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1999 JULY
AROUND THE ISLANDS RACE FOR THE BAHAMAS SAILING CUP [Abaco]
Visiting yachtsmen challenge the power of their craft in an exciting 40-mile race around Green Turtle Cay and surrounding cays. For registration, and further information, contact the Green Turtle Club & Marina, telephone (242)365-4271; fax (242) 365-4272.
JULY 2 - 5
BEACH BARBECUE FLY-IN [Abaco] A fly-in to Treasure Cay Resort & Marina. Celebrate the USA Independence with a BBQ on Treasure Cay Private Beach. Hotel: Treasure Cay. For more information, contact the Bahamas Sports & Aviation Information Centre at 1-800-327-7678 or (305) 932-0051; e-mail: grolle@gobahamas.com.
JULY 3
BIRD WALK [Grand Bahama Island] Birdwatching enthusiasts can enjoy a walk through this bird sanctuary. Location: Rand Nature Centre. Time: The first Saturday in every month at 8:00 a.m. For further information contact the Rand at (242) 352-5438.
JULY 3
BAHAMAS ELECTRICITY CORPORATION (B.E.C.) CHOIR PERFORMANCE [Nassau/Paradise Island]. Time: 8:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Location: Dundas Centre for the Performing Arts, Mackey Street. Tickets are $10. Box Office at the Dundas, telephone (242) 393-7016. First Sat. in Jul. For more information, contact Ms. Bobbyjean Bastian at B.E.C., at telephone (242) 328-7700 ext. 292.
JULY 3 - 10
TWENTY-THIRD ANNUAL REGATTA TIME IN ABACO [Abaco]
an exciting 9-day annual series of five boat races attracting scores of visiting sailboats to the Sea of Abaco during Bahamas Independence Week. Participants compete for over 100 bronze trophies, skillfully crafted by local Abaco sculptor, Pete Johnston. Highlights include nightly entertainment, free cocktail parties, beach picnics, cultural activities and a grand finale party. For registration forms and further information, write to Regatta Time In Abaco, P.O. Box AB-20551 Marsh Harbour, Abaco, or contact Dave or Kathy Ralph, telephone (242) 367-2677; fax (242) 367-3677.
JULY 4 (TENTATIVE)
AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE BASH [Grand Bahama Island] Join in the festivities of American Independence in The Bahamas. Flag-raising, boat and junkanoo parades. Location: Ocean Reef Resort. Time: From 6 p.m. until. Cash bar and food for sale. Call the Resort at (242) 373-4661/2.
JULY 4 (TENTATIVE)
PIRATE JUNGLE'S GARDEN OF THE GROVES AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS [Grand Bahama Island] Join in the festivities of American Independence in The Bahamas. Flag-raising, boat and junkanoo parades. Location: Pirate Jungle's Garden of the Groves. Time: From 6 p.m. until. Cash bar and food for sale. Call the Resort at (242) 373-4661/2.
JULY 4 - 11
BAHAMAS NATIONAL AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIPS [Grand Bahama Island] A Bahamas Golf Federation-sponsored event for amateurs. Format: Flighted individual medal. Location: Lucayan, Ruby and Emerald Golf Courses. For more information, contact Ray Harrison, Executive Director, GBI Golf Council at (242) 352-8044 or Calvin Cooper at (242) 352-7071.
JULY 5 - 10
FIRST ANNUAL SEA SPRAY INDEPENDENCE FISHING TOURNAMENT [Abaco] Location: Sea Spray Resort. Telephone (242) 365-0065 for more information.
JULY
ANTILLES BODYBUILDING CHAMPIONSHIPS [Nassau/Paradise
Island] For more information, contact Paul Wong, telephone (242) 325-1519.
