Curaçao Marine Adding Slips in 2020
Whether for repairs or respite, it will be even easier to find a slip at Curacao Marine next year. In 2020, owners plan to add another 22 wet berths.
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Bonaire Celebrates 50 Years of International Sailing Regattas
This year’s Golden Anniversary of the International Bonaire Regatta, sailed October 11th-14th, was all about the revival of the traditional fishing boats, of which the history dates back to and beyond the very first race. On September 8th 1968 the Bonaire-built fishing boats Sislin, captained by Don Stewart, and Hubert ‘Ibo’ Domacasse’s Velia raced clockwise around…
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New Faces, New Ownership at Curaçao Marine
An even higher level of service and even greater efficiency in yard work are a few of the priorities of Curaçao Marine’s new owners. Sold earlier this year, Curaçao Marine, which is located at the Willemstad harbor, is one of the largest yacht service centers, haul-out facilities and boatyards in the Southern Caribbean. The new…
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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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Profile: Curaçao Marine’s Pierre Verbiesen
You instantly know that someone likes what they do when their professional and playtime pursuits are very similar. Plus, it’s certainly a vote of confidence if this same person is the owner of the boatyard where you plan to get your yacht repaired, rebuilt or refitted. Enthusiasm and experience are two words that aptly…
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Curaçao Marine has new 60 ton Roodberg trailer.
Curaçao Marine has taken delivery of their new 60 ton Roodberg trailer. The towed trailer will work alongside the existing 40 ton trailer enabling the yard to service large monohulls as well as multihulls. In a press release, Curaçao Marine said the new trailer is capable of handling boats of 80ft LOA, 7ft draft, and…
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NEWS: Superyacht Venus in Sint Maarten
Venus in Sint Maarten The super yacht Venus, built by Feadship for late entrepreneur Steve Jobs, was a surprise visitor to Isle de Sol Marina, St. Maarten in October. Jobs died in October 2011, the yacht was unveiled a year later at a cost of more than €100 million. The two upper decks are the…
