Resilience is a great way to describe why this list of winter/spring Caribbean regattas is as big as it is! Organizers and volunteers, especially those in the hurricane hit northern Caribbean, are bouncing back and ready to welcome visiting sailors. …
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Over 90% of the Caribbean’s one million-plus square miles is water. It’s no wonder that boats, everything from pleasure craft and professional yachts to workboats like barges, ferries and cargo ships, are essential to the region’s way of life. Boatyards, …
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The annual Open Caribbean Laser Championship will take place in St. Martin’s Baie Orientale (Orient Bay), over the weekend of June 23 – 25. Backed by longtime sponsor Island Water World, organizers say they are expecting representatives from many Caribbean …
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A large crowd gathered at Island Water World’s flagship store in Cole Bay, St. Maarten in March to celebrate the marine store’s 50th Anniversary. Drinks flowed, speeches were made and a dazzling fireworks display lit the night sky. Many members …
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Fierce competition in a variety of conditions made for an outstanding Grenada Sailing Week. Hosted January 30th to February 4th out of both the Grenada Yacht Club in St. George’s and Secret Harbour Marina in Mount Hartman Bay. Sailors on …
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On March 2nd, 2017 Island Water World celebrates its 50th year in business serving the marine community of the Caribbean. Initially established by Harry Draper, the business was first located in Philipsburg, St. Maarten, quite close to the Courthouse. The …
Read More »As Island Waster World prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary in March it will also be honoring Mr. Clifton Wilson who will have spent nearly 45 years working for the company. Affectionately known as ‘Cliffy’, Mr. Wilson joined Island Water World in 1972 when the …
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Here’s what, where, when and how you can jump aboard during the peak Caribbean racing season. January 16-24: Mount Gay Round Barbados Race Series Break records on January 21 at the 81st Mount Gay Round Barbados Race. “We have 14 …
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Transatlantic rowboat Spirit of Malabo heads to United Nations Brooklyn, New York – Victor Mooney announced that on September 18, the Spirit of Malabo will be presented to the United Nations as a global symbol for the fight against AIDS. Over the …
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It pays to register early for Island Water World Grenada Sailing Week Online registration is now open for Island Water World Grenada Sailing Week 30 Jan – 4 Feb 2017. Register and pay by 30 November 2016 and for just US$90.00 …
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Benoit Meesmaecker may well have earned copyright on the Heineken Light Caribbean Open Laser Championships after winning it so many times. If not, he has certainly made it his own, and his presence every year comes with that air of …
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Hurricane season is a great time to haul out. Here’s a sampling of what’s new at boatyards throughout the Caribbean. Puerto Rico Owners of the boatyard at Puerto Del Rey in Fajardo have re-done their haul out and splash area …
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Island Water World Cruisers Safety Log If you are planning to cross the Atlantic this year then you can register the details of your voyage such as day of departure, destination, ETA and contact information with Island Water World (IWW) …
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The 36th edition of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta was a record affair. Eighty four yachts competed in the Gill Commodores Cup, the largest entry in its history and 193 boats participated in the three day Heineken Regatta. This year organisers …
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The rough sea conditions that preceded this regatta made it tough going for those on their way to Grenada for the event, but during Sailing Week the powerful winds added excitement and challenge to the racing. On the first two …
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Team Island Water World acquire second Melges 24 St. Maarten – Team Island Water World are now campaigning a second Melges 24. Although not new, their latest boat is hull number 605, whereas the old boat was number 24. Team captain …
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Island Water World Marigot store now customs clearing station for St. Martin Recent confusion over customs clearance in French St. Martin is at an end. In future, private yachts and charter vessels are able to clear customs at Island Water World’s …
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Race the Caribbean this winter! Islands from Puerto Rico south to Grenada host regattas for all types of boats, from hi-tech production yachts to native work boats, monohulls to multihulls, and everything in-between, including a growing number of one-design classes. …
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French St. Martin-based Yellow Whip emerged winners of the 2nd Island Water World Mahi Mahi Fishing Tournament organised by St. Maarten Sport Fishing Foundation on April 19, after becoming the only boat to reel in qualifying fish after a frustrating …
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A very successful 3rd edition of this start of the year regatta took place from 29 Jan to 3 Feb 2015. As anyone knows, it is easier to start something than to maintain it, so it is great to see …
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