National Family Island Regatta 2026

First held in 1954, the National Family Island Regatta is one of the oldest sailing regattas in the Bahamas, contested by traditional Bahamian native sloops in Elizabeth Harbour, George Town, Exuma. The 2026 staging marked the 70th consecutive regatta, over five days near the last full weekend of April. Onshore, George Town becomes a bustling marketplace with Bahamian food and craft vendors and nightly Rake 'n' Scrape music. (Date shown is estimated from the event's typical annual timing — confirm with the organizer closer to the date.)