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On the cover: Foredeck action on Lionel Pean’s French Volvo 70, SFS, which placed second in IRC Canting class in the ninth edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 race. See Regatta News on page 12 Compass covers the Caribbean! From Cuba to Trinidad, from Panama to Barbuda, we’ve got the news and views that sailors can use. We’re the Caribbean’s monthly look at sea and shore. Compass gives us a connection to learn of coming events, cool places to travel, handy ways of solving problems, and to the people who share our wacky and wonderful lifestyle. Through people, their stories, advice and technical information, the Compass brings all of us closer, though we flit about across the entire . Mary Heckrotte S/V Camryka

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Nearly 140 yachts gathered for Dominica’s Nearly 140 yachts gathered Appreciation Week second annual Yachtie What is the Portsmouth Association of Yacht Services? Continued from previous page previous page from Continued The usual conglomeration of small vessels converging on an arriving yacht in some The usual conglomeration of small vessels converging on an arriving yacht in some Trash disposal is correctly done by the association members; it is recommended Trash disposal is correctly done by the association members; it is recommended Once in the harbor, each guide takes special pride in assisting new boats and Once in the harbor, each guide takes special pride in assisting new boats and PAYS guides not only welcome boats as they arrive in the harbor and assist them PAYS guides not only welcome boats as they arrive in the harbor and assist them We hope to see you again in 2018 — and this time, bring all your friends and We hope to see you again in 2018 — and this time, bring all your friends and The Dominica Marine Association president, Hubert Winston, commented, “On The Dominica Marine Association president, Hubert Winston, commented, “On Yachtie Appreciation Week 2017 was a success and a special thank you goes to all Yachtie Appreciation Week 2017 was a success and a special thank you goes to During the last days of the week-long party, we watched PAYS mixing concrete and During the last days of the week-long party, we watched PAYS mixing concrete and The schedule of events was expanded by potlucks, raft-ups, parties at the potlucks, dinghy raft-ups, parties at the The schedule of events was expanded by Sailors interested in snorkeling or scuba diving were guided by dive master Fabian Sailors interested in snorkeling or scuba Visiting cruisers also were able to attend the community-wide celebration of Visiting cruisers also were able to attend A trip to the Indian Territory offered not only a view back into Dominica’s A trip to the Kalinago Indian Territory offered On another day, a cooking demonstration for cruisers included a visit to the On another day, a cooking demonstration During the week of tours, the Monday featured the Indian River Tour and the Bush Indian River Tour and Monday featured the week of tours, the During the Community service tours were provided by Magoe and Clair Johnson of Macarios of Macarios Clair Johnson and by Magoe were provided tours service Community other island countries does not happen in Dominica; PAYS members help keep other island countries does not happen in Dominica; PAYS members help unwanted traffic away from visiting boats. not to have trash taken by people on surfboards, no matter how helpful they seem. not to have trash taken by people on surfboards, no matter how helpful they seem. crews. Just a call on VHF for a PAYS guide’s name or boat’s name — for example, crews. Just a call on VHF for a PAYS guide’s name or boat’s name — for example, Providence, Alexis, Edison, Seabird, Cobra, Unkle Sam or Charlie — and make or a request for security, trash pick-up, laundry and food services, propane, even lobsters. in mooring or anchoring, but they also act as trained environmental guides and are in mooring or anchoring, but they also act as trained environmental guides and each licensed by the island’s Tourism Authority. Brightly colored open boats, uniquely decorated, are easily identified by guides’ names and by the name badges of the individual guides. loved ones! behalf of the Portsmouth Association of Yacht Services and the Dominica Marine behalf of the Portsmouth Association of Yacht Services and the Dominica Marine Association, special thanks go to PAYS, Hank Schmitt, all the participating cruisers and the many sponsors for making this year’s Yachting Appreciation Week a reality that and a success. Being the Nature Island, we highlight and promote all activities one- are environmentally friendly and sustainable. Dominica deserves more than a or two-day visit!’ who attended. building three mooring bases. The Dominican government partnered in the mooring building three mooring bases. The Dominican government partnered in the mooring Once project and provides help and support for ongoing infrastructure development. hardened, moorings were floated out to their final location via a unique flotation system engineered by one of the PAYS members. In place in the harbor, the mooring tackle was attached, with two bright orange floats. various beach bars and at the PAYS pavilion, which kept the nights hopping. pavilion, which kept the nights hopping. various beach bars and at the PAYS local reggae and soca sounds, pro- Evenings were filled with Dominica’s legendary of viding the perfect party atmosphere in the bay. Filled dinghy docks and fleets drawn up on the beach were normal sights. A special lion-fish barbecue was held by special request of the Salty Dawg vessels for its more than 40 members. to They also had a unique event for divers on the deeper coral reefs. PAYS was able net- support many such last-minute requests and special tours. A VHF cruisers’ work was set up and kept everyone informed of both scheduled and last-minute rec- happenings, such as a gathering of the Friends of Dennis, a group of cruisers was ognizing the SSB contribution of a Caribbean weather guru. A domino session of tried; it was so popular with cruisers that soon a domino challenge became part several other events! as he offered unique diving tours to the underwater coral gardens of the western side as he offered unique diving tours to the on some of the more than 100 miles of Dominica. Walking