All At Sea November 2009 Editorial
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Caribbean News November 2009
Caribbean New from around the Region for November 2009
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Yacht Club News November 2009
Yacht Club News from around the Caribbean for November 2009
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The Ghosts of September
Exactly 20 years ago, at the height of Hurricane Hugo, I lost my previous boat Carlotta. A 68 foot schooner named Fly Away lived up to her name and started doing just that in 150+ knots of wind.
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How NOT to Clear Customs and Immigration
After three hours, I'd finally resigned myself to the fact that I would be spending the night in a Grenadian prison.
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WIFI Advances for your Boat
Have you ever decided where to anchor based on internet access instead of holding, fetch, and swell? You’re not alone.
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The OTHER End of the Sailing Spectrum
This summer I enjoyed some great sailboat racing on the other end of the sailing spectrum in the Broadlands of Norfolk, UK.
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Five Tips for a Safer Charter Vacation
Five Key Tips to live by when planning a Sailing Charter Vacation. Don't let your ego get in the way - do the right thing.
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Synodontidae or Lizardfish Lie in Wait
No one backed up faster than I did on the day I saw my first Lizardfish. Such a small, almost primitive but beautiful fish with so many teeth, and we were both under the same overhang
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Provisioning and Where to Shop for Food While Cruising the Caribbean
Here are some highlights on Where to Provision and Shop for Food while Cruising or Chartering in the Caribbean.
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Sailing and Facebook is Changing how Sailors Communicate
Internet technology is quickly changing how sailors communicate. Are you keeping up with the wave?
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Shipwreck Landing
Hurricane season is winding down and the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Hugo just passed, along with the 30th anniversary of Hurricane David, both devastating storms for the Caribbean.
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Caribbean Cooking with Some Classic Caribbean Recipes
A collection of Caribbean Recipes from the famous Capt. Jan Robinson
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Privacy and Pets on Charters
Privacy is sometimes non-existent for charter crews in small boats. If the forepeak is a guest cabin, you have either the main salon, the cockpit, the engine room or the deck.
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The Moorings Launches New Interactive Website
Today, The Moorings announced the launch of its new, interactive website, which integrates the Moorings Bareboat Sailing, Power and Crewed Yacht product lines
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The Moorings Announces Treasure Hunt Sweepstakes
The Moorings, the world’s leading international yacht charter company, announces the “Treasure Hunt” Sweepstakes, which starts November 23, 2009 at 12:01am EST
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An Antiguan Adventurer Eli Fuller
Antigua
Boating and fishing featured largely in Eli Fuller’s childhood. His grandfather, Nick, ran a small hotel, the Lord Nelson, on the north shore of Antigua.
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Superyacht Cup Antigua Moves to Late January
Antigua
The Superyacht Cup in Antigua will now be held during January 2010 instead of December like all previous years. Likely a good move sure to improve attendance.
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Frenchmen Dode and Moreau Take Early Lead at Dart 18 Worlds
Aruba
On Monday November 23 2009, title defender Emmanuel Dodé and his crew Fred Moreau from France took an early lead at the Dart 18 Worlds in Aruba.
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Jurgen Schneider Takes Top Honors at Sunfish Championships 2009
Curacao
The Curacao Sunfish Championships, held during two weekends in August and September, were again a memorable event.
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Windfreaks Season Starts In September
Curacao
The newly-established Windfreaks Association started, in coordination with Windsurfing Curacao, the new season on Sunday, September 13th with a long distance race on Spanish Waters
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Portsmouth Association of Yacht Services and Security November Update
Dominica
Portsmouth Association of Yacht Services and Security (P.A.Y.S.) would like to remind all yachts visiting Dominica to moor or anchor in the North end of Prince Rupert Bay
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Marina Development Continues in the DR
Dominican Republic
Don't count the DR out yet as the Marina growth is still growing and fast contrary to popular opinion.
