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—Continued on next page (see his profile of Bill at Caribbean Compass , “I have known Bill since 1970, when, “I have known Cruising World Compass magazine, Jeremy McGeary wrote, “There was a magazine, “In the early days we took a lot of ideas from cruis- the early days we took a magazine, “In Cruising World Cruising World One former Stevens Yachts skipper recalls, “I had just arrived in Grenada in late One former Stevens Yachts spinnaker flying up by Sandy Island with the “The Canadian Club one involved around things that Bill “My whole time in the Caribbean was based pretty much In a 2005 article in Stevens Yachts charter and delivery crews “back in the day” included Grenadian delivery crews “back in the day” included Grenadian Stevens Yachts charter and Stevens Yachts’ charter manager in the 1970s, Ian Cowan, is now the manager of Ian Cowan, is now the charter manager in the 1970s, Stevens Yachts’ www.cruisingworld.com/sailboats/man-behind-patch); www.cruisingworld.com/sailboats/man-behind-patch); Sally Erdle; and cruising guide author Chris Doyle. Sally Erdle; and cruising guide Gib in my uncle’s 40-foot Gauntlet, when I first met 1967, having sailed across from at the top of Market Square in St. George’s. We cob- Bill at his dive and fishing shop speargun with Bill’s advice and it was superb. From then bled together a beast of a I much all the various skippering and delivery jobs that on Bill was involved in pretty managed to get me involved in a couple of films and had until I left in 1975. He also Express and the other for Canadian Club whisky. two adverts, one for American although unfortunately inducement that there was a pretty model involved — but Bill forgot to mention Cheryl (the model) was involved with the photographer, on to one clew and Cheryl that! One of the shots he wanted was of me hanging gust came through so 190 the other. This was fine while the wind was light but a big no heavier than a wet pounds of me stayed where I was and Cheryl, who was a considerable height duckling, took off like a Cape Kennedy rocket. She reached which produced a huge before letting go and coming down flat on her left side, was a trooper and carried bruise and a large degree of discomfort, however she scene in on. The next day when we did the obligatory drinking-of-Canadian-Club right side, as the left was Bill’s hotel at Secret Harbour, it had to be shot from her in our glasses and a promi- black and blue. The other thing was the golden liquid run out of Canadian Club. I nently displayed bottle was rum, as Bill had somehow kitchen. still have a copy of the advert framed and hung in our better not mentioned, even if got for me to do, but some other stories are probably they were great fun!” circles with the same time when the name ‘Bill Stevens’ was met in yacht-chartering circles. response that the name ‘Ted Turner’ was in yacht-racing he changed my life in a totally chance way: I had asked for a job on a delivery to I had asked for a job on life in a totally chance way: he changed my 41 fleet in to commission the Out Island ended up the next day going Grenada and about theatre résumé — which was more really: Bill had seen my Florida! No interview yachts — and just said, ‘Get here in the morning.’ Itproduction management than always snap plans and moves regardless of circumstanc- went on like that from then: a mentor, but more of a friend than an employer; whenes. I can certainly say he was to work with Bill or join The Moorings, I had no ques- the time came to decide whether choice by far! There are a whole lot of peopletion — Bill was the more exciting lives to some side of some activity involving Bill.”around who trace their current Evans and Jeff Fisher, now Grenada’s Neil Pryde Sails yacht racers Peter “Champie” became a renowned boat painter in the Virgin agent; the late Tim Peck, who a writer for Islands; Jeremy McGeary, later 41s, Gulfstar 50s, Peterson 44s, and, in the early ’80s, Stevens Custom 47s. Later, Bill early ’80s, Stevens Custom Peterson 44s, and, in the 41s, Gulfstar 50s, 53s. In 1984, the Stevens Custom 50s and in producing boats such as was involved Bill told much of what Now the trend is reversed: put them on charter boats. ing boats and in the charter fleets.” cruising boats originated you see in modern in St. Lucia. Ian tells Island Water World

CHRIS DOYLE Continued from previous page Continued from In addition to acting as charter broker for independent crewed yachts, Stevens In addition to acting as charter broker for independent Bill was the founder of Stevens Yachts, a yacht charter business that introduced Bill was the founder of Stevens Yachts, a yacht charter Eight Bells — Bill Stevens and bareboat business in William H. “Bill” Stevens, a pioneer in the crewed charter Cruisers are also invited to join the new FaceBook group Martinique Cruisers Cruisers are also invited to join the new FaceBook group Net controller duty will rotate. We have several volunteers from the cruising commu- Net controller duty will rotate. We have several volunteers New Martinique Cruisers’ VHF Net New Martinique “on the air” VHF net for Martinique went reports: A new cruisers’ James Lovegrove Yachts developed early Caribbean bareboat fleets consisting of Morgan Out Island Yachts developed early Caribbean bareboat fleets consisting the “all-inclusive” fee in an era when guests were customarily charged separately the “all-inclusive” fee in an era when guests were customarily 1960s Grenada base to Blue for liquor, fuel, etcetera. The company moved from its was a trailblazer in Lagoon, St. Vincent in the early 1970s, and later that decade eventually moved its pre-marina Rodney Bay Lagoon, St. Lucia. Stevens Yachts Maryland, USA. headquarters to the coincidentally named Stevensville, the Windward Islands, died in June, of cancer. He is survived by his wife Olga. the Windward Islands, died in June, of cancer. He is survived Information: www.facebook.com/groups/1779736518916457 nity, the tourism office, marinas and the Martinique Yachting Association (MYA) repre- nity, the tourism office, marinas and the Martinique Yachting local authorities to ensuresenting the business community. We are collaborating with cross-cultural communication. that their interests are represented on-air and enhance on October 17th on VHF channel 06. The net is initially broadcasting on Mondays, net is initially broadcasting on VHF channel 06. The on October 17th days based on expanding to additional and Fridays, then potentially Wednesdays Net is to wel- of the Martinique Cruisers’ participation. The purpose demand and about security, share useful information yachts, promote safety and come visiting and open a channel for social interaction answers to FAQs and the island, provide activity planning. — NOVEMBEWR 2016 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 6 and Wednesdaysat4:00 Rainforest HideawayRestaurant,thesessionswillbeheldeveryweekonMondays and volunteersfromCMS.SponsoredbyCompleteMarineServicesthe design theprogrammeandwillberunningitwithassistanceofanothercoach three-lane poolappearunexpectedlybytheRainforestHideawayrestaurantdock! water ofinnerMarigotBay.residentsandvisitorsweresurprisedtoseea no Olympic-sizepoolinMarigot,sothesponsorsdecidedtobuildoneoncalm sons forkidsintheareaofMarigotBay,StLucia,startedonSeptember22nd.There’s ple’s lives,thathasshapedtheCaribbeanyachtingindustryweknowtoday. aback, butthenhewouldbearoff,gethissailsfullagainandbeofftotheraces!” was Don Streettells them highenergy,panache,andasometimesdisconcertingdirectnessofspeech.” — the Positive and Elektralyets Foundations in support of breast cancer awareness. The the PositiveandElektralyetsFoundationsinsupportofbreastcancerawareness.The mous success.OverUS$3,000wasraisedbytheevent.Fundsarebeingdonatedto Aqua ManiaAdventuresaspartofBreastCancerAwarenessMonth,wasanenor- Certified instructor,nationallifeguardandlifesavingcoachEzraSmallhelped Judith Verityreports:TheMarigotSwimClub,offeringfreeprofessionalswimmingles- Swim ClubLaunchedinMarigot,St.Lucia Bill Stevenshadaformativeimpactonthechartertrade,aswellmanypeo- Both hadanimpactontheirchosenworldsforsimilarreasons—theybroughtto The secondannualPinkSunsetSail,organizedinSt.MaartenonOctober1st St. Maarten’sPinkSunsetSailRaised$$forCancerAwareness Contact [email protected]. Continued frompreviouspage not a crook — but he sailed very close to the wind. Sometimes he was caught acrook—buthesailedveryclosetothewind.Sometimeswascaught Compass , “Wild Bill survived in business all those years. I always said he , “WildBillsurvivedinbusinessallthoseyears.Ialwayssaidhe PM .

by by Tango Sunset SailticketstobothFoundations.Thisyearthreesailingcatamarans— Mania AdventuresaddedtotheamountbydonatingpartofproceedsPink fle ticketstohaveachanceofwinningprizesdonatedbylocalbusinesses.Aqua donation wasmadepossiblebythecontributionsof180guests,whoboughtmanyraf- malicious woundingandtheftinrelationtotheincident.Asthisissueof the nearbyvillageofPetitBordel,havebeenchargedwithattemptedrobbery, ants, whoapparentlydrowned.Twoothermen,EzraHarryandSimeonFrançoisfrom in ChateaubelairBayadayandhalflaterisbelievedtobethatofonetheassail- medical treatment,andgavethepoliceareportnextday. SVG CoastGuard,whoarrivedinChateaubelairwithin20minutes.Andreyreceived swamped. Backaboardtheyacht,Andreyphonedafriendwhointurn dinghy. OnestruckAndreyinthearmwithacutlass,butthenrowboat yacht whenthreemeninarowboat,allarmedwithcutlasses,approachedtheir port ofentryinSt.Vincent&theGrenadines.Theywerereturningfromshoreto aboard Andrey’s44-footsailboat, decreased recently,ontheeveningofOctober10ththerewasanassault. which hasbeenthesceneofanumbercrimesagainstyachtsinpast, goes topress,theyhavebeengrantedthepossibilityofbailbutarestillincustody. The rowboat,whichhadbeenstolen,wasrecovered,andabodyfoundfloating Russian sailorAndreyKhokhlovandafriendwereenroutefromBequiatoSt.Barts Although thefrequencyofcrimesagainstyachtsatChateaubelair,St.Vincent, Assault ofYachtsmanatChateaubelair,St.Vincent and Golden EagleIV

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, NOVEMBER 2016 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 7 NOVEMBER 2016 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 8 small butimportantsteptowardsprotectingthemarineenvironment. reusable shoppingbagsinitslocationsCaribbean-wide,BudgetMarinehastakena back ofthebagsis followed Antigua’scommendableenvironmentalaction. stores locatedonislandsthroughouttheCaribbean,includingAruba,whichrecently ing anddistributingthesebags,notonlyinAntigua,butalsotoBudgetMarine’s13 for thoseusedgarbagecollectionanddisposal,providedtheimpetusdesign- monohull west-to-easttransatlanticsailingrecord Download orflipthroughthefullcatalogatwww.budgetmarine.com. from highlyexperiencedsailorCap’nFattyGoodlander. the catalogalsoincludesBudgetMarinetipsreferredtoasBudTips,well solves aparticularproblemiswhatwillidentifytherightproductforyou.Thiswhy access tomanyproductsisonething,butunderstandingwhichproductapplication stores, asBudgetMarineisstillafirmbelieverinface-to-facecontact.Having large assortmentofproducts.Italsogivesaglimpsethepeopleworkingin all overtheworld. ment andtheabilitytorespondcomplexafter-marketneedsofboatownersfrom ed fromcountriesinoverfivecontinentstoensurethelatesttechnicaladvance- uct depth,andabilitytothoroughlysupporttherangeoffered.Productsareimport- logue! Overtheyears,BudgetMarinehascontinuedtoimproveitsselection,prod- thing inbetween. cater tothesmall-boatcruiser,raceboats,superyachts,sportfishermenandevery- Budget MarinehasgrowntobecometheleadingchandleryinCaribbean.They Caribbean. Withover30yearsofexperienceand13locationsCaribbeanwide, crew theboatforrecord-breakingrun,makingAntiguaveryproud! Falcone, two-timeAmerica’sCupwinnerandVolvoOceanRacesailor,helped 17 crewandallmanuallypoweredwincheshydraulics.Antigua’sownShannon Lizard inCornwall,England5days,14hours,21minutesand25seconds,withonly The 100-footsupermaxicompletedthe2,280-milecrossingfromNewYorkto for SuzukiDelCaribe. very popularwiththeboaters,”saysErving Rosario,salesandmarketingmanager region early2017. in itshorsepowerclassonthemarkettoday. Theoutboardwillbeavailableinthe tion DF6A.Thisportable,quietandeasy-to-handle outboardisthelightestfour-stroke show offreusablenauticalshoppingbagsnowavailableCaribbean-wide Budget MarineAntigua’sGeneralManagerLouisaNorrisandAlbertThomas carrying handle, making it easy to mount on the transom of a rigid or inflatable dinghy. carrying handle,makingiteasytomount on thetransomofarigidorinflatabledinghy. BUSINESS Nicole Corvellecreports:Withtherecentdistributionofattractive,eco-friendly, Budget Marine:ReusableTotesCaribbean-Wide! The powerfulsailingimage,shotbyphotographerJeanJarreau,onthefrontand Antigua’s boldleadinbanningtheimportationanduseofallplasticbags,except Efra A NewPortableOutboardMakesitsWaytotheCaribbean For moreinformationonBudgetMarineseeadpage2. The BudgetMarinecatalogisavailableinprint,onUSBsticks,andonline. The arrivalofBudgetMarine’snewestmarineequipmentcatalogshowcasesthis The firstthingtopopintoyournewreusablebagistheBudgetMarinecata- Budget Marineisthelargestretailerofboatingsuppliesandaccessoriesin “The compactdesignandweightofonly 51.8poundswillsurelymaketheDF6A BRIEFS The new DF6A has been redesigned with a larger and more ergonomic integrated The newDF6Ahasbeenredesignedwith a largerandmoreergonomicintegrated í n Riverareports:SuzukidelCaribewillnow distributethenewsecond-genera-

