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February_2007 55 pages
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February_2008 38 pages
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February_2009 38 pages
Rigging the Facts on Freudian Sloops
You might have noticed that different sailboats have different rigs. We’ve been arguing about which rig configuration is best.
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Sailing with Charlie - Pirates
The pirates of the world are those inhabiting first world industrialized countries while fun loving adventurers in the Caribbean have been taken for
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Caribbean Cooking: Valentine's Day 2009
In ancient Roman times Emperor Claudius II believed that soldiers should remain bachelors, so they would be able to concentrate on fighting, but a pri
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There For You - The Royal Anguilla Marine Unit
What does an Anguillian Marine Unit policeman actually do during his day job
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Sr. Paddler Fifils Wins Anguilla Channel Run Again
The last race of the year on December 14 was a big improvement on last year' dead calm conditions for the 18.5 km surfski race from French Cul de Sac
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Destination Jamaica
Welcome to Jamaica, welcome to paradise. This was the greeting we received as we made our way to the harbour of Port Antonio, Jamaica.
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Ho Ho Ho and the Rum will Flow at 2009 St. Croix International
Rum great sailing and more rum will characterize the February 21 -22 St. Croix International Regatta at the St. Croix Yacht Club
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Osprey First Across the Line in Coral Bay Thanksgiving Regatta
When the first horn sounded at the Nov. 28 and 29 Coral Bay Thanksgiving Regatta, Osprey was first across the finish line
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Lagasse Classic Transat: Dournenez-Agadir-Saint Barth
Twenty-eight classic sailboats set out from the port of Dournenez in Brittany, France on August 17, 2008. Destination: Agadir, Morocco
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Boulogne and Kervyn Win 2008 Saint Barth Cata Cup
The 2008 edition of the Saint Barth Cata Cup took place on the weekend of November 21-23 on the bay of Saint Jean. This two-handed race for sport catamarans was launched in 1992 by several sailing fans
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Not So Simple Sponges
What is 600,000,000 years old, has no nervous system, no body organs, no digestive system, no circulatory system, and lacks the ability to move about
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Curacao Marine Celebrates 10 Years
The Curaçao Marine boat yard and repair wharf celebrated its 10 years of existence on November 28th last year.
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Young Sailors at the Top in Curacao Sail-In
The annual Curacao Sail-In for open sailing boats on Spanish Waters is an overtaking race, handicapped by the start time
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Water Tales - The World's Largest Rodent
Phoberomy Pattersoni, a giant rodent that roamed the waters of Venezuela some eight million years ago
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Spring Sports Fishing Tournament Preview
Billfish and gamefish tournaments abound throughout the Caribbean all year long. Here’s a sampling of what’s coming up from now through June.
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Yacht Club News - Feb 09
February 2009 edition of the Yacht Club News from around the Caribbean
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Caribbean News - Feb 09
February 2009 Caribbean News from around the Region
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Painting Perfection
The rumor going around the waterfront is that painting the topsides of a boat is expensive. If you do the work yourself, the cost will be far lower.
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Staysails
Modern sloops have a furling headsail and a mainsail, staysails are far from untypical. Here are some pointers on the benefits of staysail use on a cruising rig.
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Food Drink and Music - Coordinating the Regatta Village
Sailors from around the world come to Caribbean regattas for the superb sailing conditions, keen competition and top rate event management. They, alo
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Home Schooling on the High Seas
Cruising kids get a chance to experience many different cultures, customs and circumstances. However, what about a formal education?
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The Northbound Alternative
We boldly embraced the challenge of sailing the Thorny Path, all the while playing the weather window game and racing against the hurricane season sou
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An Unauthorized Memoire of Augie Hollen
What follows is an unauthorized memoire of Augie Hollen—unauthorized because, while not exactly shy and retiring Augie shuns publicity; perhaps beca
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Lucky Dog - How to Make a Yacht Refit into a Home
I couldn’t believe that two people could turn a 1980 80’ Paasch raised pilothouse motor yacht into such a comfortable home
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Cruising Tales: Down Time Between Charters
Your charter is over and now you have a long break before the next one. What to do? Watch that porn movie?
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Jol Byerley's Feb 09 Letter from Antigua
Ever since Nelson’s old naval dockyard became a haven for yachts and yachtsmen, we have not really known what to do with any medical emergencies tha
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A Golden Gallery
The road to Antigua’s Fig Tree Studio and Art Gallery is definitely not the beaten path.
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Camper and Nicholsons Port Louis Marina Seeks Blue Flag Certification
Camper & Nicholsons is in the process of obtaining
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New Activities for Grenada Round-the-Island Race
The Grenada South Coast Yacht Club has announced the weekend line-up for 2009’s Round-the-Island Race
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Rodney Bay Marina Reopens - St. Lucia Support Lauded by IGY
Farkas said IGY had been working to create a global network and chosen to make the Caribbean its first home.
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DreamCatcherKM Takes Line Honors as ARC 2008 Wraps Up
Representing 21 nations and 25 nationalities, 220 yachts with1100 crew members, including 34 children, took part in the 2008 Atlantic Rally for Cruise
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Ferron Represents Caribbean at World Yacht Racing Forum
Robbie Ferron participated in the World Yacht Racing Forum which took place in December at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco
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Heineken St. Maarten Raises Funds to Support Nature Organizations
Nature Foundation St. Maarten and the St. Martin Réserve Naturelle were delighted to each receive a much needed donation from Heineken St. Maarten
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Tulloch and Canfield Win 1st Annual Carlos Aguilar Match Race Championship
The Caribbean’s finest sailors and the world’s best match racers squared off in St. Thomas’ Charlotte Amalie Harbor in early December
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Reduced Fees and Free Berthing for IRC Yachts at Intl Rolex Regatta
The 2009 International Rolex Regatta hosted by the St. Thomas Yacht Club is lowering entry fees by 25% and offering IRC boats free dockage at two isla
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Elusion Takes Top Honors as 19th Caribbean 1500 Greets Tortola
A Hallberg-Rassy 49, Elusion, owned by Kirt and Gayle Schuldt from Virginia Beach VA, took Overall Handicap Honors in the 19th Annual Caribbean 1500 R
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Around Tortola - The Pirate Would have been Proud
The legendary Peg Leg would have been proud as a pirate craft scored the main silverware in November 22nd’s Peg Leg's Round Tortola Race
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2008 Quantum IC24 Intl at Royal BVI Yacht Club
Fraito Lugo and Jose Santiago sweep all the BVI teams aside at November 29 & 30’s RBVIYC 2008 Quantum International.
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February_2010 48 pages
Caribbean Cooking to Reach the Heart Via the Stomach
Pave your way to your lover’s heart via the stomach. Enjoy a romantic Valentine’s Day evening with an intimate affair—music, flowers, wine and chocolate,
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Why Do People Live on Land
While the exact numbers are difficult to come by—often the victims are ashamed to publicly acknowledge their hard circumstance—many people live ashore.
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Sailing With Charlie - Rules
Over the years, Charlie has discovered that a large part of a maritime career involves rules.
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On Board Watermakers Part 2
Examines the technical aspects of producing water onboard, unit choices and power consumption.
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Dode and Moreau Win 2009 Aruba Heineken Catamaran Regatta
On Thursday November 26 in Aruba, Emmanuel Dodé and Fred Moreau from France won the 2009 Dart 18 World Title with one race to spare, with seven bullets and two seconds
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Thelier and Pioche Win Zoo Regatta November 2009
The Zoo Regatta 2009 was held on 21 and November 22, 2009, with two days of intense racing at a new site, the beach of La Creole Beach Hotel Spa in Gosier
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February Docklines from the Errol Flynn Marina Port Antonio
The February newsletter from Dale Westin at the Errol Flynn Marina in Port Antonio, Jamaica
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Martinique is Making Customs and Immigration Easier
Martinique is making Customs and Immigration easier to draw more yachts into their waters. Douglas RAPIER from Douglas' Yacht Services provided a quick breakdown on some of the changes.
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Good Livin of St Maarten Wins St Kitts Sport Fishing Tournament 2009
The one-day St. Kitts Sports Fishing Tournament held on St. Kitts November 29 out of the Reggae Beach Bar attracted 16 boats and 69 anglers this year
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Competition and Compassion in St Croix Hospice Regatta on Feb 20 to 21 2010
gatta season in the northeastern Caribbean is coming soon. The St. Croix Yacht Club Hospice Regatta starts things off on February 19th, with an Opti Clinic for the youngsters
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Kiteboards 420s and Yoga Latest Regatta Additions
New additions to the Annual St. Croix Hospice Regatta including Kiteboards, 420s and YOGA!
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2010 St Croix Yacht Club Hospice Regatta Wraps Up in Style
Two very different days of weather, two rainbows, five dolphins and 66 entries on the starting line made for a good venue to raise funds and awareness for hospice on St. Croix
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Velasquez Takes First in 5th Annual Golden Rock Regatta
At a ceremony at Fort Oranje, St. Eustatius, Sir Robert (Bobby) Velasquez, representing the St. Maarten Yacht Club, received the Governor’s Trophy
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Eclectic Fleet in 29th Annual Coral Bay Thanksgiving Regatta
Thirty-five vessels—everything from an 18-foot Bequia-built double-ender to 110-foot-three-masted schooner, set sail in the 29th Annual Coral Bay Yacht Club Thanksgiving Regatta,
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Profile on Max Nickbarg Plans Next Chapter of Life
St. Johnian sailor Max Nickbarg won the Cressy Trophy in October, which means he is the best high school full rig laser sailor in the United States
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Favorite Hikes for Cruisers in Trinidad
One of the joys of sailing in the Caribbean is dropping anchor and exploring the island. I love to get off the boat and explore the natural world.
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Caribbean News February 2010
Caribbean News from around the region for February 2010
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Yacht Club News February 2010
Yacht Club News from around the Caribbean for February 2010
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Personal Satellite Based Message and Location System
Dear Dr. IT, I recently scared the day lights out of my wife when we returned nearly five hours late from a fishing trip. Personal, Satellite-based message and location system by means of SPOT is the answer.
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Congo Cay
Back in the seventies, we lived at Lovango Cay, the largest off the Cays that form the northern border of Pillsbury Sound, St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands.It was a hardscrabble life in some ways. No matter, it was our brave new world—and the best of
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Go With the Flow for Great Charter Memories
The adage about best laid plans is one to remember as you launch into that long-awaited Caribbean charter. I’ve noticed that how you handle the bumps in your bliss-seeking holiday determines the outcome of the adventure—and the memories you take
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Spotlight on the Sunsail 384 Charter
The opportunity to charter a Sunsail 384 catamaran for a week at the beginning of the Caribbean sailing season presented itself this fall.
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Careful What You Wear at Night on Charter
Why is it that the worst squalls seem to come at night when you’re on charter?
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ATLs New FueLocker Range Extension Fuel Bladders
Concerned that your boat’s fuel capacity will hamper your plans? Worry no more. ATL Inc. introduced “FueLocker”™ collapsible, on-deck fuel bladder tanks.
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2nd Year of RORC Caribbean 600 Begins February 22 2010
The RORC Caribbean 600, which takes in 14 islands along a 605 mile route, returns this year for a second outing.
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43rd Edition of Antigua Sailing Week April 24 to 30 2010
Despite the current financial challenges, the 43rd edition of Antigua Sailing Week promises to be one of the best yet.
