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ce, our goal is e mobility needs mobility needs e Cruising Guide to Colombia Vanishing Sail’ ‘ SEVENSTAR-YACHT-TRANSPORT.COM Representative The next screening of ’Vanishing Sail‘ will be on December 1st at the Bahamas The next screening of ’Vanishing Visit www.vanishingsail.com for more information. Download Free Colombia Cruising Guide internet connection, Heading to Colombia? When you’ve got time and a good November is BVI Culinary Month! travelers worldwide who Culinary tourism has increasingly sparked interest among of BVI – Tortola‘ will be held During the month-long festivities, the third annual ’Taste on November 21st on the The third annual ’Taste of BVI – Virgin Gorda‘ will be held Traditional boatbuilding in Carriacou has been brought to worldwide attention Traditional boatbuilding in by the award-winning film International Film Festival. download the excellent free www.cartagenaexcursions.com/Cruising Guide To Colombia.pdf authentic dining opportuni- seek to experience a destination’s local culture through Virgin Islands with the ties. November will see a celebration of food in the British of BVI Restaurant Week. ’Taste of BVI‘ events, which started in 2013 in celebration and food connoisseurs to The event, created to entice the local community, visitors, the shores of the BVI, has continued to grow. II Park, Road Town. on November 7th at the newly refurbished Queen Elizabeth grounds of the Nail Bay Sugar Ruins.

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Ms. PETER MARSHALL PETER NOVEMBER 2015 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 7 parties, fire- yet? It contains pagara —Continued on next page at http://issuu.com/curacaomarine/docs/ Curaçao Informational Guide “We now provide a little something extra to our The new color option is available in the mid-range For more information about Suzuki Marine products, award-winning outboard engines,” says Erving Rosario, sales and marketing manager for Suzuki Del Caribe. “Our customers pride themselves on having The Ultimate 4-Stroke Outboard equipped with unique features such as offset drive shaft, self-adjusting timing chain, the largest reduction gear ratio in their respec- tive class, combined with world-leading Lean Burn Technology, all packed in a sleek design that now has the option to be in a Cool White,” he adds. category starting with the DF60A, and all other models in the Inline-4 cylinder and V6 categories. The outboards can be purchased at any of our Suzuki Marine authorized dealers throughout the Caribbean. dealers, and services, visit www.suzukipr.com, or call outboard engine. The Japanese outboard manufac- turer gives the consumer the alternative to choose between their traditional Shadow Black Metallic and the new Cool White. Informational Guide Continued from previous page Continued from For more information on Curaçao Marine see ad on page 23. Accolades for IGY Marinas IGY Marinas announces that The Yacht Haven Grande Collection — comprised of Furthermore, Island Water World has become the exclusive Yamaha outboard the exclusive Yamaha Water World has become Furthermore, Island which will be new 365-page catalogue, least, we just finished our And last but not 48. World see ad on pages 8 and about Island Water For more information and Better! Budget Marine Gets Bigger to new buildings, adding new outlets and Nicole Corvellec reports: Moving Marine has opened a new Budget Marine Outlet in In the last two months Budget November with the opening of its doors to another The expansion continues in Pam Werdath, and accessories in the Budget Marine is the largest retailer of boating supplies 2. For more information on Budget Marine see ad on page Suzuki Now Gives You the Power of Choice when purchasing an Efraín Rivera reports: Suzuki Marine now offers a color option For more information on Suzuki Marine see ad on page 29. Curaçao is Calling! Many sailors found their way to the southern Caribbean islands to sit out hurricane After hurricane season comes festive season! The month of December means a Have you read Curaçao Marine’s more than just info about the marina and its services. It is also loaded with tips about Curaçao, handpicked with the sailing and yachting community in mind. View, print or download the curacao_marine_publication_pdf Yacht Haven Grande in St. Thomas, Yacht Club at Isle de Sol in St. Maarten, and Rodney Bay Marina in St. Lucia — has been reaccredited with the highest 5 Gold Anchor Award and the ICOMIA Clean Marina Award for an unprecedented fifth year running. dealer for St. Maarten. We are still an Evinrude distributor, so now we can offer our distributor, so now we We are still an Evinrude dealer for St. Maarten. Outboards and Yamaha! NS Marine Marine outboards, Evinrude clients Nissan/NS season. be arriving in time for the Nissan outboards and will are re-branded loaded with is bigger than ever and this month. The new catalogue in distribution searchable PDF islandwaterworld.com in a products. Available at new and existing a USB key version in our stores. version, and as Marine Chandleries are all about these months. expanding in size is what Budget is have been bursting at the seams and Budget Marine Many of their existing stores to meet the diverse and increasing demands of the getting ready for the season its offerings on five islands. boating community by expanding Sound Marine Services boatyard in Antigua, and the magnificent new North Budget Marine Chandlery and superstore in the attrac- opened its doors to the new BVI. tive Nanny Cay Marina in the After years with limited space, the new custom-built brand new building, in Bonaire. away from the old store, on the corner of Kaya chandlery is just one block still within easy walking distance from the sea. Neerlandia and Kaya Djabow, (1,450 square feet) the new space now boasts 230 Instead of 130 square metres feet), almost doubling its size. The new store not only square metres (2,550 square of items such as kayaks, stand up paddle has space for a broader assortment boards, metric stainless fasteners and nautical knick-knacks, the depth of the current inventory will also increase with more choices in brands, sizes and colors. manager of Budget Marine Bonaire, reports, “We are always amused at how amazed people are when they walk in carry. Now in the new store our store for the first time and see how many things we easier to find all the prod- there will be enough space to maneuver, making it much location.” Pam also ucts that were packed on top of each other in the previous expansion, enough reasons to mentioned that allowance has been made for future store. visit the beautiful island of Bonaire and its Budget Marine Caribbean-wide, Caribbean. With over 30 years of experience and 13 locations in the Caribbean. They Budget Marine has grown to become the leading chandlery sport fishermen and every- cater to the small-boat cruiser, race boats, superyachts, thing in between. — (787) 622-0600. You can also visit Facebook/SuzukiCaribbeanMarine and click the “like” button. season 2015. As Curaçao Marine marina boatyard was fully booked for the season, it is advised to make your reservations for next summer well in advance. calendar full of fun activities and events; it’s one of the most popular times to visit Curaçao. Think of the End of the Year Sail Race, concerts, works shows, End of the Year celebrations, New Year’s Swim, Fuik Day and more! works shows, End of the Year celebrations, New Year’s Swim, Fuik Day and more! NOVEMBER 2015 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 8 Tango after awarmwelcomeonthedock,people werereadytoboard ets tobothFoundations. Adventures addedtotheamountbydonating proceedsofthePinkSunsetSailtick- have achanceofwinningprizesdonated bylocalbusinesses.AquaMania sible bythegenerousdonationsofall150 guests,whoboughtmanyraffleticketsto Elektralytes Foundationsinsupportofbreast cancerawareness.Thiswasmadepos- cess. OverUS$2,500wasraised,whichis all beingdonatedtothePositiveand October 2ndtolaunchBreastCancerAwarenessmonth,wasaspectacularsuc- he added. training modelhasbeenusedonthemainland,EuropeandNewZealand. ing andeventuallyeachonecanrunthecompany,saidDifede.Thecompany’s Croix highschools.Employeesgothrougha“lifetime”ofcareerdevelopmenttrain- years. Thecompanycurrentlyhas42employeesincludingseveralgraduatesofSt. class standard.There’sonlyahandfulofpeoplewhocandothatandwecan.” is thatsomeoneintheVirginIslandscanactuallybuildtostandard—aworld product iscomfortable—sleepingten,withthreebathrooms,anofficeandfullgalley. with titaniumfixturesandcarbonrigging. ogy,” Difedesaid,and60dayslatertheboatwasassembledatSaltRiverfacility another cofounderofGoldCoastYachtsanddesigner/engineer,tookfourmonths. according toDifede.ThedesignandengineeringledbyBiekerRogerHatfield, plans toraceheraswellenjoyleisuresailing. built forGregSlyngstad,formerMicrosoftexecutiveandfounderofExpedia,who neered foilsforthe2014American’sCupwinnerOracleTeamUSA.Theboatwas — WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/FUJINSAILING product about12,000poundslighterthanothervesselsofitstypeandsize. specifically forthevessel.Thematerialprovidedstrengthwhilerenderingfinished ably alreadythere,”saidRichDifede,cofounderandpresidentofGCY,toldEllis. Croix toSt.Thomasinalittleovertwohours,andthenMartin15hours. by GoldCoastYachtsonSt.Croix,waslaunchedAugust28thandsailedfrom catamaran thatcouldbethefastestcruisingsailboatinworld,designedandbuilt slated todoubleinsizeandbecomeaWiFihub. automatically leadintodancinginthenewspace,too!Theotherhalfofbaris Chocolate”, afilmallaboutGrenadachocolate)andhostkaraokeevenings,which layout givesustheabilitytoshowmovies(clientsrecentlyviewed“NothingLike added benefitofincreasedspace! delivery offoodandbeveragestoourguests.Themissionseemssuccessful,withthe tion wasforthebarandkitchentoworktogethermorecloselystreamline in toworkatGrenadaMarine,themissionbeingOperationMoveBar.Theinten- recent bankholidaywhileotherswerereveling,ahandfulofdedicatedstaffcame Grenada Marine’sbarinitsnewplace,withmovie/karaokescreen Visit www.stmaarten-activities.comformore information. Upon arrivalatAquaManiaAdventures guests receivedauniquePinkT-shirt,and The PinkSunsetSail,organizedinSt.MaartenbyAquaManiaAdventureson Aqua Mania’sPinkSunsetSailRaisesBreastCancerAwareness Visit www.facebook.com/fujinsailingformoreinformationonFujin. Read thefullstoryathttp://stcroixsource.com. “We’re basicallyatraininginstitutiondisguisedasboatbuildingcompany,” Gold CoastYachtshasbuiltmorethan115multihullsonSt.Croixoverthelast30 “Most shipbuilderscouldn’thavedoneitthatfast,”Difedesaid.“What’simportant Two monthslater,thefinishingtoucheswereputonUS$3.5millioncat.Thefinal In anotherthreemonths,thepartswereconstructed,using“topoflinetechnol- The Bieker55wasGoldCoast’sfirstcarbonconstructionandseriouscruisingboat, Fujin The 53-foot “Our goalhasbeentobuildthefastestcruisingboatonplanetandwe’reprob- As reportedbySusanEllisintheSeptember1steditionof St. CroixCompanyBuildsSuper-FastCat For moreinformationonGrenadaMarineseeadpage33. This isonlythebeginningofourintendedimprovements;there’smuchmoretocome! So, withonehalfoftheoriginalbarnowbeingveryclosetokitchen,thisnew Laura Fletcherreports:GrenadaMarinehas“raisedthebar”—literally!Overa Grenada Marine‘RaisestheBar’ Continued frompreviouspage , whichmeans”godofthewind“,wasdesignedbyPaulBieker,whoengi- , the65-footsailingcatamaransthatwere madeavailableforthesunsetsail. Fujin isconstructedofalayeredcarbonfiber,componentproduced St. CroixSource Lambada , the , the and NOVEMBER 2015 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 9

(mes- kui still sail- Stormvogel Stormvogel there is nothing to show , the last of the wooden sailing , the last of the wooden sailing “I have visited other countries with “I have visited other countries with rich maritime histories where the rich maritime histories where the wisdom to record that history arrived a generation too late, and most of the information was lost forever. But I also have worked on similar proj- Above: Johnny Craane, the head of restoration, with Bruce Halabisky in Stormvogel’s hull Left: Volunteers harvested kui wood from Bonaire’s hills to replace the ship’s rotted ribs Stormvogel herself is a testament that this obstacle Stormvogel Stormvogel distinctive shape from the drawings and model. by Patrick Holian

Stormvogel’s back together.”

. This will be the first permanent record of any of the boats ever built on. This will be the first permanent record of any of the Project Stormvogel Stormvogel Project

, a 34-foot, plank-on-frame gaffer launched in 1952. He financed much of the Stormvogel The experienced shipwright also joined the restoration crew in harvesting Visit www.facebook.com/StormvogelBonaire for more information about Project Halabisky, working with board member Patrick Holian, took detailed measurementsHalabisky, working with board member Patrick Holian, “Obviously, materials are a challenge to obtain on a small island far from the “Obviously, materials are a challenge to obtain on Luckily for Project Stormvogel, Halabisky generously donated his knowledge and Part of that boatbuilding tradition is local Johnny Craane, the head of restoration Part of that boatbuilding tradition is local Johnny Craane, Bruce recently completed a ten-year circumnavigation on his own wooden sloop,

Bonaire had a special visitor arrive in September by the name of Bruce Halabisky. arrive in September by the name of Bruce Halabisky. Bonaire had a special visitor Help From Abroad for Abroad From Help Bonaire. The old shipwrights usually built by eye, intuition and perhaps a smallBonaire. The old shipwrights usually built by eye, intuition the line drawings and donatemodel. Halabisky also plans to make a 3-D model from it to the project. Having these visual records is great insurance. If the boat’s hull should collapse during restoration owing to an unforeseen event, the crew would be able to reconstruct Stormvogel. To make a donation, write [email protected] has been dealt with before. The biggest challenge is the staggering amount of work has been dealt with before. The biggest challenge is the volunteers, there is not necessary to finish the job. From what I saw of the project’s from which to draw in put- only a dogged enthusiasm, but also a deep pool of talent ting he will make line drawingsof the 45-foot long sloop during his visit. From this data reflect the exact shape of— a scaled, dimensional representation that will accurately Stormvogel ing. Not only that, but there is really no record of their hull shapes or even any models existing. Already the younger generation is asking what were the boats like that their grandfathers built and aside from them. For me, this is an extremely worthwhile endeavor.” mainland,” says Halabisky. “But time even during these busy days when his family is trying to re-establish a land- based lifestyle on a Puget Sound island near the Canadian border. Part of the reason for his visit may be due to the urgency to save this southern Caribbean nautical culture. “As I started learning more about the rich maritime history — the relatively recent history — of Bonaire, I was amazed that the boatbuilding skills and the boats themselves have been allowed to vanish without a trace. Here in Bonaire you have what was once considered to be the fastest and most seaworthy sailboats of the whole Caribbean. And yet today there is not a single vessel like for Project Stormvogel. He was glad to have Halabisky visit the old boat. “Bruce was for Project Stormvogel. He was glad to have Halabisky surveyed the whole ship and here for six days and we got a lot accomplished. He also helped us plan a materi- agreed on how we are now re-building the framing. He the next steps.” als list of the nails, planks and rigging we will need for Vixen voyage by working on wooden boat restorations around the world, including in the BVI and the Bahamas. Between those funds and those from his wife, Tiffany, who worked as a yoga instructor, the intrepid couple not only funded their sailing adventure, but also supported two daughters who were born during the voyage. Bruce, a Canadian/American who now lives on Orcas Island, Washington State, who now lives on Orcas Island, Washington State, Bruce, a Canadian/American shipwright and marine carpenter for the past 25 years. USA, has been a wooden boat from Fundashon Patrimonio Marítimo Boneiru (Bonaire He received an invitation to visit Maritime Heritage Foundation) help in some way to preserve ects like this before so I thought I might be able to in time to save this important bit of Bonaire history. I think we are just boatbuilding traditions in and possibly rekindle the pride of one of the strongest the Caribbean.” quite wood) from the hills. This timber will be used to replace rotted ribs in the boat’s frame. Joining him were a number of young people from Project Stormvogel’s Junior Shipwright program. This educational outreach initiative, funded in part by the Prins Bernhard Cultuurfonds for the Caribbean, teaches local youth about Bonaire’s rich maritime heritage while they work alongside experienced boat builders. It is an inte- gral part of Project Stormvogel. Halabisky also took time to speak at Scholengemeenschap-Bonaire (SGB High School) to about 30 students on careers in boat building. cargo boats from the ABC Islands. Halabisky then applied to the nonprofit Center for Halabisky then applied to the nonprofit Center cargo boats from the ABC Islands. to and received a grant to cover travel costs Wooden Boats in Seattle, Washington the island. NOVEMBER 2015 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 10 Ashton Lagoon Ashton of Agriculture,RuralTransformation,Forestry, Grenadines Inc.incollaborationwiththeSVGMinistry Restoration Project,organizedbytheSustainable Birds in2010. and supportreceivedfromInternationalMigratory Ashton Lagoon.Arestorationprojectwasdeveloped, cuss therestorationandsustainablefutureuseof held toconductparticipatoryplanninganddis- In 2006and2007aseriesofworkshopswas cern forurgentrestorationgainedmomentum. Birds Caribbean.Outofthisexercise,thecon- and theenvironmentalgroupsAvianEyes SVG’s MinistryofYouth,EducationandSports, 2005 withateamincludingrepresentativesfrom restoration worktobedone,touredthelagoonin Grenadines. SusGren,recognizingtheneedfor able livelihoodsforthepeopleofall coastal andmarineenvironmentsustain- Grenada, committedtotheconservationof between St.Vincent&theGrenadinesand a transboundarynon-governmentalorganization was threatened. land habitatformanyspecies,especiallybirds, nut- andgum-boatswasnowmurky,wet- the lagoonwherechildrenoncesailedtheircoco- shore fishingsiteswerecutoff,thecalmwatersof passageways toeasefishers’journeytheiroff- family funareasforpicnickingweregone,the the area.Theoncegoodfishingwasnomore, beds, resultingindepletionofmuchmarinelife stagnation andhencedestroyingtheseagrass cut offthewaterflowtoAshtonHarbour,creating of acausewaybetweenFrigateRockandUnion ect thattroubledtheislandersbutconstruction nomic hardshiphittheisland. benefiting fromthedevelopment.Awaveofeco- many businessesthathademergedinhopesof declared bankruptcy.Thissawtheclosureof struction phase,whentheItaliandevelopers The thrilldiedjustayearintothemarina’scon- propelled localstoinvestinrelatedbusinesses. potential forthepeopleofUnionIsland,which condominiums. Atthetime,projectshowed construct a300-berthmarina,golfcourseand Frigate RocktoUnionIslandwithacausewayand and wasabandonedin1995,proposedtojoin ment. Themarinaproject,whichbeganin1994 mental impactscausedbyafailedmarinadevelop- Project onUnionIslandintheGrenadines. awaited launchingoftheAshtonLagoonRestoration Restoring Lifeto CARIBBEAN The officiallaunchingoftheAshtonLagoon The SustainableGrenadinesInc.(SusGren)is It wasnotjustthenewsofafailedmarinaproj- The projectaimstoreversethenegativeenviron- Marslyn Lewisreports:September18thsawthelong- ECO -NEWS