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NOVEMBER 2016 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 9 —Continued on next page Continued from previous page Continued from For more information on Sea Hawk Paints see ad on page 8. A trendsetter of marine bottom paints, New Nautical Coatings, Inc. and the Sea Both the vessel owner and the Sea Hawk Certified Boatyard/Applicator benefit A CPAD documents the application of the Sea Hawk antifouling paint that is For more information on Suzuki del Caribe see ad on page 6. For more information on Suzuki del Caribe see ad on page Declaration Sea Hawk’s Online Portal for Certified Paint Application brand, has announced Sea Hawk, the world’s leading premium nautical coating The DF6A can be purchased through any of the Suzuki Marine dealers around the The DF6A can be purchased through any of the Suzuki The outboard also features a new tiller handle, which transmits less vibration to the which transmits less vibration also features a new tiller handle, The outboard Its offset crankshaft engine design allows the pistons to move smoothly and effi- the pistons to move smoothly engine design allows Its offset crankshaft The lightweight new Suzuki DF6A should be new Suzuki DF6A should The lightweight users for four-stroke outboard a popular choice Hawk brand were established in 1978 and are dedicated to bringing only the high- est quality products and customer satisfaction to today’s mariner. New Nautical Coatings is family owned and operated with a commitment to excellence. It pro- vides a wide array of application-specific marine coating products that include: antifouling systems, primers, solvents, and resins. Now offering innovative products globally, the Sea Hawk brand has enjoyed unprecedented growth and continues to grow as its products become more in demand worldwide. from using the online portal to complete a CPAD. When a CPAD is submitted through the online portal the vessel owner and boatyard/applicator will instantly receive copies of the Certified Paint Applicator Declaration for their records via e-mail. The CPAD is completed by a Sea Hawk Certified Boatyard/Applicator and records important facts about the bottom job including vessel/vessel owner details and boatyard/applicator details, boatyard/applicator recommendations, the date and details of work done including primer and paint application. The online portal for CPAD can be accessed easily from the Resources pull-down tab on the Sea Hawk website, www.seahawkpaints.com. applied by a Sea Hawk Paint Certified Boatyard/Applicator. The new, easy-to-use online portal enables Sea Hawk’s worldwide network of Certified Boatyards/ Applicators to document the application of Sea Hawk bottom paint and primers providing quick recall of paint application details like the application date, location of application and the Certified Boatyard/Applicator who performed the work. The CPAD is unique to Sea Hawk as a value-added tool that gives vessel owners a com- plete overview of the work performed and the products applied for inclusion in their vessel maintenance logs. the introduction of an online portal for Certified Paint Application Declaration the introduction of an online portal for Certified Paint Application (CPAD) documentation. Caribbean. Learn more about our line of portables as well as all of our outboards at Caribbean. 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DonaldStollmeyer,DirectorofPowerBoats,oneTrinidad’slargestboatyards to thestore’ssuccessandmanagementsincerelythankstheseindividualscom- busiest storeintheBudgetMarineGroup. hard-earned positionintheChaguaramasbusinesscommunityandissecond- marine companiesandorganizations,BudgetMarineTrinidadhasmaintainedits diversifying andfocusingattentionontheneedsoflocalboatowners,commercial the numberofvisitingboatsthatwerebasisforcompany’sinitialgrowth,by Main Roadtrafficcongestion. vide convenientaccessformembersandawaycustomerstoavoidtheWestern Budget MarineopenedasatellitestoreattheTrinidad&TobagoYachtClubtopro- product managerreachouttocustomersbeyondChaguaramas.Earlierthisyear ting upastate-of-the-artAwlmixMixingBankandhavinganexperiencedtraveling technical support,constructionofamezzaninefloortobetterutilizeretailspace,set- for easyaccessfromthewater,linkingupwithlocalcontractorstoensureafter-sales raised toanewlevel.Improvementshaveincludedtheinstallationofdinghydock house andgenerousofficespace,theproductrangewasexpandedservice which weareproud.” further enhancedTrinidadasamajorservice-orientatedyachtingdestination,of Ideally locatedinChaguaramastheheartofyachtingindustry,thisnewstore with thedesignandconstructionofagreatlyexpanded,purpose-builtfacility. 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To celebratethiswaypoint, Dockwalk Dockwalk Celebrates20thAnniversary Continued frompreviouspage , amagazinecateringtoprofessionalyachtcaptainsandcrew,ishead- Dockwalk askedveterancaptains,crewandindustry —Continued onnextpage NOVEMBER 2016 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 11 More technology. More expertise. More service. More The same sailmaking team St. Maarten Sails and Canvas N.V has teamed up with Ullman Sails www.stmaartensails.com Opposite Island Water World Opposite Island Water +1(721) 544-5231 / +1(721) 520-6484 Anguilla Racing CARIBBEAN Biminis and Dodgers Cushions Upholstery General canvas work [email protected] / [email protected] [email protected] MOVING FORWARD MOVING —Continued on next page So for all those who felt For more information on disabilities. We listened — disabilities. We are here! In and now they still coming a world that is for on stream in catering at people with disabilities, CCBM Grenada we felt that it was vital that these persons feel welcomed and at home in our boat- yard. Those with physical challenges enjoy the sea just as much as anyone else and would like to have that boatyard experience as well! they could not go to a boatyard and experience a haul-out with their family and friends, or dine at the restaurant there, well we’ve got news for you. Clarkes Court Boatyard & Marina in Grenada can now accom- modate you. Why? Because we care and it’s all about you — yes, “you are the reason we haul boats”. Clarkes Court Boatyard & Marina see ad on page 27. Continued from previous page Continued from One customer said, “A service industry is only as good as the service provided. At We can tailor a package to suit your needs — a ladies’ weekend out for four, a Gorgeous Luxury Awaits You at Bequia Plantation luxury? To some it is opu- Arlene Telesford reports: How do you define gorgeous One such need is to have bathroom facilities that are accessible for persons with that are accessible for is to have bathroom facilities One such need Clarkes Court: Facilities for All! Clarkes Court: we listen Boatyard & Marina in Grenada, reports: At Clarkes Court Arlene Telesford Low-Light Bifocal Sailing Eyewear is specifically designed for BZ Optics have just developed a unique sunglass which in the dark or in low light, BZ’s feature photochromic lenses that are clear (Cat 0) lens and is not obvious, The bifocal is moulded into the rear lower edge of the temples and an adjustable The lightweight TR90 frame has dual moulded non-slip sailor and reading-lens BZ Optics was established when Scott Birdsall (a keen Visit www.bzoptics.com for more information. the Bequia Plantation Hotel we found the staff to be excellent. 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Listings are free, giving equal opportunity to all, with the Listings are free, giving equal opportunity to all, with number to be found online. listing. option of a paid “premium” of things, including dress codes on the island, bus routes, ports of entry for yachts, bus routes, ports of entry dress codes on the island, of things, including useful and as well as many other to sample Grenadian cooking, the best places of informing every week, in the hopes I add to the Almanac interesting particulars. going on. many places to visit and activities its users of the — the contact form at www.gotoalma- just “Ask Caroline” using And if it’s not, better than personal recommendations, that there’s nothing nac.com. I believe the five-star for, you can rate them using find what you’re looking so when you system available. NOVEMBER 2016 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 14 Championship inCartagenadeIndias,Colombia. these threesailorswillrepresentCuraçaothismonthattheSunfishYouthWorld Darius Bérénos.CSSAPresidentAlexRooseannouncedduringtheprizegivingthat third place. weekend insecondplace,whilemultipleformerchampionJürgenSchneidertook 11-point advantageandatotaloffivebullets.SipkeStapertfromBonaireendedthe the Friday,allwayfromthisneighboringisland,toracetwodays. six fiercecompetitorsfromBonaire,allofwhomsailedaseven-hourdownwindon sailors, includingfourformerchampions,competed.Thelocalsailorswerejoinedby more importantracesduringtheyear,wherebothyoungerandexperienced world championsfortheislandinpast.TheNationalChampionshipisoneof days withplentyofwind. ing onlongdistancecoursesinthemorningandshortonesafternoon,both September. SunfishsailorsbattledforthetitleofChampionCuraçao,compet- Curaçao SunfishSailingAssociation,washeldonthethirdweekendof NEWS REGATTA Bongaertz alsowontheYouthtitle,followedbyyoungstersTijnvanderGulikand Derek Bongaertz(age17)dominatedthecompetition,endingontopwithan This traditionallypopularclassontheislandofCuraçaohasproducedacouple The 43rdNationalChampionshipfortheSunfishClass,organizedby Derek BongaertzWinsCuraçaoSunfishChampionship Win yourskipper’s weight inMountGayRumExtraOld Join usforBarbados’ultimatesailing challenge The OceanPassageRacetoAntigua The MountGayRoundBarbadosRace Three spectaculardaysofcoastalcourse racing The 81stAnniversaryMountGay RoundBarbadosRaceSeries

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RBVIYC / CLAIR BURKE altogether, forcinganendtoracing. with thunderstormsandrainbringingblusteryconditionsbeforethewindturnedoff Saturday deliveredaglamourdayonthewaterbutSundaywasnotsokind, at theYouthSailingCentreinNannyCayfor2016editionofregatta.The seven divisions. Team BVIwithatotalof24home-teamentriesandoverallvictoryinfivethe 17th and18thwith45entriesracinginfiveclasses.Itwasanexcellentweekendfor place inthewatersoffTortola,BritishVirginIslands,overweekendofSeptember Samuel Allen,withMarthaKillourhy,AmandaPlaxtonandVictoriaRowletteinfront International School.Lefttoright:AntonioCisnero,SophiaJara,KaelChalwelland The OptiGreenfleet,withadultsChrisHayrcraftandScottCrawfordofCedar Competitors fromAntigua,PuertoRicoandtheUSVirginIslandsjoinedBVIsailors The 2016BackToSchoolRegattapresentedbyCedarInternationaltook BVI HomeTeamShinesatBackToSchoolRegatta race series round barbados —Continued onnextpage 2017