tours were also available Tourism Authority. of nature trails supported by the island’s Carnival on February 12th, with the parade of revelers filling the streets of Carnival on February 12th, with the decorated. Portsmouth with every person and vehicle past and the lives of its indigenous people, but also a five-hour drive through the past and the lives of its indigenous people, Visitors had the option of stopping for rainforests and coastal regions of Dominica. the old rum distillery and the Japanese- lunch and touring other sites such as colored boats ply the seas. provided “fishing harbor” where brightly Saturday market, the purchase of seafood and “ground provisions”, food preparation Saturday market, the purchase of seafood of the resulting authentic Dominican and cooking over an open fire, and consumption Carriere. fish chowder, thanks to PAYS Guide Martin Bar Party, with complimintary drinks at the head of the Indian River. As is environ- of the Indian River. drinks at the head with complimintary Bar Party, were rowed in colorful the trip, no engines are allowed; we mentally required on who described the our licensed Indian River tour guides wooden rowboats, with and fauna during the several-hour trip. river’s history, flora Advantage (www.macarioadvantage.com), building on the successes of their past their past of the successes on building (www.macarioadvantage.com), Advantage programs for and provide feeding public schools, to support the area’s years’ efforts Center where Portsmouth is the program in the elderly. Another children and and teach attempts to assist Serve (CALLS), which Learn to and Adolescents and participants volunteered a second chance. Event youth who need disadvantaged or other to helping with painting in addition utilizing CALLS’ laundry, assisted by in Portsmouth. one-day projects — APRIL 2017 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 10 tion, pages41through43. more newstocome!” extend anddeveloptherange ofworkandservicesweoffer.Watchthisspacefor Gary, CalvinandFedonarealreadydoinggreatworkthis movewillallowusto facility isaverypositivestepforthecompany.TheHorizonYachts coreteamof these excellentpremisesinGrenada’snewestandmostrapidly expandingyachting Marine ServicesandSecretHarbour. will manageandmaintainyachtsinPortLouisMarina,TrueBlue Bay,SpiceIsland ricane preparationandcruising-startpreparation.Fromthisbase, theHorizonteam yard supervision,securemooringsanddockage,fullmaintenance andhaulout,hur- anage operation,providingafullrangeofservicesincluding absenteecaretaking, outboard enginesfromthenewworkshop. 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Withanengineeringdegree joined thecompanytenmonths Sales &ServiceManager,who headed byGaryHaynes,Yacht at CCBM. the NorthYachtShopchandlery and officelocatedrightbehind newly built,spaciousworkshop services forprivateyachtsfroma now beoperatingitsfullrangeofbrokerage,sales,guardianageandmaintenance yacht charterbaseandheadofficeatTrueBlueBayResort&Marina,Horizonwill addition totheirexistingbrokerageandreservationsofficeatPortLouisMarina, opened newpremisesatthefast-growingClarke’sCourtBoatyard&Marina.In the fabledAntiguaSailingWeekFinalAwardsCeremonyandAfterParty. music, theLayDayBeachPartyfeaturingNonsuchBayRSEliteChallenge,and environment. Shoresidewillbeanon-stoppartyatmospherewithbeachparties,live tion ofthisevent.BoatsfromaroundtheworldwillgraceAntigua’sworld-classracing place April29thtoMay7th.ThisisaspecialyearforASWasitcelebratesthe50thedi- renewed docks,enjoyamealatTheLoftRestaurantandBar—relax! rum, headonbacknorthtothetranquilBlueLagoon,getyourfuelandwateratour sailed totheGrenadinesenjoylocalculture,sailing,foodand Regatta timeinBequiaandMayreau,EastervalUnionIsland.Afteryouhave Grenadines. TheBlueLagoonHotel&Marinawelcomesallsailorstoourshores.It’s day-koningsdag from ourmarina!Readitonwww.curacaomarine.com/the-place-to-be-on-kings- three placestogoonthisday.Andthebestthingis,it’sallwithinwalkingdistance nationalities together. in orange,andtherearelotsofmarketsfestivities,bringingallages as intheNetherlands:streetsaredecoratedorange,peopledressup one comestogetherandcelebratesinunity.It’scelebratedthesamemanner grown intoanannualtraditionthateveryonelooksforwardto.Onthisdayevery- hoist yoursailsandcomesailaroundCuraçao!Withthenortheasterly sailing conditions.Asthesayinggoes,“Acalmseanevermadeaskillfulsailor”,so a seasonthat,dependingonthewindforecasts,cansupplychallengingbutfun BUSINESS BRIEFS second annual philanthropicinitiative,“Inspire GivingthroughYou”.Thecompany’s IGY Marinas’Annual‘InspireGiving ThroughYou’Initiative For moreinformationonHorizon YachtsGrenadaseeadintheMarketPlacesec- For moreinformationonClarkes CourtBoatyard&Marinaseeadonpage15. 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April isafestivesailor’smonthhereinSt.Vincent&the Fedon, CalvinandGary,attheirnewpremises bration of“Koningsdag”inCuraçaohas even thoughit’saDutchtradition.Thecele- of April.Itiswidelycelebratedontheisland, Day isanationalholidayandfallsonthe27th families andKingsDaywiththeirfriends! up fast! far inadvance,astheCuraçaoMarineyardfills islands tosititout.Makesureyoubookaspot to comehere,somanysailorsflocktheABC during hurricaneseason.Hurricanesdon’ttend nearby whenwantingtohauloutforstorage or tosailinthevicinity,sothatyouarealready also meansexcitingtimes. their kids.Forthekitesurfersandwindsurfersit blowing, thelocalsenjoyflyingtheirkiteswith In April,thelocalscelebrateEasterwiththeir It’s alsoagoodtimetostartheadingthisway, —Continued on nextpage passaat winds APRIL 2017 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 11 Agents for: Long 62º 50.1’ W Lat 17º 20.3’ N W Lat 17º 20.3’ Long 62º 50.1’ Haul & Storage Haul Haul and Launch $ 11 / ft. Haul and Launch $ 11 - FREE high speed Wifi. . Beat the Hurricane season rush. Have access . Beat the Hurricane season rush. Have access Our 164 ton Travel Lift has ability to lift boats up to 35 ft Lift has ability to lift boats up to 35 ft Our 164 ton Travel “QUALITY SERVICE AT A GREAT PRICE” GREAT A AT SERVICE “QUALITY BOAT YARD YARD BOAT LOCATED AT NEW GUINEA, ST.KITTS ST.KITTS NEW GUINEA, AT LOCATED LO St. Kitts Marine Works Marine St. Kitts SS www.skmw.net E-mail: [email protected] Cell: 1 (869) 662 8930 REGULAR HOURS FOR HAUL: Thurs 8am to 3pm, Fridays 8am to Noon Monday to Special - 5% discount for full payment. Storage $ 8 / ft / month not get stuck behind other boats. to your vessel to be launched at any time and ($3/ft), backhoe available ($100/hr) to dig hole to put keel down down available Tie and Electricians ($45/hr), Welding in etc. Pressure wash, Mechanics ($45/hr), Carpenters available. wide and 120 feet long. your boat. No extra charge for . allow you to do your own work on We Payments – Cash (EC or US$) Visa, Mastercard, Discover & travellers checks (must sign in front of property with CCTV. completely fenced 24 hr manned Security, us with ID) and electricity available. Water teamed up with