tion effortssince2005. BirdsCaribbean, championingthecauseforrestora- behind thisinitiativewithsupportfrom remained optimisticandhasbeenthedrivingforce The roadtothisendwaschallenging,butSusGren planned restorationworkiscompleted. depiction ofwhattheareaislikelytobecomeafter jected areasforrestorationworkandthethirdisa the abandonedmarina,secondhighlightspro- depicts threescenarios.Thefirstshowsanoutlineof tries. Ahighlightwastheunveilingofabillboardthat munity andothergovernmentdepartmentsminis- attendance representingvaryingsectorsofthecom- Fisheries andIndustry,sawmorethan100peoplein here inthepastcanberestored,butitisessentialthat SusGren. Cabinet,” saidMartinBarriteau,SpecialAdvisorto permission thisyear—January7th,2015by we nevergaveup,andarehappytohavereceived ous governmentagenciesanddonors,waslong.But for permissiontoproceedandholdingtalkswithvari- The launchceremonywaslikeabreathoffreshair. “Fortunately, thewetlandthathasbeendamaged “The process,whichinvolvedlobbyinggovernment for thepeopleofUnionIsland. which willcreateadditionallivelihoodopportunities This islikelytoincreasetheflowofvisitorsarea, over toFrigateIsland,birdwatchingtowersandtrails. lation intheAshtonHarbour,abypassbridgetocross sons canexpecttoseeanincreaseinthewatercircu- sustainable localtourismandlivelihoodopportunities. to avastarrayofwetland,shore-andseabirdspecies including fishandinvertebrates.Thewetlandishome and providesimportanthabitatforvariousspecies Birding Area Act of1986.ItwasalsodesignatedanImportant ignated aMarineConservationAreaundertheFisheries Lagoon wetlandisstateowned.Theharbourwasdes- ing onbehalfoftheMinistryAgriculture.TheAshton Fisheries OfficerJenniferCruickshankHoward,speak- mentally sensitiveareaslikethisone,”statedChief ensure thatthedevelopmentsdonotaffectenviron- work withgovernmentstoimplementpolicychanges also includetrainingandeducationmustalways restoration projectsbenefitthelocalcommunityand With thisfirstphaseoftherestorationineffect,per- • Maintenanceandmanagementaimedatdeveloping Ashton LagoonisthelargestbayinGrenadines importance ofusingournaturalresourceswisely. environment andsustainablelivelihoodsthe and governmentofficialsofthelinksbetween awareness amongthegeneralpublic,stakeholders mangrove andsaltpondhabitatforbirds. lengths ofsteelsheetpiles. rial andtheremovalofsomerunning removal orresettingofsomethebackfillmate- existing causewayandwillbeachievedbythe improvement tothecirculationinleeof establishing naturalwaterflow,whichwillsee phase are: additional opportunities. research andafishermen’sprotectionzoneoffer keling, scubadivingandmooringfields.Education, kayaking andpaddleboarding,kitesurfing,snor- opportunities arebirdwatching,naturetrails, the proposedpotentialsustainablelivelihood able tourismandotherlivelihoodoptions.Someof development, anddevelopingaplanforsustain- opportunities forsustainablelivelihoodsand flushing ofAshtonHarbour,whileproviding water quality,withafocusonrestoringtidal mangrove habitat,coralreefs,seagrassbedsand to restorelifethisenvironmentbyimproving and barrierreefs. beds andcoralreefsincludingfringing,patch, the mangroveswereoriginallydiversesea-grass sea anddryscrubforest.Ontheseawardsideof stand ofmangroves,tidalmudflats,saltponds, Grenadines. Thewetlandsupportsadiverse mangrove habitatsinSt.Vincent&the expanse of330hectares,andisonethelast tinuous mangrovehabitatsintheregion,an shorebirds. TheLagoonisoneofthelargestcon- and alsosupportsalargenumberofmigratory • Communityoutreachandeducationtoraise • Monitoringandevaluation,withemphasison • Restorationofbirdandfishhabitatbyre- The mainobjectivesoftheproject’sfirst The AshtonLagoonRestorationProject’sgoalis

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Compass’s by Emma Doyle and Patricia Kramer by Emma Doyle ) because they graze on these algae and help keep the reef clean.

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What did the expedition find? The news about corals in the Grenadines is generally positive. Live coral cover in the Managers in the Grenadines are fortunate that some of these coral reef data have The number of black sea eggs on the reef is important (black spiny sea urchins or When monitoring reef fish, there are two key groups: herbivorous fish, including What to monitor? the more live coral the Firstly, the coverage of live coral on the reef is important: The Grenada Bank supports the most extensive coral reefs and related habitats in theThe Grenada Bank supports the most extensive coral reefs Within the Caribbean, the health of the Mesoamerican Reef (the world’s second Within the Caribbean, the health of the Mesoamerican Why monitor coral reefs? see on the reef has a role toCoral reefs are like underwater cities and everything you In November 2014, the But is that reef alive or dead? Healthy or suffering from pollution? Or becoming Healthy or suffering from pollution? Or becoming But is that reef alive or dead? Think of sailing in the Caribbean and inevitably images of blue water come to and inevitably images of blue water come Think of sailing in the Caribbean

The Grenadines coral reef monitoring team aboard the Grenada Marine Protected The Grenadines coral reef monitoring team aboard the Areas patrol boat Grenadine Reefs’ Health Reefs’ Grenadine marine protected areas of the Grenadines is quite good at 25 percent, which is higher than the Caribbean average of 17 percent, although lower than historic values. Among the six study sites, the highest live coral cover was found at Carriacou’s Sandy Island/ Oyster Bed Marine Protected Area (35 percent). Meanwhile, the level of fleshy macroalgae in the Grenadines study sites is on average 18 percent, which is pleasingly lower than the Caribbean regional average of 31 percent. Particularly low cover of fleshy macroalgae was found at Woburn/Clarkes Court in Grenada, which also happens to have the greatest number of black sea eggs of all the sites, and at Tobago Cays Marine Park, which has the largest biomass of herbivorous fish. been collected in the past, as far back as 1999 in the case of Tobago Cays. There are more than 2,000 sites in coral reefs in the Caribbean region that have been surveyed and provide some reference values for the Grenadines. So the 2014 Grenadines expedition used the same methodology as used in these other studies, and since several of the survey sites had been studied before, this enabled some comparison over time. Diadema antillarum parrotfish and surgeonfish, that graze algae growing on the reef and help to keep it clean; and predatory fish that are often commercially important, such as snapper and grouper. A long history of fishing in the Caribbean has resulted in dramatic declines in fish stocks. Reef fish continue to be threatened today by overfishing, unsustainable fishing practices and destruction of habitat, and they are especially vulnerable to targeted overfishing of spawning aggregations. Big, old, fat fish are exponentially more productive, and by protecting them we can help their populations grow and spillover the protected area boundaries to contribute to sustainable national fisheries. The monitoring team assessed fish biomass, taking into account both the number of fish found on the reef and their size. better, as coral provides habitat — shelter, food — for fish and other creatures. In better, as coral provides habitat — shelter, food — for to as “fleshy macroalgae” can contrast, the coverage of a type of algal growth referred can over-grow corals be an indicator of poor reef health. Too much fleshy macroalgae themselves and grow. and take up space where baby corals could otherwise establish So the less fleshy macroalgae, the better. Their numbers in the Caribbean were affected by a mass die-off caused by disease in the early 1980s, and only now are they recovering in some areas. southeastern Caribbean, yet there has been comparatively little monitoring of its coralsoutheastern Caribbean, yet there has been comparatively to a network of six marinereefs. This is changing as the Grenada Bank is now home the protection of naturalprotected areas, all of which have among their objectives reefs. To monitor progress inresources, species and critical habitat, including coral indicators of coral reef health. achieving this objective, it’s possible to track several key longest barrier reef stretching through Mexico-Belize-Guatemala-Honduras) is care- longest barrier reef stretching through Mexico-Belize-Guatemala-Honduras) address transboundary issues fully monitored, allowing coastal managers to better reef organisms don’t conform between country borders. This is important since most marine parks such as Exuma to national borders. Coral reefs in long-established in 1958), and Florida Keys Cays Land and Sea Park in The Bahamas (established well studied. National Marine Sanctuary (1990) have also been particularly play. Coral reefs have high biodiversity, but a few things, like corals, fish and algae, areplay. Coral reefs have high biodiversity, but a few things, or decline of just one of thesethe major players in controlling overall reef health. The loss By tracking the status ofgroups can have a domino effect on the entire reef ecosystem. coral reef health. several key indicators, it’s possible to get a picture of overall stressed due to high water temperatures associated with the current El Niño? stressed due to high water mind. Not just a single blue, but a whole spectrum of blues. A good sailor knows by but a whole spectrum of blues. A good sailor knows mind. Not just a single blue, reef lies below the water. colour or hue where the coral assess coral reef health throughout the Grenadines. Taking part were park rangers the Grenadines. Taking part were park rangers assess coral reef health throughout and St. Vincent & the Grenadines, the Monitoring and wardens from Grenada the Grenadines Inc. and a coral reef scientist with Coordinator from Sustainable Assessment Program (AGRRA). The team sailed over Atlantic and Gulf Rapid Reef aboard the catamaran 100 kilometres in six days to donated the vessel to support the expedition and Sailly of Wind and Sea, kindly the During the expedition, the team visited each of promote coral reef conservation. along the Grenada Bank to survey coral reefs, and they six marine protected areas sites to track coral reef health over time. established long-term monitoring NOVEMBER 2015 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 12 Atlantic hurricaneseasonwouldhaveended,butopen-oceanconditions manship coversabout3,000nauticalmiles.True,bythetimethisracebegins, 15th andendsaboutsixweekslaterinNelson’sDockyardAntigua.Thistestofsea- pating intheTaliskerWhiskyAtlanticChallenge. test theirskillsagainstothercompetitorsandthemightyAtlanticOceanbypartici- surprise thatthey,intheirRannochR45“fours”rowboat, Fuller, PeterSmith,ArchieBaileyandJDHallhaveliterallylivedforthesea.Soitisno from HavanatoKeyWest. the ideaofestablishinganotherspeedandtimewithsamepowerboat,this a one-and-a-half-hourpowerboatrecordfromKeyWesttoHavanaisexcitedwith jet-ski racerAlvaroMarichalar.RogerKlühfromGermany,whoinAugustestablished made byswimmersSusieMaroneyandDianaNyad,paddleboarderBenFribert from HIYC.Thecatamarans peers outtotheentrybuoyatHemingwayMarina.Theywerealsoescortedbyvessels from theCubanCanoe-KayakFederation.TheathletesaccompaniedtheirUS ing andrecreationalevents. organize, andtoworktogetherintheorganizationcarryingoutofkayaksport- ties ofbothcountries,toexchangeinformationandinvitationstheeventsthey actions thatcontributetostrengtheningrelationsbetweenthekayakingcommuni- help promotekayakingasasportandrecreationalactivityinbothcountries,totake Cuba, JoséMiguelDíazEscrich.Thesignatoriescommitted,amongotherthings,to Alejandro Hamze;andCommodoreoftheHemingwayInternationalYachtClub ing theUSkayakingcommunity;presidentofCubanCanoe-KayakFederation, Friendship andCooperationAgreementbyJoeJacobiDavisSmith,represent- tors andthenationalforeignpress. September 11th,receivingawarmfarewellfromHIYCCommodoreEscrich,specta- 6th anddepartedfromtheHemingwayInternationalYachtClubofCubaon despite astormthatdamagedmostofthefivekayaksmakingcrossing. went smoothlyforSedlarandRose,whohadtheendurancetokeeppaddling leader ofthegroupkayakersfromKeyWestthatmadecrossing,saidtrip ever recordedtomakethiscrossingfromHavana,Cubaonakayak.DavisSmith, Brent RosearrivedatKeyWest,FloridaonSeptember12th,beingthefirstpeople REGATTA NEWS This extremerowingcompetitionsetsofffromtheCanaryIslandsonDecember Dubbed TeamWadadli,aftertheindigenousnamefortheirislandofAntigua,Nick Eat, Sleep,Row,Repeat ON THEHORIZON… This historiccrossingjoinsothernoteworthyFloridaStraitscrossings,suchasthose Before leaving,theUSkayakershadawarm-upsessionwithgroupofCuban One ofthehighlightsUSkayakers’stayinCubawassigninga The kayakersandtheirsupportteamarrivedatHemingwayMarinaonSeptember Hemingway InternationalYachtClubofCubareports:KayakersFrankSedlarand First Havana-KeyWestKayakCrossing Win yourskipper’s weight inMountGayRumExtraOld Join usforBarbados’ultimatesailing challenge The OceanPassageRacetoAntigua The MountGayRoundBarbadosRace Three spectaculardaysofcoastalcourse racing The 80thAnniversaryMountGay RoundBarbadosRaceSeries Sunluver and Mirage acted as support vessels to Key West. actedassupportvesselstoKeyWest. January 16th-24th2016 Wa’Omoni, arewillingto www.mountgayrumroundbarbadosrace.com Mount GayRumRound BarbadosRace a longoffshorepassage. “average” cruisingboatandcrew,helpingpeopletorealizetheirdreamofmaking racers, cruisingcouples,bigboatsandmodestboats.Theralliesaredevisedforthe from LasPalmastoSt.Lucia.TheARCisforeveryone:familieswithchildren,tough the Caribbean.TheARCattractsover200boatsand1,200peopleeveryyeartosail Canary Islands,bound2,700nauticalmileswestwardacrosstheAtlanticOceanto sorship cargo,soseethewebsitebelowandbecomeinvolvedinthisworthycause. a totalestimatedcosttotheteamof122,500euros,there’slotmoreroomforspon- ers tobecomeinvolvedinthischarity. Hospice hasbeendoinginAntigua&Barbudafortheterminallyillbutalsospuroth- age generatedwillnotonlyraisetheawarenessofgoodworkthatSt.John ious teamssupport.InthecaseofTeamWadadli,itishopedthatmediacover- for therowers—realbeneficiariesofthisracearemanycausesthatvar- they can“eat,sleep,row,repeat”theirwaytoNelson’sDockyard. now isforTeamWadadlitogetSanSebastianandawaitthestarter’sgunsothat Harbour Marina,whostartedtheballrollingwithasignificantdonation.Allthatisleft Marina, EnglishHarbourCharity,AntiguaYachtCharterMeeting,andtheFalmouth ADOMS, PrincetonTech,AnjoInsurances,MasseyUnitedCatamaran Ministry ofTourism,Hoo-rag,FrancisTradingAgency,NorthCoastHardware, Other sponsorsincludeHarneyMotors,GrantThornton,TheAntigua&Barbuda the startingpointofraceinCanaries,freecostthankstoGeestLines. completed, are alwaysachallenge. Every Novembersince1986,theAtlanticRallyforCruisershassetsailfrom December Marks30thAnniversaryoftheARC Visit www.antiguaatlanticrowers.comformoreinformation. According toNickFuller,a“fairchunk”oftheentrancefeehasbeenpaidbutwith This racecouldbeconsideredanitemona“bucketlist”:thereisnohugebounty Now thatthemanyfamiliarizationpracticerowsaroundislandhavebeen Wa’Omoni hasbeenfilledwithsuppliesandreadiedtobeshipped race series round barbados —Continued onnextpage 2016

