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June_2010 49 pages
A Caribbean Family Legacy in Island Water World
Three Generation History of Island Water World
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Stand Up Paddleboarding Grows in Caribbean in 2010
The surf-inspired sport is really a hybrid between paddle sports and surfing and is known by its enthusiastic fan club as
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Budget Marine and Gill Put Foul Weather Gear to Test
It's good to know that tomorrow's sailing gear has been developed, tried and tested here in the Caribbean.
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Plans announced for 2012 World ARC Round the World Rally
World ARC, the round the world yacht rally, is gearing up for another circumnavigation with the announcement today by organisers World Cruising Club that the entry list has opened for the 2012 edition
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Are You a Member of the IGY Anchor Club
At Island Global Yachting, we are dedicated to providing the world’s premier yachting experiences and servicing the finest vessels on the seas today. We are pleased to unveil the new 2010 awards program for our top captains.
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Yacht Help Group opens new provisioning department in Antibes
Following Yacht Helps Group’s first successful season based in Antibes providing a host of services to superyachts, YHG Antibes has now expanded to provide a specialist Provisions and Wine/Drinks department.
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Ran Wins Racing 1 at Antigua Sailing Week 2010
With many class overall results resting on the last day's racing, a grand finale was guaranteed for the 43rd Antigua Sailing Week held April 24 to 30.
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Woodvale Challenge Boats Row Across the Atlantic in Spring 2010
The last of the transatlantic rowers arrived in English Harbor, Antigua on April 24. James Ketchell completed the 2009/2010 Woodvale Challenge, a grueling 2,548 mile row across the Atlantic to Antigua in 110 days.
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First Class All the Way for Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta 2010
The heavy rain dampened last minute touch-ups but not the spirit of the 50 plus beauties gathered for one of the world's most ostentatious yachting events, the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta.
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Marine Industry Gears Up for 2nd Spin-A-Thon to Benefit Kids In Distress
The marine industry rides in support of the prevention of child abuse and neglect for all our community’s children on July 16th at the Zoo Health Club on Ft. Lauderdale Beach.
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IYT to Offer Places in its Crew Training Courses on eBay
IYT of Fort Lauderdale will, for the first time, offer places on several of it's courses on ebay. The initiative is aimed at encouraging yacht crew who have suffered at the hands of the recent economic downturn
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Florida Boat Sales-Use Tax Cap Is Approved
In what amounts to a major victory for Florida’s struggling marine industry, a measure limiting the sales-use tax on boat purchases now is poised to become law. Florida Governor Charlie Crist signed the larger Jobs for Florida Bill.
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Sea Tow in Broward Initiates Free Automated Radio Check System
In an effort to promote safe boating, Sea Tow Ft. Lauderdale is now providing to the boating public, free automated marine radio check system, on VHF marine channel 27, 24/7/365.
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Yacht Setantii Abandoned during Atlantic Rally to Europe
The crew of the yacht Setantii, a 2004 Sweden 42 en route to Horta, Azores were successfully evacuated this morning (28 May 2010), following a collision with a submerged object 600 nautical miles west of the Azores
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Voiles de Saint Barth Scheduled for 4th to 9th April 2011
The second edition of the Voiles de Saint Barth will take place between 4th and 9th April 2011. François Tolède and Luc Poupon, representing St. Barts Yacht Club, which organises the event, have just confirmed the dates after talks with competitors
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Sailing to Stardom in the Caribbean
In the spring of 2009, movie scouts were combing the Virgin Islands, looking for 1950s-era boats as props for a new Johnny Depp flick.
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Team BVI Raises Funds for Optinams to Prepare for Canada
Some of the hardest working athletes at the BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival were not sailing but selling. Their goal? Raising funds from raffle tickets so the five-member BVI Team Optimist can travel to Optinams.
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Special Delivery Wins 2010 Atlantic Cup Rally
The eighteen sailboats in this year’s Atlantic Cup offshore sailing rally from Tortola to Bermuda departed in brisk northeast winds for the 850 mile passage.
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Parts and Power Tortola Strives for Excellence by Investing in its People
Parts & Power Ltd, of Tortola, recently completed a 4 day Organization and Time Management course for their personnel concentrating on increased Customer Satisfaction.
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June_2011 30 pages
Skylark and Sea Ghost Victorious in 45th Antigua and Barbuda Sport Fishing Tournament
The prize giving party of the 45th Antigua and Barbuda Sport Fishing Tournament declared an end to this year's tournament and pronounced the out and out winners in Nelson's Dockyard, English Harbour.
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2000 Dollar Prize for Largest Kingfish at Bastille Day Kingfish Tournament Set for July 10 2011
Catch the largest kingfish and earn more than bragging rights!
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John Rose Top Angler in Dolphin Derby Fishing Tournament 2011
The catch of a 36.41-pound dolphin (mahi-mahi) earned St. Thomas angler, Craig John Rose, Top Angler and a $1,000 cash prize.
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Shark Awareness Dive Lunch with Predators
The main reason for these dives is to educate people about sharks and in so doing ensure the sharks' protection and survival...
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The Dish with Cook Out and Picnic Favorities 2011
Summer and picnics are such a special time for sampling new wines and driving/sailing, car/boat, to your favorite venue.
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Caribbean News June 2011
Caribbean News from Around Our Region June 2011
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Yacht Club News June 2011
Yacht Club News from Around Our Region June 2011
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Four Men One Raft One Ocean
It started with an ad in a British newspaper: Fancy rafting across the Atlantic? Famous traveler requires three crew. Must be OAP. Serious adventurers only.
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Adapt or Die Laughing
Having grown up aboard an old wooden schooner, the sight of a crowd unexpectedly gathered around my boat as I return to a marina always gives me a jolt. Is my vessel sinking? Is my tired-looking spouse throwing my Viagra into the water?
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Sailing with Charlie with The Dinghy
'Don't judge a man by the size of his dinghy'; is a hackneyed expression that often elicits groans rather than laughter, but let's get things straight here - judging a man by his dinghy may be a valid assessment.
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IGY Newport Yacht Club and Marina to Undergo Mega Yacht Expansion
IGY has announced significant mega yacht expansion plans at the Newport Yacht Club and Marina. The expansion will substantially increase the number of berths available to mega yachts (vessels over 80 ft).
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IGY Marinas Signs Management Agreement With Marina Papagayo
IGY Marinas announces the addition of Marina Papagayo to its global network of premier yachting destinations.
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2011 Premiers Cup International Youth Regatta in July
On July 8th, 9th and 10th, KATS BVI along with the Rotary, Rotaract and Interact Clubs of the BVI, and Platinum Sponsor Digicel, will host their 13th Annual Premiere's Cup Intl Youth Regatta at Nanny Cay Marina.
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Profile of Puerto Rican Fernando Monllor in 2011
It was the Sunfish that Monllor first learned to sail at age six. He and his father would head out on the nearly 14-foot normally single-handed sailboat just for fun...
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Fast and Beautiful Antiguan Classic Regatta 2011
Sixty-eight yachts ranging in size from the 26-foot, David Boyd Sloop, Springtide, to the 180-foot Andre Hoek Ketch, Marie, competed in the 24th Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta.
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Oyster Regatta 2011 Off to a Flying Start
Little wonder that when considering a new venue for their biannual regatta and rendezvous, British based Oyster Marine Ltd., was seduced by the lure of Port Louis and the 'Spice Island'.
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Docklines from the Errol Flynn Marina in Jamaica June 2011
New Happenings at Errol Flynn Marina, Port Antonio, Jamaica
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Rambler Wins Les Voiles De Saint Barth 2011
Returning to defend their title in the maxi yacht class for the second edition of Les Voiles de Saint Barth, George David's Rambler 100 blazed to the finish line...
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An In Depth Guide to St John
St. John is a hugely pleasing anomaly in the United States Virgin Islands. Most every modern amenity, from over-the-counter cough medicines to gourmet cheeses and fine wines, are readily accessible...
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Solo Sailing a Voyage of Encounters
Aurora Canessa is attempting to become the first Argentinean women to sail solo across the Atlantic Ocean.
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BVI Spring Regatta Forty Years and Going Strong
There's one thing you always have to admire about the BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival, held this year March 29th to April 3rd, out of Nanny Cay Marina on Tortola. That is, there's always something new.
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Necker Belle Sets 2011 BVI Spring Regatta Record
This year at BVI Spring Regatta, Sir Richard Branson's 105-foot luxury cruising catamaran Necker Belle, earned the distinction of being the largest multihull to ever pierce a Spring Regatta start line.
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BVI Sailors Head to Greece for Special Olympics Summer Games 2011
Two of the young Sailability BVI sailors, Glenford Gordon and Lenford Pope, will join teammates Delray Gordon and Akeem David for the Special Olympics World Summer Games in Athens held June 25th to July 4th, 2011.
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Team Intac Crowley Look to Conquer Melges 32 World
A team of U.S. and British Virgin Islands' sailors are out to conquer the world, the world of sailing that is, and to bring that world to the Caribbean. And they are well on their way.
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Childproofing Your Motoryacht or Any Yacht
Cruising with very young children onboard can be a fun and rewarding experience, for both child and adult, but it does offer some challenges...
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Finding Crew of the Right Brew
If you've been cruising away from home for a long period, this may be the perfect time to connect with some old mates. Or if you are just too intrigued by the possibility of meeting new exciting sailing buddies, where do you search?
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Namaste the Stolen Boat Found
The call went out via e-mail from a marine surveying company based in Hamburg, Germany, on behalf of an insurance company and yacht owner: be on the look-out for a Norwegian Lagoon 380 Premium reported missing...
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Washington State Copper Paint Phase Out Will Not Impact Large Yachts
A new bill passed by the Washington state legislature this month begins the phase-out of copper bottom paint on all recreational boats less than 65-feet in length.
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Trinity Billy Smith Featured Speaker at Various Superyacht Symposia
Trinity Yachts, LLC is pleased to announce that in both June 2011 and May 2011, Vice President, William S. Smith will, and has, offered his insight and deep understanding of issues affecting the large yacht industry.
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NEW Contract for 120 Foot Raised Pilothouse Trinity Motoryacht
US Yacht Builder, Trinity Yachts, LLC announces a new construction contract for a high speed, 120’ x 26’ (36.6m x 7.9m) raised pilothouse motoryacht for an experienced American yachtsman.
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March_2009 37 pages
Another Sunrise in Paradise
Next to me is another human being. She breathes in and she breathes out. I watch. And watch some more
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Sailing with Charlie - Mega Yacht
The ‘season’ is here and this year the Virgin Islands have been the destination of choice for many mega yachts of the rich and famous
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Caribbean Cooking: Toasting St. Patrick's Day and Celebrating the Green
17th March is fast approaching and along with that date is St. Patrick’s Day and a time to celebrate in true Irish fashion.
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Pirates Ahoy!
The Anguilla Youth Sailing Club is committed to teaching children to sail and has a strong scholarship programme enabling all children to learn regard
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Bahia de Tres on Colombia's Northern Coast
One of the most enjoyable aspects of cruising is the discovery of just how much beauty exists on our planet
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5th Annual Culebra Heineken Intl Regatta and Dinghy Regatta Set for March 20
New host destination. New classes. New round-the-island course are just some of what to look forward to at 5th Culebra Heineken Intl Regatta
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Perseverence and Preservation - Foxy Callwood MBE
The 2009 list of MBEs includes professors, policy makers, scientific researchers, Olympic athletes, doctors, embassy officials and one barefoot, balla
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Boat Building in the Boondocks - Part Two
Part Two of Peter Muilenburg story about the Coral Bay U.S. Virgin Islands Cowhorns
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2009 St. Barth Bucket - Preview of the 2009 Regatta
The highlight of the nautical calendar on the French Caribbean island of St. Barthélemy is the annual St. Barth Bucket
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What are They Waiting For
Environmentalists are demanding action to protect threatened and endangered species while a government bureaucracy insists that further study is requi
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Curacao's 25th End of the Year Race
Curaçao sailors in all kinds of sailing craft from windsurfing boards and sunfishes to 50-foot yachts gathered the last weekend of 2008
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Caribbean News - Mar 09
Caribbean News from around the region for March 2009
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Yacht Club News - Mar 09
Yacht Club News from across the Caribbean for March 2009
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Downwind Sailing: Run With It
Broad reaching and running present the least amount of resistance and stress to your boat.