NOVEMBER 2016 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 15 —Continued on next page Franklyn Braithwaite and his Franklyn Braithwaite and his daughter Sharifa raced on one of the Sailability tris to help promote sailing for the disabled Full results are on the AYC website: www.antiguayachtclub.com. The results of the Full results are on the AYC website: www.antiguayachtclub.com. Trinidad & Tobago Tops Caribbean Dinghy Championships of October 8th and Following competitive, well-managed racing on the weekend points, a 14-point lead on The Trinidad & Tobago team cleared first place with 88 their coaches from six The CDC 2016 hosted teams comprising 30 sailors with The sailing conditions were excellent. The morning event was the ‘Mini Regatta’, a morning event was the ‘Mini were excellent. The The sailing conditions afternoon race, the “Bart’s Bash”, are at www.bartsbash.com/ bashboard?year=2016 the 2016 Caribbean Dinghy 9th, the team from Trinidad & Tobago was victorious at Club. Championship (CDC), held at the Sint Maarten Yacht battle for third by the runners-up Barbados, with 102 points, and after a close-fought British Virgin Islands (BVI) team, which garnered 104 points. winners included nations and territories, which in addition to the podium-place be a mixture of youths and Anguilla, St. Barts and St. Maarten. CDC teams can athletes needing adults, and it is a great event for aspiring Caribbean race experience. joint event with the Antigua Yacht Club, with a total of 34 boats on the water and with a total of 34 boats on the Antigua Yacht Club, joint event with 40 sailors. RIP, Intac. skippered by Colin was Richard Wooldridge on Latitude 18, Latitude Continued from previous page Continued from previous page Continued from Five IC24s also took to the racecourse with Five sailors fought for the Laser Radial honours and it was tight at the top. Tied Five sailors fought for the Laser The new BVI Laser fleet completed seven races with two classes in action. In the The new BVI Laser fleet completed In the Optimist Green fleet, for novice sailors, eight BVI sailors raced for honours, In the Optimist Green fleet, The National Sailing This year the emphasis is to promote sailing for the disabled. The White fleet, the youngest age category, for sailors ten years and younger, was age category, for sailors ten years and younger, was The White fleet, the youngest have held a regatta from For the last three years, sailing venues around the world A sixth place for Duff in the Sunday’s race was enough to hold third place over- was enough to hold third for Duff in the Sunday’s race A sixth place Antigua National Sailing Academy Does Bart’s Bash Academy joined a On September 18th, Antigua & Barbuda’s National Sailing It was a full house of bullets for the USVI’s Mia Nicolosi, taking the overall win for the Mia Nicolosi, taking the overall of bullets for the USVI’s It was a full house The Optimist Championship fleet saw 23 sailors racing for the overall prize and their sailors racing for the overall fleet saw 23 The Optimist Championship after the first day of racing, Jerome Parkins and Stephon Ganga were both count- after the first day of racing, and two second-place finishes, so it was all on for the ing three first-place finishes sailed, Parkins came out on top after taking the win in Sunday. With just one race came in third with consistent third- and second-place Race Seven. Alex Rambarose finishes throughout the weekend. Laser 4.7, the honours went to visiting sailor Mateo di Blasi from the USVI. Second Laser 4.7, the honours went George, who made the switch from Optimist Green place was claimed by Noah followed by Stephen Ganga in third. fleet to the Laser just this season, seven bullets and a discard- Rathbun, taking the win with an impressive scoreline of ed third. The only boat to take a win from completing 13 races over the two days. Samuel Allen was first overall after taking a two days. Samuel Allen was first overall after taking completing 13 races over the Congratulations to all of them, particularly those clean sweep of first-place finishes. Green fleet regatta: Kael Chalwell, Victoria Rowlette, who raced in their very first Martha Killourhy, Amanda Plaxton and Felix Thorp. Sophia Jara, Antonio Cisnero, outside the UK that run Academy of Antigua & Barbuda is one of only three centres adults (the others are an RYA “Sailability” programme for disabled children and and his daughter Sharifa Dubai and Hong Kong). In Bart’s Bash, Franklyn Braithwaite and Ashley Rhodes, with his competed in one of the Academy’s Sailability Trimarans crew Micah Archibald, age six, sailed the other one. won by Ryan Lettsome of the BVI ahead of Tanner Krygsveld and Robert Richards, BVI ahead of Tanner Krygsveld and Robert Richards, won by Ryan Lettsome of the Yacht Club, USVI. both representing St. Thomas which dis- which the proceeds are donated to the andrewsimpsonfoundation.org, tributes the funds to sailing development. all and second in the Red fleet, with Julian van den Driessche of the USVI taking fleet, with Julian van den Driessche of the USVI taking all and second in the Red and Winborne Majette took second and third in third. USVI sailors Caroline Sibilly the Blue fleet. is held annually in memory of worldwide sailing event known as “Bart’s Bash”, which the late America’s Cup sailor Andrew “Bart” Simpson. — second consecutive year. She also took the win in Red fleet (for sailors 13 to 15 years win in Red fleet (for sailors year. She also took the second consecutive Saturday’s tied for second overall after and Nathan Haycraft were old). Rayne Duff Haycraft fin- BVI sailors on the Sunday. pressure was on for those two racing, so the races of Duff, and with no further race sailed in fifth place, ahead ished the only 12 years old). win in Blue fleet (11 and took second overall and the completed he Red, Blue and White division awards. Red, Blue and — who finished second overall ahead of Graeme Maccallum’s team on who finished second overall ahead of Graeme Maccallum’s NOVEMBER 2016 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 16 popular eventconsistsofthreedayssailing,musicandfood—Latinloud. sailing festivalistoinspireandcelebratetheisland’sactivecommunity.This damaged theFajardoarea.Nowinits27thyear,purposeofregattaand November 4ththrough6th. al DiscovertheCaribbeanRegattaatPonce,PuertoRico.Thisyear’sdatesare Chalupsky cominginfirstandRickDamarsecond. tre surfskiraceheldSeptember30thtoOctober2ndintheNetherlands. ry torepresentSt.MaartenintheDutchCoastRaceWorldSeries2016,a19-kilome- strength tostrength.” The mixofagesandclassesmakesthisastandouteventwhichIcanseegoingfrom LIAT, theCaribbeanairline,whichenabledustoassisteachislandwithsomeflights. Cost isusuallyafactorandweweredelightedthisyeartosecuresponsorshipfrom can bedifficulttoensureallthepiecesareinplacegetteamsevent. most yearsandweareavolunteerorganization,asmanysailingorganizations,it some debateattheCSAastovalidityofthisevent.Becauseitmovedvenues of theCSA’sSailingDevelopmentCommitteesaid,“Forsomeyearstherehasbeen Haycraft andboardmemberoftheCaribbeanSailingAssociationa Optimist, 12-year-oldNathanHaycraftfromtheBVIprevailed. Standard; inLaserRadialthechampionwasAlecAndersonfromBVI;and team butwonthetiebreaker;AndrewLewisfromTrinidad&TobagoinLaser RS Vision,AlecScarabelliandCarsonGiffordofSt.MaartentiedwiththeTrinidadian — Left toright:StuartKnaggsofSt.Maarten,withRickDamarandOscarChalupsky Discover theCaribbeanbeganinPonce1989afterHurricaneHugoheavily Nanette Bruchhofreports:PonceYacht&FishingClubisgearedupfortheirannu- Puerto Rico’sDiscovertheCaribbeanRegattaThisMonth ON THEHORIZON For fullresultsvisithttps://results.cloudtimer.nl/dutch-coast-race.html Stuart cameinthirdof21competitorstheMasters2category,withOscar Stuart Knaggs,sponsoredbyBudgetMarine,participatedintheMasters2catego- St. MaartenRepresentedinDutchSurfskiWorldSeries2016 Of theCaribbeanDinghyChampionship,ChrisHaycraft,fatherofNathan Racing wasinfourclasses:RSVision,LaserStandard,RadialandOptimist.In Continued frompreviouspage ocean crossingsandsince2011hasbeen theskipperofVOR70 Saint Malo,OSTARandTransatJacques Vabre.Soldinihascompletedover40 decorated Italianoffshoresailorofalltime, winningtheAroundAlone,Québec- Soldini hasover25yearsofoceanracing experienceandisprobablythemost across theAtlantic,anditissomething ofatestfortheinternationalteam. start line.Thiswillbethefirsttimemultihull initsnewfoilingsetuphasraced want toaddthisourlistofachievements,”saysSherlock. minutes and59seconds.“TheRORCrecordistheonewehavenothad ceived thisyear. Francisco GoldRoute.However,theMOD70 setting recordsfortheCadiz-SanSalvador routeandtheNewYork-San Jean-Paul Riviere’sFinot100, ble ofbreakingthecurrentmonohullrecordforRORCTransatlanticRace,setby with thisracebeingBoatCaptainChrisSherlock’s30thcrossing. Transatlantic recordsoverthelastnineyearsandhascrossedAtlantic12times, ed adiverserangeofboatstocompeteinthethirdedition. Islands onNovember26thandboundforPortLouisMarinainGrenada,hasattract- from thedeck. the shoreofRodneyBaywillbeopenforlandlubberstocastaneyeoverraces Martinique andSt.Lucia. X-Treme 26classofrace,thistobeconfirmedbyyachtcaptainsin J/24s, SurprisesandMelges.Forthefirsttimeregattamayalsoincludean uled fortheweekendofNovember25ththrough27th,withclassesCruisersI&II, female), thetwo-personGP14,Optimist(under15),Topper,SunfishandWindsurfer. on November20th.ClasseswillincludeLaserStandardandRadial(male month, andtheBarbadosSailingAssociationisorganizingaspecialdinghyregatta Federations, ismakingplanstocelebratethe50thAnniversaryofIndependencethis and atwww.worldcruising.com. from thepontoonswillbesharedregularlyonARCFacebookpage,viaTwitter in MuelleDeportivo,andhighlightsoftheseminarsocialprogramnews days beforethestart.Boatsarealreadysendinginblogsandphotosastheyarrive All boatsarefittedwithaYBTrackerandthetrackingpagewillgolivecoupleof biggest migrationevertosailwiththerallyRodneyBayMarina,St.Lucia! total of300boatstosailacrosstheAtlanticunderARCbanner.It’ssetbe ing listsinplaceforthefirsttimesincecreationofARC+2013,allowinga onward toSt.Lucia.TheARC,takinganon-stoproute,beginsonNovember20th. the islandwelcomedbumperfleetsforARCandARC+transatlanticyachtrallies. went topress,finalpreparationswereunderwayinLasPalmasdeGranCanariaas 842-9003 formoreinformation. November 3rdthrough5th,2017. November 21stthrough25th,2017,whichfollowsnextyear’sDiscovertheCaribbean Sunfish SouthAmerican&CaribbeanChampionshiptobehostedbyPYFC, organizes thiseventeveryyear.Inaddition,heisalreadypreparingforthe2017 grounds formanyaseasonedsailor.JorgeSantiago,PYFCJuniorSailingDirector, 20th. Thisregattadrawsasmany40participants,andprovidesthetraining their skillsintheDiscoverCaribbeanDinghyRegattaonNovember19thand to theevent. for participantsaweekbeforeandaftertheracesifyousailmorethan60miles why Ponceisknownastheisland’s“PearlofSouth”.PYFCoffersfreedockage the perfectopportunityforsailorstoexperiencePuertoRicanhospitality,andsee ries withaminimumoveralllengthof16feetandtheemphasisonfun. turned intoaserioussailingcenter,andtheraceisnowopentoboatsofallcatego- from PuertoRico’straditionalfishingandtradingvessels.Throughtheyears,PYFC GUILAN GRENIER / WWW.MARTIN-RAGET.COM You knowthepartyonlyendswhenlastbottleofDonQRumrunsdry! Giovanni Soldini’sfoilingMOD70, Mike Slade’s100-footcantingkeelmaxi, The RORCTransatlanticRace,departingfromMarinaLanzaroteintheCanary RORC TransatlanticSpeedstersBoundforGrenada Visit www.stluciayachtclub.comformoreinformation. A spectatorboatwillbeavailableforthepublicandSt.LuciaYachtClubon The 5thAnnualMangoBowlRegatta,St.Lucia’spremiersailingevent,issched- St. Lucia’sMangoBowl:CreworView! Contact [email protected]. The BarbadosOlympicAssociation,inconjunctionwiththeNationalSports Independence DinghyRegattainBarbados If youwon’tbejoiningtheARCthisyear,canstillfollowexcitementonline. It’s afullhouseforthisyear’srallies—bothrouteoptionsareatcapacitywithwait- ARC+ getsunderwayonNovember6thfortheCapeVerdeislands,andthensails Some 300boatsaresetforAtlanticadventuresthismonth.Asissueof Preparations UnderwayforaSold-OutARC Visit www.yachtscoring.comtoregister,[email protected](787) Two weekslater,it’stimeforthegrown-upstomoveoverandletjuniorsshow Thanks toPYFC’sampleboatslipsandfacilities,DiscovertheCaribbeanprovides The regattaoriginallyconsistedof Nomad IV chalanas — Maserati , inthelastracetendays,sevenhours,six Leopard3 , willbeflying—literallyoffthe Maserati localracingsailboatsthatevolved , hassetfiveseparate isanewprojectonlycon- —Continued onnextpage Leopard3 Maserati iscapa- Compass , NOVEMBER 2016 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 17

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, a Gunboat 60 owned by Robert and Libby Alexander of the USA. The USA’s Register and pay online at www.yachtscoring.com/emenu.cfm?eID=2901 by online at www.yachtscoring.com/emenu.cfm?eID=2901 Register and pay this to say: Sailing Week participants have Past Grenada his Reichel Pugh 37 avid Antiguan racer on Bernie Evan-Wong, Jason Fletcher, whose Albin Stratus 36, Jason Fletcher, Mylne 65, Mathew Barker, whose Alfred Robbie Yearwood, whose J/24, Robbie Yearwood, whose J/24, Book your dock space at the two host venues: Book your dock space at the or (473) 440-6826. • Grenada Yacht Club at [email protected] or (473) 444-4449. • Secret Harbour at [email protected] and sign up for the newsletter, For more details visit www.grenadasailingweek.com Water World Grenada Sailing Week see ad on For more information on Island Capacity for Cuban Regatta St. Petersburg Yacht Club Nearing Amy Spencer reports: After finishing 284 nautical miles of competitive sailing, the boaters will enjoy The 2017 St. Petersburg-Habana Race is capped at 80 boats. The deadline for “We are excited about the growing number of entrants signing up to participate “We are excited about the growing number of entrants The St. Petersburg-Habana Race, conceived by George “Gidge” Gandy in the Military and political unrest in Cuba threatened the race in the late 1950s, and it Contact [email protected] for more information. Offshore Multihull & One-Design Classes for STIR 2017 Carol Bareuther reports: A large offshore multihull fleet and entries for at least two That’s not all! The great STIR tune-up, the Round the Rocks Race, will take place Last year’s regatta welcomed its first Gunboat Class, and the 2017 event wel- November 30th and you pay only US$90. and you pay only US$90. November 30th campaigned the Caribbean racing circuit from Grenada in the south to the USVI in from Grenada in the south the Caribbean racing circuit campaigned Sailing each season and Grenada in around ten regattas the north, participating friendly and competitive.” my favourite regattas: warm, Week is one of Class in new Caribbean 33 in Racing says, “We will be racing our years in a row, effectively — be able to use this weapon be fast! As to whether we will 2017. She will that remains to be seen.” comments, “Grenada Sailing Week guarantees some amazing sailing off its rugged Week guarantees some amazing sailing off its rugged comments, “Grenada Sailing spectacular scenery are combined with some excel- south coast. Wind, waves and lent shoreside parties.” compete in all the Southern Caribbean J/24 regattas and always look forward to Caribbean J/24 regattas and always look forward to compete in all the Southern Sailing Week. Strong shifty winds in the flat waters the sailing challenges of Grenada tactical racing and then, for pure exhilaration, we of Grand Anse make for exciting with big sea surfing conditions and strong currents.” move to the windier south coast or check Facebook at GrenadaSailingWeek, e-mail [email protected], Twitter @grenadasailweek. page 15. three days of festivities in Cuba — including another 12-mile race — before heading home. confirmed entry is November 7th, when all fees are due. The deadline for “People to People” travel packages is also November 7th, at 11:59 the number of boats participating in its St. Petersburg-Habana Race 2017, which the number of boats participating in its St. Petersburg-Habana 2017. The 107-year-old launches from downtown St. Petersburg on February 28th, which it staged from 1930 yacht club has revived the St. Petersburg-Habana Race, to 1959. show of support,” said in this regatta, but I can’t say I’m surprised by this strong Club and lifelong resident Richard Winning, Commodore of the St. Petersburg Yacht a big part of the culture of St. Petersburg. “Growing up here, this regatta was always the people of St. Petersburg of our city. The return of this regatta is as much about proud to preserve this piece as it is about the St. Petersburg Yacht Club, and we are of our community legacy.” late 1920s as a promotional event for the city, first launched on March 30th, 1930 at the St. Petersburg Municipal Pier. It quickly became one of the city’s signature events. The event was suspended in 1942 due to WWII, and resumed in 1946. was last run in 1959 as gun-wielding revolutionaries patrolled the streets of Havana. Recent breakthroughs in US-Cuba relations prompted club officials to re-institute one of its most historically significant events. one-design classes are already registered for the St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR), set for March 24th to 28th, 2017 and hosted by the St. Thomas Yacht Club, USVI. What’s more, there is an opportunity to participate in CSA (Caribbean Sailing Association), IRC, Multihull, CSA Bareboat, Beach Cat, and One Design classes with a minimum length of 20 feet. on March 23rd and features a circumnavigation of neighboring St. John. comes a larger and more diverse fleet of offshore multihulls. Returning will be Tolerant Jim Vos has entered his new HH 66, is set to sail his Bieker 53,

