"Fish Trap Island" - Bahamas AI Image
©A. Derek Catalano
Showing posts with label Boats. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Boats. Show all posts
Monday, April 20, 2026
Friday, April 17, 2026
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Monday, March 30, 2026
70th Annual National Family Island Regatta
70th Annual National Family Island Regatta
April 21st-25th, 2026
Georgetown, Exuma
Sunday, March 29, 2026
Saturday, March 28, 2026
Capt. Harry Knowles - Harbour Pilot
Capt. Harry Knowles(center) boarding ship
In the early days of piloting in Nassau Harbour there were three pilots: Capt. Harry Knowles, Capt. Willard Brown and Willard's cousin Capt. Christopher Brown.
Capt. Harry Knowles is the father of World Class sailor Sir Durward "Sea Wolf" Knowles who won the Gold Medal for The Bahamas at the 1964 Olympic Games in Tokyo.
No system was in place to determine which pilot would bring in a particular ship, which meant the first to come alongside an incoming vessel was the one who got the job. The entire piloting fee was paid to that pilot, which created intense competition.
Each pilot had a crew of three or four, and one crew member constantly looked for incoming ships. Once a ship was spotted, the captain was alerted and the race was on!
Capt. Harry Knowles is the father of World Class sailor Sir Durward "Sea Wolf" Knowles who won the Gold Medal for The Bahamas at the 1964 Olympic Games in Tokyo.
No system was in place to determine which pilot would bring in a particular ship, which meant the first to come alongside an incoming vessel was the one who got the job. The entire piloting fee was paid to that pilot, which created intense competition.
Each pilot had a crew of three or four, and one crew member constantly looked for incoming ships. Once a ship was spotted, the captain was alerted and the race was on!
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Sir Durward Knowles: A Life That Helped Define Bahamian Sport
Sir Durward and Lady Holly
Montagu Gardens, Nassau, Bahamas
©A. Derek Catalano
Sir Durward Knowles: A Life That Helped Define Bahamian Sport
Sir Durward Randolph Knowles stands as one of the most important figures in the history of The Bahamas. More than just an Olympic champion, he became a national symbol of excellence, perseverance, and pride. His life stretched across a century, and in that time, he helped shape not only Bahamian sailing but the country’s identity on the world stage.
Saturday, March 21, 2026
It’s Regatta Time
"Close Race" - Bahamas AI Art
©A. Derek Catalano
It’s Regatta Time
The sails are trimmed, the breeze is fine,
The drums of joy begin to chime,
From Nassau docks to Exuma’s line —
The islands sing: It’s Regatta time!
The sloops stand proud in the morning sun,
Wooden masts gleam, the paint’s just done,
Their crews prepare — the race begun,
For skill and bragging rights hard-won.
Each island’s team, with colors bold,
Tell stories sailors love to hold:
Of brave men racing seas of gold,
Where wind and pride are never sold.
The captains grin, their eyes like flame,
Each knows by heart the ocean’s name,
Their island chants ignite the game —
Who’ll take the crown, who’ll claim the fame?
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Sailboat Moon - PC Wallpaper
"Sailboat Moon" - Bahamas AI Image
©A. Derek Catalano
"Sailboat Moon" - Bahamas AI Image
©A. Derek Catalano
©A. Derek Catalano
Download full size: 5376x3072
Friday, February 13, 2026
Schooner - AI Redo
An old pixel art image of a schooner(bottom) that I created using the Microsoft Paint program back in 2002 and redid with AI as acrylics(top).
"Schooner" - After AI: Acrylics
©A. Derek Catalano
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
The Sir Durward Knowles National Junior Sailing Championship
The Sir Durward Knowles
National Junior Sailing Championship
February 19-21, 2026
Montague Foreshore
Nassau, Bahamas
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
Download full size: 1248x832
"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
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