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On the cover, MARCH 2012 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 4 aircraft andmarinevesselsalike,especiallyatnightorinlow-visibilityconditions. when aircraftareatlowaltitudesonfinalapproach.Thisposesaproblemtoboth final approachpath,particularlyofRunway13inCanouan,attheprecisemoment Union IslandandCanouan.Onnumerousoccasionsmarinevesselshavecrossedthe Grenadines toavoidtheareawithintwomilesofrunwayfinalapproachareasin &Updates Info The safetydepartmentatSVGAirstronglyurgesoperatorsofyachtsinthe Avoid Low-FlyingPlanes! —Continuedonnextpage and packedintheUSbyyachtcharteragentAnn-WallisWhiteofAnnapolis, books toBequia.Thenewandgood-conditionchildren’shadbeencollected and havesomegoodoldGrenadianfun. Bar Tour.Sostaytunedforthese,andmore,upcomingClubevents! Tour, aslightlydifferentandmorewater-relatedtwistonthepreviouslyheldBeach ing inthespring.Inaddition,plansareunderwayforaSouthCoastMarinaDinghy were sopopularthattheClubisplanningtohostanotherexcitingafternoonofrac- Anse BeachBarTour,andHobieCatMatchRaces.Infact,theraces by hostingfunsocialactivitiesforitsmembersandfriends. Calivigny Bayarea,andalsotodevelopfriendlycamaraderieClubawareness water-related activitiesbyorganizingsmallboatracesandothereventsinthe to offersailorsofallskilllevelsandagegroupsmoreopportunitiesparticipatein According toJeanieParr,whoiscurrentlyservingasCommodore,thePCYCplans boating enthusiaststosupportyachtingeventsandwatersportsinGrenada. Phare BleuMarinaontheisland’ssouthcoast,PCYCwasformedbyagroupof at [email protected]. ibility conditionsandwithpilotsunfamiliarthearea. final approachpath.Similartotheabove,additionalrisksariseinturbulentorlow-vis- the departmentalsourgesyoutoexercisecaution,asthisiscloserunway’s On February1st,LaureandDenisoftheyacht BIG BooksfromBoatstoBequia For [email protected]. The PCYCwillofferagreatopportunitytodobitofsailing,meetnewpeople, To date,successfulandfun-filledeventsorganizedbytheClubincludeaGrand New toGrenadaisthePetiteCalivignyYachtClub(PCYC).HeadquarteredatLe New YachtClubinGrenada For moreinformationcontactAssistantSafetyOfficerShanaJones To thoseengaginginparasailingactivitiessouthofRunway08Union(seephoto), Escapade broughtfourboxesof MARCH 2012 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 5 . . The website now YamahaOutboards.com https://picasaweb.google.com/112362889456269132940 • Yamaha Marine Group has revamped Cruisers’ Site-ings has created a resident Hodge Taylor chandler and Bequia • Long-time yachtsman, St. Patrick’s Activities in Montserrat outside Ireland where St. Known as ‘The Emerald Isle’, Montserrat is the only country 9th to 19th and will be This year, St. Patrick’s Week will be celebrated from March colorful and comprehensive web album about Bequia. web album colorful and comprehensive Have a look at provides more product information and visual images. Festival provides a rich Patrick’s Day is a public holiday. The weeklong St Patrick’s Caribbean entertainment, mix of Irish and African heritage, with some traditional making this one of Montserrat’s most popular annual events. will include the Freedom Run held in the village of Salem. The activities for the week junior calypso competition. from Cudjoe Head to Salem Park, a nature hike and a with its unique reconstructed St Patrick’s Day itself (17th March) will be the highlight to play traditional Slave Village. Here, stalls sell traditional foods, locals gather dancers put on colourful games such as dominoes and marbles, and masquerade where local artisans will displays. New features for 2012 include a Montserrat Day Items will include art and showcase their products, all of which are locally made. Party and Goat Water craft items, foods, among other things and a Lunchtime Competition not to be missed. page —Continued on next began last November. for information in this report. driven by Captain Chance Strickland. As Steadfast Antigua Observer and the was shot and killed while resisting a robbery attempt in English was shot and killed while resisting program, which utilizes large yachts to bring needed goods to worthy program, which utilizes large yachts to bring needed Perseus Dockwalk (YAG) Continued from previous page Continued from YAG was conceived by Captain Mark Drewelow, who has tag-lined this initiative YAG was conceived by Captain Mark Drewelow, who For more information visit www.yachtaidglobal.org. ‘Changing the World Without Changing Course’ for Jamaica in the YachtAid Errol Flynn Marina is the designated receiving agency Thanks to Maryland in association with Books for International Goodwill (www.big-books.org). Goodwill (www.big-books.org). with Books for International Maryland in association received by the BIG project was gladly donation from the ongoing This most recent so we our boat (an Alden 52 monohull) wish we had more room on Laure said, “I Ann-Wallis at [email protected]. For more information contact in Antigua Yacht Captain‘s Killer Sentenced Captain Drew Gollan of the 163-foot Perini Just over three years after Australian Gollan’s girlfriend, Alena Sitkova, reported to the Australian press that they had Gollan’s girlfriend, Alena Sitkova, 22nd, 2009 incident, more than a hundred concerned The day after the January trial Lindsey was arrested a week after the incident and his part of the procedure, the marina representative makes all arrangements to clear part of the procedure, the marina representative makes the donations with the appropriate ministries and Customs. with “Changing the World Without Changing Course”. beneficiaries in various countries. When the marina learns of a large yacht coming beneficiaries in various countries. When the marina learns if they can bring any to Jamaica from the USA, the yacht is contacted to inquire numerous boxes of donated goods. In January, the first shipment arrived carrying Parish. In the same ship- educational materials for the Long Road School in Portland donated to the government ment a variety of medical equipment was brought and goods were carried free of clinics in Buff Bay, Port Antonio and Manchioneel. The change by 120-foot motor yacht Global Ann-Wallis then contacted passage-making yachts willing to carry boxes of books yachts willing to carry boxes contacted passage-making Ann-Wallis then to various islands of the Caribbean. from the States Tree restaurant by Cheryl Johnson at the Fig Reading Club, hosted Bequia Children’s Transport was Farm Government School. by Miss Friday of the Paget in Belmont, and of Challenger Taxi. courtesy of Sandra Ollivierre through the kind boats — she would try to get more more books!” She said could have carried — to help bring books to the islands next year. including roomy catamarans Navi ketch — 24-year-old Sylvester Lindsey of Potters, Antigua, was Harbour in Antigua, his killer, to 22 years in prison. sentenced in early February with their 21-month-old daughter when they were been walking home from dinner gun, attempting to rob them. Gollan reportedly swung accosted by a man with a robber, who then shot Gollan in the chest. with his backpack at the would-be community and visiting yacht captains and crew members of the local business the government and police were doing to provide convened to find out what Minister canceled Parliament to attend, accom- security in the area. The Prime of Police, the Assistant Commissioner of Police, the panied by the Commissioner Minister of Justice. The police commissioner said that Minister of Tourism and the would immediately be placed in the area, with more police with more visibility In addition, they introduced “stop and search” longer-term policies to come. in the area, specifically procedures, targeting people who have no business known criminals. MARCH 2012 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 6 a completefileofemergencyinformation. duty-free fuelinFrenchPolynesia,anddiscountsoncheck-in/check-out.Italsogives participants. RegisteringentitlesyoutogetBondExemption(fornon-EUcitizens)and presentation, slideshow,snacksanddrinks,manyraffleprizesfreegiftsfor also sponsoredby This isafreepartyforallcruisersheadingtotheSouthPacificthisseason.The phone Sallyat(784)457-3409.Welookforwardtoseeingyouthere. who helpsmakethe Brunch isabsolutelyfree—it’sourwayofsayingaspecialthank-youtoeveryone Bequia EasterRegatta,soyoucanstayonforawholeweekendoffun.TheWriters’ brunch, notlunch! will behostingthethirdAnnualPacificPuddleJumpPartyonMarch10that11:00 the traditionalrumpunchcocktails. colour —andbothGuinness‘Green’Heinekenareavailableinbarsalongside itors willnoticemanylocalswearingnationaldress—inwhichgreenisthedominant and receiveashamrock-shapedstampintheirpassports.DuringStPatrick’sDay,vis- tory isstillevidenttodayfromthemomentvisitorsarriveatairportinMontserrat a havenforIrishCatholicswhowerepersecutedonotherCaribbeanislands.Thishis- — ever-popular Mac’sPizzeriainBequia.Pleasearriveat10:00 Compass Writers’Brunch.IttakesplaceonthemorningofThursday,April5that 12 months,youarecordiallyinvitedtobringaguestandjoinusatthisyear’s Honoring Sign upatwww.pacificpuddlejump.comtoregister. Space [email protected] The annualCompassWriters’Brunchisheldjustatthebeginningof The BalboaYachtClub,atthePacificentrancetoPanamaCanalinPanama, If YoureallyMustLeave… For moreinformationvisitwww.visitmontserrat.com. Montserrat’s Irishheritagedatesbacktothe17thcenturywhenislandbecame If you’vehadanarticle,photoorpoempublishedinthe FEBRUARY 2012 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 6 Continued frompreviouspage Compass Latitude 38