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Making Connections
Boat wires are subject to a lot of vibration and should not be soldered. If they are, the soldered part is usually fine
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Behind the Scenes: Regatta Volunteers
It takes a core of talented and dedicated volunteers for small islands to put on big international regattas – and to do it well.
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2009 Preview: Caribbean Spring Regattas - Part Two
Winter racing gives way to spring and summer regattas that lead right up to hurricane season
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What Comes After an Opti: The Intl 420
There’s one big question when kids age out of the Optimist dinghy: What’s next
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Haitian Inspiration
In 2006 Mike and Phelix create the “Good Samaritan Foundation” with goals of health, welfare and education of the Vachois people
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Pudley Dope
We had swashbuckling characters back then—real people from life’s cubby holes who formed the newly-created crewed charter boat business
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Living Outside the Limits - The Cruising Lifestyle
Once adjusted to the differences from living on land and the changing of mental attitudes from “wants” to “needs” living aboard seems a sensib
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Cruising Tales: The Hard Way to Catch a Fish and Other Adventures
During another down time between charters when we took Avenir II to Leinster Bay on the north side of St. John
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Jol Byerley's Mar 09 Letter from Antigua
The annual Nelson Pursuit Race off the south coast of Antigua was held on New Years Eve and something like 41 vessels ranging from 17 to 100 feet took
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Rhythm of Blue - A Visit to Nancy Nicholson's Studio
Rhythm of Blue. Located in Falmouth, it’s like a gift box from a jewelry store, small but full of gems
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Fishing's Renaissance Man: Guy Harvey
You’ve probably seen Guy Harvey’s marine artwork and perhaps even worn one of his shirts. But Harvey’s passions and skill-set extend far beyond
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45 Boats Turn Out for 40th Spice Island Billfish Tournament
Grenada’s premier angling event celebrated its 40th Anniversary January 20 to 23, 2009 with 45 boats participating
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Don't Miss the Grenada Round-The-Island-Race on March 13
The Grenada South Coast Yacht Club is pleased to announce the exciting weekend line up for this year’s Grenada Round-the-Island Race
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57 Caribbean Sailors Attend 38th Annual Orange Bowl Youth Regatta
Wind conditions ranging from 6 to 15 knots offered something for every one of the 675 sailors competing in the 38th annual Orange Bowl Youth Regatta
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ARC and Megayachts Pour Cash into St. Lucia
Yachtsmen and visitors to St. Lucia for December’s Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) pumped an estimated $6 million directly into the local economy
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29th St. Maarten Heineken Pledge SERIOUS FUN This Month
In order to avoid any threat to the long-term continuity of the event, the organizers decided to consolidate more of the sailing control centers and r
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Fourth St. Maarten Classic Yacht Regatta
With just four boats on the start line for the Fourth St Maarten Classic Yacht Regatta January 23 to 25, the mood could so easily have been gloomy
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Spirited New Reasons to Compete in the 36th Rolex Regatta
The 2009 International Rolex Regatta at the St. Thomas Yacht Club, with racing starting on Friday, March 27, will see the return of cheap and plentifu
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Sailors Breeze In for Charlotte Amalie Spectacle
With a strong Easterly to propel it, the fleet competing in the three-day International Rolex Regatta put on a colorful show for spectators in St. Tho
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International Rolex Regatta Showdown in St. Thomas Results
Hundreds of sailors hit the water today for a final showdown in one of the most spectacular sailing arenas in the Caribbean if not the world.
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Changes in Latitude - Luxury Girl Wins Halyard Challenge
The Christmas winds died down, the New Year's Eve hangovers receded and the Territory's sailors came out in early January for the first races
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Tortola's Christmas Presents to Haiti
Through their international network, the Rotary Club of Tortola established a partnership with the local Haitian Rotary in Les Cayes to ensure funds a
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Local Businesses Play a Part in the Success of BVI Spring Regatta
The 38th annual BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival, March 30 - April 5, 2009, could not work without the support of the local community
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March_2010 52 pages
Showdown for the Bluefin and Endangered Species Status 2010
Status of the endangered species, the Bluefin Tuna.
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The Dish with March Madness 2010
March Madness Food to make
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The Lighter Side of AIS
The biggest advance in marine electronics in recent history is the Automatic Identification System - commonly referred to as AIS.
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Investment and Maintenance of Onboard Watermakers Part 3
We examine the initial investment, installation and long-term maintenance involved in a typical sea-going desalinization unit.
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Aruba Customs has Started eSeaClear for Visiting Yachts
As of March 2010, Aruba Customs has started to implement eSeaClear to aid visiting yachts clearing customs.
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Destination Bequia 2010
Nine miles south of St. Vincent in the Grenadines, Bequia, an island of just under 5,000 people, friendly and forthcoming, is steeped in seafaring traditions - fishing, whaling and boat-building - that endure to this day.
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Bequia Easter Regatta Expects 50 or More Yachts
Over last 29 years, the Bequia Easter Regatta has grown into one of the region's most popular and well-attended regattas, with visitors and competitors coming from all over the world to be in Bequia for the four days of racing action over the long Ea
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Rolex Farr 40 Worlds 2010 in Casa de Campo Dominican Republic
With the participation of the best athletes in the sport of sailing, the 2010 Rolex Farr 40 World Championship comes to Caribbean waters for the first time, from April 21 to 24, based at the Casa de Campo Marina in La Romana, Dominican Republic.
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Paolo Rinaldi Wins Commodores Cup 2009
On Wednesday, December 30, the Dominican Republic's Casa de Campo Yacht Club celebrated its Commodores Cup Challenge.
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Farr 40 Fleet Heads to Caribbean for 2010 Rolex Farr 40 Worlds
When the Farr 40s arrive in the Dominican Republic later next month, April 21-24, all eyes will be on the defending World Champion, Jim Richardson's Barking Mad (USA)
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Boaters in Caribbean Help Haiti after January 2010 Earthquake
When the earth stopped shaking on Tuesday afternoon, January 12, 2010, the critical needs of the Haitian people resonated throughout the Caribbean's nautical community, where many have lived through aftereffects of far less deadly natural disasters.
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Taking Our Charterers to Saba A Unique Island in Dutch Antilles
Whadda you do with your charter guests who are on their fourth charter and want a unique island to explore? If you are in the Dutch Antilles, take them to Saba.
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Circumnavigators Given Farewell at World ARC Flotilla
It started with a chance conversation on C dock in Rodney Bay Marina, St Lucia. I'd recently arrived with the ARC and was chatting to the crew of one of the boats going on to the World ARC.
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IGYs Adam Foster General Manager at Rodney Bay
I sat down with Adam Foster at Bosun's Restaurant in Rodney Bay Marina, Saint Lucia, in mid-December and we talked about his job as General Manager at Rodney Bay Marina.
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Ten Sailors Qualify as Instructors in Trinidad and Tobago December 2009
The day before Christmas Eve saw ten young sailors reach the end of a five day course qualifying them as Trinidad & Tobago Sailing Association Level 2 Dinghy Instructors.
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2nd St Patricks Day GO GREEN Event at Bitter End Yacht Club a SUCCESS
St. Patrick’s Day Beach clean-up at the Bitter End Yacht Club was a success as participants helped bring in the items that wash up on the beaches and get lodged into the mangroves of the BVI.
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Hanuman Wins 15th Annual New Year Eve Regatta 2009
In spite of steady squalls, high seas, and winds gusting at 30 knots, the 15th annual New Year's Eve Regatta took place on December 31, 2009 on St. Barth.
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Antigua End of the Year Tradition Nelsons Pursuit Race 2009
Yet again the annual Nelson's Pursuit Race hosted by the Antigua Yacht Club was a great success. Held each year on 31st December, the race start and finish is off English Harbour, the entrance to Nelson's Dockyard.
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Robbie Ferron A Dynamic Driving Force for Thirty Years
The self-effacing organizer, Robbie Ferron, of this month's 30th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta from the very beginning doesn't like to be put in the limelight, but rather chooses to work - and work hard - behind the scenes, just because he likes what
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Colorful Sailing in Anna Bay at 26th End of Year Race in Curacao
Curacao's End of the Year's Race, traditionally held on the last Sunday of the year, was organized for the 26th time by race director Ivo van Dooren and the Sea Scouts of the Mgr. Verriet Group. Weather conditions were variable this year.
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Caribbean News March 2010
Caribbean News from around the region for March 2010
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Yacht Club News March 2010
Yacht Club News from around the Caribbean March 2010
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Caribbean Kids Excel at Orange Bowl 2009
The waters of Biscayne Bay were awash in boats and marine life during the 40th annual Orange Bowl International Youth Regatta, hosted out of Miami, Florida's Coral Reef Yacht Club December 26 to 30.
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April to June Spring Regatta Preview 2010
Regatta season in the Caribbean continues to be 'hot'; as winter gives way to spring in April, May and June. There are events in the north and south, for hard-core racers and cruising racers, as well as accompanying parties in every port.
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What is in Your Sail Repair Toolkit
Article on sail repair materials and tools to have on board your vessel.
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What Should you Take on a Charter Vacation
To learn about that perfect balance between packing too little and too much, we went in search of the experts who were anchored in the BVI.
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Island Global Yachting Unveils UPDATED Megayacht Loyalty Program
After enrolling nearly 200 megayacht captains in its inaugural year,
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Marine Travelift names Erich Pfeifer VP of Business Development and Marketing
Pfeifer will be responsible for all industrial and government sales, as well as marine sales in the Americas. He will also oversee all Marketing efforts and activities for the Company.
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Buying a Used Boat Then Avoid the Paperwork Pitfalls
Finding a Boat is Easy - It's harder, however, to walk away from a boat that pulls at your heart strings -- but may have skeletons hiding in the closet such as a cloudy title or other issues.
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Battle of the Big Boats at 43rd Antigua Sailing Week
With the likes of Niklas Zennstrom's 72-footer Ran, Tom Hill's custom Reichel Pugh 75 Titan 15, Austin Fragomen's JV TP52 Interlodge, and Mike Slade's 100ft super maxi ICAP Leopard all toning up for 43rd edition of Antigua Sailing Week, competition i
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Region Guadeloupe Takes Line Honors at the 2010 RORC Caribbean 600
John Burnie, skipper of Region Guadeloupe spoke dockside in Falmouth Harbour. “This year’s race was more difficult in many respects, especially tactically
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Carriacou Sailing Series Results A Small Race with Big Fun
Boats trickled into Tyrell Bay for the Carriacou Sailing Series; three on a ship; two under tow; eight under sail.
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South Grenada Regatta 2010 Hits Record Numbers
A truly international field of 21 boats registered for the 2 days of racing for the South Grenada Regatta hosted by Le Phare Bleu Marina
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Cruising Rally Association Honors Davis Murray
Twenty-four sailors who have completed over 10,000 miles in Cruising Rally Association offshore rallies were recognized as
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Bob Fisher the Godfather of Yacht Racing in Puerto Rico
Anyone who has raced sailboats out of Puerto Rico's east coast in the last 40 years is sure to know Bob Fisher. This Indiana native, who settled on the island in 1951, has long been a driving force on the sailboat racing scene and has helped to put P
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Busy Season for Palmas Del Mar Yacht Club at Start of 2010
Barely into the second year of operation, Palmas Del Mar Yacht Club will host some of the Caribbean's new and high profile International sailing and fishing events for 2010.
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Success at Puerto Rico Heineken International Regatta and Puerto Rico International Dinghy Regatta
Sailors from throughout the northern Caribbean converged at the new 162-slip full-service Palmas del Mar Yacht Club & Marina for the Puerto Rico Heineken International Regatta
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Voiles de Saint Barth Makes Debut April 6 to 11 2010
The local council in Saint Barthelemy, the tourist board and the Saint Barth Yacht Club are establishing a new sailing event from Tuesday to Sunday, April 6 to 11, open to classic and modern yachts, superyachts, racing-cruisers, as well as racing mul
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Upcoming Budget Marine Match Racing 2010
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 as one of key match racing events in the Caribbean.
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Team Sunsail Sea Rescue St Maarten 2 Takes Win
The first annual Rescuers Regatta, organized in December by the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta office, was deemed a complete success.
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Beneteau First 40.7 Wins Gill Commodores Cup
Reed and team at this opening event of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta, managed to hold off not only similar designs such as a J/120 and a couple of A40s, but also five other First 40.7s
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Bumper Finale in St Maarten at 30th St.Maarten Heineken Regatta
There can be few events in the world that match St. Maarten Heineken Regatta’s unique cocktail of fun and serious racing.
