June 03, 2010 - June 05, 2010 This sailing regatta is the second largest in The Bahamas. Skippers compete for cash prizes and trophies in the A, B and C class races. This event is held during the Labor Day weekend holiday and is well attended by Bahamians and International visitors. There are lots of tasty native dishes, a kids' corner, games for the entire family, performances by live native bands and fun for everyone who attends. The venue is the Regatta Site in Salt Pond. For more information contact: Mr. Raphael Cartwright / Regatta Committee Salt Pond Long Island The Bahamas Phone: (242) 337-0122

Cultivation and domestication of mangos probably began in the Indian subcontinent, where they have been grown for more than 6000 years. Buddhist monks took mango plants on voyages to Malaya and eastern Asia in the 4th and 5th centuries BC. By the tenth century AD, Persian traders had taken mango to the Middle East and East Africa. With the arrival of the Portuguese in India in the 15th century, it was later spread to South America, Bahamas, the Philippines and to West Africa. Mangos are now cultivated commercially throughout tropics and subtropical areas. The mango comes in over 50 varieties, ranging in color from greenish, yellowish, to reddish, often tinged with purple, pink, orange-yellow, or red. The mango is a member of the Anachardiaceae family which includes poison ivy, cashews, and pistachios. It is also known as manga, mangga, mangot, mangou, and mangue in other parts of the world. Mangoes are an ideal summer food as they are high in many carotenoids, especially Beta-carotene. Beta-Carotene has a protective affect against the harmful rays of the sun. Research indicates that even in older people, sun tolerance is increased when Beta-Carotene intake is increased. (Professor Mathews-Roth, Harvard University 1969-75.) Mangoes contain Vitamin A ( of which Beta-Carotene is a precursor and more usable), Vitamins C & E and Selenium. Mangoes also contain B-complex (anti-stress) vitamins, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, selenium, Folic acid (folate), and zinc. Mangoes are very low in Saturated Fat, Cholesterol and Sodium. Plus are a good source of dietary fiber. They also contain some protein and amino acids, about 2% of your daily recommended amount.

Pilot's visiting Stella Maris have access to a new service to assist with the new e-APIS requirement.

Easy Air Journey Walkthrough from alexandre Pouille on Vimeo.

Annual cost of the service is $99. Visit www.Easy-AirJourney.com for more information.

See the article and video at http://www.aopa.org/members/files/pilot/2009/december/feature_bahamas0912.html

 

August 20, 10:00 am: 8 aircraft departed Banyan at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) with 35 people anxious to learn the ins and outs of Flying to and in The Bahamas. The group comprised of FBO (Fixed Base Operator) managers and staff, flying club and flying group orgainzers joined staff from The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism and Aviation on the trip. First stop, Freeport for a round table discussion with Bahamas Customs and Immigration, then on the Stella Maris Resort to begin a weekend of Out Island exploration.

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