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Nicolas Gillet’sMelges24, Jean-Michel Rolland’s Bella Mente’s Désirade (offGuadeloupe),but whenwestartedonthe90-milelegbacktoBarbuda, For thenext450mileswewere tiedatthehip. did agoodjobofkeepingitclose, andonerainshowerlaterwewerebow-to-stern. Proteus of After overtwodaysatsea, the leadswitchinghandsonsevenoccasions. that iswhollymanuallypowered. Mente Trophy,theteam’snamesakeaward,forbeingfirst IRCyachttofinish took hometheRORCCaribbean600TrophyforIRCwin as welltheBella at theRORCCaribbean600,winningIRCOverall,CSAOverall andCSA1.Theteam by owner/driverHapFauth,launchedits2017campaignseason withamajorvictory Honours, itwasanepiceventfortheMaxi72 sailing around11Caribbeanislands.TheracestartedinAntigua onFebruary20th. overall regattachampion. Dormoy’s the Barre changes atthe endofour53hoursonthewater gotusacrossthefinishline.” breeze ontheracecourse ahead.Intrue lead neverfeltbigenoughand wewerepreparingforonemoreparkinglotwithno extend. FromBarbudatothefinish wewereconstantlylookingoverourshoulder; Soleil, Alliance BluePeter Regardless of days.Perfectweatherwith20knotswindsawRichardArcher’sMelges24, es, andgoodboathandlinggavethe150sailorstakingpartanexhilaratingcouple more closelytoOlympicrulesandoffshorestartsallowlargerboatscompete. 12th. Thisyearsawarecordnumberof18yachtentrieswiththecoursesbeingrun Jolly Harbour,Antiguaforthe2017Valentine’sRegatta,heldFebruary10ththrough party nightsandaJuniorRegattabroughttogethersailors,visitorsresidentsof ing category,andNicolasPoix’sRegisGuillemotTeamontheMelges24 three minutesofoneanother. Surprise andMelges24classes),wherethefirstfourboatsfinishedwithinlessthan Amant’s Beneteau50, Vwèl 972andOpentheBarreallcontributedtosuccessofthis2017edition. Martinique YachtClub,LeNeptunetheMarinVenDan were providedforracingandcruisingdivisions,competitionwashot.The classes: Cruising,Racing/Cruising,Racing,SurpriseandMelges24.Differentcourses the 33rdeditionofRoundMartiniqueRegatta.Thefleetwasdividedintofive by BudgetMarine. and LaserTazdinghies.ThewinnerineachclassreceivedGillsailingglovesdonated rowly beating REGATTA NEWS There wasclosecompetitioninallclassesrightupuntilthefinishondaythree,with Tactician says, “It was an absolute battle all the way through. Tactician TerryHutchinsonsays, “Itwasanabsolutebattleallthewaythrough. The Maxi72battlebetween Although GeorgeDavid’sAmericanMaxi, The 600-mileoffshoreRORCCaribbean600Race2017sawa record80-yachtfleet Bella Mente Visit www.theroundmartinique.comforfullresults. The 34thRoundMartiniqueRegattaisscheduledforFebruary8ththrough10th,2018. The competitivespiritsoftheskippersandcrewmadeforexcitingstartsfinish- The JollyHarbourYachtClubreports:Twoaction-packeddaysofracing,three Record Fleetfor2017Valentine’sRegatta Day Twosawmorestrongwind,with The firstlegwasfinishedinrecordtimestrongnortheasterlywinds,withJosé A fleetof37boatsraced100milesoverthreedays,February10ththrough12th,in 33rdRoundMartiniqueRegatta Visit www.jhycantigua.comforfullresults. The nextValentine’sRegattawilltakeplaceFebruary9ththrough11th,2018. Over thetwodays,JuniorRegattahad18youngsterscompetinginOptimist Proteus Volare got the better of us in the pre-start and on the first leg up to Barbuda, but we got thebetterofusinpre-start andonthefirstleguptoBarbuda,butwe in Racing-Cruising,HervéHejoaka’s . Kréol Sandwich , scoopthetopClass1prize,andTannerJones’sJ/30, , snatchedfirstplaceinClass3. Rocks‘Insane’RORC600 upwindspeedshinedandwe wereabletosliparound GFA Caraïbes , wonsixoutofsevenracestotopClass2.TerryAllen’sGrand Aito Watermelon in Surprise,and GFA Caraïbes, finishingfirstoverallinCruisingClass,LionelBaud’s Bella Mente . Bella Mente , finishingfirstoverallincruisingdivision,and Watermelon crossedthefinishlinejust14minutesahead Bella Mente firstinracingdivision(comprisingRacing, andlastyear’soverallwinner, GFA Caraïbes Rambler88, Bella Mente Crédit Mutuel Proteus Bella Mente stillheadingthefleetincruis- form, a couple of slick sail form,acouple ofslicksail held the lead through to La held theleadthroughtoLa winnerinMelges24and took theMonohullLine . BellaMenteRacing,led counted85sailchanges. —Continued on nextpage inRacing,Stanley Caribbean Proteus Proteus l’Antikri and and Open , saw nar- APRIL 2017 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 13

ELWJ YACHT PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO BORLENGHI , FOMO and to the a TP52, Sayula gave us a heck of a Conviction, , were crowned cham- Highland Fling —Continued on next page . The two boats finished just won the battle of the trima- won the battle Maserati Cuordileone Earlybird . The lead changed hands at least . The lead changed Phaedo3 took Line Honours. While the Line Honours. While took Multihull , had a tough fight on his hands from the Maserati Phaedo3, , the entire spectrum of Nautor’s Swan yachts to the 35-metre Swan 115s Cuordileone Earlybird , Brian Thompson, commented on the unusual wind direc- , Brian Thompson, commented on the unusual Top Swan Cup Caribbean The St. Petersburg Yacht Club of Florida made history as the at the RORC 600