NOVEMBER 2015 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 13 was the Sea Fox —Continued on next page , will be there on both days to offer a close-up view on the water. on both days to offer a close-up , will be there Massy United Insurance continues as a main sponsor in 2015, along with IGY Rodney sponsor in 2015, along with Insurance continues as a main Massy United As they have every year, Mango Bowl organizers are hoping that more local sailing are hoping that more every year, Mango Bowl organizers As they have or e-mail [email protected] for the full itin- Visit www.stluciayachtclub.com in December New Race from US to Cuba will set sail from Key West, Florida to Varadero, Cuba, The first annual Pilar Regatta Sailing Federation Offshore The race will comply with International for Notice of Race, registration forms Visit www.regattadecuba.com 50th Year of Independence Round Barbados Series for Barbados’ recorded sailboat race around Barbados was in 1936, Sue Pelling reports: The first In 2012, The Mount Gay Round Barbados Race expanded to incorporate the Two In 2012, The Mount Gay Round Barbados Race expanded Barbados Race Series, Now is the time to sign up for the 2016 Mount Gay Round Gay Rum as a prize for the There’s a chance to win your skipper’s weight in Mount raise the party bar with a Saturday Night Beach Party on the sand in front of the Beach Party on the sand in bar with a Saturday Night raise the party SLYC Clubhouse. and Dive Saint since its inception in 2011, has supported the event Bay Marina, which catamaran, and free-to-spectators up last year. The popular Lucia, which signed Endless Summer enthusiasts, as well as newcomers interested in seeing what a big boat regatta looks in seeing what a big boat well as newcomers interested enthusiasts, as and enjoy extended to the public to come and an open invitation is like, will join in, events. of sailing as well as the social the spectacle forms. Register by November 13th and save ten per- erary, Notice of Race and entry cent of the US$100 entry fee. committee and judges are composed of representa- on December 3rd. The race a Sailing Federation. Pilar Regatta events include tives of US Sailing and the Cuban Harbor Marina, Key West; an awards ceremony in VIP welcoming party at Conch Gaviota restaurant at Varadero; and informational meet- the over-the-water Marina community and the Cuban Sailing Federation, hosted ings between the US racing by Pilar Regatta sponsors. Category 2 Regulations. and more information. took up the challenge. The schooner when five trading schooners overall winner with a time of 10 hours 20 minutes. The consolation prize of a barrel of overall winner with a time of 10 hours 20 minutes. The consolation several years later following Mount Gay Rum for the slowest yacht was discontinued and remained out at sea for the discovery that some competitors purposely stalled days to ensure they won the prize! two days. The event Restaurants Race, which meant racing took place over races includ- expanded further in 2014 and ran a series of coastal, round-the-buoy Round Barbados Race. The ing the Two Restaurants Race, as well as The Mount Gay end of the regatta was 300-mile Ocean Race from Barbados to Antigua at the in Antigua. designed to tie in with the start of the Superyacht Challenge are well underway to mark running from January 16th through 24th, as preparations 50 years of the Round Barbados Race’s 80th anniversary, and to commemorate the key events on the race independence for Barbados. This regatta is now one of favourite. circuit, and is fast becoming a speed-sailing, record-breaking Race records are bro- fastest time if any of the 14 Mount Gay Rum Round Barbados the top prizes, amassing a ken. At the 2015 event, three teams managed to scoop total of 78 cases of Mount Gay Rum.

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EventsinCubawillincludeaparadeofsailfrontthehistoricMalecon Republic CuptotheoverallwinnerataceremonybackinKeyWestonFebruary with awelcomereceptioninKeyWestandfinishtheawardingofConch maritime tradition. malization ofrelationsbetweentheUSandCuba,itispossibletorenewthis from 1997untilthwartedbyUSgovernmentregulationsin2003.Now,withthenor- West CubaRaceWeek.Thishadbeenanannualcultural-exchangesportingevent for bothparticipantsandspectators. that withtheanchorstartandyouwillhaveaguaranteedsourceofentertainment ward leg,aswellracingalongthecoastonbothsidesofisland.Combine porary handicap. open toallsailboats,includingall-outracers;cruisingboatswillbeallocatedatem- an anchorstartwillberepeatedinAnseMarceltoreturnSimpsonBay.Theraceis given, afterwhichtheywillraisetheanchorandracetofinish.OnSunday, The Saturday’sstartwillbeat10:30 The marinainAnseMarcelhasrecentlybeentakenoverbyanewmanagement Visit [email protected] Conch RepublicCupKeyWestCubaRaceWeek2016willbeginonJanuary27th Conch RepublicCupLLChadannouncedthereturnofKey Conch RepublicCupRaceWeekReturnsinJanuary Contact [email protected]. The courseallowstheBudgetMarineChallengetohaveawindwardandlee- ans. ans. AM Contact Contact us forany quote orinformations . Crewswillstaybelowdeckuntilthesignalis Email :[email protected] www.caraibesdiesel.com Phone :(+590) 590 870 373 —Continued onnextpage NOVEMBER 2015 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 15 —Continued on page 46 AST January 31st, 2016 pay only AST January 31st, 2016 pay PM Racing will take place on coastal courses within the Virgin Islands and boats will be Racing will take place on coastal courses within the Virgin starting in 2016, on The Maxi Yacht Rolex Caribbean Cup will be held biennially Visit www.yccs.com for more information. 29th Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta be held April 13th through The 29th edition of Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta will Register online at www.yachtscoring.com/emenu.cfm?eID=1502. The NOR is Register online at www.yachtscoring.com/emenu.cfm?eID=1502. Cup for April 2016 Inaugural Maxi Rolex Caribbean was organized by the Yacht Club Costa The first Maxi Yacht World Championship New Classes, New Race Set for St. Thomas Regatta New Race Set for St. Thomas New Classes, in first-ever One boats are set to sail reports: Gunboats and VX Carol Bareuther philosophy of It is a perfect fit with our to offer these new classes. “We are excited offers so many classes and rating rules under No other regatta in the Caribbean in full by 5:00 Entries received and paid for divided into categories ranging from the Mini Maxi and Maxi 72 classes to divided into categories ranging from the Mini Maxi and to participate. The event Supermaxis, with Wally and J-Class yachts also expected Maxi Association. will be organized with the support of the International alternate years to the Rolex Swan Cup Caribbean. 19th, 2016. US$250. The registration fee between February 1st and March 22nd increases to US$250. The registration fee US $250 for beach cats and US $300 for IC24s and Non- US$400 for all boats, except Rated Cruising Class boats. available at www.stthomasinternationalregatta.com [email protected] For more information contact Sardinia in 1980. Since then the event has grown Smeralda (YCCS) in Porto Cervo, yachts racing each September in the Costa Smeralda. into a competition for Maxi Cup, YCCS and their With the announcement of the Maxi Yacht Rolex Caribbean competitive spirit to the oppo- partner Rolex intend to extend the event’s renowned winter home in Virgin site side of the Atlantic, where it will be hosted at the Club’s Gorda, BVI from April 4th through 9th, 2016. Commodore’s Cup and the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta. The complete Notice of Heineken Regatta. The complete Cup and the St. Maarten Commodore’s online entry system. to download from the Race is available March 25th to (STIR), scheduled for St. Thomas International Regatta classes at the also welcome Yacht Club. Organizers will hosted by the St. Thomas 27th, 2016, and to tune up class, plus invite all sailors Offshore Racing Club handicap entries into the 24th. race on March in a new round-the-island within the changing trends in global yacht racing. giving sailors what they want with last year’s introduction of a Non-Rated Cruising Closer to home, we’ll continue Virgin Islands, British Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico,” says Class for boats from the US regatta director, Chuck Pessler. invited to enter in Caribbean Sailing Association; IRC; which to compete. Teams are CSA Bareboat; Non-Rated Cruising Class (PHRF- High Performance Rule; Multihull; One-Design classes with a minimum length of 20 feet. handicap); Beach Cats; and Category Five, Jaguar, Category Five, (see photo), is registered and ready to lead the challenge (see photo), is registered and ready to lead the challenge and more. The Blue Peter Continued from previous page Continued from Racing will start in the calmer waters off Grand Anse Beach, and then progress Racing will start in the calmer Water World, many more In addition to Grenada Sailing Week’s title sponsor, Island some of Grenada’s beauti- Participants will once again enjoy a variety of venues in (473) 440-6826, • Grenada Yacht Club: [email protected], (473) 444-4449, • Secret Harbour Marina: [email protected], www.secretharbourgrenada.com pricklybaymarina.com • Prickly Bay Marina: [email protected], (473) 439-5265, to classic boats. The Classic The GSW organizers extend a warm, special invitation Sign up for a newsletter www.grenadasailingweek.com or see facebook at Sign up for a newsletter www.grenadasailingweek.com For more information see ad on page 13. Gill Commodore’s Cup: St. Maarten Heineken Warm-Up in St. Maarten on March The tenth annual Gill Commodore’s Cup 2016 will be held a new line of regatta- Gill, the technical gear provider for the regatta, will have and click on the To register for this one-day event, visit www.heinekenregatta.com Grenada Sailing Week 2016: Register Now for Discount! Week 2016: Register Now Grenada Sailing January 28th 2016 will take place from Grenada Sailing Week Island Water World around Point Saline to Grenada’s south coast, where current and wind offer a differ- around Point Saline to Grenada’s ent challenge. Rum and Sea Hawk Paints. loyal sponsors are back on board, including Mount Gay (January 28th and 29th),ful bays, starting at the Grenada Yacht Club in St. George’s 30th and 31st) andmoving to Secret Harbour Marina at Mt. Hartman Bay (January last two venues are locatedthen on to Prickly Bay Marina (February 1st and 2nd). The via an enjoyableon either side of the L’Anse Aux Epines peninsula and connected the dock or on a mooringwalk or a short ride over the hill. To ensure your place on as early as possible: (Prickly Bay) it is advisable to book directly with the marinas www.grenadayachtclub.com with the skippers of these Class is one they wish to foster, and ongoing consultation to their needs. Mathew traditional beauties has resulted in longer courses tailored of the well-known and Barker, firm supporter of this developing regatta and captain well-sailed Sam of Hamble, Spirit of Juno, Jings!, Hot Stuff, The Blue Peter, Bluefin, Whistler, Stuff, The Blue Peter, Bluefin, Spirit of Juno, Jings!, Hot Sam of Hamble, Apero, Fiser November 30th at the lower in 2016, so if you have a classic boat, register online by fee for some legendary sailing and partying in Grenada. GrenadaSailingWeek. Regatta are hoping to 3rd. Organizers of this pre-event for the St. Maarten Heineken rating is required. top last year’s record entry of 81 boats of all types; a CSA online in the months branded soft shells, UV Tech shirts, shorts and hats available stores beginning December leading up to the event, at Budget Marine St. Maarten 1st, and during the event at all venue locations. to register for both the Gill top “register” tab. From there participants can choose through February 2nd. The cut-off date for early registration is coming up on early registration is coming 2nd. The cut-off date for through February www.yachtscoring.com/emenu. so register online now at November 30th, fee of US$90. the low early-registration Pay now and benefit from cfm?eID=1464. including lineup of yachts already registered, Join the great — NOVEMBER 2015 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 16 Caring andahighregardfortheseaaretwoofjuniorsailing’smanybenefits. ciation, thereisunderstanding.Whereunderstanding,caring. vent littering). later talkedaboutwhereitcamefromandhowkidscanhelpreducetrashpre- ing sails,steering,pickingupmarinedebris(theyscoopedtrashwhilesailingand respectful. Timewasproductive. these factorsyieldedtheresultsMaddoxandothershopedfor.Thekidswere things down,computertimewaslimited,thereaminimalcosttoattend.All ioral rulessuchas“raiseyourhandbeforetalking”,thekidswereexpectedtowrite played outside,theyworkedinsmallgroups(sixkids/oneadult),therewerebehav- Here thekidswalkedtofacility(bychoice),theywerenotgiven“stuff”, kids wererestlessanddisrespectful. “stuff” (food,etcetera),kidsstayedindoorsfiddlingaroundoncomputers.Theresult: ents droppedkidsoff(thechildrenhadnochoiceinattendance),weregiven Boys &GirlsClubs(anationalassociationservinginner-citykids)werethese:par- was remarkable. videos, talkedconceptsandofferedtheprogramatnocharge.Whathefoundout Maddox tooktheprogramtokidsinsteadofwater.Heused go thereandhavenoaffinityforthesea.Becauseoftransportationcosts,initially Although Baltimorechildrenarelocatedwithintwomilesofthesea,mostnever “learning different”,ashepreferstocallchildrenwhoarelearningdisabled. Technology, EngineeringandMath”accordingtowww.reach.ussailing.org. education, establishingaloveoflearningwhileexploringproductiveScience, gram. It“utilizessailingasaneducationalplatform,challengingyouthtoembrace who werehome-schooling,whenMaddoxstumbleduponUSSailing’sReachpro- serve under-privilegedurbanyouth,“Sailingisaplatformforhigherlifefunctioning.” Building anaffinityfortheseainturnbuildsappreciation.Wherethereisappre- Each lessontaughthadtobringrelevance.Asampleofsomethelessons:hoist- Later, MaddoxtriedadifferentformatwithinChristianafter-schoolprogram. The dynamicsofhisfirst“nocharge”after-schoolprogramadministeredthrough Maddox amendedReachmodulestomakethemworkwithnon-sailorsandthe He hadhome-schooledhisownchildren,andthenbeganassistingotherparents According toSteveMaddox,whostartedaprograminhisBaltimore,Marylandarea SEA AFFINITY celebrating sailing’sroleinyouthdevelopment. 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NOVEMBER 2015 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 17 — Caona , who, like his wife, , who, like his Caona for Leeward Charters, volunteers as Red Cross Youth for Leeward Charters, volunteers Caona With a large foredeck, a beam of 22 feet and a hull speed of 25 knots, and a hull speed of 25 knots, a beam of 22 feet With a large foredeck, Currently, Lennox lives in St. Kitts with his wife, daughter and son. He makes his his wife, daughter and son. lives in St. Kitts with Currently, Lennox more teaching of children on how to sail.” Lennox’s wish: “I’d like to see working with the elements and generally being a good person.” the elements and generally working with took him back to Nevis many years ago.” This is part of the warm hospitality Lennox This is part of the warm hospitality to Nevis many years ago.” took him back 1980s, after a out in his field. In the guests and makes him stand shows charter UK, he assisted operations course in the aid and emergency/rescue three-week first home, was youth, and, when he returned and physically challenged with mentally British Queen. presented to the livelihood sailing and playing in a rhythm-and-blues band. Director and enjoys singing named after a Carib Indian princess — became much more than a catamaran to became much more than Carib Indian princess — named after a relationship with of having “a very good Lennox. He tells

