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All At Sea - The Caribbean's Waterfront Magazine
Covering the Caribbean Waterfront News since 1993. Caribbean coverage of Yacht Charter, Caribbean Boating, Cruising, Yachting and Fishing. Sail and Power Boats for Sale
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Caribbean Sailing Regatta Fishing and Boat Show Calendar
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Boat Paint Selection Application and Maintenance for Boats and Yachts
Step-by-step independent application guide based upon our research on Boat Bottom Antifouling Paint to conquer bottom growth.
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How to Buy a Boat
J. Summer Westman took an in-depth study into How To Buy a Boat. I think it is a tour that each of us in the Marine Industry needs a refresher every now and then - especially before you buy or sell your next boat. These same lessons are valuable for sail boats or power boats.
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Bottom Paint Application Guide for Boats
Step-by-step independent application guide based upon our research on Boat Bottom Antifouling Paint to conquer bottom growth.
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How to Anchor a Boat - Tips and Tricks
Tips for how to anchor a boat... J. Summer Westman takes you through an intimidating process. We have all seen the fights that can happen when a loving couple comes in to set the anchor and the fight ensues. Don't be one of those couples - learn the basics and make it easy for your next Caribbean Charter.
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All At Sea's Guide to Sail Controls for Mainsails Headsails and Asymmetrical and Symmetrical Spinnakers teaching readers how to sail
North Sails expert Andrew Dove shares some of his experience on how to sail through this multipart series on sail control and trim for mainsails, headsails, asymmetrical and symmetrical spinnakers.
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Caribbean Boat Show Calendar!
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Caribbean Deep Sea Fishing Calendar!
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About Us - All At Sea - The Caribbean's Waterfront Magazine
Since July of 1993 All At Sea has been covering the marine industry in the Caribbean. Welcome to our World!
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Since 1993, many great writers have graced the pages of All At Sea. Here is a collection of authors and their editorial compiled since 2004.
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April_2005 32 pages
Anchoring in the Caribbean - How to set the Anchor
Setting your hook will be the easiest part. However, you can't just roar into an anchorage and throw your hook over the side as soon as you are close to the bar.
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Sea Urchins - Who Needs Them?
Sea Urchins - Who Needs Them?
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Jimmy Buffett, Alan Jackson and Kenny Chesney in St. John!
The rumor? Jimmy Buffett was going to play at the Westin on St. John and he was bringing country western stars Alan Jackson and Kenny Chesney! Maybe Monday; maybe Tuesday but definitely coming!
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St. Maarten Heineken Regatta - The Partier's Perspective
St. Maarten Heineken Regatta - The Partier's Perspective
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Hauling, USVI-Style!
Experience life at the Independent Boat Yard on St. Thomas through the eyes of Cap'n Fatty Goodlander. Fictional writing is not needed with these real life characters.
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Bad Marine Trends: Here, There and Everywhere
Fatty Goodlander expresses his views on the Marine Trends that affect the lives of the cruisers and sea gypsies throughout the world. Do you see yourself in these thoughts?
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Cruiser's Weather Guru
Cruiser's Weather Guru
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From Jr. Sailors to Olympic Sportsman of the Year
From Jr. Sailors to Olympic Sportsman of the Year
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Dollagon Wins Best Boat at 6th Annual Golden Hook Dolphin Tournament
Dollagon Wins Best Boat at 6th Annual Golden Hook Dolphin Tournament
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Foster's Magnificent 7 Wins 12th Annual St. Croix Intl Regatta
Foster's Magnificent 7 Wins 12th Annual St. Croix Intl Regatta
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25th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta - The Results are In!
25th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta - The Results are In!
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St. Maarten Sailing Showcased
St. Maarten Sailing Showcased
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Caribbean News - Apr 05
Caribbean News - Apr 05
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Flat Out Fishing - Shore Fishing Opportunities in the Caribbean
Where can I go fishing when I'm on my vacation? Unfortunately travel budgets and staying married usually prohibits daily guided fishing trips.
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Yacht Club of the Month - Anguilla Sailing Association
The ASA was started by a group of volunteers in 2003 under the Friendly Societies Act of Anguilla, for the purpose of promoting sailing and seamanship throughout Anguilla
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Yacht Club News - Apr 05
Yacht Club News - Apr 05
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Boat Work is Dangerous, Go Cruising and Live Longer
Boat Work is Dangerous, Go Cruising and Live Longer
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Meet Mrs Fixit - That's Me!
Meet Mrs Fixit - That's Me!
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Jol Byerley's Apr 05 Letter from Antigua
Jol Byerley's Apr 05 Letter from Antigua
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The Inaugural OECS Rally
The Inaugural OECS Rally
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They Came, They Built, They Sunk
They Came, They Built, They Sunk
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JHYC Valentine's Regatta
JHYC Valentine's Regatta
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4th Annual Club Nautico de San Juan International Regatta
4th Annual Club Nautico de San Juan International Regatta
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PR's Alphonso Tops Fleet at 2nd Valentine's Optimist Regatta
PR's Alphonso Tops Fleet at 2nd Valentine's Optimist Regatta
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2nd Annual Bermuda Triangle Series
2nd Annual Bermuda Triangle Series
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Tronquet and Hildreth Win Couples Fishing Tournament
Tronquet and Hildreth Win Couples Fishing Tournament
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The Drinking Man's Guide to the BVI
The Drinking Man's Guide to the BVI
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BVI Bulletin - Apr 05
BVI Bulletin - Apr 05
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Doug Stewart: The Life of a Sail-Maker
Doug Stewart: The Life of a Sail-Maker
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WEYC Does It Again
WEYC Does It Again
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VISAR - Thoughts about Moorings
VISAR - Thoughts about Moorings
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HRH Princess Anne Visits the BVI Watersports Centre
HRH Princess Anne Visits the BVI Watersports Centre
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April_2007 51 pages
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April_2008 42 pages
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April_2009 46 pages
New Biocide Free Bottom Paint Launched by Interlux
Intersleek 900 is a unique, patented fluoropolymer foul release coating that does not contain any biocides
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The Joys of Shipboard Electrics
I believe a loving God gave sailors wind—and Satan gave them 12 volts D.C. to balance things out
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Sailing with Charlie - Life's Choices
Get up to magical sunrise, enjoy coffee in the cockpit while listening to ‘Easy morning music’ on FM
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Caribbean Cooking: Great Food Made Easy!
Today we all seem to have very busy schedules, so I’ve put together some easy to prepare recipes that even fussy eaters will enjoy
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Papers Please
Just say the words, “clearing in” or “clearing out” around any Caribbean sailor and you’re sure to get a reaction
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Brion Morrisette Sets Sail Aboard Bequia-Built Sweet 'Ting
St. John sailor Brion Morrisette can really tell a story, especially when it comes to talking about his boat
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April 2009 Docklines from Errol Flynn Marina and Shipyard
Errol Flynn Marina is pleased to have been selected to host a segment of the 19th Annual Ocho Rios Jazz Festival on Wednesday, June 17
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Cross One Off Foxy's Bucket List - Transiting the Panama Canal
Transiting the Panama Canal was high on Foxy’s “Bucket List” so we invited him to come along
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Performances from Keith David and Regina Belle at St. Kitts Music Festival
the line-up of artists who have been confirmed to perform at the 13th Annual St. Kitts Music Festival this year for each of the three nights was unvei
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St. Croix Regatta to Raise Awareness and Funds for Local Hospice Care
The St. Croix Yacht Club has announced acceptance of their annual international regatta by the National Hospice Regatta Alliance
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St. Croix Day Charter Operator and Ferry Builder GO GREEN with New Boats
Soon, sightseers and travelers alike will be able to enjoy this wondrous water world in an eco-friendly way aboard both a ‘green’ power day sail c
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16th Annual St. Croix Intl Regatta and Valentine Optimist Regatta
Competition was tough and heavy weather made racing even tougher at the 16th Annual St. Croix International Regatta
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Tobago Carnival Regatta
A new location, new format and new Carnival season time slot gave this Tobago Regatta fresh energy and a new vibe
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Three Harkoms Wins 2009 Bitter End Cup
Enthusiastic sailors left the dock this morning for the first race of the 2009 BVI Sailing Festival under cloudy skies
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Michel Desjoyeaux Wins Vendee Globe
A familiar face around the Caribbean is famous French sailor Michel Desjoyeaux, winner of the 2008-2009 Vendee Globe
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Ira Epstein and Lone Fox - A Winning Combination
Winner of the St Martin-Sint Maarten Classic Regatta for the past two years, Lone Fox is the pride and joy of its owner, Ira Epstein
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Antigua Sailing Week Rejuvenated
Antigua is gearing itself up for the club’s Classic Regatta, to be held between 16th and 21st April, and for a revamped 42nd annual Sailing Week whi
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A Reprieve for the Turtles
Agency would act as quickly as possible in the face of studies showing that 1,000 Loggerheads, Kemps Ridley, and Green sea turtles are taken incidenta
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Why is it Called a Booby?
Have you ever wondered why a bird that is such an elegant flyer and diver is called a booby?
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Raising One Million Guilders for the Fight Against Cancer
Local swimmers, walkers and bike-riders in Curacao have raised the huge amount of one million Dutch Antillean Guilders – about 600,000 USD- for the
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Caribbean News - Apr 09
News from around the Caribbean for April 2009
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Yacht Club News - Apr 09
Yacht Club News from around the Caribbean for April 2009
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Regattas Behind the Scenes - The Value of Sponsorship
Your sponsor or sponsors may not know how to sail, but without them on board it’s just about impossible to host both large and small Caribbean regat
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The Virtual Racing Sailor
He had become a virtual sailor and his office computer had become his cockpit and console.
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Expedition Around North America: Olivier Pitras and Global Warming
Cruisers from around the globe support Olivier Pitras’ newest adventure “Expedition Around North America,” a 12 month sail of some 18,000 nautic
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How Green is Your Boat?
My boat used to be green—that is, until I painted it blue. But I’m talking about the environmental green
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Funny World
Some artists paint the Caribbean they want to experience—pristine and picture perfect. Bruce Smith paints the one he sees
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Yachting Safety and Security in the Caribbean
While crime exists in the Caribbean, as it does everywhere in the world, several incidents early this year brought safety and security issues back to
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Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Needed as of April 14
If you’re a U.S. Coast Guard credentialed mariner, you’ll need a Transportation Workers Identification Card
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Cruising Tales: Yikes! What to Do with Second-Time Charter Guests
Having charter guests return for the second time may put you into a dilemma
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Safety tips for cruising boats
Keeping yachting crimes in perspective, many yachtsmen have enjoyed long careers sailing in the islands without being victimized
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As Good As It Gets - RORC Caribbean 600
Royal Ocean Racing Club members John Burnie and Stan Pearson have often talked about an offshore yacht race and their plans, devised over a few beers,
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Lost Horizon Dominates Budget Marine Valentine's Regatta
The Budget Marine Valentine’s Regatta from February 13 to 15, 2009 organized by the Jolly Harbor Yacht Club, consisted of two days of sailing in the
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Marine Industry Supports Local Charity
The marine industry rides for kids in support of National Child Abuse Awareness Month. On April 17th at the Zoo Health Club
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Food Network Champion Jackie Lee Challenges Yacht Chefs at Grateful Palate
Jackie Lee, winner of the Food Network’s new hit show “Chopped” is bravely taking on the challenge of competing against the yachting industry.
