Scuttlebut Sailing News, All in the family for 2026 edition
83 year old Effort Kemp sails C-Class Sloop H2o in the 2026 National Family Island Regatta after receiving his lifetime achievement award
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The 70th anniversary of the National Family Island Regatta was held April 22-25 in Elizabeth Harbor alongside George Town, Bahamas, Exuma.
What has changed since the early regattas? Races start on time! Sometimes crew wear matching tee shirts! Boats line up at the start in (almost) even lines! Races can be followed at home on TV, radio, phone apps, and social media! GPS and drones are used to track finishes and penalties! There is more prize money than there used to be! Boats are faster than they used to be!