Sailing named national sport of Bahamas

The House of Assembly named Sailing the national sport of The Bahamas when it passed a resolution on April 12, 2023.

Agriculture, Marine Resources, and Family Island Affairs Minister Clay Sweeting moved the resolution, expressing delight in what he said was a long-awaited announcement.

“I am so happy to be here to support this historic resolution to name sailing the national sport of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas. This has been a long-awaited announcement by Bahamians far and wide,” Sweeting said.

“We have witnessed its evolution, and it is a sport that has won the hearts of Bahamians and the millions of visitors to The Bahamas. It is a sport that subtly reminds us of who we are – a friendly, maritime people that continues to make waves internationally by sailing with vigor and grace – the underpinnings of the Bahamian spirit…

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