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Little Toot in St. Thomas is Restored
Baby boomers may well remember their parents or grandparents reading them the tale of Little Toot. Bound in cardboard and colorfully illustrated, this 1939-published children's story tells about a little tugboat that grew up to save the day.
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VIGFA and VIHTA Donate 50000 Dollars to St Thomas Boys and Girls Club in 2009
Christmas came early to the Boys & Girls Club of the Virgin Islands' St. Thomas location when members of the Virgin Islands Game Fishing Club (VIGFC) and the U.S. Virgin Islands Hotel & Tourism Association (VIHTA) presented a check totaling $50,0
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Kevin Lussier Appointed NEW GM at Yacht Haven Grande Marina STT
Kevin Lussier, CMM, has been appointed general manager for Yacht Haven Grande St. Thomas, as announced by Island Global Yachting (IGY)
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Starting to Heat Up for St Thomas International Rolex Regatta
Energy is starting to rise for the St Thomas International Rolex Regatta happening at the end of March. The boats are starting to arrive and warm-up races are happening.
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New Owner New Classes New Services at The Captain School St Thomas
Native Virgin Islander, Capt. John Holmberg, bought The Captain School from Capt. Patrick Casey. Casey, who opened the school in the 1990s still serves as a visiting instructor.
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Transatlantic Victory for Geoff Holt
Geoff Holt is used to challenges - the bigger the better - and as a sailor, he has a logbook of amazing accomplishments. Most have come from overcoming an accident that confined him to a wheelchair but did not prevent him from sailing.
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Lunch and Lessons at the Lounge with Jeremy Wright of Trellis Bay
The word on the tarmac is that Tortola's Trellis Bay Kitchen is the unofficial but best departure lounge in the Caribbean.
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Music Models and Mount Gay at BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Fest
The BVI will be party central with the festivities kicking off an Nanny Cay Resort and Marina, moving to Bitter End and then returning to the Regatta Village at Nanny Cay
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New Courses at 2010 BVI Spring Regatta Give Big Boys Chance to Strut Their Stuff
Two new courses for the likes of Tom Hill’s new Titan XV, Bill Alcotts’Andrew’s 68’, Equation and Caribbean based Salsi’s Bella Pita
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Pre Register and Win FREE DRINKS at BVI Spring Regatta
Not many people would turn down a chance to win up to $350 in FREE drink tickets. Pre-register your boat for BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival and you might just win.
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March_2011 75 pages
Shell Games with Hermit Crabs
I admit when I saw a line of hermit crabs holding onto each other stretching across the sandy path at Two Foot Bay, I thought it was about sex. I was wrong; it was about real estate.
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The Dish with St Pattys Day Dishes
St. Patty's Day Dishes
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Do You Excel or Slap On More Paint?
Editor's Log for March 2011
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Caribbean News March 2011
Caribbean News March 2011
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Yacht Club News March 2011
Yacht Club News from around the region for March 2011
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Australian Margaret Bowling Seeks Rowing Record
Have you crossed an ocean under sail? How would you like to repeat the challenge in a rowing boat? Australian Margaret Bowling is doing just that.
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Big Boats and Big Names at 31st St Maarten Heineken Regatta
That Caribbean Regattas can pull in the big names of ocean racing is a testament to the quality of these events. Some regattas have fallen by the wayside, yet the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta seems to get stronger every year.
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Destination St Kitts and Nevis
St. Kitts and Nevis are two islands whose verdant summits are almost permanently nestled in white fluffy clouds. They are the quintessence of the Caribbean.
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High Life in the Lowlands
I'm currently in Amsterdam and attempting to teach our ten week old granddaughter Soku how to sail. This isn't going too well ...
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Old Sailors Never Die
In the USVI, octogenarian Augie Hollen is a legendary boat builder. So it was with great interest and anticipation that I learned of the launching of his latest creation, Skedaddle.
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Sweet Success for Sweet Surrender in Diamond Dash 2011
More than just a good wind contributed to the success of this year's Diamond Dash Race.
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The Moorings Partners with Sail Caribbean Divers in the British Virgin Islands
Sail Caribbean Divers will operate a reservations desk offering Rendezvous Diving and Scuba Educational Programs to The Moorings charter guests.
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Best Optimist Racing in the Caribbean Set for Scotiabank International Optimist Regatta
STYC will play host to the best Optimist dinghy training, team and fleet racing in the Caribbean. Register now for the Sea Star Clinic, June 20-22, the Sea Star Team Race, June 23, and Scotiabank International Optimist Regatta, June 24-26.
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St Lucia Youth Sailors Cross Channel for International Regatta in Martinique
The St. Lucia Yacht Club’s Youth Sailing Programme saw a team of 8 young Optimist and Laser sailors and coaches off to Schoelcher, Martinique to compete in the 21st annual Semaine Internationale de Schoelcher.
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Caribbean Sailors Compete in Orange Bowl Youth Regatta 2010
One of the biggest challenges to the Caribbean's sailors is small fleets. That's what makes racing in big events so attractive.
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Cruising Permit Rebate Saves Anglers up to 300USD for 28th Annual Treasure Cay Billfish Tournament
Competitors for the 28th Annual Treasure Cay Billfish Tournament (TCBT) can save up to $300 with the first-ever offer of a Bahamas Cruising Permit rebate.
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Blast off - RORC Caribbean 600 Starts in Antigua
As if by magic, the tradewinds blew into the starting area launching the RORC Caribbean 600 fleet into action for the start of what is probably the world’s most exciting 600- mile offshore race.
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Thrills and Spills - Day 2 of RORC Caribbean 600
By mid-morning on day two, the RORC Caribbean 600 was very much living up to its billing as a high-speed thrilling race around the stunning Caribbean.
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Mike Slades ICAP Leopard Completes RORC Caribbean 600
George David's Rambler 100 may have defeated Mike Slade's ICAP Leopard, but Slade was his usual charming self dockside, he even quoted Shakespeare
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The Winds of Change with Green Cargo
Tres Hombres is more than just a cargo boat on a voyage. Netherlands-based Fairtransport believes it can be competitive in an oil-driven maritime world by delivering cargo the old fashioned way, by wind and sail.
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Rudy Dovale Race Proceeds Sunfish Worlds 2011
The second weekend in January saw 27 Sunfish dinghies compete in the 29th Rudy Dovale Race in Curaçao. This was the sixth of seven qualifying races for the Sunfish World Championships.
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Traditional Dutch New Years Dive 2011
Unique among the various Dutch traditions is the New Year's Dive, which takes place on the first day of the year. At noon thousands of people in Holland dive into the freezing cold North Sea...
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Odile van Aanholt Wins Medals at Optimist Worlds
Odile van Aanholt from Curaçao took the Gold Medal for youngsters under 12, and Bronze Medal for girls, at the Optimist Worlds in Malaysia.
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Caribbean Nautical Named Title Sponsor of Curacao Blue Marlin Tournament
Caribbean Nautical, Mercury Marine’s dealer in the island of Curacao will now be the main sponsor of one of the largest and most important events in the island. The annual Curacao Yacht Club Blue Marlin Release Tournament.
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Long Term Yacht Storage at Curacao Marine with NO Time Restriction
Owners can now store their yachts or boats indefinitely in Curacao now that Curacao Marine has achieved Free Zone Status. No more hassles obtaining permits and extensions.
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Notice of Race Posted for 5th Annual Casa de Campo Regatta
Come one - come all! The 5th Annual Casa de Campo Regatta is happening on March 11-13th on the beautiful island of the Dominican Republic. Casa de Campo Yacht Club proves the perfect location for a world class regatta
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Trinis Sweep Budget Marine Spice Island Billfish Tournament 2011
Size definitely matters. However, in this era of conservation it's points, or the number of fish released, that adds up to winning a tournament.
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Grenadas Yacht Crime Declines with Emergency Yachtline Launch
The Marine and Yachting Association of Grenada (MAYAG) has teamed up with the Royal Grenada Police Force (RGPF) for the second year in a row to preserve the safety and security enjoyed by cruisers visiting Grenada.
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March 2011 Docklines from the Errol Flynn Marina and Shipyard Jamaica
Dale Westin shares his Newsletter from the Famous Errol Flynn Marina and Shipyard in Port Antonio, Jamaica.
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Cuba Jamaica Cayman Agree to Co-op Marine Promotion Plan
With anticipation that US President Obama will soon lift the travel ban on American tourists visiting Cuba, representatives of Cuba, Jamaica and the Cayman Islands met to draft a strategy to handle the predicted influx of boats heading south.
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Increased Interest Prompts Extension of Transatlantic Race Entry Deadline to March 31
With the transatlantic fleet now over 30 entries and many new inquiries following the success of the RORC Caribbean 600 - the organizers encourage those interested to enter the TR 2011 as soon as possible to secure a spot
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San Juan to Host 2011 ISAF Annual Conference
Puerto Rico will host the 2011 International Sailing Federation (ISAF) Annual Conference in San Juan at the Caribe Hilton Hotel from November 3-13.
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Get ready to Sail and Party at Puerto Rico Heineken INTL Regatta - March 18-20
Top notch yacht racing off Puerto Rico's beautiful southeast shores. Racing classes that attract sailors from the Caribbean and from around the world. Shore side parties that boast the best of island hospitality.
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Near Record Fleet Set to Sail in Puerto Rico Heineken International Regatta
Sailors from throughout Puerto Rico and the northern Caribbean have converged in Palmas del Mar Yacht Club & Marina for the Puerto Rico Heineken International Regatta and Puerto Rico International Dinghy Regatta.
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Ghost Wins St Barths 2010 New Years Eve Regatta
Ghost, a first-timer in the annual St. Barth's New Year's Eve Regatta, clocked the fastest time around the island at 1 hour, 51 minutes, and 12 seconds ...
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Jimmy Buffett established as the GODFATHER of Les Voiles de St Barth
Don't miss the Les Voiles de Saint Barth! What other regatta claims Jimmy Buffett as its “godfather” or the world-famous French fashion photographer Patrick Demarchelier as one of its devotees
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Dont Miss 2011 IGY Rybovich CREW OLYMPICS
FREE DRINKS and FOOD for Participants during the Events and special pricing all night long on St Maarten's coolest Crew Beach Party - February 26th!
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Panama launches Study on IMPACT of Sportfishing Tourism
Last summer for the conservation of its marine life and its country’s socio-economic growth, Panama banned commercial purse seining. Earlier this year it also restricted longlining.
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Barnes and Barbuto Excel at Intl 420 World Championships
The world's best sailors plus winds gusting to 20-plus knots created stiff competition for the U.S. Virgin Islands Sailing Team at the International 420 World Championships.
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Profile Pat Anderson
If a picture is worth a thousand words, then the real-life paintings by artist Pat Anderson speak volumes about the places she's visited and events she's covered.
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Why A Steel Boat
We've all seen them at anchor. Their designs are not easy to identify. They are boats we don't recognize. They are probably steel.
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What You Need to Know about Vessel Surveys
The purchase of a new boat, damage assessment and condition valuation are all reasons to have a vessel surveyed. What do you need to know to get the most out of the process and information provided?
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Sailors in the News 2011 Colin Rathbun
Sailing is something the British Virgin Islands' Colin Rathbun has enjoyed all his life. Yet, it hasn't been until more recently that he's ventured into the world of match racing...
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The Lucy a Life of Sailing and Photography
For photographer Lucy Tulloch, yachting goes beyond a beautiful boat. Her lens, aimed toward gleaming brightwork and sky scraping rigs, focuses further out, to the people who make a vessel look good both on and off the water.
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ZF Marines David Gonzalez is the New Account Manager for Caribbean
ZF Marine – a leader in marine propulsion systems, announces the following personnel changes to their North American distribution organization.
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ATL FueLocker Collapsible Aux-Fuel Tanks
With a footprint only half that of a “pillow-bladder”, the new collapsible “FueLocker”™ becomes even more ideal for ships, yachts, trucks, defense vehicles , first-responders and refuel-depots
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Endura Braid Proves to be the Top Choice of Line Handlers
Endura Braid outperformed other comparable products in the following areas: Rope Elasticity, Durability, and Ease of Handling. Testers also considered ease of application, coating adhesion to substrate, resistance to abrasion, and overall cust
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Superyacht Briefing to Explore Future Middle East Industry Developments
Leading authorities on the Middle East’s superyacht sector will confront issues affecting the lucrative industry’s future at an exclusive invitation-only ‘Superyacht Briefing’, which is part of this month’s expansive Abu Dhabi Yacht Show
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2011 RORC Caribbean 600 is Coming of Age - Day 4 Results
The third edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 could be described as a ‘coming of age’ of a new offshore racing classic. Already interest is pouring in from future competitors.
