2011 Schedule of Events

Below is the tentative schedule for the 2011 Family Island Regatta. You can also view a more detailed, PDF version by clicking the icon.

Tuesday, April 26, 2011
5:00pm – Skippers Registration and Meeting
Venue: Community Center

Ecumenical Service, Time: 7:00PM
Venue: Regatta Park

Wednesday, April 27, 2011
10:00 am -6:00pm – Yuma Arts Exhibition in Front of the Magistrate Court

Skippers Party by invitation only
5:00 – 8:00 pm – Community Center

5:00pm – Regatta Fashion Extravaganza Float Parade

7:00 pm – Domino Tournament / Regatta Site

Thursday, April 28, 2011
10:00 am – 6:00pm – Yuma Arts Exhibition in Front of the Magistrate Court

10:00 am – Complimentary Bus Tour – (Space is Limited)
West Township- Pompeii Memorial

10:00 am – Complimentary Bus Tour – (Space is Limited)
East Town ship – Williams Town Plantation, Salt Beacon, Caves

8:00pm – Regatta Fashion Extravaganza – Community Centre

Friday, April 29, 2011
10:00 am – Yuma Arts Exhibition Opening Ceremony in Front of the Magistrate Court

4:00 pm – Straw craft & Crochet Fashion Show
Venue: Around the Pool at Peace N Plenty

5:00 pm – Crazy Sports (Adults & Children)

8:00pm – Live Concert @Regatta site

Stiletto & Eugene ‘Geno’ Davis

Saturday, April 30, 2011
10:00 am – 6:00pm – Yuma Arts Exhibition in Front of the Magistrate Court

Bahamian Culture Day @ Centre Street Regatta Site
12pm -2pm
Competitions: Conch Cracking, Peas Shelling, Onion Peeling, Coconut Barking, Cane Peeling, Corn Eating, & Big Belly man contest

Maypole Plaiting, Greasy Pole Climbing (Regatta Park)

4:30 pm – Native Cultural show Local Performances Regatta Park

5:30: pm – Exuma Community Youth Marching Band Regatta Park

6:00 pm – Royal Police Force Marching Band Regatta Park

8:00pm – Closing Ceremony, (in front of the administrator’s building)