Contributors Compass magazineandTahitiTourism.Therewillbeavideo special! Compass AM —remember,it’s duringthepast AM . Golden HindChandleryofTortola,allintheMarketPlacesection,pages50through53. Supercenter ofDominica,onpage44;plusBlueBayrestaurantand USA, onpage23;PerformancePaintsofSt.Lucia,25;andWhitchurch not free. February issue.Thisphotocreditmysteriouslydidnotappearintheon-lineversion. enthusiasts whomighthavebeendisappointed! “DRIVING (notDiving)AroundMontserrat”.ApologiestoFrank—andanyscuba Tomorrow” onpage26oflastmonth’sissue Barbecue andAugust3rdfortheauction. heading towardagrandtotalof$200,000! families. And,ofcourse,coldhardcashisalwayswelcome!Inits11thyear,CCEF annual auction.Clean,usedclothingforallagesaccepteddistributiontoneedy tions ofboatgearandhouseholditemsattheCarriacouYachtClubforCCEF‘s assisted withuniformsatallschools! Government Schools!AndhundredsofCarriacouandPetiteMartiniquechildren Three computerlabsupandrunningatDover,HarveyValeMt.Pleasant College! And15,200hotlunchesprovidedtoHarveyValeGovernmentSchool! [email protected]. be interestedtoseeinterpretationsofhowitfeelsrace,sailoranchor!” However, shouldyouwishtofocusonatheme,organizerLauraFletchersays,“I’d Grenada MarinekidsandFriends—thisincludesanysailingfolkswishingtojoinin! exhibition fromMay19thtoJune3rd.TheisopenGrenadaMarinestaff, trumpeter HughMasekela. winner LionelRichie,five-timeGrammywinningartisteZiggyMarley,andAfrican off thePigeonIslandvenue.Thisyear’sperformingactswillincludemultipleGrammy Take amooringinthelagoonorslipmarinaatRodneyBay,anchorright Good tohaveyouwithus! In thisissueof Welcome Aboard! Lumbadive‘s “LionfishDerby”announcedinlastmonth‘sEco-NewscostsUS$10;it‘s James Uliktookthefinephotosillustrating“Grenada’sBoxingDayJam”in The secondpartoftheheadlineFrankPearce’sarticle“Yesterdayand Department ofCorrections For [email protected]. Save thesedatesandbeinCarriacouonAugust1stfortheWelcomePotluck Sound likeaworthwhileeffort?Youcanhelptheseprojectscontinue:leavedona- Nineteen studentsfundedfortuitionandbooksatTAMarryshowCommunity Carriacou Children’sEducationFund For moreinformation,registrationformsandthefewrulesthatdoapply,contact As it’stheexhibition’sfirstyearthereisn’tatheme:justwhateverinspiresyou. The GalleyatGrenadaMarine,St.David’sHarbour,willbehostingitsfirstart Calling AllSailingArtists! For moreinformationvisitwww.stluciajazz.org. The legendarySt.LuciaJazzFestivalwillrunfromApril30thtoMay13ththisyear. Don’t MissSt.LuciaJazz Compass we welcome new advertisers Aero-Tec Laboratories of the wewelcomenewadvertisersAero-TecLaboratoriesofthe Compass shouldhavebeen MARCH 2012 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 7
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VERSOL and . Any suitable petit pains , for many years; he has been , for many years; M/V Tropic Isle Sailors’ Guide to the Windward Islands Sailors’ Guide to the Windward Islands Continued from previous page Continued from He has cruised in his own vessel, He has cruised to Marina Santa Marta was not an easy one, how- Ken says, “The decision to come brand, IGY, behind us enables us to “Having the backing of a world-renowned IGY destination, wishes the very best, and asks for your The Marina Santa Marta, an Santa Marta see ad on page 27. For more information on Marina in Bequia Gourmet Food Shop Re-Opening European and Asian Food, the Swedish Gourmet Food, The supplier of high-quality in the café overlooking In addition you are welcome to enjoy a breakfast or lunch You find Gourmet Food’s Bequia branch in Ocar, a two-minute walk from Port You find Gourmet Food’s Bequia branch in Ocar, a two-minute [email protected] orders from the Bequia branch call (784) 458-3485 or office and shop in If you are on mainland St. Vincent, pay a visit to the head Free deliveries to private villas and yachts for ample orders! For more information see ad on page 44. Updating Waterland will certainly be a welcome additional “rainforest destination” to the For more information contact Hilde van Ekdom, Marina & Resort Waterland, Chris Doyle’s cruising guides are well known for having the most thorough and up- Chris Doyle’s cruising guides are well known for having in November of even-num- New editions of Doyle’s Windwards guide are published Chris is currently updating his New Yacht Harbor in Suriname Marina & Resort Waterland is a luxurious marina for the cruising sailor, on a unique Located outside the hurricane belt between Guyana and French Guiana, For more information see ad on page 41. St. Maarten’s Brian Deher Made Certified Marina Manager of Marina Operations and IGY Marinas announces that Brian Deher, the Director Jones, Executive Vice The full team of CMMs at IGY Marinas now includes Kenny For more information on IGY marinas visit www.igymarinas.com. For more information on the designation of Certified Marina Manager visit mari- trained by the top schools in both Captaining and Marina Management, and was a and Marina Management, top schools in both Captaining trained by the USA. His base lubricant company in the multi-state fuel, gasoline, and co-owner of a specializes in Florida, and he comes from Fort Lauderdale, of marina knowledge largest in the directly with over 65 of the having worked mega- and super-yachts, helping to create a world-renowned worked in Panama City, world. He recently in the world. by the most famous boats marina frequented mega- and super-yacht as a manager, a he has experience Santa Marta a unique quality; He brings Marina Marta, as see similar success in Santa a boatowner. IGY hopes to captain, and a modernization of the facilities, the influx of tourism Panama City benefited from: per year, benefiting the entire city. dollars in terms of multi millions the friendliness of the citizens, the opportunity to ben- ever, the quality of the facility, I the entire region and country presented a challenge efit not only the marina but at many of the most famous marinas in the world could not refuse. I have stayed the desire to compete at that level. and believe the owners have nearly every vessel owner in the area and make Santa exceed the expectations of I am committed to seeing this project succeed, every- Marta a global destination. Marta will benefit by the work we do now.” one in the marina and Santa help as well. its has on request from many customers re-opened based in Calliaqua, St. Vincent, and its friendly staff invite customers to shop Bequia branch. The new management canned food from around the world in the supermar- top-quality chilled, frozen and bread, seafood, US beef ket. Gourmet Food offers a selection of frozen pre-baked pasta, cheeses, of the highest quality, sausages, vegetables, berries, fresh-frozen Foods, such as olives, olive juices, drinks and sweets. All the bestsellers from Fontana pasta and Arborio rice from oils and juices, are back. There will also be a variety of the world famous De Cecco. Admiralty Bay. The menu offers fresh salads, Swedish baguettes, — freshly baked croissants. These can be accompanied by a cup of coffee or tea, a freshly baked croissants. These can be accompanied fruits of St. Vincent. cold soda or juice, or a smoothie made from the fresh Sailors Café. Elizabeth, downstairs Coco’s Place restaurant and opposite Orders can be placed Calliaqua, close to Barefoot, TMM, Tradewinds and Sunsail. on (784) 456 2983 or [email protected]. southeastern Caribbean sailing area. (+597) 491561, [email protected]. to-date onshore information. Sketch charts are at the heart of Doyle’s guides, heart of Doyle’s guides, to-date onshore information. Sketch charts are at the including aerial photos of which are also noted for lots of great color photographs, most anchorages. years. bered years and the Leewards guide in odd-numbered location the Suriname River. Suriname is rich in culture, history and nature. The country has large, navigable rivers and is popular for doing some amazing exploring in the interior. businesses that wish to be included that now are not, or any cruisers with information businesses that wish to be included that now are not, they wish to impart, please e-mail [email protected]. of Certified Marina Planning for IGY St. Maarten, has been awarded the designation the IGY Marina Manager, bringing the total to four CMMs that comprise of the St. Maarten Management Team. Brian also serves as the current president a family of marina owners and Marine Trades Association in addition to coming from operators in the Caribbean. Rodney Bay Marina, St. President, IGY Operations; Adam Foster, General Manager, St. Thomas; and Brian Lucia; Kevin Lussier, General Manager, Yacht Haven Grande, and Simpson Bay Marina, Deher, General Manager, The Yacht Club at Isle de Sol St. Maarten. naassociation.org/certifications/cmm. Suriname is popular for exploring the unique interior by river MARCH 2012 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 10 *)+3 from St.LuciatoGrenada.Whenitcametime Islands not properlyorganized,crossed,dottedandfiled. razor blades.Nothinghappenedinthestorethatwas active, butalsoassharponeofthosesword-edged relaxed, Ciarlamoreoutgoing,effervescentandever sense ofhumor.Jacqueswasquieterandmore of theyachtchartercommunity.Bothhadagreat if withaslightaccent.Theysoonbecamegoodfriends speakers, Ciarlaspokeourlanguage,asdidJacques, Diffusion” alittlestrange.BestofallforusEnglish- ing event,evenifwefoundthename“Accastillage yachties, theadventofanewchandlerywasanexcit- next toasweetshop,andopenedin1987.Forus Here theymanagedtorentaspacewithstreetfrontage ping mallonrueErnestDeprogeinFort-de-France. knew thatM.Cottrellhadjustopenedakindofshop- of theirpartnerswasclosetoarealestateagentwho dlery onthedrydock.Theywereblocked.Luckilyone ants stronglyobjectedtotheopeningofaretailchan- they hittheirfirstmajorproblem.Oneoftheotherten- franchise organization.Everythingwassettogowhen distributor forAccastillageDiffusion,abigFrench chandlery atthebigdrydock.Theystartedoffasa ness andtheoriginalarrangementwastoopen count storecalledPucesNautiques. Ship Shop,aswellasmallersecondhandanddis- chandlery inMartinique,alsoFort-de-France,called was theplace.Thereatthattimeonlyonelarge chandlery somewhereandtheyrealizedFort-de-France They hadtalkedtogetheraboutmaybeopeninga after athirteen-and-a-halfdaycrossingandtiedup. boats couldbefixedandboatgearrepaired. services justaroundthecorneronQuayOuest,where atmosphere, busybutfun.Therewereplentyofyacht he recognizedashavingbeenstolen).Itwasapleasant became knownas“007”whenheapprehendedaboat an eyeoneverything.