New Floating Bar in the Turks & Caicos
Noah’s Ark is a floating tiki bar located through a channel to the east of Little Water Cay (Iguana Island) in Providenciales, Turks & Caicos
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IGY Marinas Optimistic that Most Marinas Operational for Upcoming Winter Season
Thank you to everyone for your warm wishes for IGY’s personnel and marinas affected by Hurricane Irma. We are truly grateful to have a resilient and committed team who, along with their loved ones, have endured throughout this ordeal. IGY Marinas is truly grateful for the unwavering support and around-the-clock commitment of our valued employees….
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IGY Marina’s Blue Haven Marina ONCE AGAIN Receives the Coveted 5-Gold Anchor Accreditation
IGY Marinas today announced that its Blue Haven Marina – Turks and Caicos has once again received its accreditation as a 5-Gold Anchor facility. Recognized by The Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA) every three years, this prestigious distinction marks a milestone for IGY, as the Caribbean marina achieved the accolade in 2014. “We could not be…
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Nautical Holiday Happenings
There might not be snow and sleigh rides, but the spirit of the yuletide holidays is alive throughout the Caribbean. Here is a sampling of nautical holiday happenings. LIGHTED BOAT PARADES Deck your decks with lights, ornaments and festively-dressed crew. The Christmas Boat Parade happens on December 10 in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands’ Christiansted…
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Islands At The Edge
Just off Grand Turk Island, in the Turks and Caicos, our excursion boat scrapes the sand when our skipper beaches us on an alabaster stretch guarded by a sloping dune maybe a hundred feet away, bisected by a sandy path that climbs to a ridge with a view of Grand Turk in the distance, Salt…
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Blue Haven Marina – The Perfect Port of Call
Munificence – noun: Liberal in giving, lavish, characterized by generosity. It’s summer’s end and you’re heading south to your Antillean berth … But you’ve heard about an archipelago roughly a hundred nautical miles from D.R., roughly thirty from the last of the Bahamas, so you set your chart plotter for the Turks and Caicos Islands….
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Layla Wins Caicos Classic
Landing on the scoreboard early earned the US-based team aboard Layla the Top Boat trophy at the 21st Caicos Classic IGFA Billfish Release Tournament. Held July 7 to 11 and hosted out of the Blue Haven Marina, in Providenciales, Turks & Caicos. The keen contingent of anglers represented not only this British Overseas Territory, but…
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New IGY Marina Program Gives Back to Local Communities
A new initiative is linking sea and shore-side communities. ‘Inspire Giving through You’ is a community-based initiative launched in November by IGY Marinas, a Fort Lauderdale, Florida-headquartered international marina network spanning two hemispheres. The first projects get underway this month in eight locations in the Caribbean and Latin America. “We’ve been an active contributor in the…
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Our Monster Wahoo
“It’s not a sail boat, it’s a fishing boat” is what I tell people when they peer inside our 34ft Gemini sailing catamaran Turks & Chaos. Fishing rods fill the space where light once poured through deadlights, while lures sit precariously in every available hanging space. We have all the gear, the bait, the motivation…
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Perfect Summer Cruising Destinations: Bimini & Providenciales
Forget the high tide of boats cruising north for the summer. Instead, cast off for the Lucayan Archipelago, also known as the island group comprising the Bahamas and Turks and Caicos. The lull in crowds during months, such as June, July and August, make it even easier to enjoy all the watersports and wonderful activities…
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Surprising Providenciales
If you crave remote, uncongested anchorages, abundant dive and snorkel sites, and insanely beautiful beaches with ocean vistas, then look no further than Turks and Caicos. My last visit to these beautiful islands was in 1998 when I cruised in on the way to Miami for the hurricane season. I recall catching the biggest mahi…
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Golden Anchors are Gold Standard for Marina Excellence – IGY Earns Coveted 5 Gold Anchors for 5 Marinas
The Holy Grail for athletes is an Olympic medal, for actors and actresses it’s an Oscar and for journalists it’s a Pulitzer Prize. For marina operators, it is a Gold Anchor awarded by the Surry, UK-based The Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA) that is the highly coveted symbol of a quality property. Over 150 marinas in…
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Blue Haven Marina Awarded 5 Gold Anchors
BLUE HAVEN MARINA TURKS & CAICOS AWARDED COVETED 5 GOLD ANCHORS BY THE YACHT HARBOUR ASSOCIATION Blue Haven Marina in Turks & Caicos, part of the Blue Haven Resort, has been awarded 5 Gold Anchors, a prestigious and highly acclaimed accolade, by The Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA). The Gold Anchor Award Scheme is a voluntary assessment…
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Magic V Wins 19th Annual Caicos Classic IGFA Billfish Release Tournament
Teamwork earned the anglers and crew aboard Magic V the Top Boat prize in the 19th Annual Caicos Classic IGFA Billfish Release Tournament. The event was hosted out of Blue Haven Marina and Resort, an Island Global Yachting (IGY) destination, in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI), July 3rd-7th 2014. “It’s really important to work…
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Caicos Classic IGFA Billfish Release Tourney Set for July 2014
Register now! The 19th Annual Caicos Classic IGFA Billfish Release Tournament will take place out of Blue Haven Marina and Resort, an Island Global Yachting (IGY) destination, in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos from July 3-7, 2014. Up for grabs? Entry into the 2015 IGFA Offshore World Championship in Costa Rica, plus cash prizes and much…
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Blue Haven Resort and Marina to Host The Caicos Classic
Following on last year’s success of the Caicos Classic IGFA Billfish Release Tournament, Blue Haven Resort and Marina is proud to announce they are again the hosting marina for the thrilling annual event. As part of the Turks and Caicos billfish community for 18 years, the Caicos Classic is now in its 19th year, welcoming…
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NEW Fuel Stop between the Caribbean and Florida
Looking for a fuel stop between the Caribbean and Florida? Familiar faces at new Turks & Caicos marina The Blue Haven Resort and Marina on the northeastern tip of the island of Providenciales, Turks and Caicos is now open. Conveniently located 550 miles southeast of Miami, the marina is the perfect stop while sailing to…
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MILLION Dollar Sportfish Challenge! (Yes “Million”)
IGY MARINAS LAUNCHES ITS INAUGURAL MILLION DOLLAR SPORTFISH CHALLENGE FORT LAUDERDALE, FL MAY 21, 2013 – IGY Marinas is excited to announce its inaugural Million Dollar Sportfish Challenge! The IGFA all-tackle world record catch contest takes place from select marinas in the IGY network and runs from May through December 2013, with registered anglers vying…
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Turks and Caicos: The Ultimate Yachting Destination
The Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) are much more than a gateway to the Caribbean. Located just 575 miles southeast of Miami, this British Overseas Territory offers year-round warm weather, pristine beaches, and an array of activities that make it a perfect yachting destination.
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Blue Haven Marina has just joined the IGY network
Ideally located in Providenciales in the Turks & Caicos Islands, Blue Haven Marina has just joined the IGY network. Slated to open in the summer of 2013 to yachts up to 180 feet and initially a max draft of 5.5, plans for maintenance dredging will bring its capacity back to the original 12 feet projected…