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48th Annual Antigua Charter Yacht Show with Superyacht Elegance
The highly successful 48th Annual Antigua Charter show held in early December at the marinas of English Harbour and Falmouth, “the BEST Antigua Show yet
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Global racers and Olympians spice up Antigua Sailing Week
There’ll be no shortage of superstars on the racecourse at the 43rd edition of Antigua Sailing Week (24-30 April 2010).
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Heating up in Antigua
Organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club in association with the Antigua Yacht Club, the RORC Caribbean 600 starts on Monday 22nd February 2010.
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First Night at Sea for RORC Caribbean 600
As the sunsets over the Caribbean, the competitors in the RORC Caribbean 600 are preparing for their first night at sea.
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Start of the Caribbean 600
Clear blue skies and crystal clear oceans typify the Caribbean and the competitors in the RORC Caribbean 600 were treated to some superb champagne sailing conditions
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Whales and Wind Shadows During the Caribbean 600
As dawn broke on the second day of the RORC Caribbean 600, ORMA 60 Region Guadeloupe had just rounded St.Maarten, the most northerly part of the course.
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Glimcher catapults to the front of 2010 Caribbean 600
“It’s freezing cold back home in Massachusetts right now and I am wondering why my sailing buddies at home aren’t doing this race?
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Challenge Record in 8th Grenada Round the Island Race on March 12 to 14 2010
At the 2009 Grenada Round-the-Island Race (GRIR), the trimaran Horizon Region Guadeloupe shattered the race course record, slashing more than an hour off the previous record
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Shorter Course and Third Race Added in 2nd South Grenada Regatta
The yachting community brings in a lot of revenue to Grenada and is an active and thriving industry. Le Phare Bleu Marina & Boutique Hotel wanted to celebrate this community
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New Name and Location for Puerto Rico Heineken International Regatta 2010
Puerto Rico’s five year-old regatta formerly known as the Culebra Heineken will move to Palmas del Mar for 2010 and become the Puerto Rico Heineken International Regatta
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Boater Friendly Nautical Legislation to Benefit Businesses and Cruisers
Over ten legislative bills were introduced and approved by the Puerto Rico Legislative Assembly recently and were expected to be signed into law by Governor Luis G. Fortuño
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ALERT New Nautical Guidelines for Puerto Rico Bring Tax Relief
New Nautical Tourism Act in Puerto Rico is big news as their tax situation is becoming much more friendly to marine businesses and nautical tourism.
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Caribbean Sailors Attend Singapore 2010 Friendship Camp
Two Caribbean sailors traveled to Singapore in December to attend the first Singapore 2010 Friendship Camp, the British Virgin Islands’ DonTae Hodge and U.S. Virgin Islands’ Nikki Barnes.
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Twenty Boats Enter La Course de lAlliance in Nov 2009
It is only natural that St. Martin, also known as “the friendly island,” would be host to a regatta named La Course de l’Alliance
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30th Edition of St Maarten Heineken Regatta March 4 to 7 2010
Owners and participants have been filling in their entry forms and so far the numbers look positive for the next St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
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Gill Commodores Cup is Essential Warm up Heineken Regatta
Gill Commodore's Cup is a great way to work in the Crew so that they are ready for the Main Event - the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
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Island Water Worlds Last Online Game Winner Drawn
The third and last winner of Island Water World’s Online Game prize of a dinghy-outboard combo, worth US $ 3200, is airline pilot Hervé "RV" Nizard
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SXM Heineken Regatta Enters 2nd Year as a Clean Regatta
After 30 years of “Serious Fun” the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta still holds great aspiration towards the future, both short- and long-term
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Second Annual Carlos Aguilar Match Race on St Thomas
Ask anyone who participated in the Second Annual Carlos Aguilar Match Race (CAMR) the first week of December if they had fun, and you will get a unanimous “yes.”
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Catching the Match Racing Bug in Carlos Aguilar Race
The Carlos Aguilar Match Race in December was the second match race regatta I had ever done.
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37th International Rolex Regatta Set for March 25 to 28 2010
Regatta Directors John Sweeney and Bill Canfield issued a Notice of Race last October for the 2010 International Rolex Regatta and made an irresistible invitation
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Triple Jack Takes Victory in Peg Legs Round Tortola Race 2009
After numerous line honours in the Round Tortola Race since her arrival in the BVI in 1997, Triple Jack managed to claim overall victory on the fortieth anniversary
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February_2011 34 pages
A Niddle of Noddies
We were exploring Cayo de Agua in Los Roques, the out islands of Venezuela, poking around the mangroves when we were startled by a guttural growl from a dark sea bird sitting on a stick nest.
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The Dish with Go Team
This is the day that the TV is the 'center of attention'. Set your food out as a buffet; include snacks, nuts, and fresh vegetables with dips. This is the perfect day to invite friends and family to cheer on their favorite team.
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Young Circumnavigators and Reluctant Russians on Film
Editor's Log for February 2011
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Caribbean News February 2011
Caribbean News from around the region for February 2011
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15 Year Old Laura Dekker Crosses Atlantic
Much has been written about the rights and wrongs of allowing youngsters to set out on solo long-distance voyages. I have been critical of such voyages in the past, so how would I get along with Laura Dekker?
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Destination Cartagena
Steeped in history, Cartagena, a vivacious metropolis, has shed its turbulent past and is fast becoming the jewel of the Caribbean.
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Notice to Mariners that The World is Overpriced
Here's the bottom line: the 'administration costs' of world cruising are getting so expensive that, soon, only rich people will be able to afford it.
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Sailing with Charlie with Upholstery
More and bigger mega yachts are appearing daily and the level of luxury on board each appears to be so overwhelming it borders on the ridiculous.
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Seeking Exciting and Unpredictable Challenges Offshore
The crew of Callisto, learned about their boat and about themselves, and came to understand that ocean sailing remains a highly personal endeavor, a daunting challenge and, one that can be incredibly rewarding.
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Chefs Compete at Antigua Charter Yacht Extravaganza 2010
Tasked with creating a taster menu of small plates of Caribbean cuisine using local sustainable ingredients, the chefs demonstrated their expertise by choosing creative menus.
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St Lucia Welcomes the 25th ARC
Increased local participation showed that St. Lucia recognizes the value the ARC brings to the island and participants were delighted to help celebrate its 25th birthday.
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Mojo Magic from Carriacou to the World
Breezy clothing adorned with a child's view of scampering geckos, jovial sea creatures or careening island buses are trademark images of this small company based in Carriacou called Fidel Productions.
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Surprising Conclusion to Curacao 2010 End of Year Race
Curaçao's End of the Year Race, held on the last non-holiday Sunday in December, proved a great success. The race once again ranked as the most sociable and enjoyable sailing event of the year.
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Clash between giants Leopard 3 and Rambler 100 Set for Les Voiles de St Barth 2011
The impending top-level battle between the two Super Maxis Leopard 3 and Rambler 100 is sure to turn some heads and bring an extremely high standard of racing to this major Caribbean yachting event.
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Sailors in the News 2011 Tony Sanpere
Tony Sanpere is one of the most winning skippers in the Caribbean. He's also one of those increasingly rare breed of sailors who brings to the start line a trio of talents.
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Many Winners at 30th Annual Coral Bay Thanksgiving Regatta
Sailboat racing is the perennial way to burn off Thanksgiving dinner calories in Coral Bay, St. John.
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Becky Bauer Asks Why Be a Certified Diver
Here are a few experiences from my scuba instructing career. Ask yourself,
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I Love My Kindle
I resisted the Kindle until I had read the first Stieg Larsson book in paperback and was offered the next two books on my husband's Kindle. My curiosity overcame my reluctance to embrace this new technology.
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Customs and Immigration Made Easy with eSeaClear
Wouldn't it be nice to sail from country to country throughout the Caribbean without the burden of knowing that you have to set aside valuable time to fill out mind numbing documentation upon arrival and departure?
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Adding a House Bank
Usually the hardest part of adding extra amp hours is finding space for the batteries. Despite considerable advancement in battery technology they're still large, heavy objects.
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Social Media on the Caribbean Scene in 2011
Far from the days where news traveled in a message in a bottle, progressive and active marketers - have latched onto social media.
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Museum Afloat
There's only one place on earth where you can see everything from a 100-million-year-old petrified dinosaur egg to an antique Japanese fiddle, circa-1600 Spanish pirate sword, fleet of Texaco model toy planes ...
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Dyneema Looking for Forty Skippers to Share Experiences with Running Rigging
Dyneema® is looking for people who not only love to sail but enjoy writing about their passion and sharing it with others.
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ECHOTecs NEW Post-Treatment pH buffer Hardener Element Saves Desalinated Water
Product water from any RO watermaker is extremely pure, has little salt content, is very soft and acidic due to the removal of alkaline mineral constituents of the seawater.
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Countdown to the 2011 RORC Caribbean 600
With one month to go, the third edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 is turning into a truly international affair, with an unprecedented fifteen nations represented in a diverse fleet of yachts, from all over the world.
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Historic Bimini Big Game Club Reopens by Guy Harvey
Head to Bimini, and the newly reopened Bimini Big Game Club, a Guy Harvey Outpost Resort and Marina, an eco-destination focused on adventure travel, sustainable tourism, marine conservation and sports fishing.
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Suntex Ventures Acquires Amelia Island Yacht Basin in Fernandina Beach Florida
Dallas group has added first marina in Florida to their expanding national network
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Suntex Ventures and Harrison Street Real Estate Acquire Liberty Landing Marina Near Statue of Liberty
The Marina is strategically located in Liberty State Park along the Morris Canal and is the only marina in the area that provides a “calm basin” for boat dockage in the Hudson River
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Preview of 2011 Club Nautico de San Juan Intl Regatta
Puerto Rico's Club Nautico de San Juan International Regatta (CNSJIR), one of the Caribbean's largest and most competitive dinghy regattas, celebrates its 10th anniversary February 4-6.
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2010 Puerto Rico Hobie 16 National Championships
The weekend of December 10-12, twenty Hobie 16s and their crews competed in the 3rd annual Puerto Rico Hobie 16 National Championship sponsored by the Puerto Rico Hobie Cat Association.
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2010 Salinas Night of Lights in Puerto Rico
On Saturday December 18, the Salinas community celebrated its 3rd annual 'Night of Lights'. People gathered to celebrate the Holiday Season by adorning their vessels with thousands of colored lights.
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Fleet Numbers Surpass Century Mark as Entries Surge for Heineken Regatta
With less than a month to go before the kick-off of the 31st St. Maarten Heineken Regatta, which this year runs from March 3-6, the entry list continues to grow at a rapid pace, and now surpasses over a hundred yachts
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Wins for Tulloch and Marinho at 2010 Carlos Aguilar Match Race
The first 3 days of the regatta saw some exciting and extremely close racing as eight Women's Teams and an equal number of Open (Men's) Teams fought their way through a series of double round-robins in light and shifty winds.
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Red Hats and Greenies at 40th Anniversary BVI Spring Regatta
The BVI Spring Regatta is celebrating several important milestones at this year’s event including the 40th anniversary and support from its oldest sponsors, Mount Gay Rum, Heineken and Road Town Wholesale (RTW)
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February_2012 22 pages
Dont Miss the PARTY at the Annual Budget Marine Customer Appreciation Night
Come dressed as a ROCK GOD and party down with the Caribbean stars of the sailing and yachting elite.
