Tan Gillespie's paintings give new meaning to the term watercolor. Water and color; spirited sea bumping against bright creatures and boats.
ShareWorking with The Mt. Airy Young Readers Program is a constantly changing group of cruisers organized by one of their own via the VHF Grenada Cruisers Net.
SharePurchasing a boat and placing it in the hands of a charter company just might be the ticket for ample on-the-water time without the relentless expense and responsibility of running your own boat.
ShareFor artist Georgie Tuson, the route to her slice of heaven was anything but direct and certainly not simple.
ShareYour boat is booked, the bags are almost packed and you're counting down the days to a perfect charter sail-away vacation. It will be just that - as long as you tack around some health and safety issues common to tropical places.
ShareIn the spring of 2009, movie scouts were combing the Virgin Islands, looking for 1950s-era boats as props for a new Johnny Depp flick.
ShareThe heavy rain dampened last minute touch-ups but not the spirit of the 50 plus beauties gathered for one of the world's most ostentatious yachting events, the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta.
ShareDays prior to the 29th running of Bequia's Easter Regatta, the Admiralty Bay anchorage began to swell dangerously.
ShareThe Spice Island has it all. For yachtsmen looking to work on or store their boat, there are three facilities available, eagerly awaiting your arrival and ready to serve your needs.
ShareIf you're thinking about launching into your first charter, by now you've perused websites, viewed application forms and given some thought to the sections marked, "Sailing History."
ShareA tri-colored sail appears on the horizon and folks on shore take notice. "It's Chocolate Man!"
ShareThe South Grenada Regatta held February 26 to 28 had the look and feel of a carnival that no one wanted to stop.
ShareGrenada is an island of natural abundance and for yachties that means more services for boaters than you can count, including these protected marinas.
ShareThe choice of where to charter is based on a handful of factors that begin with skill and experience.
ShareThe Workboat Regatta, traditionally held in conjunction with the Grenada Sailing Festival, busted loose this year with its own showy weekend of sailing on Grand Anse beach.
ShareTwo thousand ten was a record-breaking year for the Grenada Sailing Series as it launched into its 17th year during the final weekend of January.
ShareTo learn about that perfect balance between packing too little and too much, we went in search of the experts who were anchored in the BVI.
ShareThe word on the tarmac is that Tortola's Trellis Bay Kitchen is the unofficial but best departure lounge in the Caribbean.
ShareBoats trickled into Tyrell Bay for the Carriacou Sailing Series; three on a ship; two under tow; eight under sail.
ShareThe adage about best laid plans is one to remember as you launch into that long-awaited Caribbean charter. I’ve noticed that how you handle the bumps in your bliss-seeking holiday determines the outcome of the adventure—and the memories you take
ShareHow to Charter a Boat on a Budget. Don't let the Economy keep you down because there are deals to be had.
ShareIf you’re thinking about launching into charter vacations, the first item on your list of considerations is the type of vessel to select for transportation and accommodation
ShareChristmases past in the United States were always a wild slip-and-slide through endless seasonal tasks, and each year, I secretly wished for a simpler celebration.
ShareWe know so often that these boat building treasured talents die out, smothered in our modern mass-produced world. But not so in Anguilla. Boat building on that tiny island thrives.
ShareOn the Caribbean island of Antigua the name Woodstock evokes a picture place that's all about boats and people who fix them.
ShareFive Key Tips to live by when planning a Sailing Charter Vacation. Don't let your ego get in the way - do the right thing.
ShareYears ago, when we sailed a small Antigua sloop, we frequented the island of Dominica where bananas ruled the country and the Geest Company was king.
ShareChartering options span from bare to abundant with a boatload of choices in between. You can do-it-yourself for seven days or pay to be pampered for as long as your wallet can support
ShareAragorn Dick-Read and the Caribbean islands have a longstanding partnership, each giving generously to the other. It began in his homeland of Tortola
ShareLast winter around a table, for what Oprah would call a “legend’s lunch,” sat a collection of the Caribbean’s most notorious old salts.
ShareI found him in his sign-less Delicate Bar, shelling pigeon peas with his daughter, Mariette. The door opens to the pond and through it a cast of characters flow in and out along with the breeze that sweeps the pond
ShareThe Caribbean is jam-packed with so many races and regattas that even the junkies can’t keep up. The Antigua Classic Regatta, stands above the others in almost every way.
ShareLes Anderson is known in the Caribbean for several hard-earned reasons. As characters go, he’s near the top of any list
ShareLittle do they know that buried behind those hot spots are the remains of a fort, an 18th century farmhouse, an antiquated turtle kraal pen and the r
Share“Songs for Sail” has sold over 100,000 copies making it certified gold, no small feat
ShareSome artists paint the Caribbean they want to experience—pristine and picture perfect. Bruce Smith paints the one he sees
ShareJust say the words, “clearing in” or “clearing out” around any Caribbean sailor and you’re sure to get a reaction
ShareThe 2009 list of MBEs includes professors, policy makers, scientific researchers, Olympic athletes, doctors, embassy officials and one barefoot, balla
ShareRhythm of Blue. Located in Falmouth, it’s like a gift box from a jewelry store, small but full of gems
ShareThe road to Antigua’s Fig Tree Studio and Art Gallery is definitely not the beaten path.
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