Hurricane season is putting Bahamas and Caribbean boatyards to the test — and this year, many are more capable than ever. From new dry docks and Travelifts to fresh leadership and expanded services, here’s a region-wide look at what’s changed at more than 25 boatyards, from Grand Bahama to Guatemala.
Antigua Slipway unveils a 200-ton capacity cradle, setting a new record for yacht haul-out in the region. This expansion caters to the growing classic yacht market and positions the shipyard as a leader in Caribbean boat maintenance.
Many marinas throughout the Caribbean offer opportunities to dock your yacht for a season, annually or longer. Advantages and Disadvantages exist…
Enzo loved Antigua and yachting. He was owner of Antigua Slipway Ltd and The Inn at English Harbour.
Please help in recovering our ship’s wheel. This photo was taken by a friend last year before we left the boat. She is hauled out at the Slipway in English Harbor, Antigua and my husband just returned after a long absence. We had been trying to sell the boat, but no luck, and now after over…
Boatyards throughout the Caribbean offer everything from routine maintenance to extensive haul-out facilities and services for sail and power boaters. Here’s a sample of ‘What’s New’ in yards on a number of islands.
After a life that resembled the nine lives of a cat, polar training vessel My Way was towed to sea and sunk off the Antiguan shelf.