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Sailors Provide Hot Competition at Port Louis Grenada Sailing Festival
The Festival, based for the first time this year in its new Home Port at Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina, saw four days of international yacht r
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Bad Weather Cannot Dampen Spirits at Grenada Digicel Work Boat Regatta
Even some of the worst weather seen in a Dry Season for many years could not dampen the spirit of the 2009 Grenada Sailing Festival Digicel Work Boat
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Dinghy Championship Takes to Water - A First for Grenada Sailing Festival
The combination of excellent wind conditions and good attendance made the first Grenada Sailing Festival Dinghy Championship a great success
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Marine Travelifts TM40 transporter makes its mark at GlassTech
GlassTech Corporation in Miami, Florida, has just taken delivery of a Marine Travelift TM40 boat transporter
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Marathon Superboat Grand Prix Events Set for May 15-17
The course has been set for the seventh annual Marathon Superboat Grand Prix
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The Joy of Living Regatta
The Joy Of Living: That’s the theme of the 2009 Captain Oliver’s Regatta, with racing scheduled for May 16 and 17, on the island of Saint Martin
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NECOL Regatta Provides Intense Competition
The NECOL regatta is the Sint Maarten Yacht club’s regatta that is focused on sailors present in St Maarten
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2009 BVI Sailing Festival Kicks Off at Nanny Cay
With good weather and breeze predicted for the week, the 2009 BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival kicked off today
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Spring Regatta Underway March 30 to April 5
The BVI Spring Regatta (jointly owned by the Royal BVI Yacht Club and the BVI Chamber of Commerce and Hotel Association) celebrates its 38th anniversa
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Perfect Caribbean Conditions for the Nanny Cay Cup
Today was the kind of day that makes us believe that the British Virgin Islands must be the most gorgeous place on earth
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BVI Spring Regatta Ends - RESULTS!
he third and last day of the 2009 BVI Spring Regatta dawned with black clouds in the sky
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April_2010 67 pages
Eco Friendly Products for your Boat in Spring 2010
As boaters, it's up to all of us to help protect the ecosystems that provide us so much joy. And with the growing availability of green marine products, there's really no reason for us not to do our part.
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The Green Sea Slug is a Solar Powered Planimal
Another fact drilled into our heads in school was that only plants produce chlorophyll. Not so says Dr. Sidney K. Pierce, University of South Florida Tampa, and his research partners!
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The Dish with Easy Easter Buffet 2010
Serve your Easter ham with assorted chutneys or fruits salsas you can make in minutes.
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Group Think Me Thinks Not
My wife says I'm anti-social. That's baloney. I just hate people. I mean, people as in plural. I don't mind individual jerks - only groups of jerks. I don't like mobs either, and I consider two people a mob.
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| Sailing with Charlie with Floggings and Other Fun Punishments
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Dont Miss the 25th Annual Mount Gay Boatyard Regatta Coming up in May
Come Join in the Action and Fun at the 25th Annual Mount Gay Rum / Boatyard Regatta. The action is sure to be hot whether on the waves during the day or in the famous after parties at night
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Evertsz and Van Vliet Win Bonaire Intl Blue Marlin Tournament 2010
In the weekend of January 28th through 31st, a total of 30 fishing teams on seagoing vessels registered for the Bonaire International Blue Marlin Tournament 2010.
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Rolex Farr 40 World Championships Heating Up Off Casa De Campo
The docks of the Casa de Campo Marina were buzzing today as competitors completed sail measurement, weigh-ins and registration in advance of the start of the Rolex Farr 40 World Championship
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Heading for Haiti to Help with Earthquake Recovery Efforts
Ile La Vache is off the SW coast of Haiti and that is where some of the humanitarian aid from St. Maarten is headed on cruising yachts taking part in the supply run.
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April Docklines Newsletter from the Errol Flynn Marina in Jamaica
April Docklines Newsletter from the Errol Flynn Marina in Port Antonio, Jamaica
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St Croix Yacht Club Hospice Regatta Results 2010
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, at the St. Croix Yacht Club Hospice Regatta, February 19-21.
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Navigation 101 for Hands On Experience in Sailing
Welcome to Navigation 101, a sail training program for high school students enrolled in St. John's Gifft Hill School. It incorporates the theoretical, academic work that underpins navigation along with hands-on experience.
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Ziplining Through a Green Paradise on Saint Lucia
The most popular activity in a group of thrill-seekers like ARC crew, of course, was ziplining. So in the spirit of the island and the event, I decided to face my fear of heights and join a group of crewmembers.
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2010 Was a RECORD BREAKING Season at The Marina at Marigot Bay
The Marina at Marigot Bay, opened for business in 2006, is thrilled to report that the 2010 Caribbean charter season has broken all records.
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Let the Games Begin at the BVI Sailing Festival
Under a gorgeous moonlit sky, sailors mill around the bar enjoying tonight’s 2 for 1 Mount Gay specials. Registration is officially closed for the BVI Sailing Festival.
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US1 Places First While Seven Year Old Steals the Show at BVI Sailing Festival
Today was layday at the Bitter End Yacht Club for all the participants in the 2010 BVI Sailing Festival. Some used the day to remotely catch up in the office others fully enjoyed the lasers
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Formula 40 Soma Breaks Round Tortola Record in Nanny Cay Challenge
Soma, a St John-based Formula 40 catamaran and frequent BVI visitor, smashed the Round Tortola Record yesterday in the first attempt on the Nanny Cay Challenge announced in February.
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News Notes from Curacao April 2010
News Notes from Curaçao in April 2010
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Caribbean News April 2010
Caribbean News April 2010
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Yacht Club News April 2010
Yacht Club News April 2010
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Green Regattas Go Greener
Sailing clean and
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Designing an AL5 Catamaran for the America Cup
The America's cup is a match race for a 159 year-old trophy first won by the yacht America from England. The original winners of the cup donated it as a perpetual trophy, governed by a document called the Deed of Gift.
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State of Art Developments in Super Yacht Entertainment Systems
3-D Cinema is the latest trend for film and sports blockbusters, and the latest home entertainment systems are delivering a
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Tech Solutions for Boaters Regarding Weather Forecasts
Dear Dr. IT,
My husband wants to make a passage from the Bahamas south to Puerto Rico, which will take us around three to four days in our midsized sailboat.
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Two Classics Get Some Much Needed Attention
Having been recently replaced by a newer, flashier model, and hailing from a land steeped in a tradition of boat builders and shipwrights, I eagerly accepted my friend's offer to hang out on his vintage Hatteras motor yacht.
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Choosing Charter Destinations to Saint Somewhere
The choice of where to charter is based on a handful of factors that begin with skill and experience.
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Boat School Your Kids While Cruising the Caribbean 2010
So here we are, six months into a two-year cruise, boat schooling our two kids, daughter Renaissance, eleven, and son Havana, nine. Boat schooling our kids has not been easy, but it's rewarding.
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Forward Look at Ultra Green High Performance Superyacht of the Millennium
A Solar Hybrid Superyacht with a Revolutionary Carbon Offset Design that Harnesses Sun, Wind and Wave Energy to Reduce GHG Emissions by 75 to 100%.
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Alerion Debuts New Sport 33 The First in a New Line
Pearson Composites unveils a new, parallel line of elegant dayboats that will offer a notably higher level of performance and appeal for those who love to race.
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Interior Secretary Ken Salazar Announces Major Boating Grants for Nine US States
Award of more than $12 million in grants for 13 boating infrastructure projects including construction of docks, boat slips and other facilities to support recreational boating.
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Worlds Largest 1000 Ton Travelift Ready for Action at Colonnas Shipyard
The world’s largest mobile hoist, a US built 1000 metric ton Marine Travelift, the West Yard is designed as a rapid response facility providing immediate repair and a timely return to service.
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Peters and May Outwits Volcano
The quick-thinking of a Marine Air Freight Export Specialist at Peters & May by re-routing marine cargo overland has led to two particularly buoyant boat manufacturers!
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Faraday Rosenberg is a Bright Spark on the Sailing Scene in 2010
Although female and only 27 years old, Faraday Rosenberg is currently skipper of the much-acclaimed W-class White Wings.
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Light Winds and Heavy Enthusiasm at RORC Caribbean 600 2010
As many sailing locations worldwide were gripped by winter's snow and ice, the 2010 RORC Caribbean 600 Race hosted by the Antigua Yacht Club departed English Harbour, Antigua on February 22.
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Win Some and Lose Some on Winsome
Last year Don Ward's delightful Cherubini 44 Winsome not only won her class, she also came a record first in all four races in the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta.
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Visione Overall Winner at Antigua Superyacht Cup 2010
With windy conditions, this year's Antigua Superyacht Cup course needed to take into account not only the weather and sea conditions but the optimal
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Win a Solid Gold Leinfelder Watch in the Cruiser Fleet at Antigua Sailing Week
The overall winner of the Cruising fleet at the 43rd edition of Antigua Sailing Week (24-30 April 2010) will be going home with a solid gold limited edition Leinfelder watch.
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Cool Days AND Long Hot Party Nights at Antigua Sailing Week
Cool days in Antigua you might ask? Well if you consider fast competitive sailing around the Caribbean Sea followed by beach parties with live music cool, then yes.
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Countdown to Antigua Sailing Week 2010
With just four days remaining before the start of 43rd edition of Antigua Sailing Week (24-30 April 2010), there is still a consistent stream of entries coming in.
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How Good is the Berth Control on Your Boat
The Berth Control competition is a fun, interactive event that gives captains, crew, and marine industry professionals the chance to maneuver a mini megayacht, around a course against the clock
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Grenada Workboat Regatta is a Ting of Beauty
The Workboat Regatta, traditionally held in conjunction with the Grenada Sailing Festival, busted loose this year with its own showy weekend of sailing on Grand Anse beach.
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Biggest Fleet Turns out for Grenada Port Louis Regatta 2010
Two thousand ten was a record-breaking year for the Grenada Sailing Series as it launched into its 17th year during the final weekend of January.
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Trinis take Top Boat in 41st Spice Island Billfish Tournament
Sports fishermen from Trinidad and Tobago (T and T) proved their billfishing prowess for the fourth year in a row at the Spice Island Billfish Tournament.
