All At Sea February 2010 Editorial
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Caribbean News February 2010
Caribbean News from around the region for February 2010
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Yacht Club News February 2010
Yacht Club News from around the Caribbean for February 2010
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Why Do People Live on Land
While the exact numbers are difficult to come by—often the victims are ashamed to publicly acknowledge their hard circumstance—many people live ashore.
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Sailing With Charlie - Rules
Over the years, Charlie has discovered that a large part of a maritime career involves rules.
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Personal Satellite Based Message and Location System
Dear Dr. IT, I recently scared the day lights out of my wife when we returned nearly five hours late from a fishing trip. Personal, Satellite-based message and location system by means of SPOT is the answer.
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On Board Watermakers Part 2
Examines the technical aspects of producing water onboard, unit choices and power consumption.
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Congo Cay
Back in the seventies, we lived at Lovango Cay, the largest off the Cays that form the northern border of Pillsbury Sound, St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands.It was a hardscrabble life in some ways. No matter, it was our brave new world—and the best of
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Go With the Flow for Great Charter Memories
The 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
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Spotlight on the Sunsail 384 Charter
The opportunity to charter a Sunsail 384 catamaran for a week at the beginning of the Caribbean sailing season presented itself this fall.
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Caribbean Cooking to Reach the Heart Via the Stomach
Pave your way to your lover’s heart via the stomach. Enjoy a romantic Valentine’s Day evening with an intimate affair—music, flowers, wine and chocolate,
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Careful What You Wear at Night on Charter
Why is it that the worst squalls seem to come at night when you’re on charter?
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ATLs New FueLocker Range Extension Fuel Bladders
Concerned that your boat’s fuel capacity will hamper your plans? Worry no more. ATL Inc. introduced “FueLocker”™ collapsible, on-deck fuel bladder tanks.
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2nd Year of RORC Caribbean 600 Begins February 22 2010
Antigua
The RORC Caribbean 600, which takes in 14 islands along a 605 mile route, returns this year for a second outing.
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43rd Edition of Antigua Sailing Week April 24 to 30 2010
Antigua
Despite the current financial challenges, the 43rd edition of Antigua Sailing Week promises to be one of the best yet.
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48th Annual Antigua Charter Yacht Show with Superyacht Elegance
Antigua
The highly successful 48th Annual Antigua Charter show held in early December at the marinas of English Harbour and Falmouth, “the BEST Antigua Show yet
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Global racers and Olympians spice up Antigua Sailing Week
Antigua
There’ll be no shortage of superstars on the racecourse at the 43rd edition of Antigua Sailing Week (24-30 April 2010).
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Heating up in Antigua
Antigua
Organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club in association with the Antigua Yacht Club, the RORC Caribbean 600 starts on Monday 22nd February 2010.
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First Night at Sea for RORC Caribbean 600
Antigua
As the sunsets over the Caribbean, the competitors in the RORC Caribbean 600 are preparing for their first night at sea.
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Start of the Caribbean 600
Antigua
Clear blue skies and crystal clear oceans typify the Caribbean and the competitors in the RORC Caribbean 600 were treated to some superb champagne sailing conditions
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Whales and Wind Shadows During the Caribbean 600
Antigua
As dawn broke on the second day of the RORC Caribbean 600, ORMA 60 Region Guadeloupe had just rounded St.Maarten, the most northerly part of the course.
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Glimcher catapults to the front of 2010 Caribbean 600
Antigua
“It’s freezing cold back home in Massachusetts right now and I am wondering why my sailing buddies at home aren’t doing this race?
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Dode and Moreau Win 2009 Aruba Heineken Catamaran Regatta
Aruba
On Thursday November 26 in Aruba, Emmanuel Dodé and Fred Moreau from France won the 2009 Dart 18 World Title with one race to spare, with seven bullets and two seconds
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Challenge Record in 8th Grenada Round the Island Race on March 12 to 14 2010
Grenada
At the 2009 Grenada Round-the-Island Race (GRIR), the trimaran Horizon Region Guadeloupe shattered the race course record, slashing more than an hour off the previous record
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Shorter Course and Third Race Added in 2nd South Grenada Regatta
Grenada
The yachting community brings in a lot of revenue to Grenada and is an active and thriving industry. Le Phare Bleu Marina & Boutique Hotel wanted to celebrate this community
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Thelier and Pioche Win Zoo Regatta November 2009
Guadeloupe
The Zoo Regatta 2009 was held on 21 and November 22, 2009, with two days of intense racing at a new site, the beach of La Creole Beach Hotel Spa in Gosier
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February Docklines from the Errol Flynn Marina Port Antonio
Jamaica
The February newsletter from Dale Westin at the Errol Flynn Marina in Port Antonio, Jamaica
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Martinique is Making Customs and Immigration Easier
Martinique
Martinique is making Customs and Immigration easier to draw more yachts into their waters. Douglas RAPIER from Douglas' Yacht Services provided a quick breakdown on some of the changes.
