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B.O.A.T. Tournament for boats under 27 feet in September, and another Wahoo Tournament in November. The Bimini International Light Tackle Bonefish Tournament consists of two legs one in January, the other in February. 800-327-4149 for more information and reservations. The Penny Turtle Billfish Tournament is held at the Great Abaco Beach Resort bodega dunes each May; 800-468-4799. The Billfish Foundation s Tag Tournament is held in May at the Walker s Cay Hotel and Marina on Abaco; 800-WALKERS. The Green Turtle Cay Yacht Club hosts a fishing tournament in May; 242-365-4271. The What s Out There Tournament is held at Great Harbour Cay in April; 800-343-7256. The Boat Harbour Billfish Championship is held at the Marsh Harbour Resort bodega dunes in Abaco in June; 305-920-7877.

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The islands became known as Bahama, from the Spanish baja mar, or shallow sea. Almost immediately, Europeans began enslaving the Lucayans. By the turn of the 16th century, they had almost been wiped out and a new source of cheap labor was needed. As early as 1503, the Portuguese were enslaving Africans and for several years they controlled bodega dunes the burgeoning industry. By 1520, however, white slave traders of assorted nationalities were going directly to the source.