Best Buddies Phaedo3 Cuordileone , and from the 1973-launched historic Whitbread winner Bella Mente Lloyd Thornburg’s MOD70, Lloyd Thornburg’s and , with Volvo Ocean Race veteran Kimo Worthington calling tactics, scored , and Leonardo Ferragamo’s ClubSwan 50, Full-tilt Hap Fauth says, “The RORC should be congratulated for organizing another great another organizing for be congratulated should “The RORC says, Hap Fauth MOD70, Soldini’s Italian duel with Giovanni after a high-speed In the , After four days of racing, March 1st through 5th, at the Yacht Club Costa Co-Skipper of Freya Ferragamo, at the helm of Visit www.yccs.com for full results. St. Petersburg Yacht Club Regatta to Cuba Amy Spencer reports: Visit www.caribbean600.rorc.org for more information and full results. Visit www.caribbean600.rorc.org for more Freya Once back on the dock in Antigua, Thornburg said, “ Once back on the dock in Antigua, Thornburg St. Petersburg-Habana Race set sail on February 28th after a 58-year hiatus. skippered by Douglas Fisher. —Continued from previous page previous from —Continued new it was totally with the conditions because course interesting This was an race. point we of 15 knots and at one wind speed We expected a maximum and fresh. we got to it was terrific. Not until just ripping, so 25 knots of boat speed, were doing a tacking ourselves. We had we really establish the second time did Barbuda for our lead. A miles, we just kept extended out by four 15 tacks and duel with maybe get any better.” race and it doesn’t really good Maserati, a CK40 skippered by Lloyd Thornburg, eked out a victory over pions of the Rolex Swan Cup Caribbean 2017. In an 18-boat fleet that ranged from pions of the Rolex Swan Cup Caribbean 2017. In an 18-boat fleet that ranged from the 13.5-metre Swan Smeralda’s Caribbean home in Virgin Gorda, BVI, Don Macpherson’s Swan 90, Freya multihull race record was not broken this year, record was not broken multihull race Shamanna cutting-edge Clubswan 50 rans, coming just 12 minutes ahead of rans, coming just 12 race. four times during the was well represented. three wins out of four races. off with the second participating ClubSwan 50, four seconds apart in real time on the last day, but the Italian boat with Ken Read on tactics prevailed overall, also with three wins over the four race days. run and it was really tough to stay ahead of a foiling boat. They kept coming at us run and it was really tough to stay ahead more speed at certain angles. The run with more pressure and they definitely have we knew that after that, the beat home down to Redonda was a real nail-biter and line ahead was just awesome. Every year, I would be in our favour and to cross the after this race, our navigator, Miles get reminded how insane a race this is and the insanity up again this year. You never Seddon, said to me that we have turned at 36 knots, it is just incredible.” get used to this race — hanging on, reaching tion that had been predicted before the start: “We had a lot more wind speed for tion that had been predicted before the we had huge rain squalls which are the race, which was a surprise. Off we had 30 knots of wind from nowhere and really quite dangerous in a MOD70 and shifting 50 degrees in seconds.” APRIL 2017 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 14 in St.MaartenonMarch2nd.Pewterskiesandaviciousrainsquallprecededthe competitive racingwastheorderofdayforGillCommodore’sCup,raced back toFloridaonceweatherandschedulespermit. home. ManysailorsflewbacktotheUSandwillreturnCubasailtheirboats in, producingstrongwindsthatpreventedboatsfromleavingportandheading choppy seas.Bydeparturetime,weatherposedanotherchallenge.Afrontmoved was scheduledaspartoftheevents,itcanceledowingtohighwindsand Although aregattafromtheHemingwayInternationalMarinatoMorroCastle cally tookpartinthecelebratoryatmospherethatawaitedthemHavana. under CodeZerowithabetterangletothefinishline,overhaulingthemtakewin.” approached theCubancoast,wewereabletopass the finalmile.Havingsetupupwindofoppositioninadyingbreezeaswe plicated racethanwehadanticipated,wereveryhappytosnatchlinehonorsin of theboatsforfeitingtheirsailsandmotoringintoHavana. Winds remainedscarcefromthestartinTampaBayuntilveryfinish,withmany March 2nd — at theGillCommodore’sCup The appropriatelynamed With twoclassesdecidedbycountbackandathirdwonhalfpoint,intense Intense CompetitionatGillCommodore’sCup Visit www.spyc.org,HabanaRacetab,forfullresults. Although theweathermadecompetitionchallenging,sailorsenthusiasti- FOMO’s Eighty boatsenteredtherace,butonly22remainedincontentionthroughout. They arrivedattheHemingwayInternationalYachtClubinHavana,Cubaon Continued frompreviouspage navigator,SimonFisher,says,“Afterwhatturnedouttobeamuchmorecom- , with atimeof1:17:00:32for Gill RaceTeam FOMO wontheMelges24Class 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 and1:20:21:04for Conviction Located at 12° 31' 2.3124'' N 70° 2' 16.8'' W, Renaissance W, Renaissance 16.8'' 2' 31' 12° at N70° Located 2.3124'' 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 as we reached in aswereachedin Conviction . with abulletinthefinalrace;ChrisStanmoreMajor’sWhitbread60, Lithuanian Volvo60, first racebyabigmarginbeforeusingthesecondforcrewtraining.The getting intoclearairtotakethegunforfirsttworaces.SergioSagramoso’s… 2, BernieEvan-Wong’sAntiguanRP37, wins. BrunoCardile’sItalianSoto50, won bothracesinMultihull1. conditions winningbothraces,asdid the racecoursetakingfleettowindwardsideofisland. runner-up. TheOceanRacingClassenjoyedafulltasteofthebigconditions,with podium resultstotaketheclass. Paul Laval,racinghisBordeaux60 Juno The feistyweathersoonimproved,toprovidesunshineandabrisk1520knots. up thewindspeed,itwasanexcitingdayofracingforarecordfleet89yachts. start ofracing.Then,with20knotssolidtradewinds,andbulletspressurefiring In CSA1,RossApplebey’sBritishOyster48, In theOffshoreMultihullClass,GregSlyngstad’sBieker53, Lionel Pean’sFrenchVolvo70, In theMaxiClasstherewasawinapieceforTonyMcBride’sBritishFarr65 and MichaelTeuteberg’sAmericanCnB76 Ambersail 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 24hours duty on guards security with TV satellite electricity, 60Hz 110/220/360V and water running fresh supplies marina The , skipperedbyPrzemyslawTarnacki,wontheclass Liquid Overall winneroftheCommodore’sCup,J/122 SFS II Zampano Fortunata , tooklinehonorsandcorrectedouttowinthe Morticia fromAntigua&Barbuda Taz , useditsupwindspeedtogreateffect, Scarlet Oyster , putinaconsistentperformanceoftwo , wassecondinallthreeraces.InCSA , skipperedbyShaunCarroll,which Sapphire , scoredaperfectthree . However,St.Barth’sJean Fujin —Continued onnextpage , revelledinthebig Spirit of , was APRIL 2017 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 15 , was second Cricket —Continued on next page —Continued on next , with Olympic Gold medalist Saskia Gold medalist Saskia , with Olympic , followed up on their narrow win in the up on their narrow win , followed , was the winner of the highly competitive , was the winner of the , from St. Barths. In CSA 6, Rick Gormley’s In CSA 6, Rick , from St. Barths. Whistler is a head-charter boat and the team had only is a head-charter boat Maëlia crossing the