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Luperon Marina Breaks Ground and Dreslers Dream Heads to Reality
Dominican Republic
From his office on the hill above the Bay of Luperón, Günter Dresler is looking down on the groundbreaking of what is going to be the realization of his dream
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Island Global Yachting Forges Strategic Relationship in Middle East and North Africa
Fort Lauderdale, FL
IGY has announced a new strategic relationship with G-Marin of Malta. G-Marin is forming a new company to oversee all marina development and operations in the Middle East and North Africa.
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Get Ready for the South Grenada Regatta in Feb 2010
Grenada
This is the weekend to be on the beautiful South Coast of Grenada, taking part in the South Grenada Regatta hosted by Le Phare Bleu Marina & Boutique Hotel.
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Guadeloupe Starts Regatta Season with Three Events Announced
Guadeloupe
Event Director Jean-Michel Marziou, based at the Yacht Club of the Marina Bas-du-Fort, is on the starting block: another exciting sailing season ahead to get ready for
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Annual Cruising Rallies Planned from French Islands
Guadeloupe
The Route du Carnaval from February 6 to 16 departs Port du Marin with more stopovers - St Lucia and Petit Saint Vincent – this year, along with Martinique, Bequia, Tobago Cays
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Errol Flynn Marina November 2009 Newsletter
Jamaica
November Monthly newsletter from Dale Westin at the Errol Flynn Marina in Port Antonio Jamaica
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Traditional Sailing on Martinique with the 25th Tour of the Yoles
Martinique
The traditional sailing event is a very sporting challenge in Martinique, and the colors on display are magnificent for the full eight days.
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Rudder loss on ARC Racing Yacht
Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
The ARC yacht Auliana II has been abandoned and the crew evacuated following the loss of the yacht's rudder in the early hours of Monday morning.
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56th Club Nautico Billfish Tourney Bacardis Rum Bum is Tops
Puerto Rico
The blue marlin were certainly biting at the 56th annual Club Nautico de San Juan International Billfish Tournament (IBT) hosted August 28 to September 3 out of San Juan, Puerto Rico
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New Name and New Location for Puerto Rico Heineken International Regatta
Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico's premier yacht racing regatta will move to Palmas del Mar for 2010 and become the Puerto Rico Heineken International Regatta (PRHIR)
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Reef Jam Raises 10K Towards Preserving Coral Reefs
St. Croix, US Virgin Islands
A grassroots group from St. Croix’s various environmentally oriented Reef Jam put a beach party together with a fundraising effort while educating beach goers and entertaining music lovers.
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St Croix Yacht Club Hospice Regatta Garb Goes Green
St. Croix, US Virgin Islands
“SailProud Apparel will help the St. Croix Yacht Club Hospice Regatta ‘go green’ in 2010,” Regatta Director Julie San Martin announced in September
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St Croix Yacht Club Hospice Regatta is a Different Experience
St. Croix, US Virgin Islands
The St. Croix Hospice Regatta is a different experience from the other Caribbean regattas, each of which has its own flavor,” says Regatta Director Julie San Martin
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Budget Marine Joins list of Sponsors at the Golden Rock Regatta
St. Eustatius (Statia)
The Golden Rock Regatta on Statia added one more big sponsor, Budget Marine, to the already successful regatta list.