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New Sculpture Unveiled for Grenada Underwater Sculpture Park
The original sculptures of British Sculptor Jason Taylor encapsulated Grenadas colorful history and folklore and have brought a quirky dimension to both diving and snorkeling here in Grenada.
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Eighty Sailors Compete in Club Nautico de San Juan Intl Regatta 2010
Shifty winds that blew from a brisk 15 knots to a nearly calm 6 knots challenged the record 80 sailors competing in the 9th Annual Club Nautico de San Juan (CNSJ) International Regatta, held February 5 to 7.
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US Coast Guard Training Vessel Eagle to Visit San Juan May 2010
The 295-foot, three-masted sailing vessel Eagle will make a port call in San Juan, Puerto Rico, May 7 to 10. The public is invited aboard to tour this majestic and historic vessel.
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Titouan Lamazou Designs Official Poster for Voiles de Saint Barth
The artist-writer-sailor Titouan Lamazou has come up with the design of the official poster for the first edition of the Voiles de Saint Barth.
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D-day-1 for the First Edition of the Voiles de Saint-Barth
All those who love fine yachting will have their eyes firmly focused on St. Barth from tomorrow when the first edition of the "Voiles" gets underway.
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Start of the 2010 Voiles de Saint-Barth
After an evening party to welcome everyone with music and a friendly atmosphere, the twenty-three crews taking part started racing at the Voiles de Saint Barth, the latest in the Caribbean
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Day Two at Voiles de Saint-Barth 2010 - What a sight
They wanted it and they got it! They found the wind they were looking for and some demanding conditions.
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Sampling Anchorages on St Maarten and St Martin
Depending on your interests and cruising style, St. Maarten/St. Martin's anchorages and marinas offer something for everyone.
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Hooters Calendar Girls Participating in Captain Olivers Regatta
When the 6th annual Captain Oliver's Regatta, presented by Coors Light, will kick off on Friday May 14th, it will be with a team of Hooters' Calendar Girls, who are visiting for their photo shoots.
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Racing Starts TODAY at St Thomas Intl Rolex Regatta
There are always good reasons to get away to the Caribbean but none as good as participating in the three-day International Rolex Regatta, which is due to begin today, making it the 37th time.
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Day One Was A Day to Remember at St Thomas Intl Rolex Regatta
For all, the day yielded spectacular racing under sunny skies with 15-18 knot breezes keeping sailors on their proverbial toes.
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Day Two Battle of the Boats at St Thomas Intl Rolex Regatta
It's anyone's regatta after Day Two. Close battles in many divisions in once again perfect conditions. Going into Day Three is going to exciting to see who pulls it off!
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Stellar Performances Cap Three Days of Racing at St Thomas Rolex
Last year he lost this event in the final races on the last day, but this year, Puerto Rico's Fraito Lugo had built some good padding into his score line over two days and followed form on the third
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Results In for St Thomas Budget Rent A Car Dolphin Derby Fishing Tournament
The catch of a 37.48-pound dolphin (mahi-mahi) earned St. Thomas angler, Ryan Mertens, Top Angler and a $1,000 cash prize, at the Budget Rent A Car Dolphin Derby Fishing Tournament
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New Safety Laws for Older Charter Boats 2010
If you operate a charter boat or
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Current CORT Standings Before BVI Spring Regatta
The new Palmas del Mar Yacht Club & Marina in Puerto Rico was the perfect venue for the second leg of the 2010 Cape Air Caribbean Ocean Racing Triangle (C.O.R.T.) Series
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And They Are Off at the BVI Sailing Festival
The day dawned with perfect conditions for the forty-six boats racing in the Bitter End Cup, the first day’s racing of the 2010 BVI Sailing Festival.
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Zen Wins Nanny Cay Cup and BVI Spring Regatta Village Opens
Today was big at the BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival. Boats raced down from North Sound to Nanny Cay, competing in the Nanny Cay Cup, the last event of the BVI Sailing Festival.
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Slow Start but a Hot Finish for Day One of the BVI Spring Regatta
Although the clouds hung over all morning, there was wind from the north ranging from a low of 5 to a high of about 20 and later in the day, the sun came shining brightly over the 103 boat fleet
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Rejoice or Re-Joyce or Whatever The Wind Filled In at BVI Spring Regatta
It was one of those mornings when sails look more like hanging laundry than anything else. Wind conditions improved as the second day of racing for the BVI Spring Regatta wore on.
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Marine Artist Paul Borghi
Many of us see a fish as a fish and the sea as simply blue. Not Virgin Islands' marine artist Paul Borghi. The Massachusetts native and near 20-year resident of Water Island sees this same sea life in all its three-dimensional and colorful glory.
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Summer Sailstice Celebrates 10th Anniversary on June 19
Once a year, the world’s largest sailing celebration takes place on a body of water near you. Join the world for the 10th Summer Sailstice, an annual global celebration of sail.
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New Look Schedule for Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12
This edition of the race will see a new format for the racing programme in the host cities, including the start city of Alicante, Spain and finish city of Galway, Ireland.
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KVH Doubles Bandwidth for mini-VSAT Broadband Service in North Pacific
KVH Industries, Inc., (Nasdaq: KVHI) announced today that it has doubled the network’s bandwidth in the North Pacific Ocean Region.
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All Federal Waters of the Gulf once Closed to Fishing Due to Oil Spill NOW OPEN
NOAA today reopened to commercial and recreational fishing 1,041 square miles of Gulf waters immediately surrounding the Deepwater Horizon wellhead, just east of Louisiana.
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2011 Dolphin Derby Sponsored by Budget Rent A Car Set for April 17th
Catch the largest dolphin over 55-pounds and win $25,000 cash! That’s the top prize in the Virgin Islands Game Fishing Club’s 2011 Dolphin Derby sponsored by Budget Rent A Car, set for April 17, 2011.
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Much Maligned Rays Part Three
Visibility gradually began to clear and just above the wreck, to greet me, was an entire school of Spotted Eagle Rays flying along in the water off the wreck's bow.
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The Dish with Easter Feasting 2011
Happy Easter Feasting!
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Real Sailors Smile and Carry a Mangle
Editor's Log for April 2011
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Caribbean News April 2011
Caribbean News from around the region for April 2011
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Yacht Club News April 2011
Yacht Club News from around the region for April 2011
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Rambler Rocks RORC Caribbean 600 2011
They are hailing it a new offshore classic - a warm weather Fastnet - and this year's Caribbean 600 lived up to the hype!
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Teens Win St Maarten Interlux One Design Regatta 2011
February's two-day Interlux One Design Regatta played out like a teen movie where the youngsters vanquish the evil crinklies and go on to win the day!
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Cruise to the Western Caribbean
Sailing in the western Caribbean not only offers some of the most incredible sailing but also the chance to explore some uniquely different cultures and countries.
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The Last Cruise of the Quest
Jean and Scott Adam were knowledgeable, personable, highly-experienced cruising folk. We hit it off immediately when we first met them.
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Sailing with Charlie with Cheeseburgers
There are many types of burgers - the cheeseburger being perhaps the favorite. Think traditional beef patty on a white bun with sliced onion, lettuce, tomato and, of course, a kosher pickle if you're Jimmy Buffett.
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Julian Putley Pay Tribute to Thomas John Kershaw
Tommy Sea Legs was a much loved and respected personality throughout St Thomas and St John for a decade from the early 70s.
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Caught in the Middle
To exist in the middle requires practical compromise, arguing for both sides of the polarizing sailing literature that is available.
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2nd Annual Private Villa Tour Raises Funds for Anguilla Youth Sailing Club
More than 40 guests enjoyed an exclusive private tour of some of Anguilla's most coveted properties on Saturday March 19th, in an event organised by the Anguilla Sailing Association.
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Anguilla Dinghy Regatta 2011
Competitors from four island nations met in Anguilla at the end of January for the Anguilla Dinghy Regatta 2011, an annual event of growing importance and prestige on the Caribbean youth sailing calendar.
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Antigua Sailing Week Needs YOU-Come VOLUNTEER at Antiguas Biggest Sailing Event
They need Antiguans and residents involved in everything from meeters and greeters, to Tweeters, time keepers and ……carpenters, bar staff, help with erecting event village, manning the media room. You name it, they need it!
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Maxi Priest to perform live at Antigua Sailing Week 2011
Antigua Sailing Week prides itself on delivering the sparkling racing conditions that have competitors grinning from ear to ear and the fun doesn’t stop ashore either.
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Just Over a Week to Go until Antigua Sailing Week 2011
Yes, the first race starts in just eight days time and English Harbour is literally jumping! The harbours are full of classic boats and the first Antigua Sailing Week entries are arriving at the docks.
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Surprising Outcome at Curacao Piscadera Race 2011
This year's race was buffeted by winds gusting over 20 knots and it made for some exciting sailing.
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Curacao ready for IFCA Slalom World Championships
The Curacao Challenge decided to build a Surf Town unique for contemporary windsurf competitions from scratch with tents for shade and everything else built in original style with driftwood and bamboo.
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Yacht Racing Prospers in 2011 on Spice Island
Anyone who imagines the Caribbean as a 'lazy' holiday hasn't raced a yacht in Grenada...
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Boats and Batiks the World of Lilo Nido
After traveling all around the world for work, pleasure and adventure, artist and sailor Lilo Nido settled in to a simple life in Grenada.
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Despite Challenging Weather South Grenada Regatta a HUGE Success
The exceptionally rough sea and weather conditions made it a big challenge for both racers and organisers, but there were only happy people around at Le Phare Bleu for the last weekend of February.
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Mega Yacht Turned into Traveling Art Gallery
The contemporary ship will host international dealers presenting art representing a broad range of media and periods. Attendees can expect to see a bevy of artworks including fine art glass, paintings, jewelry, design, sculpture, photography and fu
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Sailors in Action at 10th San Juan Intl Regatta
On this 10th anniversary, 42 sailors from Puerto Rico, the British Virgin Islands, Anguilla and St. Maarten competed in Optimist dinghies, Lasers, 2.4 Meter, Sunfish and Snipes in near ideal conditions in San Juan Bay.
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2011 Cape Air Caribbean Ocean Racing Circuit CORC Standings after Leg 2
Entries for the 2011 Cape Air Caribbean Ocean Racing Circuit (C.O.R.C.) doubled at the second leg, the Puerto Rico Heineken International Regatta, raced out of Palmas del Mar Yacht Club & Marina, March 18-20.
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Les Voiles de St Barth 2011
The tiny island of Saint Barth is becoming a giant in the yacht-racing world. The island is making a major marketing effort to promote its newest nautical event, Les Voiles de St Barth.
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Julien Quentel Rules St Barth Windsurfing Championship 2011
On February 6 the Nautical Center of Saint Barth (CNSB) organized the sixth event in the Saint Barth Windsurfing Championship.