finish line just 31 seconds ahead of finish line just 31 seconds crossing the Scarlet Oyster . In CSA 2, Sergio Sagramoso’s Puerto Rican , 32, Rican Melges Puerto Sagramoso’s 2, Sergio . In CSA Oystercatcher XXXI Oystercatcher Scarlet Oyster Lazy Dog Affinity , to take the class. , to take the , has been trying to win class at the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta win class at the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta , has been trying to won CSA 1 on corrected time by 39 seconds from Jack Desmonds’ Desmonds’ from Jack seconds time by 39 1 on corrected won CSA , went for a bold start but their early spinnaker hoist didn’t pay off, with the with the pay off, hoist didn’t spinnaker their early start but for a bold , went Elethea In CSA 5, Peter Lewis’s Bajan J/105, Lewis’s Bajan J/105, In CSA 5, Peter Visit www.heinekenregatta.com for full results. Visit www.heinekenregatta.com Regatta Results St. Maarten Heineken 48, Ross Applebey’s Oyster In a fun regatta finale, crew from the winners of four selected classes In a fun regatta finale, crew from the winners raced radio-controlled model Lasers Scarlet Oyster, Scarlet 48, Swan American Lazy Dog Puerto Rican team broaching just as they were about to take the lead. Sir Richard to take the lead. just as they were about team broaching Puerto Rican Humphreys 39, Matthews’ Clarke calling tactics, stayed in control and took the lead. An epic duel between lead. An epic duel control and took the tactics, stayed in Clarke calling with the two ended Oystercatcher XXXI Oystercatcher just 29 sec- corrected time by Cup with a win on Gill Commodore’s previous day’s Raphaël Magras’ x-34, onds from First 38, a win to much jubila- team opened their account with for years, and the Antiguan 35, competitor, Sandy Mair, racing his First tion. Fellow Antiguan by less than a minute. by less than a minute. the Most Worthy epic achievement was awarded with CSA 1 Class and their 13th time lucky for 37th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta. It was Performance at the had never won for 12 previous regattas, the British skipper Ross: having sailed here the top prize before. come together for the event, making their achievement even more commendable. event, making their achievement even come together for the showed . In the Team just 49 third. CSA 5 ended up on ended Ocaso was second, was second, Team Boston . Tied on points after . Tied on points after , with El Lazy Dog Solstice and Team Island Water World Caraibes Diesel Taz , won the seven-strong seven-strong Melges , won the fought back and on the windward Team Boston . “Downwind you had to be aware of you had to be aware . “Downwind . , was 53 seconds ahead in Race 2, with Bob , was 53 seconds ahead , corrected out in Race 1 by just 14 seconds. , corrected out in Race , from St. Maarten. , hooked the top mark in the first race, but came but came the first race, mark in the top , hooked Nix Island Water World. GFA Caraïbes was Liquid , tying for second place with , tying for second place Gill Race Team , was second with Chris Stanmore-Major’s British , was second with Chris Stanmore-Major’s Gill Race Team corrected out to claim the bullet by 17 seconds. corrected out to claim Gill Race Team Team Boston Lazy Dog , in third. soaked down across the fleet to take up a great position. soaked down across the fleet to take up El Ocaso Island Water World Island Water taking the class win on countback. taking the El Ocaso Ambersail and Jordan Mindich’s American and Jordan Mindich’s won the last race to snatch the class win on count-back. won the last race to approached the line without hoisting their spinnaker, allowing approached the line without hoisting their Taz Challenger , blasted around the course in 2 hours 10 minutes and 37 seconds, , blasted around the course in 2 hours 10 Whistler Whistler SFS II won the class by just half a point from won the class by just corrected out to win the Ocean Racing Class; Przemyslaw Tarnacki’s corrected out to win the Ocean Racing Island Water World After over three-and-a-half hours of racing, Ross Applebey’s British Oyster 48, After over three-and-a-half hours of racing, With an enormous fleet of yachts taking part in the Round St. Maarten Race, and theWith an enormous fleet of yachts taking part Fritz Bus’s A pack of six Melges 24 were first away. Maarten Heineken Regatta produced a The largest yachts competing at the St. SFS II Visit www.heinekenregatta.com for full results. Visit www.heinekenregatta.com Record Broken Round St. Maarten Race 164 yachts experi- day of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta, On March 3rd, the first Andrea Scarabelli’s Melges 24, Melges 24, Andrea Scarabelli’s CSA 3 proved highly competitive with three teams claiming race wins. Brad competitive with three teams claiming CSA 3 proved highly “We picked the shifts really well today and had nice speed going upwind,” says speed going upwind,” today and had nice the shifts really well “We picked breeze pumping up to over 20 knots, safety was of paramount concern. Race Directorbreeze pumping up to over 20 knots, safety speeds of the classes to avoid overcrowd- Paul Miller meticulously analyzed the various worked out with the fleet evenly spreading on the course at crucial areas. The math an hour separated the first and last finishers. out around the race course, but less than in big breeze to take the lead and win the side of the island, showed their prowess class by just over two minutes from seconds behind in third. St. Maarten Race. The big boat class fantastic spectacle at the start of the Round was won by Nico Cortlever’s x-612, However, Andrea Scarabelli’s the starting strategy that was copied by many of the fleet. At the pin end, the starting strategy that was copied by Island Water World yachts below them. Having nailed the the team to stay high and in control of the start, produced another cracking battle between two equally matched J/105s: Peter battle between two equally matched produced another cracking Lewis’ Bajan shaving two minutes and five seconds off the monohull race record set last year. shaving two minutes and five seconds off three races, side of St. Maarten and four-metre seas on the windward enced strong tradewinds a new record. Lionel Pean’s French and the Round St. Maarten Race produced Volvo 70, Lithuanian Volvo 60, Whitbread 60, equal points, with equal points, —Continued