There are 480 boats anchored here, many of which haven't moved in weeks or months. There is plenty of room despite all the cruisers. The cruiser population outnumbers the Bahamian population. At night the anchor lights across the harbor look like a major city, far outshining George Town itself. We arrived Friday, March 9, just in time for the big party.
Party is the key word here.
As you can see, sailing is not a high priority of this regatta. We missed registration but did make it to the opening party-free food and drink and Bahamian music. I entered the dingy sailing and rowing races - came in last in both of them. We had been looking for somewhere to play Irish music on St. Patrick's Day so signed up for the variety show. It was a great show, and as always much Guiness and Kalik beer was consumed.