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This year the Middle Caicos Sailing Association – MCSA is reaching out for sponsors to replenish its fleet of model sail boats used for the annual race day and for teaching events. We fervently hope you will help preserve this traditional sport!!!
Daniel O. Forbes, founder of MCSA At the moment the fleet consists of only 14 boats! Over the years nearly 100 boats have been carved – all being raced, sold and/or donated to the MCSA – but they do wear out eventually. The popularity of the Valentines Day Cup grows steadily, and we need to have more boats available for the race day and for the teaching workshops for children now offered.
Forbes said this fleet is in need of refurbishment as many of the older boats can simply no longer be repaired. He noted that the local gu-mel-e-mi wood used for carving the boats, has a varied lifespan, with some boats now over 7 years old, but many of our model sailboats now are simply ready to be permanently dry-docked.
“We are asking companies, organizations, families and individuals to purchase a boat for the MCSA fleet. The boat will be named as you request, and painted in colours of your choice (ie . to match any corporate colours). A certificate from the boat carver, donation certificate and mention of the donation in all our press releases will follow. For the race event, your chosen captain will sail the boat, or we will find a captain for you. It is an excellent opportunity to raise your local visibility and to assist with our cultural heritage preservation efforts. This is the largest annual community event held on North/Middle Caicos, and well worthy of your support,” Mr. Forbes said.
Boats are available in sizes from 24 to 48 inches, at price levels $250, $350, $500 and $750. This year both the hand carved gu-mel-e-mi models or the hand built pine plank models, are being offered for sale. Mr Forbes again appeals to the entire community to render whatever help they can, and soon.
Mr. Forbes can be contacted on 1-649 -232-6132 or email middlecaicos@tciway.tc for further information.
Meanwhile, Forbes is asking persons to mark their calendars NOW for Saturday February 12th, 2011. Be on Bambarra beach for captains meeting at noon. There will be a Cook out with Church of God of Prophecy, music and dancin’ all afternoon, cash prizes and trophies – a really good day on the beach!! You know you want to be there!!
