak Racing; Men's, Women's, Kid's
5. Stand-up Paddleboard Race; Men's, Women's, Kid's

• Wed 1700; Volleyball Beach
• Pirate-Themed Costume Contest
• Sponsored by Chat 'n Chill; KB is providing free Rum Punch at Start
• Conch Horn Blow for Sunset
• Judging at 1730 for Best Child Pirate, Woman Pirate, Man Pirate

• Sand Castles 8 March, Thursday, Morning; Children of all ages…
• Afternoon: Nautical skills and art projects
• Bring
• 2 pieces of rope 2' long of different diameter
• driftwood
• seashells

• Saturday 10 Mar 2018
• 1800; St Francis Resort
• $10 buy-in; T
• Pre registration needed; last registration Friday 9 March; 1630-1730

• Winner will be announced at Closing Ceremony

• All remaining Tees are on SALE! 50% Off
• Adult: $10
• Children: $7
• Tee-Shirt Stand open 1000-1200 Wednesday

• Tickets: $1 / ticket; $5 for an arm's-length of tickets
• Great Prizes to be drawn for at Closing Ceremony
• Tickets on sale by event chairpersons and at the Tee-Shirt Stand

• Sandals Resort; evening pass for two; $320 value; expires in one year.
• Images by Alexander; gift certificate for a mini-photo shoot.
• Mantis dinghy anchor kit
• DarvilleLumber; gift certificate
• DarvilleLumber; gift certificate
• 424 Prime Liquors; gift certificate
• Exuma Point Restaurant; gift certificate
• Prime Island Meats; gift certificate
• Tropical Accents & Gifts; gift certificate
• Euthlee Browne; Straw Market; gift certificate
• Yvonne McKenzie; Straw Market; gift certificate
• Drucilla Rolle; Straw Market; gift certificate
• Rosalee Rolle Johnson; Straw Market; gift certificate
• Jennie Mae Williams; Straw Market; gift certificate
• Santana's Grill Pit; gift certificate
• Tropic Breeze Beach Bar; gift certificate
• Exuma Markets; gift certificates (several)