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January

1st Staniel Cay New Year's Day Cruising Regatta
Visiting yachtsmen cruising The Exuma Cays test the speed of their craft in a competition for first, second and third place. For more information, contact Mr. Don Rolle at Tel. (242)355-2060/2032 or the Exuma Tourist Office, George Town, Tel. (242)336-2430; Fax (242) 336-2431.

February

7th Annual Farmer's Cay (5F) Festival
A rendezvous for yachtsmen cruising The Exuma Islands and a home-coming for the people of Farmer's Cay, Exuma. Activities include land and sea races, Hermit Crab races and chicken run, a treasure hunt, wet T-shirt competition, disco dancing and exciting team and children events - food & beverage will be on sale. Boat excursions depart Nassau for the festival at 8:00 p.m. from Potter's Cay (M/V Etienne & Cephas mail boat), on Thursday, February 6, and return to Nassau at 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 9, from Farmer's Cay Dock. For further information, contact Mr. Terry Bain in Little Farmer's Cay, Exuma, at Tel. (242) 355-4006/2093; Fax (242) 355-4006/4063, or the Exuma Tourist Office, George Town, telephone (242) 336-2430; Fax (242) 336-2431.

March

7th-15th Seventeenth Annual George Town Cruising Regatta
A popular sailing regatta, attracting over 500 visiting yachts annually for a week of fun and festivities. Visiting yachtsmen test the speed of their vessels in the beautiful waters of George Town, Exuma - in three main boating events. Sponsored by the Ministry of Tourism, All Exuma Regatta Association, and the Ministry of Youth & Sports. For further information, contact the Exuma Tourist Office at Tel. (242) 336-2430; Fax (242) 336-2431.

April

22nd-26th Forty Fourth Annual Family Island Regatta
Scores of locally-built sloops, representing each of the major islands of The Bahamas, converge on picturesque Elizabeth Harbour, George Town, in four days of fierce racing for the coveted Best In The Bahamas title. In conjunction with the races, exciting onshore activities, in a carnival-like atmosphere, include a beauty pageant, fashion shows, volleyball and weightlifting contests, parties and an ongoing festival of native food and crafts. For more information, contact the Exuma Tourist Office, telephone (242)336-2430; fax (242) 336-2431. Visitors to our islands are especially invited to join in the fun and conviviality surrounding the favourite Bahamian pastime of regatta sailing. Special mailboat and plane excursions depart Nassau for Exuma a day prior to the Regatta.

July

TBAAnnual Staniel Cay Bonefish Tournament
An angler's challenge against the wily bonefish. This four-day tournament takes place amidst five days of onshore activities, including all-day native food feasts, sporting activities, music and dancing. For more information, contact the Exuma Tourist Office at Tel. (242)336-2430; Fax (242)336-2431.

TBANinth Annual Beer Festival
Held during full moon in this month. Lots of fun and pizza. For further information, contact Mr. Terry Bain in Little Farmer's Cay, Exuma, at Tel. (242) 355-4006/2093; Fax (242)355-4006/4063.

28th-Aug. 3rd First Annual World Invitational Bonefishing Championship

A Ministry of Tourism-sponsored event, where international bonefishermen, along with the winner of The Islands Of The Bahamas National Bonefish Championship, compete for the World Invitational Bonefishing Championship. To include evening cocktail parties, and a gala dinner where prizes will be awarded winners. For further information, contact the Ministry of Tourism in Nassau at Tel. (242) 322-7500 ext. 2006; Fax (242) 328-0945 or the Exuma Tourist Office at (242) 336-2430; fax (242) 336-2431.

August

1st-3rd First Annual World Invitational Bone Fishing Championship
The final days of this Ministry of Tourism-sponsored tournament, which commenced July 28. International bonefishermen, along with the winner of The Islands Of The Bahamas National Bonefish Championship, compete for the World International Bonefishing Championship. To include evening cocktail parties, and a gala dinner where prizes will be awarded winners. For further information, contact the Ministry of Tourism in Nassau at Tel. (242) 322-7500 ext. 2006; Fax (242) 328-0945 or the Exuma Tourist Office at Tel. (242) 336-2430; Fax (242) 336-2431.

2nd-5th Black Point Regatta
Location: Black Point, Exuma. For more information, contact the Exuma Tourist Office at Tel. (242) 336-2430; Fax (242) 336-2431.

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