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Gary Browns Editors Log including Pets and Super Swabs
Monthly thoughts and View from the Editor of All At Sea, Gary Brown. Feedback is always appreciated.
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Caribbean News and Views from February 2012
Sea Hawk paints now official sponsor of St. Maarten Heineken Regatta - Fishing Ban Extended for the Nassau Grouper
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Yacht Club News from February 2012
The popularity of the West End Yacht Club’s Races and Fungatters has caught the eye of a traditional rum sponsor – Goslings Black Seal Rum.
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Is the Green Flash Fact or Fiction
Have you ever managed to see the magical Green Flash—to get a glimpse of emerald green as the sun dips below the horizon? Does it really happen or is it just an optical illusion?
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A Look Back at the 1968 Golden Globe Race and How it Changed the Sport of Sailing
Writer Frank Virgintino looks back at an event that changed the sport of sailing and reflects on how one man’s quest for glory ended in tragedy.
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The Brief ARC of Some Shipboard Romance
Dozens of desperate females from all around the world flood into Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, in hopes of catching a yacht-ride westward with the ARC
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Sailing with Charlie - The Ring
John had always had a burning ambition to sail. Long distance cruising was his ultimate goal.
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Findlands Lindberg Wins Annual Carlos Aguilar Match Race
Rain in St. Thomas failed to derail any of the match racing action at the 4th Carlos Aguilar Match Race (CAMR), presented by Ulysse Nardin/Trident Jewels & Time
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Cruising with Pets in the Caribbean
Before you cast off with a furred or feathered friend on board, there are key points to consider.
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Yacht Rigging Part 2 - Inspection for Ocean Sailing
Any skipper of an ocean-going yacht should have practical knowledge of every onboard system relied upon at sea.
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2012 Summer Olympic Sailing Preview-Caribbean Sailors Look to the Future
The Caribbean boasts a wealth of competitive sailing talent. Yet in the 51 years since the region first sent sailors to the Summer Olympics only one sailor has brought home a medal
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New Dominican Naval Auxiliary Created to Save Lives
Sailors, sports fishermen and pleasure boaters who cruise the seas surrounding the Dominican Republic can now do so with a feeling of safety and security.
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Top Talent on Show at Puerto Ricos Discover the Caribbean Series
The waters off Puerto Rico’s beautiful south coast city of Ponce were alive with a celebration of sailing for the Ponce Yacht & Fishing Club (PYFC)’s 22nd Discover the Caribbean Series
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Figueroa and Malatrasi Win at the Hobie 16 National Championship
Ten teams representing sailors from Puerto Rico and the U.S. took to the waters off Isle Grande for the fourth Puerto Rico Hobie 16 National Championship.
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St John Holds Inaugural Optimist Championship
Two seasoned U.S. Virgin Islands sailors battled to a tie-breaker finish at the Inaugural Virgin Islands Optimist Dinghy Association (VIODA) Championship
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13 Chefs Rock It at the BVI Charter Yacht Show
Now in its seventh year, the prestigious and competitive Culinary Contest at Village Cay Marina was the highlight of the annual BVI Charter Yacht Society Boat Show.
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BVI Charter Society Boat Show is No Ordinary Trade Show
Sixty-plus boats dockside, catamarans that would cost you half-a-year’s salary to charter for a week, fashion shows and a dancing girls
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Transatlantic Superyacht Regatta Finishes on Virgin Gorda
The Transatlantic Superyacht Regatta and Transatlantic Maxi Yacht Cup came to a close at the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS) on Virgin Gorda.
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Windsurfings Rising Star Julien Quentel Aims for Worlds top Five
‘JuJu’ as he is popularly referred to was born and raised in Guadeloupe and entered his first competition at aged seven. Since then he amassed a slew of youth, and regional titles
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Atlantic Rally for Cruisers is The Great Equaliser
What do a five-year-old, a 79-year-old, an investment banker and history students all have in common? The answer: The 26th Atlantic Rally for Cruisers
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Caribbean Cooking-Recipes for Romance
Valentine's Day is usually associated with all things sweet, but not everyone loves sweet. So, put a little sweet in the savory and put a little savory in the sweet.
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January_2007 45 pages
Bottom Paint Guide: How to Choose Antifouling Paint
So what is the best anti-fouling paint for your boat? How do you choose from all those paints that are on the market? We have already seen that type of water, boat usage, and water temperature will have an effect on the type of anti-fouling paint tha
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Culebra Heineken Intl Regatta and Intl Dinghy Regatta
Organizers of the International Regatta Club in Culebra are getting ready for the third edition of the Culebra Heineken International Regatta and the Culebra International Dinghy Regatta
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Foxy's Cat Fight Regatta and Halloween Ball
Foxy's Cat Fight Regatta and Halloween Ball
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Statia's Golden Rock Regatta
Statia's Golden Rock Regatta
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The Bitter End's Pro Am Regatta Turns 20
The Bitter End's Pro Am Regatta Turns 20
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The Value of the Frangipani Worms
The Value of the Frangipani Worms
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Caribbean Cooking: Add a Little Spice to your Life
Caribbean Cooking: Add a Little Spice to your Life
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Bashing to New Zealand
Bashing to New Zealand
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Weather Wimps!
Weather Wimps!
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Riding the BVEye - Caribbean Undersea Adventures
Riding the BVEye - Caribbean Undersea Adventures
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Medicine at Sea
Medicine at Sea
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Island Global Yachting Acquires the Marina at Rodney Bay St. Lucia
Island Global Yachting Acquires the Marina at Rodney Bay St. Lucia
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Asymetrical Sails
Asymmetrical Sails - how they came about, the improvements coming from the large regattas and some things to consider before buying.
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Barrows Wins 6th Youth Intl Popular Securities Regatta
Fifty dinghy sailors from Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, British Virgin Islands, Dominican Republic, Curacao, and U.S. mainland set sail
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Curaco Open Youth Sailing Championships Set for January 22 to 28
Curaco Open Youth Sailing Championships Set for January 22 to 28
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6th Annual Club Nautico de San Juan Intl Regatta Expected to be Biggest Ever
Over 100 sailors from the Caribbean and U.S. mainland are expected to converge on Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, for the 6th annual Club Náutico de San Juan International Regatta, set for February 2 to 4, 2007
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Nanny Cay Nations Cup
Nanny Cay Nations Cup
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3rd Course de L'Alliance
3rd Course de L'Alliance
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5th Annual Budget Marine Women's Keelboat Regatta
5th Annual Budget Marine Women's Keelboat Regatta
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Restoring a Classic - De Vrouwe Christina
Restoring a Classic - De Vrouwe Christina
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Laser Beams for St Lucia Olympic Hopeful
Laser Beams for St Lucia Olympic Hopeful
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St. Lucia Update - Jan 07
St. Lucia Update - Jan 07
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Fixing to Stay - St. Lucia's Marine Services
Fixing to Stay - St. Lucia's Marine Services
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Master Mariner
Master Mariner
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Host Committee Prepares Ashore for LaSource Grenada Sailing Festival
Host Committee Prepares Ashore for LaSource Grenada Sailing Festival
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Caribbean News - Jan 07
Caribbean News from Around the Region for January 2007
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Yacht Club News - Jan 07
Yacht Club News - Jan 07
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Jol Byerley's Jan 07 Letter from Antigua
Jol Byerley's Jan 07 Letter from Antigua
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17th Hilton Race - Curacao's 20 Comptetive Miles
17th Hilton Race - Curacao's 20 Comptetive Miles
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Curacao's Aqua Sports Triathlon - Third Times a Charm
Curacao's Aqua Sports Triathlon - Third Times a Charm
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CSA Regatta Organizers Meet at Casa de Campo
CSA Regatta Organizers Meet at Casa de Campo
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Grenada's 38th Annual Spice Island Billfish Tournament
The heat is on! Last year’s catch of a 669-pound blue marlin broke the longstanding record for heaviest fish ever caught in the Spice Island Billfish Tournament (SIBT)
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Arrival in Guadeloupe - 2006 Route du Rhum - La Banque Postale
Arrival in Guadeloupe - 2006 Route du Rhum - La Banque Postale
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6th Triskell Cup
6th Triskell Cup
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Match Racing - Saint Francois
Match Racing - Saint Francois
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Peche Sportif - Guadeloupe's Sportsfishing Tournament
Peche Sportif - Guadeloupe's Sportsfishing Tournament
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The Neptune Sailing Club Solo Race
The Neptune Sailing Club Solo Race
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World Tempest Championships
World Tempest Championships
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St. Croix's Larry Kupfer Lands Largest Wahoo
St. Croix's Larry Kupfer Lands Largest Wahoo
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Great Turnout for Coral Bay Thanksgiving Regatta
Great Turnout for Coral Bay Thanksgiving Regatta
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Don't Stop the Irony!
Don't Stop the Irony!
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Cruising Tales: Total War
Cruising Tales: Total War
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70 Women Compete in St. Thomas Radiology Women's Sailing Regatta
70 Women Compete in St. Thomas Radiology Women's Sailing Regatta
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BVI Bulletin - Jan 07
BVI Bulletin - Jan 07
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Swan Song Part III: The end of Reconstruction - the beginning of an Adventure
Swan Song Part III: The end of Reconstruction - the beginning of an Adventure
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January_2008 41 pages
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January_2009 37 pages
The Appalling Apia Marina
The Appalling Apia Marina
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Economic Turmoil - Paradise Will Prosper
Economic Turmoil - Paradise Will Prosper
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Dutchmen Booth and Nieuwenhuis Win Aruba Heineken Catamaran Regatta
Dutchmen Booth and Nieuwenhuis Win Aruba Heineken Catamaran Regatta
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Sixty Boats Compete in Mediaserv Triskell Cup 2008
Sixty Boats Compete in Mediaserv Triskell Cup 2008
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Catamaran Racing Season Underway on Martinique
Catamaran Racing Season Underway on Martinique
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OMAR - not so swell
It was as the Bakoua said in one of it’s headline’s, “The swell wasn’t swell with the Pontoon.
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Team Hard Play II Wins Inaugural SCBC
Suspense ruled in the inaugural Southern Caribbean Billfish Circuit (SCBC), a new series where teams of sports fishermen scored cumulative points
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CORT Series Begins in St. Croix
CORT Series Begins in St. Croix
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The Golden Rock Regatta Sails into St. Barth
The Golden Rock Regatta Sails into St. Barth
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First Heineken Regatta Curacao Better Than Good
First Heineken Regatta Curacao Better Than Good
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Yacht Club News - Jan 09
Yacht Club News for Around the Region for January 2009
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Caribbean News - Jan 09
Caribbean News from around the region for January 2009
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Cruising Tales: How Do You Find an Island in the Fog? Run Into It
Cruising Tales: How Do You Find an Island in the Fog? Run Into It
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IBEX Innovation Awards and Other Interesting New Products
This year the IBEX innovation awards set new records for the number of awards given out, with eleven awards given in nine categories, plus an environmental award
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Out on the Water at the Culebra Heineken International Regatta
Running the waterside of the Culebra Heineken International Regatta (CHIR) is a team effort, says Angel Ayala, who serves as regatta director.
