New E-class sloop ‘Catherine' christened for all-girl crew

April 20, 2026: British High Commissioner Smita Rossetti launches a new sailing sloop ‘Catherine’ in the time-honoured tradition of breaking a bottle of champagne over her bow.

#‘Catherine’ - one of two boats built by the British High Commission in partnership with the Bahamas National Sailing School - was christened at the Nassau Yacht Club on Saturday, where Ms Rossetti met and chatted to young sailors and coaches.