Grenada: Where Everyone Knows Your Name
Known as the Spice Island because of its numerous nutmeg plantations, Grenada is a tropical paradise full of mountains, rainforests, waterfalls, and beautiful beaches
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Suzuki in Grenada
North Yacht Shop Inc. has become the newest and exclusive dealer for Suzuki Marine outboards in Grenada. The store, located in Clarkes Court Boatyard & Marina, carries the latest models of 2 and 4 stroke outboards. “This new store represents our commitment of becoming the engine of choice for boaters throughout the Caribbean, offering the…
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Caribbean News: Gary Haynes Joins Horizon Yacht Charters in Grenada
Gary Haynes joins Horizon Yacht Charters in Grenada Horizon Yacht Charters in Grenada is pleased to announce the appointment of Gary Haynes as their new Yacht Service Manager and Brokerage Specialist. Gary has a degree in engineering and a sailing resume that includes a UK windsurfing championship, a successful career in Australian ocean racing (including winning a silver medal…
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Southern Caribbean In Focus: Grenadines
Marine redevelopments are poised to popularize the cruising grounds from St. Vincent & the Grenadines to Grenada, writes Carol Bareuther. The Grenadines are poised to become as popular of cruising grounds in the Southern Caribbean as the Virgin Islands are in the north. This comes thanks to two developments: The construction of international airports on…
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NEWS: Simpson Bay Lagoon Causeway Bridge in operation
Simpson Bay Lagoon Causeway Bridge in operation Sint Maarten – The new causeway bridge spanning the Simpson Bay Lagoon opened to vehicular and maritime traffic in late December. The 2508ft (760m) causeway supports two lanes of traffic and is accessed from roundabouts close to the end of the airport runway on its west side and…
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NEWS: BVI Team victorious in Caribbean Dinghy Championships
British Virgin Islands Team victorious in Caribbean Dinghy Championships The Caribbean Sailing Association (CSA) sanctioned Caribbean Dinghy Championships hosted jointly by Antigua Yacht Club and Antigua’s National Sailing Academy took place in November. Barbados, the British Virgin Islands (BVI), Trinidad and Tobago, St. Maarten and Antigua and Barbuda participated. The Zoom 8 class was won by…
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Visiting Glorious Grenada by Boat
Every year – especially during hurricane season – cruisers flock to 12˚N and Grenada’s southern anchorages. Offering everything from sandy beaches and rum shacks to mangrove hurricane holes, there is something to suit everyone. The island is a heady mix of stunning tropical flora, quaint colourful houses and warm, welcoming people. Saint George’s Although not…
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Cruisers’ Grenada Oh-lim-pix
What do you do when you have post Olympic blues? Why, of course … have your own Oh-lim-pix (well you do have to be careful of copyright these days)! The London games are over and here in Grenada the Kirani James hysteria is slowly dying down. After watching so much fantastic sport, what better way…