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RORC Caribbean 600 Firmly Established as MUST DO Offshore Yacht Race
Now in its third year, the RORC Caribbean 600 has attracted competitors from all over the world and has established itself as one of the 'must do' offshore yacht races of the international racing calendar.
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Set your Calendars Now for Antigua Sailing Week in April
In less than two months, Antigua Sailing Week, the Caribbean's longest running and best-known regatta, will be in full flow and there is still time to experience one of the top sailing regattas worldwide.
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Ondeck raises the bar in Antigua for Superyacht Training
Antiguan based sailing charter and training company, ondeck has announced that they are now able to offer STCW ’95 Basic Safety Training in Antigua.
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Test State of the Art Marine Electronics and Earn Money for your Time
RSVP to Participate in the one-on-one Marine Electronics Usability Research and earn $50 for your time!
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1180 Volunteers Removed 18 Tons of Trash from Browards Waterways
On Saturday, March 5 over 1,180 volunteers came by land and in 60 boats to 24 sites to participate in the 34th Annual Waterway Cleanup presented by the Florida Inland Navigation District, successfully removing 18.6 tons of trash
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Trinitys Breathtaking 198 foot MY Areti Launches
At 198’,Trinity’s newest superyacht, the tri-deck motoryacht
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Kilroy Crowned Miami Melges 32 Champion
All eight races scheduled for the 2011 Melges 32 Miami Championship, hosted by Coconut Grove Sailing Club, sponsored by Melges Performance Sailboats have completed leaving John Kilroy on his famous Samba Pa Ti as champion.
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Mercury Marine Latin America and Caribbean Celebrate Their 2011 VIP Cocktail Reception
More than 200 Mercury dealers and guests from all over Latin America & the Caribbean, who enjoyed great dining and entertainment aboard the
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Charlie Sutton Named Director of Operations for its Colonna Down River Rapid Response Division
Colonna’s Shipyard, Inc. of Norfolk, Virginia is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Charlie Sutton as Director of Operations for its Colonna Down River Division, a rapid response ship repair service
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Early Leaders Make Their Mark at Puerto Rico International Heineken Regatta
Sunny skies, minimally choppy seas and a steady breeze blowing 14 to 16 knots out of the east made for perfect conditions on this first day of racing at the Puerto Rico Heineken International Regatta
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Brisk Winds Make for Keen Competition at Puerto Rico Heineken International Regatta
Mother Nature dialed up the breeze to 20-plus-knots on this second day of racing at the Puerto Rico International Regatta, putting both sailors and their boats to the ultimate test.
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Winners Named in 2011 Puerto Rico Heineken International Regatta and Puerto Rico International Dinghy Regatta
Close competition in several classes made for exciting racing on this last day of both the Puerto Rico Heineken International Regatta and Puerto Rico International Dinghy Regatta.
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Two Special Retreats at Saint Martin
Two special places that you must visit before you leave the island of St. Martin are Grand Case and Loterie Farm...
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Entries overwhelming at 2nd Around St Maarten Saint Martin Multihull Regatta
Already 17 boats have confirmed their presence and expectations are to surpass 20 at registration on Friday evening at La Bamba on Kim Sha Beach.
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Heineken Ladies Team Something Hot to Sizzle the Heineken Regatta Competition
Inspired by the name of Mr. Freddie Heineken’s yacht, Something Cool, the Something Hot team has been taking part in the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta since 1997.
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Australias Cookson 50 Jazz Earns Class I Honors in 2011 GILL Commodores Cup
On a day that began with rain and drizzle and gave way to blue skies and fresh breeze—in other words, a perfect day for yacht racing—39 boats in six classes gathered off Simpson Bay today to compete
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Gavin Brady Defeats Peter Holmberg in Final Race to Win 2011 Budget Marine Match Racing Cup
In come-from-behind fashion on the deciding race of the 2011 Budget Marine Match Racing Cup, New Zealand ace Gavin Brady defeated Virgin Island legend Peter Holmberg today to claim top honors—and the $5,000 prize
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Wind Shifts Drive Exciting Finish to St Maarten Heineken Regatta
On a strange, squally day where it rained early and often—and in many divisions, both skill and luck, sometimes in heavy doses, played a major role in the final results
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A Clean Sweep for BVI TEAM INTAC in St Maarten
A British Virgin Islands boat, TEAM INTAC sponsored by BVI Private Wealth Management Firm INTAC GlobalInvestments returned victorious from St Maarten on Tuesday after an impressive clean sweep in the 2011 St Maarten Heineken regatta
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Team INTAC Earn MOST WORTHY PERFORMANCE Overall at 2011 St Maarten Heineken Regatta
Top prize—the St. Maarten Cup—for the regatta’s Most Worthy Performance Overall went to Mark Plaxton’s Melges 32, Team INTAC, with an all-star island crew including Peter Holmberg, Maurice Kurg, Ben Beer, among many other fine
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Conference Targets Security in Caribbean 2011
The assurance of a safe climate for yachting in the Caribbean was the focus of the Sound Security Measures for the Yachting Community conference held at Yacht Haven Grande, in St. Thomas.
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Rushin Rowlette Wins Royal BVI Yacht Club 2011 Governors Cup
On a perfect day for sailing Rushin' Rowlette, skippered by Kevin Rowlette, won the 2011 Governor's Cup in Racing Class.
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Necker Belle to Enter the 40th Anniversary Edition of the BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival
Virgin Limited Edition announced that Necker Belle, its 105ft luxury catamaran, will be racing in the 2011 BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival taking place in the BVI between the 28th March and 3rd April
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Bring your best Poker Face and play a hand at the BVI Poker Run
Sailors and boating enthusiasts meet for a poker game during which they sail to several locations in the BVI in search of 5 cards, seeking the winning hand at the end of the day.
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May_2005 38 pages
Anchoring in the Caribbean - Advanced Anchoring
All At Sea explores some advanced anchoring techniques that are common throughout the world. Practice your skills and become proficient so that you don't embarrass yourself.
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8th Annual Dark and Stormy Anegada Race
8th Annual Dark and Stormy Anegada Race
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Anegada's Conch Shell Island
Anegada's Conch Shell Island
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Mount Gay Rum Boatyard Regatta
Sun-filled days and rum-filled nights - that's how organizers describe the Mount Gay Rum/Boatyard Regatta, set for May 26 to 29.
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Bequia and the Magnificent Seven
Bequia and the Magnificent Seven
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Get Off the Beaten Path - Explore Alternative Hurricane Season Destinations
Get Off the Beaten Path - Explore Alternative Hurricane Season Destinations
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1st Annual Culebra International Regatta
1st Annual Culebra International Regatta
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Alfonso Tops 1st Annual Culebra Intl Optimist Regatta
Alfonso Tops 1st Annual Culebra Intl Optimist Regatta
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Golden Rock Regatta
Golden Rock Regatta
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23rd Angostura Tobago Sailing Week
23rd Angostura Tobago Sailing Week
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Soup the Perfect Meal for May Delivery Dinners
Soup the Perfect Meal for May Delivery Dinners
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Picking up the Mooring, Fatty Style
Fatty single hands into Coral Bay during the St. John Blues Fest and proves once again that sometimes even the simple tasks like picking up a mooring ball can turn into an adventure.
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The Pleasures of the Perfect Harbor
Cap'n Fatty Goodlander seeks out the elusive
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Is it a Rock Or Octopus in the Caribbean
Is it a Rock Or Octopus in the Caribbean
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One Design Classes Here to Stay?
One Design Classes Here to Stay?
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Caribbean News - May 05
Caribbean News from around the region for May 2005
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Flat Out Fishing - Memorable Moments
Flat Out Fishing - Memorable Moments
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A Visit to the Sailfish Mecca of the World
A Visit to the Sailfish Mecca of the World
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Yacht Club News - May 05
Yacht Club News - May 05
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Genoa Block Placement
Genoa Block Placement
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Jol Byerley's May 05 Letter from Antigua
Jol Byerley's May 05 Letter from Antigua
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Hampton University Sailors Trade Blustery Virginia for Balmy Antigua
Hampton University Sailors Trade Blustery Virginia for Balmy Antigua
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More Laser Racing in Antigua
More Laser Racing in Antigua
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News From Grenada - May 05
News From Grenada - May 05
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Don Q Limon Wins 29th Annual Bared Puerto Rico Intl Regatta
Don Q Limon Wins 29th Annual Bared Puerto Rico Intl Regatta
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Freedom of Flight Wins the 10th Annual St. Barth Bucket
Freedom of Flight Wins the 10th Annual St. Barth Bucket
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6th Annual Mount Gay Run Commodore's Cup Regatta
6th Annual Mount Gay Run Commodore's Cup Regatta
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Megayacht Twilight Racing
Megayacht Twilight Racing
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Captain Oliver's Carib Beer Regatta Promo
If May is the month when things start to cool down in St Maarten, a welcome innovation from the team at Captain Oliver’s will at least make sure the season goes out with a bang.
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Bastille Day Kingfish Tournament - Set for July 10, 2005
Bastille Day Kingfish Tournament - Set for July 10, 2005
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Some Things Old, Some Things New, Rolex Sails on Ocean Blue
Some Things Old, Some Things New, Rolex Sails on Ocean Blue
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First-Time Harbor Race Draws Mixed Reactions
First-Time Harbor Race Draws Mixed Reactions
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National Safe Boating Week Kick-Off, May 21st
National Safe Boating Week Kick-Off, May 21st
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David Enloe Wins 2005 Red Stripe Surf Series
David Enloe Wins 2005 Red Stripe Surf Series
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BVI Bulletin - May 05
BVI Bulletin - May 05
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BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival 2005
BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival 2005
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VISAR - Taking on Water
VISAR - Taking on Water
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Rey O'Neal Receives the Order of the British Empire
Rey O'Neal Receives the Order of the British Empire
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May_2006 32 pages
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May_2007 43 pages
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May_2008 34 pages
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May_2009 38 pages
Gybing Into Nirvana
Fatty visits a Retreat
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Sailing with Charlie: Business Ideas
Sailing with Charlie May 2009 Issue
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The St. Thomas US Sail and Power Squadron Launches a Change of Watch
U.S Sail and Power Squadron’s Change of Watch Ceremony was held on March 1, 2009
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Caribbean Cooking: Paradise on a Boat
Anchored in crystalline waters in a beautiful bay with white sand beaches
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Culebra Heineken Intl Regatta and Dinghy Regatta
The sluggish economy didn’t stand in the way of near record participation
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New Marina Development Planned for St. Croix
Two marina developments planned on the U.S. Virgin Island of St. Croix could eventually offer expanded opportunities for yachtsmen
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Planning Officials Clean Up Coral Bay St. John
Coral Bay boaters got a major case of anxiety when Planning and Natural Resources Enforcement Division officials arrived
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Bitter End Yacht Club Goes Green
The luck of the Irish was truly with the BVI environment
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Meteor Wins 14th St. Barth Bucket
The 14th edition of the Bucket was held the weekend of March 27-29, 2009
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Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtles
Kemps Ridley, Loggerhead, and Green sea turtles won a temporary reprieve
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Changes and Challenges at 29th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
29th Heineken St. Maarten Regatta
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Inaugural Budget Marine Match Races - Holmberg Team Wins
The Budget Marine Match racing series was launched for the first time, as a prelude to the 2009 Heineken Regatta
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Melody Overall Winner for Long Distance Piet Dijk Race
this year’s long distance Piet Dijk race was sailed in near-record times
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Caribbean News - May 09
Caribbean News from around the region for May 2009
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Yacht Club News - May 09
Caribbean Yacht Club News for May 2009
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Summer Racing for Kids! Regattas Put Youth in the Spotlight
School is almost out and kids can now enjoy full days of summer sailing
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Regattas Behind the Scenes: Judges - Making the Right Calls
Win or lose, it might come down to the results of a protest
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Boaters for Books Helps Island Children
Boaters for Books this year shipped 115 cartons of reading and library books to schools
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How to Splice Your Lines without Special Tools
Good old three strand How to splice your lines without special tools
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Cruise Line Ships Bring Green and Get Clean
Cruise lines beef up systems, technology to preserve the environment
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Antigua's Shannon Falcone Checks In During the Volvo Ocean Race
Antigua’s Shannon Falcone Checks in with All at Sea during the Volvo Ocean Race
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Eric Stone and His Songs for Sail
“Songs for Sail” has sold over 100,000 copies making it certified gold, no small feat
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Cruising Tales: It All Started with an Astraea Tuber
When you live on a boat there’s nothing more satisfying than catching your dinner
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Charles Dunstones TP 52 Rio Takes Overall Honors at 2009 Antigua Sailing Week
Charles Dunstone’s TP 52, Rio, Takes Overall Honors, Crescendo, Dragon Fly Plus, Hugo B Among Big Winners In 2009 Running Of Antigua Sailing Week
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Sojana Wins Corum Round Redonda Race
Sojana Wins Corum Round Redonda Race, Lee Overlay Partners Takes Antigua Ocean Series At 2009 Antigua Sailing Week
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Katie McConnachie - Sailor Artist and Illustrator
Katie McConnachie likes painting wild life and pet portraits best
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Third Casa de Campo Regatta Wraps Up
the Casa de Campo Regatta 2009 Presidente Cup started on Friday march 13th
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Bar Set for Round Grenada Regatta
The bar has been set. Round the Island 2010 should be an interesting and really fast one
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Record-Setting Fish Caught at First Palmas Del Mar Intl
The tournament was held at the new marina facilities at The Yacht Club at Palmas del Mar
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Puerto Rican Sailors Dominate at 8th Club Nautico
Ideal conditions—calm seas, winds 12 to 15 knots with an occasional gust to 20-plus and plenty of sun—set the scene for some great racing at the 8th Annual Club Nautico de San Juan International Regatta
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Marigot Escape
We want to see St Lucians coming back to the bay again
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St. Maarten Hosts The Fishing Event
The Fishing Event 2009, billed by organizers as the biggest sport fishing tournament in the West Indies, offers CASH PRIZE of $100,000. Tourney open by invitation to the best teams!
