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 …
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Sport fishing is a sport enjoyed around the globe. In the U.S., 46 million Americans or nearly 16 percent of the population ages 6 and older fishes for pleasure, according to the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation’s 2015 Special Report …
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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. …
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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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Boys and girls enrolled in the Marine Vocational Program (MVP)’s learn to swim classes at the St. Thomas Swimming Association’s (STSA) pool in Red Hook had a big surprise waiting for them on the last Saturday in February. The Sunday …
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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 …
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Teamwork proved the ticket to success for Trinidad’s Jerome McQuilken, who with his team aboard the 50ft Viking, Vesper, won Best Boat with eight blue marlin releases at the 24th St. Lucia International Billfish Tournament. That’s not all! McQuilken caught …
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Cheers from the spectator boat must have been heard in Martinique as Sugar Beach Attitude raced across the finish line of the final race in the 2013 Saint Lucia Mango Bowl Regatta. The local team, skippered by St Lucia Yacht …
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In the Caribbean, Santa is more likely to cruise down the chimney in a dinghy than arrive on a sleigh. The region definitely doesn’t lack for festivities and a true seasonal spirit during the December holidays. Here’s a sampling of …
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The savvy skill of finding the fishing ‘hot spots’ earned Vesper the Champion Boat title at the 23rd St. Lucia International Billfish Tournament, held October 1-4 out of IGY’s Rodney Bay Marina. The Trinidadian team aboard the Viking 50 released …
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September is the Caribbean’s peak month for hurricanes. It’s also one of the busiest months for boatyards. Here is a sampling of ‘What’s New’ in yards throughout the region.
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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 …
Read More »St. Lucia isn’t technically located ‘below the belt’ when it comes to risk for hurricanes. However, this Windward Island does offer several natural and manmade features to keep yachts safe in bad weather. What’s more, the traditional Caribbean off-season …
Read More »Yachts by their very nature are made to travel. Yet, while dockage discounts may be available for long term slips in one particular marina, paying full price to slip into multiple marinas throughout the Caribbean can add up. Finding a …
Read More »In response to the ever-increasing demand for more flexible dockage programs from its customers, IGY Marinas announces a new 365-day berthing plan for yachts over 80 feet: The Anchor Pass. The Anchor Pass includes 8 IGY destinations, significant dockage …
Read More »St Lucia International Billfish Tournament The St Lucia International Billfish Tournament began on Nov. 5th and was held at the Ocean Club and IGY Rodney Bay Marina and ended with an awards ceremony on Friday, November 9th. We greatly appreciate the …
Read More »Sights of St Lucia The first thing you notice about Saint Lucia is its magnificent, rugged green landscape. It’s an emerald jewel jutting into the sky, surrounded by deep, sapphire-blue seas. Two of these emerald jewels at the southern …
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Here is the 2013 Caribbean Boatyard Update Hurricane season is the prime time to haul boats for routine maintenance and repairs. Yet, during the peak of the Caribbean’s winter yachting season it’s good to know that there are a variety …
Read More »Clean Marina Award given to THREE IGY Marinas IGY Marinas announces the granting of the ICOMIA Clean Marina Award (from The International Council of Marine Industry Associations) to its three marinas in the Yacht Haven Grande Collection. Meeting all of the …
Read More »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.
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