10th Annual Farmer's Cay Class "C" Regatta

ORGANIZERS COMMONWEALTH SAILING ASSOCIATION (CSA)– formed in November of 1996 because a need existed for positive promotion of Sloop Sailing among the Bahamian public and beyond. The CSA is committed to aligning itself with ANY and ALL Sailors, Boat Owners, Fans and Regatta Associations which supports the vision and wants to positively contribute to the development of the Sport. Our Motto with this administration – COMPETETIVE AND POSITIVE

Executive Board 2008/2009 - Commodore – Gerard Moxey, Vice Commodore – Craig Miller, Secretary – Mitze Hart, Treasurer – Laurie Lightfoot Asst. Secretary – Tameka Forbes, Asst Treasurer – Margaret Tatem-Gilbert, Public Relations Officers – Nikki Bethel & Dave Moxey

HISTORY This Regatta has been in existence for some sixteen years. Usually held in the first or second week of March, and formerly called the All Exuma Regatta. In 2003 the CSA took over the management and renamed the regatta the New Providence Challenge Cup.

PURPOSE

The NP Challenge Cup has a three-fold purpose, which it has maintained since inception.

To allow Family Island Associations to raise funds from the crowds who flock to Montagu to assist with their projects in their respective islands. Only ASSOCIATIONS are given stalls to sell on Montagu during the Regatta and preference is given to Family Island and Regatta Associations

To give the Sailing Sloops an opportunity to tryout and trim their boats before the National Family Island Regatta in April. When the Regatta began, there were no competitive Regattas held in Nassau to test oneself against the competition and many boats could not afford to go to any other Regattas before Georgetown.

To give Nassauvians – resident and tourist alike, a taste of the Regatta experience and perhaps encourage them to travel to a Regatta on a Family Island.

PARTICIPATION Since the beginning the average number of Sloops attending has been eight (8) in each class. It has grown significantly now and usually all boats resident in Nassau participate in addition to some which come in from the Family Is.

Bacardi Company, Burns House and Bristol Cellars have at one time or the other given substantial sponsorship.

Associations which have historically participated
Black Point Development Association
Staniel Cay Association
The Barreterre Association
The Rolleville Association
Cat Island Association








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	New Providence Challenge Cup Regatta

		NEW PROVIDENCE CHALLENGE CUP REGATTA MARCH 1ST & 2ND, 2008 MONTAGU FORESHORE ORGANIZERS COMMONWEALTH SAILING ASSOCIATION (CSA)– formed in November of 1996 because a need existed for positive promotion of Sloop Sailing among the Bahamian public and beyond. The CSA is committed to aligning itself with ANY and ALL Sailors, Boat Owners, Fans and Regatta Associations which supports the vision and wants to positively contribute to the development of the Sport. Our Motto with this administration – COMPETETIVE AND POSITIVE Executive Board 2008/2009 - Commodore – Gerard Moxey, Vice Commodore – Craig Miller, Secretary – Mitze Hart, Treasurer – Laurie Lightfoot Asst. Secretary – Tameka Forbes, Asst Treasurer – Margaret Tatem-Gilbert, Public Relations Officers – Nikki Bethel & Dave Moxey HISTORY This Regatta has been in existence for some sixteen years. Usually held in the first or second week of March, and formerly called the All Exuma Regatta. In 2003 the CSA took over the management and renamed the regatta the New Providence Challenge Cup. PURPOSE The NP Challenge Cup has a three-fold purpose, which it has maintained since inception. To allow Family Island Associations to raise funds from the crowds who flock to Montagu to assist with their projects in their respective islands. Only ASSOCIATIONS are given stalls to sell on Montagu during the Regatta and preference is given to Family Island and Regatta Associations To give the Sailing Sloops an opportunity to tryout and trim their boats before the National Family Island Regatta in April. When the Regatta began, there were no competitive Regattas held in Nassau to test oneself against the competition and many boats could not afford to go to any other Regattas before Georgetown. To give Nassauvians – resident and tourist alike, a taste of the Regatta experience and perhaps encourage them to travel to a Regatta on a Family Island. PARTICIPATION Since the beginning the average number of Sloops attending has been eight (8) in each class. It has grown significantly now and usually all boats resident in Nassau participate in addition to some which come in from the Family Is. Bacardi Company, Burns House and Bristol Cellars have at one time or the other given substantial sponsorship. Associations which have historically participated Black Point Development Association Staniel Cay Association The Barreterre Association The Rolleville Association Cat Island Association


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