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Boats Down BUT Competition Up at 36th Annual Intl Rolex Regatta
Spills, thrills and lots of competition sums up the 36th annual International Rolex Regatta
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Expanding the retail and therapy experience for visitors to Nanny Cay
Two new businesses have recently opened at Nanny Cay Marina
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Largest-Ever ARC Europe Fleet Prepares for Transatlantic Rally
ARC Europe fleet prepares for transatlantic rally May 7th start
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Two International Rallies Depart The BVI From Nanny Cay Resort and Marina
Nanny Cay the British Virgin Islands flagship resort and marina recently hosted two cruising rallies
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Jay Kiley joins GMT Composites
Jay Kiley joins GMT Composites
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Marina Management Services, Inc. (MMS) Retools within the Marine Industry
MMS agrees with noted economic analysts that it is a very difficult current economic climate to operate within
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May_2010 55 pages
Express Ticket to Extinction for the Bluefin Tuna
On March 18, 2010, in Doha, Qatar, the proposal to ban was defeated, leaving the world's decimated Bluefin stocks once again at the mercy of ICCAT's habitual failures. The voting members of CITES issued the Bluefin Tuna's express ticket to extinction
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The Dish with Mothers Day 2010
Chocolates, flowers, a new pair of sunglasses are all divine, but the thing a mother loves most is spending time with her family.
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Cuthbert Didier named New Director of Yachting for St Lucia
Cuthbert Didier has been named the new Director of Yaching for St. Lucia. Immediate task is to improve the yachting experience for everyone coming into St. Lucia. Congratulations on the new position!
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The Nitty Gritty on the Red Sea
The nitty gritty is that it is, indeed, gritty. As in
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Rudy Thompson Rest In Peace
I just pulled into Israel, checked my email and learned my buddy Rudy Thompson had died.
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Sailing with Charlie with New Safety Regulations
One of the nice things about the Caribbean way of life is that it is relatively free of tiresome rules and regulations.
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Maintaining Your Brightwork with Good Old Spar Varnish
The one upgrade that we yet hadn't completed was the most obvious. Like many older boats, ours had a lot of wood that needed refinishing. There was a lot of old Cetol and a lot of scraping ahead.
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Scrub Island Resort and Marina Opens
Sailors and visitors will now have a new place to call home in the British Virgin Islands with the recent opening of Scrub Island Resort and Marina.
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Anguilla Regatta Returns May 7 to 9 2010
The Anguilla Regatta this month promises to be another great weekend of racing for sailors throughout the Caribbean.
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Win-Tron Electronics to Sponsor Contender Boats New York-to-Bermuda Record Run This Spring
Chuck Arnold of Contender Boats will be taking off from Manhattan in a stepped-hull version of the new Contender 37 center console fishing boat for a late spring high-speed offshore RECORD run to Bermuda
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If They Build It Yankee Boats Might Come To Cuba
With any luck, measures that prohibit U.S. boats from visiting Cuba will be gone in time for the next big party, when the Hemingway International Yacht Club celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2012.
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Casa de Campo Marina Celebrates 4th Presidente Cup
At Casa de Campo Marina February 27 and 28, the fourth Presidente Cup was celebrated with participation by more than 22 sailboats.
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Hot Hot Hot at Rolex Farr 40 World Championship
For the teams competing at the Rolex Farr 40 Worlds in the Dominican Republic, it was a long, hot morning waiting dockside at the Casa de Campo Marina for the breeze to fill in.
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Some Hard Work for NOTHING at Rolex Farr 40 World Championship
Racing at the Rolex Farr 40 Worlds was canned today, halfway through the first race of the day. Disappointing for all involved
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Nerone Imperious BUT Transfusion Emperor Elect at Rolex Farr 40 Worlds
Day three dawned with the prospect of some breeze and some proper racing for the first time in the 2010 Rolex Farr 40 World Championship
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Nerone Pulls it Off at Rolex Farr 40 World Championships in the DR
The 2010 series was decided on the final race of the final day, raced in front of a huge spectator fleet from rubber ducks to 25 metre sport fishers.
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Special Delivery from Chocolate Man of Grenada
A tri-colored sail appears on the horizon and folks on shore take notice.
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South Grenada Regatta 2010 is a Winning Regatta
The South Grenada Regatta held February 26 to 28 had the look and feel of a carnival that no one wanted to stop.
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Spice Islands Services for Boaters in 2010 Part I
Grenada is an island of natural abundance and for yachties that means more services for boaters than you can count, including these protected marinas.
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May 2010 Docklines from the Errol Flynn Marina and Shipyard Jamaica
May 2010 Docklines Newsletter from the Errol Flynn Marina and Shipyard in Port Antonio, Jamaica
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Leisure Lady Wins 17th Annual Golden Hook Challenge
The combination of an experienced captain, novice angler and one blue marlin was what it took to win the 17th Annual Golden Hook Challenge, held out of St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands on March 27 and 28.
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Profile of James CC Kreglo
Many people take life for granted. Not Jim
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Ranger Wins 2010 St Barth Bucket
Ranger, the magnificent 137' replica of the historic America's Cup J-Class yacht, took top honors in the 15th anniversary edition of the St. Barth Bucket.
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Register Now for 47th Annual July Open Billfish Tournament Set for July 23 to 25
The 47th Annual July Open Billfish Tournament (JOBT) - the longest annually held angling contest in the Virgin Islands - will once again be hosted by the Virgin Islands Game Fishing Club (VIGFC) and fished on July 23, 24 and 25.
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Caribbean News May 2010
Caribbean News May 2010
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Yacht Club News May 2010
Yacht Club News May 2010
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Maintaining Your Brightwork by Oiling Your Teak
Surely, safety comes first, but given the fact that by definition a yacht is something used purely for pleasure, shouldn't cosmetics be regarded as an important aspect of vessel maintenance?
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Dr ITs Tech Solutions for Sharing Photos
Dear Dr. IT, I need an easy way of sharing our pictures with our friends and family...
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A Day on the Wild Coast
Life is like a dry gully in the desert. Nothing happens for long dull periods of drought. Then suddenly alarm bells are ringing , the sky is falling and a torrent comes barreling down the gully - everything at once.
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Qualifications to Charter with On the Job Training
If you're thinking about launching into your first charter, by now you've perused websites, viewed application forms and given some thought to the sections marked,
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2010 Sport Fishing Tournament Preview
The spring, summer and fall are peak season for billfish and gamefish tournaments throughout the Caribbean. Here are previews of just some of the many tournaments happening this season.
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NOAA Highlights Importance of Recreational Fishing In Two Events
Talking about how we can collect best ideas on conservation; how we can pursue good ideas that local communities embrace; and how we can be more responsible stewards to promote conservation,
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Adventure has a Name - Dockwise Yacht Transport
If it weren’t for Dockwise Yacht Transport(DYT), Mary and Larry Mason of Sacramento, Calif., would not be half as worldly as they are today.
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Watertight Doors - Close Them and Dog Them
Recently a push boat operating "unfaced" (no barges attached) in the Houston Ship Channel flooded and sank while in the wake of tractor tug resulting in the death of the push boat crew
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ATL Launches New Marine Fuel Cell Bladder Web Pages
In an effort to keep things fresh, ATL is happy to announce the launch of two all-new sections of their website (atlinc.com). Their Marine and Auxiliary Range Extender Fuel Bladder webpages have undergone a major overhaul
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Clean Vessel Act Grants Help Marinas Keep Waters Clean and Healthy
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service acting Director Rowan Gould announced today $12.8 million will be awarded to 31 states under the Clean Vessel Act grant program in 2010
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Antigua Sailing Week kicks off with the Guadeloupe to Antigua Race 2010
This 42-mile event opener not only serves as a feeder race for Antigua Sailing Week (24- 30 April 2010) but is also the first of three offshore events within the Antigua Ocean Series.
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Reichel Pugh 75 Titan 15 and 72ft Judel Vrolijk-designed Ran Battle it Out at ASW
The two super-stylish ‘powerboats’ – Tom and Dotty Hill’s custom Reichel/Pugh 75
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Wind Kicks Up on Day 3 of Antigua Sailing Week 2010
oday’s conditions confirmed exactly why Antigua Sailing Week is so special. 15-18kts of breeze from the south-east, sparkling sunshine under a crystal clear blue sky, and big, surfing turquoise blue waves
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Lee Overlay Partners Wins 2010 Antigua Sailing Week Ocean Series
Adrian Lee’s Cookson 50, Lee Overlay Partners has won the 2010 Antigua Sailing Week, Ocean Series. For the second year running, Lee’s international crew beat Peter Harrison’s Farr 114, Sojana.
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Officine Panerai Announces Results of the 2010 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta
The ACYC is one of the largest and most renowned classic yacht races in the world, and attracts a collection of some of the world’s most beautiful sailing vessels, including the Spirit of Tradition yachts, J Class yachts and tall ships
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Right down to the Wire between Titan and Ran as Big Boats Battle at Antigua Sailing Week
In Division A, Racing 1, it was right down to the wire with the biggest boats in the fleet Titan – Tom and Dotty Hill’s custom Reichel/Pugh 75, and Niklas Zennstrom’s 72ft Judel Vrolijk-designed Ran engaged in their match-race style battle
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A Holiday Weekend in Barbuda
I am not a big fan of carnival; I've gotten a bit older and seek out more serene ways to spend my free time. That's why I quietly slip over to Barbuda on long holiday weekends in my boat...
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Boston Marina Signs Management Agreement with Island Global Yachting
IGY, one of the world’s premier owners, developers and managers of luxury marinas and yachting lifestyle destinations, has announced the addition of Boston Yacht Haven to their global collection of marinas.
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OnDeck Group Coming to Charleston SC
The Ondeck Group, one of the fastest growing sailing, racing and sea school companies in the UK, Europe and Caribbean has announced the arrival of their brand in mainland America.
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Grenada Board of Tourism Launches NEW Website
Multi-lingual website is the culmination of a year’s work and emphasizes Grenada’s vibrant culture and its alluring mix of attributes and attractions.
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NEW Changes to Cruising Permits in Grenada
The Government of Grenada has reviewed fees for visiting yachts, and in line with much of the Caribbean, the cruising permit fee is now charged on a monthly rather than ‘one time’ basis.