JULY
SAX-O-RAMA COMMUNITY FESTIVAL [Nassau/Paradise
Island] A week of exciting activities, which includes a church service, an all-night junkanoo rushout with the Saxons Superstars, culminating with a fair. Location: Fr. Marshall Cooper Park, Mason's Addition. For more information, contact the Ministry of Youth, Sports & Culture at (242) 394-0445; fax (242) 394-5920.
JULY
CARIBBEAN JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS [Nassau/Paradise
Island] For further information contact Jean-Paul Michaelson, Director of Golf, Paradise Island Golf Club, telephone (242)363-3925; fax (242)363-1479.
JULY
QUALITY FABRICS FIRST ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL FASHION DESIGNER OF THE YEAR COMPETITION/COUTURE INTERNATIONAL [Nassau/Paradise
Island]
Note: Details to be advised. For further information contact Nalini Bethel of the Ministry of Tourism at telephone (242) 322- 2006; fax (242) 325-2212.
JULY 7 - 11
BAHAMAS SUMMER BOATING FLING/FLOTILLA [Bimini] [To Blue Water Resort, Bimini Fling] A must for boating enthusiasts and yachtsmen cruising to The Bahamas for the first time. Make the five-day crossing from Florida to The Bahamas in the company of a flotilla of boats (minimum boat length 22') guided by a lead boat. All Flings depart from Radisson Bahai Mar Resort & Yacht Center, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. For more information, contact the Bahamas Sports & Aviation Information Centre at 1-800-327-7678 or (305) 932-0051.
JULY 8 - 12
ALL ANDROS & BERRY ISLANDS INDEPENDENCE REGATTA
[Andros] Participants compete for cash prizes in three "A," "B," "C" categories/classes. Activities include whist and domino tournaments, beach volleyball, bonefishing tournament, junkanoo street festival, cultural shows, settlement excursions, wild hog hunt and nightly skipper's parties. Sponsored by the All Andros Regatta and the Ministry of Tourism. Location: Andros Regatta Village, Morgan's Bluff, North Andros. For further information, telephone Mr. Frank Hanna at telephone (242) 323-4531/325-3306; fax (242) 325-3305 or Barbara J. Deveaux at (242) 328-6133/4; fax (242) 394-3895.
JULY 9 - 12
BAHAMAS NATIONAL AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIPS [Nassau/Paradise Island] A Bahamas Golf Federation-sponsored event for amateurs. Format: Flighted individual medal. Location: tba. For more information, contact Pauline Curry of the Bahamas Golf Association in Nassau at (242) 364-4992.
JULY 10
INDEPENDENCE DAY A public holiday. [The Islands Of The Bahamas] Celebrating 26 years of Independence. Note: Date to be observed to be advised.
JULY 10
MANGROVE CAY INDEPENDENCE REGATTA [Andros]
Location: Mangrove Cay, South Andros. For more information, telephone Mr. Earthel Greene in Andros at (242) 369-0164; fax (242) 369-0365.
JULY
FIFTH ANNUAL BLUFF ELEUTHERA HOMECOMING [Eleuthera]
This fun- and activities-filled celebration will comprise a parade, Junkanoo and Rake 'N' Scrape music, live and DJ entertainment, gospel concert, fashion/hair and cultural show, fishing tournament, boat races, and more. Proceeds to go toward books for the Bluff All-Age school Library and construction of a local community centre. Location: The Bluff, North Eleuthera. For further information, contact Mr. Gregory Stewart, of the Bluff Eleuthera Homecoming Association, in Eleuthera at (242) 335-1366; fax (242) 335-1366 or the Eleuthera Tourist Office at (242) 332-2142; fax (242) 332-2480.
JULY 3, 17 & 31
CHANGING OF THE GUARD CEREMONY [Nassau/Paradise
Island] A tradition of pomp and pageantry marking the changing of the Guard at Government House. Time: 10:00 a.m. Location: Government House Grounds, Blue Hill Road, five minutes from downtown Nassau. Note: Dates are subject to change or cancellation due to unforeseen circumstances. Telephone (242) 322-2020 to confirm date.