(Suchasharpeye,helater Monsieur LeBreton,theCustomsofficer,wouldkeep to bedeliveredyachtsthathadclearedout. with manydozensofcasesduty-freeboozeandwine the bar.EachafternoonVatiertruckwouldarrive could fillyouryacht’stankswithwateranddrinkin center ofactivitywastheAbri-Cotierdockwhereyou It wasusualtosee50100yachtsinthebayand Fort-de-France wasthemainplacetodoturnarounds. more skipperedcharterboats,oftenowner-run,and the Caribbeanastherearenow,butweremany together andarrivedinMartinique. ing boat.Theydelivered running Bardyn, aprofessionalskipperwhowasatthetime glitz oftheRiviera,shemetavidsailorJacques Mediterranean tolearnsail.InMonaco,amidthe ing andadventuring.Aspartofthisshewenttothe I publishedmyfirst They neededpartnerstohelpthemstartthebusi- Getting Started Jacques andCiarlasaileduptotheAbri-Cotierdock Back inthosedaystherewerenotasmanyyachts Abri-Cotier Days in1980,butthefirstfeweditionscoveredjust Stormy , abeautifulcold-moldedplywoodrac- Sailors’ GuidetotheWindward Stormy Canadian, wastravel- English-speaking Ciarla Decker,an in themid-1980s acrosstheAtlantic well as French, found himself in demand to arrange well asFrench,foundhimselfindemandtoarrange Jacques, becauseheknewboatsandspokeEnglishas six differentcountriesandSeaServiceswasborn. They weresoondealingwith60differentsuppliersin ended thatarrangementandstartedsourcingfreely. to filltheneedsofyachtingcommunitysothey their stockintootherbrands.Thisclearlywasnotgoing sively forAccastillageDiffusionandcouldnotexpand Diffusion wasonewheretheyweredistributingexclu- finances wentthroughtheirstore. legal andsointhebeginning,allguide’sMartinique found awaytomakemytransactionsinMartinique chandlery mightnormallybeexpectedtodo,butthey Helping acruisingguideauthorisnotsomething Ciarla’s storeandlaidtheproblemintheirhands. So Jean-NoelandIwalkedovertoJacques give legalreceipts,whichinthosedayswasaproblem. was nohelpwithlegalstuff—howtotakechecksand me todealwiththeadvertisers,butbeingacruiserhe cruising friend,Jean-Noel,agreedtocomeandhelp even moreexcruciatingthanitistoday.AFrench expand intoMartinique,Ineededhelp.MyFrenchwas Jacques and Ciarla’s agreement with Accastillage Jacques andCiarla’sagreementwithAccastillage Expansion
,->-47816/A)+0<16/ by ChrisDoyle 165):<1619=- ,-,1+)<-,<7 —Continuedonnextpage to adisusedwoodmillinBaiedesTourelles. Ouest asaferryterminal,relegatingtheyachtservices terminal thanyachtservicesandrequisitionedQuai later, theofficialssawmoremeritinideaofaferry giant cruiseshipdockintheearly’90s.Alittlewhile part oftheyachtanchoringareawasgivenovertoa The valueofyachtingwasnotappreciated,andalarge International Paintsandassociatedapplicationgear. So in1998GlobalMarinewasborn,adistributorfor application ofthepaint,whichwasoftenguaranteed. ships wherehecouldoverseethepropertechnical liters. Jacqueslikedthechallengeofworkingwith small, butalsotoshipsthatbuybythousandsof fouling paintnotonlytoyachts,wherequantitiesare a separatecompanythatcouldsupplythebestanti- swaging machine,whichisstillworkingtoday. and Ciarlatookoutaloantobuyreliablemechanical like riggingandsawtheneedforarigger,soin1990he and becametheirmainsupplier.Healsohappenedto provisions andotherthingsforincomingcruiseships, Over theyearsFort-de-Franceitselfstartedtochange. Yachts’ MigrationtoMarin As asupplierofpaint,Jacquessawtheneedtoform is experiencingagradualrenaissance The oncebusyanchorageatFort-de-France MARCH 2012 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 11 SAVE ON ON SAVE • LIGHT MAINTENANCE LIGHT MAINTENANCE • PORT EVERGLADES PORT IDEAL FOR YACHT OWNERS WITH OWNERS WITH IDEAL FOR YACHT • PALMA DE MALLORCA PALMA 1 888 SHIP DYT • ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY—CUTS ON ON FRIENDLY—CUTS ENVIRONMENTALLY • GENOA E-mail: [email protected] LESS WEAR AND TEAR ON YACHT LESS WEAR AND TEAR ON YACHT • NEWPORT NEWPORT • MAINTAIN RESALE VALUE RESALE VALUE MAINTAIN • RELIABLE SET SCHEDULES Renovations in Fort-de-France Renovations 2002 things in Fort-de-France Starting around Happily, in the last couple of years the town renova- Another Transformation However, for Jacques and Ciarla it is also a chance As I write this, Jacques and Ciarla, Olivier (my cur- • TOULON visiting the Marin store. But while Yves would give store. But while Yves visiting the Marin customers advice on what to buy, them the correct to make sure up to Fort-de-France would often come making the of this decision before Jacques approved keeping the the end it was not worth purchase. In open. Marin branch was started for yachting. A new plan became very poor The first- renovate the waterfront. to comprehensively to the ferries. These werestage priority was given by the fort to a big newmoved from the small dock located right where thecombined ferry and bus station were given an anchoringyachts used to anchor. Yachts was actually a big improve- area under the fort, which a dinghy dock we were givenment in some ways, but for with its small shelter,the old pilot station dock, which, for homeless druggies. Ibecame a favorite hangout going out to dinner withremember several times after the dinghy was likeJacques and Ciarla that reclaiming dispensing small change.running a gauntlet while problems and worked tire- Ciarla was well aware of the get yachting reintegratedlessly behind the scenes to plus side, Sea Services nowinto Fort-de-France. On the and had become thehoused the Customs computer On the minus side,place to clear in at Fort-de-France. Ponton du Bakoua for thelarge swells destroyed the Anse Mitan was no longerfinal time, which meant that Bay. For a fewdrawing yachts into Fort-de-France I would see feweryears when I visited Fort-de-France than half a dozen yachts at anchor. Sea Services con- tinued to thrive on local clients, added to which some of their overseas clients who now tied up in Marin would rent a car and drive up to visit the shop. tions were finally finished. The new waterfront has a magnificent long dinghy dock with a charming play- ground behind. Last year I occasionally saw up to 20 yachts in the bay. This year there have been more than 30 each time I have visited. Added to this is the arrival of a transatlantic fleet of Spanish yachts racing in the Gran Prix del Atlantico race, neatly tied up in a special place created for them on the west of the harbor. Yachting is returning to Fort-de-France. to move on after 25 years of dedicated service, aided in recent years by Stephane Bougeant and Valerie Lagrue. They have handed over the helm of the Sea Services business to the new owner, Christophe Sirodot. Stephane and Valerie (who both speak English) will stay on. Christophe also speaks English, having worked in the US for some years. rent cruising guide representative in Martinique), and a friend, Anne, are on my boat. We have just returned from a pleasant daysail to celebrate the sale of their business. Ciarla takes a deep breath and exhales: “I am trying to learn to relax.” She may not have too much time to relax. There is now a new office way up at the top of the building above Sea Services. This is the home for the new business association of Fort-de- France, the Association des Professionnels Foyalais, known as “Cœur Foyal”. Ciarla spends a lot of time up there getting it organized. Olivier is the president. We can expect great things to come…. MARTINIQUE MARTINIQUE PORT EVERGLADES PORT FREEPORT FREEPORT : Tel. +596 596 741 507 +596 596 : Tel. GIVE CREW A VACATION BREAK GIVE CREW A VACATION • ST. THOMAS ST. ST. THOMAS ST. ST. THOMAS ST. MARTINIQUE MARTINIQUE UPCOMING 2012 CARIBBEAN SAILINGS : : : : DYT Martinique WWW.YACHT-TRANSPORT.COM WWW.YACHT-TRANSPORT.COM MARCH APRIL MAY JULY CARBON EMISSIONS CHARTER COMMITMENTS CHARTER ENGINE HOURS, MAINTENANCE, AND FUEL COSTS IS UNDERWAY POSSIBLE WHILE YACHT BENEFITS OF SHIPPING YOUR YACHT WITH DYT BENEFITS OF SHIPPING YOUR YACHT OFF ON, FLOAT SAFEST LOADING METHOD—FLOAT , tableware, linens and a wide selection and a wide selection , tableware, linens objets d’art Jacques and Ciarla opened a branch in Marin, and The original mall idea of M. Cottrell proved to be to be mall idea of M. Cottrell proved The original to succeed, it drew in As Marin Yacht Harbor began more and more of the marine businesses to the south more and more of the marine businesses to the south end of the island. The old days of the small owner-run charter yachts was diminishing and in their place were large fleets of bareboats, mainly