Skyjack . He began building catamarans Caona Continued from previous page Continued from At 20 years old, Lennox Wallace was just finishing Y2A Featured Adult Lennox Wallace, 53 years old Employment: Senior Captain, Leeward Charters, Luc’s message: “I encourage Caribbean youth to try Luc’s message: “I encourage Luc would like to see “more youth enrollment in youth enrollment in Luc would like to see “more Luc’s racing has taken off. He started in Optimists at Luc’s racing has taken off. Coping with stressful situations, keeping calm, communicating with teammates teammates calm, communicating with situations, keeping Coping with stressful Meeting high-level sailors from around the world has become Luc’s favorite aspect world has become Luc’s sailors from around the Meeting high-level “He was part of a J/24 sailing team and wanted me to follow in his footsteps by wanted me to follow in his of a J/24 sailing team and “He was part technical college in St. Kitts. He joined a boatyard that technical college in St. Kitts. He joined a boatyard that was yielding catamarans such as the 45-foot St. Kitts the sport of sailing. We live on islands surrounded by the sport of sailing. We live water so why not make use of that resource? Sailing is a fun and educational sport. You get to meet other youths from around the world, make lifetime friends and learn many things about the sea that surrounds us. Also, there are many career opportunities in sailing and the marine sector. I would love to see many young Caribbean people take to the seas!” and the 47-foot with the late Philip Walwyn. “They told me I had to learn to sail them. I started out learning on Sunfish,” Lennox explains. “Sailing helps me to deal with people, our sailing program and a larger diversity of boats a larger diversity of boats our sailing program and like to one day repre- added to our fleet.” He would and make a career out sent St. Lucia in the Olympics of sailing. nine years old. By ten, he competed in Canada’s CORK nine years old. By ten, he competed the Dominican Republic in then on to Opti Worlds in Byte CII at the 2014 Youth 2012. “In 2014, I raced the Currently, I am improving Olympics in Nanjing, China. at regattas in St. Lucia, my skills and positioning USA and Italy.” Martinique, France, Canada, and staying focused on the task at hand are some of the skills Luc has developed task at hand are some of the skills Luc has developed and staying focused on the able to apply these life skills in my school work when from junior sailing. “I am His completing large amounts of homework,” he says. studying, socializing and a being surrounded by lightning and thunder in scariest sailing moment was Republic during the 2012 squall in the Dominican Optimist Worlds. of sailing. “I now have many friends in sailing from around the world that I met at sailing from around the world have many friends in of sailing. “I now starting line as the adrenaline rush at the participated in.” For Luc, the regattas I that words can- speed “creates a feeling in extreme conditions at high well as sailing not describe.” enrolling me into St. Lucia Yacht Club’s Learn to Sail program. With my love for theLearn to Sail program. With St. Lucia Yacht Club’s enrolling me into on sailing.” I began to focus very seriously from my parents, sea and encouragement — NOVEMBER 2015 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 18 ately decidedwewouldreturntoDominicaafterhur- began pouringin,wewereheartbroken.Weimmedi- guests andnotsimplytourists. shakes anda“Goodday”.Wetrulyfeltlikewelcomed we werewelcomedwithopensmiles,warmhand- the tripespeciallymemorable.Everywherewewent, Island. ButitwasthepeopleofDominicawhomade spectacular, Dominicaearnsitsnickname,TheNature the symphonyofsoundsfromrainforest.Simply against thedenserainforestcanopy,andlistenedto sulfur springswhilethesteamroselikeathickfog waterfalls sculptingamountaintop.Wesoakedinhot a craterlakehighinthecloudsandhikedtotwin waterfall spilledoverus.Wemarveledatthebeautyof cold, clearspringwaterintoacavernwheresmall We visitedthebaseofTitouGorge,swimminginits reaching fortheriverandfoliageblockingoutsun. River, itsbanksdensewithtrees,snake-likeroots time there,aguidepaddledusupthewindingIndian had seenelsewhereintheEasternCaribbean.Inour islands foritsstunningbeauty,unlikeanythingwe during Juneanditquicklybecameoneofourfavorite by floodingandlandslides. inches ofrainwithinaday.Theislandwasdevastated top ofDominicaandonAugust27th,shedumped15 and movedovertheLeewardIslands. Tropical StormErikadevelopedattheendofAugust although safelyanchoredinGrenada,cringedwhen know peopleinharm’sway.Myhusband,Mike,andI, Even whenwearesafe,astravelersmostlikely named storms,whetherdirectlyintheirpathornot.

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Damagetoroadscutoffsupplychannelsacross their familiesdisappearinmudslidesrightbefore communities beingwashedaway,peoplewatching Group (IRG)tofollowalongwiththeirreliefefforts. we could.WesignedupwithInternationalRescue ricane seasonandbringwithusasmanysupplies Relief Run: byJenniferSimpson Storm-DamagedDominica Cruisers CarryCargoto When Iannouncedourplanstocollectdonations Then morereportscameandwereadaboutentire FOR YOUR MARINEHARDWARE, ANDMORE Fax:(758)4520311 Fishing Gear Snorkeling Equipment Flares &LifeJackets VHF Radios Stainless Fittings Stainless Fasteners e-mail:[email protected] lecting, consolidatingandrepackingpilesofdonations Pam on “Our Place,”alovelySt.George’svenue.Jamesand fundraiser thenextFridaywithalocalmusicianat Somewhere anchorages aroundGrenada.SharonandJimof were inundatedwithvolunteersfromeachofthemany from anyonewhomightwanttohelp.Immediatelywe would bemonitoringtheVHFafternettohear Marina tostorethem. boat toaskforhelp,andworkingwithSecretHarbor donations fromaroundthebay,evendrivingboat-to- Neptune II raiser inSt.George’s.VanessaandGaryon ing transportationfromotheranchoragestothefund- from cruisersintheircrowdedbayaswellorganiz- S/V Lovzur tooktheleadinSecretHarbor,collecting tooktheleadinSt.George’s,settingupa Service andDominicaMarineCenter with personnelfromtheDominicaFire Mission accomplished.MikeinRoseau tooktheleadinPricklyBay,col- —Continued onnextpage Houseware &Cookware Hand &PowerTools Sanding Paper&Discs Epoxy Resins Paint Brushes Antifouling Paint S/V S/V NOVEMBER 2015 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 19 for Neptune II who will coordi- Marilyn@selecty- , and and www.internationalrescuegroup. . And of course the members of Portsmouth S/V Somewhere, Lovezur . It costs nothing to join and commits you to We encourage other cruisers to visit Dominica. Should you wish to deliver more supplies, dona- We also recommend that cruisers join International As in Portsmouth, the heat was nearly unbearable, As in Portsmouth, the heat our way back to Grenada We are now slowly making what Mike and I Looking back on this experience, nothing other than receiving information of any coordinated relief efforts taking place The island is ready for the tourist season and visitors will be welcomed with open arms. tions will be most welcome, especially items for children as the holidays approach. In Roseau, you may contact Hubert of Dominica Marine Center at [email protected], [email protected] achts.com org Area Yacht Services (PAYS) will be happy to accept donations as well. Rescue Group at nate with the Red Cross. In Portsmouth, you can contact Rotary Club members Lise and Marilyn at their direct efforts and for the countless cruisers, their direct efforts and for friends and even a few complete strangers who donated so much. And of course on Dominica, we cannot express enough gratitude to the Rotary Club, the Red Cross and Dominica Marine Center for not only the assistance they gave us, but for taking on the daily challenges they still face helping the people of their magnificent country. Thank you all for what you have done and continue to do. up at the busy Customs dock, Hubert Winston of Customs dock, Hubert up at the busy Customs to Center arranged for Dominica Marine Hubert, private dock. When we arrived, meet us at his our lines employees were there to catch his friends and arrived to col- cargo. Fire Services first and unload our had given a perfectly happy that we lect their water, then away in Portsmouth. Customs couple of cases shortly after, off our inventory and, arrived to check the rest of volunteers came to collect the Red Cross our donations. good spirits. Mike and I but everyone remained in happily invited people passed out cold drinks and in the shade of our cock- aboard to take some comfort for us all, but beautiful pit. It was an exhausting day together to help the to see how everyone was working we were done, we took a people of Dominica. After by Hubert and stayed mooring ball graciously offered to rest and visit a few in Roseau a couple more days friends on shore for the rest of hurricane season. the cruising community will remember most is how together to organize relief and local businesses came service in this effort efforts. We were a mere delivery those involved, we could and without the help of all are eternally grateful to the never have pulled it off. We crews of tie was load- Three Sheets waterline restored! Right: Three Sheets, We were ready to go IRG was staged in St. Left: Red Cross volunteers taking delivery at Roseau afternoon. By the time the time afternoon. By Three Sheets ed with well over a ton of donated goods, the waterline dropped about three inches. and just needed good weather to sail north. Lucia and recommended we first stop there. After a few weather delays, we arrived in Rodney Bay on September 12th and met with Ray, the found- er of IRG, to coordinate Lise and Marilyn of the local Rotary AM . Thankfully our friends in St. George’s our friends in St. George’s . Thankfully MARINE ENGINEERING PARTS AND LUBRICANTS MARINE ENGINEERING PARTS We offloaded about a quarter of our supplies for the The next morning we sailed for Roseau to deliver the We were thrilled that CK’s, like Hubbard’s, would would that CK’s, like Hubbard’s, We were thrilled We sailed from Rodney Bay bound for Dominica on Club met Mike at Customs to review our inventory and Club met Mike at Customs to review our inventory and help check us in. While waiting at the dock it warmed our hearts to see several other boats, much larger than ours, unloading pallets of donated supplies. It was incredibly hot and humid, yet people were smiling and in good spirits, even the Customs agents in full uni- form who had been working non-stop since the flood- ing began. Rotary Club, who agreed the rest should go to the Red Cross in Roseau. Afterwards we headed for the Purple Turtle, a popular beach restaurant, to drop off a couple of personal “care packages” to locals we knew from our prior visit and for family of dear friends. While Portsmouth itself was largely unaffected by the storm, we learned that the rivers were still at flood stage and any rains made it impossible to travel between towns. Even as we were visiting, clouds built and dumped heavy rain and at least one of the Dominicans we were speaking with knew she wouldn’t make it home that night. We also learned that the primary water supply was contaminated in many areas, and people had to boil it or purchase expensive bottled water. The woman who was stuck in the rain told us she worried that her two-month-old granddaughter would get sick from contaminated water. Mike went straight back to the boat and brought her two of the 15 cases of water we still had aboard, along with some baby formula and chocolate drink for her other grandchildren. rest of the goods. Rather than have loaded us up with candies and cookies for the children with candies and cookies for loaded us up a soft spot shelters, telling us, “We have in emergency for the kiddies.” time with while I was arranging the deliver and goods to was already delivering them, Hubbard’s Three Sheets load up with and came to help Mike were on standby in the and again when CK’s delivered that shipment delivery in Portsmouth, Dominica where the Rotary delivery in Portsmouth, Dominica where the Rotary Club was assisting Customs. We also took on about 15 cases of water slated for Dominica Fire Services and several more bags of clothes. While there, we received word that the Red Cross was accepting donations in Roseau and Dominica Marine Center was coordinating with Customs there. Both the Rotary Club and the Red Cross were helping those in direct need and it was decided we would deliver goods to both. September 17th and arrived in Portsmouth on the 18th. By 10:00 , with every- , who had local Three Sheets S/V Seas the Moment SAINT MARTIN - SINT MAARTEN SAINT MARTIN Chantier Naval Géminga - Marigot 97150 Saint Martin FWI Phone : (+590) 590 870 373 Email : [email protected] www.caraibesdiesel.com Continued from previous page Continued from We were touched beyond words, but entirely over- Then people — friends, other cruisers and followers friends, other cruisers and Then people — We were anchored in Clarkes Court Bay and cruisers in Clarkes Court Bay and We were anchored Our final stop was to CK’s Super Valu supermarket, Next we made a quick stop at Huggins and spent I’ve never had so much fun shopping in my entire whelmed with the prospect of shopping with that much whelmed with the prospect of shopping with that much money and loading our boat, donate cash. Initially I had suggested that cash donations go to IRG, as they had an official fundraising page, but after several requests, we agreed to accept cash donations either directly or through PayPal, assuring everyone that we’d use every dollar for a final shopping run in Grenada. Within two days we had over US$1,000 donated and by the end of the week, more than US$2,000. on our Facebook page — started asking if they could page — started asking on our Facebook brought donations to us directly or to Whisper Cove to us directly or to brought donations to store them management was happy Marina, whose dona- taxi and van drivers encouraged for us. Local to the par- to deliver anything donated tions, offering ticipating marinas. — and when we told the manager we had just around and when we told the manager we had just around US$1,000 to purchase emergency supplies for Dominica, through teary eyes she told us she had lived in Dominica for years. She pulled her staff together and they all shopped with us, helping us select goods she knew the locals would love, while one of her clerks kept a running tally to keep us within budget. When we were down to our last hundred, she about US$200 on supplies for seniors. life. Becky, self-described as “an efficient shopper”, life. Becky, self-described as “an efficient shopper”, knew exactly which stores to hit. We first arrived at Hubbard’s, a wholesale market just across from Port Louis Marina. When we explained to the manager what we were doing and how much cash we had to spend, she happily gave recommendations for goods and kept a running tally so we could save some cash for our next stop. We spent more than US$900 in about 20 minutes, on everything from food to personal hygiene and infant supplies. Even better, Hubbard’s would deliver the goods to us in the marina. thing while on anchor. So when Port Louis Marina thing while on anchor. So when Port Louis Marina offered free berthing for a couple of nights so we could load up, we were more than thrilled. Then when our friend Becky on knowledge of wholesale stores and access to a vehicle, offered to take me shopping, I happily accepted. She agreed to pick up items collected in the other harbors, and then, while Mike stayed behind to organize the collected items, she and I went out and shopped. NOVEMBER 2015 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 20 and theschooner the firstlegofourvoyagewithallhandsinfineform Vineyard Haven,Massachusetts.Wehadcompleted 2nd, 2014,fourdaysafterourfrigiddeparturefrom bluffs and nourishing the thriving coral terrace. bluffs andnourishingthethrivingcoralterrace. pink whitesandorcollidingagainstruggedrock-faced archipelago surroundedbypaleturquoisesealappingat tone forourreceptioninthislonelymid-Atlanticvolcanic welcome fromtheBermudianCustomsofficialsset alongside theCustomsdockforclearance.Thecourteous tine) flagatthestarboardforemastspreader,wecame and theBermudacourtesyflagabove“Q”(quaran- on thehelmandpleasanttoeye. sails easilyandworkssowellforus—sheiseasy is alowtech,semi-gloss,comfortablecreaturethat her multifacetedpurposemissionwithhighmarks.She the oneconstantinyachtdesignand well asoceansailingtodistantports.Compromiseis guests havingnosailingexperienceamongthem,as with adozenormorefriends,tocharteringsix as manytencloserelativesonboard,todaysailing that rangesfromafamilyboatcapableofcruisingwith binations. Idesigned sloop orcutter)therearealsomoreoptionsinsailcom- strings topullthanonaboatwithonemast(e.g. set, trimandlowereachsail.Althoughtherearemore er piecesspreadoutupontwomastsmakesiteasierto through thewater.Dividingupsailareaintosmall- vessel, themoresailisrequiredtodriveheavierhull able characteristicsinacruisingboat.Thelargerthe has beenrediscoveredbyyachtdesignersforitsdesir- were schooner-riggedandinrecentyearstheschooner early racingyachts,suchasthelegendary speed, abilitytowindwardandseaworthiness.The well asoffshore.Theywereknownfortheirgoodturnof were usedforfishingandcarryingcargocoastwiseas of handlingbyasmallcrew.Theseworkingvessels centuries andbecameverypopularforitsrelativeease Last month,wesetsailwiththeschooner We hikedtotheoldfortatharbourentrance Right: Bermudawasawelcomepitstoponthevoyage. 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America —Continued on next page boiled along, ticking off the miles day after day. After a flurry of provisioning, filling tanks, Brad After a flurry of provisioning, sea-rolling world, standingIt felt good to be back in our The dawn watch is my favorite, if only for the relief This recently restored impenetrable rock-bound bul- This recently restored impenetrable 1851: the America’s Cup. This yacht race between 1851: the America’s Cup. for 2017 in the windy captains of industry is slated environs of Dockyard. a thorough check of the replacing a water pump and we said farewell to sail- rig, engine and ship’s gear, Hollis, our dear old friends makers Stevie and Suzanne our visit to this secluded and the main reason for ocean. We were all eager emerald jewel in the western ride the North Atlantic to get underway again and to our winter home, Haiti. 1100 nautical miles south boys in a boat. A fairwatch with our pals, five bonded by a steep confused seawind from the north bolstered some appetites reduced askept the helmsman alert and Charlotte We became reacquainted with the night sky overflowing with stars and stared at the wonders above in the coolness of the tropical darkness. For every 60 nautical miles gained on our southerly course, Polaris, the North Star, slid down towards the horizon astern one degree in alti- tude, mimicking our latitude. On rare occasions a ship would appear on the horizon and the watch captain would take a bearing to the vessel to determine its course. If your bearing doesn’t change it’s a collision situation and time to alter your heading. Constant vigilance! of light following darkness, which in foul weather can be very nerve racking. After a long and harrowing visionless night watch, a welcome sunrise restores your ability to observe the ship and see how this com- plex contraption of lumber, line, bronze and canvas survived the thrashing and pitching in blindness — as if she needs to see. ful pastel outpost. Dockyard is a major fortification Dockyard is a major ful pastel outpost. their embar- the British shortly after constructed by of American by a hardscrabble collection rassing defeat Desperately in the War of Independence. colonial rebels Atlantic, presence in the western in need of a military construct an Brits resolved to the once indomitable of locally cut and naval base out ingenious fortification engineering of architectural and stone. A masterpiece expense of it was built at the expertise, regretfully, the appalling lives subjected to countless Bermudian and living conditions cruelty and inhuman labor war. employed by the masters of stage for another battle, wark will soon be the center schooner one named for the victorious