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Bad Girl Takes Puerto Rico Heinken Intl Regatta 2010
Sailors from throughout the northern Caribbean converged at the Palmas del Mar Yacht Club and Marina in Humacao for the Puerto Rico Heineken International Regatta and Puerto Rico International Dinghy Regatta.
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Celebrating 30 Years in the 2010 St Maarten Heineken Regatta
The handful of regattas which are older than many of their young competitors command a special affection. In the case of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta, there was also something to celebrate: a 30th anniversary year.
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St Thomas Sail and Power Squadron Holds Change of Watch in March 2010
The St. Thomas Power Squadron (now the St. Thomas Sail and Power Squadron) celebrated its 20th year of existence by holding its
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John Holmberg Becomes New Owner of the Captain School
Native Virgin Islander Capt. John Holmberg bought The Captain School from Capt. Patrick Casey on January 1, 2010 bringing new classes and new services along with the new ownership for The Captain School.
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Hot Racing and Good Fun at 29th Rolex Regatta
The 29th International Rolex Regatta, raced out of the St. Thomas Yacht Club from March 26 to 28, bears three important distinctions.
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BVI Kite Jam 2010 Celebrates First Event
International kiteboarders and pro athletes came out to celebrate the first ever BVI Kite Jam, a pro-am kiteboarding event in the British Virgin Islands that took place February 28 - March 5.
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ARC Europe Transatlantic Rally sets sail from Nanny Cay Tortola in the BVI
Perfect conditions greeted the start of World Cruising Club's transatlantic sailing rally ARC Europe yesterday, as the fleet crossed the start line just off Nanny Cay Marina
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May_2011 45 pages
The Hemingway-Lerner Trophy Unveiled for Upcoming First Annual Billfish Invitational in Bimini
The Hemingway-Lerner Trophy will not only go to the overall winning team at the upcoming Billfish Invitational, but will commemorate the ideals of friendship, teamwork and the pursuit of sportfishing achievement.
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Sports Fishing Preview 2011
Sports fishermen - grab your rods and reels! Fishing season is year-round in the Caribbean.
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What to Do About Boat Pox
Boat blisters are a delicate subject especially when discussing how to repair them. Unless you have a lot of time to dry out the boat and the money to cover the costs of peeling the hull, it seems repairing blisters is a black art.
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The Dish with Mothers Day 2011
Mother's Day is in May, so here are a few simple recipes that dad and the children can 'whip' up to make her day special.
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Caribbean News May 2011
Caribbean News from around the region for May 2011
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Yacht Club News May 2011
Yacht Club News from around the region for May 2011
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Gill Commodores Cup and Budget Marine Match Racing Cup 2011
Two events in the build-up to the usual three-day extravaganza have turned the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta into a sailing festival. The events are the Budget Marine Match Racing Cup and the Gill Commodores Cup.
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Down with Sea Gypsies
I've spent the last six months writing a book on how to buy a boat inexpensively, fix it up at a reasonable cost, and sail it around the world on a modest budget. It seemed to me that such a book was needed ... not everyone agrees.
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Sailing with Charlie with Regatta
Charlie's been out training with a select crew of keen amateurs in the hopes of glory at the next BVI Spring Regatta's prize giving. Charlie has been given an older Beneteau 43 to compete in the jib and main class ...
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Swashbuckling Sint Eustatius
Statia is an island steeped in history. It's not difficult to picture Gallow's Bay brimming with square-riggers and schooners (over 3,500 ships called in one year in the 1700s) and the waterfront alive with activity.
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Superyachts Make Debut in North Sound Regatta 2011
There is a new annual regatta in the British Virgin Islands and sailors are already looking forward to next year!
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Diana Nyad Plans Swim from Cuba to Florida
On the bucket list of things to do in retirement, swimming from one country to another over two and a half days probably wouldn't make it on most people's lists, but for 61-year-old Diana Nyad, swimming is her life, her passion.
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Anchoring for Dummies
Trial and error and changing our boat has resulted in our going through quite few anchors over the years.
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BVI Youth Sailors Get Set to Sail with Help from Sol and Nanny Cay
Sol Petroleum and Nanny Cay were pleased to make their first financial contribution to the Royal BVI Yacht Club (RBVIYC) junior sailing programme.
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9th Annual Anguilla Regatta Kicks Off in Road Bay on May 6
It's Regatta Time again in Anguilla. The Ninth Annual Anguilla Regatta happens over the long weekend of May 6 - 8 in Road Bay and around the West End of Anguilla.
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Hotting Up in Antigua for Antigua Sailing Week 2011
With just a few days to go until the 44th Antigua Sailing Week, English and Falmouth Harbour is filling up with yachts of all shapes and sizes. Dockside the air is filled with the sound of different accents from across the globe.
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Day One Report from the 44th Antigua Sailing Week
Fantastic sailing conditions marked the start of the 44th Antigua Sailing Week with clear blue skies echoed in the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean Sea. A breeze of 15 knots from the east gave a gentle start to the regatta
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Scintillating Sailing in Glorious Sunshine on Day Two of Antigua Sailing Week
There were extraordinary scenes today off Rendezvous Bay with the hair raising sight of the giants of Antigua Sailing Week battling out on a tight windward leeward course.
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Reichel Pugh 75 Titan Badly Damaged by Fire in Antigua
It is with a great degree of sadness that we must report that a fire on board Titan Powerplay took hold in Falmouth Marina last night resulting in the boat being badly damaged.
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Big Breeze and Lumpy Seas Spiced Up the Action at Antigua Sailing Week 2011
Sailors come to Antigua for thrilling, warm, adrenalin-pumping sailing and today, the hundreds of competitors at Antigua Sailing Week certainly got what they came for.
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Party Time at Antigua Sailing Week 2011
High above English Harbour with the entire Antigua Sailing Week fleet below, a magical night started as the sun set over Montserrat in the distance.
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Day Five Race Report Antigua Sailing Week 2011
A full blown easterly with trade winds touching 25 knots provided for some high speed thrilling action on the pristine blue waters along Antigua's leeward coastline.
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Final Countdown Day 6 Race Report of Antigua Sailing Week 2011
18-knot easterly seemed almost benign compared to the rush of trade winds that have been blasting through Antigua Sailing Week. There was some intense action on Day 6.
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Club Swan 42 Arethusa Wins Swan Caribbean Challenge at Antigua Sailing Week 2011
The crew of Club Swan 42 Arethusa came away from the 2011 Antigua Sailing Week as the champions of the Swan Caribbean Challenge following their impressive win in Class 3.
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Security Ashore and At Sea
The latest West Indies Guard ship (WIG) - this time provided by the Royal Netherlands Navy - arrived in Curaçao earlier this year.
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Aquasports Challenge 2011
Every year Insulinde Challenge, a Curaçao-based non-profit organization, hosts an event which challenges youngsters, drawing upon their resourcefulness, motivation, spirit and enthusiasm.
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Stad Amsterdam Visits Curacao in 2011
During March the Dutch clipper Stad Amsterdam again graced the historic Handelskade water-front in Curaçao.
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News from Errol Flynn Marina May 2011
News from Errol Flynn Marina!
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Entry List Finalized for the Transatlantic Race 2011
The fleet runs from sleek traditional designs, such as the 94’ William Fife-designed Sumurun, to sophisticated super yachts, like the 289’ custom Perini Navi clipper SY Maltese Falcon, with three masts so tall they barely clear the Bridge
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Puerto Rico Heineken Intl Regatta and Intl Dinghy Regatta 2011
Close competition in several classes made for exciting racing on the last day of both the Puerto Rico Heineken International Regatta and Puerto Rico International Dinghy Regatta at Palmas del Mar.
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Virago Wins 16th Annual St Barth Bucket
With the largest fleet in its 16-year history, the St Barth Bucket, sailed March 24-26th, made an indelible mark on the island of Saint Barth, for more reasons than one.
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Caribbean Sailors Shine at St Maarten Heineken Regatta 2011
Every edition of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta - the three-day festival of yacht racing, music and nearly non-stop parties that occurs annually on the first weekend of March - takes on its own personality, and this year's was no exception.
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Intl Rolex Regatta 2011 Attracts Best Sailors
What sets this regatta apart, and makes it a unique draw for everything from Americas Cup sailors to local juniors just out of Optimist dinghies, is its unique blend of classes.
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West End Yacht Club announces NEW Racing Series with Goslings as the Sponsor
Recently the Club has agreed to combine it's four other events into a series sponsored by Gosling's with the promise of some interesting prizes, rum and trophy.
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Bitter End Yacht Club Quarterdeck Marina Sees Major Re-Fit
Shortly after the Easter Holiday, work began in earnest on a new and improved state of the art
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What is in a Name
Some boat owners also think long and hard about the ultimate moniker for their water ‘babies’, while others are struck by instant inspiration. Either way, it’s fun to learn the story behind the titles of some of the most popular racing sailboat
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2012 Olympic Bid by Virgin Islands John and Johnny Foster
One of the island's all-time winning skippers isn't competing in the Caribbean this season ... Foster, with son Johnny as crew, has launched his sixth bid for the Summer Olympics in the Star Class.
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NEVER Use Self Tailing Winches in Self Tailing Mode for any Lifting Operations
On 5 March 2011, an accident occurred aboard a 2006 Amel 54 in Jolly Harbour Marina, Antigua while carrying out the lifting operation of a crew member using a self-tailing winch.
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No Time to Waste When Providing CPR
Effective bystander CPR, provided immediately after sudden cardiac arrest, can double or triple a victim's chance of survival.
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An International Fleet Starts Their Atlantic Adventure in ARC Europe 2011
A multinational fleet has sailed from the Caribbean and USA to Bermuda, ready to sail across the Atlantic west to east with ARC Europe.
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Core Block™ Wins Prestigious 2011 Red Dot Award
Ronstan's new Core Block™ Series has been selected as a 2011 Red Dot design award winner.
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ALEXSEAL® Global Service and Distribution Expands
ALEXSEAL® Yacht Coatings respond to the increasing global demand for ALEXSEAL's superior product line by adding France's Sogeric to its highly accessible global product distribution network.
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Washington Bans Copper Bottom Paint in 2011
Washington governor Chris Gregoire put an end to copper-based bottom paint in her state by signing into law a ban on the use of the product on recreational boats under 65 feet.