based in Marin. The Baie de Tourelles did work out as a service center, but more for local boats than visitors. Puces Nautiques moved there and some new chandleries and a fuel dock opened; Sea Services remained as the only hold- out in downtown Fort-de-France. put in charge Yves Ligier, who had worked with them for some time and was technically excellent as well as being an exemplary salesman behind the counter. Their regular clients who had boats in Marin started to perfectly fit their need. to perfectly fit want to walk time. People did not yet ahead of its not work- and the other stores were down corridors, needed to well. Sea Services clearly ing out too and the 1996 took over the hallway expand and in thus built which had closed, and other two shops, half of the store. In 1998 Ciarla took one their present sold nauti- a new department, one that store to create cal sportswear including the of good nautical casual and St. James brand. Yacht at Rest, Mind at Ease Yacht Photo by Onne van der Wal Continued from previous page Continued from Fort-de-France, with its reduced yacht anchorage, One man, Franz Jean Joseph, did realize the value of Jean Joseph, did realize One man, Franz was no longer as active as it was after the Abri-Cotier was no longer as active as it was after the Abri-Cotier was torn down, but across the bay at Anse Mitan, the Ponton du Bakoua (originally run by Charlotte Honnart, then later by Philippe Merceron) filled the need for yachts to take on water and fuel, so there were still quite a few visitors. Despite this downturn, Sea Services survived and flourished. While the earlier clientele had been visiting yachts, they were now get- ting increasing numbers of local boaters, who relied on Jacques’ technical excellence to sell them the product one of the largest and most successful marinas in the Eastern Caribbean. It totally transformed Marin from a quiet backwater to a thriving yachting center, with hun- dreds of support services, stores and restaurants. yachting and saw the need for a big marina with ser- saw the need for a big marina yachting and of the commu- he approached authorities vices. In 1993 asking for Trois Ilets and Marin, nities of Fort-de-France, Désiré, the put a marina. Only Rodolphe somewhere to and welcomed saw virtue in this plan mayor of Marin, was thus thatothers turned him down. It the idea. The of Martinique, the new yachting center Marin became Franz himself not happen overnight. though this did but his sons Eric anddied before it all came to pass, — and way beyond theGlen carried his idea through the Marin Yacht Harbour isoriginal conception. Today — Jacques Bardyn and Ciarla Decker have devoted a quarter of a century to building the yacht-services sector in Jacques Bardyn and Ciarla Decker have devoted a quarter Fort-de-France — and they’re not done yet! 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later, partsofitwashedashoreintheTobagoCays The October2011launchingattheGuianaSpaceCentreofaSoyuzrocket.Months we hadfound. left italone.Iimmediatelytelephonedthelocalauthoritiestoinformthemofwhat of ustriedtoturnitoverbutwesuddenlythoughtthepossibilityradiationand from theskyinshallowwaterandwashedashore,asobjectwasheavy.The12 part ofaRussianspacecraft.AllthemarkingsonitwereRussian.Webelievefell had notbeenthere. beach. IhadescortedatourgrouptoPetitTabacjusttwodaysearlierandthisobject Sparrow wasmaroonedin“PiratesoftheCaribbean:TheCurseBlackPearl”. has beenapopularstopsincebeingusedasthefilmlocationwhereCaptainJack island ofPetitTabacintheTobagoCayswitha12-memberFrenchgroup. Grenadines. OnthemorningofDecember6th,2011,OceanPanicToursvisited on theauthoritiestopleasemakeitanofficial tourismsite. tourism interestasthesiteofthisspacecraft wreckage.OceanPanicToursiscalling through itsinvolvementinthePiratesof the Caribbeanmovies,willnowhavedouble guard hadleftbehind.Weareproposing thatthearea,whichisalreadywellknown it wasblockingthebeachandsecured initsnewhomeutilizingaropethecoast Vincent &theGrenadines—hauled,pushed andpulledthespacecraftfromwhere different countries—France,Switzerland, Belgium,Poland,England,andSt. ested inspacescience. GPS system. new Europeansatellite-basedgeo-positioningsystemthatwillcoexistwiththeUSA’s rocket outsideRussia.ThiswascarryingthefirsttwoGalileosatellitesfor a French GuianaonOctober21st,2011.ThiswasthefirsttimeRussialaunched a Embassy inBarbados.ItispartofaRussianSoyuzrocketthatwaslaunchedfrom the formofaspeedboatperhaps)andtakenthem. when wefoundthewreckage,suddenlydisappearedasthoughalienshadcome (in few daysonthebeach,communicationantennaandcamera,whichwerethere era lensfullyintactandacommunicationantennastillattached.However,after a ‘Lands’ inTobagoCays Upon closerinspectionIrealizedthiswasnotpartofaplane—itappearedtobe Upon arrivingwesawwhatappearedtobesomesortofanaircraftfuselageonthe I amawatertaxioperatorandtourguideworkingoperatingaroundthe For [email protected]. On January10th,34dayssincediscovery, Iandatotalof24personsfromsix Petit Tabacisnowgeneratingmajorbuzzasatouristattractionforpersonsinter- Since then,thedebrishasbeenidentifiedwithassistanceofUnitedStates Further inspectionofthepartsshowedfreshbreakage,althoughtherewasacam- INSET PHOTOS: DWIGHT PARSONS Russian Rocket
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Tres Hombres include Curaçao, the Dominican Republic, Grenada, New York, the lays claim to being the only purely wind-driven cargo ship engaged lays claim to being the only Tres Hombres
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Setting a ‘Goods’ Example: Example: a ‘Goods’ Setting Under Sail Alone Under Tres Hombres The Maritime School of the West Indies teamed up with the Sint Maarten Yacht the Sint Maarten Yacht The Maritime School of the West Indies teamed up with Apart from being an ambassador for sustainability and the concept of ‘fair trans- Apart from being an ambassador for sustainability and Built during World War Two, the 32-metre (90-foot) ship was rebuilt and rigged as Built during World War Two, the 32-metre (90-foot) ship Assisted by several dinghies, the vessel came through the Simpson Bay Bridge on Assisted by several dinghies, the vessel came through Tres Hombres During Previous ports of call have included Brixham, Brest, Porto, Madeira and Cabo Previous ports of call have included Brixham, Brest, After leaving St. Maarten on February 13th bound for Bonaire, future destinations For more information visit www.svtreshombres.com. the evening hours for all members of the club, invited guests and the local press. The the evening hours for all members of the club, invited guests students from 9:00 next day, the vessel was open for visits from young Top: Students from the St. Maarten Academy pose on the St. Maarten Yacht Club dock. Behind, youngsters from the Montessori School board Above: SMYC’s manager, Petra, flanked by Paul (left) and Jorne (right) of Tres Hombres Club to host two “Maritime Experience Days” on board Club to host two “Maritime Experience Days” on port’, the vessel is being used as a school ship. Trainees on board gain experience port’, the vessel is being used as a school ship. Trainees nationalities are currently in traditional sailing and seamanship. Students of five being trained. a brigantine and has now been in cargo service since December 2009, maintaining a brigantine and has now been in cargo service since the Caribbean and North a freight service between Europe, the Atlantic islands, accommodation for five crew- America. She has a cargo capacity of 35 tons, plus by the Atlantis Merchant members and ten trainees. The engineless ship is operated that “in present times of Sailing Company in the Netherlands, with the rationale is a demand for ‘green’ ship- environmental pressure and fluctuating oil prices, there economical point of view.” ping due to ecological reasons, but also simply from an February the 7th and moored alongside the Sint Maarten Yacht Club dock until February the 7th and moored alongside the Sint Maarten February 10th. February 8th and 9th. The event was co-sponsored by the Caribbean Sail by the Caribbean Sail February 8th and 9th. The event was co-sponsored Training Association. in international trade today. 17:00 recent transatlantic crossing, making landfall in Barbados, Verde, where the ship gathered local goods such as olive oil and wines. After its most Verde, where the ship gathered local goods such as olive Langelaan, gave an onboard presentation about fair transport and the future of Langelaan, gave an onboard presentation about fair global trading using modern hybrid sailing cargo ships. for Azores, England and Belgium. Mott Green of the award-winning Grenada Chocolate Company plans to load his inaugural zero-carbon-footprint shipment of locally grown organic chocolate bound for the US and Europe aboard in the Round Barbados Race — a race with a history of cargo schooners. [ story on page 16. the ship is in Grenada. Other regional companies and individuals are invited to ship their cargo with helping to market their products by being a good example. MARCH 2012 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 14 MARCH 2012 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 15 is now available from the Seabird Breeding Atlas of the is now available. , surveying by land and/or sea 200 islands capable , surveying by land and/or sea 200 islands capable Lista Light Martinique - Le Marin Marina
. The atlas reveals that four of the 18 species recorded are present at . The atlas reveals that four of the 18 species recorded