JULY (TBA)
QUALITY FABRICS 8TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL FASHION DESIGNER OF THE YEAR COMPETITION [Nassau/Paradise
Island] Under the distinguished patronage of Lady Edith Turnquest, wife of the Governor General of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas, this year's theme will be "Treasures of Fashion." There will be five categories: Festive Garment, Swim, Ready-to-Wear, Formal and Bridal Wears, with winning cash prizes ranging from $4,000 - $10,000. A part of the silver jubilee activities. Venue: Nassau Marriott Resort, Cable Beach. For more information, call Cleo Strachan of the Quality Fabrics Committee at (242) 356-3317/3307.
JULY
THE BLUFF HOMECOMING CELEBRATION [Eleuthera]
Location: Governor's Harbour. For further information, contact the Eleuthera Tourist Office at (242) 332-2142; fax (242) 332-2480.
JULY 14 - 17
OCEAN HARBOR MARINE'S SIXTH ANNUAL "BIMINI BASH" OWNERS RENDEZVOUS (FISHING) [Bimini] Sponsored by the Ocean Harbor Marine. Scheduled are fishing and diving tournaments, treasure hunts, beach Olympics, limbo contests, cocktail parties, planned meals and a gala awards banquet to honour and award winners of the events. Location: Bimini Big Game Fishing Club & Marina. For further information, contact John Scott in the U.S. at telephone (954) 946-9900.
JULY 16 - 18
GBI WOMEN'S GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS [Grand Bahama Island] Location: Lucayan, Princess and Emerald Golf Courses. For more information, contact Ray Harrison, Executive Director of GBI Golf Council at (242) 352-8044.
JULY
SOUTH FLORIDA FISHING CLUB TOURNAMENT [Bimini] Location: Bimini Big Game Fishing Club & Marina. For further information, contact Mr. Raul Miranda, Tournament Director, Big Game Fishing Club, at telephone (242) 347-3391/3; fax (242) 347-3392.
JULY
EIGHTH ANNUAL LATIN BUILDERS FISHING TOURNAMENT [Bimini]
Sponsored by the Latin Builders. Some 40-50 yachts/boats are expected to participate. Location: Bimini Big Game Fishing Club & Marina. For further information, contact William Delgado/Eneida Gajate in the U.S., at telephone (305) 446-5989; fax (305) 446-0901.
JULY
THIRD ANNUAL BAHAMAS NATIONAL BONEFISHING CHAMPIONSHIP
[TBA] A Ministry of Tourism-sponsored event, where Bahamian bonefishermen, winners of each Island competition in The Bahamas Bonefishing Championship Fishoffs, compete for cash prizes. The winner of which will participate in the World Invitational Bonefishing (Flats Fishing) Championship to be held -----. Note: By invitation only. For further information, call 800-32-SPORT or the Ministry of Tourism, Nassau at (242) 322-7501 ext. 4203; fax (242) 328-0945.
JULY 21 - 25
BAHAMAS SUMMER BOATING FLING/FLOTILLA [Bimini] [To Blue Water Resort (Bimini Fling)] A must for boating enthusiasts and yachtsmen cruising to The Bahamas for the first time. Make the five-day crossing from Florida to The Bahamas in the company of a flotilla of boats (minimum boat length 22') guided by a lead boat. All Flings depart from Radisson Bahai Mar Resort & Yacht Center, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. For more information, contact the Bahamas Sports & Aviation Information Centre at 1-800-327-7678 or (305) 932-0051.
JULY
FRED HIGGS CLASSIC [Nassau/Paradise Island]
A Bahamas Golf Federation event for amateurs. Format: 2-man team. Location: Paradise Island Golf Course. For registration and further information, contact Pauline Curry at (242) 364-4992. JULY
BAHAMAS SUMMER BOATING FLING [To Bimini/Club Cay/Nassau/Highbourn
Cay/Sampson Cay Fling] A must for boating enthusiasts and yachtsmen cruising to The Bahamas for the first time. Make the 12-day crossing from Florida to The Bahamas in the company of a flotilla of boats guided by a lead boat. All Flings depart from Radisson Bahai Mar Resort & Yacht Center, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. For more information, contact the Bahamas Sports & Aviation Information Centre at 1-800-327-7678 or (305) 932-0051.