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Thomas Petosa Joins Ocean Marine Yacht Center as Vice President of Sales and Marketing
Ocean Marine Yacht Center announces today that Thomas
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November_2004 19 pages
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November_2005 38 pages
So you Wanna Buy a Boat II - What do I really want
Establishing priorities can be difficult, especially for a first-time boater buyer. Unless you have unlimited funds at your disposal
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Book Review: Gotcha
Book Review: Gotcha
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First Ever Caribbean Youth Sailing Summit: A Step Forward to a Better Future
First Ever Caribbean Youth Sailing Summit: A Step Forward to a Better Future
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Caribbean Cooking: Thanksgiving and Time Saving Tips
Caribbean Cooking: Thanksgiving and Time Saving Tips
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Dining out in Vanuatu
Dining out in Vanuatu
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Tales from the Chartering Cockpit - Christening the Inside of the Boat
Tales from the Chartering Cockpit - Christening the Inside of the Boat
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Anchoring with Charlie
Anchoring with Charlie
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Sailing on the Moon
Sailing on the Moon
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Caribbean News - Nov 05
Caribbean News - Nov 05
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Perils of Pearls
Fatty's wife Carolyn cannot sail past a pearl farm without drooling. This is unfortunate: there are strict laws in French Polynesia regarding the sale of pearls, possession of pearls and/or export of pearls
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Panama
Fatty Goodlander seeks out the Las Pearlas of Panama. Las Pearlas are a group of about two dozen small Pacific islands just off the western coast of Central America
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Swimming in Cyanide
Swimming in Cyanide
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Flat Out Fishing - All Good Things
Flat Out Fishing - All Good Things
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Yacht Club News - Nov 05
Yacht Club News from around the region for November 2005
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Bats in the Caribbean
Bats in the Caribbean
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The Antigua Charter Yacht Meeting
The Antigua Charter Yacht Meeting
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Jol Byerley's Nov 05 Letter from Antigua
Jol Byerley's Nov 05 Letter from Antigua
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LaSource Grenada Sailing Festival
LaSource Grenada Sailing Festival
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Grenada goes to the Grand Pavois
Grenada goes to the Grand Pavois
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IBT Finishes with 103 Releases and LASIK in First Place
IBT Finishes with 103 Releases and LASIK in First Place
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2006 Caribbean Regatta Preview
Hot island-hopping competition, complete with rum and reggae beach parties, is what you’ll find on the Caribbean regatta circuit this season
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ARC St. Lucia and More Sailing
ARC St. Lucia and More Sailing
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St. Lucia Billfishing Tournament
St. Lucia Billfishing Tournament
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Island Wide One-Design Fleets
Island Wide One-Design Fleets
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Less than a month until St. Maarten Classic Regatta
Less than a month until St. Maarten Classic Regatta
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2nd Annual St. Maarten Chart Yacht Exhibition - December 5-8
The second St Maarten Charter Yacht Exhibition, alias SCYE, returns on December 5, with several stunning ‘stinkpots’ registered to attend
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Getting Ready for the Boat Show Season
Getting Ready for the Boat Show Season
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Rigs to Reefs
Rigs to Reefs
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The Rise of the Modern Marina - Sun Resorts Intl
The Rise of the Modern Marina - Sun Resorts Intl
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Virgin Islander Wins J-24 Worlds
Virgin Islander Wins J-24 Worlds
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New Regulations Being Enforced In All US Ports
The Virgin Islands Charteryacht League, (VICL) St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands, reports stricter enforcement of the Federal regulation commonly referred to as a 24 Hour Notice of Arrival
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BVI Bulletin - Nov 05
BVI Bulletin - Nov 05
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Susanne Yardley Mason's Seaviews
Susanne Yardley Mason's Seaviews
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BVI Fisheries Department Joins Anguilla in the Tracking of Leatherback Turtles
BVI Fisheries Department Joins Anguilla in the Tracking of Leatherback Turtles
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The Gustav Wilmerding Regatta
The Gustav Wilmerding Regatta
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16th West Marine Caribbean 1500 Departs for the BVI
16th West Marine Caribbean 1500 Departs for the BVI
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Finding your Thanksgiving Turkey Provisioning in the Caribbean
Finding your Thanksgiving Turkey Provisioning in the Caribbean
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Columbian Emeralds - Caribbean Ladies Championship Regatta
Columbian Emeralds - Caribbean Ladies Championship Regatta
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November_2006 32 pages
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November_2007 34 pages
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November_2008 31 pages
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November_2009 56 pages
Synodontidae or Lizardfish Lie in Wait
No one backed up faster than I did on the day I saw my first Lizardfish. Such a small, almost primitive but beautiful fish with so many teeth, and we were both under the same overhang
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Caribbean Cooking with Some Classic Caribbean Recipes
A collection of Caribbean Recipes from the famous Capt. Jan Robinson
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The Ghosts of September
Exactly 20 years ago, at the height of Hurricane Hugo, I lost my previous boat Carlotta. A 68 foot schooner named Fly Away lived up to her name and started doing just that in 150+ knots of wind.
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Shipwreck Landing
Hurricane season is winding down and the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Hugo just passed, along with the 30th anniversary of Hurricane David, both devastating storms for the Caribbean.
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How NOT to Clear Customs and Immigration
After three hours, I'd finally resigned myself to the fact that I would be spending the night in a Grenadian prison.
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Frenchmen Dode and Moreau Take Early Lead at Dart 18 Worlds
On Monday November 23 2009, title defender Emmanuel Dodé and his crew Fred Moreau from France took an early lead at the Dart 18 Worlds in Aruba.
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Portsmouth Association of Yacht Services and Security November Update
Portsmouth Association of Yacht Services and Security (P.A.Y.S.) would like to remind all yachts visiting Dominica to moor or anchor in the North end of Prince Rupert Bay
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Luperon Marina Breaks Ground and Dreslers Dream Heads to Reality
From his office on the hill above the Bay of Luperón, Günter Dresler is looking down on the groundbreaking of what is going to be the realization of his dream
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Marina Development Continues in the DR
Don't count the DR out yet as the Marina growth is still growing and fast contrary to popular opinion.
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Guadeloupe Starts Regatta Season with Three Events Announced
Event Director Jean-Michel Marziou, based at the Yacht Club of the Marina Bas-du-Fort, is on the starting block: another exciting sailing season ahead to get ready for
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Annual Cruising Rallies Planned from French Islands
The Route du Carnaval from February 6 to 16 departs Port du Marin with more stopovers - St Lucia and Petit Saint Vincent – this year, along with Martinique, Bequia, Tobago Cays
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Errol Flynn Marina November 2009 Newsletter
November Monthly newsletter from Dale Westin at the Errol Flynn Marina in Port Antonio Jamaica
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Traditional Sailing on Martinique with the 25th Tour of the Yoles
The traditional sailing event is a very sporting challenge in Martinique, and the colors on display are magnificent for the full eight days.
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Reef Jam Raises 10K Towards Preserving Coral Reefs
A grassroots group from St. Croix’s various environmentally oriented Reef Jam put a beach party together with a fundraising effort while educating beach goers and entertaining music lovers.
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St Croix Yacht Club Hospice Regatta Garb Goes Green
“SailProud Apparel will help the St. Croix Yacht Club Hospice Regatta ‘go green’ in 2010,” Regatta Director Julie San Martin announced in September
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St Croix Yacht Club Hospice Regatta is a Different Experience
The St. Croix Hospice Regatta is a different experience from the other Caribbean regattas, each of which has its own flavor,” says Regatta Director Julie San Martin
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Budget Marine Joins list of Sponsors at the Golden Rock Regatta
The Golden Rock Regatta on Statia added one more big sponsor, Budget Marine, to the already successful regatta list.
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Golden Rock Regatta Race Commitee
Writer-photographer Joe Russell arrived on St. Maarten to announce that U.S. based WoodenBoat Magazine has joined as a major sponsor of the Golden Rock Regatta
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28th Annual Coral Bay Thanksgiving Regatta
The Coral Bay Yacht Club on St. John’s east end hosts the 28th Annual Coral Bay Thanksgiving Regatta. Two days of great racing and two nights of fun parties
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Waitlisted ARC Brings Europeans Our Way
Sailors from other parts of the world leave their home ports make the journey to warmer climates, and locals prepare their tropical islands to welcome snow-shy visitors
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The Excitement Builds for a Glorious 24th ARC
The 24th edition of the world-famous annual transatlantic rally, the ARC (Atlantic Rally for Cruisers) has defied the economic doom and gloom and 218 yachts will head off from Las Palmas
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Great Time at St Lucia BMW J 24 Invitational Championship
St Lucia Yacht Club hosted the Third St Lucia BMW J 24 Invitational Championship over the weekend in Rodney Bay. With teams from Barbados, Grenada, Trinidad and St Lucia,
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Southern Caribbean Loses a Game Fishing Pioneer
The Trinidad and Tobago Game Fishing Association (TTGFA) has lost one of it's founding members and former Secretary,Sid Johnson.
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Trinidad and Tobago Sailors Triumph in St Lucia
Sailors from Trinidad & Tobago excelled in last weekend’s BMW Southern Caribbean J24 Regatta in St Lucia.
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40th Annual Peg Legs Round Tortola Race
The Peg Legs Round Tortola Race will take place on Saturday, November 21st. This 36-mile event is in its 40th consecutive year of running and more than ever before bragging rights are on the table.
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Bojangles IV Takes Top Honors in the 20th Anniversary Caribbean 1500 Rally
A week of strong northeast winds propelled the 54 sailboats in the 20th Anniversary Caribbean 1500 fleet from Hampton VA to Tortola, BVI.
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Triple Jack Takes Overall Victory In Peg Legs Round Tortola Race
After numerous line honours in the Round Tortola Race since her arrival in the BVI in 1997, Triple Jack claims overall victory of the Peg Legs Round Tortola Race
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Jurgen Schneider Takes Top Honors at Sunfish Championships 2009
The Curacao Sunfish Championships, held during two weekends in August and September, were again a memorable event.
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Windfreaks Season Starts In September
The newly-established Windfreaks Association started, in coordination with Windsurfing Curacao, the new season on Sunday, September 13th with a long distance race on Spanish Waters
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Caribbean News November 2009
Caribbean New from around the Region for November 2009
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Yacht Club News November 2009
Yacht Club News from around the Caribbean for November 2009
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WIFI Advances for your Boat
Have you ever decided where to anchor based on internet access instead of holding, fetch, and swell? You’re not alone.
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The OTHER End of the Sailing Spectrum
This summer I enjoyed some great sailboat racing on the other end of the sailing spectrum in the Broadlands of Norfolk, UK.
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Five Tips for a Safer Charter Vacation
Five Key Tips to live by when planning a Sailing Charter Vacation. Don't let your ego get in the way - do the right thing.
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Provisioning and Where to Shop for Food While Cruising the Caribbean
Here are some highlights on Where to Provision and Shop for Food while Cruising or Chartering in the Caribbean.
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Sailing and Facebook is Changing how Sailors Communicate
Internet technology is quickly changing how sailors communicate. Are you keeping up with the wave?
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Privacy and Pets on Charters
Privacy is sometimes non-existent for charter crews in small boats. If the forepeak is a guest cabin, you have either the main salon, the cockpit, the engine room or the deck.
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The Moorings Launches New Interactive Website
Today, The Moorings announced the launch of its new, interactive website, which integrates the Moorings Bareboat Sailing, Power and Crewed Yacht product lines
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The Moorings Announces Treasure Hunt Sweepstakes
The Moorings, the world’s leading international yacht charter company, announces the “Treasure Hunt” Sweepstakes, which starts November 23, 2009 at 12:01am EST
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An Antiguan Adventurer Eli Fuller
Boating and fishing featured largely in Eli Fuller’s childhood. His grandfather, Nick, ran a small hotel, the Lord Nelson, on the north shore of Antigua.
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Superyacht Cup Antigua Moves to Late January
The Superyacht Cup in Antigua will now be held during January 2010 instead of December like all previous years. Likely a good move sure to improve attendance.
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Island Global Yachting Forges Strategic Relationship in Middle East and North Africa
IGY has announced a new strategic relationship with G-Marin of Malta. G-Marin is forming a new company to oversee all marina development and operations in the Middle East and North Africa.
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Get Ready for the South Grenada Regatta in Feb 2010
This is the weekend to be on the beautiful South Coast of Grenada, taking part in the South Grenada Regatta hosted by Le Phare Bleu Marina & Boutique Hotel.
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Rudder loss on ARC Racing Yacht
The ARC yacht Auliana II has been abandoned and the crew evacuated following the loss of the yacht's rudder in the early hours of Monday morning.
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56th Club Nautico Billfish Tourney Bacardis Rum Bum is Tops
The blue marlin were certainly biting at the 56th annual Club Nautico de San Juan International Billfish Tournament (IBT) hosted August 28 to September 3 out of San Juan, Puerto Rico
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New Name and New Location for Puerto Rico Heineken International Regatta
Puerto Rico's premier yacht racing regatta will move to Palmas del Mar for 2010 and become the Puerto Rico Heineken International Regatta (PRHIR)
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NARC Rally Celebrates 10th Year with Free Entry
The North American Rally for Cruisers (NARC) has for the past decade been the fun way to deliver a boat from New England to the Caribbean. The first leg of the regatta leaves Newport
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Match Racing Returns to Simpson Bay Lagoon Before Heineken Regatta
The second annual Budget Marine Match Racing Cup will take place two days before the start of the 30th edition of the Sint Maarten Heineken Regatta set for March 4 to 7, 2010
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6th Course de L Alliance Set for Late November
The 6th edition of the Course de L’alliance will take place in St. Martin on November 27th, 28th and 29th 2009. Boats from around the Caribbean will rally to three exciting locations
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New KMI Sea-Lift Ordered for St Maarten
St. Maarten Shipyard N.V. has confirmed that an order has been placed for a 75-ton KMI Sea-lift, with delivery slated for spring/summer 2010.
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Crew Show St Maarten Coming up in January 2010
CrewShow is delighted to announce its first Caribbean event, “CrewShow- St Maarten” which will take place on Saturday 9th January 2010 at the IGY Marina Isle de Sol
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Talented Fleet Prepares for 2009 U.S. Women's Match Racing Championship
Eight elite teams will gather in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands to compete for the 2009 U.S. Women's Match Racing Championship (USWMRC) on Nov. 12-15
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St Thomas Yacht Club Youth Making History
The Youth Sailors from the St. Thomas US Virgin Islands Yacht Club are quickly filling the record books and the world is starting to notice.