Seabird Breeding Atlas of the Lesser Antilles Seabird Breeding Atlas of the Lesser Antilles Seabird Breeding Atlas of the Meanwhile in Bequia, a solar-powered reverse osmosis plant at the village of Paget osmosis plant at the Bequia, a solar-powered reverse Meanwhile in Program is pilot Carbon Neutral Tourism sorts of initiatives that the These are the For more information visit www.unisdr.org/archive/24813. of the Lesser Antilles New: Seabird Breeding Atlas The seabird colonies and colonies thought to be Finding previously undocumented 2010, EPIC’s partners Over an 11-month study done between 2009 and have been pushed out “The reason for such remote nesting sites is that seabirds The For more information visit www.epicislands.org. Farm is purifying seawater and converting it into drinking water via a project that it into drinking water via seawater and converting Farm is purifying it reduces the power] replaces fossil fuel; as multi-beneficial. “[Solar Leslie describes community with fuels; and it provides the exchange to import demand for foreign health issues,” he explains. also helps in addressing fresh water which at the Bynoe, Senior Resource Economist according to Mark designed to foster, region into a effort “to make the Caribbean the programme is an CCCCC. He says fuels to more to convert from fossil destination — getting people carbon neutral feel we can make the one area in which we The tourism sector is renewable energy. a change.” within Environmental extirpated are just some of the exciting discoveries reported Protection in the Caribbean’s (EPIC) ground-breaking Lesser Antilles significant within the globally significant levels, with a further 11 species considered Battowia, in the St. Vincent Caribbean region. It also reports that the island of the most important individual Grenadines, followed by Dog Island off Anguilla, are islands for globally significant seabird colonies. aboard their 75-year-old Katharine and David Lowrie sailed 3,162 nautical miles wooden sailing boat, winter breeding season and of supporting seabirds, surveying each island in the sailors will venture near, again during the summer. Visiting islands that few other survey of the worst anchor- the study was dubbed by the sailing community as “a ages of the Caribbean.” Being mostly ground-nesting, from their previous breeding grounds by development. predators such as cats and they also have no defences against voracious introduced rats,” Katharine Lowrie explains. CreateSpace online store at https://www.createspace.com/3565696 as well as from CreateSpace online store at https://www.createspace.com/3565696 Amazon.com, where a Kindle version will soon be available. Long may they fly. A recently published atlas is the result of an 11-month study of Long may they fly. A recently published atlas is the result seabirds’ breeding sites in the island chain Caribbean Eco-News Executive Director of the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC), Executive Director of the Caribbean Community Climate Two Caribbean Efforts to be ‘Carbon Neutral’ Two Caribbean Efforts to of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) are facing The 20 million inhabitants After Sale Service Tel: +596 (0) 596 74 8033 [email protected] www.caraibe-marine.fr Tel: +596 (0) 596 74 8033 [email protected] NEW NAME FOR CARAIBE GREEMENT • MORE SERVICES NEW NAME FOR CARAIBE GREEMENT • MORE SERVICES At this resort in the dry southeastern part of St. Lucia, processed ‘gray’ water is At this resort in the dry southeastern part of St. Lucia, made available used for irrigation and a new surplus of clean water is to the local community Kenrick Leslie says that the Vieux Fort Project in St. Lucia is “The first private- Kenrick Leslie says that the Vieux Fort Project in St. issue of climate change”. The public sector project [in the Caribbean] to address the drought. Tourism requires a southern part of St. Lucia is continually threatened by can contaminate groundwater lot of water, while effluent from the big hotel chains states that a hotel chain sources and destroy vital coastal marine resources. Leslie Facility project, to reduce and the CCCCC were able, through a Global Environment The latter was then made the amount of water needed by the hotel by 25 percent. is treated, and as a available to the community. “More importantly, the wastewater to irrigate the golf courses and result, the ‘gray’ water, after being processed, is used to put a policy in place that lawns.” The project enabled the Government of St. Lucia wastewater. Similar sys- now requires all hotels to harvest rainwater and process Caribbean, the Bahamas tems are being considered for replication in the Eastern and Belize. dependent on tourism and agriculture. According to a report by David Singh for the dependent on tourism and agriculture. According to a Secretariat, two islands United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction to climate change in Small in the Windward chain are on the frontlines of adaptation Island Developing States. increased vulnerability to climate change. Stronger storms and hurricanes as well as change. Stronger storms and hurricanes as well increased vulnerability to climate limited resources, including water, on islands floods and droughts are challenging MARCH 2012 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 16 [email protected] www.sunsail.com Tel: 17844584308 Fax: 1784 4568928 PO Box 133, BlueLagoon, St. Vincent, West Indies Sunsail
the Schoonerrecords,setbyFarr40 before 10:00 utes ofeachother.However,thelastboatin— East CoasttoRaggedPointandthefirsteightboatsfinishdidsowithin25min- of thesmallerboatsheldtheirpositionsaheadpackrightwayalong manned byBarbadosCruisingClubvolunteers. tors inandoutoftheinnerbasin.ARegattaVillageIndependenceSquarewas the event.Forfirsttime,ChamberlainBridgewasopenedtoallowcompeti- Authority, theorganizersopeneduphistoricheartofBridgetowntoyachtsfor Absolute Monohullprize. Barbados. Thateffortwasrewardedasthecreweventualwinnerof Pugh visiting BarbadosaspartofherCaribbeanadventure.Oneyacht,the78-footReichel based J/24s 35 feet,plusschoonersandmultihulls—the28entriesrangedfromlocally The BarbadosTourismAuthority. 21st andhostedbyBarbadosCruisingClubinassociationwithMountGayRum pers wontheirweightinExtraOldMountGayRum.TheeventwasheldonJanuary Caption Class 10, — butyoumayhearotherssayingitwasrough!” normal windandseaconditions,whichprobablysuitedmyboatbetterthansome youngest crewmember(hisfour-year-oldson).Johnsonsays,“Itwasalittleabove 53-foot Beneteau, minutes 27seconds—wassetbylocalbusinessmanRalphJohnsonsailinghis approximately 60miles. record inatimeoffivehours,threeminutesand34secondsforthedistance respectively lastyear,remained. 35 FootandUnderclasswiththenewSingle-HandedmarkinhisJ/24, seconds intheMonohull40FootandUnderclass. the Double-Handedrecord,stoppingclockateighthours,19minutesand25 House restaurantonJanuary22nd. in fourhours,24minutesand27secondstosetanewAbsoluteMultihullrecord. Bullet Hoad completedthecourseonhisowninninehours,49minutesand58seconds. The worktheracecommitteeputintostaggeringstarttimespaidoff,asmany With thecooperationofNationalConservationCommissionandPort Divided intosixclasses—formonohullsunder80,60,40and Six recordsfellinthisyear’sMountGayRumRoundBarbadosRace,andsixskip- David StaplesandthecrewofCustomDubois40 Johnson’s brotherPaulsetthenew35FeetandUnderrecordinhisBeneteauFirst A newfastesttimearoundtheislandforboats60FeetandUnder—sixhours16 Idea Peter “Wipers”HoadreceivedspecialacclaimforhisnewrecordintheMonohull For moreinformationvisitwww.mountgayrumroundbarbadosrace.com. Thanks totheBarbadosCruisingClubandPeterGilkesforinformationinthisreport. The MountGayRumRoundBarbadosRacewillbebackonJanuary21st,2013. The topsailorswerehonouredinalavishawardsceremonyheldattheBeach The overallwinnerandstillfastestvesselintheracewaslastyear’svictor, Record-Busting Barbados Race . CaptainedbyBryanPalmer,theRoberts30-footSupercatcompletedrace Idea , skipperedbyBritishcaptainTonyMcBride,setthenewAbsoluteMonohull Bruggadung , arrivedjustthedaybeforeevent,havingsailedfromItalydirectlyto PM Jabulani . Whentheresultswerein,onlyexisting40FootandUnder Rapajam. Rapajam Marine and , withatimeofsixhours,52minutesand27seconds. Round Jump Up Centre
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For more information visit www.grenadasailingfestival.com. Grenadian yachtsman Robbie Yearwood in his J/24, Grenadian yachtsman Robbie Yearwood in his J/24, the local work boats head- This year’s sailing action in Grenada continued with The smallest boat in this year’s Grenada Sailing Festival 25-boat yacht-racing fleet The smallest boat in this year’s Grenada Sailing Festival races will take place from The milestone 20th Grenada Sailing Festival’s yacht The cumulative results were also announced for the final positions after the four The cumulative results were also announced for the Robbie’s prize — a jeroboam of Moet & Chandon champagne, the North South Robbie’s prize — a jeroboam of Moet & Chandon champagne, The Camper & Nicholsons Yacht Racing Series included different courses in St. The Camper & Nicholsons Yacht Racing Series included Visiting yachts from countries including the UK, USA, Canada, Austria, Italy, Visiting yachts from countries including the UK, USA,