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Exceptional Crews Expected at Les Voiles de St Barth 2011
There will be more than fifty of them: yachts of every size and class from all over the Caribbean, competing at Les Voiles de St. Barth.
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Build It and They Will Come to Les Voiles de St Barth 2011
The Carl Gustaf Hotel, high on the hill overlooking the main port of Gustavia, provided a great vantage point to watch the Les Voiles de St. Barth fleet slowly filling up the anchorage and quays in the main harbor
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25 Knot Winds Blast Off the Start of Les Voiles de St Barth 2011
The first day of racing at the 2nd edition of Les Voiles de St. Barth dawned with 25 knots of tropical tradewind breeze and showers sweeping over the picturesque French island located midway down the Caribbean chain.
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Deja vu all over again at Les Voiles de St Barth 2011
Even normally jaded professional sailors were waxing on about the conditions here. Today offered 15 - 16 knots of breeze and a much reduced sea from yesterday, when many boats returned to the quay to lick their wounds and effect repairs
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Time Out at Les Voiles de St Barth 2011
Following two spectacular days of racing punctuated by strong breezes sweeping across the Caribbean, the Les Voiles de St. Barth shifted into “lay day” gear today.
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Around the Other Way at Les Voiles de St Barth 2011
With an 18 knot east-southeast breeze, and a gentle swell, the Maxis were sent anti-clockwise from the starting line on a 32-nautical mile course which took them most of the way around the island before rounding and returning on a reciprocal course t
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Down to the Wire at Les Voiles de St Barth 2011
As if to ensure that competitors had seen all the beaches and sights that St. Barth has to offer, race officers today sent the 48-boat Les Voiles de St. Barth fleet on its final circumnavigation counter-clockwise around the eight-square mile island
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Second Edition a Wrap at Les Voiles de St Barth 2011
The Weather Gods blessed St. Barthélemy from April 5 - 9, taking care to offer more than 400 competitors from 20 nations and on 48 yachts a week of perfect Caribbean sailing
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Dates Set from 2 to 7 April for Les Voiles de Saint Barth 2012
The dates of April 2 - 7, 2012 have officially been announced to competitors on the 48 boats that, this year, took advantage of idyllic conditions on the waters off St. Barth.
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Boogaloo Wins Rum in St Croix Yacht Club Hospice Regatta 2011
Picture postcard sailing conditions set the scene for the St. Croix Yacht Club Hospice and Optimist Regatta, raced February 11 to 13 out of the U.S. Virgin Island of St. Croix.
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World ARC Circumnavigation Rally Goes Annual
World Cruising Club are delighted to announce that from 2014 the World ARC round-the-world sailing rally will become an annual event; starting every January from Rodney Bay in Saint Lucia.
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Store Bay Marine Services Now Offering Bunkering Provisioning and Shore Support for Yachts
Tobago-based marine services company – Store Bay Marine Services – is now offering bunkering, provisioning and shore support for super and mega yachts.
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33rd Annual Sweethearts Classics Regatta
With block buster attendance at Tortola's West End Yacht Club's flagship Red Hat event, the race committee was hard pressed to keep up with registration.
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Sailors in the News 2011 Jeffrey Chen
Sailing is all about winning, having fun and meeting new people for Trinidad's Jeffrey Chen. More importantly, it's also about 'giving back'.
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BVI Billfish Tournament To Offer FREE Dockage for Early Entrants
The very successful billfish tournament held at the Bitter End Yacht Club (BEYC) in 2007 and 2008 will return to the BEYC July 17-20, 2011.
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43.3 Lb Dolphin Caught at Golden Hook Fishing Club Dolphin Tournament 2011
Two big dolphin won the day, and the Golden Hook Fishing Club's 12th Annual Dolphin Tournament, for the team aboard the 42-foot Post, Stress Buster.
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Costs and Procedures of Transiting the Panama Canal
We transited the Panama Canal and we feel that much of the information in current guides and available online is out of date or incomplete. Here we explain the options and procedures for an east to west transit.
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Marine Photographers on What it Takes to Get the Shot
There's sometimes a love-hate affair between sailors and photographers. Racing sailors worry that a snapper might get in the way and cost them the race, but after the race is over they love to see the gorgeous photographs taken.
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Changes to ARC Europe and Atlantic Cup in 2011
This spring marks the first time that the World Cruising Club (WCC) will head both the ARC Europe and the Atlantic Cup, which was under the domain of the Caribbean 1500 Cruising Rally Association until last year.
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Caribbean Regatta Preview Spring through Summer 2011
The Caribbean's sailboat racing scene stays hot as winter gives way to spring and summer.
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New England Ropes Introduces Endura Braid Classic
The perfect compliment for the traditional vessel, Endura Classic has a specially engineered 12-strand Dyneema® SK75 core with Marine-Tech coating along with a 24 carrier braided polyester cover
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Keep Furling with a Navtec Anti Torsion Stay
Navtec, the rigging solution of Lewmar Marine, has developed a small-size, anti-torsional stay. Ideal for use with genoas and flying sails on yachts from around 40 foot and above
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Sauter Carbon Offset Design presents the GREEN Ark Angel Life Support Vessel
Faster and far greener than any Megayacht in her class, a Carbon Neutral Emax Megayacht that maximizes ecology, energy, efficiency and economy to achieve a 50 to 100% reduction in fuel consumption and GHG emissions.
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Up-N-Out Creates New Wide Step Version Of Popular Compact Dinghy Ladder
Responding to customer requests, Scandia Marine Products has introduced a new wide step version of its popular Up-N-Out Dinghy Ladder. This new model is heavier and gives swimmers more room to place their feet onto the rungs, making it easier to use.
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Besenzoni Expands Customer Service in US and Mexico With 30 stations
Besenzoni, through its partnership with the well-known marine systems supplier and manufacturer IMTRA Corporation, has strengthened it’s after sales service network in North America.
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Announcing the Penobscot Bay Rendezvous for Power AND Sail
Shane Flynn, owner of Wayfarer Marine and Cabot Lyman, owner of Lyman-Morse Boatbuilding have teamed up and are adding a new regatta for sail and power to the August schedule.
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A Fresh Start for Grand Cayman Island in 2011
Grand Cayman hit the ground running in 2011 when CNN, NBC's Today Show and other international media featured the government's sinking of a decommissioned U.S. Navy ship to form an artificial reef on January 5.
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Remarkable Rural and Round Marie Galante
Few sailors venture the extra 15 miles east to Marie-Galante, which is well worth the detour and, with the right weather window, not that hard or uncomfortable to reach.
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Mascalzone Latino Wins Act One Samba Pa Ti Leads 2011 Audi Sailing Series Overall
The fleet of twenty-two Melges 32s enjoyed yet another busy day dominated by strong winds from the northeast. A big 18-20 knots greeted the fleet for the first race, and for the final two, diminished to a solid 12-15 knots.
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Palma De Mallorca Gears Up For 2011 Superyacht Cup With New Entries
Preparations are well underway for the 2011 Superyacht Cup regatta from 22-25 June in Palma. So far, 16 yachts have registered for the event including five brand new entries that have never competed in the event before.
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Marine Travelift Products Gain NEW Exposure in South America
Marine Travelift Inc. is proud to recognize Ribeca Equipment Inc. as its newest dealership in South America.
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Fourth Edition of the Perini Navi Cup to be Held in September
The Perini Navi Group is pleased to announce that the fourth edition of the Perini Navi Cup, a regatta dedicated exclusively to sailing yachts built by Perini Navi, will be held from September 1 - 4 in Porto Cervo, Sardinia.
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National Marine Suppliers Opens NEW Flagship Store in St Maarten
National Marine Suppliers announced the grand opening of its new Caribbean flagship store located at 82 Welfare Road, St. Maarten. The new store is strategically located just east of the Bridge
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2011 Cape Air Caribbean Ocean Racing Circuit Standings After International Rolex Regatta
Some sailors tied in the standings while others solidified their scores on the leaderboard in the 2011 Cape Air Caribbean Ocean Racing Circuit (C.O.R.C.) after competing in the third leg, the International Rolex Regatta
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Team INTAC Wins both the CSA Spinnaker 1 and IC24 Racing Classes at Intl Rolex Regatta
Fresh after winning the St Maarten International Heineken Regatta, BVI based “Team INTAC – M32” sailing their high performance Melges 32 race boat won top honors in CSA Spinnaker 1 Racing Class at the International Rolex Regatta in St Thomas
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40th Anniversary Celebrations for BVI Spring Regatta
There's a buzz in the air and it's mixing with the salty spray of the sea to make a lot of sailors excited about a premier sailing event.
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BVI Spring Regatta Auctions 10 Years of Mount Gay Hats to Benefit Youth Sailing
If sailing is your game, you've seen Mount Gay's iconic, red regatta hats. Since 1987, these distinctive baseball caps have come to represent far more than just a stylish sunshade-they've become an internationally recognized symbol
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40th Anniversary BVI Spring Regatta Fleet Features Firsts and Favorites
The final countdown has begun and racing will commence next week at the 40th Anniversary BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival (March 28-April 3, 2011)
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40th Annual BVI Spring Regatta-Anticipation Levels Ratchet Up on Eve of Racing
The atmosphere is pregnant with anticipation as the starting guns commence firing tomorrow at 1000 hours, local time, for the start of the Sailing Festival’s annual Bitter End Cup.
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Sparking the Match at the 40th Anniversary BVI Spring Regatta
Intensity levels punched up several levels today at the 40th Anniversary BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival (March 28-April 3, 2011) when racing commenced at the inaugural Gill BVI International Match Racing Championship
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No Fooling Around at the 40th Anniversary BVI Spring Regatta
Despite the calendar date, there were precious few pranks occurring today at the 40th Anniversary BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival (March 28-April 3, 2011), where 122 boats assembled on four different racecourses
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Tightening the Noose at the 40th Anniversary BVI Spring Regatta
A single day of racing remains at the 40th Anniversary BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival (March 28-April 3, 2011), and the tussle for podium places is getting serious.
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Red Hot Racing Wraps Up 40th Anniversary BVI Spring Regatta
What defines a magnificent regatta? Ask anyone who sailed in the 40th Anniversary BVI Spring Regatta, and you’ll hear the same thing: red-hot racing, professionally run courses, a family friendly regatta village, and—of course—killer parties
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Ties Broken and Winners Named in 2011 Cape Air Caribbean Ocean Racing Circuit
The 2011 Cape Air Caribbean Ocean Racing Circuit (C.O.R.C.) finale proved exiting right down to the last race with ties broken in two of the five classes.
