All At Sea October 2009 Editorial
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Caribbean News October 2009
Caribbean News from around the Region for October 2009
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Yacht Club News October 2009
Yacht Club News from around the Caribbean for October 2009
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The Hard Truth About My Stiff Pole
The sad truth—I’ve been traumatized by my spinnaker poles. Part of the problem is, of course, that I’m too cheap.
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Electronics for the Hearing Impaired Single Handed Sailor
BVI technician’s modifications make passages possible for Hearing Impaired Single Handed Sailors
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Teenage Crew Learns Lessons in Self Sufficiency
It was about Day 22 of the sail-training program I was running this past summer, and the boatload full of eager high-schoolers from around the world all were anticipating our next landfall
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Laughing Tattletales in the Anchorage
Who are these noisy tattletales in the anchorage? Laughing Gulls are native to North and South America including the Caribbean and will certainly entertain you.
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Tips on Using Mooring Buoys
Tips and Tricks on Using Mooring Buoys. What precautions should you take? Are they free to use? Do they ever break?
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Adding Value to a Charter Yacht Vacation in a Down Economy
Tips on making the most of your yacht charter including Price Discount Pros and Cons
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Yacht Shows Spotlight Caribbeans Crewed Charter Industry
Boat shows in November and December in the BVI, USVI, St. Maarten and Antigua will showcase over 100 luxury sailing and motor yachts—and their professional crew
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A Life of Giving Ann Wallis-White Makes a Huge Difference with Caribbean Kids
The real story, says Wallis-White, isn’t about her or her book drive or what she’s done; it’s about how easy it is for anyone to perform a small act of kindness.
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A Cruise on the Picton Castle
Chartering 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
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Gems of the Caribbean and Leaving the Crowds for Solitude
Where do you go when you want a break, a great place to decompress, or just to get away from it all? Here are some places you can leave the crowd behind, relax under the stars, and be off the beaten track
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Island Water World Develops Online Shop a First in the Caribbean
Caribbean Powerhouse Chandlery, Island Water World, recently launched their online store offering big discounts for buying online.
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Classic Yacht Regatta Organizers Announce 2010 Program
est Indies Events and the St. Maarten-St. Martin Classic Yacht Regatta Organization announced in August the preliminary program for the Fifth Invitational St.Maarten-St.Martin Classic Yacht Regatta
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Caribbean Cooking with Fall Recipes
Caribbean Cooking Recipes to Celebrate the Fall in the Caribbean.
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How NOT to end a Charter
Things sometimes go wrong with a charter. Best to be prepared and take everything as an adventure.
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Samoa Earthquake and Tsunami
A cruiser's first hand account of the Earthquake and following Tsunami in Pago Pago, American Samoa. Amazing.
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Sonic Wins Boat of the Year at 2009 Anguilla August Regatta
Anguilla
Anguilla racing has a steep history and is taken very seriously. Stop by and enjoy a visit and put your skills to the test.
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Carriacou Childrens Education Benefit Tops $100000
Carriacou
This is the ninth consecutive year the Carriacou Children’s Education Fund (CCEF) has been an integral part of the Carriacou Regatta activities.
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Chartering in Puerto Ricos Spanish Virgin Islands
Culebra
If you haven't chartered in the Spanish Virgin Islands, you are missing some of the last untouched islands in the Caribbean. Do it now before its too late.
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Stranded Pilot Whale Sustained in Curacao
Curacao
A young, emaciated and dehydrated pilot whale stranded himself on the south coast of Curacao. Reasons are still unknown but the team is in place to help.
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Shop Til You Drop
Dominica
Years 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.
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Windsurfers Come for the 4th Cabarete Classic
Dominican Republic
It all started in 2006. Native Cabarete windsurfer Pablito Guzman wanted to keep the spirit of windsurfing alive in his home town on the north coast of the DR
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Triskell Cup Starts Oct 30
Guadeloupe
The Ninth Triskell Cup will take place in Guadeloupe from October 30 to November 1 this year. Last years outing drew 60 boats and more than 600 people to the island.
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Caribbean 1500 Rally Going Strong this Year
Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
It's going to be a big year for the Caribbean this year. The Rallies are full and the number of yachts headed back to the Caribbean mean the service providers will be busy.
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PRs Reguero Wins Paralympian 2.4 Metre Class and Best Overall
Puerto Rico
Julio Reguero, from Guyanbo, Puerto Rico, placed first in six of ten races at the C. Thomas Clagett, Jr. Memorial Regatta held the last week of August
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Antoine Questel Wins Big on Intl Windsurfing Circuit
St. Barthelemy (St. Barth)
Local St. Barth Windsurfer, Antoine Questel, is setting a high mark throughout the world.
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Golden Rock Regatta Headed for 5th Anniversary
St. Eustatius (Statia)
Get ready for the 5th Anniversary of the Statia Golden Rock Regatta. Truly a must do event on the Caribbean Sailing Calendar
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Upgrades Lure Megas to Rodney Bay
St. Lucia
Continued development at Rodney Bay Marina lures Megayachts during the off season to the Southern Caribbean.
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Virgin Islands Still a Global Hot Spot for Blue Marlin
St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands
Ask long-time sports fishermen about the “good old days” in St. Thomas. They’ll regale you with stories about the thirteen world-record blue marlin catches. Times haven't changed.
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1980s Tradition of Wednesday Night Harbor Racing Revived
St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands
History repeats itself and now the Wednesday night racing is back in St. Thomas harbor.
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Get Ready for 2009 Carlos Aguilar Match Race
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 the Women's division which is to be sailed in St Thomas
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Aragorns World
Tortola, British Virgin Islands
Aragorn Dick-Read and the Caribbean islands have a longstanding partnership, each giving generously to the other. It began in his homeland of Tortola
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Warm Water Hot Racing and New Intl Yacht Club Challenge
Tortola, British Virgin Islands
Sunsail Yacht Charters is providing up to a 10% discount for all those booking bareboats for the IYCC, a free charter to the winning team and a perpetual trophy.
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New Boat Building Venture in the BVI
Tortola, British Virgin Islands
Local team building locally focused boats. Stick to the experts that know the area best.
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Youth Sailing Team Wins Dinghy Championships
Trinidad
The Trinidad kids are setting the mark high for the competition in the Caribbean. They're doing well in a traditionally competitive region.