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The Grenada-based J/24 ing for Grand Anse Beach on February 4th and 5th, with the traditional Grenada with the traditional Grenada ing for Grand Anse Beach on February 4th and 5th, Sailing Festival Scotiabank Work Boat Regatta. We’ll have a report in next month’s slew “giants” to take the prize of Overall Winner of the 2012 Festival, raced January slew “giants” to take the prize of Overall Winner of the 27th through 31st. January 25th to 29th, 2013. days of racing in each class with the overall class winners receiving a magnum of days of racing in each class with the overall class winners Sailing Festival trophy champagne courtesy of North South Wines, a unique Grenada Chivas Regal. Past Overall designed by Rene Froehlich and a bottle of 18-Year-Old as did 2011’s Overall Winner, Winner Jamie Dobbs retained his title in Racing Class, Peter Morris, in Cruising 1. Wines Moet & Chandon Trophy, two British Airways return tickets to London, a Wines Moet & Chandon Trophy, two British Airways Chivas Regal — was presented bottle of Mount Gay 1703 and a bottle of 18-Year-Old at the final night’s Gala Party by the Honourable Peter David, Minister of Tourism, thanked all participating staged at The Victory Bar, Port Louis Marina. The Minister significant contribution they yachtsmen for coming to Grenada, and emphasized the and yachting sector is a vital make to the island. He went on to say that the marine Sailing Festival are important part of the economy and events such as the Grenada experience the racing waters in encouraging more skippers and crews to visit and and marina facilities Grenada offers. George’s Harbour and off the island’s south coast, including the Mount Gay Race George’s Harbour and off the island’s south coast, including Race, and both the True Blue Series on the Saturday, the Sunday’s SOL EC Ocean Series on the Monday. The Bay Resort Pursuit Race and the Budget Marine Race Port Louis Race Series event closed on the Tuesday with the Camper & Nicholsons with courses off Grand Anse Beach. France and Ireland were joined by regular Festival competitors from Trinidad, France and Ireland were joined by regular Festival local Grenadian racers. The Antigua and Barbados, and a strong contingent of 2, Charter and Multihull. yachts raced in five classes: Racing, Cruising 1, Cruising phant after four days of fiercely competitive yacht racing. Robbie and his crew phant after four days of fiercely competitive yacht Festival’s seven-race series — notched up six first places and one second over the just one point short of a perfect result. Robbie’s J/24s entered this year to 43 feet long in Cruising Class 2, as there were insufficient to make up the one-design class that he won last year. MARCH 2012 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 18 and NickMoore,whofinishedtheracein40days,ninehours15minutes,nar- race start,andcannottakeanyrepair,helporfoodwaterduringthecrossing. organizers ofthisrace,whichwasfirstrunin1997.Allboatsareequippedatthe teams startedonDecember4th,2011,withAndrewbeingthesolesoloentry. sponsored AtlanticChallenge,billedastheworld’stoughestrowingrace.Seventeen nine hoursand44minutesina19-foot(5.7-metre)boatduringtheTaliskerWhisky- record since2004.Andrewrowed2,936milesfromTenerifetoBarbadosin40days, Atlantic crossingbyrowingboat.EmmanuelCoindrefromFrancehadheldthis As AndrewapproachedBarbados,justaheadofhimwererowingduoTobyIles More peoplehavebeeninspacethanrowedacrosstheAtlantic,say A 26-year-oldEnglishman,AndrewBrown,broketherecordforfastestsolo Atlantic SoloRowingRecordBroken REGATTA NEWS —Continuedonnextpage weekend ofDecember16ththrough18th,2011. Council, the21steditionofthisannualtraditionalboatracetookplaceover turned 21!OrganizedbytheSt.Lucia/MartiniqueAssociationandGrosIsletTown the crewwaspickedupbycargoship overturned onJanuary30th,520milesfromBarbados.Althoughthe days of100-plusmilesrowedbyoceanrowingboat”. “fastest crossingoftheAtlanticeasttowest”byrowingboatand“12consecutive skippered Sara G trials thatbeganinApril2011.In2010,Mattskipperedthesix-personcrewaboard history tobreakthesub-30daybarrier:oceanrowing’sversionoffour-minutemile. Morocco toBarbadosonJanuary3rdinanattemptbecomethefirstrowingcrew January 26thafter50daysatsea. while onactiveservice.Theteamofsixex-servicemenrowedintoPortSt.Charles include theBritishsoldiersof qualified aftercallingforhelp,althoughtheyinsistedonfinishingthecourse.They ever seeninaraceofthiskind,”saidSimonChalk,thesafetyofficerforevent. rowly failingtotaketherecordforfastestpair.“Thisisclosestfinishwehave Christy Recaiireports:Aracebornoutofthecompetitivespiritfishermenhas Martinique GommiersRaceinSt.Lucia Unfortunately, 27daysintotheirjourneythisyear,the36-foot(11.1-metre)vessel A rowingteamincludingskipperMattCraughwellwasselectedfromnineroundsof Meanwhile, AtlanticOdysseylaunchedarowingboatcrossingofthefrom Of the17boatsthatstarted,onlyeightstayedincontention.Threecrewsweredis- fromMoroccotoBarbadosin57days,20hours.Inthe2011expedition,he Sara G acrosstheAtlanticin33days,21hours,winningtwoworldrecords: Row2 Recovery Nord Taipei team,fourofwhomhadlostlimbs . Sara G waslost, MARCH 2012 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 19
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BEQUIA SAILING CLUB St. Maarten’s Ilian Halbertsma sailing in the Advanced Optimist Fleet 2012 3-Race Challenge TH Friendship Bay Races Admiralty/Southside Race Big Boat Challenge Challenge Challenges J/24 Races INSURANCE Admiralty Bay Triangle Races - 9 Round the Island Race D E T I N Heineken TH First Citizens Heineken First Citizens UUNITED Heineken First Citizens MOUNT GAY Heineken Tel: (784) 457-3649 e-mail: [email protected] (784) 457-3649 e-mail: Tel: Notice of Race & Yacht Pre-registration: www.begos.com/easterregatta www.begos.com/easterregatta Pre-registration: Yacht Notice of Race & Racing took place in San Juan Bay for eight classes of boats. New this year was the Racing took place in San Juan Bay for eight classes of sailors from six islands After three days and as many as 16 races in some classes, Fleet where only one point Competition was closest in the beginner Optimist Green & Fishing Club’s (PYFC) In the Advanced Optimist fleet, Puerto Rico’s Ponce Yacht Bumper Club Náutico de San Juan Regatta! Bumper Club — Puerto from 12 islands and countries reports: A record 100 sailors Carol Bareuther addition of the 420 Class. The Advanced Optimist Class was the largest of the regat- addition of the 420 Class. The Advanced Optimist Class Puerto Rico’s sailors as this ta with 31 sailors. Competition was especially intense for to represent the island at event was a qualifier to see who would make the team Aires, Argentina this month. the Optimist South American Championships in Buenos and countries took home trophies. end, Caroline Teare, who sails separated the first- through third-place finishers. In the out of the St. Thomas Yacht Club, won. performance has Andre Reguero handily won with a ten-point lead. Andre’s compete later this year at the secured him a spot on Puerto Rico’s national team to American Championships Optimist South American Championships, Optimist North and Optimist World Championships. —Continued on next page Rico, the Dominican Republic, all three US Virgin Islands, the British Virgin Islands, Virgin Islands, the British Virgin Republic, all three US Rico, the Dominican set sail on and the United States — Curaçao, Guatemala Anguilla, St. Maarten, (CNSJIR). San Juan International Regatta the 11th Club Náutico de February 3rd in in the of the largest youth regattas makes the CNSJIR one This participation especially in on the global sailing map, continues to put Puerto Rico Caribbean. It time in the Americas the International Club hosting for the first the wake of the last November. (ISAF) Annual Conference Sailing Federation’s • Single-Handed YACHT RACES • Racing, ‘Surprise’ One-Design Class, Cruising I & II Classes Fri 6th April: Sat 7th April: Mon 9th April: Around Bequia Race • J/24 One Design Class Fri 6th April: Sat 7th April: Mon 9th April: LOCAL DOUBLE-ENDER RACES Friday 6th April:
Sat/Sun 7/8th April: FAMILY FUN • Sandcastle Competition - Friendship Beach • Crazy Craft Race - Friendship Bay Mon 9th April: The APRIL 5 ) that the boats are ) that the boats The Come Back, Pilot , in a bid to become the young- Bursera simaruba Guppy in first, second and third respectively. Pa Mo Souef respectively. The return leg to Martinique was won by respectively. The return leg and Fredome passed through the specially opened bridge into Simpson Bay Bay passed through the specially opened bridge into Simpson and Guppy Continued from previous page Continued from Until the 1950s, gommier canoes were a mainstay in Martinique for fishing and mainstay in Martinique for fishing gommier canoes were a Until the 1950s, ( refers to the gum tree The name gommier Close to a dozen racing canoes, each carrying 14 crewmembers, annually each carrying 14 crewmembers, annually Close to a dozen racing canoes, from a tourism perspective. Not only in terms of the “It’s very important to St. Lucia race from Martinique to St. Lucia was something of a Because of light winds, the Teen Completes Circumnavigation in St. Maarten Teen Completes Circumnavigation in St. Maarten on January Laura Dekker, the 16-year-old Dutch solo sailor, arrived Since the annual gommier race takes place during the annual arrival of the Since the annual gommier Islands, Tonga, Fiji, Bora Her journey included stops in Panama, the Galápagos Guinness World Records and the World Sailing Speed Record Council did not verify Guinness World