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Regatta Organizers Meet
Regatta Organizers Meet
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The CSA Handicapping System
The CSA Handicapping System
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2009 Caribbean Regattas - Part One
The New Year signals the start of the Caribbean regatta season. From north to south, there are a variety of events both large and small for everything from racers and cruisers
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Cruising with Pets - Entry Requirements by Island
Rover and Kitty might make great crew mates. But, it takes more than the passport you carry in order for your pet to go ashore if you’re cruising through the island nations of the Caribbean.
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The Tire Iron
The Tire Iron
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Yacht Shows Forecast Trends in Caribbean Charter Industry
Yacht Shows Forecast Trends in Caribbean Charter Industry
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Ticking All the Boxes - RORC Caribbean 600 Race
Ticking All the Boxes - RORC Caribbean 600 Race
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Jol Byerley's Jan 09 Letter from Antigua
Jol Byerley's Jan 09 Letter from Antigua
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ScotiaBank Comes Onboard with Grenada Sailing Festival
ScotiaBank Comes Onboard with Grenada Sailing Festival
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Sea Brat Crowned Champion Boat at Montserrat Fishing Tournament
Sea Brat Crowned Champion Boat at Montserrat Fishing Tournament
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Interview with PR Sailor Paul Exner - Owner and Builder of Solstice
Interview with PR Sailor Paul Exner - Owner and Builder of Solstice
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Profile of Oliver Deligny and the Varnish Extraordinaire
Profile of Oliver Deligny and the Varnish Extraordinaire
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Linger Longer on St. Lucia
Linger to savor St. Lucia’s abundant charms. Here, you’ll find some of the Caribbean’s most sophisticated, highest-rated resorts with fine dining to match.
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SLYC J24 St. Lucia Open
SLYC J24 St. Lucia Open
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Don't Miss Budget Marine Match Racing on Tuesday March 2
Don't Miss Budget Marine Match Racing on Tuesday March 2
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Sint Maarten Optimist Open Challenge
Sint Maarten Optimist Open Challenge
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St. Maarten Team Wins 2008 Budget Marine Women's Regatta
St. Maarten Team Wins 2008 Budget Marine Women's Regatta
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St. Maarten - St. Martin Classic Yacht Regatta
St. Maarten - St. Martin Classic Yacht Regatta
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Doubleheader and La Mensajera Win VI Wahoo Tourneys
Doubleheader and La Mensajera Win VI Wahoo Tourneys
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Try and Stay IN the Boat
Try and Stay IN the Boat
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2008's Nanny Cay Nations Cup
2008's Nanny Cay Nations Cup
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Jr Sailors Raise Funds in Open Challenge and Attempt to Circumnavigate Tortola
Jr Sailors Raise Funds in Open Challenge and Attempt to Circumnavigate Tortola
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January_2010 41 pages
SV Ocean Watch Voyage Focuses on Ocean Health
Our oceans are changing and it's not for the good. Fish populations are dying. Corals in the Caribbean are bleaching. These environmental problems are just the tip of the iceberg
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Black Barking Birds - Crepuscular Skimmers
You do not need to be an ornithologist to recognize a black skimmer; their unusual voice, bill, and feeding behavior make them truly unique. Their most distinctive feature is their long bill
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Caribbean Cooking with New Years Items
Whether you are docked at a marina or cruising the Caribbean, there is nothing as romantic as celebrating the new year with drinks and hors d’oeuvres on the water at sunset
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The Horrible Truth About Hauling Malaysia Style
I often have to scold my wife Carolyn for being too distrustful.
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Sailing With Charlie - Provisioning For A Short Cruise
Charlie recently had four students on a one week instructional sailing course. They had opted to provision the boat themselves because they had differing requirements.
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Should You Get an On Board Watermaker
Though oft considered high-tech in the cruising world, current technology that allows us to produce potable water from the ocean has been around for some 40 years.
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Caribbean 1500 Cruising Rally Launches Event to Bahamas
The inauguration Caribbean 1500 jaunt from the Chesapeake to the Bahamas, 1000 miles and sailed it in only five days.
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PART II Cubas Boating Ambassador Jose Miguel Diaz Escrich
Part II of an interview with Commodore Jose Miguel Diaz Escrich of the Hemingway International Yacht Club of Cuba (HIYC), who was recently appointed President of Marlin Marinas Business Group
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Locally Built Punch 2700 Wins Tour de Guadeloupe
The French tend to take their multihulls very seriously. This year’s Tour de Guadeloupe had an entry from French Guyana, built in Martinique and helmed by a Guadeloupian.
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Foxys 14th Annual Catfight Draws Record Entrees
Catamarans from all around the Virgins converged in Great Harbour, Jost Van Dyke to slug it out over who would be crowned the Baddest Cat in the islands this season
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Nevis Anglers Dominate Montserrat Open
The 15th Annual Montserrat Open Fishing Tournament that took place on October 31, 2009 was once again a resounding success, with the participation of twenty seven fishermen
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Falcon Catamaran Refit Stretches to Fit its Next Life
This little cat was born a swift sailing racer, did yeoman's work as a day charter, survived the wrath of a couple of hurricanes, and has now re-emerged like new, improved and seven feet longer.
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Trinidad Wins St Lucia BMW J24 Invitational
St. Lucia Yacht Club hosted the Third St Lucia BMW J 24 Invitational Championship November 6 to 8, 2009 in Rodney Bay. With teams from Barbados, Grenada, Trinidad and St Lucia
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Trinidad Anglers Place 2nd in Martinique Billfish Tournament
The PRI Game Fishing Team from Trinidad and Tobago, fishing on Finesse, was successful in placing second overall in the 2009 Martinique Billfish Tournament.
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Trinidad Places 4th at IGFA Offshore World Championship
The stage was set for a dramatic fourth and final day of fishing in the 10th annual IGFA Offshore World Championship. There were 43 teams participating in the event
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Misha Heemskerk takes Top Honors at 2009 Saint Barth Cata Cup
The Dutch duo of Mischa Heemskerk and Eduard Zanen were the top team among the 35 racing catamarans in the 2009 Saint Barth Cata Cup
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Caribbean News January 2010
Caribbean News from around the region for January 2010
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Yacht Club News January 2010
Yacht Club News from around the Caribbean for January 2010
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The Fine Points of Sailing and College Acceptance
What goes into each person’s decision on where to go to school? And, how much of a part do sports play in the college acceptance process?
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Is a Satellite Phone My Only Option for Communicating While Cruising
We are traveling in the Caribbean then west through the Pacific. Short of a sat phone, what are my options for an easy way to make calls in port?
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Chartering Without Blowing the Budget
How to Charter a Boat on a Budget. Don't let the Economy keep you down because there are deals to be had.
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January to March 2010 Winter Regatta Preview
Caribbean Sailing Regatta Calendar from January to March 2010
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Profile on Steve Black the Founder of Cruising Rally Association
You may have seen Steve Black around Nanny Cay on Tortola recently. He's best recognized as the founder of the Cruising Rally Association and Caribbean 1500 Cruising Rally.
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Time to Buy Your Ticket for the First Space Charters
Some sailors dream of sailing around the world, with or without charterers. But soon we could be sailing over the world unless you’re afraid of heights!
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Battle of the big boats at Antigua Sailing Week 2010
Antigua Sail Week is coming and competition is expected to be exceptionally challenging for this annual Caribbean extravaganza in 2010.
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January Grenada Sailing Fest Offers Two Weekends of Racing
For the first time, the 2010 Grenada Sailing Festival will offer two week ends of great sailing action instead of one.
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41st Spice Island Billfish Tournament Grander in 2010
The most popular fishing tournament in the southern Caribbean just got even more attractive with a record US$40,000 prize for the first person to catch a Blue Marlin over 1,000 pounds
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3rd Annual Grenada Classic Yacht Regatta Dates Moved to March
The 2010 Grenada Classic Yacht Regatta dates have been moved forward to tie in with plans for a Virgin Islands to Grenada Challenge Race, for yachts coming to Grenada to take part.
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Grenada Classic CANCELLED in March
Grenada Classic Cancelled for March of this 2010. Coming back in 2011.
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Forty Boats Turn Out for 20th Discover the Caribbean Series
For two consecutive weekends in November, crews raced in varying conditions as part of the 2009 Discover the Caribbean Series hosted by the Ponce Yacht and Fishing Club in southern Puerto Rico.
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Bonne Chance Takes Home the Cup at PRs 4th Bob Fisher Cup
Picture perfect sailing conditions greeted a fleet of 21 boats that competed in the 4th Annual Bob Fisher Cup.
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1st Pro Stand Up Paddleboarding Event Draws 75 Competitors
75 Competitors took to their paddleboards for the 1st Annual Pro Stand Up Paddleboarding Event in Puerto Rico
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Gill to Sponsor Commodores Cup at St Maarten Heineken Regatta
Heineken Regatta announced a new title sponsor for the 2010 Commodores Cup. GILL, a worldwide leader in marine technical clothing, will sponsor it under the title Gill Commodores Cup
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Peter to dual Peter at St Maarten Heineken Regatta
Peter Isler and Peter Holmberg will compete in the Budget Marine Match racing Cup which will take place on Tuesday March 2nd in St. Maarten. There's ONE spot left. Are you good enough?
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Island Water World Online Game Winner Just Crossed Atlantic
The second winner of Island Water World’s Online Game prize of a dinghy-outboard combo, worth US $ 3200, is Vassil Kurtev from Bulgaria
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Match Points for Budget Marine
With all eight entries now confirmed, this year’s Budget Marine Match Racing Cup at the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta is set to establish itself firmly on the ladder
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2009 US Womens Match Racing Championships in the USVI
The best female match racers in the United States came down to the Virgin Islands to race and were treated to every imaginable weather condition that the Caribbean had to offer.
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Brokers Tour 48 Charter Boats at 2009 St Thomas VICL Yacht Show
November 10 to 12 saw one of the most successful showings of the St. Thomas Fall Yacht Show, which was presented by the Virgin Islands Charteryacht League (VICL)
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Diaz Top Angler at 2009 Toyota Wahoo Wind-Up
None of the 114 anglers aboard 27 boats competing in the 2009 Toyota Wahoo Wind-Up on November 1 caught a 75-plus pound wahoo to win the Toyota truck
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20th Anniversary Caribbean 1500 Rally Arrives and Bojangles IV Takes Honors
A week of strong northeast winds propelled 54 sailboats in the 20th Anniversary Caribbean 1500 fleet from Hampton VA to Tortola, BVI.
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Charter Yacht Society Show Goes Green with New Initiatives
Charter Yacht Society puts in place some clean initiatives to start a trend in modern day charter shows.
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January_2011 33 pages
2nd Edition of BVI Marine Awareness Guide Available
The Conservation and Fisheries Department has teamed up with Tortola-based publisher 'A Looking Glass' and local BVI sponsors to produce the 2nd edition of the BVI Marine Awareness Guide.
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Much Maligned Rays Part Two
Southern and Caribbean Stingrays
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The Dish with Eat, Drink and Healthy Living in 2011
Every day you face choices that can affect your health. In this article you will find recipes that will help you eat healthy, balanced meals that go easy your pocket book.
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BVI Charter Yacht Society Boat Show Culinary Contest 2010
Prestigious and Competitive Culinary Contest Celebrated its 6th year at the BVI Charter Yacht Society Boat Show.
