All At Sea December 2009 Editorial
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Caribbean News December 2009
Caribbean News from around the region for December 2009
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Yacht Club News December 2009
Yacht Club New from around the region for December 2009
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Fat Dreams
Last night I dreamt a Sci-Fi movie in which brave teen-ager Earthlings hijacked the mammoth invasion transports sent by a demented, power-mad civilization far, far away
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Sailing with Charlie - Keep Clear with the SAFDAF Rule
Charlie puts a lot of emphasis on rules of the road and making sure that each and every student is fully aware of his obligations.
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A Wrong-Way Hurricane and Offshore Rigging Repairs
My dad was sailing a 46' Gran Soleil sloop from Annapolis to Tortola, one week out and 300 miles from anywhere and heard the news of a wrong-way, late-season hurricane
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Big Charter Questions - Power OR Sail - Monohull OR Catamaran
If 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
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Beautiful but DEADLY Lionfish Taking Over the Caribbean
Alarm bells are sounding throughout the Atlantic and Caribbean. Lionfish is an incredibly dangerous, invasive species in Caribbean waters!
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UK Geoff Holt Plans Atlantic Crossing This Month
The UK yachtsman will launch from the Canary Islands en route to Tortola to make history by becoming the first quadriplegic sailor to ever cross the Atlantic Ocean.
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Festive Holiday Activities Around the Caribbean
Boat parades, caroling afloat, festive racing, holiday parties and potlucks are just a few of the festivities you’ll find on board throughout the Caribbean
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Local Sailors Send Report on Samoan Earthquake
Kirk, Cath and Stuart McGeorge, who lived on St. Thomas, survived September’s deadly earthquake and subsequent tsunami in the Samoan Islands aboard their sailboat Gallivanter
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Im Dreaming of a White Caribbean Cooking Christmas
That’s it—dreaming as I cruise the warm Caribbean. Bring out the Christmas decorations and prepare lots of wonderful food to fit the occasion.
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Jeannie and Mike Kuichs Last Christmas Charter on Avenir II
There's nothing better than having some of your family on a Christmas charter unless you usually don't get along
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Profile of Anguilla Boat Builder Devon Beggar Daniels
Anguilla
We 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.
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A Nautical Christmas Around the Capstans
Antigua
Tradition comes alive again in Nelson's Harbour on Antigua as Locals and visiting boater alike come to celebrate Christmas together.
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Battered Grounded Swan 82 Repaired and Restored on Antigua
Antigua
Run aground off the Spithead Channel, Nonsuch bay, Antigua in February this year, a Swan 82, new in 2008, was re-launched October 19 after extensive repairs.
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Woodstocks Andrew Robinson and His ER for Boats
Antigua
On the Caribbean island of Antigua the name Woodstock evokes a picture place that's all about boats and people who fix them.
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Big Names and Numbers Expected at Antigua Sailing Week 2010
Antigua
The 43rd Antigua Sailing Week promises to be one of the best yet with a new, tweaked format
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Dode and Moreau Win 2009 Dart 18 World Title with One Race To Spare
Aruba
Pols brothers win Aruba Heineken Catamaran Regatta 2009 Aruba, November 26 2009
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Cubas Boating Ambassador Jose Miguel Diaz Escrich
Cuba
Throughout his life, Commodore Escrich has made it his mission to share his love of the water with all who come into contact with him.
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Rudy Dovale the Godfather of Curacaos Tourism Industry
Curacao
He is well known on the island, 88 year old Rudy Dovale, who is commemorating his 40-year Sunfish and Boston Whaler dealership in Curaçao this year.
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Destination Grenada - The Spice Isle Has It All
Grenada
Where else in the Caribbean will you find an island that has it all? Lush green hillsides, an abundant supply of fruits, vegetables and exotic spices and warm and smiling faces all year round.
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South Grenada Sailing Regatta Launched for 2010
Grenada
After the successful first year, the South Grenada Regatta 2010 set its dates in February. Come join the fun!
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December Docklines Newsletter from Errol Flynn Marina Port Antonio Jamaica
Jamaica
December Newsletter from Errol Flynn Marina at Port Antonio Jamaica
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Tis the Season
Jost Van Dyke, British Virgin Islands
Christmases 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.
