Photos: 2016 Non-Mariners Event In Sandys

July 31, 2016

The 44th annual Non-Mariners Race took place in Sandys this afternoon [July 31], with the Non-Calypso Pipe Band leading the Non-Committee in parade to Mangrove Bay Beach to observe the construction of this year’s Non-Craft.

Hosted by Sandys Boat Club, the always popular ‘non-event’ attract large crowds who come by both land and sea, and involves strange and unusual watercraft taking to the water, most sinking within minutes.

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  1. Onion Juice says:

    Could’ve left de dog on land, not sanitary.

  2. Terry says:

    Pictures speak so many words.

    Poor Bermuda.

    I counted $180 million in vessels alone.

    Time to march.

    • This bie says:

      This person right here sounds like a moron who would blame the world if it rains

  3. Bill says:

    Is it really necessary for the police to go around in their “Rescue 2″ boat carrying automatic assault weapons in full view of the public?

    Have we really reached this stage?

    • Arthur - Atlanta says:

      I noticed that also and said I hope an unexpected wave doesn’t cause him to accidentally fire that weapon (if the safety was off). A lot of videos are online showing (expert)firearms handlers making mistakes!

    • bermyboy says:

      yes…we have

    • count says:

      wasn’t there nearly a murder in the water this year?

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