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Ode to the Yachting Season 2011
Imagine my joy at driving over Sint Maarten's Simpson Bay Bridge in November to see a host of mega yachts tied up at the various marinas. Why was I so happy?
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Caribbean News January 2011
Caribbean News from around the region for January 2011
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Yacht Club News January 2011
Yacht Club News from around the region for January 2011
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The Way West to the North Coast of South America and Beyond
Having spent two wonderful seasons in the east Caribbean, we were ready to head west along the South American coast. There is not a huge amount of information on sailing in this part of the world.
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Yacht Racing and Character Building
What little I remember of the 70s, 80s, and 90s in the Caribbean is pure regatta madness. Picture watching the America's Cup through a psychedelic kaleidoscope - that's my entire recollection.
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Sailing with Charlie with Crew
The question of how to find good crew for an offshore yacht passage can often be a vexing one...
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Ocean Sailing for the First Time
Inspecting the boat before departure on a long journey is of the utmost importance.
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Sailing School Donates Use of Yacht in Late 2010
St. Maarten's marine section of the Government-run Secondair Beroeps Onderwijs (SBO) training programmes was recently given use of a 26-foot Dufour 1800 sailboat from the newly formed St. Maarten Sailing School.
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Shipwright Alwyn Enoe Passes the Torch
Visitors to Carriacou can learn the history of local boatbuilding from a sign at the roadside or stroll along the beach of Watering Bay and see it first hand.
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Curacao Before Setting Sail
As the first tropical depression of the season was brewing, we searched for cruising guides to Curaçao, sailors experienced with approaching Curaçao, and a safe haven for our sailboat once we arrived. We were too late.
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9th Route du Rhum from France to French Caribbean
For over a week in November, the heart of France was in St. Malo, where over one million visitors invaded the beautiful walled city to celebrate the start of the 9th Route du Rhum.
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January 2011 Docklines from the Errol Flynn Marina and Shipyard Jamaica
Monthly Newsletter from the team over at the Errol Flynn Marina and Shipyard in Port Antonio Jamaica
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Pigs Might Not Fly, But Cows Once Sailed
The practice of moving livestock on small boats is nothing new for Jost Van Dyke and was once a usual occurrence in the days before the islands's booming tourism industry...
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USA Takes Top 2 Spots in Saint Barth Cata Cup 2010
They decided to come at the last minute and they conquered! Two teams from the USA won the two top spots in the 2010 Saint Barth Cata Cup.
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Two New American Campaigns Target Les Voiles de St Barth
A “new kid on the block” generally has to earn the respect of those who have long ruled the neighborhood. For the Les Voiles de St. Barth, it took only one running-for the regatta to become a fixture for American sailors
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Par T Time Wins St Lucia and Martinique Intl Billfish Tournament 2010
Hurricane Tomas delayed, but didn't stop anglers from competing in the St. Lucia and Martinique 20th annual International Billfish Tournament in November.
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Sport Fisherman to Help Scientists
Now, thanks to a new program launched by The Billfish Foundation (TBF), headquartered in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, fishermen can record the number of fish they've seen, hooked and released.
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Aegir II Caribbean or Bust
Brian Benjamin's Carbon Ocean 82, Aegir II, was launched in November. The 82-foot cruiser/racer looks like a sexy metallic grey racing machine on the outside but on the inside it is warm and inviting.
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Caribbean Regatta Preview January through March 2011
Sailboat racing is a year-round sport in the Caribbean, but the competition really heats up come winter and spring where there's a regatta just about every weekend. Here's a sneak peek.
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Sailors Share Their Six Top Strategies for Winning a Regatta
Regatta season is here. Are you ready to win? All At Sea asked some of the best Caribbean sailors what they do to prepare for a successful season. Here are the answers.
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Mercury MerCruiser introduces the new 4-3 MPI ECT
The new 4.3 MPI ECT (Emissions Control Technology) engine is the latest in Mercury MerCruiser’s comprehensive lineup of catalyzed engines ranging from 135 hp to 430 hp.
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Opportunity Knocks for Antigua Sailing Week
If you want to take part, there are many charter opportunities for groups of friends or individuals to enjoy sailing and partying in one of the best places in the world.
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Sea Tow in Broward County Hands out Free Life Jackets
Sea Tow Ft Lauderdale, in continuing its efforts to promote safe boating, gave away 37 lifejackets at the Family Fishing Clinic, an event hosted at the I.G.F.A. Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum.
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2010 Discover the Caribbean Racing Series
This year Joel was given the challenging task of planning, organizing and making a reality the 21st Discover the Caribbean Series in a period of difficult economic times. A quest which he accomplished flawlessly.
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Marina Hopping to Marina Pescaderia in Cabo Rojo
Assuming you are approaching Puerto Rico from the west, your first stop might be the new Marina Pescaderia, whose logo is: Change your waypoint.
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Dates Set for 2nd Puerto Rico Heineken International Regatta
Top notch yacht racing and shore side parties make the Puerto Rico Heineken International Regatta (PRHIR) the island's premier sailing event of the year
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There is More to Marigot You Think
Cruisers tend to do their errands on the Dutch side, St. Maarten, where it is cheaper, and visit Marigot once in a while to obtain French goodies. But Marigot is more than cheese and wine...
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2nd Around St.Maarten St Martin Multihull Regatta Gearing Up with Budget Marine on Board
The St.Maarten St.Martin Multihull Regatta will take place on 26 February, for all boats with more than one hull. It will be the 2nd edition. With a course around the island it will have record breaking potential.
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Tall Ship EENDRACHT to Take Three Trainees on Board in St Martin
The Maritime School of the West Indies has received an invitation from the Tall Ship the “EENDRACHT” to bring three student / trainees on board to sail on a one week cruise in the Leeward Islands starting January 20 - 27.
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January_2012 30 pages
The 2012 Regatta Casa de Campo Sailing Week has been Cancelled
My interest, ever since the conception of Casa de Campo Marina and I became Commodore of Casa de Campo Yacht Club, has always been to develop Sailing in the Dominican Republic...
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March Dates CANCELED - New Dates Planned for 2012 Puerto Rico Heineken International Regatta
If anticipation is half the fun, then this year’s Puerto Rico Heineken International Regatta should provide double the enjoyment.
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Holmberg Wins Tenth Pete Sheals Memorial Match Race
Perfect sailing conditions allowed for keen and fast-paced competition at the 10th Pete Sheals Memorial Match Race.
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Costa Smeralda Superyacht Regatta in the Shadow of the ARC
As the name suggests, yachts taking part in the Transatlantic Superyacht Regatta - Transatlantic Maxi Yacht Cup are rather different to most of the boats taking part in the ARC.
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SPOTLIGHT Caribbean Regatta Preview for January to March 2012
Sailors from around the world come to the Caribbean each winter for warm temperatures, dependable trade winds and some of the most fun and competitive regattas. Here’s a preview of what’s new!
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Club Nautico de San Juan International Regatta Set for February 2012
Hot competition, superb sailing conditions and great fun on and off the water is what you’ll experience at the 11th Club Nautico de San Juan’s International Regatta
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Anniversary Pro Am Regatta Attracts Top Sailors
More than 70 sailors participated in the weeklong regatta, where they got an opportunity to learn from seven professional sailors.
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More Hulls and More Fun at 15th Annual Foxys Cat Fight Regatta
‘Purrfect’ is the only way to describe the sailing at the 15th Annual Foxy’s Cat Fight Regatta, held every year on the Saturday coinciding with Halloween;
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Record Breaking Attendance at Sol International Opti Regatta
Mister Antrobus summed it up at the prize-giving: “Sol looks forward to the day that these young sailors here today become the Mega yacht captains of the future.”
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Mischa Heemskerk Flies to Finish at 2011 Saint Barth Cata Cup
‘The Flying Dutchman’ took top honors with teammate Eduard Zanen aboard their Cirrus R Formula 18 catamaran.
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NEW Superyacht Dockage in the BVI
Serenity Moorings is centrally located in the British Virgin Islands in Road Town, Tortola; the
logistical hub of the BVI.
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IGY GM Brian Deher is Designated a Certified Marina Manager CMM
Way to go Brian! Congratulations on being awarded the designation of Certified Marina Manager
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January 2012 Docklines from the Errol Flynn Marina
January 2012 News and Updates from the World Famous Errol Flynn Marina in Port Antonio, Jamaica
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Editors Log - Crossing Oceans and The Rise of Match Racing
Thoughts and Views from the Editor, Gary Brown. As always feedback is greatly appreciated.
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Caribbean News and Views from January 2012
Caribbean News and Views from around the region for January 2012
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The Donkey
Charlie is often asked about the merits and defects of the various types of rigs on sail boats. Charlie is of the opinion that a cutter rig is the best option for a modern day cruising boat.
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Contraband Smugglers and Yachtsmen
Great stories have been told of the old days of smuggling. In olden times it was considered an honorable profession by the less fortunate...
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Headed Windward to the Windward Islands
To approach the eastern Caribbean from the west, directly into the trade winds, is never going to be easy.
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The Twin Realities of The Atlantic Rally for Cruisers
It is the largest (race? rally? cruise?) organized transoceanic sailing event ever staged, with 234 vessels participating in 2007 and nearly 5,000 overall during the intervening 26 years.
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Yacht Rigging Part 1 - Design Particulars
Much like the adage about air travel that states ‘so long as you have your wallet and your passport, you’ll make it,’ successful bluewater sailing relies on two of its own simple principles: keep the rig up and the water out.
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SV Good News Named Winner of the VICL Culinary Contest
Great news aboard S/V Good News … The winner of the November Virgin Island Charter Yacht League Culinary Contest held at the Yacht Haven Grande is—Chef Debbie ‘Debs’ Dickens.
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Caribbean 1500 Yachts Arrive Safely at Nanny Cay Tortola
After storms delayed the start of the Caribbean 1500, a steady trickle of participating yachts began arriving at Tortola’s Nanny Cay Marina in late November.
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Victory for Double Header IV and Snatch Em at St Thomas Wahoo Tourneys
November is a hot time in U.S. Virgin Islands’ waters for wahoo. To capitalize on this, St. Thomas’ Virgin Islands Game Fishing Club (VIGFC) hosted its annual Wahoo Wind-Up, sponsored by Budget Marine
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Guys Triumph Again at Golden Hook Fishing Clubs Guy Gal Reel Challenge
Billed as the ‘reel’ battle of the sexes, this 12th annual St. Croix-based tournament featured a day of fishing for the Gals followed by the Guys fishing on the following day.
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Big Turnout Expected for Budget Marine Spice Island Billfish Tourney
Over fifty boats and five times as many anglers are expected to compete in the Budget Marine 43rd Annual Spice Island Billfish Tournament (SIBT), set for January 25th to 29th
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Happy New Year Recipes
Quinoa is highly nutritious. High in protein and complex carbohydrates, low in fat, and richer in vitamins and minerals than other grains, quinoa is gluten free and considered an ideal food for those prone to food allergies.
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St Maarten CREW OLYMPICS Coming in February
Get your game face on and grab a crew of four! Expect stiff competition and lowered inhibitions.
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Council Discuss the Future of Sailing at ISAF Annual Conference
Puerto Rico, the Caribbean and the entire Americas scored a first last November by serving as the host location of the International Sailing Federation’s (ISAF) Annual Conference.