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, skippered by Oliver Cotterell, will be one of the smallest Oliver Cotterell, will be one , skippered by Maverick Continued from previous page Continued from Register Now! Island Water World Grenada Sailing Week 2017 November 30th is the cutoff date for early registration discount for Island Water For more information on the Mount Gay Round Barbados Race Series see ad on All islands south of La Desirade are to be taken to port. The finish will be between All islands south of La Desirade are to be taken to port. THE OCEAN PASSAGE RACE TO ANTIGUA up to Antigua as part of a You’ve sailed around Barbados, so what next? Head on On shore, there’ll be a party every night to relax, unwind, discuss the following On shore, there’ll be a party every night to relax, unwind, All races count towards the final positions — and our fabulous unique prizes will be All races count towards the final positions — and our fabulous Racing is in five classes, taking in both the south and west coasts of the island. To Racing is in five classes, taking in both the south and west THREE DAYS OF COASTAL RACING or together with the Mount Our three-day race series can be entered separately, Stop the clock and see if it’s time to fatten the skipper for the weigh-in — record- Stop the clock and see if it’s time to fatten the skipper Bear away and hoist through the big breaking Atlantic rollers for a fantastic Bear away and hoist through the big breaking Atlantic After rounding the top of the island you will encounter the full force of the Atlantic After rounding the top of the island you will encounter THE 81ST ANNIVERSARY MOUNT GAY ROUND BARBADOS RACE THE 81ST ANNIVERSARY MOUNT the race would be about 60 miles, but as we’re not If the crow flew in a circle, Visit http://rorctransatlantic.rorc.org for more information. Visit http://rorctransatlantic.rorc.org Race Series 2017 Spirited Mount Gay Barbados Series reports: The Mount Gay Barbados Race The Mount Gay Barbados Race “I have been watching the RORC Transatlantic Race since its inception. I think it’s RORC Transatlantic Race since its inception. I think it’s “I have been watching the The Infiniti 46 “We are studying how this new concept will work and we have made some prog- will work and we have made how this new concept “We are studying World Grenada Sailing Week! 4th, 2017. page 14. Fort Charlotte at the eastern entrance of English Harbour and a buoy to its south. 300-mile ocean race. We have linked with the Superyacht Challenge in Antigua for 300-mile ocean race. We have linked with the Superyacht a superyacht to enter. Yachts the final race of our series. But you do not need to be a warm welcome on arrival, of all sizes are invited to take part and are guaranteed 600, which follows. in time for the Superyacht Challenge, or the RORC Caribbean day’s tactics, or just have a glass or two of Mount Gay Rum. day’s tactics, or just have a glass or two of Mount Gay awarded at the end of the series at the Grand Prize Giving on January 22nd. awarded at the end of the series at the Grand Prize Giving enter the Racing or Cruising Class you will need a CSA rating. The J/24 Class has its enter the Racing or Cruising Class you will need a CSA two classes: multihull and own courses and local ratings will be used for our final non-CSA-rated boats. Gay Round Barbados Race. breaking skippers win their weight in Mount Gay Rum! 18-mile downwind slide along the south coast. Drop the kites and skate round the 18-mile downwind slide along the south coast. Drop the southwest corner of the island to the finish. with nothing between you and Africa. You will then face a good seven-mile-plus with nothing between you and Africa. You will then face Follow this with a 20-mile beat in tricky currents, windshifts and some big waves. speed without losing fetch, riding those same waves beam-on, trying to maximize height enough to clear East Point. racing on crows’ yachts we end up doing around 70-plus miles. The tradewinds end up doing around 70-plus miles. The tradewinds racing on crows’ yachts we make it a great course. Starting at the Barbados and incredible sailing conditions historic Carlisle Bay, pass the deep-water har- Cruising Club, you will sail through begin a 20-mile tight reach in calm water up the plati- bour to starboard, and then the homes and haunts of the very rich and num coast of Barbados passing very famous. Series 2017 will run from January 16th to 24th. The Series includes: Series 2017 will run from January a brilliant ocean race that’s been growing year on year. I have heard great things been growing year on year. I have heard great things a brilliant ocean race that’s and the back-up RORC provides for the about its implementation, organization Cotterell. teams involved,” commented combination of these allow the boat to sail faster than the wind speed, in combination of these allow certain conditions. yachts in the race, but her innovative design means that but her innovative design yachts in the race, hull, short airplane wings, protrude from the side of the mendous speed. DSS foils, like and lift. producing both righting moment ress, but we are in research mode.” explained Soldini. “Our goal will be to try to fly Soldini. “Our goal will in research mode.” explained ress, but we are impossible. We conditions where it will be but there are some as much as possible, to change with the VOR70 but it was time the world nearly two times went around and foil- for me, this is a bigger challenge different. Personally and to do something a great challenging. This race presents of the Atlantic is certainly ing in the middle the concept. try to understand more about opportunity to — NOVEMBER 2016 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 18 — nationalregatta.com. Entriesreceivedandpaidforinfullby5:00 Jaime Torres well withthreeentriestodate:PuertoRico’sRamonGonzalez’ come nearlyadozenMelges20sin2017,includingJimWilson’s accomplished Canadiansailor,AndrewMcCorquodale. 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UK: sailsverywellonmostpointsofsail,butreachesare Eros www.stlucia.org 442073417000 "#"$%& wasseparatedfromherowner,LordVonBerg, -) east tradewindsprovideidealsailingconditions. arrivingintimeforthe35thAmerica’sCup. + Germany: www.stlucia.org 4961724994138 America andthe NOVEMBER 2016 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 19 , my large cat- S/V Boldly Go “Time passed and I “Time passed and I Racing became Fraito’s “I remember very well, “I remember very well, “We beat him badly dur- told him, ‘You have to told him, ‘You have to believe that you can beat us. Once you beat us, we will never beat you again.’ And that’s exactly what happened!” marketing tool for the ser- vices that his business provided. Working for Quantum Sails at the Ponce Sailing Center, he sells sails as well as pro- always beat him. and I am sure that he also remembers, that I kept telling him not to give up; that every race he was getting better and it was getting more difficult to beat him. ing the qualifiers for the ’93 Central American and Caribbean Games. We real- ly beat everybody’s ass! I invited him aboard Campechano amaran used as mother ship during the Games in Fajardo. We discussed each race at its conclusion. i ill t 596 74 78 59 596 74

viding sail repair, canvas- and cushion-making, to give him some tips, mostly about confidence. to give him some tips, mostly afterwards. He com- We’d go over each race much he tried, we plained that no matter how Effort, desire and passion are qualities that Fraito Lugo has brought to a lifetime of sailing www.regisguillemot.com +596 As this article goes to print, Fraito is dashing off to a regatta in France. As this article goes to print, Fraito is dashing off to a of a Caribbean child who, From “Youth to Adult”, Fraito Lugo is an example Takeaways: members. • Be willing to take guidance from trusted local community times. • Persevere through disillusioning and disappointing personal opportunities. • Building reputation eventually leads to business and Ellen Birrell attributes her opportunity to cruise the Caribbean aboard By 1990, Fraito was racing J/24s. In 1994, he won the Puerto Rico Heineken 1994, he won the Puerto was racing J/24s. In By 1990, Fraito Games in El Salvador, Fraito took silver. He In 2002 at the Centro-Americano Rico Olympian, Ronnie Ramos, “I remember beat- According to 1984 Soling Puerto and rigging and running-rigging services. Meeting prospective customers and net- and rigging and running-rigging services. Meeting prospective through his racing and his working within the marine industry are all facilitated Today, you may run into growing reputation as a marine industry professional. del Rey in Puerto Rico’s Fraito Lugo racing or servicing boats in Marina Puerto in Marina Pescaderia in the southeast, at Club Náutico de San Juan in the north, of Puerto Rico. southwest, or any of the many other marinas and ports developing his skill sets and through nurturing parents and community members, marine livelihood on his utilizing his own determination, came to make a fine home island. to life skills built in childhood. Believing swimming and sailing are essentials for island youth, she supports grass roots and competitive junior sailing and serves as chair of sailing development for Caribbean Sailing Association (http://caribbean-sailing.com/ sailing-development/the-future-of-caribbean-sailing). Fraito and his father worked on an improved design and built a new chalana togeth- design and built a new father worked on an improved Fraito and his practice with Fraito’s determination, their ideas were good because er. Apparently, teens he sought local regattas. By his late boat, he began winning and the improved Rico’s south- in regattas all along Puerto and skippered chalanas greater challenges those years. on the starting lines during many as 40 chalanas were ern coast. As in 1997, the International Rolex Regatta in St. Thomas, International Regatta and, taken first place in the Rolex (now the St. Thomas USVI. Since then, he has International Regatta) 11 times! in 2010 and took bronze in Veracruz in 2014. seized the gold medal in Mayagüez race for about three years in a row, maybe more. I used ing him in every single J/24 . It esfuerzo, El Baby Y2A BY ELLEN BIRRELL Y2A BY magazine called him a man of “ Nautica ” (effort, desire and passion). Although growing up in a humble village ” (effort, desire and passion). Although growing up in a

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Fraito Lugo is a citizen of the Caribbean who has such a lesson to share. The cover Fraito Lugo is a citizen of the Caribbean who has such After Fraito spent a year in the junior sailing program, his father bought him a No matter one’s first language or island of origin, learning from neighbors in No matter one’s first language or island of origin, village near Ponce and learn- For Fraito, who turns 45 this month, growing up in a Success comes in many languages. to appreciate their diver- Now, more than ever, is the time for Caribbean people Youth2Adult — Y2A — is a series of articles celebrating sailing’s role in youth devel- Youth2Adult — Y2A — is a CARLOS LEE CARLOS was soon destroyed by a hurricane’s storm surge. Instead of mourning the loss, of a 2015 edition of Puerto Rico’s chalana islands to the north, south, east and west is a wonderful opportunity. islands to the north, south, east and west is a wonderful ing sailing basics in a municipal sailing program at ten years old started him on a path to gainful employment and an exciting career. sity and the opportunity that diversity brings to learn from others and grow shared from others and grow shared sity and the opportunity that diversity brings to learn island and nation is success. Although the unique heritage of each Caribbean desire and vision for all something to treasure and preserve, through a shared can enjoy heightened prosper- children to have the tools to succeed, the Caribbean the dynamics of sailing, is ity. Learning about the marine environment, including part of that. deseo y pasión and brightest as he devel- in Puerto Rico, he gained the respect of the island’s best oped from youth to adult. opment for Caribbean children.

DESEO, PASIÓN DESEO, ESFUERZO, ESFUERZO, NOVEMBER 2016 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 20 NOVEMBER 2016 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 21 —Continued on next page This year SusGren partnered with organizations This year SusGren partnered with organizations “SusGren focuses on educating students via presen- Keeping It Clean in the Grenadines Keeping It Clean 2016 was Coastal Cleanup (ICC) The International started 30 years ago by a Washington- The ICC was (SusGren) is a non- Sustainable Grenadines Inc year, SusGren received For the third consecutive Getting the youth involved, organizations across the Grenadine Islands partnered to remove shoreside trash during International Coastal Cleanup 2016 across the islands of Bequia, Mayreau, Union Island, across the islands of Bequia, Mayreau, Union Island, Petite Martinique and Carriacou to remove trash along coastlines. tations in the various schools, cleaning the beaches, collecting data on trash, and having fun,” said James Lord, the new Director of SusGren. hosted in the Grenadines by Sustainable Grenadines Grenadines by Sustainable hosted in the more than consecutive year, gathering Inc. for the eighth alone. from just Union Island 110 bags of garbage Ocean Ocean Conservancy. based organization, and along with volunteer organizations Conservancy, people to the globe, engages individuals around waterways, from the world’s beaches and remove trash and change behaviors. identify the sources of debris that works with profit trans-boundary organization organizations across St. community groups and other Grenada. Their mission Vincent & the Grenadines and groups in the Grenadines is to empower community protection and develop- for self-governance and the ment of resources. Foundation that funding from the Philip Stephenson ICC. the organization uses to host H. migrated has contin- Frontiers in Ecology H. stipulacea H. stipulacea ),” Rogers wrote. But she ),” Rogers wrote. But she in 2014 titled “Rapidly Spreading H. stipulacea may also have hitched a ride on vessels hitched a ride on vessels may also have “Biodiversity, connectivity of marine ecosystems “Biodiversity, connectivity of marine ecosystems Read the full story at http://stthomassource.com/ Caroline Rogers, a marine scientist with the U.S. Caroline Rogers, a marine of a very short paper She was the principal author As referenced in the paper, As referenced published in the scientific journal and the Environment Seagrass Invades the Caribbean with Unknown Consequences.” Rogers said ued to spread and is now in most of St. John’s bays. It’s also in some St. Thomas waters but she said she is not aware of it being near St. Croix. and recovery of degraded coral reefs could all be affected (by also said, “Without additional research, the eco- logical ramifications of this invasion are difficult to predict.” content/news/local-news/2016/09/20/undercur- rents-another-marine-invasion-rolling-along-caribbean from the Red Sea to the Mediterranean some time Sea to the Mediterranean from the Red (in 1869.) of the Suez Canal after the opening stipulacea the Red Sea and the Mediterranean, traveling between how it made is no scientific proof. And although there equally uncertain. But V.I. its way to the Caribbean is have been seeing it for resource management experts several years. Ecological Science Geological Survey in its Southeast on St. John, sounded Center Caribbean field Station it was heard mostly the alarm two years ago, though spent most of her life and only by her peers. Having the seas surrounding it, career on St. John and in Rogers couldn’t miss the intruder. Biology: An Interdisciplinary Science for Protection of Protection of Science for Biology: An Interdisciplinary Kenworthy, Biome” are W. Judson the Seagrass Christine Gérard Pergent and Robert C. Coles, Pergent-Martini. St. — a sea through the University of the Halophila stipulacea -NEWS , concerns are being raised about the H. stipulacea

Wyllie-Echeverria is co-author of a paper outlining Wyllie-Echeverria is co-author of a paper outlining USVI Studies Invasive Sea Grass As reported by Bernetia Akin in the Undercurrents Even if you may not see the signage at your local Dozens of bars, restaurants and hotels around During Antigua Sailing Week 2016 more than 20 2016 more than 20 During Antigua Sailing Week Antigua: Straws on Request which launched The Straws on Request initiative, There are now two plastic collection bins in collection bins in There are now two plastic Recycle Plastics at Trinidad Marinas Recycle Plastics has plastics recovery program The Plastikeep The Virgin Islands Experimental Program to Stimulate Akin wrote: “Consequences are decidedly unknown.