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ARC Crew evacuated from yacht Pelican after rig failure
Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
The five crew members of British yacht Pelican were evacuated from onboard their 53 foot Roberts design last last night (Tuesday 01 December) following a rig failure
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Three yachts in contention as front runners close on Saint Lucia
Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
Consistent sailing is the key to a fast Atlantic passage and this is just what the front runners in the ARC 2009 RORC Racing Divisions have been doing since leaving Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
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Spinnaker start for the 24th Atlantic Rally for Cruisers
Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
The 24th Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) started in spectacular style today as 209 yachts from 32 nations sailed across the start line off Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
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The Worlds Finest Yachts Racing in the Heart of the Caribbean
St. Barthelemy (St. Barth)
New sailing event from Tuesday 6th to Sunday 11th April 2010, which will be open to Classic and modern yachts, Super Yachts, Racing-Cruisers, as well as Racing Multihulls in St. Barths
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5th Soualiga Challenge with Kayaks at Sea
St. Barthelemy (St. Barth)
The Soualiga Challenge 2009 was held on Sunday, October 4, with 29 solo kayaks heading from Saint Barth’s Port of Gustavia to Oyster Pond in St. Maarten in this fifth edition of the race.
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Keep It Reel Wins Guy Gal Reel Challenge
St. Croix, US Virgin Islands
First timer’s luck, plus a lot of talent, earned Keep It Reel the Best Boat win at the Golden Hook Fishing Club’s 10th annual Guy/Gal ‘Reel’ Challenge
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College Sailing and Mimi Roller
St. John, US Virgin Islands
One of the great things about sailing is that it’s one of the few sports where women and men can compete together on the same proverbial playing field.
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Lead ARC Boats In Gybing duel to the finish
St. Lucia
After a course distance of 2,700 nautical miles and almost twelve days at sea just 16 minutes and 5 seconds separated the first two yachts to cross the ARC finish line in Rodney Bay, Saint Lucia.
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Round St Maarten By Optimist
St. Maarten / St. Martin
The modest length of St. Maarten’s coastline has always made the island ripe for a rounding, whether the vessel was a gentleman smuggler or the canting keel of Pyewacket
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Entries Picking up for 30th St.Maarten Heineken Regatta
St. Maarten / St. Martin
The entry list for the St.Maarten Heineken Regatta is steadily increasing and so far the numbers look positive.
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Second Carlos Aguilar Match Race This Month
St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands
The Carlos Aguilar Match Race, sponsored by Ulysee Nardin Watches, has been awarded a Grade 1 ranking from ISAF for the Women's division
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Octoberfest at Yacht Haven Grande Showcases Charter Boats
St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands
October is a notoriously slow month in the Caribbean. The end of hurricane season is still weeks away and the cruise ships are just beginning to return to the island ports.
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EchoMarine Santa Brought a Watermaker to Tortola Student
Tortola, British Virgin Islands
Christopher Fletcher wrote last January, I am a 10th grade student doing a project on the cost benefit of having a watermaker versus buying water.
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BVI Spring Regatta Recylcing Campaign Raises the Bar
Tortola, British Virgin Islands
The BVI Spring Regatta campaign to promote the use of recyclable water bottles resulted in funds being raised for the donation to VISAR and Green VI.
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Angler De Freitas Headed to IGFA Inshore Worlds
Trinidad
This year's Tarpon Thunder Tournament was for the first time a qualifying tournament for the International Game Fish Association (IGFA) Inshore World Championships
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Trinidad Team Wins 2009 St Lucia Billfish Tournament
Trinidad
The 2009 St. Lucia Game Fishing Association 19th Annual International Bill Fish Tournament was won by Par-T-Time of Trinidad
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Youth Sailors Race for Dinghy Ranking in Budget Marine Series
Trinidad
Athletes from all around the country took part in an exciting afternoon of racing in Carenage Bay. Sailors attended from the sailing schools at Chaguaramas, Vessigny and Point Fortin.
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Fishermen Turn Out for Inaugural Leverick Bay Witch Hunt Tourney
Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands
Anglers from across the Caribbean joined October 9 to 11 for a great first edition of the Leverick Bay Witch Hunt Fishing Tournament.