IAN RIDGEWAY Our bus and ferry ride to the Dockyard Museum where we had begun four days ago in a winter landscape. Voyaging under sail was man’s earliest method to discover new lands and such adventure stirs one’s primor- dial foundation like a lost prehistoric memory rekindled. brought home the historical significance of this color- , ‘a low tech, semi-gloss, comfortable creature’, at anchor in Haiti , ‘a low tech, semi-gloss, comfortable creature’, at anchor Continued from previous page The whole crew set off on a hike to stretch our legs and soak up the rich variety of colors and aromas along the trails of this gardener’s paradise. Meandering out to the fort that once protected the harbor entrance, we looked out to sea and reflected on the stunning change from — Charlotte NOVEMBER 2015 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 22 you hadacareintheworld. like abondwithanoldschoolmatefrom longbefore made onaseavoyageendurewithtimeless quality, tion ofthepassage,willalsoend.But friendships those worldlyevents,asignificantpart of theattrac- and thebittersweetknowledgethatour freedom from to anticipationoftheexcitementeventual landfall called land—weaboardbegantoshift ourthoughts feet andeventuallybreakingtheliquid surface tobe keel —frommilesofdepthinmidocean tofathomsor the seafloorrisestoameasurabledistancebelow ronment andpurpose.Approachingsoundings,where are uniquetotheexclusivenatureofitsspecialenvi- friendship andsharedexperienceonanoceanvoyage tations. Theattentivecompanionship,communal sensed aslightseachangeinourattitudesandexpec- northwest capeofHaiti. Turks Islands,andfromthereontoLeMoleatthe us betweenthereef-strewnMouchoirBankand northeast ofGrandTurkIsland.Isetacoursetotake and longitude69°49’west,or100nauticalmiles Bermuda, wewerelocatedatlatitude22°20’north beans, again.Hotsauce,anyone? as wesankourforksintoanotherbowlofriceand ing thecatastrophicoverfishingofworld’soceans forting senseofourecologicalcommitmentinmitigat- racuda, wahooorbonitaonthispassage,justacom- the scalycreaturesfromourbakingdish.Nofreshbar- fouling thehookswithSargassoweedandprotecting our yellow-andpink-featheredlurestrollingastern, positions thatpainterscanonlywishfor. the eveningskyexplodingwithsunsetcolorsandcom- voyage, butstunningpre-prandialentertainmentwith horizon beforesinkingbeneaththesea.Noflashthis rarely, justastheupperlimbofsuntouches “green flash”,anopticalphenomenonthatoccurs, cal miles—anaveragespeedofeightknots. some goodones,thebestloggingjustover200nauti- mates ontheprevious24-hourday’srun.Wehad sight positiongoteveryoneondeckandinvitingesti- the vesselshipshape. nizing thegalleyandanyothertasksrequiredtokeep ing downthecockpit,sweepingupbelowdeck,orga- expected toconductageneralcleanupaboard:wash- — Although still350milesfromourdestination,I At noononDecember8th,fourdaysafterdeparting The divinefishguardianswereclearlyincontrolof At sunsetwestrainedoureyesinsearchofthe The traditionalmiddayritualofcalculatingournoon Those luckysoulswhoenjoytherosyfingersarealso Continued frompreviouspage effervescent covewasawelcomechange. Now wehadnewfreedoms,andswimminginthis previous six-and-a-halfdayssinceleavingBermuda. something wehaddoneourbesttoresistduringthe ing. Allhandsdoveoverthesideforalongswim, we arrivedundermoonlightat3o’clockinthemorn- and beautifulasithadbeenafewhoursearlierwhen across apalm-fringedwhitesandbeachascaptivating south coastofIle-à-Vachetoalightbreezesifting is somethingallwoodenboatbuildersunderstand Above: AshipwrightatworkinHaiti.Caulkingseams We awakenedinoursecludedanchorageonthe correspondent overthepastyear. and searchforSamAlteme,ouradvisore-mail someone overtodoitforus—nohurry. wished toclearCustomsofficially,orwecouldsend that wecouldtakethewatertaxitoLesCayesifso dollar billtookcareofthemayor,whoinformedus but theywerecloseduntillaterintheweek.Afive- Customs agentswereinLesCayesonthemainisland, the mayorwouldbeoutsoontocheckusin.Official see anewarrivalintheirmostlyvacantanchorage. by grinningten-to12-year-oldHaitianboysexcited bottom, threedugoutcanoescamealongsidemanned our anchorchainstretchedoutalongthehardsand Vache, aboutsixmilessouthofmainlandHaiti.While reefs andaheadlandonthenorthwestcornerofIle-à- pirate HenryMorgan,isconvenientlytuckedinbehind Ferret. Thisprotectedharbor,namedforthenotorious for thenextfourweeks,PortMorganinBaiede around thewestsideofIle-à-Vachetoourhomeport foreign mediaasadangerousandtroublednation. Not abadfirstencounterincountrysodistortedby did, andhepartedsmilingwishingusafinevisit. had anoldpieceoflinefortrade,whichcoursewe no Haitiancurrencytopayforthefruit.Heaskedifwe Morgan, toclearCustomsandchangemoney,soIhad that wehadyettoarriveattheportofentry,Port galley stove.ConversinginFrench,Iexplainedtohim complement totheeggsandbeanssimmeringon his vessel.Themangosandpapayaslookedlikeagood delectable displayoffreshfruitandfishonthesole yacht. Hegreeteduscheerfullyandgesturedtothe out canoetoinvestigatetherarearrivalofanAmerican Haitian fishermanpaddledoutto at Ile-à-Vache Bottom: Oneofouryoungwelcomingcommittees Below: Thecoastlineisuncrowdedandunspoiled Next month:Makingfriends. Now itwastimetolaunchthedinghy,rowashore We chattedwiththesepoliteladswhotoldusthat At middayweleftthisidyllicanchorageandsteamed Before thesunpeekedoverhillstoeast,a Charlotte in hisdug- NOVEMBER 2015 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 23 NOVEMBER 2015 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 24 The schooner cole is peacefulandrural,thatalsowhere theymakesomeofthebest and retainedsomeofthecharmearly 20thcentury.Theinsideoftheisland much concrete,somanyroadsandcars: that’swhatwearetryingtoescapefrom! also feltthatthemainislandsweretoourbanized,Martiniqueespecially,with so in Francebeforewestartedonthisvoyage,itwasalittletoomuchlikehome. We European’s dreamofwhattheCaribbeanislandsareallabout. British dignityandCaribbeanlaid-backattitudewasirresistible. sphere ofNelson’sDockyardfeltbothstrangelyfamiliarandexotic.Themixture of that itwasourlandfallaftertheAtlanticcrossing.Thequaint19thcenturyatmo- impression. Caribbean, andthekindnesscheerfulnessofitspeoplehavemadealasting the sharktheyhadcaught,lyingacrossbowoftheirsmallrowingboat! convinced abouttheshark,untilnextdaywhentheycamealongsidetoshow us about. Theyinsistedandbroughtherbackinoneoftheirboats.Wewereonlyhalf back totheboat,shewasstoppedbyfishermen,whosaidthereashark of ourboatthathegaveusasapresent. my artistmaterialsout,oneofthemaskedforpaperandapencildrewpicture They werelivelyandfun,veryknowledgeableaboutallkindsoffish.AsIhad the pebblebeachandlatertheyswamoveraskedpermissiontoclamberaboard. offer bigsmilesandfreshfishinwelcome.Abandofyoungchildrenwasplayingon gave usgoodshelterfromthe30to35knotwindsblowingoutside. We anchoredinPortodosFerreiros,alittlebayonthesoutherntipofBrava,which Verdes, itisveryaridandthepeopletherearepoor,subsistingmainlyonfishing. was ourlaststopbeforemakingthejumpacrossbigpond.LikemostofCape here goes: I havelivedmoreinthelast14monthsthanwholeofmylifebefore—but the ABCs. Antilles fromFebruarytoAugust,theBVIGrenada,andarenowenjoying paths ofanymajorstorms. a keenweathereyeopenedforhurricanealertsandmakingsurewestayedoutofthe Eastern Caribbeanthroughoutthespring,summerandnowalmostautumn,keeping and theNewYear,hadafastJanuarycrossing(15days)toAntiguastayedin our plansandaddedanextrayeartotravelplans. during thedreadedhurricaneseason! the righttimetocrossPacific,alsobecausewedidnotwantstickaround and itscanal. and thenspendsomesixweeksintheCaribbeanbeforeheadingtowardsPanama the AtlanticafterashortstopinCapeVerdelateDecemberorearlyJanuary2015, globe, stayingmostlyinthetropics. cruisers themselves. coming issues,whilewealsobegintosharetheperspectivesoffirst-timeCaribbean ors fornewCaribbeancruisers.We’llcontinuedeliveringthese“oldsalts’”tipsin anchor anddidnothingfortwoblissful days! Saint Louis,borderedwithcoconutpalms andalongwhitesandbeach,droppedour EASTERN CARIBBEAN However wetrulyenjoyedMarie-Galante, becauseithaslaggedbehindthetimes While weenjoyedallthefacilitiesFrenchislandshavetooffer,us,wholived Marie-Galante And Barbuda,withitsbeautifuldesertedwhitesandbeaches,wasevery We lovedEnglishHarbour,ourfirstimpressionsprobablyenhancedbythefact Antigua andBarbuda We spentthreedaysinBrava,makingfinalpreparationsforourpassagetothe One day,asAudrey,oneofourcrew,hadswumashoreandwaspreparingtoswim We hadhardlydroppedanchorbeforeseveralfishermencameupintheirboatsto Although thisisnotintheCaribbean,Ihavetomentionlittleisland,which Brava, intheCapeVerdearchipelago It isnecessarilydifficulttochoosefromsuchawealthofbrightmemories—Ifeel So, whathavebeenthehighlightsandwerethereanydisappointments? And wehavenotregrettedourdecision.WesailedupanddowntheLesser We spentamonthexploringtheislandsofCaboVerde,stayingthroughChristmas However, havingreadDonStreet’sbooks,wedecidedtotakehisadvice,altered Why soshortatimeintheCaribbean?BecauseallbookssaidFebruarywas We startedourcircumnavigationinTurkeyMay2014.Theplanwastocross My husbandHughandIoriginallyplannedtotakethreeyearsgoaroundthe In theSeptember2015issueof After exploringtheinterior,wefounda lovelyandquietbay,justnorthofPort by PriscillaPacker wecameacross! A FIRST TIMER’S Friendship Rose VIEW OF THE seemedtowelcomeusBequia Compass : , wefeaturedtipsfromexperiencedsail- —Continued onnextpage rhum agri- NOVEMBER 2015 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 25 Agents for:

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Missing Some Destinations some islands because I Well, I do have a few regrets, in particular over not visiting As you approach the Tobago Cays, what strikes you first are the incredible colours: As you approach the Tobago Cays, what strikes you first Our first stop, Bequia, was a delight. There is a real West Indian charm to the village Our first stop, Bequia, was a delight. There is a real West The Grenadines: Bequia and the Tobago Cays Bequia and the Tobago The Grenadines: syrup that you evokes a sweet, red fruit name, to a French person, Grenadines. The wonderful ones. So when the time comes, we will leave the Caribbean with regret. The chances are, though, we will be back! that their language skills will not be up to scratch. But it is a pity! and English speakers, but there does not seem to be a lot of mixing going on! That concerns the socializing that goes on aboard yachts at anchor. We have enjoyed a lot of it and met many interesting and fun people along the way. But we have noticed that some cruisers tend to stick with their own, or other familiar, nationalities. the Aves, which later people said were really beautiful and perfectly safe and easy to check into. the area tend to tell you about the few frightening incidents, but not about all the instances when visitors had no problems and enjoyed their stay. many wonderful accounts of the island that we felt we had really missed out. The author’s watercolor painting of Salt Whistle Bay, Mayreau Inset: Hugh and Priscilla are happy that they took time to enjoy the Caribbean did not feel safe to do so: for instance, based on what were probably out of date did not feel safe to do so: for instance, based on what Dominica, but later heard so reports of bad encounters by yachties, we bypassed the water, all shades of inky blue, turquoise and pale green; the reefs and shoals, the water, all shades of inky blue, turquoise and pale in prickly blobs of vegetation from ochre to reddish brown; the little islets, covered flash of vermillion red or yel- ranging from bright green to purpley grey, with the odd to a slate grey, followed by low; the sky, changing all the time, from a brilliant blue of neighbouring islands, then sheets of rain, then hazy mist that blurs the contours back to porcelain blue skies pouring down red-hot sunshine. of Port Elizabeth. Everywhere people are smiling and friendly. We were soon visited of Port Elizabeth. Everywhere people are smiling and skiff, followed by “Mango Man” by “Bread Man #1” in his beautiful little red rowing lovely old schooner, paddling his surfboard (his mangoes were delicious). A Rose skills and history of this where Lawson Sargent told us all about the boatbuilding little island. Below: A smiling bread man. Rowing vendors sell, bread, fish, fruit, ice and more Rowing vendors sell, bread, fish, fruit, ice and more Below: A smiling bread man. throughout the islands dilute with water; we used to be given it as children when invited out to tea parties. I as children when invited out we used to be given it dilute with water; expected the Ribena. So I subconsciously equivalent would be suppose an English be sweet. And they are. Grenadines to — NOVEMBER 2015 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 26 by MiraNencheva Harbor, indifferent to the rest of the city, forever facing the unpredictable seas. Harbor, indifferenttotherestofcity,foreverfacingunpredictableseas. opposite thestatueofChrist;elMorrofortress,heavyonothersideHavana ingly goodexhibitofcontemporaryart;laCasadelChe,anemptyghostlymausoleum filled withCubanpaintingsofallperiods;laGaleriadeArteContemporaneo,asurpris- the city,kissing;elMuseodeBellasArtes,aninterminablemazeofroomsandcorridors Revolution; elMalecón,couplessittingwiththeirbacksto graphs andpagesfromthehistoryofCuban la Revolucion,roomsfilledwithblack-and-whitephoto- Castro embracingHugoChavezinthefront;elMuseode under shadetrees;elCapitolio,ahugeposterofFidel summer, laPlazadeArmas,occupiedbybookvendors ting toknowhercanbeheartbreaking. be schizophrenic,acityofmultiplepersonalities,andget- Havana withtheonebeforeus.LaHabanaturnedoutto streets likesomnambulists,comparingourimaginary your boatnearHavana,andforafewdaysweroamthe illuminate theentiretown. noes, andbeautifulCubanasindressesofallcolors coolness ofparksimprovingtheartchessordomi- ones roarlikelions;wheregrey-hairedmensitinthe streets whereoldSovietcarsandevenolderAmerican ies, colorfulfacadeswithbalconieslookingovernarrow ture, greatcathedralsandplazas,museumsgaller- vibrant cityofmusicandlove,withcolonialarchitec- particular architecturalcharmsandhistoricalheritage. have impressedandsurprisedus,eachwithitsown four largecitieswiththeirpicturesquecolonialzones Colonial Capitals’TourinCartagena(Colombia).These a fewtimestoSanJuan(PuertoRico),andfinishingour visiting SantoDomingo(DominicanRepublic),returning the colonialcities,startinginHavana(Cuba),briefly 30 countriesintheCaribbeanregion,exploringmostof south. Inthesepasttwoyearswehavevisitedmorethan Morgana ing aboardour38-footLeopardcatamaran, ORQUEENS FOUR QUEENS:SpanishColonialCapitalsoftheCaribbean La Catedral de San Cristobal, radiant in the heat of the La CatedraldeSanCristobal,radiantintheheatof We arriveinMarinaHemingway,theonlyoptiontodock The Havanaofournostalgicimaginationwasa Havana We —Ivo,Miraand11-year-oldMayastartedcruis- , in 2013 from Key West, Florida. Direction: , in2013fromKeyWest,Florida.Direction: h CilfhCibb C h f l i lC i l ihC S Fata aeo om n corridors and rooms of e ma —Continued onnextpage ALL ASHORE… had theAlcázarbuiltasafamilyhomeandViceregalseatbetween15101512 Christopher Columbus’ssonDiego,asViceroyofHispaniolaandtheIndies, Santo Domingo’sbroadPlazadeEspañawiththeAlcázarColón. NOVEMBER 2015 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 27 t —Continued on next page Getting to know her bit by bit, we discover La Habana is full of glory and misery. La Habana is full of glory her bit by bit, we discover Getting to know Santo Domingo the Caribbean two-year cruising tour of capital we visit on our The second colonial Bartholomew in 1496, the Founded by Christopher Columbus’s younger brother sense to us but we hope that they make sense to the locals. Yet the locals tell us, sense to the locals. Yet the we hope that they make sense to us but have to resort to them sigh. It means, they que inventar,” we hear not really. “Hay side, this ways to survive. On the positive they have to “invent” their imaginations; resourceful people. makes them very the Plaza de la all day on the corner of us of the Cubana posing She reminds mouth, waiting, a huge unlit cigar in her traditional cotton dress with Catedral in her tourists to take her picture. at Disney World, for like Mickey Mouse Republic and the most is Santo Domingo de Guzmán, the capital of the Dominican We leave the boat at anchor in populated metropolis in the entire Caribbean region. a great impeccable highway Luperón and drive a rental car to Santo Domingo on built by the Americans not too long ago. in the Americas and city is the oldest continuously inhabited European settlement New World. Santo Domingo is once the headquarters of Spanish colonial rule in the and fortress in the New the site of the first university, cathedral, castle, monastery Heritage Site. We wish we World and the city’s Colonial Zone is a UNESCO World are innumerable sites and had at least a week to spend here, even a month, as there events worth seeing. But we only have one day. i S t D i d G á th it l f th D i i R bli d th t . The big news on TV is that eggs will be distributed throughout the . The big news on TV is that eggs will be distributed bodegas Continued from previous page Continued from We keep going. We only stop for beers, some ice cream, a small pizza and mango We keep going. We only stop for beers, some ice cream, But the atmosphere of this city, like a storm cloud, seems heavy and charged with cloud, seems heavy and of this city, like a storm But the atmosphere All points of interest are exactly as we expected: impressive in size and reputation. impressive in size and are exactly as we expected: All points of interest nation tomorrow. An old woman explains that the top floor of the building she lives nation tomorrow. An old woman explains that the top year, killing the father. A teen- in crumbled and fell onto her upstairs neighbors last refrigerators we see through age girl is kissing a very old foreigner in the park. All the model. Things don’t make the open doors of apartments are the same made-in-China juice in the heat of July, dodging the inevitable taxi drivers offering rides and guided juice in the heat of July, dodging the inevitable taxi drivers with a bright dress comes tours. We start noticing strange things. A beautiful woman electrical cables form a dense out of a dark, forbidding apartment entrance where diapers are hanging to dry tangled maze on the wall. Used and washed disposable flattening beer cans with on a balcony. A 15-year-old boy is sitting on the sidewalk and invite him to play base- a hammer; his friends pass by holding wooden planks so are the fruit and veg- ball, but he has to work. The little bakery is almost empty, etable attractions but the disastrous ruins of the residential buildings next to the old cathe- attractions but the disastrous ruins of the residential buildings humid interiors; the olddrals and landmarks. Behind colorful facades hide dark, carefree Habaneros of ourapartment buildings are neglected and decaying. The succeeded by people whoimagination have been forever left to linger in the 1970s, have lost faith. Cartagena’s narrow streets and vibrant colors captivated Mira and her family Cartagena’s narrow streets and vibrant colors captivated anxiety. What impresses us most are not the many points of interest turned tourist the many points of interest impresses us most are not anxiety. What We visit them one by one as the tour guide suggests, blending in the steady flow of suggests, blending in the one by one as the tour guide We visit them sunglasses and hats. with cameras, backpacks, pink tourists — NOVEMBER 2015 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 28 had the chance to visit one last Caribbean colonial capital: Cartagena de Indias. had thechancetovisitonelastCaribbeancolonialcapital:CartagenadeIndias. mark theendofCaribbeanchapteroursailingjourneyaroundworld,we Trinidad &Tobago,weturnedwest.BeforetransitingthePanamaCanal,whichwould unforgettable journeybackinhistoryandourbestexperiencePuertoRico. era, roaminginsidethedarkhumidcorridorsofElMorroandFortSanCristóbalisan streets ofOldSanJuan,steppingonthebluecobblestonesfromSpanishcolonial military shipstravelingbetweenSpainandtheAmericas. 17th century,thetwofortsdefendedthisimportantseaportusedbymerchantand humanity’s culturalpatrimony.BuiltbytheSpanishgovernmentin16thand former defenseforts:FortSanFelipedelMorroandCristóbal,apartof the mostimportantbuildingsdeclaredNationalHistoricSitesherearecity’s housing museumsandculturalorganizations;publicsquarescathedrals.But from furnaceslagandbroughtoverasballastonSpanishships;historicalbuildings storied houses;anetworkofnarrowstreetscoveredby today amajorculturaltouristdestination,attractingvisitorswithitsancienttwo- blend withthecobblestonespavingnarrowstreetsofoldcity. when walkingaroundlookingupathistoricalbuildings,forthecats,likeshadows, New World. Rico and,afterSantoDomingo,thesecondoldestEuropeancapitalcityin ern coastoftheisland,SanJuanBautistadePuertoRicoiscapital another boatfamilyanddrive. the northside.Nopublictransportationisavailablesowesharearentalcarwith the southsideofbigislandandtrytofigureawaygetOldSanJuan,on Garden withitssmallislandinthemiddleofagreenpond. bromeliads, ferns,palms,orchidsandaquaticplants.AfavoritespotistheJapanese Dominican Republic.Wetakeasmalltraintourinsidethisplant-sanctuaryamong Garden, whichwasfoundedin1976tostudyandpreservethevariedplantlifeof to oncehavebeenthehomeofconquistadorHernánCortés. lated bysmallcoffeeshopsintheshadeofoldtrees,pastFrenchEmbassy,said European latemedievalandRenaissanceworksofart.Wewalkonthestreetpopu- Colón, whosecollectionexhibitstheCaribbean’smostimportantensembleof Viceregal residenceintheAmericas.ThebuildinghousesMuseoAlcázardeDiego and buildingsdatingfromthe1500s1600s.AlcázardeColónisoldest square thatbordersa16th-centurycathedral.Weseefortresses,cathedrals,ruins the oldestpavedstreetinNewWorld,datingfrom1502,toParqueColón,a of well-preservedcoloniallandmarksisoverwhelming.WewalkonCallelasDamas, Botanical Garden. — And finally, after sailing down the Eastern Caribbean island chain all the way to And finally,aftersailingdowntheEasternCaribbeanislandchainallwayto Cartagena Walking nexttothemassivestonewallsoverlookingbayandthroughnarrow Enclosed bymassivestonewallsatthemouthofSanJuanBay,Oldis Our firstimpression:itisfullofcats!Youhavetobecarefulnotsteponacat Founded bytheSpanishcolonistJuanPoncedeLeonin1521onnortheast- A fewweekslater,ourboatbringsustoPuertoRico.WedropanchorinPonceon San Juan After visitingtheColonialZonewespendafewhoursinNationalBotanical The CiudadColonialcoverslessthanfivesquarekilometersandtheconcentration We decidethebestthingtodoinadayisvisitColonialZoneandNational Continued frompreviouspage The enginesarenowdiscontinuedbutwe haveastockofthelastthem. ekn 15Mrn niePerkinsM225TiMarineEngine Perkins M135MarineEngine The PerkinsM135andM225Tiarethelastnew non-electronic 6 cylindermarineenginesavailableonthemarket. Contact Parts&Power todaywhilststockslast! adoquines The LastoftheirBreeds... , bluebrickscast scrapers ofCartagena’sdowntown. old colonialcityofCartagenadeIndias,almosthiddenbehindthetallmodernsky- we seecathedralspiresstickingabovered-tiledrooftops—ourfirstglimpseofthe in themirrorofstillwaters. monotony oftheseaarehugebuildings,straightverticalandparallellinesreflected dramatic momentissailingintothebayforfirsttime!Emergingfrombarren of agiantyoungcityaregreetingus.WhatanawesomesightisCartagena,what tall, stillandsparklingwhiteontheedgeofmorningseashore,skyscrapers shadows ofthestonewallsabigoldfort.Indistanceaheadus,standing boats crossourpath,and Large shipscirculateinchannelsindicatedwithredandgreenbuoys,smallfishing the wallsofanoldfort.Thenextmorning,weslowlysailintobayCartagena. decide tospendthenightatanchorentranceofBocaChicachannel,next coast ofColombia. we sailed100nauticalmilesfromSantaMartatoCartagenaalongtheCaribbean while holdingaforkisasintriguingandinscrutablethecityitself In thehistoriccenterofHavana,abronzestatuenudewomanridingrooster Just beforewedropanchorbetweenmanyotherboatsinthebaynearmarina, Around midnight,weapproachthelightsofabigcity.Thewinddropsand After spendingamonthinSantaMarta,visitingTayronaParkandflyingtoBogota, cayucos withhomemadesailsglidelikeghostsinthe —Continued onnextpage NOVEMBER 2015 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 29 Fata with fun little metal sculptures in with fun little metal sculptures

