Bahamas Goombay Punch Cup is off to a blazing start and to celebrate the third annual edition of the competition, the Bahamas Goombay Punch is launching a limited-edition redesign.
In 2023, Caribbean Bottling Company (CBC), local producers of Coca-Cola and Dasani products, launched the inaugural Bahamas Goombay Punch Cup, which measures the performance of various sailing sloops across the Best of the Best Regatta, National Family Island Regatta and the Long Island Regatta.

Upon completion of the Long Island Regatta, the team with the most points across the three events is crowned the winner.

Each year, over the six-month course of competition, the Bahamas Goombay Punch changes their can design to feature the participating sloops.

This season’s Goombay Punch Cans will display a revamp from the previous year's sloop designs. The redesign is inspired by the “authenticity and uniqueness” of each sloop.

“We've added some extra flair to this year’s can designs, featuring the C-Class boats,” shared Jonathan Thronebury, Director of Marketing at CBC. “These limited-time editions bring a fresh pop compared to our previous designs, and they align perfectly with our goal to inspire pride and excitement around our National Sport. Pairing Bahamas Goombay Punch—a product uniquely Bahamian—with a sport that we cherish locally is a natural fit.”

The winner of the cup is awarded a five-thousand-dollar cash prize, and the junior sailing club of the winning island is awarded a $8,000 stipend.

The redesign will aim to highlight the craftsmanship, fine details and special features of each sloop. It is the hope that consumers will gain a deeper appreciation for the sport of sailing with each sip.
The six lucky sloops that will be included in the redesign are: Bull Reg – Exuma, It Ain’t Right – Abaco, King & Knights – Acklins, Patton Pride – Exuma, Sassie Sue – Long Island and Sweet Island Gal – New Providence.

During the first leg of competition at the Best of the Best Regatta in New Providence, Sassie Sue, led by Stefan Knowles came first in the C-Class, taking the current lead in the Goombay Punch Cup scoreboard.

CBC is excited to support and further amplify the national sport of The Bahamas with the Bahamas Goombay Punch Cup. To keep up-to-date with the Goombay Punch Cup and all things Bahamas Goombay Punch, visit Caribbean Bottling Company’s website at www.cbcbahamas.com.