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Golden Rock Regatta Race Commitee
St. Eustatius (Statia)
Writer-photographer Joe Russell arrived on St. Maarten to announce that U.S. based WoodenBoat Magazine has joined as a major sponsor of the Golden Rock Regatta
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28th Annual Coral Bay Thanksgiving Regatta
St. John, US Virgin Islands
The Coral Bay Yacht Club on St. John’s east end hosts the 28th Annual Coral Bay Thanksgiving Regatta. Two days of great racing and two nights of fun parties
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Waitlisted ARC Brings Europeans Our Way
St. Lucia
Sailors from other parts of the world leave their home ports make the journey to warmer climates, and locals prepare their tropical islands to welcome snow-shy visitors
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The Excitement Builds for a Glorious 24th ARC
St. Lucia
The 24th edition of the world-famous annual transatlantic rally, the ARC (Atlantic Rally for Cruisers) has defied the economic doom and gloom and 218 yachts will head off from Las Palmas
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Great Time at St Lucia BMW J 24 Invitational Championship
St. Lucia
St Lucia Yacht Club hosted the Third St Lucia BMW J 24 Invitational Championship over the weekend in Rodney Bay. With teams from Barbados, Grenada, Trinidad and St Lucia,
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NARC Rally Celebrates 10th Year with Free Entry
St. Maarten / St. Martin
The North American Rally for Cruisers (NARC) has for the past decade been the fun way to deliver a boat from New England to the Caribbean. The first leg of the regatta leaves Newport
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Match Racing Returns to Simpson Bay Lagoon Before Heineken Regatta
St. Maarten / St. Martin
The second annual Budget Marine Match Racing Cup will take place two days before the start of the 30th edition of the Sint Maarten Heineken Regatta set for March 4 to 7, 2010
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6th Course de L Alliance Set for Late November
St. Maarten / St. Martin
The 6th edition of the Course de L’alliance will take place in St. Martin on November 27th, 28th and 29th 2009. Boats from around the Caribbean will rally to three exciting locations
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New KMI Sea-Lift Ordered for St Maarten
St. Maarten / St. Martin
St. Maarten Shipyard N.V. has confirmed that an order has been placed for a 75-ton KMI Sea-lift, with delivery slated for spring/summer 2010.
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Crew Show St Maarten Coming up in January 2010
St. Maarten / St. Martin
CrewShow is delighted to announce its first Caribbean event, “CrewShow- St Maarten” which will take place on Saturday 9th January 2010 at the IGY Marina Isle de Sol
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Talented Fleet Prepares for 2009 U.S. Women's Match Racing Championship
St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands
Eight elite teams will gather in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands to compete for the 2009 U.S. Women's Match Racing Championship (USWMRC) on Nov. 12-15
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St Thomas Yacht Club Youth Making History
St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands
The Youth Sailors from the St. Thomas US Virgin Islands Yacht Club are quickly filling the record books and the world is starting to notice.
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Alec Anderson and College Sailing
Tortola, British Virgin Islands
The transition from high school to college is a big deal, no matter where you’re from. The transition from a high school class of five on a small island in the Caribbean to a college
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Caribbean 1500 Celebrates 20 Years
Tortola, British Virgin Islands
The oldest and largest offshore cruising rally in America is celebrating its twenty-year anniversary this month as it takes off from Hampton, Virginia
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BVI Spring Regatta Adds the BVI Windsurfing Championship for 2010
Tortola, British Virgin Islands
New for 2010, the BVI Spring Regatta will host the BVI Windsurfing Championship. This event will run concurrently with the 39th annual BVI Spring Regatta
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40th Annual Peg Legs Round Tortola Race
Tortola, British Virgin Islands
The Peg Legs Round Tortola Race will take place on Saturday, November 21st. This 36-mile event is in its 40th consecutive year of running and more than ever before bragging rights are on the table.
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Bojangles IV Takes Top Honors in the 20th Anniversary Caribbean 1500 Rally
Tortola, British Virgin Islands
A week of strong northeast winds propelled the 54 sailboats in the 20th Anniversary Caribbean 1500 fleet from Hampton VA to Tortola, BVI.
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Triple Jack Takes Overall Victory In Peg Legs Round Tortola Race
Tortola, British Virgin Islands
After numerous line honours in the Round Tortola Race since her arrival in the BVI in 1997, Triple Jack claims overall victory of the Peg Legs Round Tortola Race
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Southern Caribbean Loses a Game Fishing Pioneer
Trinidad
The Trinidad and Tobago Game Fishing Association (TTGFA) has lost one of it's founding members and former Secretary,Sid Johnson.
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Trinidad and Tobago Sailors Triumph in St Lucia
Trinidad
Sailors from Trinidad & Tobago excelled in last weekend’s BMW Southern Caribbean J24 Regatta in St Lucia.