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Dont Miss the 2nd Annual Tortola Surf Classic
After last years success with the 1st Annual Tortola Surf Classic, the 2012 event promises to be bigger and better!
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Franck Fifils Takes Overall Honors at Caribbean Surf Ski Tour
Fifils, who won the Soualiga Challenge for the third time in its seven year history, pocketed the 3,000 euro prize money for winning the tour.
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July_2009 35 pages
Orinco River Plume Greens Virgin Islands Water
Amazing how a South American river can affect islands in the Northern Caribbean. Every drop makes a difference...
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2009's Been a Good Year for Sea Turtles
National Marine Fisheries Service initiated an emergency 180-day closure on shallow water longline fishing in the Gulf of Mexico offering much needed respite to Sea Turtles
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Hot Oil Massage, Fatty Style!
Fatty Goodlander is a confirmed sail-boater, an avid stick-boater and an ardent blow-boater who, naturally, spends most of his life upside down in the bilge-working on his diesel engine.
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Caribbean Cooking: Simple and Delicious Summer Cooking
Thank goodness it's summer: berries, berries, and more berries. Serve them with everything! Easy summer recipes to cool you down.
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Sailors and Celebrities at 2009 Anguilla Regatta
Paris Hilton gets down with the Sailors during the 2009 Anguilla Regatta.
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Bequia Easter Regatta Attracts Biggest Fleet in So Carib
The Annual Bequia Easter Regatta evokes images of years gone by, with the Fishing boats, Double Enders, and Whalers maintained in top form.
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Triskell's Around Guadeloupe Race Scores a Success
While slow to kick off, the Tour de Triskell proved to be an amazing event this year.
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Fish with St. Croix's Captain Carl
Looking for deep sea fishing action in St. Croix. Touch base with Capt. Carl - if he can't help, he will know who can.
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Women Captains Abound in St. John's Coral Bay
Skirts are the attire of choice in Coral Bay where there are an abundance of Women Captains (naturally dominating the fleet).
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Drunken Monkeys take Honors at Budget Marine Race Day
Drunken Monkeys slays the fleet at the Budget Marine Race Day
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West Indies Regatta Showcases Traditional Sailboats
A small fleet of traditional West Indies wooden boats from Carriacou, Bequia, and Nevis sailed into Saint Barth’s - Not an official regatta but a few days of informal racing
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Saint Barth's Tour 2009 Comp for Windsurfers, Cats and Lasers
The first weekend in May, the waters of Saint Barth were busy, not only with the West Indies Regatta, but also with the sixth annual around-the-island competition for windsurfing
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Caribbean News - July 09
Caribbean News from around the region for July 2009
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Yacht Club News - July 09
Yacht Club News from around the Region for July 2009
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Caribbean Collegiate Sailors: Marco Teixidor-Latimer
Georgetown's Andrea Bailey interviews one of the Caribbean Youth All-Stars at the Collegiate Level.
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Hurricane Season Yacht Storage in the Caribbean
Looking for a place to leave your boat during the Hurricane Season. Here's an update on the various boatyards and storage facilities throughout the Caribbean.
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Tales from the Charter Cockpit: A Fish Trap in Hand
Jeannie Kuich shares some highlights from the early days of chartering in the Caribbean.
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Sevenstar Sponsor the Round Britain and Ireland Race 2010
Sevenstar sponsors the non-stop race around Britain and Ireland to be called the Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race
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Women's European Laser Radial Championship
Welcome back to serious competition during the Women’s European Laser Radial Championship since the Olympics.
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Antigua Sailing Week 2009 - Laid Back but Fit to Party!
When it comes to sailing locations, it is hard to think of anywhere better than the waters around Antigua. This year's Antigua Sail Week more than delivered.
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Gentlemen Do Sail to Windward
The Caribbean is jam-packed with so many races and regattas that even the junkies can’t keep up. The Antigua Classic Regatta, stands above the others in almost every way.
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Solo Transatlantic Rower Ridley Arrives on Antigua
Trans-Atlantic solo expedition rower Paul Ridley successfully completed a charity fund-raising ocean crossing from the Canary Islands to Antigua
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How Does a NEW Boat Design Evolve?
Dean Catamarans in South Africa are redefining what you should expect from a catamaran. All At Sea spoke with Peter Dean Sr. and Jr. to get the scoop.
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South Grenada Dates Set for February 26-28, 2010
First South Grenada Regatta kicked off in fine style at the Le Phare Bleu Marina in Grenada. Dates are set for next year - don't miss it.
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Three Times the Entrees at 2nd Grenada Classic
The 2010 Grenada Classic Yacht Regatta dates have been moved forward, to March 4 to 7, to tie in with exciting plans for a Virgin Islands to Grenada Challenge Race.
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Titan 15 Wins 64th Block Island Race
Tom Hill's new Custom Reichel/Pugh 75 Titan 15 took line honors setting the bar for a new rocket ship to blast through the Caribbean racing scene.
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Rushin Rowlette Wins Racing Class at Palmas del Mar
BVI Team showed the Puerto Ricans how to sail at their own regatta. Promises to best the Brits next year.
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Gordo Rodriguez Promotes 2010 Central American Games
Eddie Rodriguez (Gordo), on the Southwest coast of Puerto Rico embarked on a three day, 45-mile sail from La Parguera, around the Cabo Rojo Lighthouse all the way to Crashboat Beach
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IGY and NCP Announce New Partner at Mandalina Marina and Yacht Club
Doğuş Group, one of the largest conglomerates in Turkey, has joined IGY and NCP as a development partner in the expansion and renovation of the Mandalina Marina & Yacht Club.
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A Gentle Cruise Through Hell
Ian, a novice sailor, got more than he asked for in July when he voluntarily went out for a gentle cruise with some friends. Mother nature packs a punch and this is a vivid reminder.
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Porto Cupecoy Luxury Marina Slated for November 2009 Opening
Porto Cupecoy's marina is getting ready to open in November on St. Maarten. There is a tremendous amount of buzz around this new luxury property.
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USVI Team Tests Skills in California
Antilles school places 4th Overall in the prestigious Interscholastic Sailing Association (ISSA)s National Team-Racing Championship for the Baker Trophy
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Boat Smart From the Start - Safe Boating Week
Annual Safe Boating Week put on by the Coast Guard teaches and entertains the locals.
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37th USVI Open Atlantic Blue Marlin Tourney set for August
Mark your calendars for the Boy Scout Tournament in August. Arguably one of the most important annual Marlin Tournaments each year.
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ARC Europe and Atlantic Cup Leave Nanny Cay for Home
Atlantic Rally for Cruisers and Caribbean 1500 boats leave Tortola to head home. See you next year!
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The Dish with Fresh and Easy Recipes in 2010
Create your own recipes using the summer's fresh herbs, fruits and vegetables: basil, parsley, asparagus, tomatoes, greens, and more.
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The Agony of Our Agents
More and more international ports are demanding cruising yachts use a
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Sailing with Charlie with Toes in the Sand
One of Charlie's recent charter parties was particularly fond of adult beverages, happy hours of laughter and dinner out.
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Buying the Time of Your Life
Purchasing a boat and placing it in the hands of a charter company just might be the ticket for ample on-the-water time without the relentless expense and responsibility of running your own boat.
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Historic Ship Rediscovered Off Anguilla Coast in 2010
Hilda, an historic and heroic ship, was found off the coast of Anguilla.
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Great Racing at the Anguilla Regatta 2010
The 8th Anguilla Regatta left me wanting more: more splendid racing, more blue water, and more of the wonderful hospitality from a people who have made sailing their national sport.
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The Queen of Calabash Georgie Tuson
For artist Georgie Tuson, the route to her slice of heaven was anything but direct and certainly not simple.
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ABC Boats and Marine Jump into a Market Niche in 2010
ABC Boats lives up to the company's phrase: we can help you find or sell your boat! ABC Marine takes care of the parts, accessories and outboards at competitive prices.
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Caribbean Shipping Conference 2010
From May 17 through 19, the ninth annual Caribbean Shipping Executives Conference took place in Curacao.
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Crazy Horse Team Beats All in 2010 Marlin Madness Tournament
The Grenada fishing team Crazy Horse won the 30th TTGFA Marlin Madness International Game Fishing Tournament held April 21 to 24 out of Pigeon Point, Tobago.
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Heading South to Chaguaramas in 2010
Trinidad is synonymous with safety in the hurricane season, and Chaguaramas is the destination.
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2nd Annual West Indies Regatta for Wooden Sailboats of Yore
Six traditional Carriacou sloops enjoyed great weather and ideal sailing conditions on May 1 and 2 for the second annual edition of the West Indies Regatta.
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Marina Santa Marta Signs Agreement with Island Global Yachting
Island Global Yachting has announced the addition of Marina Santa Marta, strategically located in Santa Marta, Colombia on the northern Caribbean coast, to their global collection of IGY destinations.
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Miss Ashley Wins Antigua and Barbuda Fishing Tournament 2010
Down-to-the-wire excitement characterized the close competition at the 44th Antigua and Barbuda Sport Fishing Tournament fished out of Nelson's Dockyard May 21 to 23.
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Caribbean News July 2010
Caribbean News July 2010
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Yacht Club News July 2010
Yacht Club News July 2010
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Choosing Safe Cables for Your Boat
Unfortunately, the time I spent inside the main electrical panel installing the new voltage meters revealed an issue of more immediate concern which would have to be corrected before any new projects would be started.
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Sailing Apps for iPhones in 2010
The 21st century is a great time to be a sailor. Sailors nowadays have a lot more tools available to assist them while they sail our oceans safely and efficiently.
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KiteBoarding Interest Grows in 2010 Caribbean Regattas
Shoreside spectators stood transfixed while watching sailors in the first-ever kite-boarding class at the Puerto Rico Heineken International Regatta.
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Crusing Rally Caribbean 1500 Organizers Join World Cruising Club Organizers of the ARC
The Cruising Rally Association (CRA) and World Cruising Club (WCC) are joining forces to become the largest global organisation dedicated to the sport of passage-making.
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HF Interior Joins International Superyacht Society
HF Interior, global superyacht interior specialist, renowned for working with the world’s finest materials and delivering award winning superyacht interiors, has joined ISS
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HILL ROBINSON Strengthens Key Positions on Yacht Team
HILL ROBINSON announces the strengthening of its key departments to reinforce their position as the
leading independent yacht management company.
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Hearts of Sailing Chapter Starts in Puerto Rico in 2010
Sailing sometimes means the most to people who wouldn't normally get to try on the sport - especially kids. Enter the Heart of Sailing and its new chapter in Puerto Rico.
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The Ultimate Boat in a Box
One man has come up with an idea that could see you mixing it up on the start line in a Classic Yacht Regatta with the likes of Ranger and Velsheda: a classic boat in a box.
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USVI Junior and College Sailors on a Winning Streak
Something is going right with sail training in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Both high school and college sailors are dominating major national and international competitions.
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Profile of John Holmberg in 2010
John Holmberg has had his captain's license for 30 years and has certainly made good use of it.
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Black Gold Leads First Day of July Open Billfish Tournament with Three Blue Marlin Releases
Luck and skill combined to boost Black Gold to the top of the leaderboard during the first day of fishing in the 48th annual July Open Billfish Tournament.