ECO CARIBBEAN CARIBBEAN the importance of sea grass, discussing threats to it, the importance of sea grass, discussing threats to it, and noting “the global trend of local extinction, frag- mentation and general degradation of the seagrass biome.” Other authors of “Seagrass Conservation Virgin Islands. Recognized international sea grass Virgin Islands. Recognized international sea grass expert Sandy Wyllie-Echeverria is one of the research- ers involved and said it is far too early to discuss any- thing about the VI study, since it is barely in the pre- liminary stages. column of the September 20th edition of the Thomas Source establishments, please be conscientious and refuse to establishments, please be conscientious and refuse to use plastic drinking straws. invasive marine species Antigua are now involved in the programme, including Antigua are now involved in the programme, including Sheer Rocks, La Bussola, Coconut Grove, The Verandah Resort and The Larder. These establishments have agreed to only offer straws when patrons make the specific request. bars and restaurants in the English Harbour area the English Harbour area bars and restaurants in bar and restaurant part- signed up for the official to have signage nership that included agreeing plastic drinking straws requesting customers use only on request. during Antigua Sailing Week 2016, is continuing during Antigua Sailing Week of the Environmental island-wide with the help & Barbuda Marine Committee of the Antigua Association (ABMA). Chaguaramas. The second one is located outside of Chaguaramas. The second the dockmaster’s office at CrewsInn. installed a plastics collection bin at the Peake Yacht bin at the Peake Yacht installed a plastics collection The bin is located Services compound on Trinidad. car park. Please deposit in the Zanzibar Restaurant clean plastics only. Competitive Research (VI-EPSCoR) is sponsoring Competitive Research (VI-EPSCoR) is sponsoring research on Researchers are just beginning to study it. They don’t Researchers are just beginning to study it. They don’t know yet whether it will choke out native sea grasses or peacefully coexist. They don’t know whether it will result in an increase of some fish populations or a decrease or if it will maintain the status quo. They don’t know whether it will have sudden dramatic effects or settle in with little notice and cause subtle changes perceptible only in the long term. But they do think it’s worth looking at because sea grass is basic to any marine ecosystem. It provides shelter, foraging sites, spawning habitat and nurseries for thousands of marine species.” grass that is spreading rapidly in the waters around grass that is spreading rapidly in the waters around St. John and St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands. NOVEMBER 2016 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 22 sure tospreadtheword! only disorientsbabyturtles,italsodamagestheireyes. tion, turnoffallartificiallights.Inaddition,doNOTtakeflashphotos.Thenot Off” approach: to adulthood? ocean fromthesespecialadoptednests. 16th, whenthelastadoptednesthatched.Atotalof2,446hatchlingsmadeitto laid inMay,andthisyear’sAdopt-A-NestcametoasuccessfulendonSeptember turtle nestsonKleinBonaireandTeAmoBeach.Thefirstnestofthisseasonwas seven nestswereadopted,saving693hatchlings. nies theopportunitytoadoptaseaturtlenest.Theprojectwasgreatsuccess: before, in14yearsofnettingefforts,didSTCBcaptureaLoggerhead. Hawksbill turtles,andonejuvenileLoggerhead.Thelatterwasagreatsurprise;never out tobeverysuccessful.STCBcaptured,taggedandreleased40Greenturtles,three ment patternsandthehealthstatusofBonaire’sresidentturtles. dance. Thein-watersurveysmoreoverenableSTCBtolearnmoreaboutthemove- able dataovertimetohelpdeterminegrowthratesofseaturtlesandestimateabun- conduct in-watersurveysatLacBay.Thesecapture-and-releaseeffortsprovidevalu- a month. communities tosetuptheirowncleaningactivitiesthatcantakeplaceonceortwice outbreaks ofmosquito-bornediseases.Sheisencouragingpersonsfromvarious mosquitoes, whichcanbecomeapublichealthconcernespeciallywiththerecent on theplasticbagsanddie.Shealsostatedthattrashisabreedinggroundfor lyfish, andtheycanchoke mistake plasticbagsforjel- fact thatseaturtlescan behavior towardslittering.” people tochangetheir clean up,wereallywant coming outonceayearto stand it’snotjustabout wants isforpeopletounder- es. “WhatSusGrenreally garbage inthenearbybush- to bethrowinghousehold observed thatpersonsseem stated thatthisyearitis SusGren, OrishaJoseph, and oilbottles. ers, metalbeveragecans fridges, styrofoamcontain- tle caps,plasticbags,old types oftrashincludedbot- bottles werecollected,other teers. Over1,000plastic the twodaysby95volun- trash werecollectedover and Campbell. Lagoon, Ashtonwaterfront, School grounds,Ashton Stephanie BrownePrimary Belmont SaltPond, area, Cliftonwaterfront, were thefisherieswharf September 16thand17th. of cleanupactivitieson zations, thetwoprimaryschoolsandonlysecondaryschooltoorganizedays operations. OnUnionIsland,SusGrenworkedwithseveralothernon-profitorgani- — Visit www.bonaireturtles.orgformoreinformation. Just keepthesesimplerulesinmindwhenencounteringbabyturtles,andmake Please keepyourdistanceandleavehatchlingsundisturbed.Topreventdisorienta- You canhelpsaveourendangeredseaturtleswiththefollowing“Hands- Did youknowthatonlyaboutonein1,000seaturtlehatchlingsmakesit In 2016,tocelebrateSTCB’s25thanniversary,localcompaniesadopted25sea In 2015,STCBlaunchedapilotprojectcalledAdopt-A-Nest,offeringlocalcompa- September 12thwasthestartofanewweekin-watersurveysatLac,anditturned Four timesayear,SeaTurtleConservationBonaire(STCB)staffandvolunteers Sea TurtleConservationBonaireTagsFirstLoggerhead Joseph highlightedthe Program Managerof A totalof110bags Some oftheareascleaned UnionIslandishometojustunder3,000residentsandalsoSusGren’s Continued frompreviouspage to changetheirbehaviortowardslittering’ mangroves wasachore.‘Wereallywantpeople Pulling discardedhouseholdappliancesoutofthe

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1234DIWALI.COM went to press. But Paint Brushes Epoxy Resins Sanding Paper & Discs Hand & Power Tools Houseware & Cookware Marine Plywood Compass and read our Calendar in www.cruisingoutpost.com/cruis- magazine and Tradewind Radio magazine and Tradewind Compass Cruising Outpost Got a favorite event? Meanwhile, happy planning for a fun-filled 2016- Note: All information was correct to the best of our And There’s Still More! and beyond, the pace doesn’t And throughout March just a smattering of the wide This article mentions on special Our December issue will have a feature • Then head to Portsmouth, Dominica for the second for the second to Portsmouth, Dominica • Then head • dates change and events come and go, so please double check dates and venues. Tell us at [email protected]. Caribbean Christmas and New Year’s Eve events — lighted boat parades, fireworks and more! Be sure to check out our comprehensive Annual Calendar of Events for 2017 in the January issue. 2017 season! knowledge as this issue of ing-outpost-events slow down. stay tuned to array of events you might enjoy, so future issues of on the fun! each monthly issue to avoid missing out island. Then cruisers are invited to return to the St. to the St. return invited to are Then cruisers island. Happy Night the Friday to attend Yacht Club Croix boats suggest The Bucknells and fun. for music Hour at is limited dock space Teague Bay. There anchor in at the dock. well, but it is shallow the club as to Week, February 12th Appreciation annual Yachtie Association of Yacht by the Portsmouth 19th, hosted by Offshore (PAYS) and sponsored Security The week includes Hank Schmidt. Passagemaking’s tours and nightly discounted island free moorings, to take lots of school supplies for socials. Don’t forget Elementary School, plus gar- the Roosevelt Douglas new effort to help raise food for dening tools for a has a collection box and cruisers school lunches. PAYS supplies there. can drop off donated St. Maarten with a Cruisers’ will rock Kimsha Beach, 2017. Want more? Cruising Party on February 25th, Party will be at Nanny Cay, Outpost’s BVI Cruisers’ Tortola on March 6th. Left: The annual Bequia Mount Gay Music Fest is a Left: The annual Bequia Mount Gay Music Bay and must. Anchor or pick up a mooring in Admiralty through 22nd boogie the weekend away, January 19th Hindu Festival Below: Trinidad celebrates the beautiful of Lights this month

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Mustique Blues Festival 2017 runs from January 18th to February 1st. Music Fest, January 19th through 22nd 2017, offers a weekend of live performances ranging from local steel pan music to traditional blues and rock ’n‘ roll to the latest soca, all right on the bayside. bequiatourism.com/ bequiamusicfest Association will host a Bequia Rendezvous on November 8th, starting with a Painkiller Party at the Frangipani Hotel, Bequia, complete with steel band music and free Pain Killers for Salty Dawgs and their friends from 5:00 to 7:00 will resound with live jazz, opera and chamber music music chamber opera and live jazz, with will resound will be its 2017 Festival; Barth Music the Saint during season. 33rd StBartsMusicFestival Croix, Sarah and GB Bucknell, are organizing an SSCA “gam” on January 12th, 2017. The plan is for a Potluck starting at 3:00PM at the St. Croix Yacht Club, with author and pirate-treasure researcher John Boyd presenting a program on St. Croix following the meal. The next day, John will organize a guided tour of the to the Rendezvous, on November 7th there will be a cocktail hour (5:00 to 6:30PM) and dinner at the Fig Tree Restaurant — cash bar and order from the menu. The grand finale of the Bequia Rendezvous is the Salty Dawg Northbound Rally from Bequia to Virgin Gorda, scheduled (weather permit- ting) for November 9th. Chain & Rope Anchors & Fenders Electric Wire Marine Hoses Bilge Pumps Lubricants & Oils FOR YOUR MARINE SUPPLIES AND SO MUCH MORE FOR z

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http://bvifoodfete.com/events Johnsons Hardware Johnsons Continued from previous page previous page from Continued • If you’re in the British Virgin Islands this month, • In Trinidad & Tobago, where the population is • In Trinidad & Tobago, where the population Cultural Festivals region hasCaribbean culture is not all Carnivals — the • Less world-famous than Trinidad Carnival, but • Less world-famous than Trinidad Carnival, • But if you want to fête till you sweat, be in Trinidad be in Trinidad you sweat, to fête till if you want • But http://martinicaonline.com/carnival-martinique your taste buds are in for a treat. The BVI Food Fête includes “Taste of the BVI” on Tortola on November 5th and on Virgin Gorda on November 19th; the Peter Island Caribbean Food Festival on November 11th and 12th; the Jost Van Dyke Pork Festival on November 13th; and the Anegada Lobster Festival on November 26th and 27th. of savory Indian and non-Indian vegetarian delicacies. The festival culminates with magnificent fireworks complemented by the thunder of bamboo cannons and the sparkle of “star-lights” in villages across the coun- try. Diwali 2016 will be celebrated on November 3rd. www.gotrinidadandtobago.com approximately 40 percent Indian, Diwali — the Hindu approximately 40 percent Indian, Diwali holiday, Festival of Lights — is celebrated as a national light displays. with special events and extravagant Diwali celebrations in Trinidad begin nine days before the actual event. During those nine nights there are performances by East Indian cultural practitioners, a folk theatre, an exhibition of Hinduism, nightly wor- ship of Mother Lakshmi (the goddess of wealth), the lighting of myriad festivals ranging from the celebration of religious holidaysfestivals ranging from the celebration of religious are: to the celebration of food. Some notable favorites perhaps even sexier (watch for packs of she-devils and perhaps even sexier (watch for packs of of costumed men in elaborate drag) are the five days end on Ash revelry in Fort-de-France, Martinique that the burning of Wednesday — March 1st, 2017 — with the giant effigy of King Vaval. will blow you away. Carnival Monday and Tuesday will will blow you away. Carnival Monday and get there early be February 27th and 28th, 2017, but climax. — there are lots of events prior to the two-day for the Caribbean’s biggest annual bacchanal, with with bacchanal, annual biggest Caribbean’s for the par- parades, endless music, spectacular steel band that expanses of flesh) and costumes (and ties, shows — NOVEMBER 2016 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 26 and conversationinthebownetsunderastar-studdedskyuntil11:00 that herfatherhadthesamelastnameasours. To oursurprise,whenvisitingLisa’sparents’graveswithher,sheeagerlyshowedus women owneverything)andtheirreligiousbeliefs(allaredescendantsoffourstars). truly enlighteningorationabouttheKunaYalaculture,theirmatriarchalsociety(the intoxicating viewsfromthemountaintops—andallwhileLisawasdeliveringa in magnificentwaterfallsandjumpingintotherefreshingpoolsbelow,enjoying hiking throughthreeKunacemeteries,exploringtheemerald-greenjungle,playing to hikewithLisa.Wetoldthemitwouldbeanabsolutelyunforgettableexperience. the celebrityKunaYalatransvestite.Thiswouldbeoursecondandfriends’firsttime boats intheanchorage.WestagedthereforahikejunglenextdaywithLisa, Blas Islands.WehadsailedfromBanaduptoSalardup,whereoursweretheonlytwo byBillandJoAnneHarris storms toshame! of cruisingdescendeduponus.ItwouldputanyoursummerTexasthunder- decks. Soonafter,theworstthunderstormwehaveeverexperiencedinallouryears lionfish wehadspearedandwereofftobedforagood,longsleep. went forasnorkel.Ourfriendslaterjoinedinthefun.Wehadanearlydinnerof hours past“cruisers’midnight”.Thenextday,weworkedonafewboatprojectsand Afterwards, weinvitedourBrazilianfriendsoverfordinnerandenjoyedcocktails Under abrightbluesky,wehadfabulousall-dayadventure,whichconsistedof THE All waspeacefuluntilthewindbegantopickupandheavyrainpelting Zapped Well. MotherNaturehadotherideasforusthatnight. ELECTRIFYING wrath ofMotherNaturestruckourtrimaran, We and our Brazilian buddyboat were cruising together in the San We andourBrazilianbuddyboatwerecruisingtogetherintheSan EVENT! AN beauty of the Marina. Marina. the of beauty natural the with Aruba in facility shopping and entertainment largest the combining community waterfront picturesque this of much over stretches It marina. beautiful most island‘s the is Marina Located at 12° 31' 2.3124'' N 70° 2' 16.8'' W, Renaissance W, Renaissance 16.8'' 2' 31' 12° at N70° 2.3124'' Located The Renaissance Marina, located in the heart of heart the in located Marina, Renaissance The Casino and can accommodate more than 50 yachts. yachts. 50 than more accommodate can and Casino Oranjestad is part of the Renaissance Aruba Resort and and Resort Aruba Renaissance ofthe part is Oranjestad Ultra , thispastAugust. PM

