Collectors 50th Anniversary Book, The Independence of the Bahamas

The Journey of Sailing As The National Sport of The Bahamas.

Article by Kendea Smith, Photos by Jan Pehrson

For hundreds of years, The Bahamas has been known as the premier destination for sailing. History chronicles many occasions when sailing defined who Bahamians are. From the times of the Lucayans and Arawaks, piracy and the Eleutheran Adventurers, history has proven the connection of the Bahamian people to the nation’s breathtaking waters.