. Their journey is documented in a travel-adventure blog www.thelifenom- . Their journey is documented in a travel-adventure We spend the next couple of days roaming through the plazas and narrow busy through the plazas and next couple of days roaming We spend the ten minutes, past the 17th century Castillo de San From the anchorage we walk plaza, Plaza de la Aduana, surrounded by shops. We Next is the old city’s largest of blocks to Plaza de Bolivar where under the shade We turn right and walk two and a lifesaving ice cream We buy a couple of lifesaving cold beers for Ivo and me, favorite of all four CaribbeanWe are absolutely amazed. Cartagena de Indias is our Maya are sailing around the Mira Nencheva, her husband Ivo and their daughter England ransacked and destroyed part of Cartagena. The Spanish crown then of Cartagena. The Spanish and destroyed part England ransacked in the Americas largest fortification walls city’s defense and built the invested in the Cartagena fell With independence, of Spanish military engineering. — a masterpiece in. Many of the area and the poor settled Many rich families left the into disrepair. a long-term res- and in ruins until colonial buildings were abandoned centuries-old into the breath- the city once again began in the 1950s to transform toration project is today. destination that Cartagena taking global and fortresses, of museums, cathedrals old walled city in the shadows streets of the buildings from balconies of historical of purple flowers cascading among waterfalls hotels and restaurants. housing galleries, boutique a a dinosaur standing watch over the city, and over Felipe, heavy on its hill like walled city covering an area of only about one square bridge that brings us to the of town. Straight ahead, through narrow streets, across mile in the northeast corner La the Pegasus Monument we reach the Clock Tower at the Centenario Park, past yellow taxis. We walk through the gates and we now Paz Square, surrounded by or full of tourists and locals selling hats and sweets stand at Los Coches Square, carriage. offering us a ride in a horse-drawn de steps we arrive in front of the cathedral at Plaza turn west and after a few more Museum of Modern Art San Pedro Claver near the life in Colombia. front depicting scenes of everyday slice of pineapple from a street vendor woman dressed old trees we buy a refreshing The heat is intense and we find shelter inside the Palace in traditional creole dress. filled with instruments of torture used by the Holy of the Inquisition, a museum and infidels. Nearby, the Museum of Gold offers displays Inquisition against witches and farther down the street we reach Plaza de Santo of pre-Colombian gold objects Fat Woman statue. Domingo where we find Botero’s the large stone city wall. We for Maya, and keep walking until the street ends at Sea on our left, a sea of climb the steps and walk on top of the wall, the Caribbean to Las Bovedas: 23 dungeons old Cartagena’s tiled roofs on our right, until we get transformed into tourist shops. capitals in the Caribbean:Queens, as I nicknamed the four major Spanish colonial are places we couldn’t visitHavana, Santo Domingo, San Juan and Cartagena. There overlooking the entire city, asin Cartagena, like the Popa Monastery up on a mount a couple of days and leavewe were pressed for time and had to lift anchor in just up provisions for our long stayColombia. But even this short visit was enough to stock to fill our propane tanks,in the remote paradise of the San Blas islands of Panama, we will return some day. and to fall in love with the old walled city, promising that Leopard catamaran, world and living off the grid full time aboard their 38-foot adik.com. Follow them on Facebook @The Life Nomadik. Morgana Roaming through the forts of Old San Juan was an unforgettable journey Roaming through the forts of Old San Juan was an unforgettable back in history Continued from previous page Continued from Cartagena was founded by the Spanish conquistadors in 1533 and, thanks to its conquistadors in 1533 and, founded by the Spanish Cartagena was strategic location and the large bay with its many islets and inlets, it became one of its many islets and inlets, and the large bay with strategic location plunder found gold and other precious most important ports, where South America’s across the galleons to be transported was loaded into Spanish in this New World treasure, began by this movement of to Spain. Soon pirates, attracted Atlantic Ocean Drake from the infamous Sir Francis city and the ships. In 1586 attacking the — NOVEMBER 2015 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 30 up withthecenterofthree-partlift.Theendsspreaderaresecuredto spreader isattachedtoaneyesecuredthebottomofridgelinewhereitlines shrouds. Theridgelineliftsareattachedtothemainhalyard,curvedawning on itselfwithacoupleofhalfhitches.Theforwardcornersareattachedtotheupper a three-pointlift. the aftercornersofawninghavelargegrommetswithlanyards.Theridgelinehas snap ontothemainuppershrouds.Theforwardandafterendsofridgeline with Dacronwebbing.Theforwardcornershavebigjibhanksattachedtothem, spreader thatissecuredtotheridgeline.Theridgelineandalledgesarereinforced is wherethegreatestbeamis.Amid-awningspreaderneeded;noteitacurved (see illustrationonnextpage)iswiderinthemiddlethanatendsbecausethat ketch thanitisonaslooporcutter. the workingcrew.Also,itismucheasiertorigafull-lengthawningonyawlor mizzen riggingisgreatfor“straphangers”tohangoutandofferun-neededadvice to mountawindgeneratorandcanmakenicebackrestforthehelmsman, once frequentedthesewaters.Andwhynot?Themizzenmastprovidesaperfectplace zenmasts —arecurrentlymorenumerousintheCaribbeanthanschoonersthat The centerridgelineisattachedtothemastwithalashinglineandsecuredback A full-lengthawningisagreatassetintheCaribbeanclimate.Thissimple Among split-rigcruisingsailboats,ketchesandyawls—thatis,boatswithmiz- Ketches andYawls— Their SecretWeapon the sizeofmainsail. A yawl’smizzenstaysailwillbeapproximatelytwo-thirds and SEAWISE WITHDONSTREET ducking. Thisresultsinanawningthatdoesnotflapevenhighwinds. enough sothetallestcrewmembercanwalkundermidshipspreaderwithout lar purchase.Onceallistensioned,theridgelineliftedbymainhalyard,high awning aresecuredtotheuppershroudsofmizzenmast,pulledtightbyasimi- zenmast withalanyardriggedasthree-partpurchase.Theaftcornersofthe the awningtight.Atafterendofawning,ridgelineisattachedtomiz- eyes inthereinforcementwebbingonedgesofawningbylashinglinestopull toss itovertheboom,unrollandre-rig. the boom,liftoffandfoldbothhalvestogether,lashstow.Tosetawning, fold itbackoverthefoldedcover.Theneachsidehalfwaytoboom,then forward untilyouarealmosttothemainmast.Thendisconnectfrommainmast, now droppedacrosstheboom.Foldawningupinaboutthree-footfoldsfromaft four cornersfromtheriggingandridgelinemizzenmast.Theawningis downer inshade. length oftheboatforanhourorso,sorigsternawningandenjoyyoursun- awning, aboutthreefeetdeep.Whenthesunislowinwest,itcanshine separate smallsidecurtainsareeasiertorigthanonebigcurtain. ship spreader,theotherfrommid-shipspreadertomizzenrigging.Thetwo the north,soremovablesidecurtainisriggedonportside. overhead, sonosidecurtainsareneeded.FromMayuntilSeptemberthesunisin the south,sorigaremovablesidecurtainonstarboardside.InAprilsunis time. Atanchor,theboatwillusuallylieheadtoeast.Inwintersunisin be gathered. two one-inchplasticthrough-hullsintotheawning,sogoodcleanrainwatercan To un-rigtheawning,slackmainhalyard,removespreader,disconnectall Finally makeasmallremovablecurtainthewidthofafterend Make thesidecurtainsintwopieces,onepiecefrommainriggingtomid- In theCaribbean,sidecurtainsonawningareonlyneededoneata Today’s awningsareusuallymadeofSunbrella.Havetheawningmakerfitin

On aketch,themizzenstaysailcanbeaslargemainsail JEREMY MCGEARY (All) MCGEARY JEREMY —Continued onnextpage NOVEMBER 2015 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 31 you before .com , I remembered reading in in 2002, it blew like hell. We in 2002, it blew . When setting up the chain- Iolaire Iolaire Ondine mizzenmast on Ondine’s we had no running backstays on our mizzenmast. We had we had no running backstays Iolaire Crossing the Atlantic on the yawl Crossing the Atlantic sailing broad off with the headsail sheet- Similarly, on a ketch, when are usually needed when flying a Needless to say, mizzen backstays On If your wind generator is mounted on the face of the mizzenmast, you If your wind generator is mounted on the face of the mizzenmast, or yawl can As long as the wind is abeam or forward of abeam, a ketch reached where the mizzen sail is blanketing the mizzen staysail, douse the mizzen staysail, douse the mizzen sail is blanketing reached where flying. keep the mizzen staysail the mizzen and main stowed and the big yankee sheeted to ended up running with the doing 9 to 10 knots. When the wind eased the end of the main boom — area, it was much easier to set the mizzen and we needed more sail main. And when the wind increased, it was staysail than to re-hoist the mizzen staysail than to take down a main, much easier to douse the up against the lee rigging. which would have been plastered boom, if the wind goes so far aft that the ed to the end of the main and collapsing, drop the main and continue headsail is being blanketed staysail. Don’t forget: on a ketch the miz- on under headsail and mizzen as the main. zen staysail is the same area fairly light, and except in the big sizes no mizzen staysail. They can be the windward one up with a high-strength tackle is needed — just set from the backstay to a cleat line (either wire or Dyneema) hoist the mizzen staysail. salvaged it from the wreck of the salvaged it from the wreck plates to step that if a shroud is given one inch of drift one of the late Uffa Fox’s books shroud in effect (distance aft of the mast) for every foot of height, the a stay supports becomes a stay (a shroud supports a mast athwartship, shroud chain- a mast fore and aft). So, to be super-safe, I set the upper are on pivots, plate 36 inches aft of the mizzenmast. The spreaders eased so much it pointing well aft. At the point that the mizzen sail is are digging is laying up hard against the lee shrouds and the shrouds into the sail, it is time to douse it. to the top of the cannot set a mizzen staysail. Move the wind generator mizzenmast — the higher it is, the more efficient it is. using a windvane be made to self-steer by trimming sails rather than by adjustments on or electronic autopilot. When going to windward, minor A rolling hitch: The mizzen staysail tack pendant, when led through a block on the deck and back through the tack eye, makes a three-part adjustable tackle and can be secured to itself with a rolling hitch The mizzen staysail should be trimmed with a sheet through a block on the end of a sheet through a block should be trimmed with The mizzen staysail Hopefully this article will convince owners of yawls and ketches who have mizzen Hopefully this article will convince owners of yawls and Visit Don Street’s website at www.street-iolaire.com This kept the sail under control when hoisting and dousing. When disconnected, the and dousing. When disconnected, sail under control when hoisting This kept the a wire stay, a Today, rather than up at the base of the mizzenmast. stay was coiled could be rigged. Dyneema stay boom or through on the bottom of the then led to a winch, either the mizzen boom the mizzenmast. winch on the after face of mizzen gooseneck and to a a block at the When a point is mizzen staysail are eased. aft, the mizzen sail and As the wind goes the mizzen should allow the boat to self-steer. Once sheets are eased, take the mizzen the mizzen should allow the boat to self-steer. Once sheets rail cap. Then trim the mizzen staysail sheet forward and secure it to a pad-eye on the If the boat bears off, the extra and set up the mizzen staysail sheet as a preventer. If she sails high of the drive supplied by the mizzen will pull her back on course. forward by the mizzen staysail course, the mizzen will go aback, but since it is held back on course. sheet, it becomes a giant air rudder and kicks the boat staysails to use them as often as possible, and to those who do not have them to go to a sailmaker and have a mizzen staysail made. Barefoot Yacht Charters & Marine Centre Yacht Barefoot • Doyle Sail Loft & Canvas Shop • Mechanical & Electrical Repairs • Vehicle Rentals • Raymarine Electronics • Ice & Water • Fibreglass Repairs • Island Tours Work • Refrigeration • Quiksilver Surf Wear • On-site Accommodation • Laundry • Showers • Wi-Fi / Internet Café • Restaurant & Bar • Diesel & Propane • Surftech Surf Shop • Book Exchange • Boutique • Moorings • Hotel Reservations • Air Travel PO Box 39, Blue Lagoon, St Vincent, West Indies the skipper was having trouble gathering in his miz- Tel. 1-784-456-9526 / 9334 / 9144 Fax. 1-784-456-9238

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Continued from previous page Continued from On the 95-foot yawl When dousing the mizzen staysail, blow the halyard and hold the sheet. The sail When dousing the mizzen staysail, blow the halyard The mizzen staysail should be stowed in a bag with the head, tack and clew The mizzen staysail should be stowed in a bag with The mizzen staysail halyard and sheet should be overlength, with the bitter ends The mizzen staysail halyard and sheet should be overlength, Two lanyards should be secured to the tack, as when the wind is abeam or the wind is abeam or Two lanyards should be secured to the tack, as when If properly rigged, the mizzen staysail made of 1.5-ounce rip-stop spinnaker cloth If properly rigged, the mizzen staysail made of 1.5-ounce The advantages of ketches and yawls enumerated above are well known. But many above are well known. of ketches and yawls enumerated The advantages It took me about five years to come up with this final awning design, in 1963, but this final awning design, five years to come up with It took me about

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will plaster itself up against the mainsail and it can be gathered in. Once half is will plaster itself up against the mainsail and it can the rest in. Stuff it in the bag, gathered in, slack the mizzen staysail sheet and gather above, ready to hoist. with the three corners at the top tied together, as described marked, and with the three corners tied together with the tack pennant. The bag marked, and with the three corners tied together with When it’s time to hoist, tie the should have a handle on the bottom with a lanyard. clew to halyard, sheet and pennant onto something, then attach the head, tack and the bag and handling halyard base of mast, then hoist away, pulling the sail out of and sheet as described above. of each secured. When hoisting, let the sheet run until the mizzen staysail is fully of each secured. When hoisting, let the sheet run until should be sheeted. hoisted and halyard secured. Once this is done the mizzen zen staysail when chartering, because of a small crew. At my suggestion he installed a removable mizzen staysail stay of light wire, tacked down with a Dacron lashing. He put four jib hanks on his mizzen staysail and hanked it to the removable stay. slightly forward of abeam the mizzen staysail should be tacked down to the foot be tacked down to the foot slightly forward of abeam the mizzen staysail should should be moved out to the of the main mast. But as the wind moves aft, the tack the wind moves aft, exactly after lower shroud, hence the two tack lines. (As much argument among where the tack of the mizzen staysail should be causes hot racing crews.) is easy to set, easy to douse. A pennant should be attached to the tack, long enough is easy to set, easy to douse. A pennant should be attached or a pad eye on the after side to thread through the base of the after lower shroud and secured to itself by of the mast, led back through the tack of the mizzen staysail tackle, which will allow the a rolling hitch (see illustration). This forms a three-part adjustment of the height of the tack of the mizzen staysail. staysail is the same area as the mainsail. On a yawl, the mizzen staysail is two-thirds staysail is the same area as the mainsail. On a yawl, the of the area of the main. cruisers don’t avail themselves of these rigs’ best weapon. The mizzen staysail is a rigs’ best weapon. The mizzen avail themselves of these cruisers don’t abeam. Setting or slightly forward of sail once the wind comes abeam very effective ketch, a mizzen knots. On a your speed by one to one-and-a-half it will increase when — NOVEMBER 2015 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 32