—two SEAN WAUGH / NOAA NATIONAL SEVERE STORMS LABORATORY (NSSL) LABORATORY STORMS SEVERE NATIONAL NOAA / WAUGH SEAN or checkingthings. the terriblelightning.Noonewantstobeoutsideondeckinthoseconditionsstowing would strike.Andofcourseitstruckwhenthenightwaspitchblack—exceptfor However, wedidnothavegoodinternetthatnightanddidn’tknowthisweather point tocheckthissiteonanightlybasisforpossibleupcomingbadweather. — www.weather.msfc.nasa.gov/goes/goeseasthurri.htmlandwehadmadea towels andtoiletpaperwehavestoredthere. stashed himselfasfarhecouldamongstthegiantbox-store-sizepacksofpaper berations fromtheclashingthunder.SailorKittyboltedintootherstateroomand and gluedtoeachotherinbed,withtheboathullourbodiesfeelingrever- unlike anyonecouldeverimagine.Theentireskylituplikedaylight!Wewerescared struck thewater.Itwasstrikingextremelyclosetobothboats,andalightshow had morelight. away fromus. Interestingly, wewerezappedbytheverylastlightningstrikebeforestormrolled beeping. Weknewwehadbeenzapped,butdidnotknowtowhatextent. heard anexceptionallyloudPOP.Ourinverter/chargeralarmimmediatelybegan The trimaran — enjoyingthecalmbeforestorm Suddenly at3:00 All aroundthe Our friendsaboard We hadjustacoupleofhoursbeforedaybreakanddecidedtocheckitallwhenwe Ultra Ultra AM anchored outatMiriadupintheSanBlasIslandsofPanama , afterapproximatelytwohoursofthisunforgettablestorm,we S/V BlueSky , weheardPOP,CRASH,BAM,CRACKLE,aslightningbolts Operating Hours: Mon - Sat, from 8am to6pm 8am from -Sat, Mon Hours: Operating www.renaissancemarina.com website: our visit or +297 at 588-0260 byphone us Contact available. machines ice and showers are there convenience your aday. For hours 24 duty on guards security with TV satellite electricity, 60Hz 110/220/360V and water running fresh supplies marina The hadgivenustheinfoaboutagreatweathersite —Continued onnextpage NOVEMBER 2016 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 27 culos culo de —Continued on next page or our personal favorite, or our personal chocosana Above: Static electricity made our hair go wild, too! flying the flag of its own ‘banana republic’ , including one while we were underway. We were completely blinded by the , including one while we were underway. We were completely Ultra , which translates from Spanish to English as “chicken ass”. Our Colombian as “chicken ass”. Our from Spanish to English , which translates Continued from previous page Continued from We have heard of other cruisers experiencing 70-mile-per-hour chicken ass winds, We have heard of other cruisers experiencing 70-mile-per-hour Preparations Before the Lightning familiar with the culos de Since we have been in this area for a while now, we are A Note on Chicken Ass Storms A Note on Chicken landfall in of the woods (Martha made extremely rare in this neck Hurricanes are however we only experienced a maximum of 55 mph. We have survived several however we only experienced a maximum of 55 mph. de pollo percent on our instruments to torrential rain and 50 mph winds, and depended 100 navigate through the reefs. are a whole other issue. Since pollo. However, the area’s notorious lightning storms has the true answer of how lightning is so random and unpredictable, no one really done some research and also to avoid it or protect against a strike. However, we had as to not encounter learned from other boaters, to take some necessary precautions done the following before our the excessive damage that lightning can cause. We had lightning strike: pollo came to be. The nickname for culo de pollo Marco told us how the friend Commodore the since after these brief but wicked storms, the tops of Colombians named it thus, and look like the plumes on the behind of a chicken. coconut trees are shredded Panama in 1969), but we do experience another weather phenomenon. Here on another weather phenomenon. but we do experience Panama in 1969), (the Pacific event comes from the southeast side, this weather Panama’s Caribbean Caribbean side ranges, shoots down the travels over the mountain Choco region), but can last approximately 15 minutes, It usually lasts and quickly accelerates. one of two names, longer. It is called — Left: NOVEMBER 2016 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 28 possible riggingormastdamage,too.Weinformedhimthatwedidnotfindany. running gearforanentryandexitoflightning.Wethencheckedoutthetopsides an immediatein-the-waterinspectionbycheckingallthrough-hullsandunderwater some repairsthatwereoutofourrealmexpertise.Herequestedweperform ly electricianwhospeaksthreelanguagesfluently.Wehiredhimtoassistuswith Pierreic, originallyfromParis,France.Heisanextremelyknowledgeableandfriend- we couldnotrepaironourown. consuming processofidentifyingdamageditems,wecompiledalistthingsthat solar, wewerechargedenoughtopickuptheanchorandmovebackBanadup. ning. Weranthemainenginetochargebatteriesandwiththat,combined generator) withthemultimeter.Theywerealllow,havingbeendamagedbylight- day! Wetextedourfriendsandtoldthemwewouldseetomorrow. 125 feetofchainanda40-kiloRocna,therewasnowaythathappeningthis go upordown.Wedecidedthatwewouldtrytopickitmanually.However,with when wetriedtopickupouranchor,thewindlasswascompletelydead.Itwouldnot vincing, theyreluctantlypickeduptheirhookandheadedbacktoBanadup.But We toldourfriendstogoaheadandwewouldcatchupwiththem.Aftermuchcon- move toananchoragethatwaslessremote,incaseofmore,undiscovereddamage. aforementioned instruments—theyhadbeenfriedandwouldneedtobereplaced. replaced thealternatorwithourspareBalmar80.Afterthis,stillnochangein fired uptheengine,butstillneithertachnorhourmeterwasworking.Hethen had disintegratedfromthelightning.Hereplacedten-ampfuseandonceagain ing thealternator.Hethendiscoveredthatfuseon28-year-oldZapStopsystem engine-hour meterwerenotchanging.Hewassoonintheenginecompartmentcheck- thanks totheremote.Billstartedmainengineandsawthattachometer inverter/charger wasnotcooperating,butthatsounusual,andmostlikely while wewouldbeevaluatingourpossibledamage. were completelyfried.Weofferedtohelpthemwithanythingwecould,andmean- had beentheirVHFantennaandsteaming/anchorlights.Manyofelectronics they hadbeendirectlyhitandshardsofburnedplasticontheirdeckthatonce the boatfrombowtosternforanypossibledamage. outside ofthe“cage”withoutdisturbingwhatisinside. the ovenandmicrowaveactasFaradaycages—electricalcurrentflowsover tronics, werestoredinthemicrowaveoven.No,weweren’ttryingnewrecipes,but GPS. Otherelectronicitems,suchaslaptops,handheldVHF,andothersmallelec- plotter wasstoredinsidetheoven,alongwithsparechartplotterandhandheld disperse current. battery cablethatreaches12inchesintothewater,bothportandstarboard,to — We wereblessedtobeintroducedbyourfriendsagentlemanthenameof After spendingcountlesshoursperformingtheextremelytediousandtime- Results ofOurDamageEvaluation We testedourhousebatterybankaswellotherbatteries(mainengineand After severalhoursintheengineroom,nexttaskwastopickupanchorand We cametothebeliefthatwehad“only”receivedasidestrikefromtheirboat.Our We calledourfriendstoaskiftheyhadbeenzapped,too.Theyinformedusthat At firstlight,Billmadecoffeeandwewerepreparingforourdayaheadofchecking The MorningAfter • SSB,VHFandchartplotterweredisconnectedtheRayMarineC120chart- • StainlesssteelU-clampswereattachedtoastainless-steelshroudwithlarge Continued frompreviouspage The enginesarenowdiscontinuedbutwe haveastockofthelastthem. ekn 15Mrn niePerkins M225TiMarineEngine Perkins M135MarineEngine The PerkinsM135andM225Tiarethelastnew non-electronic 6 cylindermarineenginesavailableonthemarket. Contact Parts&Power todaywhilststockslast! The LastoftheirBreeds... damage. Thefuseontheoldtransientvoltage-spikeprotectorhaddisintegrated The dayafterthebigzap,Billwasinengineroomhuntingdownlightning pronunciation of NMEA as “enema”. He also liked to say that we “had been touched”. pronunciation ofNMEAas“enema”.Healsolikedtosaythatwe“hadbeentouched”. lots of gated solarpanelproblems,didgroundrepairs,checkedtheVHFradio,andrewired na, identifieddamagedbatteries,checkedallAT10andNMEAconnections,investi- touched”, whichtranslatestolightningdamage.HerepairedthedamagedGPSanten- hand cornerfromthestrike. since theyweresevenyearsold—butnowallhadabulgeintheupperleft- We hadbeenreadytoreplacealleightbatteriesinthebankafewmonthsanyway, screen remotepanel, tachometer, engine-hourmeter,WiFiantenna,GPSinverter/chargerLCD tor, spreader/anchor/steaminglights,DVDplayer,TV,router,ZapStopfuse, We couldbarelywalkinourmainsalonwithouttrippingoversomething. boxes oftools,wiring,boatparts,andcompartmentcoverslyingallovertheplace. 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Continued from previous page Continued from You can see more about their ‘Most Wickedly Electrifying Event’ on Bill and JoAnne’s You can see more about their ‘Most Wickedly Electrifying We absolutely love this place, but we now have another name for the amazing San We absolutely love this place, but we now have another We cannot thank everyone enough for all of their advice and support while we were of their advice and support everyone enough for all We cannot thank A Footnote some school we went to shore to deliver we arrived back in Banadup, The day after YACHTULTRA1 You Tube Channel. Blas Islands other than Kuna Yala. Lately, we have affectionately been calling it Blas Islands other than Kuna Yala. Lately, we have “Lightning Land”. sacred wooden statuettes of a Kuna man and woman dressed in traditional clothing. sacred wooden statuettes of a Kuna man and woman spirits than others. Blessed They are believed to be alive, with some having stronger luck. We definitely could have by the shaman, they are also believed to bring good used those two days before! the main house and brought back a wonderful surprise: a pair of the main house and brought back a wonderful surprise: going through this experience. We were glad to have only been slightly touched by glad to have only been slightly this experience. We were going through lightning them and said friends. We had lunch with powdered milk to our Kuna supplies and into return in a few months. Suddenly the mother ran our goodbyes until we would — from others damage totals we heard stories. Some US-dollar us their lightning sank from a loss was when a boat to 100 thousand. 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To our surprise the Selden’s steps were in real life much more slender than we expected from the pictures. We thought a lot about the step interval, and the final interval of little less than 50 centimetres works per- fectly. Only at the spreaders there is a little longer gap where we need to be more careful when climbing over there. two foldable mast steps at the base of the mast. We have a lot of stuff there in addi- tion to winches — like cleats, halyards, etcetera. Having two foldable steps at the base of the mast increased the cost of the steps only negligibly but now there is nothing that sticks out below a two-metre height, keeping the deck tidy. It also means there are fewer places for us to hit our heads when working at the mast. www.suwena.net WWW.SUWENA.NET mast without a bosun’s chair. Then I started a bosun’s chair. Then I started mast without Li’l Iolaire In my early days of exploring the Eastern Caribbean, of exploring the Eastern In my early days In some areas, such as parts of the Western parts of the Western In some areas, such as season starts, check the So, before the next cruising pilotage situation, if Whenever there is a tricky As a bonus, at anchor those crewmembers who are So step on up. The view from the lower spreaders often without the aid of a detailed chart, I or one of my the aid of a detailed chart, often without a lot of time conning crew would spend 70s, with Until I reached my middle lower spreader. still climb external halyards I could the aid of the Iolaire’s sailing um mast with internal halyards. Because of the inter- internal halyards. Because um mast with me to climb it was almost impossible for nal halyards, Li’l Iolaire’s made climbing to the lower spreaders. The mast steps it regularly when entering spreaders easy and I did anchorages. harbors and exploring new aren’t very accurate. But Caribbean, electronic charts cruising yacht in the I think every skipper of every now, with internal halyards Caribbean will realize that of having a crewmember almost universal, the chances to con the boat is zero — climb to the lower spreader unless the mast has steps. steps that appeal to you various catalogues, find mast as the lower spreaders. and install them as far that you can do with the Installing mast steps is a job some light line, such as mast in the boat. A tip: run ends of the steps to Dyneema, between the outboard fouled. keep halyards from getting spreaders and the light is someone is on the lower clear. good, everything becomes crystal too nervous to go aloft under sail can climb the mast via the steps (plus a bosun’s chair for the “belt and suspenders” effect) and obtain wonderful views and photographs that are not available from deck level. is great! Street’s Guide Martinique ), and if there is good light and if an experi- ), and if there is good light MARINE ENGINEERING PARTS AND LUBRICANTS MARINE ENGINEERING PARTS We spent a week cruising the Grenadines using onlyWe spent a week cruising the You need to be able to see into the water when navigat- You need to be able to see into Height of eye is a key factor — the higher your eye- fortable. (We had a flag halyard on the starboard starboard had a flag halyard on the fortable. (We flag halyard on the spreader and we rigged another which tack we were port spreader so that no matter could be supplied with on, the person on the spreader cold Heineken.) entered the Tobago Cayseyeball navigation. We even an entrance that today somefrom the southern entrance, guide authors claim isbareboat managers and cruising read the sailing instruc- too difficult to use. But if you chart B31 or B311 (ortions on the back of Imray Iolaire in the piloting directions found to Trinidad in the spreaders or even onenced in eyeball navigator is is quite do-able. the foredeck, the southern entrance and this is best done withing in reef-encumbered areas, common sense to avoidthe sun overhead. If you use surface — i.e. not headingreflection and glare off the after 1500, or heading eastwest to enter or leave harbors the Caribbean relyingbefore 1100 — you can cruise navigation.almost completely on eyeball balls are off the deck, the better your view into the water. Eyeball navigation is much better from the bow than from the cockpit. Standing on top of the bow pulpit is much better than standing on deck. And a crewmember piloting from the lower spreaders has an even better view. MAST-STEP TWEAKS MAST-STEP by Don Street (www. Compass SUWENA’S once departed Grenada on a one- once departed Grenada on Iolaire