Records and the World Sailing Speed Record transporting goods. It was while returning from fishing that crew often challenged from fishing that crew often It was while returning transporting goods. first sailing canoe races. race, resulting in the island’s each other to — made of; this is the oldest boatbuilding material in the Caribbean. The gommier, in the Caribbean. The is the oldest boatbuilding material made of; this in St. Lucia long and rich history particularly the trunk of the tree, has a dug out from used [in the Caribs and the Arawaks “These are the boats which and Martinique. a to another, so they have times] to jump from one island pre-Columbian PRO of the St. Lucia/Martinique Daniel Charmon, Caribbean connection,” Association explains. and converge on Gros Islet’s waterfront in St. Lucia leave St. Luce, Martinique of between the town of St. Luce and the town for the event. There is a twinning Gros Islet. more importantly the number of friends and family who number of participants, but 180 people, is significant,” says Louis Lewis, Director come across, averaging about there were no participants from St. Lucia this last of Tourism in St. Lucia. Although were built in St. Lucia. race, a number of the vessels arrived in St Lucia unaided. The Saturday’s race non-event and only three gommiers three places were won by saw six entries and the top Chaben’an 21st to complete her circumnavigation. Laura left St. Maarten on January 20, 2011 21st to complete her circumnavigation. Laura left St. Maarten aboard her 38-foot Jeanneau Ginfizz ketch, Come Back, Fredome the St. Lucia Tourist Board is looking into marrying Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC), more awareness. the two events in future to promote refused to allow Dekker est solo circumnavigator. Courts in the Netherlands originally put under the guardian- to embark on the voyage when she was 14, and she was she was too young to look ship of Dutch protection agencies on the grounds that in 2010. after herself at sea. She won her battle with the courts on December 11th, Bora and Australia. Laura left Cape Town, South Africa miles to St. Maarten where 2011, for a final non-stop leg of nearly 6,000 nautical and blasting boat she was welcomed by thousands of cheering spectators horns as lagoon and tied up at the St. Maarten Yacht Club dock. The St. Maarten Yacht dock. The St. Maarten Yacht lagoon and tied up at the St. Maarten Yacht Club Hotel and Tourism Club, the St Maarten Marine Trades Association, the together to celebrate Association and the St. Maarten Tourism Board all worked Laura’s return. no longer recognize Laura as the youngest solo circumnavigator, saying they Laura wrote in her records for youngest sailors to discourage dangerous attempts. — I did it just for myself.” blog, “I did not start on my trip to achieve any record MARCH 2012 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 20 Netherlands. SwartzwillsailhisfamouslyfastIRC52, winners ofClass1and2:JimSwartztheUSAWillemWesterThe Thomas andnearbySt.John. and one-designracingoncoursesshowcasingthebreathtakingcoastlinesofSt. event, whichbeginsMarch23rd,andmixesisland-stylefunwithhard-coreIRC,CSA events. Severalhotnewboatsandfirst-timersaresignedupforthisyear’sthree-day ta inRolex’syachtingportfolioandoneofthemostvenerableCaribbeanspring visit www.stcroixyc.com/regatta. already workingtowardredevelopingtheeventin2013. Hovensa oilrefineryontheisland.TheClub’sregattaorganizingcommitteeis ened forbothclubmembershipandregattasponsorsbytherecentclosureof factors affectingthisdecisionwasthecurrenteconomicclimate,whichwors- Regatta, scheduledforMarch9ththrough11th,hasbeencancelled.Amongthe www.nauticodesanjuan.com. the CNSJIR. (BRISA) Sur,successfullydefendedhisSunfishClasstitle. Agustina BarbutofromSt.Johnwonwithnineoutoftenfirst-placefinishes. Guillermo Flaquer. spot, toppedLaserStandardsbytwopointsovertheDominicanRepublic’s Massachusetts InstituteofTechnologytocampaignfora2012SummerOlympic an impressive19-pointlead. place scorestowintheLaser4.7Class. cays ofPillsburySound. day’s “Soundrace”,testingone’sdeterminationoncomplexcoursesaroundthe sending competitorsshort-tackingthelengthofSt.John’ssouthshore;andfinal everyone’s focus;thesecondday’s“islandrace”,testingnavigationalnerveby day’s “harborraces”fromtheclubtoCharlotteAmalieHarborandback,testing a varietyofcoursesideallyconfiguredtotestsailor’sskills.Includedarethefirst make andname. Wester hastradedupfromhisGrandSoleil43, that includespastAmerica’sCuphelmsmanandtacticianGavinBrady,while — IRC competitionwillremainstrongthisyearwiththereturnoflastyear’srespective St. ThomasYachtClub’s39thannualInternationalRolexRegattaistheoldestregat- Strong IRCRacingPromisedforRolex For [email protected] The StCroixYachtClubhasannouncedthatthe2012International St. CroixRegatta2012Cancelled Full resultsareavailableatwww.regattanetwork.com.Formoreinformationvisit The PuertoRicoTourismCompanyandJetBlueAirwaysareofficialsponsorsof Finally, PYFC’sFraitoLugotoppedtheIC-24Class. Puerto Rico’sElvinAponte,sailingfortheBoRinquenIslandsSailingAssociation In theClub420Class,USVirginIslands’NikkiBarnesfromSt.Thomasand Puerto Rico’sDavidAlfonso,whoistakingasemesterofffromstudiesatthe Club NáuticodeSanJuan’sJuanCarlosPerdomowontheLaserRadialClasswith The BVI’sMolleeDonovanfinishedtheregattawithanearlyflawlessstringoffirst- International RolexRegattahasastellarreputationforracemanagement,offering Continued frompreviouspage Antilope, Vesper, toa46-footerofthesame withaseasonedcrew —Continuedonnextpage of theworld’sfinestsailingvenues. backgrounds tocomealongbetweenApril2ndand7thforaweekofracingatone (784) [email protected]. the islands. dren’s sailingschoolintheirOptimists. of thisexcitingandpopularsport,therewillbeinformalracesputonbythechil- the weekendoffun-filledactivities. Yacht Clubbeach.Music,deliciouslocalfood,drinksandanauctionwillroundout Mayreau areinvitedtoparticipateinthetwo-dayevent,heldatAnchorage has alonghistoryinUnionIsland,oftenheldduringtheEasterfestivities. and Sunday,April1st.Aneventforthetraditionallocalsailingdinghies,regatta victor willwinthegenerousprizeofaweek’scharterfromIYCCpartnerSunsail. International YachtClubChallenge(IYCC).Racinginone-designSunsailyachts,the shapes andsizes.ThisyeartheBVISpringRegattawillhostthirdeditionof day afterracing,theregattavillagewillbepartycentralwithexcitingeventsofall regatta, wherethemajorityoffleetwillbemooredinNannyCayMarina.Each Nanny Cay,willprovidesomehigh-octaneactionandsightseeing. competitive racingontightwindwardleewardcourses,rightoffthebeachof ranking eventhasattractedaninternationalfieldofeightteams.Twodayshighly by theChicagoMatchRacingCentrecoordinatorMaryAnneWard.Theworld- Cay Marina. winner awardedtheNannyCayCupthateveningatprizegivingheld Sailing FestivalconcludeswithareturnracethroughtheislandstoTortola, Yacht ClubinVirginGorda,whichhoststhreedaysoffunonandoffthewater.The The racingactionstartswiththeBitterEndCup,apassageraceto design circle.Aone-designclasscanbeestablishedwithaminimumofsixboats. The thirdLesVoilesdeSaint-Barthisinvitingyachtsmen,skippersandsailorsfromall Join theGrowingLesVoilesdeSaint-Barth For moreinformationcontactHeatherGrantoftheUnionIslandSailingClubat Spend agreatweekendinUnionIsland,whilesupportingtraditionalsailingskills In addition,thenewlyformedJTProCentreKitesurfSchoolwillofferdemonstrations Sailing clubsfromtheneighboringislandsofCarriacou,PetiteMartiniqueand This year,theregattawillbeheldoneweekbeforeEaster. Union IslandintheGrenadinesisholdingasailingregattaonSaturday,March31st Union IslandRegatta,March31standApril1st For moreinformationortoenteronlinevisitwww.bvispringregatta.org. Three daysofracingandlegendarypartiesarescheduledforthe41steditionthis Third, theBVISpringRegatta,March29ththroughApril1st. During raceweek,theISAFGrade3matchracingeventwilltakeplace,assisted Second, theGILLBVIInternationalMatchRacingChampionship,March28thand29th. The SailingFestivalkicksoffwithawelcomepartyatNannyCayMarina,Tortola. First, theSailingFestival,March26ththrough29th. Fun ThreeWaysatBVISpringRegatta&SailingFestival For moreinformationvisitwww.rolexcupregatta.com. Or fortestingone’smettle,thereareupto18windward/leewardracesontheone- MARCH 2012 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 21
