The Caribbean Bottling Company (Bahamas) Ltd. (CBC) is thrilled to partner with Regatta as we launch the first ever Bahamas Goombay Punch Cup. Six limited edition Bahamas Goombay Punch cans are now available with distinctive designs of the Regatta sloops (Tida Wave, New Courageous, Running Tide, New Legend, Southern Cross, and San Sally). The Bahamas Goombay Punch Cup is open to all A-Class vessels; the winner of which will be determined by cumulative points totaled from three major Regatta events (Best of the Best, National Family Island and Long Island Regatta). The victor will be announced upon the completion of the Long Island Regatta in June 2023 and will receive a $5,000 cash prize, a $8,000 stipend towards advancing the sport for their island’s junior sailing club, and exclusive congratulatory Goombay Cans from September 2023 until January 2024. 

“Bahamas Goombay Punch is a Coca-Cola Bahamas’ heritage brand. The face on the can is tremendously popular across The Bahamas and is synonymous with our Nation” mentioned CBC Brand Manager, Karla Wells-Lisgaris. “As we move towards our 50th Independence, we’re thrilled to celebrate all things Bahamian and felt Goombay was the ideal brand to promote Bahamian Culture.” 

CBC has historically supported Bahamians in the sport of sailing. One of whom, Craig Ferguson, a 15-year-old Bahamian sailor, recently placed 1st in the silver fleet at The Optimist World Championships in Turkey. Most recently, CBC assisted the 2022 Optimist North American Championship sailing event held at the Nassau Yacht Club by means of providing Powerade for the athletes. CBC looks forward to the continued support of sailing in The Bahamas and the eventual naming of Regatta as the National Sport of The Bahamas.