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This that dark indigo-blue navigation. You’ll quickly learn shallower, and reefs are water is deep, turquoise is brownish, for example. NOVEMBER 2016 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 32 run toseehowshewoulddo. motion. Everyonewouldbemiserable.Luckily,theshelterletustakeheronatrial to takeherback.Thereisnopointinkeepingadogonboatifitcan’tdealwith Her reactiontobeinginthecarmademedecidealmostimmediatelywewouldhave lutely terrifiedofeverything;Ihadmydoubtsshewouldmakeagoodliveaboardpet. been attheshelterforseveralmonthsbeforewescoopedherup.Shewasabso- of gettingabigdogtoprotectandlovemewentouttheportlight. dog ontotheboatfromdinghywouldproveahassle.Somyresearchanddreams Portuguese waterdog,GermanshepherdorDalmatian.Thesimpleactofgettingthe was onecatch.Weliveona44-footCSYcutter.Notwholelotofroomformy added fluffysecurity.FormonthsIresearchedwhichdogwasrightforme.Butthere guess approachingme.NotthatI’devertrainadogtobeaggressive,Ijustlikethe me adog.Smoothmove,dear,butthispuppydistractionwillonlylastsolong. Dog” dogshelter.Tryingtoappeaseorfendoffmyneedy,motherlyinstincts,hegot hurt”. Afteraweekoftheseremarks,hebroughtmetoSt.Martin’s“ILoveMyIsland not gettinganyyounger”wastoawkwardlyleavetheroombecausehis“stomach ity forthepasttenmonths.Still,noregretsthere. what haveIbeendoing?Island-hoppingintheCaribbean,avoidingallresponsibil- girl frommyneighborhoodnowhasahouseandbaby(ortwo)ontheway.And couples marryingyoungandstartingfamiliesasearly18yearsold.Almostevery energy wouldsoonbeleavingme.BeingfromthesoutheasternUS,Iamusedto After a few days of warming up to us, we did a small sail in Simpson Bay Lagoon. After afewdaysofwarminguptous,wedidsmallsailinSimpsonBayLagoon. We nowhaveMargo,ourpiratepup.RescuedinthedumpsofSt.Martin,shehad I, do,however,reallylovedogs.Especiallybigonesthatmakestrangerssecond My boyfriend’snaturalresponsetomecasuallybringingup,“Hey,youknow,I’m Call itaquarter-lifecrisis.AsIwasapproaching25,feltthatmyyouthand ISLAND DOG by ChelseaPyne = BOATDOG Margo isnotoneforwalksaroundthepark is notsosure) however, (Her friend, her legacy. finally fulfilled this islanddog a paddleboard, boogie boardand Mastering botha country dogs. other traitsthatdifferfromthebig- Caribbean “chillness”Ihavenoticed they exist.Andotherthantheir ageable doghere,thoughI’msure super-aggressive, hyperorunman- best dogsaround.Ihaveyettoseea St. Martinhavegottobesomeofthe this iswhatshewasmeanttodo. my choice—sheisanislandgirland her ridingwaves.Itwassimplynot her andaskhowImanagedtoget from homewouldseemypicturesof finally fulfilledherlegacy.Friends and apaddleboard,thisislanddog surfs. Masteringbothaboogieboard Margo herownboard.Ourdognow in scratches.Lovehurts. climbing myface,leavingmecovered likes toquicklyturnonmeandtry without her.Asafastswimmer,she beach soIcouldgoonalongswim would havetoberestrainedonthe us. Itgottothepointwhereshe the water,thenshewouldbejoining to thefactthatifweweregettingin a smartdog.Margoquicklywarmed resembles Yoda.Luckilyforus,she’s giant pointyears,shesomewhat is adorableandgoofy—withher er, pointerandChihuahuamix.She der collie,Australianshepherd,heel- comes from.Ourbestguessisbor- impossible totellwhatbreedsshe sand. Thisisthereveredislanddog? didn’t trustthelittleboyplayingin she wouldn’twalkdownitbecause ows. 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Many islands have organizations that provide care, food, medicine and shelter for medicine and shelter for Many islands have organizations that provide care, food, be made online, or, if you’re stray, abandoned or abused animals. Donations can events. Most centers have around, stop and volunteer at one of their fundraising with all proceeds going logo T-shirts, mugs and calendars available to purchase, (usually without government towards our furry friends. Always in need of help, funding) these organizations are making the islands safer for people, animals and the environment. the benefits highly outweigh the drawbacks. I greatly encourage other cruisers to the benefits highly outweigh the drawbacks. I greatly who need homes. Coconut look into adopting an island dog — there are so many and the joy the pups bring retrievers are known to love a good Caribbean adventure, will be well worth taking them on as crew. has now become more complicated and expensive — as we have to have a passport, has now become more complicated and expensive — as she has been so worth it. Our certificate of good health and all updated vaccines — will inevitably be covered cockpit gets blanketed in dog hairs and our saloon floors (hopefully not many) where in scratch marks — yet we don’t care. There will be times with an anxious dog who we will be cleaning up her messes on the deck and dealing aboard will become more chal- just needs a full motionless beach day. Certainly, life sleep peacefully knowing that lenging, but much more fulfilling as well. And we can changing or because she Margo will not wake us up crying because her diaper needs I will pamper and play with is hungry. She has become our pirate-pup baby; one that she’s perfect. until my next wave of maternal needs hits me. Until then, are not over. We have yet to to are not over. We have yet figure out how to potty train has her for longer sails. She been a trooper on six-hour St. sails from St. Martin to We Barts, but crossing a sea? she provided puppy pads, but in still has shown no interest is using them. Our best guess for to keep an eye on her, look signs of needing the bath- room, quickly move her onto the pad and reward her after- wards. Advice for this would be greatly appreciated! Although this training will be a nuisance, her added security to the boat is worth the trade- off. The increasing crime rates around the Caribbean, espe- cially in the cruising commu- nity, have made her an addi- tional alarm system for which we are thankful. life have made her one of the life have made her one of best dogs I have ever owned. And I have to say, for being born in the dumps and raised out in the shelter, she turned quite all right. be chased and fetched all day long, which makes getting toys for her much more makes getting toys for fetched all day long, which be chased and it. She is also not lying around! Have at got about 12,000 of them affordable — we’ve and mark her loves to sniff new things around the park. Sure, she one for walks that is. Every lies in the hunt. For iguanas, she can, but her true love territory where igua- surrounding the jetty. Sunbathing docked) we peruse the rocks morning (while a petite dog, and from behind. Margo is as we quietly approach nas line the rocks I also like to see loves to make them flee. get too close, but she sure knows not to and destroy the “treats” along the dock away, as they leave us little them scramble surrounding gardens. — NOVEMBER 2016 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 34

