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Photo Set #4: 2014 Non-Mariners Race
The holiday weekend came to a close with the Non-Mariners Race taking place on Sunday afternoon [Aug 3] at the Sandys Boat Club, with large crowds in attendance as the ”non-boats” entered the water, with most collapsing and sinking within minutes. The Non-Mariners Race started decades ago when a group of drinking friends debated the... Read more of this article
Photo Set #3: 2014 Non-Mariners Race
The Non-Mariners Race — which sees “non-boats” hit the water with most collapsing and sinking within minutes — took place on Sunday afternoon [Aug 3] at the Sandys Boat Club, with large crowds in attendance. The “non-event” kicks off with the “non-colors raising,” which is followed by “non-penguins... Read more of this article
Photo Set #2: 2014 Non-Mariners Race
The Sandys Boat Club played host to huge crowds on Sunday afternoon [Aug 3] as people made their way to the west by both land and sea for the annual Non-Mariners Race, which sees unusual watercraft take to the water, with most collapsing and sinking only a few feet from shore. The “non-boats” often have a theme based on news events, and... Read more of this article
Photo Set #1: 2014 Non-Mariners Race
Droves of people made their way by both land and sea to Sandys Boat Club on Sunday afternoon [Aug 3] to take part in the last big event for the holiday weekend — the annual Non-Mariners Race. The race, or more correctly the “non-race” sees objects fashioned into watercraft take to the water, with most sinking within minutes. The “non-boats”... Read more of this article
Webcast Replay & Photos: Non-Mariners Race
[Updated] The annual Non-Mariners Race is getting underway today [Aug 3] at the Sandys Boat Club, with the always popular ‘non-event’ seeing strange and unusual watercraft taking to the water, most sinking within minutes. The Non-Mariners Race started decades ago when a group of drinking friends debated the flotation properties of baby carriages,... Read more of this article
Non-Mariners Race To Take Place On Sunday
With the Cup Match Classic now completed, the next big event for the holiday season is the annual Non-Mariners Race which will be held this Sunday [Aug 3] at the Sandys Boat Club at Mangrove Bay. Hosted by the Society of Non Mariners, the always popular ‘non-event’ kicks off just before noon, and involves strange and unusual watercraft taking to... Read more of this article
Upcoming: Annual Non-Mariners Race On Aug 3
The annual Non-Mariners Race will be held on Sunday August 3rd, with the always popular ‘non-event’ involving strange and unusual watercraft taking to the water, most sinking within minutes. Hosted by the Society of Non Mariners, the ‘non-event’ will be held at the Sandys Boat Club at Mangrove Bay in Sandys parish, getting underway at around... Read more of this article
Video/Photo Set #2: 2013 Non-Mariners Race
[Updated with video] The annual Non Mariners Race took place yesterday [Aug 4] at Mangrove Bay in Sandys, with crowds of people making their way to the west end to enjoy the day’s fun. The winning float for the day was “Cannonair”, which had a special guest onboard for a brief time with Premier Craig Cannonier himself taking to the contraption.... Read more of this article
Photo Set #1: 2013 Non Mariners Race
Known as the informal end of the Cup Match holiday, the Non Mariners Race took place today [Aug 4] at Mangrove Bay in Sandys, with crowds of people making their way to the west end to enjoy the day’s fun. Floats included the “HMS Burtlegger’s Bliss”, poking fun at MP David Burt’s recent swizzle issue, as well an airplane themed... Read more of this article
Webcast Replay: Non-Mariners Race In Sandys
[Updated with 4.5 hour webcast replay] The annual Non-Mariners Race will be held today [Aug 4], with the always popular ‘non-event’ involving strange and unusual watercraft taking to the water, most sinking within minutes. Hosted by the Society of Non Mariners, the ‘non-event’ will be held at Mangrove Bay in Sandys parish, getting underway... Read more of this article
Non Mariners Party Cruise To Support Charity
An upcoming Non Mariners Dance Party Cruise sponsored by Work Hard Play Hard Entertainment is promising to shape up into one of the biggest parties on the water, with partial proceeds from the event going to support the Women’s Resource Centre Bermuda. Set to be held on August 4, 2013 aboard the MV Elizabeth, able to hold more than 200 people, the... Read more of this article
Marine Restrictions For Non-Mariners Race
[Updated] The Department of Marine and Ports today [July 30] said that a five knot, no wake zone as well as restrictions on personal watercraft [jet skis] movements will take effect for the waters of Mangrove Bay during the Non-Mariners Race on Sunday [Aug 4] between 10am and 8pm. A spokesperson said,”The ‘five-knot no wake zone’ includes... Read more of this article