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Yachterswhoarenewtothesesun-drenchedislandsoftheLesserAntilles R After failingtocontacttheirpartyweoften hearastationcallingfor“radiocheck.” When hearingaboatbeingcalledunsuccessfully, keyingupyourradiotopointout Better yet,insteadofcallingon16or68,whynotpageyourfriend’sboatprivately Similarly, afteranunsuccessfulattempttocontactanotherboat,wemighthear On apopularcallingchannelsuchas68,thetraditional“threebythree”call Remember thatwhenusingaVHFcockpitmicrophoneorportablehand-held After activatingyourVHFmicrophone’spush-to-talkbutton,pauseforahalfsec- Short-range VHFradioprocedurescanbeverydifferentfromthemethodsusedfor Voice Procedure We knowthatbuddyboatscallingoneanotherquitefrequentlyon16or68willoften Groups ofboatsthatareconstantlycallingbackandforthalldayshouldconsider Buddy Channels Theinformaluseof68asacruisers’callingchannelisonlyanadhocconvention, Scanning bothchannel16and68duringthedaytimeisagreatideaifyou It’s aworldwideboatingpracticetolistenVHFchannel16whileyourvesselis Eastern Caribbean A Cruiser’sGuide and Netsinthe reputation ofbeing“ThatBoat”. won’t triggergroansfromyouranchoredneighboursorgarnerthe phone; everyonehearseverywordyousay! be community-mindedwhenusingyourradio.It’snotaprivatetele- ecognizing thatmaritimeVHFisasharedresource,it’simportantto Calling Channels Here areafewtipsformoreefficientVHFoperationsothatyou to VHFUse byKenGoodings Compass (www.caribbeancompass.com, —Continued onnextpage NOVEMBER 2015 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 33 (send and receive on TAILS.org —Continued on next page simplex CARIB www. itical for conservation efforts. photographs of humpback whales of humpback photographs in Helping? Go to (send and receive on two different frequencies). Confusion often arises when (send and receive on two different frequencies). Confusion Continued from previous page Continued from If you have something to say, wait until the net controller has invited members to Nets operate on a common set of procedures to keep some semblance of order to VHF Nets Many popular anchorages have morning VHF nets to share weather forecasts, To sum up, it’s not the best idea to cruise internationally using the US or Canadian To sum up, it’s not the best idea to cruise internationally Conversing on simplex 66 in US mode anywhere within 30 miles of Grenada will Conversing on simplex 66 in US mode anywhere within This is because many US and Canadian channels are this issue of the three chan- Many cruisers that we’ve met don’t really understand Maritime VHF Band Plans: ‘U’ United States, ‘C’ Canadian and ‘I’ International mode since leaving If you’ve been using your VHF radio in the US or Canadian ‘71 and Up’ up” or, “Go one down” i.e. After making contact we often hear a vessel say, “Go one It’s accepted practice to switch your VHF radio from high power (25 watts) to low your VHF radio from high power (25 watts) to low It’s accepted practice to switch We’ve all heard the entertaining result of a boat’s microphone accidentally jammed result of a boat’s microphone accidentally jammed We’ve all heard the entertaining Incidentally, when your conversation is finished with someone on the radio, wait a is finished with someone on the radio, wait Incidentally, when your conversation Whenever you feel the need to interrupt an ongoing VHF conversation or want to an ongoing VHF conversation feel the need to interrupt Whenever you Checking the operation of your radio anonymously by blowing into the mike while by blowing into operation of your radio anonymously Checking the You might agree that the chance of a complete radio system failure within half a radio system failure that the chance of a complete You might agree transmit. Then state your boat name clearly, not just “Break” or “Info,” and wait for the controller to tell you specifically to go ahead. these “on air” meetings. There will be one station designated as a net controller, who acts as the “chair” of the meeting. All comments and responses should be coordinated through this single person. safety and security bulletins, cruiser activities and local events. VHF band plan, as most vessels from other countries may not be able to reach you VHF band plan, as most vessels from other countries reliably on other channels other than channels 16 and 68. Curiously enough, Trinidad & Tobago may have adopted the US band plan. It’s important to check with local VHF radio convention whenever you sail to a new country. result in serious interference with the cruiser’s repeater on channel 66 International. result in serious interference with the cruiser’s repeater US mode, you’re not hearing You would never be aware of this, as because you’re in the Grenada duplex repeater at all. nel sets or band plans. For example, you might think that if you’re operating a US- or nel sets or band plans. For example, you might think that or Canadian channels, regard- Canadian-registered boat, then you stick with the US less of where you’re sailing. This is not so. North America, it’s a good idea to make a change now that you’re sailing in interna- North America, it’s a good idea to make a change now your VHF radio manual and tional waters. We highly recommend that you consult plan. switch your VHF from “U” to “I”, the international band in International mode are the same frequency.) However, many of the same channels duplex a ship or another vessel to a North American yacht whose VHF is in US mode asks example of this: it’s simplex in meet them on another channel. Channel 18 is a great result will be a very unsat- US and Canadian mode but duplex in International. The function for simplex ship- isfactory non-contact. For example, US VHF 18 can only is duplex and can only enable to-ship communications, while International VHF 18 ship-to-shore communications, not boat-to-boat. from 68 to 69 or 67. The odds are good that 67 and 69 will likely be occupied during from 68 to 69 or 67. The odds are good that 67 and 69 This means that the two those busy radio times in the morning and at dinnertime. one another, make contact a boats wanting to talk need to switch back to 68, call trick that we’ve learned is second time, and then decide where to go next. One neat Ham Radio and it works well the “71 and Up” rule. This is an easy adaptation from “Go 71 and up.” Both stations for Maritime VHF. Make first contact on 68. Then say, up to 72, 73, 74, 75, 76 and flip up to channel 71, and if it’s busy, then click slowly and wait for your party 77 until you find a vacant channel. Then announce yourself of it is that there needn’t to arrive. This efficient method is tried and true. The beauty 68. be several time-consuming, hit-and-miss trips back to power (one watt) when anchored or in a marina. It’s an unfortunate idiosyncrasy of or in a marina. It’s an unfortunate idiosyncrasy power (one watt) when anchored VHF radios that you will hear the voice of a neighbour- the receiving circuitry of most many other channels at once. There’s nothing wrong ing boat’s 25-watt signal on you are speaking to another boat using the high power with anyone’s radio. When create local interference (intermodulation) on your transmit setting, you will likely simultaneously. Try to use neighbours’ radios on 16, 68 and several other channels It’s a one-button courtesy. high transmit power when at sea, and low power in port. by all means use high power, Of course, if you need to contact someone farther away, when at anchor. but low power should be your VHF radio’s default setting under a cushion; all the while transmitting a complete and embarrassing play by transmitting a complete and embarrassing play under a cushion; all the while conversation on a calling channel. Again, clicking play of a theoretically “private” “Check your microphone!” will only add to the general your mike or calling out, hear anything on the radio, they’re transmitting! entertainment. That boat can’t second or two before going back to the calling channel. It is not uncommon that back to the calling channel. It is not uncommon second or two before going waiting patiently to speak with you. There’s no rush someone else may have been after all, is there? be heard on a VHF net, shouting “Break” isn’t good radio etiquette. It’s an artifact “Break” isn’t good radio etiquette. It’s an artifact be heard on a VHF net, shouting a Radio days. Saying “Break” on the radio indicates from the old Citizens Band your long message. Never use the term “Break” three separation between parts of there is immediate threat to life or property. It’s much times in succession unless transmissions and throw in your boat name. better to wait for a pause between tuned to a calling channel is inconsiderate. Please respect your neighbours and test Please respect your neighbours channel is inconsiderate. tuned to a calling check”, take If you do hear “Radio another vacant working channel. your radio on an honest opin- them your location and working channel and give them to a vacant to every “Radio helpful than responding quality. This is much more ion of their signal if they’re a bit weak or scratchy. and clear,” especially check” with “Loud day is probably very low. day is probably — Your contributions of tail flukeYour contributions from the Caribbean region cr are from the Caribbean INTERESTED HELP TRACKMIGRATION HUMPBACKHELP WHALE NOVEMBER 2015 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 34 boat nameisthekeytoawell-runnet. identify yourselfbyboatname.Waitingforthenetcontrollertoacknowledgeyour unstructured netwillturnintoanarchyifeveryonetriestospeakatonce.Always nets allowonlyonespeakeratatime.Withupwardof100peopleparticipating,an as thenetcontrollerorsomeoneelsemightbetransmittingatsametime.VHF — It’s notaprivatetelephone—otherscanheareverywordyousay! it’s importanttobecommunity-mindedwhenusingyourradio. Recognizing thatmaritimeVHFisasharedresource, Transmitting tothegroupbeforeyouhavebeenrecognizedwillresultinamashup, Continued frompreviouspage Radio in1981withHamcallsignVE0SH. Ryerson UniversityinToronto,Ontario,KenwaslicensedforCanadianAmateur Toronto from2002to2008. examined studentsinVHFandHF-SSBDSCMaritimeRadioboatingclasses Silverheels III. consideration andrespect. mary formofcommunicationwhilecruising,efficientusagedependsonmutual happening inthebaysaroundyou.SinceVHFradiosarebothourlifelineandpri- Your activeparticipationintheseearlynetswillhelpkeepyoutunewithwhat’s on channel68at0800. antenna, andpaystheelectricbill,too! of Fisheriesgenerouslyprovidesthemountaintoptowerinfrastructure,radio technical supportofaGrenadianprivatecitizen.Inaddition,Grenada’sDepartment installed especiallyforyachters,isthankstothefinancialgenerosityandongoing on theair.Thefreeandexclusivecruiseruseofthis66repeater,whichwas may beusedforlong-distancecommunicationswheneverthemorningnetisnot yachters monitorthechannel66repeateraswell68.Thisradiofacility Grenada toNorthTrinidad,andasfarnorthUnionIslandMayreau.Many affords cruisersreliable24-hourcommunicationbetweenyachts,anywherefrom thing that’ssaid. correct setting.You’reprobablyinUSmodeandyouwon’tbeabletohearevery- don’t hearthemusical“beep”aftereverytransmission,yourradioisnoton to theGrenadarepeateron66(not66Aassomeradiosareequippeddo),ifyou International mode,notCanadianorUS,asmentionedpreviously.Whenlistening coverage area.Toparticipatefully,pleaseensurethatyourVHFradioissetto repeater inGrenada,whichissettochannel66Internationalandhasafantastic volunteers onyachtsinCarriacouorGrenada.ThenetutilizesapowerfulVHF Saturday onchannel66(International)at0730.Thisnetoriginatesfromvarious and Grenada,theGrenadaCruiser’sVHFNetisheldfromMondaythrough an excellentandinformativeneteverymorningonchannel68at0800. rity net.It’sheldbyvolunteersinthemarinaonchannel68at0830. announcements onchannel06at0900. taining netfromMondaytoSaturdayonchannel10at0730hours. Working asabroadcasttelevisionandradioelectronicstechnologistfor38yearsat As aDesignatedMaritimeRadioExaminerwithIndustryCanada,hetaughtand Ken GoodingscruisesEasternCaribbeanwithhiswifeLynnKaakon Go “71andup!” VHF netsareagreatwaytoeaseintothedaywhilesippingyourmorningcoffee. • InTrinidadyoucanparticipateinthecruisers’morningnet,sevendaysaweek Operating fromanelevationof640metres,theGrenadianmountaintoprepeater • CoveringthewideareaofSouthernGrenadines,Carriacou,PetiteMartinique • FromBequia’sAdmiraltyBay,CherylJohnsonatTheFigTreerestaurantholds • RodneyBayinSt.LuciaenjoysaregularMonday-to-Saturdayweatherandsecu- • FromEnglishHarbourRadioinAntigua,youcanoftenhearweatherandother • InStMartin,youcanparticipateinMike’s(a.k.a.Shrimpy’s)popularandenter- S/V

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FIGURE 2 FIGURE 3 Continued from previous page Continued from For those keeping track, the Sun will enter the constellation Ophiuchus. track, the Sun will enter For those keeping 4th Friday, December the Moon and is a conjunction between day past last quarter. There The Moon is one There is also a chance that the comet C/2013 X1 PanSTARRS will be bright C/2013 X1 PanSTARRS a chance that the comet There is also Jupiter. As is the characteristic case for celestial events, it occurs just after midnight. events, it occurs just the characteristic case for celestial Jupiter. As is 0100. for our viewing happens at between these bodies This close approach enough to be seen with a pair of binoculars. At 2230 look north towards the At 2230 look north seen with a pair of binoculars. enough to be the comet. 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Yes,whendonebysmallmanufac- the podbecomesthatwonderful,smooth, andtrulywonderfulcombinationoftwoor tion orfactory,it’shighlyrecommended. Theguideswilldelveintothedetailsofhow ball, buttendtobeabout30centimetres inlength,withanellipticalshape. slightly tartpulp.Thepodscandevelop to thesizeofanAmericanfootball,orrugby dispersed bymonkeysorotheranimalsbreakingthroughtheskintoenjoysweet, referred toas“mountainM&M’s”and“junglecandy”bysomeguides.Theseeds are Inside thethickskinarepulp-encapsulatedseeds.Thepulpisedible,andhasbeen for perfecttimingpicking. for twotothreeweeks,makingthemlesstime-sensitivethansomecropstheneed size, andthenanothermonthtoripen.Aripepodcanstayonthetreewithoutrotting which theywilldieunlessfertilized.Apodtakefourtofivemonthsdevelop to pods, asthetreecanbearfruitallyearlong.Theflowerslivefor24hours,after along thetrunkandbranches,canbefoundontreeatsametimeas the but cultivatedtreesmaybeprunedtomakeharvestingthepodseasier. chupon. 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Great CLASSIFIEDS RENTALS PROPERTY FOR SALE BEQUIA – MT. PLEASANT Interesting & unusual, 3 bdrms, 2 baths, pool. Tel: (784) 533-4865 www.cedarretreat.wordpress.com www.caribbeanhouseforsaleonline.com BEQUIA – MT. PLEASANT Tahiti igloo, Rentals available. 3 bdrms, 2 baths & pool. Tel: (784) 533-4865. www.cedarretreat.wordpress.com www.caribbeanhouseforsaleonline.com BEQUIA - MT. PLEASANT views, large lots from US$5/sq.ft. www.bequialandforsale.com BEQUIA-MAC’S PIZZERIA Waterfront location, Bequia’s most popular restaurant. Same owner-manager for 31 yrs. Complete land, buildings, equipment. Island Pace Realty. Tel: (784) 458-3544 Email: emmett@ islandpace.com CARRIACOU - PRIME LAND Stunning panoramic view overlooking Sandy Island & the Grenadines, northern exposure, cooling breezes, four beaches, excellent snorkeling E-mail: [email protected] IRWIN 52 KETCH Full A/C. All teak interior, standing room throughout. Spacious master stateroom, 2 dbl staterooms, 3 heads, large main salon, Perkins diesel, Westerbeke genset, dinghy/ 5 HP, davits , new EPIRB, VHF, SSB, A/P, Radar. Ready for offshore/ charter. US$178,000. Lying So. Caribbean. For full inventory E-mail: keat7179@ yahoo.com [email protected] 2000,ISLAND PACKET 380 original owner added many exceptional features, including varnished interior, bow thruster, elec. primary winch & a long list of others. For complete list E-mail: 2000ip380078@gmail .com AZIMUT 58’ FLYBRIDGE 2002, Italian luxury yacht, in excellent condition. 3 staterooms/ 3 heads, large saloon, full A/C, dual helm stations. New electronics 2014, crew com- partment converted for extra storage w/ 2 freezers, fully loaded fridge/freezer, micro- wave, stove, icemaker, water maker. US$499,000. Lying Barbados- Port St. Charles. Jimmy Tasker Tel: (246) 230- 0256 E-mail: jimmytasker@ caribsurf.com in Feb. Owner anxious to sell forin Feb. Owner anxious Puerto Lahealth reasons. Lying US$30,000.Cruz, Venezuela. 484 6121Mike Lyon Tel: 58 416

44’ Hull One E-mail: Sale or LYING Good condi- owned since 2000, 1991 CATALINA 34 Sloop with tall rig & wing keel. Lying Bequia, St. Vincent & the Grenadines. US$40,000 . OBO, Deborah. [email protected] TAYANA 37' 1977 JEANNEAU SUN ODYSSEY JEANNEAU SUN ODYSSEY 42.1 1995, tion needs a little TLC. Volvo excellent. Bottom job scheduled SEAFOX 230CC 2005, SEAFOX 230CC 2005, Centre console, Suzuki DF225 4-stroke. Fully equipped w/ outriggers, rod holders, livewell, safety gear, electronics, coolers etc. Great condition, well maintained. US$26,000 Tel: (473) 536-2319 E-mail: [email protected] regularly serviced, lightly used, ready to live aboard. Watermaker, solar/wind generators, serviced life-raft, new dinghy, rigging new 2013, genoa 2012, Yanmar 48hp. 5,200hrs. Lying Antigua, US$79,995 E-mail: dbriefuk@ yahoo.com www.amel-mango-for-sale.com SEA RAY 440 SUNDANCER Recently valued at US$145,000, asking US$85,000. Lying in St.Vincent. Tel: (784) 493-3995 E-mail: ftruchot@ vincysurf.com 42’ SEARAY SUNDANCER 1992 New 250hp. 4 strokes, very economical, quiet & clean running. Sleeps 6 in 3 cabins, perfect for overnight charters. trade for a smaller boat Tel: (784) 528-7273 1986 AMEL MANGO owner, lying Grenada. Ready to go for US$150,000 OBO. http:// 1996 pleasure yacht in excellent condition. 2 x Cummings w/ low hrs, full electronics, bimini, well-equipped, perfect for cruising & overnight charters. Sleeps 4 in 2 cabins. HARBOUR SHUTTLE TRINIDAD TT$70,000.00, ONO. Tel: (868) 634-4934 Email: [email protected] HANS CHRISTIAN 33T 1984 #68. Fully reconditioned & ready for cruising. Price reduced to US$90,000. Contact Doug Atkins for detailed information.Tel: (340) 642-6273 cell, (340) 692-2673 desk E-mail: [email protected]

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BOATS FOR SALE FORMULA 30 2002 condition throughout. 2x 220hp V6. Lots of installed extras. US$55,000 OBO. [email protected] BLACK PEARL VEDETTE BLACK PEARL VEDETTE L-10.97m, B-2.44m, Yanmar 6LPA-STP2, 315HP, 4 – stroke. New Mercruiser Bravo 2 stern drive and aluminum prop (installed July ’13). Head / toilet, nav lights, new VHF radio, aft swim deck/ladder. Helm seats/aft sundeck cushions new Oct 2012. Surveyed 2013. Contact Matt Semark with offers. E-mail: matthew. [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] GALAPAGOS 43` STEEL KETCH Center cockpit. Recently hauled out and refurbished, ready to sail, lying Bequia, US$39,500. Robin, E-mail: [email protected] 41’ ROGER SIMPSON DESIGN Light weight, cruising catamaran, 3 cabins, 1 head. USD75,000 ONO Tel: (868) 684-7720/634-2259 0046-765596225 or 0046-29210187 BERTRAM 28 FLYBRIDGE 1983 2x Yanmar 2007 w/ 2000 hrs. Very good condition, completely renovated at Ottley Hall, St.Vincent. Well equipped w/ AP, fish finder & large ice- boxes. US$55,000. E-mail: gar- [email protected] or [email protected]: 47’ JAVELIN/FOUNTAIN 47’ JAVELIN/FOUNTAIN POWERBOAT speedboat is available in Grenada. Gen-Set, A/C, white leather in cabin, galley, shower(s), VaccuFlush, Mercury 502 marine engines over- hauled by Mercury dealer, Bravo 1 drives. 40 MPH cruise props w/over 60 speed props. Tel: (787) 241-9624 www.aviationcms.com E-mail: [email protected] BERTRAM 38 Special [email protected] newly refitted 2015 from cabin to engines. Excellent condition, fully equipped. US$120,000 Tel: (473) 410-2933 E-mail: NOVEMBER 2015 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 46 (www.agrra.org). and PatriciaKrameriswiththeAtlanticGulfRapidReefAssessmentProgram conservation effortsinthewonderfulGrenadines? 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