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New Name and Location for Puerto Rico Heineken International Regatta 2010
Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico’s five year-old regatta formerly known as the Culebra Heineken will move to Palmas del Mar for 2010 and become the Puerto Rico Heineken International Regatta
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Boater Friendly Nautical Legislation to Benefit Businesses and Cruisers
Puerto Rico
Over ten legislative bills were introduced and approved by the Puerto Rico Legislative Assembly recently and were expected to be signed into law by Governor Luis G. Fortuño
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ALERT New Nautical Guidelines for Puerto Rico Bring Tax Relief
Puerto Rico
New Nautical Tourism Act in Puerto Rico is big news as their tax situation is becoming much more friendly to marine businesses and nautical tourism.
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Caribbean Sailors Attend Singapore 2010 Friendship Camp
Singapore
Two Caribbean sailors traveled to Singapore in December to attend the first Singapore 2010 Friendship Camp, the British Virgin Islands’ DonTae Hodge and U.S. Virgin Islands’ Nikki Barnes.
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Good Livin of St Maarten Wins St Kitts Sport Fishing Tournament 2009
St. Christopher (St. Kitts)
The one-day St. Kitts Sports Fishing Tournament held on St. Kitts November 29 out of the Reggae Beach Bar attracted 16 boats and 69 anglers this year
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Competition and Compassion in St Croix Hospice Regatta on Feb 20 to 21 2010
St. Croix, US Virgin Islands
gatta season in the northeastern Caribbean is coming soon. The St. Croix Yacht Club Hospice Regatta starts things off on February 19th, with an Opti Clinic for the youngsters
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Kiteboards 420s and Yoga Latest Regatta Additions
St. Croix, US Virgin Islands
New additions to the Annual St. Croix Hospice Regatta including Kiteboards, 420s and YOGA!
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2010 St Croix Yacht Club Hospice Regatta Wraps Up in Style
St. Croix, US Virgin Islands
Two very different days of weather, two rainbows, five dolphins and 66 entries on the starting line made for a good venue to raise funds and awareness for hospice on St. Croix
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Velasquez Takes First in 5th Annual Golden Rock Regatta
St. Eustatius (Statia)
At a ceremony at Fort Oranje, St. Eustatius, Sir Robert (Bobby) Velasquez, representing the St. Maarten Yacht Club, received the Governor’s Trophy
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Eclectic Fleet in 29th Annual Coral Bay Thanksgiving Regatta
St. John, US Virgin Islands
Thirty-five vessels—everything from an 18-foot Bequia-built double-ender to 110-foot-three-masted schooner, set sail in the 29th Annual Coral Bay Yacht Club Thanksgiving Regatta,
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Profile on Max Nickbarg Plans Next Chapter of Life
St. John, US Virgin Islands
St. Johnian sailor Max Nickbarg won the Cressy Trophy in October, which means he is the best high school full rig laser sailor in the United States
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Twenty Boats Enter La Course de lAlliance in Nov 2009
St. Maarten / St. Martin
It is only natural that St. Martin, also known as “the friendly island,” would be host to a regatta named La Course de l’Alliance
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30th Edition of St Maarten Heineken Regatta March 4 to 7 2010
St. Maarten / St. Martin
Owners and participants have been filling in their entry forms and so far the numbers look positive for the next St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
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Gill Commodores Cup is Essential Warm up Heineken Regatta
St. Maarten / St. Martin
Gill Commodore's Cup is a great way to work in the Crew so that they are ready for the Main Event - the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
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Island Water Worlds Last Online Game Winner Drawn
St. Maarten / St. Martin
The third and last winner of Island Water World’s Online Game prize of a dinghy-outboard combo, worth US $ 3200, is airline pilot Hervé "RV" Nizard
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SXM Heineken Regatta Enters 2nd Year as a Clean Regatta
St. Maarten / St. Martin
After 30 years of “Serious Fun” the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta still holds great aspiration towards the future, both short- and long-term
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Second Annual Carlos Aguilar Match Race on St Thomas
St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands
Ask anyone who participated in the Second Annual Carlos Aguilar Match Race (CAMR) the first week of December if they had fun, and you will get a unanimous “yes.”
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Catching the Match Racing Bug in Carlos Aguilar Race
St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands
The Carlos Aguilar Match Race in December was the second match race regatta I had ever done.
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37th International Rolex Regatta Set for March 25 to 28 2010
St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands
Regatta Directors John Sweeney and Bill Canfield issued a Notice of Race last October for the 2010 International Rolex Regatta and made an irresistible invitation
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Triple Jack Takes Victory in Peg Legs Round Tortola Race 2009
Tortola, British Virgin Islands
After numerous line honours in the Round Tortola Race since her arrival in the BVI in 1997, Triple Jack managed to claim overall victory on the fortieth anniversary
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Favorite Hikes for Cruisers in Trinidad
Trinidad
One of the joys of sailing in the Caribbean is dropping anchor and exploring the island. I love to get off the boat and explore the natural world.