on next page next page on —Continued Melges 32, Rican …Puerto back in Race Three to win by less than a minute. a minute. by less than to win in Race Three back last race of the day, last race of the day, Liquid the gusts coming off the shore. As a crew, we don’t really have one tactician, we all really have one tactician, As a crew, we don’t off the shore. the gusts coming in big sailed together a lot other. We have see and talk to each say what we it blows, the better for our team.” breeze, so the more 40, Boston’s American First J/122, Pamala Baldwin’s Antiguan Hillier’s American J/122, Class, scoring two bullets. Erwand Le Normand’s two bullets. Erwand Class, scoring Frits Bus with ahead of who sailed on Chris Marshall, APRIL 2017 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 16 BIC dinghy, designed to be sailed by up-and-coming young sailors — will be having its BIC dinghy,designedtobesailedbyup-and-comingyoungsailors—willhavingits event inBarbados,willbereturning,andacompletelynewclassofsmallcraft—the time rivalSirRobbieFerronracing Beneteau 45, man andgoodconductontheirbehalfwhatmakesthesportitis.” had theverygoodgraceofwithdrawingfromrace.Thatissignatruesports- feel badaboutit,butthat’syachtracing.Thisissupposedtobeagentleman’ssport;they course, [andthat]gaveustheclass.Wesailedwell,buttheybetterthanus;we boat thathadbeatenussoundlywentthewrongsideofpenultimatemark ’em Jenny2 the edgeofcontrol—achallengeforcrewsfrom .Withanoffshorebreezeupto25knots,themodelLaserswereon ber oftheircrewtoraceonetheidenticallypreparedradiocontrolledmodel ed classesfromtheSt.MaartenHeinekenRegattawereaskedtonominateamem- ing theregattaforanotheryear. the title,aheadofMicron99.SirHughBailey’sAntiguanFarr45, meant that but strayedintoanexclusionzoneinthelastrace.ThePuertoRicanteamretired,which Sergio Sagramoso’sMelges32, in everyrace. for theregatta,harnessingbigconditionstoattainover20knotsofboatspeed — The ever-popular J/24 class, sorely missed last year due to a clash of dates with an The ever-popularJ/24class,sorelymissedlastyearduetoaclashofdateswithan The 36thAnnualBequiaEasterRegattawillrunfromApril13ththrough17th. 36th AnnualBequiaEasterRegattaThisMonth ON THEHORIZON Visit www.heinekenregatta.comforfullresults. The 38thSt.MaartenHeinekenRegattawilltakeplaceMarch1stthrough5th,2018. In CSA4,itwasallknightsonthepodium.SirBobbyVelasquez’sSt.Maarten-based The inauguralHeinekenStarEventtookplacethefollowingday.Winnersofselect- After theprizegiving,chart-toppingBritishreggaebandUB40tookstage,clos- In CSA2,thewinnerwasSirRichardMatthews’BritishHumphreys39, In OceanRacingClass,LionelPean’sFrenchVolvo70, Continued frompreviouspage Oystercatcher XXXI . RossApplebeyfrom

L’Esperance , wassecondinclassgoingintothelastrace,behindlong- was the winner. Sir Richard said, “We won by default, the wasthewinner.SirRichardsaid,“Wewonbydefault, Lazy Dog Micron 99 Scarlet , had scored straight wins going into the last day, , hadscoredstraightwinsgoingintothelastday, Oyster wasthewinner. . L’Esperance Morticia, ScarletOyster SFS II wonthelastracetotake , scoredstraightwins Rebel Oystercatcher XXXI. , wasthird. and Kick

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—Continued onnextpage CHRIS DOYLE CHRIS Caribbean classic Caribbean classic a true yacht, built 12metre Walwyn’s St.Kitts- was thelate over theyears Racing inAntigua Kate — Philip Philip APRIL 2017 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 17 Over the years, classic designs were gradu- Over the years, classic Sailing Week wel- At its height, Antigua The Guadeloupe to English Harbour Race it became tradition for Antigua Sailing Week to tradition for Antigua it became last Sunday in April everyofficially begin on the became lessyear. Eventually the hotels races disappeared andinvolved, the workboat are now held separately. dinghy racing events faster, racier boats until ally outnumbered by for the different it became almost dangerous together. So in 1988 types of boats to race split off from Antigua the classic sailing class Antigua Classic Yacht Sailing Week and the Regatta was born. participating yachts comed more than 250 of , num- but with the evolution a little over 100 yachts bers have settled at is annually. Antigua Sailing Week’s line now “where sailing comes first”, with orga- nizers having recognized that sailors partici- pate first and foremost for top-quality rac- are ing. The parties and social atmosphere still key features of any regatta, however, there and at the end of every day of racing are a variety of parties and events designed to please everyone. as has remained a fixture and is now known the Guadeloupe to Antigua Race. The Lord Nelson Costume Ball evolved into the Lord for- Nelson’s Ball and was held as an exclusive for mal prize-giving affair at the Admiral’s Inn many years. The Ball did, however, recently give way to the more casual awards party TIM WRIGHT / WWW.PHOTOACTION.COM On June 8, 1968 everyone was invited to watch the finish of the Guadeloupe to of the Guadeloupe the finish to watch was invited everyone 8, 1968 On June repeated success that it was was such a huge Antigua Sailing Week The inaugural remains true. Antigua Sailing Week has Regardless of evolution, however, one thing Week 2017 see ad on page 13 For more information on Antigua Sailing could be paid for a spot to race on a participating boat. a participating to race on for a spot be paid could to par- islands Caribbean the southern from boats coming Race for Harbour English balls to be of many parties and That was the first Antigua Sailing Week. ticipate in taking place in Nelson’s the final awards party the week with held throughout June 15th. Ball held on with a Lord Nelson Costume Dockyard June 7th, to May 31st through moved up a week year with dates being the following on board new sponsors coming 47 years, with so it went over the following 1969. And changed and dates eventually and evolving. The of events growing and the program Hotel in Nelson’s Dockyard which is open held behind the Copper and Lumber Store visitors alike. to all and welcomes sailors, residents and years to come. Participating boats and and will continue to remain strong for many event itself, but Antigua Sailing Week is sailors come and go as do changes to the here to stay! Continued from previous page previous page from Continued The Antiguan Government and Antigua Sailing Week Committee went to great The Antiguan