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The undersides of the The leaves are oval, are about ten centimetres long, growing alternately along the branch. The undersides of This is a true tropical tree, and it doesn’t like temperatures below 5°C, preferring temperatures in the 20s This is a true tropical tree, and it doesn’t like temperatures below 5°C, preferring temperatures in the Myristica fragrans The fruit of the nutmeg tree, technically a berry, has many uses. The yellow pericarp, or fleshy part, is used to The fruit of the nutmeg tree, technically a berry, has By the mid-19th century, after war and treaties changed the political landscape of the East Indies, the British By the mid-19th century, after war and treaties changed Nutmeg originated in the “original” Spice Islands, the Banda Islands of Indonesia. The value of this spice, and Nutmeg originated in the “original” Spice Islands, the As you travel through the Caribbean, every month there’s something special to look out for. As you travel through the Caribbean, every month there’s “For Pete’s sake, it’s a nutmeg, not a tulip!” Grenadian courtesy flag is upside down. For Grenada, This is one way of telling a visiting boatowner that their LOOK OUT FOR… convulsions, heart palpitations and hallucinations may all occur. The after-effects can last for several days after convulsions, heart palpitations and hallucinations may all occur. The after-effects can last for several days 1960s ingestion. After World War II, nutmeg was listed as one of the most abused “drugs”, and was mentioned in a as list of alternative campus drugs. It was used with betel nut in India as a hallucinogen, and has been ingested is a snuff, too. The amount of nutmeg that needs to be consumed by humans for these side effects to occur Too greater than the amount normally eaten. In addition, please remember that nutmeg is extremely toxic to dogs! much of a good thing? meg toxicity”. There is a chemical in nutmeg, farmer, and then dried in the sun. The more intact this lacy spice, the more valuable it is. The shiny brown seeds farmer, and then dried in the sun. The more intact this lacy spice, the more valuable it is. The shiny brown These are sent to the nutmeg processing plant, where they are dried indoors on long trays for about three months. into are then shelled, sorted for quality, bagged, and exported. Some of the nutmeg is further processed locally jams, jellies and syrup and sold “as is” for local consumption and to tourists. which is an aril (covering) of the seed; this is where the “Lady in a boat with the red petticoat” expression comes which is an aril (covering) of the seed; this is where the “Lady in a boat with the red petticoat” expression from. This is also how the nutmeg is represented on the Grenadian flag. three, as opposed to the larger clusters on the male trees. Since the male trees are not fruit bearing, they don’t three, as opposed to the larger clusters on the male trees. Since the male trees are not fruit bearing, they tend to be found in a commercial setting. smooth leaves are a lighter shade of green. (Celsius) to grow at its best. It does better in richer soils, and needs good drainage or the roots will eventually rot. (Celsius) to grow at its best. It does better in richer soils, and needs good drainage or the roots will eventually cocoa The nutmeg tree loves full sunlight, and it can often be found in mixed plantations, providing some shade for trees. Just don’t crowd them too much; give them a little space to stretch out. family. Nutmeg trees can take seven to nine years before coming into fruition, but will reach their peak after 20 family. Nutmeg trees can take seven to nine years before coming into fruition, but will reach their peak after years. The trees can eventually grow to a height of about 20 metres. Large numbers of nutmeg trees were destroyed in Grenada by Hurricane Ivan, and this had a heavy financial impact for years. A visit to a nutmeg plantation or a nutmeg-processing factory is a popular outing in Grenada, where this fragrant spice has long been a mainstay of the economy make nutmeg syrup and jam or jelly. Occasionally it is utilized to make candy. The next layer, the red lacy cover- make nutmeg syrup and jam or jelly. Occasionally it is very financially rewarding spice for nutmeg farmers. Under ing of the seed, is the mace. This is a highly prized and which can be used for mulch, and can also be pressed the mace is the shell, or hard outer covering of the nutmeg, in baking and cooking and to top drinks such as eggnog for oils. The inner core is nutmeg, used in grated form and rum punch. had carried some nutmeg transplants to the New World, notably Grenada in the Caribbean. However, it can also had carried some nutmeg transplants to the New World, evidenced by the sale of nutmeg and mace in many local be found on other Eastern Caribbean islands too, as “spice markets”. the mace that is also procured from the same fruit, was very high, and Arab traders kept the location of their the mace that is also procured from the same fruit, the 1500s, the Portuguese found the islands and began to source a secret from Venetian traders. Eventually, in permanent base. In 1621, the Dutch East India Company trade in these lucrative spices, but they never built a 14,000 of the 15,000 inhabitants. They quickly set up plan- forcibly took possession of the Banda Islands, killing took control of the island of Rhun through negotiation, tations and tried to maintain a monopoly. 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It is in line Friday, November 25th pairing up with a sliver Moon in Early morning will find Jupiter Thursday, November 24th moved closer to each other over the Mercury and Saturn have Monday, November 21th Monday, November for meteors from the rises keep your eye out Before the Moon Friday, November 18th Friday, November of binoculars horizon and maybe a pair a clear view of the western You will need size. This is the third of three Supermoons this year. The Moon will appear brighter size. This is the third of three Supermoons this year. moonrise as it breaks the and about 13 percent larger. It should be a spectacular Mercury has reached its furthest angular distance from the Sun. Actually that dis- Mercury has reached its furthest angular distance from not be visible to us because tance is slightly greater after midnight tonight but will the planet is already below the horizon. Aquarius until it makes its transition to Pisces in May 2022. Tonight as you look Aquarius until it makes its transition to Pisces in May will appear to almost touch towards the Moon you will find Neptune. The blue planet Moon. the line that separates the light and dark sides of the next two days offer a conjunction between Mars and the Moon in the goat-fish con- next two days offer a conjunction between Mars and stellation Capricornus. Venus. The Moon is increasing in brightness over the next few days. While just over Venus. The Moon is increasing in brightness over the in the west. half of Venus is illuminated it will remain very bright sky. However, tonight after sunset the conjunction between both sky. However, tonight after sunset the conjunction between objects can be more easily seen. though this is a minor shower, the meteors from the November though this is a minor shower, volume of shooting stars this period. Orionids will add to the total 6th. This shower is active from November 14th to December Moon also Sun and reaches the New Moon phase at 0818. The days ago so reached its farthest distance from Earth a couple of not be as the Moon and Sun’s combined effect on our tides will pronounced. the constellation Virgo, the Virgin. Spica, the brightest star in Virgin. Spica, the brightest star in the constellation Virgo, the Spica is actually two stars that are Virgo, will also appear nearby. takes four days for them to complete very close to each other. It an orbit around each other. might find it ested in Mars and the future of Mars exploration you in the interesting to know that November 28th is the winter solstice northern hemisphere on Mars. last few days. They are still positioned just above the western hori- last few days. They are still The line joining these planets is zon becoming visible after sunset. with Mercury positioned just left or near parallel to the horizon south of Saturn. Alpha Monocerotids meteor shower. It remains to be seen but the Alpha Monocerotids meteor anywhere from five to 400 meteors per amount of meteors could be radiate from the east near the uni- hour. The shooting stars will corn constellation named Monoceros. to see Mercury near “the heart of the scorpion” Antares. After the Sun sets at the Sun sets at scorpion” Antares. After near “the heart of the to see Mercury above star Antares to begin brightening Mercury and the red giant 1739 wait for a fully illumi- direction. You will also find a slightly south of west the horizon in higher in the above Mercury. Still positioned about seven degrees nated Saturn of Sagittarius. Venus sitting in the eye western sky is — NOVEMBER 2016 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 38 non-stick cookingspray. enough edgestoliftcakefrompanwhencooked.Alsospraythealuminumfoilwith your galley. Try itandIthinkyouwillbeconvincedthatbakingcandonewithoutheatingup all about. every mealinheraluminumcookware.Itmakesyouwonderwhatthefusswas passed awayat98withoutexperiencinganyproblemsfromcookingvirtually cause ofcancerorAlzheimer’sdiseaseseemunfounded.Mum,blesshersoul, a verysuccessfulwayofyieldingexcellentbakedgoods. fitting lid.Apressurecookerisperfect.Thisnotonlyacoolwaytocookbutalso mother wasstillsuccessfullyusingthatcookware. be aninvestmentwellworththemoney.Manyyearslater,atageof96,my Quite remarkable,webelieved! raising thelidofnewpanforfirsttimeandexposingaperfectlybakedcake. moist cakeontopofthestoveandnotuseoven.Istillrememberhertentatively mum themostduringsalespitchwasfactthatshecouldcookadelicious, salesman whoshowedmymumsomeamazingcookware.Thethingthatimpressed want isanovenheatingupyourgalleymorethannormal. Stovetop CoffeeCake Come to Plenty ofmooringsandlarge dinghy dockfor easy accessto therestaurant +bar Spray thepotwithnon-sticksprayandthenlineitaluminumfoil,leavinglong 1 egg 2 1/4Cupsflour,divided 1 teaspoonsalt 1/4 Cupwhitesugar 1 packetactivedryyeast 3/4 Cupwarmwater 1 Tablespooncornsyrup 1/2 Cupbrownsugar 1/4 Cupcandiedormaraschinocherriesandchoppedpecanswalnuts 1/3 Cupmeltedbutter Stove-Top CoffeeCake Here isarecipefordeliciouscoffeecakeusingthestovetopmethodbaking. As anaside,theconcernandscareaboutaluminumcookwarebeingapossible Well, thesameresultsarepossibletoday,usingaheavilycladpanwithsnug- The heavyaluminumpotsandpanswerepriceybutmyfatherdecidedtheywould When Iwasayoungboy,about60yearsago,wewerevisitedbydoor-to-door Try thisbakingmethodwhenyou’recruisinginthetropicsandlastthingyou SAINT LUCIA‘S MOST PICTURESQUE WATERFRONT ALFRESCO DINING Phone: (758) 451-4974 VHF Radio Channel 16 Free Wi-Fi Free 16 Channel Radio VHF 451-4974 (758) Phone: Complimentary 3-course mealfor theCaptain withpartiesof6ormore Exclusive to theisland,enjoy oneof several SteakStone menuoptions! Keep Coolwith 3 billiard tables complimentary to patrons ofDoolittle‘s Happy hourdailyfrom 5-7pmand10-11pm Light provisioning available includingice DOO IN BEAUTIFUL MARIGOT BAY Open from 8am-midnight daily much or BY ROSSMAVIS DOO little? coffee orteaforbreakfastanafternoontreat. fully placingontothesecondplate.Peelofffoilandservecakewarm,with foil. Placeonaplate,putanotherplatetopandturnthecakeupsidedown,care- ated bystovetopsisnotallequal. it cookforabout30minutes.Itmaywellneedsometweaking,theheatgener- to breathe,ifusingapressurecooker). fruit andnuts,etc.Placethelidontopan(removingpressurevalve,toallowcake to formasoftbatter.Spoonthisbatterovertheentirebottomofpan,covering well forabouttwominutes. minutes andthenaddsugarsalt,mixingwithfork.Thenacupofflour.Beat fruit andnuts. chopped nutsintothebutter.Sprinklebrownsugaranddrizzlecornsyrupover This deliciousrecipecanbethestarttoyourimaginativestovetopcookery. When done,carefullyremovethecakefrompanbyliftingwithaluminum Let itriseforaboutonehourbeforeplacingonalowtomedium-hotcooktop. Add theeggandsecondcupofflour(andalittlemoreifneeded),mixingwell Meanwhile, sprinkleyeastintowarmwaterinasmallbowl.Letriseforabout5 Spread themeltedbutterontoaluminumfoillining,thensprinklecherriesand NOVEMBER 2016 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 39 : The Carenage: Monday - Thursday 8 am to 5:30 pm Friday until 8:45 pm Saturday until 1:00 pm Tel: (473) 440-2588 Grand Anse: Monday - Thursday 9 am to 5:30 pm Friday & Saturday until 7:00 pm Tel: (473) 444-4573 , New Rules — Readers Readers, Read in in a global perspective Compass Compass Next Month’s Compass Protecting our marine environment … and much more! Changes in island yachting regulations Send your letters to [email protected]. Hurricane Matthew struck Haiti on October 7th. You struck Haiti on October Hurricane Matthew Charity is a Registered Canadian Our organization Me account at www. We have a new Go Fund and up-to-date If you want data on the hurricane Thank you for your support. YOU! WE WANT TO HEAR FROM We want to hear from YOU! boat name or shoreside Be sure to include your name, consumer complaints or We do not publish individual BOATERS’ HELP FOR HAITI BOATERS’ HELP Stock Up on the widest selection and the best prices in Grenada at our two conveniently located supermarkets. Whether it’s canned goods, dairy products, meat, fresh vegetables or fruits, toiletries, household goods, or a fine selection of liquor and wine, The Food Fair has it all and a lot more. Hubbard’s JONAS BROWNE & HUBBARD (G’da.) Ltd. Special Caribbean Holiday Season Events We do not publish anonymous letters; however, your We do not publish anonymous letters; however, your name may be withheld from print at your request. Please keep letters shorter than 600 words. Letters may be edited for length, clarity and fair play. can help us help Haitians affected by the storm. Haitians affected by the can help us help to a Haitian Every dime goes that has no overhead. All vessels no staff. All are volunteers. hand. We pay have to pay relief supplies to Haiti and crew carrying Canadian tax We can send you a their own way. are on our documentation numbers receipt. All our website: www.friendsofileavachehaiti.com. or you can go direct to our gofundme.com/2t9c597w, pay pal account at www.friendsofileavachehaiti.com/ to-donate.html Page at Friends of Ile a news, “like” our Facebook Vache Haiti. Bruce Leeming Friends of Ile a Vache Dear contact you (preferably by address, and a way we can e-mail) if clarification is required. (Kudos are okay!) individual regatta results complaints. Dear use as S/V Silverheels III Readers, Compass We have a floating, waterproof, six-watt DSC-GPS The spare battery pack is augmented by a blank bat- There are many other suitable VHF hand-held radios The overboard crew must be conscious, and the Mike was read his rights and placed under arrest for his rights and placed under Mike was read at the Guard boat arrived back When the Coast our original title and The next morning we located a lesson for the entirePlease let our experience be In the end, had we not furnished proof, we would not PREPARING FOR CREW OVERBOARD Here’s what Lynn and I on enabled VHF “handie talkie” with water-activated strobe. Ours is a four-year-old Standard Horizon HX851with two rechargeable lithium battery packs. tery tray accommodating commonly available AAA cells. This blank battery tray might prove to be a lifesaver in a liferaft when the rechargeables die. Just carry a big bag of AAA cells in your ditch bag as cheap insurance. on the market as well. ICOM’s newest slim-profile M93D will likely generate plenty of interest at boat shows this year. radio must be held out of the water; then punch the red DSC distress button. Every VHF-DSC equipped vessel within a few miles (including the sleeping off- watch crew of their own vessel; arguably the closest to the unfortunate swimmer) will sound the loud distress alarm, displaying date, time, MMSI and position of the COB on their VHF screens and interfaced chart plot- ters. Our chart plotter, upon receiving a DSC position, will plot a course to the COB’s last reported position with the touch of one button. Ken Goodings S/V Silverheels III a Crew Over-Board (COB) radio beacon. The helmsper- son wears a fully charged VHF handheld radio on their safety harness/PFD. The radio is always worn, and powered on in GPS mode. graphs to show them photos of the dinghy that were them photos of the dinghy graphs to show it didn’t help. without a serial number, years old, but So, because receiving stolen property. suspicion of was stolen a call to say our motor someone placed any kind of then left without providing from him, and was arrested motor was his, Mike proof that the not find a receipt. because he could them and he was there to meet dock, a prosecutor police. Mike assured the talked to both Mike and the proof of ownership by prosecutor he could provide agreed to release the next day so the prosecutor to cut our motor lock him. However, they did have our motor. At that off our dinghy and impound Mike didn’t have to sit in point, we were just happy a jail cell. Mike took the docu- our original Texas registration. charges were dropped and ments to the police and all asked if he could press our motor returned. Mike individual that started this harassment charges on the or contact information had and learned that his name not been recorded anywhere. in St. Maarten, propercruising community. Especially for any and all boats, din- documentation is expected fellow cruisers who haveghies included. We know many friends on handshakepurchased used motors from your purchase receipt ordeals. Please ensure you have something dated where the motor serial number is recorded. Take a photo of the serial number if you can. have gotten our motor back. Jennifer Simpson S/V Three Sheets Dear Compass would have Iolaire . , I wish that it had

' was also inspected as well as Li’l Iolaire S R and E M , , Readers, Three Sheets Iolaire U D . The officers then contacted the Coast A R Compass (www.caribbeancompass.com/online/ Compass Compass Compass E O Yachts should certainly visit Grenville and do the Regarding Lexi Fisher’s article, “Grenville: Grenada’s GRENVILLE IS GREAT I would really appreciate if you could underline for As TS Matthew passed through the Eastern Caribbean Thanks a lot for your publication and for the article Thanks a lot for your publication A WORD TO STORM STAY-ABOARDS Unfortunately, since we had purchased our dinghy All six police officers and three Coast Guard mem- Six officers arrived to investigate, asking if Mike had Mike had joined a friend at a bar onshore on this THE IMPORTANCE OF DOCUMENTATION We had an unfortunate experience in Simpson Bay FFORUM READERS' RREADERS' tour Lexi recommends. Another day you could visit tour Lexi recommends. Another day you could visit Belmont Plantation, a working estate, and the St. Antoine rum distillery with its original water-powered cane grinder. Then head back to the boat and enjoy your sundowners in a quiet, bug-free anchorage cooled by a tradewind breeze that does not die out at night. Don Street Formerly of visited Grenville more often. (www.caribbeancompass.com/online/september- 16compass_online.pdf, page 30) been written 50 years ago as, if so, Second City”, in the September issue of Dear your readers that aboard a sailing vessel at anchor is your readers that aboard a sailing vessel at anchor is not the safest place to be during a storm. I understand how hard it could be leaving a ship before a storm or a hurricane to reach a shelter on shore; but even in the worst case (meaning your boat is lost) you will be alive. Furthermore, as a tropical wave can suddenly become a violent storm or a hurricane, “anticipation” is a key word. Best regards, Edouard Perrier, Directeur Centre Regional de Surveillance et de Sauvetage Antilles – Guyane Martinique islands in late September, we coordinated some search islands in late September, we coordinated some search and rescue operations to help people who chose to stay on board, at anchor, during the storm. Fortunately, no casualties have to be reported. about Fort-de-France MRCC’s 15th anniversary in about Fort-de-France MRCC’s July’s july16compass_online.pdf, page 5) Dear motor from a friend in Texas in 2009, we could not find the paperwork for the motor. I pulled up my photo- bers were extremely professional and respectful and we, of course, cooperated fully. I think they knew this was a bogus report and were at this point just doing their jobs. Guard, who drove them out to look for the paperwork. While Mike searched for documents, our vessel was thor- oughly searched and inspected for safety equipment. All paperwork for our entry forms. We were questioned thoroughly about our last ports of call and our history on the water. proof of ownership of our dinghy motor. Mike explained that all of our paperwork was on our anchored vessel, Three Sheets evening when a liveaboard from the area climbed in our dinghy, took the cover off the motor and recorded the serial number. He then came into the bar and claimed that someone had stolen his dinghy motor, holding the number as “proof”. When Mike realized he was talking about our motor, he quickly explained that it was not, while the man threatened to “punch [Mike] in the head and drop him to the floor.” The man then claimed the police were on the way, and left the bar. Mike just assumed he wasn’t serious about the police. Until they showed up. Dear Lagoon, St. Maarten on October 22nd that taught us a valuable lesson on paperwork. 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