There’s a saying, ‘hindsight is 20/20’. While it’s too soon to predict the severity of the 2018 hurricane season, which started June 1st, All At Sea did ask well-known Caribbean marine community members on the hardest hit islands last year to offer the wisdom of their hindsight and a perfect vision for hurricane preparation. REALLY…
Having suffered damage to infrastructure thanks to the storms of September 2017 there was some doubt as to whether the regatta would go ahead. But, like many islands, St. Croix were having none of it and worked extremely hard to put on their regatta. And this one is special as it marks the regatta’s 25th…
In recovery from Hurricane Maria, St. Croix Yacht Club has rescheduled its 25th International Regatta, says Club Commodore, Karen Stanton. The regatta, originally set for November 10th–12th, is now slated for March 9th–11th 2018.
Rum adds to the fun of every island regatta. This quintessential Caribbean libation figured in an especially big way at the 24th St. Croix International Regatta. In fact, it was Scott Stanton’s podium finish in the event’s most competitive class, the Rhodes 19s, that landed the St. Croix sailor on the scales to earn his weight –…
Monohulls easily outnumber multihulls in Caribbean regattas but the tide is turning. The sailing world has definitely caught multihull fever.
Every season is regatta season in the Caribbean. Here is a sampling of some of the events happening for the rest of 2015. For a full list of events please confirm on our calendar: https://www.allatsea.net/calendar/ April 2-6: Bequia Easter Regatta Some 45 to 55 yachts will race in five classes in this perennially favorite event. New…
Morgan Dale had to work hard for his rum at the 21st St. Croix International Regatta (SCIR), held November 15 to 17 out of the USVI’s St. Croix Yacht Club (SCYC). In fact, it came down to a tie-breaker before the St. Croix sailor at the helm of his Melges 24, Boogaloo, knew he had…
The Caribbean regatta season kicks-off with the St. Croix International Regatta, set for November 15 to 17. It’s a perfect occasion to get boats back in the water after hurricane season and polish crew skills for a great race season ahead. Entries already registered include Annick, helmed by regatta founder Nick Castruccio, the BVI’s Richard…
This year’s St. Croix Yacht Club International Regatta promises to be even better than last year. Our schedule of races has changed – so Read the NOR on our website: www.stcroixyc.com. The regatta committee had tons of feedback from last year’s St. Croix International Regatta in regards to how many days to race. We had sailors who can only…
The end of hurricane season heralded perfect racing weather for the 20th St. Croix International Regatta, held November 9th to 11th and hosted by the St. Croix Yacht Club. Twenty-four boats from the U.S. Virgin Islands, British Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico competed in four classes, with two of these having seven or more entrants,…
Good news! There will be a St Croix International Regatta in 2012. Not only will it mark the St. Croix Yacht Club (SCYC) hosted event’s 20th anniversary, but the regatta will move back to its roots with the fall dates of November 9th –11th. “There has been discussion amongst the Caribbean regatta organizers to…
St. Croix’s Captain Nick to be honored at International Regatta Nick Castruccio, founder and promoter of the St. Croix International Regatta, is the honoree at the twentieth anniversary this November. The inspiration of one St. Croix sailor, Nick had the foresight to get this regatta off the ground. With the help of fellow sailor and…