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Mark Plaxton Wins Virgin Queen Pizza Pursuit Race
Mark Plaxton and his team continued their winning sailing regatta form by winning the Virgin Queen Pizza Pursuit Race on Saturday 16th April. His own boat, Intac, was unavailable, so Plaxton and his team raced in a borrowed IC-24.
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Summer Sailstice Celebrates 11th Anniversary June 18th 2011
Sailors around the world are making plans to celebrate the sailing lifestyle by sailing ‘together’ on, June 18th, the weekend closest to the summer solstice.
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August_2006 25 pages
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August_2007 39 pages
Never Enough Wins Fourth Annual Bermuda Triangle Series Opener
Brooks Smith, a newcomer to the Bermuda Triangle Series (BTS) learned a lot about points when he fished the series opener, the Bahamas Open, June 12 to 16 in Boat Harbour, Abaco.
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2007 Bahamas Billfish Champion is Heads Up
2007 Bahamas Billfish Champion is Heads Up
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A Season of Comebacks - Guadeloupe's Sailboat Championship
A Season of Comebacks - Guadeloupe's Sailboat Championship
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Traditional and Classic Boats Gather on Martinique
Traditional and Classic Boats Gather on Martinique
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A Championship Full of Surprises
A Championship Full of Surprises
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Debaitable Wins in Close Competition at Caicos Classic Annual Release Tournament
Debaitable Wins in Close Competition at Caicos Classic Annual Release Tournament
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Dancing for Rain on Union Island
Dancing for Rain on Union Island
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Sailing Virgin Gorda
Sailing Virgin Gorda
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Quiet Storm Takes Lead in Day 2 of AH Riise BVI Billfish Tournament
Quiet Storm Takes Lead in Day 2 of AH Riise BVI Billfish Tournament
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Record entries for inaugural AH Riise BVI Tournament
Record entries for inaugural AH Riise BVI Tournament
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The Fishing Event 2007: Black Pearl wins the Tournament
The Fishing Event 2007: Black Pearl wins the Tournament
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Caribbean Cooking: Summertime and The Fish Are Jumping
Caribbean Cooking: Summertime and The Fish Are Jumping
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The Agony of Dried Snot
The Agony of Dried Snot
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You Don't Get A Free Meal for Nothing
You Don't Get A Free Meal for Nothing
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Full Batten Mainsails
Full batten mainsails are an absolutely amazing sail to behold. The technology is not out of reach however. Here are some pointers on what to buy and how to install.
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Curacao Hosts Clinic for Optimist and Splash Sailors
Curacao Hosts Clinic for Optimist and Splash Sailors
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Caribbean News - Aug 07
Caribbean News from around the region for August 2007
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C.G.Q. - Charter Guest Questions
C.G.Q. - Charter Guest Questions
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Buying New Marine Batteries Part II
Buying New Marine Batteries Part II
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Prepare Your Boat for Hurricane Season
Prepare Your Boat for Hurricane Season
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Countdown to Beijing 2008 - First in a Series
Countdown to Beijing 2008 - First in a Series
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Woman At the Helm - We've Come a Long Way Baby!
Woman At the Helm - We've Come a Long Way Baby!
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The Smile
The Smile
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Climate Change - A Global Trend Affecting the Caribbean
An increase in global temperatures can in turn cause other changes, including sea level rise, and changes in the amount and pattern of rainfall resulting in floods and drought. The effect of a more intense hurricane season, sea level change, and reef
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Cruising Tales: The Quest For That Special Anchorage
Cruising Tales: The Quest For That Special Anchorage
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Yacht Club News - Aug 07
Yacht Club News - Aug 07
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Anguilla Kids Sail with Gli Gli
Anguilla Kids Sail with Gli Gli
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Jol Byerley's Aug 07 Letter from Antigua
Jol Byerley's Aug 07 Letter from Antigua
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Maiwenn Beadle - Artist on Anchor
Maiwenn Beadle - Artist on Anchor
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Eigth Days at Sea Cruising with NATO
Eigth Days at Sea Cruising with NATO
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Curacao's Sunfishy Farewell to Doctor Gilbert Thomas
Curacao's Sunfishy Farewell to Doctor Gilbert Thomas
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Isla de Margarita Venezuela - A Vacation Paradise
Isla de Margarita Venezuela - A Vacation Paradise
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BRISA's Culebra Raftup
BRISA's Culebra Raftup
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Noche de San Juan: A Puerto Rican Tradition
Puerto Rico is full of traditions and celebrations. One of my favorites is “La Noche de San Juan” or St. John’s Night, widely celebrated throughout the world on the night of June 23,
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6th Annual St Maarten North Sails Regatta
6th Annual St Maarten North Sails Regatta
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From Valencia - Alinghi's Mast Designer Kirst Feddersen at the America's Cup
From Valencia - Alinghi's Mast Designer Kirst Feddersen at the America's Cup
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Puerto Rico's Monllor Tops Scotiabank Caribbean International Optimist Regatta
Puerto Rico's Monllor Tops Scotiabank Caribbean International Optimist Regatta
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Santa Clara - Morgan Sanger's New Tall Ship
Former owner of Frenchman Cay Shipyard's Morgan Sanger launched a Brazilian hand-built wooden beauty. She is a replica of one of Columbus' fleet.
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Chaguaramas - Hospitable Haven during Hurricane Season (and all year round)
Chaguaramas - Hospitable Haven during Hurricane Season (and all year round)
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August_2009 45 pages
Royal Terns - Royalty in the Anchorage
Every day is a bad hair day for a Royal Tern. These large terns have a spiky crest that lifts up in the wind and at times seem to have a life of its own.
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Charles Thomas - Retired Caribbean Charterer
The key to writing a Caribbean marine column for 30 years is—don’t panic! The story will come. I believe in fate. My job is not to seek but to recognize. And to relax while doing so.
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Sailing with Charlie: Swine Flu
All of a sudden the news is full of it. People are dropping like flies. “It’s likely to become a pandemic.” Might as well move to the Caribbean.
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Anchoring Under Sail
“To think that a lot of people consider it very difficult to enter a harbor without an engine…it depends on the harbor, of course, but if they would only try it, perhaps they would never again press the starter.“
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Caribbean Cooking: Simple Ingredients for Satisfying Meals
Strolling through a Saturday morning farmers’ market is a great summer treat and a wonderful place to select “just-picked vegetables.” Community-based agricultural programs are growing
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International Anglers Compete in Cuba
19 registered teams coming from various international countries showed up for the Hemingway Yacht Club Annual Fishing Tournament
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President Amends DR Pleasure Yacht Laws
The corruption of Government Officials while checking into the DR might be coming to an end. Could this be the turning of a new more friendly leaf?
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A North Caribbean Adventure for the 10th Transcaraibes
Twenty boats gathered at the marina Bas du Fort of Pointe à Pitre for the start of the 10th edition which took the group from Guadeloupe to Cuba.
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9th Triskell Cup Coming up in October from Guadeloupe
The Ninth Triskell Cup is set for the End of October. This big event based out of Guadeloupe in the French West Indies is quickly becoming a must-do on the Annual Sailing Calendar.
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35th Foxys Wooden Boat Regatta is a Winner
Foxy Callwood of Great Harbour, Jost Van Dyke, held another stellar event this May to celebrate 35 years of wooden boat racing,
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Martiniques Combat du Coque ONLY Wins Racing Cruising
26 ‘hulls’ faced up to each other in good spirits in the Grand Sud Martinique regatta from 21 to 23 May, 2009.
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Visiting Saint Eustatius
There are not many places like Statia left in the Caribbean. Untouched by international flights, it still moves to the slower rhythm of 20-seater island hoppers, weekly cargo boats, and a little over 500 visiting yachts a season.
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Budget Marine National Dinghy Sailing Rankings
Trinidad & Tobago Sailing Association hosted the final Budget Marine National Dinghy Sailing Ranking for the 2008 – 2009 season. On this day the nation’s best sailors sailed their final three races of the season
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St Barths Catacup November 20 to 22
The list of potential competitors is like the who’s who in Catamaran racing. There are 24 teams who have indicated they want to come. Want to join the festivities?
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Nanny Cay Expands Chandlery
Nanny Cay Marina on Tortola, British Virgin Islands is expanding their chandlery ships store. This is a huge move for Tortola on the whole and expands their strength in the region.
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Gulf Rascal Wins the Fishing Event 2009
The Fishing Event proved disappointing due to unfavourable currents and the murky green of the water. The strikes were down drastically from last year
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Caribbean News August 09
Caribbean News from around the Region for August 2009
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Yacht Club News August 09
Caribbean Yacht Club News from Around the Region for August 2009
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Home Away from Home at the ICSA Nationals
Caribbean Collegiate Youth light it up at the ICSA Nationals and make their mark felt
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Island Water World Launches New Website
Island Water World sets a new Standard with their new online store. New Discounts and New Promotions with shipping throughout the Caribbean.
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What do Charter Crew Do on Vacation - Go Sailing of Course
We went for a cruise under sail. Would most people do that today? No way! The sails would remain furled, the engine running along with the generator for air conditioning and videos.
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Ras al-Khaimah UAE Selected as Venue for Americas Cup
The next venue for the America's Cup has been selected. I guess we are headed to the desert of the United Arab Emirates for a sailing showdown of multihulls.
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Trumpy Yachts to Build NEW 125 ft Classic Motor Yacht
Trumpy Yachts are back and they are building big. The first contracted yacht will be a 125' Classic.
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Classic Yacht Partners Formed to Maximize Value of Yacht Ownership
New Classic Yacht Ownership formed to truly produce value for their select clients. Its time to redefine the shared ownership model
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Tommy Paterson - Weeks and Weeks of Sailing in Antigua
Tommy Paterson has always been very hands-on: I interviewed him flat on his back, antifouling the Boston Whaler formerly used to go shark fishing
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April Sinking Leads to New Friendship for Sailing Couples
While cruising to their wedding, a rescue call alters their lives and their friendships forever.
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Antigua and Barbudas 43rd Sports Fishing Tournament
With over 40 boats and fierce competition, the 43rd annual fishing tournament was a resounding success, despite the relative lack of fish
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Opti Kids Train with Open Sea Crossing
Nine Optimist sailors between 11 and 15 years of age challenged themselves to sail in an Optimist of 2 ½ meter from Klein Curacao to Curacao
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Kuna Juan WHO - Paradise Found on the San Blas Islands
Where is the sovereign nation called Kuna Yala? It's a tropical island paradise off the coast of Panama, forever known as the San Blas Islands and the only place an indigenous people survived every attempt by foreign influences to exterminate the
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The Life of a Book Exchange
Ever the lifeblood of a Cruiser's sanity... The local book exchange. Support it - trade in your old books and by all means pick up a copy of All At Sea.
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SLYC Holds 2nd Optimist Championship Sweeney Wins
The young sailors took to the sea in Rodney Bay to demonstrate racing skills learned over the past three terms of training from their coaches Rob Hemming, Chris Lowe and Katie Yeo.