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Alec Anderson and College Sailing
The transition from high school to college is a big deal, no matter where you’re from. The transition from a high school class of five on a small island in the Caribbean to a college
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Caribbean 1500 Celebrates 20 Years
The oldest and largest offshore cruising rally in America is celebrating its twenty-year anniversary this month as it takes off from Hampton, Virginia
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BVI Spring Regatta Adds the BVI Windsurfing Championship for 2010
New for 2010, the BVI Spring Regatta will host the BVI Windsurfing Championship. This event will run concurrently with the 39th annual BVI Spring Regatta
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November_2010 30 pages
Much Maligned Rays
One of my favorite sea creatures is the much-maligned ray...
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The Dish with A Taste of the Caribbean Nov 2010
There are many delicious Caribbean dishes and many different ways to prepare them - from fresh fish and burgers to Tostones!
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Caribbean News November 2010
Caribbean News from around the region for November 2010
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The Dreadful Dance of the Decades
Damn! Is there no end to the humiliation of growing old?
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Sailing with Charlie with Hurricanes Dem
Hurricanes can be tricky customers. They can change course and intensity in very short order...
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Hurricane Earl 2010 was a Tricky Storm
The second major hurricane of the 2010 season brushed by the Virgin Islands on Monday, August 30, and caught many residents and boaters by surprise.
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Caribbean Jr Sailors Do Well at ISAF World Championships 2010
Over a dozen junior sailors from the Caribbean flew to Istanbul, Turkey, July 8 to 17, to compete in the 40th Volvo Youth Sailing ISAF World Championship.
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They Are Rebels at Rebel Marine in Anguilla
Rebel Marine, owned and operated by a talented crew of Anguillians, design and build world class yachts right on the hill overlooking Road Bay.
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Costeaus Blue Hole A Famous Dive
A cylindrical cavity in the reef reaching to a depth of over 400 feet, known as the Blue Hole of Belize, beckons from the unknown.
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Spectacular Sea Transport Arrives in Curacao in Aug 2010
In early August, an exceptional sea transport vessel attracted the attention of hundreds of people in and around Caracas Bay.
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Colombian Tall Ship Arc Gloria Visits Curacao in Sept 2010
Colombia's tall ship ARC Gloria paid two visits to the island's capital Willemstad in September.
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St. Lucia Yacht Club Around the Island Race 2010
After a seven year gap, the first non-stop Around St Lucia Race took place at the end of August.
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ARC The Rally that Started It All 25 Years Ago
Cornell watched as on November 25, 1986, the starting cannon was fired from a Spanish Navy frigate and 204 yachts from 24 nations set sail on the inaugural ARC on the largest trans-ocean race ever staged.
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Trinidadian Artist Karen Hale Jackson
Born in Trinidad in 1956, Karen says she was born to paint and while growing up spent every free moment with a paint brush in her hand.
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Ernest Brin New Director for the Port of Gustavia in 2010
A native son of St Barth, Ernest Brin took over the captain's seat at the Port of Gustavia in December 2009.
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Full Roster for 2010 for St Barth Cata Cup
When the 2010 St Barth Cata-Cup sets sail on November 19-21, a full roster of 43 teams of two, from around the world, will compete in this increasingly popular event.
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IGY Adds Puerto Ricos Palmas del Mar Yacht Club to their Growing Fleet of Marinas
Island Global Yachting (IGY) announces the addition of Palmas del Mar Yacht Club, PR, expanding its Caribbean network of luxury yachting destinations.
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Islamar Top Boat in Club Nautico Intl Billfish Tournament 2010
Puerto Rico boasts a reputation as a blue marlin hot spot. The 57th San Juan International Billfish Tournament, fished August 18 to 22, only served to support this status.
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Yacht Club News November 2010
Yacht Club News from around the region for November 2010
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Milwaukees Better Brew
Few seamen float without their favorite brew, but now Milwaukee may soon be better known for something even more comforting than its beer.
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Dr. ITs Tech Solutions with Moving Away From Paper Charts
Dr. ITs Solutions for Charting
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NARC South to the Sun
Of all the Atlantic rallies perhaps the most informal is the North American Rally to the Caribbean (NARC). They even chose the name knowing the anagram would poke mild fun at their older cousins, the ARC.
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A New Era for the 21st Caribbean 1500 Cruising Rally
The 21st running of the Caribbean 1500 Cruising Rally marks the end of an era and the start of a new age.
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Antigua Sailing Week Ocean Series will be Tailored to Thrill
Antigua Sailing Week’s Ocean Series is definitely for you if you want to experience the thrill of surfing offshore in some of the best sailing grounds anywhere and be back in time to party at one of the world’s most famous sailing events.
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Three Full DOCKWISE Ships Arriving in FL with 407 Million Worth of Yachts
When a Dockwise Yacht Transport ship comes to port, people’s heads turn, especially when what looks like a floating marina “sinks” to unload its cargo of yachts.
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The Dutch Island to Dutch Island Dash in 2010
Marama, a 100-foot aluminum ketch and a newcomer to the Caribbean, was the last to leave the marina. Her departure was historic and heralds the start of the Dutch Island to Dutch Island Dash from Sint Maarten to Curaçao.
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Finding Our Way With Sint Maarten Marine Services
St. Maarten has become the place to have boat work done in the Caribbean.
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St Maarten Fee Reduction for Visiting Yachts in 2010
After months of negotiations between the St. Maarten Marine Trade Association and the St. Maarten Harbor Authority, bridge and mooring fees have been reduced for yachts 8-18m (26.4 - 59.5ft) in length.
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The 3rd Annual Carlos Aguilar Match Race Regatta
The Carlos Aguilar Match Race Regatta (CAMR) is only in its third year and has already become synonymous with the beginning of December for match racers throughout the Caribbean.
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Stan Lorbach In the News
The marine side of life is something that teacher, Stan Lorbach, has quickly immersed himself in and his students too.
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Watch for All Girl Crew in Grenada Sailing Festival 2012
Girlsforsail is entering another extremely competitive all girl crew in the 2012 Grenada Sailing Festival.
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Local Yachtsmen Gearing Up for Prize Positions in Grenada Sailing Festival 2012
Several of our strongly competitive local yachtsmen are already making plans to ensure they will be in contention in the 2012 Grenada Sailing Festival
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Triple Jack Aims to Make It THREE WINS in a Row at 42nd Peglegs Round Tortola
Last year Triple Jack was on course to beat its own record before disaster struck.
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ESPN to Cover 2012 Sint Maarten Heineken Regatta
Any time a major sports television network takes interest in an island produced event it should be cause for celebration. In this case it’s the world renowned Sint Maarten Heineken Regatta!
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Sport Fishing Profile of Antiguas Capt Mickey Hall
Fishing has always been a family affair for Captain Michael ‘Mickey’ Hall, one of Antigua’s most experienced and winning sports fishermen.
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Record Marlin on Permanent Display at American Yacht Harbor
There’s a new nautical tourism attraction on St. Thomas. It’s the perfect place to have your picture taken, especially if you’re an avid angler.
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Record 236 Tarpon Released at 2011 Tarpon Thunder Tournament
Records were smashed as anglers from Barbados, the United States of America, Canada and Trinidad & Tobago released a record 236 tarpons over three days of fishing in August.
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185 Anglers Compete at Club Nautico de San Juans Intl Billfish Tournament
The statistics are impressive! A total of 185 anglers from 12 countries, fishing from 51 boats, released 84 blue marlin
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Welcome to the Caribbean Recipes for Cruising
The original inhabitants of the Caribbean were the Arawak/Taino Indians. Their diet centered around meat or fish, with the latter being eaten either raw or only partially cooked.
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Do You Follow ALL AT SEA - Stay Informed
We've created lots of options to stay up to date with your favorite Caribbean Boating publication.
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Puerto Rico Boat Show Coming Up in March
Dates overlap with the Puerto Rico Heineken Regatta making Puerto Rico the center of the Caribbean Marine Industry in the middle of March
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Editors Log - Rallies Rubbish and Reverse
In times of recession, perhaps the best thing you can do is go sailing and, judging by the number of boats taking part in the various offshore rallies, that is just what many people are doing this year!
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Caribbean News from November 2011
Caribbean News and Views from around the region for November 2011
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New Products from November 2011
New Product Spotlights that caught the Editor's Eye for November 2011
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Record Numbers Head West with the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers
It’s the granddaddy of all offshore rallies and judging by the fleet assembling in Las Palmas this November, it is growing stronger by the year.
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Do You Have What it Takes to Cruise
These days, to cast off those dock lines and set sail into the sunset has never been easier. With huge advancements in modern technology and navigational aids, you don’t need to be able to read the stars
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Selling Out to the Media Moguls
I was recently contacted by a Major International Marine Publication, and asked to write a series of articles to attract the younger set.
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Sailing with Charlie - The Bridge
Charlie departed the BVI bound for Florida with a greenhorn, and a big horn (he never stopped talking about girls) on a used 40ft sloop.
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Cruising Guides are a Sailors Best Friend
There isn’t likely a yacht sailing to or around the Caribbean that doesn’t have a cruising guide onboard. New-comers want a heads up on passages, anchorages and shore side facilities and old-salts like to keep up with what’s new.
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New Changes with Same Cruising In Company Caribbean 1500 Rally
Changes in departure and arrival venues are just a few of the ‘What’s New’ as the World Cruising Club (WCC) runs its first Caribbean 1500 Cruising Rally this fall
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NEW Salty Dog Cruising Rally Departs for the Caribbean
If you’ve sailed offshore to the Caribbean at least once, then you’re invited to join a brand new cruising rally.
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Celestial Navigation Part III - Tips and Tricks on Sight Reduction
Most books on celestial will offer a ‘simple’
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Mercury 150 FourStroke Wins at IBEX
The 150 FourStroke, cited by judges for its light weight, fuel efficiency and performance, is the ultimate 150 hp EFI outboard engine for offshore.
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Carriacou Yachting Community Provides Six More Scholorships in 2011
The Carriacou Children’s Education Fund continues this year with an additional set of scholarships: Coatney Charles and Deon Crompton from Bishops College and Curtrim McGillivary and Jillean Scott from Hillsborough Secondary School.
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Riviera teams with Cummins MerCruiser Diesel on two Triple Zeus Powered Models
Riviera has announced that it is set to launch two triple-engine CMD Zeus® models in early 2012, the 53 Flybridge and 5800 Sport Yacht.
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Expedia Travel Sees Growth in Numbers to Caribbean
More than 1.2 million consumers booked travel into the Caribbean during 2010 on the more than 100 Expedia® and Hotels.com® travel sites. The majority came from consumers in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., France and Italy.
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St Thomas Youngsters Making Waves on New Englands Summer Circuit
U.S. Virgin Islands-based Antilles School Sailing Team headed to New England last summer, where they turned in a Gold Fleet-winning performance!
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Go On Spoil Yourself on Aruba
If the ABC islands were drinks, Bonaire would be a freshly-made, starkly green Mojito. Curacao would be a sophisticated blue-coloured cocktail. And Aruba would be a frozen strawberry colada, pink with three maraschino cherries on top.
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Curacao Marine NEW Distributor for Velox Plus Antifouling Paint
Well known by yacht owners worldwide, Velox Plus is an antifouling paint specifically designed to be used on underwater metal.
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Hash House Harriers Hash it out On Grenada
Hashing has its own rules and traditions. Hashers, dubbed ‘drinkers with a running problem’, receive hash names and use terms like, ‘are you?’ when trying to determine whether they are on the right trail
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IGY Marinas CREW PARTY Schedule for 2012
Don't miss the best parties this season in St Thomas, St Maarten and St Lucia!
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Gyres Big Trash Eddies and Rubber Ducks
How do seeds from vines in Mexico end up in Norway and Japanese fishing floats find their way to Alaska? The same way 29,000 bathtub toys washed up almost 2500 miles away on the shores of Alaska
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Top Coat Series Part 5 - Top of the Line Top Coat Paint
Want to know the secret to getting the ultimate topcoat finish?
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Dockwise Crosses Atlantic with Over a Quarter of a Billion Dollars in Luxury Yachts
The flagship of Dockwise Yacht Transport’s (DYT) pulled into Ft. Lauderdale October 24 with a record breaking cargo of yachts valued collectively at $270,341,000
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