thebahamasweekly.com -

BASRA Grand Bahama Report, January 2012

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:16:07 EDT

Nine people rescued at sea

On January 30, 2012 at approximately 5:18am BASRA GB Base received a call from Police control that a 26 foot center console with (6) six persons on board was stranded off of West End. The call came in from a concerned citizen in Nassau whom received an original call from the boat and that the cell phone on board had gone dead.

After notifying RBDF & OPBAT, BASRA GB then called West End Police Station in request to put a call out on VHF 16 for any vessel that may be in distress. At 6:18am BASRA GB received a call from OPBAT that they...

(Photos) BASRA Supported during Halloween at Red Beard's Pub

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 21:01:12 EDT

Freeport, Bahamas - On October 28th Red Beard's Pub hosted the second annual BASRA Halloween Bash Costume Party to support the vital non-profit group that protects us in the surrounding waters off Grand Bahama. Entrance fees went entirely to the Bahama Air Sea Rescue Association (Grand Bahama Unit). Ghouls to princesses, angels to aliens, they they were all out to support the cause and have fun on a night when anything goes! The signature costume, the "pirate" was most prevalent.

"BASRA Grand Bahama is pleased to once again be the recipient of Red Beard's Pub Charity Halloween Party, said Justin Snisky of BASRA. "It is because of people like Brian Bothom and his wife at Red Beard's that BASRA is able to stay afloat in this harsh economy. Their donation will be go towards our search and rescue efforts, and..."

BASRA's Evening of Elegance, November 5th

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 10:55:49 EDT

Nassau, Bahamas - Bahamas Air Sea Rescue Association ( BASRA) presents their annual "Evening of Elegance" to be held on Saturday, November 5th at Old Fort Bay Club starting at 7pm. Please support this important fundraiser.

Entertainment for dancing provided by the Long Island connection, The Last Quarter Band (with Tommy Goodwin)

In-House Raffle, Seafood Buffet, Carvery and Sushi with Wine included...

BASRA Grand Bahama Rescue Reports for July and August, 2011

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 11:18:23 EDT

Grand Bahama, Bahamas - For the month of July, BASRA had a total of 15 calls, 33 people assisted, 3 rescue boats called out, 2 plane searches, 3 assist from the USCG, 2 assist from RBDF, 5 commercial assists and 4 assists by good Samaritans.

For the month of August, BASRA had a total of 6 calls, 5 people assisted, 1 rescue boats called out, 1 plane search, 1 assist from USCG, 1 assist from RBDF and marine patrol, 0 commercial assists and 1 assist by Good Samaritan.

The following is there July and August, 2011 Report.

41st Annual Bernie Butler Swim Race, Saturday, August 20th

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 12:23:14 EDT

Freeport, Grand Bahama - The countdown is on for the 41st BASRA Bernie Butler Swim Race!

The Swim race starts at 10 am, Saturday, August 20th and the after-party gets going from 12noon until... This year's theme for the tent decorating contest is SHIPWRECK. There will be plenty of Sands, Woody's and WKD on sale. Along with Antoni's pizza and hamburgers and hotdogs.

The event takes place at Coral Beach. The Pre-Swim Meeting