All At Sea January 2012 Issue
The Caribbean's Waterfront Magazine
Since 1993, All At Sea has been the leader in Caribbean Maritime News. From Caribbean racing , bluewater cruising , deep sea fishing to a close look at our Caribbean environment.
NEW - Don't miss the latest installment in our Top Coat Boat Paint Selection, Application and Maintenance Tutorial.
Check out our exclusive Caribbean Cooking Recipes by chef Capt. Jan Robinson.
Don't forget to check out our handy Boat Buying Guide and our series on Bottom Paint Application in the Caribbean.
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St Maarten CREW OLYMPICS Coming in February
St. Maarten / St. Martin
by Chris Kennan
Get your game face on and grab a crew of four! Expect stiff competition and lowered inhibitions.
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NEW Superyacht Dockage in the BVI
Tortola, British Virgin Islands
by Tim Keogh
Serenity Moorings is centrally located in the British Virgin Islands in Road Town, Tortola; the logistical hub of the BVI.
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The 2012 Regatta Casa de Campo Sailing Week has been Cancelled
Dominican Republic
My interest, ever since the conception of Casa de Campo Marina and I became Commodore of Casa de Campo Yacht Club, has always been to develop Sailing in the Dominican Republic...
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March Dates CANCELED - New Dates Planned for 2012 Puerto Rico Heineken International Regatta
Puerto Rico
If anticipation is half the fun, then this year’s Puerto Rico Heineken International Regatta should provide double the enjoyment.
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Dont Miss the 2nd Annual Tortola Surf Classic
Tortola, British Virgin Islands
After last years success with the 1st Annual Tortola Surf Classic, the 2012 event promises to be bigger and better!
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IGY GM Brian Deher is Designated a Certified Marina Manager CMM
St. Maarten / St. Martin
Way to go Brian! Congratulations on being awarded the designation of Certified Marina Manager
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January 2012 Docklines from the Errol Flynn Marina
Jamaica
by Dale Westin
January 2012 News and Updates from the World Famous Errol Flynn Marina in Port Antonio, Jamaica
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Editors Log - Crossing Oceans and The Rise of Match Racing
by Gary Brown
Thoughts and Views from the Editor, Gary Brown. As always feedback is greatly appreciated.
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Caribbean News and Views from January 2012
by Gary Brown
Caribbean News and Views from around the region for January 2012
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The Donkey
Charlie is often asked about the merits and defects of the various types of rigs on sail boats. Charlie is of the opinion that a cutter rig is the best option for a modern day cruising boat.
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Holmberg Wins Tenth Pete Sheals Memorial Match Race
Tortola, British Virgin Islands
Perfect sailing conditions allowed for keen and fast-paced competition at the 10th Pete Sheals Memorial Match Race.
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Contraband Smugglers and Yachtsmen
by Sean Paton
Great stories have been told of the old days of smuggling. In olden times it was considered an honorable profession by the less fortunate...
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Victory for Double Header IV and Snatch Em at St Thomas Wahoo Tourneys
St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands
November is a hot time in U.S. Virgin Islands’ waters for wahoo. To capitalize on this, St. Thomas’ Virgin Islands Game Fishing Club (VIGFC) hosted its annual Wahoo Wind-Up, sponsored by Budget Marine
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Guys Triumph Again at Golden Hook Fishing Clubs Guy Gal Reel Challenge
St. Croix, US Virgin Islands
Billed as the ‘reel’ battle of the sexes, this 12th annual St. Croix-based tournament featured a day of fishing for the Gals followed by the Guys fishing on the following day.
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Big Turnout Expected for Budget Marine Spice Island Billfish Tourney
St. Lucia
Over fifty boats and five times as many anglers are expected to compete in the Budget Marine 43rd Annual Spice Island Billfish Tournament (SIBT), set for January 25th to 29th
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Headed Windward to the Windward Islands
by Rosie Burr
To approach the eastern Caribbean from the west, directly into the trade winds, is never going to be easy.
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The Twin Realities of The Atlantic Rally for Cruisers
It is the largest (race? rally? cruise?) organized transoceanic sailing event ever staged, with 234 vessels participating in 2007 and nearly 5,000 overall during the intervening 26 years.
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Costa Smeralda Superyacht Regatta in the Shadow of the ARC
Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands
As the name suggests, yachts taking part in the Transatlantic Superyacht Regatta - Transatlantic Maxi Yacht Cup are rather different to most of the boats taking part in the ARC.
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Yacht Rigging Part 1 - Design Particulars
by Andy Schell
Much like the adage about air travel that states ‘so long as you have your wallet and your passport, you’ll make it,’ successful bluewater sailing relies on two of its own simple principles: keep the rig up and the water out.
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SPOTLIGHT Caribbean Regatta Preview for January to March 2012
Sailors from around the world come to the Caribbean each winter for warm temperatures, dependable trade winds and some of the most fun and competitive regattas. Here’s a preview of what’s new!
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Council Discuss the Future of Sailing at ISAF Annual Conference
Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico, the Caribbean and the entire Americas scored a first last November by serving as the host location of the International Sailing Federation’s (ISAF) Annual Conference.
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Club Nautico de San Juan International Regatta Set for February 2012
Puerto Rico
Hot competition, superb sailing conditions and great fun on and off the water is what you’ll experience at the 11th Club Nautico de San Juan’s International Regatta
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SV Good News Named Winner of the VICL Culinary Contest
St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands
Great news aboard S/V Good News … The winner of the November Virgin Island Charter Yacht League Culinary Contest held at the Yacht Haven Grande is—Chef Debbie ‘Debs’ Dickens.
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Anniversary Pro Am Regatta Attracts Top Sailors
Tortola, British Virgin Islands
More than 70 sailors participated in the weeklong regatta, where they got an opportunity to learn from seven professional sailors.
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More Hulls and More Fun at 15th Annual Foxys Cat Fight Regatta
Jost Van Dyke, British Virgin Islands
‘Purrfect’ is the only way to describe the sailing at the 15th Annual Foxy’s Cat Fight Regatta, held every year on the Saturday coinciding with Halloween;
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Caribbean 1500 Yachts Arrive Safely at Nanny Cay Tortola
Tortola, British Virgin Islands
After storms delayed the start of the Caribbean 1500, a steady trickle of participating yachts began arriving at Tortola’s Nanny Cay Marina in late November.
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Record Breaking Attendance at Sol International Opti Regatta
St. Maarten / St. Martin
Mister Antrobus summed it up at the prize-giving: “Sol looks forward to the day that these young sailors here today become the Mega yacht captains of the future.”
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Mischa Heemskerk Flies to Finish at 2011 Saint Barth Cata Cup
St. Barthelemy (St. Barth)
‘The Flying Dutchman’ took top honors with teammate Eduard Zanen aboard their Cirrus R Formula 18 catamaran.
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Franck Fifils Takes Overall Honors at Caribbean Surf Ski Tour
Guadeloupe
Fifils, who won the Soualiga Challenge for the third time in its seven year history, pocketed the 3,000 euro prize money for winning the tour.
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Happy New Year Recipes
Quinoa is highly nutritious. High in protein and complex carbohydrates, low in fat, and richer in vitamins and minerals than other grains, quinoa is gluten free and considered an ideal food for those prone to food allergies.
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