All At Sea May 2010 Editorial
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Caribbean News May 2010
Caribbean News May 2010
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Yacht Club News May 2010
Yacht Club News May 2010
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The Nitty Gritty on the Red Sea
The nitty gritty is that it is, indeed, gritty. As in "grit your teeth" gritty. Deserts, I know now from horrifying personal experience, are made up of small bits of sand, both fine and coarse.
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Sailing with Charlie with New Safety Regulations
One of the nice things about the Caribbean way of life is that it is relatively free of tiresome rules and regulations.
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Maintaining Your Brightwork with Good Old Spar Varnish
The one upgrade that we yet hadn't completed was the most obvious. Like many older boats, ours had a lot of wood that needed refinishing. There was a lot of old Cetol and a lot of scraping ahead.
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Maintaining Your Brightwork by Oiling Your Teak
Surely, safety comes first, but given the fact that by definition a yacht is something used purely for pleasure, shouldn't cosmetics be regarded as an important aspect of vessel maintenance?
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Dr ITs Tech Solutions for Sharing Photos
Dear Dr. IT, I need an easy way of sharing our pictures with our friends and family...
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A Day on the Wild Coast
Life is like a dry gully in the desert. Nothing happens for long dull periods of drought. Then suddenly alarm bells are ringing , the sky is falling and a torrent comes barreling down the gully - everything at once.
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Express Ticket to Extinction for the Bluefin Tuna
On March 18, 2010, in Doha, Qatar, the proposal to ban was defeated, leaving the world's decimated Bluefin stocks once again at the mercy of ICCAT's habitual failures. The voting members of CITES issued the Bluefin Tuna's express ticket to extinction
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Qualifications to Charter with On the Job Training
If 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."
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A Sailors Story of the ARC Path to St Lucia
"Shall we do the ARC?" Pete, my neighbour and dinghy race skipper for the winter series in our local sailing club at Hythe, thought about my question for a few seconds and then said, "I'd have to check with Lyn" (his partner)...
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2010 Sport Fishing Tournament Preview
The spring, summer and fall are peak season for billfish and gamefish tournaments throughout the Caribbean. Here are previews of just some of the many tournaments happening this season.
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The Dish with Mothers Day 2010
Chocolates, flowers, a new pair of sunglasses are all divine, but the thing a mother loves most is spending time with her family.
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NOAA Highlights Importance of Recreational Fishing In Two Events
Talking about how we can collect best ideas on conservation; how we can pursue good ideas that local communities embrace; and how we can be more responsible stewards to promote conservation,
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Adventure has a Name - Dockwise Yacht Transport
If it weren’t for Dockwise Yacht Transport(DYT), Mary and Larry Mason of Sacramento, Calif., would not be half as worldly as they are today.
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Watertight Doors - Close Them and Dog Them
Recently a push boat operating "unfaced" (no barges attached) in the Houston Ship Channel flooded and sank while in the wake of tractor tug resulting in the death of the push boat crew
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ATL Launches New Marine Fuel Cell Bladder Web Pages
In an effort to keep things fresh, ATL is happy to announce the launch of two all-new sections of their website (atlinc.com). Their Marine and Auxiliary Range Extender Fuel Bladder webpages have undergone a major overhaul
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Clean Vessel Act Grants Help Marinas Keep Waters Clean and Healthy
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service acting Director Rowan Gould announced today $12.8 million will be awarded to 31 states under the Clean Vessel Act grant program in 2010
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Anguilla Regatta Returns May 7 to 9 2010
Anguilla
The Anguilla Regatta this month promises to be another great weekend of racing for sailors throughout the Caribbean.
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Antigua Sailing Week kicks off with the Guadeloupe to Antigua Race 2010
Antigua
This 42-mile event opener not only serves as a feeder race for Antigua Sailing Week (24- 30 April 2010) but is also the first of three offshore events within the Antigua Ocean Series.
