October 1998 The Abaconian Page 7 2nd All Abaco Regatta Begins October 29th By Charlene Fernander The second All Abaco Family Island Regatta promises to be one of organization, class and style. The 1998 Regatta has been dubbed Abaco Regatta - a Tribute to the Legends. Regatta ’98 is scheduled for October 29th through November Ist in the picturesque waters between the Treasure Cay ferry dock and Green Turtle Cay. Abaco extends a warm invitation to all its residents, visitors, home boys and girls and well-wishers to join the community in its final celebrations of our countries Jubilee Year of Independence. 2 The All Abaco Regatta Committee is being chaired for a second year by Mr. Everette Hart, Island Administrator. Chief Counsellors Mr. Joseph Norris (North Abaco), Michael Malone (Central Abaco) and Benjamin Pinder (South Abaco) have all agreed to serve as Deputy Chairmen. Newly-appointed Senior Deputy Administrator Mr. Chrisfield Johnson also serves on the Committee. Police Corporal Hubert Smith will again perform as Commodore, a task he executed with distinction last year. Mr. Hugh Cottis will once again serve as Race Coordinator. Participation from the skippers and sailing associations has _ been The 1997 crew on the Abaco Rage learn the ropes and how to improve her speed. Handling a boat with movable ballast and cotton sails requires diferent techniques from modern craft. Visit us and see over 200 samples on display overwhelming. This year’s roster is expected to surpass last year’s entries of twenty-six boats. The Governor General and Prime Minister’s Cup Races are expected to be the highlight of this year’s sailing. Prize/take-home money will remain as solid as the 1997 purse. Already, hotels are boasting of high occupancy bookings for this period and it is anticipated that by month’s end, 95 percent of all bookings will have been confirmed. A jet from the national flag-carrier, Bahamasair, will airlift passengers from Nassau and Freeport. Private charter companies are also scheduling special runs for this year’s "battle of the giants." Abaconians are gearing up for the greatest Sailing event in recent times. A number of activities have been planned. As Bahamians commemorate the twenty-fifth anniversary of Independence, so the Committee will match that with twenty-five stalls to serve native dishes during the breakfast, lunch and dinner hours. Stalls are expected to remain open throughout the day and on into the night. The special drink of the Regatta will be the Abaco Legend Punch. Entertainment will focus to a great extent on cultural shows. A fashion show is also planned as part of the onshore activities. A Junkanoo Rush-out and Abaco theme skits will reflect the true art and culture of the people of this island. Abaco Featured in Film By Charlene Fernander The Public Relations Sub-Committee of the All Abaco Regatta Committee brought a team led by-Mrs. Dianna Swan of ZNS III to the Abacos for the week beginning September 14th to begin filming a documentary on this island. The documentary will show the people of Abaco in various. scenes around the island from Moore’s Island in the south to Grand Cay in the north. Many popular places of interest will be showcased as well as places not so well known. CARIBBEAN CONSTRUCTORS LTD. Concrete Blocks 4"x 8"x 16" .3I4" 4 itt 6"x 8"x 16" 8"x 8"x 16" Corner Blocks Regular Blocks Hydraulic Fittings & Hoses Monday - Friday 7 am-4pm P.O. Box AB 20403, Marsh Harbour Phone 367-2502 Tile Outlet New Arrivals in Stock NOW! Keep Your House Clean, Cool & Comfortably Stylish With Todays Ceramics south America « fiiexico Opanish e Jtalian. . . Floor Tiles starting at $1.99 per sq. ft. Floor Tiles from 6" x 6" up to 18" x 18" Wall Tiles in 4" x 4" * 6" x 6" * 6" x 8" up to 10" x 16” We stock: Spacers * Caps * Trims * and Accessories Thin-set * Mastic * Grouts * Saws & Blades e Free estimates e Free delivery for larger orders ¢ Special pricing for builders and contractors e Installation also optional Abaco Shopping Centre ¢ Phone 367-3242 or Fax 367-3474