Cruisers Regatta

Every year in Georgetown, the Cruisers hold their annual Cruisers Regatta. This is a week long event that consists of sailing races, of course, but also smaller events that everyone can participate in. They are fun, goofy and the first place prize is always a bottle of rum! It is a great time to get involved and get out and meet all the other cruisers. And with over 300 boats here in the harbour, there are lots of people to meet!

The week started off with their annual Variety Show. Unfortunately, this occurred on a very cold and windy night here, so the turn out wasn't as great as expected. This is a talent show, so to speak, although I think it should be called the talentless show. It is a great way to spend the evening and is filled with people singing and various skits making fun of the daily lifestyles and habits of sailors. The locals provide food and drinks and the proceeds go to help fund their island regatta race in April.

The next day, Brad and I both played in the Softball game. Every year, the cruisers get a team together (no skill required) and we practice for about 4 weeks, twice a week. I haven't touched a softball in an ungodly number of years, and as such, was terrible; I was just there to fill their "girl quota". The night of the game, we had a great turnout, and with the proceeds of the concessions going towards the local schools, it looked like it was going to be a successful night.

The only other game we were here for (4 years ago) was really just a fun event. The cruisers were terrible and the Bahamians killed them. But the cruisers made it more about fun and show than the game itself. So, I thought this game would be the same. However, in the first inning, when we had scored 3 runs, it seemed that we may actually have a chance to finally win a game (for the first time ever!) so everyone buckled down and it was a real game. Everyone gave it their best, but we came up just short in the end. But, this was the first year that anyone could remember where we actually had a chance of winning, so everyone was in good spirits. And we got free t-shirts!

Our new boater friends on "Hello Texas"

Our first trip down, we pulled into the harbour right around the start of the regatta and as such, did not participate in many events. This year, however, we have signed up for almost every game. So stay tuned to see how we do!

And, as if this week couldn't get any better, we have our first visitor in on Tuesday. Holly, my friend from college, is coming in from snowy Baltimore to play in the sun and sand with us for the week!!