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Christophe Harbour, the 2,500-acre resort and superyacht marina destination on the Southeastern Peninsula of St Kitts, has announced the launch of the Caribbean’s first and only freehold superyacht berths for yachts from 106 to 122 metres. The six new berths …

The recreational fishing and boating community is applauding the decision by NOAA Fisheries to deny an Exempted Fishing Permit (EFP) that would have allowed pelagic longline (PLL) vessels into the East Florida Coast Pelagic Longline Closed Area. “Angler conservationists can …

There is no one path or process that leads to successfully captaining a yacht. Instead, it’s the number of diverse experiences and skills acquired that can really pay off. A good example is UK native, Lynn Griffiths, who grew up …

A newly redeveloped in-water yacht marine service facility will open this fall. PORT 32 Fort Lauderdale, located west of I-95 on the New River and just north of Marina mile, will offer storage, repair and retrofits for vessels up to …

It’s easier than ever to wear your love of boating on your sleeve – or hat, cap, hoodie or cooler. This summer, outboard marine engine innovator, Honda Marine, teamed with fellow Eau Claire, WI-headquartered company, the Powertex Group, a retailer …

Capt. Justin Pasca lives aboard a sailboat about mile or so from Key West and operates a six-pack “downeaster” boat based in Stock Island. Pasca came to Stock Island five years ago from New Jersey at the same time the …

Mark your racing calendars now! The St. Petersburg Yacht Club will host its St. Petersburg-to-Habana race to Cuba on March 16-23, 2019, which coincides with the 500th anniversary of the Cuban capitol’s founding. The Regata del Sol al Sol race …

We have been passing over Jonah’s Curse Black Spiced Rum for years because, well, it’s a spiced rum. Quite honestly, we are not rum and coke drinkers and in our opinion, the only spiced rum worth sipping has been the …

We all have memories of devouring delicious sandwiches. Many years ago, for me, it was a BLT or a Rueben. Now I eat a more healthy diet but it’s just as delicious. Recently I stayed with a friend who is …

Competitors and spectators enjoyed Caribbean-like weather at the St Edmundsbury Sailing & Canoeing Association’s ‘Antigua Sailing Day Regatta’, at Lackford Lake, near the English town of Bury St Edmunds, on 24 June. This was the 6th running of the event, …

Smaller yet just as spectacular is a great way to describe the 2018 St. Martin Billfish  Tournament, presented by Delta Petroleum. Nine boats, carrying sportfishing teams from St. Martin, St. Croix, Antigua and Trinidad cast off in the two-day tournament …

Boaters have been trying to protect the running gear of their boats using antifouling paints for years. However, keeping antifouling coatings on turning blades and shaft that are under big loads and in permanent turbulence is not possible. The ultimate …

Charlie’s friend Freddy had a near-death experience the other week. He was jumping from his boat to the dock when he missed his footing and fell into the water. He tried to grab the lifeline but missed, hit his head …

ISLAND GLOBAL YACHTING (IGY MARINAS) ANNOUNCES LEASE OF THE 360 DEGREE “OVER-WATER” BUILDING IN ST. THOMAS, USVI TO A PRIVATE GROUP PLANNING A MIXED USE PREMIER DESTINATION ATTRACTION THE 360 BUILDING IS LOCATED IN YACHT HAVEN GRANDE MARINA AND IS …

Named after one of the British Virgin Islands’ most famous native sons, today, it’s equally well-known as one of this British Overseas territory’s most iconic visitor attractions. The William Thornton, nicknamed the Willy T, is a floating bar and restaurant …

Three of a seven-strong group of teen and twenty-year-old students stood in the shallow end of the St. Thomas Swimming Association Pool, near Red Hook, St. Thomas. Each were outfitted in full scuba gear, including tanks, masks and fins, the …

The best relief from a hot, humid night is a well air-conditioned cabin. To fit a wider range of boats, the BlueCool S-Series of self-contained air conditioning units from Webasto Thermo & Comfort North America is now available in a …

Many people will tell you to not bother visiting Cat Island in the Bahamas, because it does not have much to offer the cruiser. I personally feel that a visit to Father Jerome’s Hermitage is worth the trip to Cat …

Distance races are a hot trend in Caribbean racing. Witness the phenomenal popularity and record attendance of Antigua’s RORC Caribbean 600 and most recent inaugural 165-mile Full Moon Race in the BVI. Puerto Rico’s Borinquen Island Sailing Association (BRISA) revived …

  Ten teams sharing four boats slugged it out in this year’s Lagoonies Regatta held in St. Maarten’s Simpson Bay Lagoon.  Fifteen races were sailed back-to-back, with a mid-regatta break for lunch at Lagoonies Bistro, the event’s main sponsor and …