Eilean has returned to the has a composite hull (1934). will be playing an important part in a series of events to cele- will be playing an important part in a series of events Eilean Eilean was discovered in a very dilapi- Eilean Eilean , “little island” in Gaelic, was built by , “little island” in Gaelic, was , the 1936 Bermudian ketch splendidly Stormy Weather In Antigua, US, Australia and the Many other magnificent classic yachts from Europe, the For more information visit www.antiguaclassics.com. With a Tuesday-through-Saturday schedule that includes four days of intense rac- that includes four days of schedule With a Tuesday-through-Saturday on page 18. For more information see ad Eilean for Antigua Classic Regatta Eilean Eilean In 2006, made of Burmese teak planking on galvanized iron ribs, floor plates, beams and rein- made of Burmese teak planking on galvanized iron ribs, during her renovations. forcements. Almost all of her original hull planking was saved work. brate her return to the island after the extensive restoration participate in what is Caribbean islands have also indicated their intention to in the Western Atlantic. expected to be the most magnificent classic regatta —Continued on next page tem. Her win that very year in the transatlantic race from west to east led to the race from west to east very year in the transatlantic tem. Her win that such the legend- yawls and ketches, generations of fast and elegant emergence of ary opening cere- Monday, April 2nd, with de Saint-Barth will kick off on ing, Les Voiles de Gaulle Village on the Quai General at the festive Race monies and cocktails lay day has event is headquartered. One Harbor, where the overlooking Gustavia collectivity of to discover this quaint little for competitors and friends been reserved a surprise sport- that include lunch and planned at Nikki Beach France, with events as well as post- include off-site parties for all crews. Evening activities ing challenge in the Race Village. racing bands and entertainment restored by Officine Panerai, will be returning torestored by Officine Panerai, yachting sea- the Caribbean for the 2012 classic she left Antiguason. More than five years after on her last legs, was a key playerCaribbean island where she she will be partici- for almost 30 years. This time, Yacht Regattapating in the Antigua Classic the first stage of2012, April 19th through 24th, 2012. the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge Fife III design in the Fife shipyard to a William year. 1936 and splashed the following crossings, and has has completed 36 Atlantic Europe and sailed back and forth between career. In 1982, Antigua for most of her long she was used as the floating set for Duran Duran’s video for their hit song “Rio”. dated condition by luxury Italian watchmaker Officine Panerai. The company immediately purchased her and moved her by cargo ship to Viareggio and the Francesco Del Carlo yard. There she remained for over three years during which time she was completely and meticu- lously restored. Highland . Idea was considered to Dorade and the Swan 112 Sojana , designed by Olin Stephens, and built by Dorade and the introduction of the IRC 52 class this year, Les Voiles de Saint-Barth is this year, Les Voiles de Saint-Barth of the IRC 52 class and the introduction will have to face the likes of the 78-foot Reichel Pugh designed Continued from previous page Continued from The big, spectacular Maxis, including the Farr 115 The event, set up by François Tolède, Luc Poupon and the Saint-Barth Yacht Club, Poupon and the Saint-Barth up by François Tolède, Luc The event, set for the of entrants, the 70 boats registered Gustavia limits the number As berthing in The elite IRC 52 one-design class will be adding even more colour to the racing at The elite IRC 52 one-design class will be adding even more of their numbers: 18 The boats in the Spinnaker division will stand out because between J/120s, Grand Racing non-spinnaker is also very popular, with battles magnificent setting of The elegant classic yachts are clearly well suited to the be the first yacht of the modern age with her straight lines and ingenious ballast sys- be the first yacht of the modern age with her straight lines shows signs of healthy growth, offering all those who enjoy fine racing an increas- those who enjoy fine racing healthy growth, offering all shows signs of the racing programme nicely splicing line-up and a well-planned ingly competitive such as of legendary classic yachts together. With participation and festivities Dorade proving popular. percent more fleet complete. “With 30 make the six-class 2012 edition practically much tighter making the racing that we can have more classes, entries than 2011, manager Annalisa Gee. in each,” explains competition — Breeze Les Voiles de Saint-Barth. feet. boats registered so far, measuring between 35 and 65 is swelling with the arrival of Soleils, Firsts, Elans, Kiwis and X Yachts. The multihull fleet new cruiser racing catamarans and trimarans. in 2012, a newcomer to Saint-Barth and each year the line-up tends to grow with, the event — the Bermuda rig yawl the Minneford Yard in New York. From her launch in 1931, MARCH 2012 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 22 Yacht Club’syouthsailingprogrammehasspawnedsomehugelysuccessfulsailors Sailing Academy(NSA)astheofficialcharityforAntiguaWeek2012. involved “onthewater”.ItwasthereforeanobviouschoicetoselectNational team isshiftingthefocussothatpeoplecanseeopportunitiesexisttoget entertainment, andwhilethisisaveryimportantpartofanysailingregatta,the2012 in theyachtingindustry.” in gettingAntiguansandBarbudans,whocurrentlyaren’t,butwanttobe,involved May 4th,whatliesatthecoreofourobjectivesistoassistinwhateverwaywecan yachtsmen whoattendAntiguaSailingWeek2012,runningfromApril29ththrough from creatingafantasticexperiencebothonandoffthewaterforparticipating of thestrategy.Headshoresideorganization,AlisonSly-Adams,comments,“Aside the obvious,butforAntiguaSailingWeek2012’sorganizers,it’sanessentialpart
In previousyearsmuchofAntiguaSailingWeek’sfocuslocallyhasbeenonthe The motto“WhereSailingComesFirst”mayappeartomanypeoplebestating Antigua SailingWeek’sOfficialCharity,NSA EILEAN 150 children sailing lessonsto currently gives Sailing Academy The National a recognizedsport. Barbuda, sailingis In Antigua& Sparkman &Stephensyawl yachts raceacrosstheAtlanticfromportofDouarneneztoSt.Barts.Theclassic 2nd, 2012,tosailBarbados.ThefirstTransatClassique,in2008,saw24classic For moreinformationaboutAntiguaSailingWeekvisitwww.sailingweek.com. tribute tomakingthathappen.” all visitingyachtsmen.WeatAntiguaSailingWeekaredelightedtobeablecon- Antigua SailingWeekinyearstocome,withasignificantincreasecompetitionfor Academy willbemoreAntiguansandBarbudansoutonthewaterinvolvedin Committee for2012states,“ClearlytheresultofgrowthinNationalSailing in reachingitsgoals.KathyLammers,ChairmanoftheRegattaOrganizing ers andequipment. there isasignificantneedforanincreaseinfundingtoassistwithpaymentofteach- needed tooperatetheschool.Withtwotraininglocationsgetoffground, pers topayUS$1perfootoftheirboatlengthyear,aswelldonateboats of thisgeneratedbytheNSAteamwalkingdocksandencouragingvisitingskip- 500 childrenaweeklearningtosail.” more easilyofferlessonstoallschoolsacrossAntigua.Ourultimategoalishave ed atJollyHarbourMarinaandthesecondinParham.Thiswaywewillbeableto establish twosatellitelocationsfortheNationalSailingAcademy.Onewillbelocat- we can’tofferallschoolstheservice.Itisforthatreasonareworkingto reached capacityattheAntiguaYachtClub,andincreasinglyitisfrustratingthat and theNationalSailingAcademycoverscostoflessons. schools, transporttobothswimmingandsailinglessonsisprovidedbyschoolbuses, As swimmingandsailingarenowpartoftheNationalCurriculuminallAntiguan so thosewhoneedtolearnaretaughtbySwalingsInternationalSwimmingSchool. children perweekhowtosail.Allintheprogrammemustbeableswim, learn tosail. ing outsideofEnglishHarbourorthosewhocannotswim,tohavetheopportunity Organizing Committee.However,ithasuntilrecentlyremaineddifficultforyouthsliv- executive oftheNationalSailingAcademyandisamemberRegatta has longbeenattheheadofAntiguaYachtClub’sYouthSailingProgram,ison Week’s RegattaOrganizingCommittee.KarlJames,Antigua’sformerOlympicsailor, such asAshleyRhodes,ownerofA&ARiggingandamemberAntiguaSailing crossing toBarbados. Cascais, theAtlanticandMediterraneanfleetswillsetoutonmainevent— natural startingpointforanalternativewarm-upruntoCascais.Afterconvergingon yachts. AsavenuefortheregattasTheNioulargueandLesVoiles,Saint-Tropezis port ofSaint-Tropez,wellknownasarendezvousfortheworld’smostprestigious seaboard legfromDouarneneztoCascais,astartingtheMediterranean The TransatClassique2012isscheduledtodepartCascais,PortugalonDecember Transat Classique2012:DestinationBarbados For moreinformationabouttheacademyvisitwww.nationalsailingacademy.org. Antigua SailingWeekisdelightedtobeableassisttheNationalAcademy Funding oftheprogrammeisentirelythroughdonationsandfundraisers,withmuch Elizabeth Jordan,PresidentoftheNationalSailingAcademysays,“Wehavenow The NationalSailingAcademyisanon-profitorganization,andnowteaching150 For moreinformationvisitwww.transatclassique.com. As thisissueof The TransatClassiquewillenteranewphasein2012with,additiontotheAtlantic Compass goestopress,35entrieshavealreadybeenconfirmed. Stiren tookthetrophyandalegendwasborn. MARCH 2012 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 23 Rémi started coaching Team Martinique in 1991 the Wave and Freestyle boards, which were devel- the Wave and Freestyle boards, Scott McKercheroped by his fellow World Champion Taty Franz of Bonaire.and World Vice-Champion all the Beginner, FreeRémi developed virtually and Race boardsRide, Slalom, Formula, Hybrid as Bjorn Dunderbeckused by such big names Champion titles, plus(iSonic), holder of 41 World Cyril Moussilmani, Ben Van Der Steen, Steve Allen and Sarah Quitta Offringa. with great results for Aloha Class competitors Sébastien Dormoy, Cyril Dumont, Sandrine Edel and Yannick Artigny and the Mistral Class’s Clément Dumont. In 2002, he launched the Formula Experience class, which quickly became a leading class, with 50 racers in such a small island as Martinique setting a record to date. This is a class that has done much for young windsurfers, and anyone whothat has done much for young windsurfers, and anyone wants to race affordably. Today it’s the biggest windsurfing asclass in South America. Top Martinique sailors such Wilson Cadignan, Julien Ventalon, Thomas Lequesne, YearVincent Domergue and Martinique’s Sportsperson of the get(2011), Morane Demont, with her multiple World titles, all
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