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Cruise the Caribbean this Summer from St Lucia
The Southern Caribbean in the Summer is PERFECT. Little traffic, great weather and empty anchorages to enjoy! Here are some sample itineraries starting from Marigot Bay, St. Lucia.
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Wind Shifts Commandeer 8th North Sails Regatta
Ever-changing winds created a challenge for competitors during the 8th annual North Sails Caribbean One Design Keelboat Championships
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Raul Aguayo Sweeps Laser Championships
Strong winds and waves marked the 20th Edition of the Heineken Premium Light-sponsored Caribbean Laser Championships held in Orient Bay
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Florida Sailor Wins Scotiabank Intl Regatta
Fifteen-year-old sailor Alex Sly delivered his dad one heck of a Father’s Day present: an overall win, plus final standing as top sailor in the 13- to 15-year-old Red Fleet
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Jimmy Loveland - Sports Fishings Mover and Shaker
Jimmy Loveland has a passion for the profession and sport of fishing and it’s something he wants to share—literally—with the world.
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The USVI Open Atlantic Blue Marlin Tourney set for August
Some of the finest sports fishermen in the world mark their calendars each year for the three days before the August full moon and one day after – August 3 to 7, 2009 – when the “Super Bowl of Sports Fishing Tournaments
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USVI Open Atlantic Blue Marlin Tourney Kicks Off with 35 Boats
One the most anticipated Marlin Tournaments of the year kicked off today in St. Thomas, USVI with 35 Boats. A surprising sign of strength challenging the thoughts of a weak economy.
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Revenge Leads after Day 2 at USVI Open Atlantic Blue Marlin Tourney
Father and son, Sam and Jon Jennings, of Juno Beach, Florida, are hands down one of the best billfishing duos in the world aboard their Revenge 58. They certainly proved their prowess on the second day.
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Revenge Continues Day 3 Lead at USVI Open Atlantic Blue Marlin Tourney
Sam Jennings' Revenge continues Day 3 Lead at 37th USVI Atlantic Blue Marlin Tournament on St. Thomas, USVI with 11 releases today.
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Revenge Top Boat at USVI Open Atlantic Blue Marlin Tourney
Revenge awarded top boat and Jennings was awarded top angler at the close of the 37th USVI Open / Atlantic Blue Marlin Tournament on St. Thomas, USVI
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Rare Ocean Estates Available in Staniel Cay Bahamas
Amid the Many Private Island Hideaways of the Exumas, A Few Remaining Beachfront-to-Dockfront Ocean Estate Lots with Remarkable 40-foot Elevations are Attracting Buyers to Staniel Cay
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Sailors Work for Clean Caribbean Seas
Sailors for the Sea is a nonprofit organization based in Boston, Massachusetts that educates and empowers boaters to protect and restore our oceans and coastal waters through our programs and projects, the oldest of which is Clean Regattas
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Sea Hawk Wins Quantum Sails Intl Regatta
They say the IC 24 was conceived as a boat that could be comfortably sailed by families. The crew of Sea Hawk proved that June 13 and 14, sweeping to a 12 point margin of victory
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International Yacht Club Challenge at the BVI Spring Regatta
The Commodore of the Royal British Virgin Islands Yacht Club is inviting other yacht clubs from around the world to send teams to compete in the inaugural International Yacht Club Challenge.
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Disaster in the Gulf 2010
There is no end in sight to the human and ecological damage resulting from the Deep Water Horizon disaster. This is a list of events that we do know, along with a brief but disturbing list of what we do not know.
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NEW Tasty Recipe for Cooking up Lionfish
Approximately 27 percent of mature lionfish will have to be removed monthly for one year to reduce its population growth rate to zero. So we say... Dig in! Lionfish... It's what's for dinner.
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The Dish with Give Your Meals an Extra Spark in 2010
Add that extra spark to your meals! Check out these recipes!
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Taking Meds to Sail the Med
We are now officially in the Mediterranean Sea. We know this because it is crowded, expensive, and the people are as cold as the water.
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In Memoriam
It has been a difficult month for long term VI sailors—we’ve lost some of our best.
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Sailing with Charlie with Emergency!
Sailing lessons with Charlie begin with a safety briefing.
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Leverick Bay Poker Run 2010
The ninth annual Leverick Bay Poker Run started with hundreds of boats racing out of Virgin Gorda's North Sound in pursuit of the best
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The Moorings Fleet Expands with Debut of All-New Moorings 50.5 Monohull
The Moorings adds a new star to the lineup with the innovative, state-of-the-art and spacious 5-cabin/5-head Moorings 50.5 monohull, which debuts at the Annapolis Sailboat Show, October 7-11, 2010.
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Port Louis Marina chosen as Grenada base for The Moorings Charters
From October 2010 Camper & Nicholsons' Port Louis Marina will be the base for The Moorings' luxury charter operation in Grenada.
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A Tale Comes to An End
Jeannie Kuich died on June 9th, 2010 and will be sorely missed.
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Fractional Yacht Ownership in 2010
Taking a cue from the private jet industry, fractional ownership offers an appealing third way to enjoy the regular use of a vessel.
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BVI Jr Sailor Alec Anderson Lights Up Summer with 2 Overall Wins and 2 Top Ten Finishes
Starting off with the Laser Gulf Coast Champs, then Laser Radial North Americans, then Laser Radial Worlds in Largs Scotland, 2 ISAF Grade 3 Match race events in Chicago and CAC in Puerto Rico.
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USVI Jr Sailors Excel at I-420 World Championships
Six junior sailors from the U.S. Virgin Islands traveled to one to three major sailing events in Europe this summer, representing the territory and St. Thomas Yacht Club in the International 420
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Thomas Barrows Named College Sailor of 2010 Year
Barrows and two fellow-St. Thomas sailors, Taylor Canfield, Boston College class of 2011 and Cy Thompson, Roger Williams class of 2011, were named to the 2009/2010 ICSA All-America Sailing Team.
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Pilar Wins 60th Ernest Hemingway Intl Billfish Fishing Tournament
At the end of May, 31 teams representing 17 countries participated in this milestone event fished out of Havana, Cuba.
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USCGC Eagle Makes Splendid Entrance in 2010
The US Coast Guard has continued to employ a sailing school ship, as have the naval and merchant services of many other nations, to train its future officers, called the Eagle.
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Big OH is Top Boat and Garcia is Top Angler in Intl Billfish Shootout 2010
The bite was hot and so was the competition at the International Billfish Shootout. This 16th annual event was held out of its new home in Cap Cana, Dominican Republic.
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Focus II Wins 2nd Regatta Circuit Catalina Santa Domingo 2010
The sailing vessel Focus II took the first place and was named Champion of the Second Regatta Circuit.
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Read Right Returning with 2010 Cruiser Tutors
Working with The Mt. Airy Young Readers Program is a constantly changing group of cruisers organized by one of their own via the VHF Grenada Cruisers Net.
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Spectacular Diving Options Available in Grenada
Featuring some of the Caribbean’s most dramatic and unspoiled underwater scenery, Grenada’s crystal clear coastline offers captivating images year-around to divers of all levels.
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Humanitarian Action at the 11th Trans Caribbean Rally
From March 30 to April 30, cruisers again took part in the Trans-Cariabes. Rally participants this year took two tons of humanitarian necessities to Sister Flora's orphanage.
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August 2010 Docklines from the Errol Flynn Marina and Shipyard Jamaica
Monthly Docklines Newsletter by Dale Westin of Jamaica's Errol Flynn Marina.
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SLYC Round St Lucia Non-Stop Race 21st August 2010
IGY is offering ONE YEAR FREE BERTHING to the overall winner at Rodney Bay Marina. That's one heck of a prize! Follow that up with 80 Bottles of Rum OR a Free Haul-out! More Regattas should have this bag of prizes!
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Getting it Done in Chaguaramas in 2010 with Marine Services
There are more than 100 marine construction, service and retail companies and 1400 employees with unmatched, in-depth technical capacity, able to build, repair, store, equip and provision boats.
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38th USVI Open Atlantic Blue Marlin Tourney Set for August Full Moon
Forty-two-plus boats are revving up to fish the 38th annual USVI Open Atlantic Blue Marlin Tournament’s (ABMT), also known as the ‘Boy Scout Tournament’ for the organization the event benefits.
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Caribbean News August 2010
Caribbean News August 2010
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Yacht Club News August 2010
Yacht Club News August 2010
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Good Decisions Require Good Info from Ammeters
Although the new Blue Seas voltage meters function perfectly and provide accurate real time information on battery condition, they do not monitor amperage so we're going to go ahead and install a new ammeter as well.
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Dr ITs Tech Solution for Mobile Broadband Routers
Dr. IT's Tech Solution for Mobile Broadband Routers
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Artist Tan Gillespie with a Brush Load of Color and Water
Tan Gillespie's paintings give new meaning to the term watercolor. Water and color; spirited sea bumping against bright creatures and boats.
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Floating Doctors 2010 Maiden Voyage
In late April, the 76-foot double-ended sailboat Southern Wind was loaded above and below deck for the first of Floating Doctors' missions to carry help to wherever the water flows and the wind blows.
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New NEX Continuous Line CODE ZERO Furling System
Profurl’s new NEX Continuous Line “Code Zero” furler was completely redesigned. The result is a lightweight, flying sail furling system that advances function, safety and performance to the next generation.
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Guy Harvey and Neal Watson Join Forces with Dive Bimini
Guy Harvey Outpost organization announced today plans to team with renown dive authority Neal Watson to offer "top of class" dive centers at Guy Harvey Outpost resort properties.
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Derecktor Launches CAKEWALK Largest Yacht Ever Built in the United States
August 8th 2010 marked the launch by Derecktor Shipyards of the 85.6 meter (281 ft) motor yacht CAKEWALK, the largest yacht (by volume) ever built in the United States.
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Otra Kosa and Marisa Take Home 2010 Puerto Rico Velacup
The 2010 Puerto Rico VelaCup regatta, held over Memorial Day weekend, was the best and biggest so far.
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Karl James and Team Win One Design Caribbean Keelboat Championship 2010
Former Olympian Karl James's number one Antiguan team turned in a typically masterful show to win the two-day Marlow One Design Caribbean Keelboat Championship June 20 and 21.
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P.R.s Gonzalez Captures 2010 Scotiabank Intl Optimist Regatta
Concentration spelled success for 14-year-old Jorge Gonzalez from San Juan, Puerto Rico, who won the 18th annual Scotiabank International Optimist Regatta.
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Records SMASHED in 2011 TDC Tarpon Thunder Tournament
Tarpon Thunder Tournament saw records smashed as anglers from Barbados, USA, Canada and Trinidad released a record 236 Tarpons over the three (3) days of fishing. The previous record was 166 Tarpons which were released in 2009.