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Reichel Pugh 75 Titan 15 and 72ft Judel Vrolijk-designed Ran Battle it Out at ASW
Antigua
The two super-stylish ‘powerboats’ – Tom and Dotty Hill’s custom Reichel/Pugh 75 Titan 15 and Niklas Zennstrom’s 72ft Judel Vrolijk-designed Ran headed off from the line neck-and-neck
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Wind Kicks Up on Day 3 of Antigua Sailing Week 2010
Antigua
oday’s conditions confirmed exactly why Antigua Sailing Week is so special. 15-18kts of breeze from the south-east, sparkling sunshine under a crystal clear blue sky, and big, surfing turquoise blue waves
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Lee Overlay Partners Wins 2010 Antigua Sailing Week Ocean Series
Antigua
Adrian Lee’s Cookson 50, Lee Overlay Partners has won the 2010 Antigua Sailing Week, Ocean Series. For the second year running, Lee’s international crew beat Peter Harrison’s Farr 114, Sojana.
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Officine Panerai Announces Results of the 2010 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta
Antigua
The ACYC is one of the largest and most renowned classic yacht races in the world, and attracts a collection of some of the world’s most beautiful sailing vessels, including the Spirit of Tradition yachts, J Class yachts and tall ships
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Right down to the Wire between Titan and Ran as Big Boats Battle at Antigua Sailing Week
Antigua
In Division A, Racing 1, it was right down to the wire with the biggest boats in the fleet Titan – Tom and Dotty Hill’s custom Reichel/Pugh 75, and Niklas Zennstrom’s 72ft Judel Vrolijk-designed Ran engaged in their match-race style battle
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A Holiday Weekend in Barbuda
Barbuda
I am not a big fan of carnival; I've gotten a bit older and seek out more serene ways to spend my free time. That's why I quietly slip over to Barbuda on long holiday weekends in my boat...
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Win-Tron Electronics to Sponsor Contender Boats New York-to-Bermuda Record Run This Spring
Bermuda
Chuck Arnold of Contender Boats will be taking off from Manhattan in a stepped-hull version of the new Contender 37 center console fishing boat for a late spring high-speed offshore RECORD run to Bermuda
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Boston Marina Signs Management Agreement with Island Global Yachting
Boston, MA
IGY, one of the world’s premier owners, developers and managers of luxury marinas and yachting lifestyle destinations, has announced the addition of Boston Yacht Haven to their global collection of marinas.
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OnDeck Group Coming to Charleston SC
Charleston, SC
The Ondeck Group, one of the fastest growing sailing, racing and sea school companies in the UK, Europe and Caribbean has announced the arrival of their brand in mainland America.
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If They Build It Yankee Boats Might Come To Cuba
Cuba
With any luck, measures that prohibit U.S. boats from visiting Cuba will be gone in time for the next big party, when the Hemingway International Yacht Club celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2012.
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Casa de Campo Marina Celebrates 4th Presidente Cup
Dominican Republic
At Casa de Campo Marina February 27 and 28, the fourth Presidente Cup was celebrated with participation by more than 22 sailboats.
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Hot Hot Hot at Rolex Farr 40 World Championship
Dominican Republic
For the teams competing at the Rolex Farr 40 Worlds in the Dominican Republic, it was a long, hot morning waiting dockside at the Casa de Campo Marina for the breeze to fill in.
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Some Hard Work for NOTHING at Rolex Farr 40 World Championship
Dominican Republic
Racing at the Rolex Farr 40 Worlds was canned today, halfway through the first race of the day. Disappointing for all involved
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Nerone Imperious BUT Transfusion Emperor Elect at Rolex Farr 40 Worlds
Dominican Republic
Day three dawned with the prospect of some breeze and some proper racing for the first time in the 2010 Rolex Farr 40 World Championship
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Nerone Pulls it Off at Rolex Farr 40 World Championships in the DR
Dominican Republic
The 2010 series was decided on the final race of the final day, raced in front of a huge spectator fleet from rubber ducks to 25 metre sport fishers.
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Special Delivery from Chocolate Man of Grenada
Grenada
A tri-colored sail appears on the horizon and folks on shore take notice. "It's Chocolate Man!"
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South Grenada Regatta 2010 is a Winning Regatta
Grenada
The South Grenada Regatta held February 26 to 28 had the look and feel of a carnival that no one wanted to stop.
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Spice Islands Services for Boaters in 2010 Part I
Grenada
Grenada is an island of natural abundance and for yachties that means more services for boaters than you can count, including these protected marinas.