Government and Antigua A number of the friends were hoteliers and part of their objective in creating the in creating objective of their and part hoteliers friends were of the A number Sailing the very first Antigua Association sponsored the Antigua Hotel So, in 1968, and sailing contests. There was also a two-day race among Antigua’s work- and Sunfish sailing contests. There was also freshly painted in bold Caribbean colours boat fishermen, whose boats had been specifically for the event. had a good time. For those not on the lengths to welcome visitors and ensure they the action, there were beach and veran- water but looking for a way to be part of be observed; alternatively a small fee dah parties from which the events could — a little in Antigua to stay people by getting winter season extend the was to regatta in turn the event, which would to participate in to come specifically longer — or season. end of the current extend the boats of June with participating 8th through the 15th was held from the Week which far Invitations were extended and the Caribbean. States, from the United Regatta” “Lord Nelson included a three-day via travel agents. Festivities and wide sea fishing boat races, deep feet in length, power yachts of up to 135 with sailing APRIL 2017 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 18 regattas isaproblem …but gettingboatsandsailorstootherislands’ dinghiesracingatSchoelcherInternationalSailingWeekinMartinique.‘WehopetoseemoreCaribbeanteams’ spend thetimeandefforttolearnsailwell. with theviewtoanewSouthernCaribbeaneventnextyear.” include Trinidad,Grenada,Martinique,andBarbados.This great initiativeisontrial expecting theiruseinthe2017BequiaEasterRegatta,and regionalparticipationto foot Bicisaself-bailingsingle-handerdesignedforkidseight to16yearsold.Weare nine toClarkesCourtMarinainGrenada.Easyrig,maintain andsail,thenine- with GrenadianandVincentianyouthbyimportingfourO’pen BicstoBequiaand to windandcurrent. Trinidad orGrenadaforeventsisnotfeasible,andthereverse tripevenlesssodue factors toregionalparticipation.Transportingyouthona yacht fromBarbadosto basics butfindourolderdinghyclassesnot‘sexy’enough. dinghy classtoseeifwecanattractyouthinterestfromthosewhohavelearntthe good workingorderandlookingatthepossibilityofintroducingahigh-performance Currently weareworkingongettingourOptimist,Sunfish,LaserandGP14fleetsin hosting andparticipatinginreciprocalcoachingracingeventslateronthisyear. months, andIwillupdatewhencan.TheBarbadosSailingAssociationaimstostart worse off. is nothelping.TrinidadandGrenadaareinthesamesituation,SVGperhapseven over again,re-buildingoldboatsandtryingtosqueezeafewdollarswherewecan. seven-year gapinouryouthsailorpopulation.Wearetheprocessofstartingall subject inatwo-partseries. ing theparticularsofwherechallengesandopportunitieslie,we’llexaminethis Grenada, TrinidadandBarbados. gregating seemstobeinMartinique,St.Lucia,Vincent&theGrenadines, Puerto Rico,St.Barths,Maarten,AnguillaandAntigua.Tothesouth,con- proximity, youthsailingclubsclusterinthenorthtoincludeBVI,USVI, transportation wasthemostlimitingfactor. stumbling blockwhenhostingregionalregattasonashoestring. utilizing differentclassboatsfortheiryouth-sailingdevelopment,whichcreatesa tive costs(forboats,equipmentandtravel)theproblemofdifferentcountries strengthening agentforCaribbeanyouthsailing. in theEasternCaribbean—isdrawingfocusandanalysis.Itcouldbecomea Caribbean region,butalsobyfocusingonsmallernaturallyoccurringregionswith- never moretruethanwhenappliedtoCaribbeanyouthsailing. opment forCaribbeanchildren. and regattas. coordinating high levelsofparticipationall Caribbeanislandsinregional clinics it’s reallyaproblem forCSAtosolve.Weneed tohaveaneffectiveyouth program ally regretsofewsailorsfromthe Caribbeanareacometoourannualregatta.Ithink Sweden, Antigua,Cuba,St.Lucia, St.Barths,GuadeloupeandMartinique.Iperson- hundred andeightysailorsparticipated, fromBelgium,France,Corsica,Norway, , Bic293ODwindsurfer and,forthefirsttime,aCruiserSurprise.One on thewaterineightclasses: Optimist,Laser4.7andRadial,Sunfish,Sport was poor.MichelZougsofCercle NautiquedeSchoelchersays,“Wehad130boats Schoelcher InternationalSailing Week(SISW)inlateFebruary.Regionalattendance a ‘cultureofsailing’intheseislands.Easiersaidthandone!” Regionalizing forYouthSailingStrength Gus concludes,“Thingshavechanged;manyyoungsailors todaydonotwantto “Grenadian businessmenKellyGlassandMattVeinotteare stirring sailinginterest “The costsofboats,parts,sails,airtravelandaccommodation areseverelimiting “There areafewinterestingideasthatwehopetogetoffthegroundinnext “Interest andparticipationisatanall-timelowthepoorstateofeconomy Based onresoundingresponsestomyqueriesandtheimportanceofunderstand- Voices fromboththenorthandsouthofEasternCaribbeansaidthat,owingto All islandnationsrespondingtomyqueryonthesubjectindicatedthatregional The subjectofregionalizationforthisarticleraisedtworecurringthemes:prohibi- The ideaofdoingmoreregionaltrainingandsailingevents—notonlyasa There isstrengthinnumbers.Togetherwesucceed.Bothareworthymottosand Youth2Adult —Y2Aisaseriesofarticlescelebratingsailing’sroleinyouthdevel- In themiddleofEastern Caribbean,Martiniquehostedits27thAnnual Part One:TheSceneintheSouth

Somehow weneedtobuildorre-build failure andhasleftuswitha sorship. Ithasbeenadismal manpower andmoney/spon- because oflackvolunteer commercial operation ing youthtrainingovertoa we experimentedwithturn- ing update:“HereinBarbados Association, hasaninterest- the BarbadosSailing from youth-sailingadvocates: region. Let’shearspecifics focus onthemoresoutherly Gus Reader,Presidentof This month’sPartOnewill Y2A BYELLENBIRRELL candidate, please [email protected]. sailing development forCaribbeanSailingAssociation. youth, shesupportsgrassroots andcompetitivejuniorsailing,servesaschairof to lifeskillsbuiltinchildhood.Believing swimmingandsailingareessentialsforisland explore perspectiveswithinthe LeewardandVirginIslandsarea. numbers. Togetherwesucceed. ing togethertoovercomeboat, equipmentandtravelcosts.Thereisstrengthin cation ofinventoriesandlong-termonedesignacquisitionstrategies aswellwork- regionalized training.” comesthrough,CSAcanmakeinroadsintoWorldSailing fundingformore approved inprinciple,weawaitratificationbyaWSCouncil vote. Oncethatmember- the southernislands. right direction.Ourregioncouldusemoreofthattype initiative,especiallyin couple ofyearsagoandhashostedinotheremergingnations, areastepinthe