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39th Annual USVI Open Atlantic Blue Marlin Tournament Set for August 10 to 14 2011
Sports fishermen from around the world will soon be on their way to St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands for the 39th annual USVI Open/Atlantic Blue Marlin Tournament.
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Caroline is Top Boat in Dominican Republic Intl Cap Cana Billfish Shootout 2011
Make it two in a row for Florida angler, Gray Ingram, who won the Dominican Republic International Cap Cana Billfish Shootout on his own boat, the Big OH, last year.
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45th Antigua and Barbuda Sport Fishing Tournament Results
Slow and steady won the day for the team aboard the 23-foot Sailfish, Skylark, helmed by Capt. JD Hall and angler, David Farara.
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Ways you can Recognize Paint Deterioration and How to Get a Head Start on Prep Work
Examine some ways you can recognize paint deterioration and how you can get a head start on prep work, whether you do the work yourself or if you ultimately decide to have a qualified yard do the actual painting
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The Dish with The Latest Scoops for Summer
Summer parties are all about celebrating and it is important that we enjoy scoops and dips that are delicious and good for you. I like to use crudites, fresh fruits, pita breads and baked chips.
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Paint Manufacturers - Put the Tributyl-tin containing Antifoulings To Bed
Interlux, says it’s surprised to find companies are still promoting the harmful organotin compound for use in and on American waters. Prompted by such irresponsible activities, the company issues the following update...
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Yacht Club News August 2011
Yacht Club News from Around our Region August 2011
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Somewhere Over the Rainbow
How many times have you marveled at a rainbow as the sun's rays reveal a kaleidoscope of colors in the sky?
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The Myth of Going to Windward
If you are a cruising sailor, I suggest you sit down. I have some shocking news to convey to you. It is not just your boat that doesn't sail to windward - none do ...
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Sailing With Charlie with Bathing Suits
Charlie's job as a charter skipper obviously includes guests donning their swimwear, and for some, exposing themselves in a swimsuit can be a disquieting experience ...
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Antilles School Sailing Team Boasts 2011 Winning Year
High school sailing is a relatively new phenomenon in the Caribbean. Yet, in five short years the Antilles Sailing Team has claimed five national titles.
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Celestial Part I Championing a Dying Art
Celestial demands the navigator head offshore for a few hundred miles and, from the deck of a rolling sailboat, aim a bronze contraption at the sun, without blinding himself, while measuring its angle off the horizon ...
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More Than 100 Boats Rev Their Engines in Poker Run
The poker run recently celebrated its 10th anniversary with 124 participants and more than 200 hands being played.
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Greece Distributor TECHNOCHROM Added to ALEXSEAL® Global Network
Mankiewicz Gebr. & Co. and ALEXSEAL® Yacht Coatings announce the addition of Greece's TECHNOCHROM to their global network of highly qualified service and product distributors.
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Tsunami a 28ft Anguillan Racing Boat Launched
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Flagship Charter Yacht Services Welcome Three New Charter Yachts to its Expanding Fleet
The staff at Flagship Charter Yacht Services continue to grow their fleet of charter yachts home based in the United States Virgin Islands in preparation for the upcoming season.
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Get Set for Discover The Caribbean a Sailing Festival in Nov 2011
Get ready for Discover the Caribbean, A Sailing Festival which will take place in November 2011 at PYFC.
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Marine Travelift Announces Promotion of Erich Pfeifer to President and COO
Marine Travelift has announced the promotion of Erich Pfeifer to President and Chief Operating Officer beginning August 10, 2011.
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Newcastle Shipyards Announces the Launch of 180ft Harbour Island
Newcastle Shipyards, LLC (Newcastle) is proud to announce the successful launch on 11 August 2011 of its largest build-to-date, M/Y Harbour Island. Under the glow of a full moon, Harbour Island entered the water to the roar of cheers.
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Sydelle Gifford Named First Female Boat Captain in Jamaica
Island Routes Caribbean Adventure Tours is proud to announce that Sydelle Gifford has been named its newest boat captain and the first female captain in Jamaica.
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French Domination at Rolex Fastnet Race
A shut-down of the wind and a foul tide just short of the finish line made for a challenging few hours for the Royal Ocean Racing Club race team as an armada of Rolex Fastnet Race competitors descended on the finish line.
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Final Race Wrap Up of Rolex Fastnet Race
Records tumbled in the 2011 Rolex Fastnet Race, this year's event living up to its reputation as the most gruelling and tactically challenging of the classic offshore races.
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A Dogs Eye View of Dockwise Yacht Transport in Action
I am Marina, a six-year-old Golden Retriever, and I consider the Atlantic Ocean my backyard and Dockwise Yacht Transport (DYT) the most appropriate vehicle for making outings at sea aboard our Delta-70 motoryacht OASIS.
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Announcing the 4th Annual Perfect Setting Tabletop Challenge 2011
This competition was created with the stewardesses/stewards in mind, to challenge them to complete a perfect tablesetting onboard their yacht. NOTE: Limited to the 20 Yachts so ENTER NOW!!
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Meesemaecker Steals Show in 22nd Caribbean Laser Championships
Chic St. Barths may be better known for attracting the rich and the beautiful but the tiny speck of an island has a capacity to produce gifted sailors too.
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Antigua Youth Win Caribbean Dinghy Championship
Antigua Youth led the pack closely followed by Trinidad and St Maarten. Caribbean Youth are certainly bringing a high level of talent to all Regattas... Watch out World!
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Dellagnelo Crowned Sunfish World Champion 2011
Twenty-four sailors took part in the second Sunfish Youth Worlds, while 72 sailors competed in the 41st Sunfish Open Worlds, which took place in Curaçao from June 8th - 19th.
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Double the Fun at Casa de Campo Race Week 2012
Superb sailing, free regatta dockage and travel reimbursement for the first ten international boats to register make the new Casa de Campo Race Week 2012 an event not to be missed.
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News from Errol Flynn Marina in Jamaica July 2011
News from Errol Flynn Marina Jamaica
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News from Errol Flynn Marina in Jamaica August 2011
More News from Errol Flynn Marina in August 2011
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Book Now for 50 Percent Discount at Club Nautico de San Juan Intl Regatta
Hot competition. Warm steady breezes. A cool 50 percent discount for the first 50 boats to register by September 30, 2011. The 11th Club Nautico de San Juan’s International Regatta (CNSJIR), set for February 3 to 5, 2012.
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Picton Castle Completes 5th Circumnavigation of Globe
June 2011 saw the completion of Moreland's fifth circumnavigation of the globe, which began in 2010. The voyage lasted 14-months and charted 30,000 nautical miles, visiting 31 ports in 23 countries.
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Destination Les Canaries
Arriving in Les Canaries during the mid afternoon, I did not know what to expect from the somewhat isolated coastal town of just over 1,000 inhabitants, three miles north of Soufriere, St. Lucia.
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Magnificent Mirabella V in Sint Maarten
This past cruising season, the island of St. Maarten/St. Martin was graced with the presence of Mirabella V, the largest single-masted yacht and the fourth largest private sailing yacht in the world.
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New Catalina 385 Attracts Award-Winning Elements of Previous Models
The 385 is the latest in the new line of Catalinas that began with the award-winning 445 introduced in April of 2009, successfully followed by the 355, Cruising World’s Domestic Boat of the Year in 2011.
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Balancing Act for High Powered Competitors at US SAILINGs Rolex International Womens Keelboat Championship
With less than a week until the start many of the women competing aboard the 36 teams – which represent 16 U.S. states and three foreign countries are packing their pantries with non-perishable groceries
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Impact Value of Yachting in the Caribbean to Take Center Stage
For more than 60 years the value of yachting to the Caribbean's tourism industry has been unrecognised and unappreciated despite the yachting impact study in the ECLAC Report of 2002 but all that is set to change.
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Calling ALL Marine Businesses - The Caribbean Marine Association Revamped
The CMA is the regional association representing the voice of the national marine trade associations throughout the Caribbean. At present, there are eight national member associations in the CMA.
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The Joys of Junk
The sail has some rips in it and other cruisers on fancier yachts are looking a little smug until they notice that the selfsame junk-rigged boat is deftly maneuvering through a crowded anchorage under full sail.
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Marina Port Vell Joins Griffin Yacht Club at Monaco 2011
Griffin is hosting superyacht Captains and Crew in an exclusive lounge environment directly outside the Monaco Yacht Show in the famed restaurant Le Saint Benoit five floors above the harbour.
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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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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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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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Profile of Anguilla Boat Builder Devon Beggar Daniels
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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Dode and Moreau Win 2009 Dart 18 World Title with One Race To Spare
Pols brothers win Aruba Heineken Catamaran Regatta 2009 Aruba, November 26 2009
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Cubas Boating Ambassador Jose Miguel Diaz Escrich
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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December Docklines Newsletter from Errol Flynn Marina Port Antonio Jamaica
December Newsletter from Errol Flynn Marina at Port Antonio Jamaica
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Tis the Season
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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Keep It Reel Wins Guy Gal Reel Challenge
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
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
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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Angler De Freitas Headed to IGFA Inshore Worlds
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
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
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
Anglers from across the Caribbean joined October 9 to 11 for a great first edition of the Leverick Bay Witch Hunt Fishing Tournament.
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5th Soualiga Challenge with Kayaks at Sea
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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Battered Grounded Swan 82 Repaired and Restored on 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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Rudy Dovale the Godfather of Curacaos Tourism Industry
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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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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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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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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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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A Nautical Christmas Around the Capstans
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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Woodstocks Andrew Robinson and His ER for Boats
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
The 43rd Antigua Sailing Week promises to be one of the best yet with a new, tweaked format
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Destination Grenada - The Spice Isle Has It All
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
After the successful first year, the South Grenada Regatta 2010 set its dates in February. Come join the fun!
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ARC Crew evacuated from yacht Pelican after rig failure
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
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
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
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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Round St Maarten By Optimist
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
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
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
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
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
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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Sub Station Curacao 2010
Last July Adriaan 'Dutch' Schrier watched the arrival of a new two million dollar, five-man submarine named Substation Curaçao. For Adriaan, creator of the Curaçao Sea Aquarium, it was a dream come true.
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One Good Tern Deserves Another
We consider it a good omen to be greeted by terns as we enter a new anchorage, so we are delighted to see a small group of Bridled Terns circling above our boat Arctic Tern as we pull into Cayo de Agua in Los Roques, Venezuela.
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The Dish with 2010 Merry Christmas to All
Christmas Meals for all
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Caribbean News December 2010
Caribbean News from around the region for December 2010
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Yacht Club News December 2010
Yacht Club News from around the region for December 2010
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How to Cope with the Rope
You want to replace the rope in the rub-rail around your yacht or dinghy... Five minutes into the job and you have hit your thumb with the hammer, chipped the paint on your gleaming topsides, and the once pristine nylon rope is now squashed.
