Aviators Hot Line’s 4th Annual Sport Pilot Fly-In to the Bahamas — Jan. 20-23, 2014
Got wings? Then a short hop to Bimini might just be the ticket. Aviators Hot Line’s 4th Annual Sport Pilot Fly-in, Jan. 20-23, 2014, will leave from Fort Lauderdale Executive (KFXE) after a noon briefing at Banyan Air Services on Monday, Jan. 20. The host property for the trip is Bimini Big Game Club. For more information on the trip, visit www.aviatorshotline.com/bahamas or email Aaron Will (aaron@aviatorhotline.com); for information on Bimini Big Game Club, visit www.biggameclubbimini.com or call (242) 347-3391.
Arts for the Parks – January 24-26, 2014
Arts for the Parks in Abaco will take place January 24-26, 2014. This annual event is a collaboration between Abaco Beach Resort, the Bahamas National Trust and corporate sponsors. Now in its fifth year, over 30 artists and craftsman will provide Bahamians and visitors the opportunity to view and purchase artwork, while raising awareness and funding for the preservation of Abaco’s six national parks and wildlife sanctuaries.
The host site, Abaco Beach Resort, is offering an Arts for the Parks Special starting at $483 per person based on double occupancy. The package includes oceanfront accommodations for two nights, round-trip airfare for two from Nassau, daily breakfast for two, guided nature tour in search of the Abaco parrot, complimentary admission to Art for the Parks on Friday, January 24.
For more information on Arts in the Park, visit the Arts for the Parks Abaco Facebook page; for information on Abaco Beach Resort’s Arts for the Parks package, visit www.AbacoBeachResort.com.
Treasure Cay Billfish Tournament to embrace new format and dates – June 25-29, 2014
The Treasure Cay Billfish Tournament (TCBT) has announced a new date and format for its 31st Annual tournament, June 25-29, 2014. Held at Treasure Cay Beach Marina & Golf Resort, Abaco, Bahamas, the tournament will offer three fishing days on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, with an optional Family Fun Day, Kettle of Fish Tournament and Rock the Dock Party on Sunday.
The TCBT modified release tournament also offers social parties, dinners and fun competitions. The guaranteed cash payout ranges from $10,000 for a minimum of ten boats and up to $50,000 for participation of 50 boats. The tournament is open to the public and center console boats over 30 feet are welcome. The top TCBT team will qualify for the IGFA Offshore World Championship. Registration for up to six team members, including boat entry, cash prize eligibility, dinners, cocktail parties, team goody bag and room discounts is only $2,950 per team and can be made online at www.treasurecay.com.