Possibly bigger than Christmas on this island is the holiday called Cup Match. The 4 days of celebration that often goes on longer is centered around a cricket match but is also a host of other fun events involving the consumption of Black Seal Rum. The Sunday of Cup Match a Non-Mariner's Race is held in the bay beside our cottage, which attracts over 1,000 participants and spectators. Most everyone winds up in the water at some point and most are wearing their finest Bling Bling so I may have some good finds coming soon.
In order to get a front row seat we bought a kayak made out of perspex which is the super tough plastic used to make jet fighter canopies, strong, lightweight and you can see the fish through it. You can also see any treasure lying on the bottom too, Very Kewl!
So here's our trip today.
A good time was enjoyed by all, the bay was full to overflowing with boaters and copious amounts of alcohol were consumed in true Cup Match tradition. Most of the 300 plus boats will spend the night at anchor and head home tomorrow. My work crews will start drifting back to work over the next few days, Ah! Island Living!
Happy Cup Match Everybody,
BDA
In order to get a front row seat we bought a kayak made out of perspex which is the super tough plastic used to make jet fighter canopies, strong, lightweight and you can see the fish through it. You can also see any treasure lying on the bottom too, Very Kewl!So here's our trip today.
Paddle around the point to Mangrove Bay
[attachment 32100 P8060007.JPG]This guy brought his dog to the party, tourist submarine in the background
[attachment 32101 P8060005.JPG]Non-floats are assembled on the beach and launched for the race
[attachment 32102 P8060032.JPG]It doesn't take long for the non-floats to start coming apart, of course the contestants and spectators help
[attachment 32104 P8060036.JPG][attachment 32105 P8060030.JPG]These wenches had their priorities right, the rum comes first
[attachment 32107 P8060038.JPG]A good time was enjoyed by all, the bay was full to overflowing with boaters and copious amounts of alcohol were consumed in true Cup Match tradition. Most of the 300 plus boats will spend the night at anchor and head home tomorrow. My work crews will start drifting back to work over the next few days, Ah! Island Living!
Happy Cup Match Everybody,
BDA