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The Women Who Make the Sint Maarten Heineken Regatta 2011 Happen
Thirty years ago it was possible to plan the Sint Maarten Heineken Regatta on the back of a beer mat. Today, to run a successful regatta requires a team of dedicated professionals working year round.
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Secrets of Samana in the Dominican Republic
A wait for favourable weather in Samana on the east coast of the Dominican Republic gave us a chance to explore hidden parts of this beautiful island.
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The Ironic Moronic Truth of Fat Money
I never thought I could generate (even) this much income. But, evidently, lots of folks are willing to pay me good money to stay away.
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Sailing with Charlie with Provisioning
Life today is full of challenges and yacht provisioning is no exception. Just going to the grocery store keeps you on your toes.
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Ignore Rigging at Your Own Peril
Many boat owners ignore the rigging issue, taking the startling attitude that if it's held up for 30 years it's probably just fine...
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Silva Clinches First Leg of 2010 Caribbean Surfski Tour
Twenty-two aficionados of these exhilaratingly-fast projectiles called Surfskis lined up on the start line in St. Barths in October for the 6th Soualiga Challenge - a 25K sprint from Gustavia to Oyster Pond, St. Maarten.
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This Cruising Life is Not Just Cricket
Wracking our brains, we came up with the idea to have a cricket match. Thus was born the Calabash Cup.
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Diana Wins 47th Port Antonio Intl Marlin Tournament
The blue marlin bite was hot off Port Antonio, Jamaica, in mid-October when the team of anglers aboard Diana, a 52 Hatteras owned by Richard Stewart, set a record.
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Two Fer Sure Wins Guy and Gal Reel Challenge 2010
Perseverance paid off for Tom Sedgwick and his anglers aboard the 29-foot Topaz, Two Fer Sure.
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Whopper 560 lb Swordfish Caught off St Croix
The catch of a 560-pound swordfish less than a mile north of Christiansted, St. Croix, has put the territory on the map as a potentially great recreational fishery for this species too.
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Addressing the Problem of Jet Skis in Tobago
Tobago-based marine services operator Store Bay Marine Services (SBMS) is working with the Association of Tobago Dive Operators (ATDO) to address the problem of jet skies cruising around the anchorage at Store Bay.
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Sailing into the 2011 New Year
The last nautical event of the season in Saint Barth is the annual New Year's Eve Regatta, which sets sail on the morning of December 31, as a kick-off to the island's holiday festivities.
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Antigua Goods and Services to be FREE of ALL Taxes and Duties to Yachts in Transit
Antigua made a massive move to further expand their dominance of the Yacht Industry in the Caribbean today by offering that all goods and services for genuine yachts in transit will be free of all taxes and duties.
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A Growing 2010 Trend of Ladies in Racing
Lately more and more women are sailing either by themselves, as part of an all-female crew or as captains of their own family sailboats ... It is awesome!
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Depth Sounding the Hard Way
Our boat has a 3.5m draft. Only after very memorable and embarrassing situations while navigating the Caribbean's anchorages, lagoons and harbor entrances did we gain a true understanding that 3.5 meters is just a blade of seaweed shy of 11.5 feet.
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Nautical Holiday Happenings Around the Caribbean in 2010
There's no better place to celebrate the holidays than in the Caribbean!
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Antigua Charter Yacht Show 2010 Preview
There will be an impressive line-up of yachts at the 49th annual Antigua Charter Yacht Show, set for December 6 to 11, 2010.
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The Ancient Art of Scrimshaw
Scrimshaw, the art of etching bone and ivory, is alive today because of a handful of artisans who cling to the old fashioned medium for all the right reasons.
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Dark Star and Nemesis Dominate Bob Fisher Cup 2010
Over the weekend of October 8 more than 20 sailboats gathered for the 2010 Bob Fisher Cup held at Isleta Marina off the coast of Fajardo in eastern Puerto Rico.
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Grasshopper and Mentor Compete at Aguilar Match Race 2010
The Carlos Aguilar Match Race not only showcases the US Virgin Islands as a terrific sailing venue, it coincidentally has put two generations of local sailors in the limelight.
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Sailors in the News 2010 Austin Callwood
A young Austin Callwood once swam where to-day cruise ships dock in St. Thomas' Charlotte Amalie Harbor and wished he could be a conservation officer, protecting the Virgin Islands marine environment and the creatures that swam in it when he grew up.
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Gordon and Pope Win Trophy at Sailability Regatta 2010
Two young British Virgin Islands' sailors made trophy-winning waves this year at the Royal Yachting Association's annual 'Sailability Multiclass Regatta' on Rutland Water, in central England.
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Lindberg Barkow and Canfield Lead After Second Day at 4th Annual Carlos Aguilar Match Race
Seaplanes, ferries, day sail boats and even a replica of the HMS Bounty filmed in the 1962 version of ‘Mutiny on the Bounty’, didn’t daunt the 13 teams competing in the 4th Carlos Aguilar Match Race
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Les Voiles de Saint-Barth is The Place To Be in April
Les Voiles de Saint-Barth, scheduled from 2nd to 7th April 2012, engaging with the same goal in mind: offer sailors from around the yachting world maximum enjoyment out on the water and ashore.
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Competition Kicks Off in 4th Annual Carlos Aguilar Match Race
Eight to 10 knot winds, sunny skies and temperatures in the mid-80s provided ideal training conditions for the fourteen international teams that took to the waterways of Charlotte Amalie Harbor.
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Sea Hawk Paints to be Official Sponsor of 2012 Heineken Regatta
Sea Hawk Paints, a division of New Nautical Coatings, Inc. of Clearwater, Florida, is pleased to announce its participation as an official sponsor of the 32nd Heineken Regatta
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Argo Gold Cup and RenaissanceRe Juniors Regatta has a Split Personality
Bermuda is the perfect spot for a regatta especially one with a duel personality. Caribbean flair, but not the Caribbean; middle of the ocean.
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Interline Regatta is Making Waves in its 30th Year
If the Interline Regatta party scene was given a movie rating it would be rated
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Party with a Mermaid and Raise Money for ABSAR
Build Your Own Boat and Save a Mermaid (or Merman). Help raise funds for ABSAR - Antigua and Barbuda Search and Rescue
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CMD Marine ReCon Engines more popular than ever
You can safely say the secret’s out: CMD ReCon isn’t just the leader of the remanufactured/rebuild market, it helps make CMD one of the world’s best-selling brands of marine diesels
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The Caribbean Marine Association CMA Continues Strategic Growth in the Region
There is no doubt that the revitalisation of the CMA is essential to the increasing recognition of yachting to the Caribbean's tourism industry.
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New in Guadeloupe The Snorkeling Park of Ilet Gosier Opens for Caribbean Yachting Season
This spot is one of the favourite anchorages in Guadeloupe amongst sailors. A tiny island just off the cost on the south shore with a light house, coconut trees, scattered iguanas getting a tan, a reef with gentle breaking waves to protect the anchor
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Seasons in the Sun
Apart from the occasional hurricane to remind us that the Caribbean does have a season, weather in the islands is pretty much the same year round.
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Caribbean News from December 2011
Caribbean News and Views from Around the Region from December 2011
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Dem Backtime St John Dazes Aint So Old Me Son
In the late 1970s I sailed away from America—in search of my future. I wasn’t merely in search of myself, but of my people as well.
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Daddys Dream WINS Port Antonio International Marlin Tournament
Overall, 17 blue marlin were tagged and released. In addition, three sailfish, 18 mahi mahi (heaviest 23-pounds) three Yellowfin Tuna (heaviest 40lb) and 16 wahoo (heaviest 30lb) completed the catch.
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Victory for Pazit II at Francis Nunes Jr Memorial Fishing Tournament
Pazit II’s four person team to reel in a total of seven wahoo or 183¼lb of fish earning them Champion Boat
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Sheppard Boats 610 pound Blue Marlin at St Lucia International Billfish Tournament
A total of 117 anglers from Antigua, Trinidad/Tobago, Barbados, Guadeloupe, the U.S., U.K. and St. Lucia fished aboard 24 boats in this 21st annual event
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Yachtsmen and Whats Left Behind
History tells us that seafarers from far-off shores have always left their mark on the lands they visit and the islands of the Caribbean are no exception.
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Hippocampus - the Magical Caribbean Seahorse
Seahorses, with the head of a horse, a pouch like a kangaroo, a tail like a monkey and males that give birth, have long captured the imagination of people.
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Saint Maarten Sailing School is Bringing Youngsters into Marine Industry
When Bob Dillon sang
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Cockpit Renovations looks at Pedestal Painting
Most modern steering pedestals are made from aluminum and usually are powder coated in the factory. This deteriorates over time.
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Rum Punch
But rum punch is often used in a more subtle way, as a pacifier, a soother for guests who have experienced the not uncommon frustrating experiences of Caribbean island life.
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Boat Riding Santa Claus Spreads Cheer in the BVI
You might not expect to see a red-suited, grey-bearded, bell-ringing Santa when you’re sitting in sunny 80 degree weather on the beach or at anchor in the Caribbean.
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Marine Vocational Training in the USVI taking Youth to the Next Level
Built out of a desire to create additional learning programs that would provide career opportunities in the Virgin Islands’ marine industry
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Victory for Puerto Ricos Rios and Texidor at 2011 Snipe North American Championships
The two young Puerto Rican sailors bested the 38-boat fleet representing seven nations by a seven-point lead over second and third place finishers.
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Offshore Power Racing Returns to Puerto Rico
The sport of offshore powerboat racing has made a dynamic comeback on the island of Puerto Rico with thousands of spectators!
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Where are the Big Holiday Parties Around the Caribbean
There might not be snow and sleigh rides but there are plenty of holiday festivities for cruisers to enjoy throughout the Caribbean.
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Celestial Navigation Part IV - Publication 249 and The Universal Plotting Sheet
Celestial is coastal navigation on a galactic scale; the sextant essentially an advanced hand-bearing compass.
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The Dish - Christmas is the Sweetest Season of the Year
To satisfy your sweet tooth check out the dessert recipes we have for you below
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Aruba is Quickly Building UP with New Yards and Marinas
Aruba’s marine expansion carries on apace thanks to Varadero Marina who recently hauled its first boat using a hydraulic Roodberg slipway trailer.
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Franck Fifils Savours Third Victory at Soualiga Challenge
Paddling conditions were excellent and most competitors found themselves able to pull onto the inviting swells for the 25K open-ocean paddle from the port of Gustavia
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Help is but a Click Away with Desperate Sailors
At some point while cruising, things go wrong. In an unfamiliar anchorage, where do you start looking for someone to fix your problem?
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