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48th Annual July Open Billfish Tournament Kicks off July 12th with Nearly a Dozen Boats
The 48th Annual July Open Billfish Tournament (JOBT) will kick-off Tuesday July 12 with a fleet of nearly a dozen boats hailing from the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and U.S. mainland.
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Club Nautico de San Juan 58th Annual Intl Billfish Tournament Set for September 4 to 11 2011
Set for September 4 to 11, 2011, the Club's 'Armada' features a fleet of over sixty 40-plus-foot sportfishing yachts equipped with bait and tackle and ready for anglers from around the World to jump aboard and start fishing.
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July Open Kids Fishing Tournament Set for July 3 2011
The Virgin Islands Game Fishing Club invites you to come down to the docks at the American Yacht Harbor Marina in Red Hook, St. Thomas, to fish the July Open Kid's Tournament on July 3.
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48th July Open Billfish Tournament Set for July 12 13 and 14 2011
The countdown is on! The start of the 48th July Open Billfish Tournament (JOBT) - the longest annually held angling contest in the Virgin Islands - is less than one month away.
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Lots of Ribbonfish Caught at Palmas del Mar Intl Billfish Tournament 2011
The fleet of 20 boats, carrying over 80 anglers, released a total of 14 blue marlin, two white marlin, one sailfish, one spearfish and a swordfish as well as many wahoo, tuna and mahi-mahi.
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What is the Difference Between Topcoat and Gelcoat
Advances in paint technology, along with some good common sense, can bring a good-looking layer of solid protection to your topside, but there may be no tougher paint job out there than the one on the deck of your boat.
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The Dish with Summer and Salads
Instead of serving a 'several-course' meal when you are entertaining this summer, try a balanced salad 'serve yourself' meal.
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Fatty Goodlander Releases Somali Pirates and Cruising Sailors
Somali Pirates and Cruising Sailors is an in-depth look at how, when, where, who, and why Somali pirates and cruising sailors interact—and the social, economic, and personal cost of Somali piracy to all concerned.
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Caribbean News July 2011
Caribbean News from Around Our Region July 2011
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Ode to the Wind Guru at Captain Olivers Regatta 2011
Saturday May 21 and day one of the 7th Captain Oliver's Regatta, sailed out of Oyster Pond, French St. Martin, began with light airs and clouds that threatened rain. However, turnout was good!
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Anguilla Regatta Caribbean to the Core
This was the ninth Anguilla Regatta and I have been to every one. As a journalist, I should remain impartial, but when it comes to the Anguilla Regatta, it gets my vote as one of the best on the Caribbean Calendar.
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Reality and More Strangeness
I often say in relationship to my vessel,
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Sailing With Charlie with Plumbing
Charlie has been living, eating and sleeping boats for decades and sometimes it's difficult for him to remember that charter guests from places like Missouri and Oklahoma have a hard time comprehending the dynamics pertaining to boats.
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The Burden of History at Antigua Sailing Week 2011
In English Harbour lines are checked, sails are inspected, and crews work themselves into a state of bloodlust. They will soon go forth to do battle, reining in their steeds at the start line.
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YCO Selected for New 80m Superyacht Build in 2011
YCO Group plc, a leading provider of specialist services to superyachts, is pleased to
announce that it has recently contracted a project with a leading European shipyard
on behalf of a long-term client.
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Heesen Yachts Launches YN 15437 Ahead of Schedule
Heesen Yachts is proud to announce the delivery of MY Satori, the first in the new 50 metre semi-displacement class after sea trials in the North Sea.
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Cruising Guide to Aruba Now Available on the Web
A cruising guide to Aruba is now available on the web!
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Classic Yacht Regatta Organizers Announce 2013 Regatta
Organizers of the St.Maarten-St.Martin Classic Yacht Regatta announced today that they have already planned the dates for their Sixth Classic Regatta.
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TUI Marine Chooses Harbour Towne Marina for Yacht Sales Center
WESTREC Marinas' Harbour Towne Marina in Dania, Florida is pleased to announce the arrival of their newest tenant, TUI Marine.
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Citadel Yachts Launches Its Latest Expedition Yacht
Citadel Yachts is pleased to announce the launch of their latest build, a 102-foot expedition yacht named Polar Bear, for an experienced U.S. yachtsman.
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Team ISV1 Wins 2011 Sea Star Team Racing Championships
Ten teams of four sailors each took to the seas off St. Thomas' east end today to compete in the 2011 Sea Star Team Racing Championships.
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BACARDI® Newport Sailing Week Inaugural Event Starts With Star Studded Fleets
Competitors from as far away as Hong Kong and the U.K. will be among the 60+ boats that have been attracted to the
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Dominican Primary School Students Take Research Cruise to Finish Ocean Curriculum
More than 150 students from seven Dominican primary schools this month completed an innovative Ministry of Education-sanctioned ocean science curriculum called Floating Classrooms.
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Conch Charters Crowned Winners of 2011 Quantum IC24 Intl Sailing Regatta
Conch Charters of the BVI won this year's Quantum IC24 International sailing regatta organised by the Royal BVI Yacht Club 25/26 June. Conch Charters was skippered by Andrew Waters.
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USA Rogers Wins 2011 Scotiabank Intl Optimist Regatta
Sailing fast and hitting the wind shifts
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St Maarten Heineken Regatta 2012 is Now Open for Entries
The Regatta Organization is pleased to announce that the Notice of Race for the 32nd St. Maarten Heineken Regatta is finalized, thus the event is open for entries.
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Team Interlux Clinches Marlow Regatta 2011 Win
Team Interlux, an impressive team of young St. Maarten athletes, won the 10th annual Marlow Regatta.
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Remembering Malcolm Maidwell
Malcolm Maidwell will be best remembered by a younger generation for his immense contribution to sports in the early 1980s, but he will be equally remembered by an older generation as a sailor, charter boat skipper, and boat builder.
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BVIs Premiers Intl Youth Regatta Set for July 8 to 11 2011
Ten youth teams from throughout the Caribbean are expected to set sail in the Premier's Cup International Youth Regatta, set for July 8th to 11th, out of Tortola.
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Optimist South American Championships 2011 Results
Junior sailors represented the Caribbean well at the Optimist South American Championships, held April 14th to 24th, out of the Club de Yates Algarrobo in Chile.
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Seaborne Actions and Attractions during Curacao Maritime Days 2011
The Royal Netherlands Navy and Caribbean Coast Guard strengthen ties during Curaçao Maritime Days 2011.
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No Anchor Zone Created in Saint Pierre Martinique to Protect Wrecks
The French state has decided to put in place a no anchor zone in order to protect the nationally classified wrecks following the 1902 Mont Pelé explosion.
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Genesis Sweeps West Indies Regatta 2011
In tribute to traditional working sailboats that carried merchandise from island to island in the 1950-60s, the third edition of the West Indies Regatta took place on the weekend of May 1st in Saint Barth.
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Single Hander and Computer Programmer Mike Childers
If the guy rowing up to your boat with an engineless dinghy and a cheery greeting is barefoot and wearing a shirt with the sleeves cut off, the chances are you have Mike Childers sorting out your navigation program for you.
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The Exciting Highland Spring HIHO 2011
There's much more to the Highland Spring HIHO than just who won and how much fun it is to compete in this BVI-based boardsailing event...
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What You Need to Know About Yacht Insurance
Yacht insurance is one of those love-hate facts of life. Some boat owners begrudge the added expense. Yet, when something happens, owners are very glad that their vessel was indeed insured.
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The Secrets of Bocas del Toro in Panama
Bocas del Toro, Panama, lies in the southwestern curve of the Caribbean. Those who have found it, consider it the undiscovered Caribbean.
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June_2009 56 pages
Red-billed Tropicbirds - Two Long Streamers and a Bad Lipstick Job
Red-Billed Tropicbirds have always reminded me of my great aunt Sue. A bit heavy handed with bright red lipstick
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Showboating at the Boat Show
I should never leave my vessel. Every time I do, things go wrong in a major way
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Sailing with Charlie: Freudian Slips
A students revealing cleavage gets Charlie's subconscious in trouble with his mouth. Some things can't help but to be said.
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Cool for Cats - Sail Trim Tips for Cruising Catamarans
Off the wind, catamarans are rocket ships, which I quickly learned when Beluga, our 46’ F.P. Bahia, surfed down the long swell
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Caribbean Cooking: Fun in the Summer Sun
Here are some great ideas for making the most of the season’s plentiful fresh produce
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Chris Galati Jr Hooks First Place at 26th Treasure Cay Billfish Tourney
Thirteen year old, Chris Galati Jr and Team Galati win first place at the Treasure Cay Billfish Tourney with two blue marlin releases.
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Barbados Welcomes Intl One Metre Worlds on June 21 - 27
the Barbados Sailing Association expects to see up to 76 skippers from more than 15 countries arrive at the Boatyard Beach
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Windsurfer Taty Frans Sets the Bar Higher for Bonaire to Curacao
On March 28, top windsurfer Elton “Taty” Frans from Bonaire sailed from Bonaire to Curaçao in only two hours and fifteen minutes
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June 2009 Docklines Newsletter from the Errol Flynn Marina Port Antonio Jamaica
June 2009 Update from Errol Flynn Marina Jamaica. Don't miss the 100th Anniversary on June 20th!
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Jamaica's Errol Flynn Marina Docklines Update for July
July's Docklines Update from the Errol Flynn Marina on Jamaica. Don't miss the Marlin Tourney coming up in September.
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Tending Tomorrow - Jost Van Dyke's Preservation Society
Little do they know that buried behind those hot spots are the remains of a fort, an 18th century farmhouse, an antiquated turtle kraal pen and the r
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A Sea of Green at April's Virgin Islands Dolphin Tournaments
A sea of green – green algae, that is – was the big buzz among fishermen competing in St. Croix’s 10th Annual Golden Hook Dolphin Tournament
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Art and Soul - St. John Artist and Sailor Les Anderson
Les Anderson is known in the Caribbean for several hard-earned reasons. As characters go, he’s near the top of any list
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10 yr Old Trinidad Sailor Abigail Affoo Wins 1st at Scotiabank Opti Regatta
10 Year Old Female Sailor Abigail Affoo wins White Fleet at Scotiabank Opti Regatta on St. Thomas US Virgin Islands
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Green Sea Turtles' Temporary Reprieve
The Green Sea Turtle is the next beneficiary to the six-month ban on longline fishing in the Gulf of Mexico. With this help however, they still have some challenges to overcome.
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Curacao's 43rd Intl Blue Marlin Release Tournament
An absolute record of 47 boats participated in the venerable tag & release tournament
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A Dirty Dozen Tropical Storms for Hurricane Season - Experts Lower Estimates
When June arrives, a new hurricane season tags along
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The First Curacao Challenge - A Windsurf Competition for Rookies and Daredevils
The Curaçao Challenge, held over Easter weekend, put Curaçao back on the map as a windsurf destination
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B.E. Esmeralda Visits Curacao
The Curaçao Sail Foundation again succeeded in bringing a tall ship to the port of Curaçao. B. E. Esmeralda
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Caribbean News - June 09
News from around the Caribbean for June 2009
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Yacht Club News - June 09
Caribbean Yacht Club News from around the Caribbean for June 2009
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Regattas Behind the Scenes: Here Comes the Judge: Arthur Tuna Wullschleger
He’s a daunting figure to face across the protest table. No nonsense. Stern. Gruff and grumpy
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The Caribbean Charter Industry and the Economy
What do global economic woes mean for the Caribbean’s yacht charter industry for this summer / winter
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An Ode to Boat Boys
After sailing all day, your salt-beaten, sunburned body wants nothing more than to get the anchor down and get some rest
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Do the Islands Move Around?