JULY
COLUMBIA KENDALL FISHING TOURNAMENT [Bimini] Sponsored by Columbia Kendall. Location: Bimini Big Game Fishing Club & Marina. For further information, contact Ms. Elsa Figeredo in the U.S., at telephone (305) 227-5591; fax (305) 227-5513.
JULY 28 - AUGUST 1
BAHAMAS SUMMER BOATING FLING [Grand Bahama Island]
[To Port Lucaya Marina, Freeport Fling ] A must for boating enthusiasts and yachtsmen
cruising to The Bahamas for the first time. Make the five-day crossing from Florida to The
Bahamas in the company of a flotilla of boats (minimum boat length 24') guided by a lead boat. All Flings depart from Radisson Bahai Mar Resort & Yacht Center, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. For more information, contact the Bahamas Sports & Aviation Information Centre at 1-800-327-7678 or (305) 932-0051.
JULY
OCEAN CABIN'S TENTH ANNUAL BEER FESTIVAL [Exuma] During full moon in this month. Lots of fun and pizza. Location: Ocean Cabin Restaurant & Bar. For further information, contact Mr. Terry Bain in Little Farmer's Cay, Exuma, at telephone (242) 355-4006/2093; fax (242) 355-4006/4063.
JULY 30 - AUGUST 1
SUMMER SLOTS TOURNAMENT [Grand Bahama Island] For more information contact Princess Casino at (242) 352-7811 ext. 4858.
JULY 30
PEOPLE-TO-PEOPLE TEA PARTY [Nassau/Paradise Island]
for a delightful afternoon of tea, entertainment and good company, join guests at Government House Ballroom between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. Guests should be seated no later than 3:45 p.m. For reservations, contact the Social Hostess at your hotel or call the manager, People-To-People Unit, Ministry of Tourism, telephone (242) 326-5371, (242) 328-7810, (242) 356-0435-8; fax (242) 356-0434. Proper attire is required.
JULY
GOSPELFEST '99 [Grand Bahama Island] Three days of gospel singing with artists like Luther Barnes, the Sunset Jubilaires and the Lumzey Singers. Venue: Princess Country Club. Contact Sammy Stevens at (937) 294-1233; fax (937) 294-2494.
JULY 28 - AUGUST 8
BAHAMAS SUMMER BOATING FLING/FLOTILLA [The Out Islands] [To Bimini/Great Harbour Cay, Berry Islands/Harbour Island] A must for boating enthusiasts and yachtsmen cruising to The Bahamas for the first time. Make the five-day crossing from Florida to The Bahamas in the company of a flotilla of boats (minimum boat length 22') guided by a lead boat. All flings depart from Radisson Bahai Mar Resort & Yacht Center, Ft Lauderdale, Florida. For more information, contact the Bahamas Sports & Aviation Information Centre at 1-800-327-7678 or (305) 932-0051.
JULY 30 - AUGUST 3 (TENTATIVE)
CAT ISLAND REGATTA [Cat Island] Takes place during the Emancipation Day Weekend as part of a homecoming celebration with parties, fashion shows, children's sport competitions and entertainment. For further information, contact Rev. Philip McPhee at the Ministry of Youth, Sports & Culture at (242) 394-0445; fax (242) 394-5920.
JULY 30 - AUGUST 3 (TENTATIVE)
ACKLINS ISLAND REGATTA [Acklins
Island] For further information, contact Rev. Philip McPhee at the Ministry of Youth, Sports & Culture at (242) 394-0445; fax (242) 394-5920.
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