Stressing that safety is a priority, organisers on Tuesday last launched the Bartica Annual Easter Regatta, as well as a new magazine, Bartica Review Magazine, which will be available in a few weeks.
Chairman of Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni), Gordon Bradford, who also serves as the Chairman of the Regatta Board outlined the facilities that will be in place. “We always have aircraft on standby for emergency air dashes to the city,” he said. “We have a hospital nearby. There are coastguards and lifeguards surrounding the course at all times. Safety is always our Number One priority but unfortunately when it comes to safety we cannot be 100% because no matter how prepared you are it will always take you by surprise,” he said, “The regatta is a competitive sport
