The Sir Durward Knowles
National Junior Sailing Championship
February 19-21, 2026
Montague Foreshore
Nassau, Bahamas
Showing posts with label Boats. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Boats. Show all posts
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Monday, February 2, 2026
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Scullin' Home
I found an old grimy painting I did over 40 years ago and had it redone with AI. I had it add the seagulls, flowers, vibrant evening sky and calm, reflecting sea. I also did some other tweaks in Adobe Photoshop.
"Scullin' Home" - After AI - Acrylic paint
©A. Derek Catalano
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"Scullin' Home" - Before AI - Acrylic paint
©A. Derek Catalano
©A. Derek Catalano
Monday, January 19, 2026
Farmer's Cay Class E & C Regatta
Farmer's Cay Class E & C Regatta
February 5-7, 2026
Farmer's Cay, Exuma
Sunday, January 18, 2026
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
5th Annual Bahamas International Dragon Boat Festival
5th Annual Bahamas International Dragon Boat Festival
May 2-3, 2026
Goodman's Bay, Nassau
Food, Music, Festivities
FREE to the public
Visit: www.bcdragonboat.com
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Monday, December 22, 2025
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Saturday, December 6, 2025
Shadows in the Archipelago: Distinguishing Human Trafficking from Smuggling in The Bahamas
"Undercover Run" - Bahamas AI Art
©A. Derek Catalano
Shadows in the Archipelago: Distinguishing Human Trafficking from Smuggling in The Bahamas
Introduction
In the complex landscape of transnational crime, few offenses are as frequently conflated yet fundamentally distinct as human trafficking and human smuggling. While both involve the movement of people and the illicit crossing of borders, they differ sharply in their means, their ends, and their victims. For the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, an archipelagic nation strategically positioned between the Caribbean, South America, and the United States, these distinctions are not merely academic—they are matters of urgent national security and human rights.
The Bahamas serves as a critical transit point in the Western Hemisphere’s migration corridors. Its porous borders and proximity to the United States make it a prime target for smuggling networks moving economic migrants. Simultaneously, its tourism-driven economy and reliance on migrant labor create vulnerabilities ripe for human trafficking. Understanding the nuance between these two crimes—trafficking as a crime against the individual involving exploitation, and smuggling as a crime against the state involving illegal entry—is essential to evaluating the nation’s legal responses, including the landmark Trafficking in Persons (Prevention and Suppression) Act of 2008 and the recently introduced Smuggling of Migrants Bill 2025.
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
A History of Boat Building in The Bahamas and Its Modern Trajectory
"Bahamian Sloop" - Bahamas AI Art
©A. Derek Catalano
A History of Boat Building in The Bahamas and Its Modern Trajectory
The Bahamian archipelago, comprising over 700 islands and cays scattered across the western Atlantic, is inherently a maritime nation. From its earliest Lucayan inhabitants to the modern global shipping hub of today, the sea has dictated life, commerce, and communication. Central to this enduring relationship is the craft of boat building, a tradition that evolved from dugout canoes into sophisticated sailing vessels, serving as the economic engine and cultural backbone of the Out Islands for centuries. The history of Bahamian boat building is a chronicle of adaptation, resilience, and masterful use of indigenous materials, leading to a modern industry that balances tradition with global demand.
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Abaco: The Brooklyn Bridge Barge Incident
"Container Barge on Tropic Sea" - Bahamas AI Art
©A. Derek Catalano
Abaco: The Brooklyn Bridge Barge Incident
Below is a focused, evidence-based, and practical analysis of the Brooklyn Bridge barge grounding off Abaco (what happened, timeline, cargo and damage, official response and salvage, and insurance/environmental implications), followed by a legal analysis of whether Abaco residents who broke into containers and removed cargo can be charged under Bahamian law (likely offences, possible defences, likely outcomes), and a short conclusion with practical recommendations.
Friday, November 14, 2025
Wrecking in The Bahamas: A Foundation of Maritime History
"Ship Wrecking" - Bahamas AI Art
©A. Derek Catalano
Wrecking in The Bahamas: A Foundation of Maritime History
Wrecking, the historical practice of salvaging property and cargo from shipwrecks, is inextricably linked to the economic and cultural identity of The Bahamas. Situated along one of the world’s most dangerous yet essential trade routes, the Bahamian archipelago served as both a treacherous barrier and a lucrative resource for centuries. Far from being a mere footnote, the wrecking industry became a cornerstone of the colonial economy, shaping settlement patterns, generating wealth, and forcing the implementation of laws that sought to regulate a practice rooted in chaos and maritime misfortune.
Thursday, October 30, 2025
.jpg "Bahamas Cruise")
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Bahamas 500 - PC Wallpaper
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Thursday, October 9, 2025
.jpg "Tropic Vacation")
Monday, October 6, 2025
Saturday, September 27, 2025
Nassau Cruise Port
Nassau Cruise Port - Me and my good cousin Claudia took a walk. Nassau is our home.
©A. Derek Catalano: Download video
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