Bartica Regatta Origin
Wilton Angoy upon taking up duty in Bartica in July ,1947 described the emergence of "Boat Race". He stated that in July, 1947 a yacht that had crossed the Atlantic called at Bartica with a fast runabout powered by a 22 horse power outboard engine. The owner of the yacht used to enjoyed fast run on the smooth lake - like Essequibo River, much to the delight of the public.
Miss Mandy Issacs Second Runner- up Regatta 2002"
Charles Guthrie,the manager of the Bartica Electricity Works, who had an aluminum utility boat also powered by a 22 horse power outboard engine, offered challenge.
This give birth to the organised Regatta at Bartica, and later the National Water Sport Festival.
Since that time "Boat Racing" as it was called in those days has grown
in magnitude. It has now become an annual National event
,attracting tourists from several Caribbean, North America and other
countries.
During the Easter weekend thousands converge at Bartica to witness
the Regatta Events. Today what was formally a water sport has now
various types of sporting events.
Activities begin as early as three weeks to four weeks ahead
of the Easter Sunday.
Dominoes ,football , circle tennis, road race, are some of the
activities leading up to the Grand Easter Sunday Regatta events.
Finding a place to stay can sometimes be difficult .Hotel bookings are
filled very early in the year.
However, many Barticians open their homes to host friends and families
coming from far and near for this annual event.
Miss Nirvana Ramdass Miss Best Physic at Regatta 2002
