South Caicos Annual Regatta comes alive on Thursday, May 26, 2011, with a float parade. Everyone can join in this event by purchasing your T-shirt now on sale for seven dollars ($7.00). Bring your flag along as well. The entire community is invited to be a part of ‘Regatta 45 …..Bringing It Alive!’
Visitors coming to the island by boat or plane will be greeted as usual with a “Welcome Party”, known only to the hospitality of South Caicos.
South Caicos is known for its outstanding performance in sports and this focus has always been a part of the Regatta activities. The ‘Basket Ball’ capital of the Turks and Caicos Islands has produced excellent teams who once ago were considered TCI’s best. The original FIRE FIGHTERS, ROCKETS, SHOOTERS and BREAKERS will give you many kodak moments in an exhibition match. If you would prefer a more relaxing environment, there is a table tennis match at Marjorie Basden High School compound.
The Regatta Beauty Pageant and Inagua Contact Band will be your enjoyment for a fun-filled evening.
Miss Regatta:
Straudia Forbes – Caicos Oil
Phara Knowles – Saunders & Co.
Daphne Pierre – Prestigious Properties
Little Miss Regatta:
Savannah Moore – New Star Construction
Joanna Pierre – Maxx’s Fashions
Kartinard Menard – Caicos Coin Laundry
Kayanna Gibson – Adams Square
Alresa Taylor – Caicos Fisheries Ltd.
Wichland Fernard – Sail Rock Development
Regatta Village will be the place to be. These activities will take place on Friday, May 27.
Saturday, May 28, “Regatta Fun Day’ begins in true TCI culture with junkanoo. Move to the rhythm of ‘We Funk Junkanoo Group’. The “Opening Ceremony” at 10:00 a.m. is a beginning for the entire family to celebrate by joining in the fun or just coming along to cheer others on. The excitement depends on how you participate, because this could last all day. There will be lots to do, watch, eat and drink, make this your special treat. Boat races you are sure to see. After you leave town, watch the basket ball “Slam Dunk” going on. There is also music into the night.
Sunday, May 29, the opportunity waits all to see the basket ball finals, ‘HARBOUR BOYS’ challenged by ‘HARBOUR HAULERS’! A match you cannot afford to miss. This day climaxes with Gospel Extravaganza at 8: 00 p.m. come and receive a spiritual blessing as talented men and women of God bless your hearts in music and song. The venue is Sea View Supermarket.
Monday, May 30, brings to an end Soccer Finals at 4:00 p.m. and following this, Regatta 2011.
The Regatta Committee 2011 expresses profound thanks and appreciation to all who have supported them through this trying time in order to keep the festival alive.