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Grenada Board of Tourism Launches NEW Website
Grenada
Multi-lingual website is the culmination of a year’s work and emphasizes Grenada’s vibrant culture and its alluring mix of attributes and attractions.
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NEW Changes to Cruising Permits in Grenada
Grenada
The Government of Grenada has reviewed fees for visiting yachts, and in line with much of the Caribbean, the cruising permit fee is now charged on a monthly rather than ‘one time’ basis.
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May 2010 Docklines from the Errol Flynn Marina and Shipyard Jamaica
Jamaica
May 2010 Docklines Newsletter from the Errol Flynn Marina and Shipyard in Port Antonio, Jamaica
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Bad Girl Takes Puerto Rico Heinken Intl Regatta 2010
Puerto Rico
Sailors from throughout the northern Caribbean converged at the Palmas del Mar Yacht Club and Marina in Humacao for the Puerto Rico Heineken International Regatta and Puerto Rico International Dinghy Regatta.
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Scrub Island Resort and Marina Opens
Scrub Island, British Virgin Islands
Sailors and visitors will now have a new place to call home in the British Virgin Islands with the recent opening of Scrub Island Resort and Marina.
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Ranger Wins 2010 St Barth Bucket
St. Barthelemy (St. Barth)
Ranger, the magnificent 137' replica of the historic America's Cup J-Class yacht, took top honors in the 15th anniversary edition of the St. Barth Bucket.
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Leisure Lady Wins 17th Annual Golden Hook Challenge
St. Croix, US Virgin Islands
The combination of an experienced captain, novice angler and one blue marlin was what it took to win the 17th Annual Golden Hook Challenge, held out of St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands on March 27 and 28.
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Profile of James CC Kreglo
St. John, US Virgin Islands
Many people take life for granted. Not Jim "CC" Kreglo. Saving lives is both a vocation and avocation for Kreglo.
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Cuthbert Didier named New Director of Yachting for St Lucia
St. Lucia
Cuthbert Didier has been named the new Director of Yaching for St. Lucia. Immediate task is to improve the yachting experience for everyone coming into St. Lucia. Congratulations on the new position!
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Celebrating 30 Years in the 2010 St Maarten Heineken Regatta
St. Maarten / St. Martin
The handful of regattas which are older than many of their young competitors command a special affection. In the case of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta, there was also something to celebrate: a 30th anniversary year.
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St Thomas Sail and Power Squadron Holds Change of Watch in March 2010
St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands
The St. Thomas Power Squadron (now the St. Thomas Sail and Power Squadron) celebrated its 20th year of existence by holding its "Change of Watch” Ceremony on March 14, 2010 on Honeymoon Beach, Water Island.
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John Holmberg Becomes New Owner of the Captain School
St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands
Native Virgin Islander Capt. John Holmberg bought The Captain School from Capt. Patrick Casey on January 1, 2010 bringing new classes and new services along with the new ownership for The Captain School.
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Hot Racing and Good Fun at 29th Rolex Regatta
St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands
The 29th International Rolex Regatta, raced out of the St. Thomas Yacht Club from March 26 to 28, bears three important distinctions.
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Register Now for 47th Annual July Open Billfish Tournament Set for July 23 to 25
St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands
The 47th Annual July Open Billfish Tournament (JOBT) - the longest annually held angling contest in the Virgin Islands - will once again be hosted by the Virgin Islands Game Fishing Club (VIGFC) and fished on July 23, 24 and 25.
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Rudy Thompson Rest In Peace
St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands
I just pulled into Israel, checked my email and learned my buddy Rudy Thompson had died.
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BVI Kite Jam 2010 Celebrates First Event
Tortola, British Virgin Islands
International kiteboarders and pro athletes came out to celebrate the first ever BVI Kite Jam, a pro-am kiteboarding event in the British Virgin Islands that took place February 28 - March 5.
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ARC Europe Transatlantic Rally sets sail from Nanny Cay Tortola in the BVI
Tortola, British Virgin Islands
Perfect conditions greeted the start of World Cruising Club's transatlantic sailing rally ARC Europe yesterday, as the fleet crossed the start line just off Nanny Cay Marina
