Bahamian Wooden Racing Sloop crews balance the huge sail area by sitting on “pry boards.” Lead ingots and sometimes sandbags are also used as ballast.
Click on the picture to read more!! Winning the 2022 Bahamian Triple Crown. The 2022 Best of the Best Bahamian wooden racing sloop regatta was sailed on December 4 in windy, challenging conditions. Sailing these hugely overpowered boats so close to the edge is like balancing on a tight rope – one mistake and the game is over.