A charter guest asked me this peculiar question while we were sailing through the Narrows between Tortola in the British Virgin Islands and St. John i
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World ARC Yachts Complete 15 Month Circumnavigation
The inaugural World ARC cruising fleet, comprising 37 yachts from 13 nations that set off from St. Lucia in January 2008
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Tales from the Charter Cockpit: A Sinking in Francis Bay
“Coast Guard! Coast Guard!” A slight pause and then again: “U. S. Coast Guard! This is Intrepid.
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Daoust Named North American General Manager of Interlux
Interlux names new North American General Manager
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Antonina Wins 2009 Atlantic Cup Rally
The Cruising Rally Association, founded in 1990 by Steve Black, manages a year-round calendar of offshore cruising rallies
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SuperyachtGLOBAL Launched To Offer Shore Side Support to Yachts
Introducing SuperyachtGLOBAL to the world stage.
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Palmer Johnson Delivers TWO Back to Back 150's
Palmer Johnson delivers back to back 150's from their Super Sport Yacht Series just in time to kick off the Med Season
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Revere Acquires Safegard USA
Revere Supply acquired Safeguard USA today to increase their strength in recreational and commercial life jackets.
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Bernie Evan-Wong - A Life Competing on the Ocean Wave
Well known on both the Antiguan and International sailing scenes, Bernie has been racing ever since childhood
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2009 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta - The Tall, The Small, The Old, The New
Are you a boat whacker or a boat caresser? It seems to depend upon your sex and the sex of the boat
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New Heineken Regatta Curacao website launched
Heineken Regatta Curacao launches a new website and starts Twitter'ing to communicate better with racers.
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Heineken Regatta Curacao Contract Extended Ten Years
the contract between the Curacao Sailing Festival and Heineken Curacao has been extended for another 10 years
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Transcaraibe Rally 2009 Visits Casa de Campo and Port Antonio
For the fourth consecutive year, the Rallie Transcaraibes visited Casa de Campo Marina and Casa de Campo Yacht Club
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New Clearance Regulations in the DR Go Long Way to Solve Legacy of Problems
NEW Regulations in the DR go a long way to ease the perceived problems of governmental agents while clearing into and out of the Country. Become familiar with Decree (No. 280-09).
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Riviera Sea School Launches RYA Personal Watercraft Course
RYA Personal Watercraft Courses to be offered in Golfe Juan, France. Attractive first step to bring safety to the yacht toys.
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Grenada Round-The-Island Race Surpasses Expectations
The seventh annual Grenada Round-the-Island Race surpassed expectations this year with an expanded line up of activities
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Good Times Rule at the Caribbean Viking Yacht Rendezvous
35 Yachts attended the 10th Annual Viking Yachts Caribbean Rendezvous at The Yacht Club Palmas Del Mar in Puerto Rico. Sponsored by CFR Yacht Sales.
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New Boating Guide Launches for San Diego Boaters
Global Boating launches in San Diego to offer an online boating guide. Check out the online videos to catch up with sunny San Diego's boating scene.
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Didier to Lead Community and Government Relations in So Carib
Rodney Bay Marina's Cuthbert Didier has been hand selected to lead Community and Government Relations for IGY in the Southern Caribbean.
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Mango Bowl Jr. Regatta Held in Rodney Bay
Organizing the Mango Bowl Junior Regatta was the idea of the St Lucia Yacht Club
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Full Entry List for ARC Rally 2009 back to Caribbean
Looks like the ARC - Atlantic Rally for Cruisers will have another successful year as the Caribbean starts making plans for their arrival in the Fall.
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News from the SMMTA - St. Maarten Marine Trades Association
June 2009 Update from the SMMTA Board Meeting
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Bill Canfield - Taking Pride in St. Thomas Yacht Club's Sailing Program
A member since 1975 and a past commodore, Bill has been the club’s manager for the past three years.
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High School Class Takes Field Trip and Races in Intl Rolex Regatta
Hotshot Caribbean sailors and visitors alike thrill to sail in a major event like the International Rolex Regatta
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St. Thomas Sailor Setting the Pace at College Nationals
Yale junior skipper Thomas Barrows (St. Thomas, USVI) with sophomore crew Blair Belling (Newport Beach, Calif.) won the first two races in A-Division
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USVI's Barrows Keeps Yale in The Hunt
Thomas Barrows keeps dominating A Division to keep Yale in the Hunt
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USVI's Barrows Wins A-Division at National Championship
USVI's Barrows Wins A-Division at National Championship
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USA's Axel Sly Wins 2009 Scotiabank International Optimist Regatta
Axel Sly from Fort Lauderdale cleaned up at the 17th Scotiabank Optimist Regatta
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Behind the Scenes Stories - Double the Fun at BVI Spring Regatta 2009
There’s more fun to Caribbean regattas than simply who won and why.
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Dear Santa, Bring Me a Watermaker!
Unlike most teens today, who dream only about fast cars, lots of money and no homework, I dream of owning a water maker.
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BVI Spring Regatta Wins Silver Medal from the Clean Regattas Program
The BVI has no pump-out stations, the BVI Spring Regatta has creatively embraced the
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The Moorings Opens Far East Location in Thailand
The Mooring opens in Phuket, Thailand. Openings offers tremendous variety to bareboat vacationers.
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New Trash Islands Discovered
Scientists studying the largest of the new islands know it by several names including the Pacific Trash Vortex, the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, and the Eastern Pacific Patch.
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The Dish with Fathers Day 2010
This year it's on the 20th, a great day to spoil Dad with a delicious breakfast or lunch before you take him
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Heavy Weather Advice for Light Weight Sailors
I'm an international weather wimp. The funny thing is that many sailors think I know something about heavy weather because I've ocean-sailed for the last five decades and circumnavigated a time or two. I don't.
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Sailing with Charlie with Clairvoyance
Charlie was busy going over the safety equipment on a yacht tied to the dock when a huge commotion erupted nearby. A little old lady was standing on the dock crying uncontrollably and was in a most distraught state of mind.
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BVI Spring Regatta Greets Fleet of 103 in April 2010
Thousands of sailors and visitors were drawn to the week-long 39th BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival at Nanny Cay on Tortola from March 29 to April 4 this year.
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St Thomas Native Thomas Barrows Named 2010 Collegiate Sailor of the Year
2010 College Sailor of the Year – Thomas Barrows, a graduating senior from Yale University and four-time recipient of ICSA All-American Honors (2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010), has been named the ICSA’s 2010 College Sailor of the Year.
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Conservation-minded Lionfish Tournament Planned
Divers from the U.S. and the Bahamas will unite to battle the Lionfish invasion of the reefs in Abaco, Bahamas on June 16. While beautiful to behold, voracious lionfish are devastating the Bahamian reefs
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29th Excellent Easter Regatta Results
Days prior to the 29th running of Bequia's Easter Regatta, the Admiralty Bay anchorage began to swell dangerously.
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2nd Curacao Windsurfing Challenge in 2010
During this year's Easter weekend, sailing enthusiasts were watching or participating in the Curaçao Regatta and the Curaçao Challenge International windsurf competition.
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Extra Day Added to Heineken Regatta Curacao Nov 2010
The third edition of the Heineken Regatta Curaçao will be held on November 12, 13 and 14, 2010.
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Easter Weekend 2010 was Full of Sailing Activities in Curacao
Curaçao experienced two major sailing events over the Easter weekend.
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Profile of Frank Virgintino Cruising Ambassador of DR
An avid cruiser, cruising guide author and marina designer and builder named Frank Virgintino wants visitors to remember to visit the northern Caribbean - especially the Dominican Republic.
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Nerone Wins a Tight Race in Rolex Farr 40 Worlds 2010
The Rolex Farr 40 Worlds series held at Casa de Campo from April 21 to 24 was decided on the final race of the final day, raced in front of a huge spectator fleet from rubber ducks to 25 meter sport fishers.
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First Surfing Contest in Grenada in Spring 2010
An American invasion sometime in the mid 1980s, a region of Spain, or perhaps spices - these are the things that people typically associate with Grenada, but not surfing.
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Port Louis Marine Welcomes Summer 2010 Yachts
As Grenada's busy winter of 2010 ends, a season that saw a record turnout for the 17th Grenada Sailing Festival's Port Louis Regatta, All at Sea talked with Danny Donelan, Sales and Marketing Manager.
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Spice Islands Services for Boaters in 2010 Part II
The Spice Island has it all. For yachtsmen looking to work on or store their boat, there are three facilities available, eagerly awaiting your arrival and ready to serve your needs.
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Past Americas Cup Challenger Captures New Prize in Newport
British entrepreneur and yachtsman Peter de Savary has recently returned to Newport, Rhode Island to chart a new course, this time on land, rather than at sea.
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No Overnight Visits Allowed in Coral Reef National Monument
Overnight visits are not allowed in St. John's V.I. Coral Reef National Monument except when a major storm threatens. This includes the popular Hurricane Hole, park officials have said.
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Yachties Giving back in St Lucia at The Marina at Marigot Bay
It is said that charity begins at home and for the yacht Blue Eyes – patrons of The Marina at Marigot Bay – Marigot Bay is just that, a second home.
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Virgin Gorda VISAR Crew Gets New Boat in 2010
Phil Aspinall (VISAR President) proudly handed over the keys to the long awaited new rescue boat for the Virgin Gorda crew.
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First Outing of Les Voiles de Saint Barth a Success
The first edition of Les Voiles de Saint Barth - a new nautical event launched by the island of St Barth and its Tourism Committee in conjunction with the Port of Gustavia and the St Barth Yacht Club - was deemed a success.
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Budget Rent A Car Dolphin Derby 2010 Results
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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2nd Annual Palmas Del Mar Tournament Results
After two days of fishing, it was Pink Lady and its owner, Alberto
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Caribbean News June 2010
Caribbean News June 2010
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Yacht Club News June 2010
Yacht Club News June 2010
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Match Racing Growing in the Caribbean in Spring 2010
Match racing, where two identical sailboats duel one-on-one in a test of the skipper and crew's skill and mental acuity, is catching on in the Caribbean region.
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Netherlands Antilles Juniors Compete in South American Optimist Championship 2010
During the Optimist SudAmericano held over Easter in Uruguay, lightweight sailors were definitely in favour among the 168 from 18 countries who participated in Punta del Este.
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Working in the Engine Room
The problem is that there is still no escaping the fact that Wired is a 30 year-old boat, and harbors some old equipment and outdated thinking which extends to the onboard electrical system. Complex and cumbersome might be fitting adjectives.
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Saving Money by Doing Laundry on Board
Julie read the cruising books and explored websites. She Googled the camping outfitting websites where there is a wealth of information and options. We now have our own laundry on board and it cost us less than $200...
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Sail Safe and Sound
Your boat is booked, the bags are almost packed and you're counting down the days to a perfect charter sail-away vacation. It will be just that - as long as you tack around some health and safety issues common to tropical places.
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