Emerging NationsYouthTrainingprogramthatWorldSailing hostedinAntiguaa islands withunderdevelopedsailingprograms.Moreinitiatives, suchasthe them andtheyneedtobeaccessedthroughroutesnot necessarily availableto ing] hasresourcesthatcanbetappedinto,butit’snotparticularly easytoget the CSAcanassistnationsmostinneed,”saysPresident KathyLammers. training syllabusandidentifyingpotentialincomestreamstosupportit.Thisway slowly becauseit’sanall-volunteercommittee.Weareworkingtowardaregional ing towardsdrivingyouth-sailingdevelopmentacrosstheregion,albeitrather tives atthemoment.ButcertainlyCSASailingDevelopmentCommitteeiswork- nately doesn’thavethefinancialresourcestosupportanyregionaltraininginitia- CSA, beingarelativelysmallnon-profitorganizationwithlimitedincome,unfortu- leged willalwaysfindtheirwaytoregionalandeveninternationalcompetitions.The opening thedoorstoyouthfromlessprivilegedclubsandbackgrounds.Theprivi- their fleet.” ing supportthatcouldhelpsailorsprogress,especiallyaftertheyreachthetopof protection ofourBelizeBarrierReef.ThisalsohelpstheBzSAtoidentifycoach- the sailorstogainexperienceinconditionsthatwenormallydon’tgetwithin Public RelationsofBzSA,says,“Caribbeanregionalexposurehasbeenimportantfor from theirumbrellaorganization,theBelizeSailingAssociation(BzSA).RobertoPott, youth sailingclubsdottingitscoast.Theshareresourcesandreceivesupport volunteers, parentsandyachtclubmembers.Itwasabeautifuldayonthewater.” three safetydinghies,HobieCatsandsailingyachtscarryingcoaches, the newSt.KittsYCinFrigateBayasfinaldestination.Accompanyingthemwere years old,followedtheirlead.ThetripstartedatSpiceMillonCockleshellBay,with The olderkidsofthegroupledway.Someyoungerones,asyoungsix Optimists andaLaser,youngsterssailedthemselvesalongtheSoutheastPeninsula. creating aregional-typeexperiencefor14youngsailors:“Spreadamongten idea. Tocelebratetheopeningoftheirnewfacilities,theyhelda7.5-milesailingrally, Petite MartiniqueandCarriacou. Puerto RicoandcertainlycouldbeviablewithintheGrenadinesregion,including of regionalizationthatissuccessfulintheBahamas,Belize,VirginIslandsand sailors toeachother’sislandforeventswithintheirtwin-islandnation.Thisisaform only inrecentyears,personsonbothKittsandNevisarecollaboratingtosendyoung tone. Forinstance,inSt.Kitts&,whichformedanationalsailingfederation developing sophisticationandsustainability—regionalization utilize theirclubinventoryforfree. running $16to$50.Severalclubsindicatedthattheyallowvisitingyoungsters tion feesperchilddayareintheUS$18-to-$82range,withdailyboatcharters 30 Euroandassociatedboatrentalis60Euro. 60 Eurobuysafour-dayboatcharter;additionallythepre-regattaclinicis SISW registrationforfourdaysracingandthreedays’meals,aone-timefeeof cially moreCaribbeannation’steams.” Brun. WehopetoseeSwiss,Swedish,NorwegianandFrenchteams—espe- through 8th,2018,anofficialpre-regattaclinicwillfeatureheadcoachMagnus If youknowof a Caribbeanyouthsailororadult toputforwardasaY2A feature Ellen Birrellattributesheropportunity tocruisetheCaribbeanaboard Look nextmonthfor“Y2A:Regionalization forStrengthPartTwo”,wherewewill Regionalization canbuildCaribbeanyouthsailingthrough heightenedcommuni- “The CSAappliedforamembershipinWorldSailinglastJuly. Althoughithasbeen She continues,“WorldSailing[theworld’sgoverningbody forthesportofsail- “The CaribbeanSailingAssociation The CSAWeighsIn Veering awaytoawesternCaribbeanperspective,Belizehasproliferationof Nicholas Dupre,coachofSt.KittsYachtClubYouthSailing,sharesauniquerally For countrieswhereyouthsailingprogramsarenewlydeveloping—thatis, A DifferentPerspective Perusing OptimistregattaregistrationfeeswithintheEasternCaribbean,registra- To giveanideawhatfirst-rateFrenchracingcostseachyouth,100Eurobuys “Nextyear,theSISWwillbeheldFebruary9ththrough13th.On4th

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Getting There from theform,butaddthem.Besidesyourportof ment. Passportnumbersforsomereasonareexcluded name, registration,color,engine,navigationequip- location. You’llneedtoenteralltheusualinfo:boat months togo,owingregattasandsnowbirds) your departuredate(JanuarythroughMarcharebad e-mail orfaxittothegivenaddress.Bepreciseabout docs/Cuban%20permitCG3300.pdf Waters”, knownasthe3300,fromwww.uscg.mil/d7/ “US CoastGuardApplicationtoEnterCubanTerritorial bureaucratic procedures.Downloadtheformcalled The processforobtainingapermitisaseasymost one isliableforapossiblemaximumUS$10,000fine. US-registered yachtsailingtoCubaandbackwithout explained thatthepermitisnecessarybecausea for “investigation”and“determination”.OfficerWilson nels allrequestsforpermitstothe“legal”department Response Unit,istheCoastGuardpersonwhochan- Coast Guard.JosephWilson,intheCGMiami Officer Wilson. someone finallysourcedthecorrectofficerincharge, phone withMiamiCoastGuardforthesecondtime, US-registered yachttosailCubaandback.Onthe idea that“something”wasnecessarytoallowa ment forCubatravelinformation,buttheydidhavean of information.Nooneknewtheappropriatedepart- West. Inturn,KeyWestfeltMiamiwasthebestsource pointed metomyproposedpointofdeparture,Key Ft. Pierce,Florida,whichpointedmetoMiami.Miami the facts. requirements variedwidely.Ineededthefacts,only Reports ofCubanclearingproceduresandUSpermit more Iinvestigated,theconfusionevolved. Print severalcopies,verylegiblyentertheinfo,and The “something”IneededwasapermitfromtheUS The USPermit My firstphonecallwenttotheCoastGuardbasein

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had anyplantmaterialaboard Below left: determined thatwewerenotsmugglers Above: Thedrug-snifferdogandhishandler noonsite.com/Countries/Cuba. zens/traveling-to-cuba. AnotherisNoonsite:www. gov/u-s-citizen-services/local-resources-of-u-s-citi- the USCubanEmbassy’s:https://cu.usembassy. Florida Keys. possible wastogetfarawayfromtheveryexpensive permit tobeprocessed.Mydesireleaveassoon timely manner.Expectthreeweeksormoreforyour and answersallquestionsinaprofessional drinks certainlyissupport. Cuban people”.Payingfortaxifares,meals,cigarsand to atleastoneofthe12,suchas“support categories. Mostcruiserscanhonestlysigntheirname rum andhavingfun”isnotoneofthe12acceptable 82°30.499’W. the channelintoHemingwayis23°50.314’N, requires thelatitudeandlongitude;entranceto destination. OurswasMarinaHemingway.Thepermit embarkation, you’llneedtostateyourintendedCuban new insurancecompany. Lloyds providedinsuranceasariderwithanentirely when goingtoCubaisupyou.Whenweleft,only bring back40cigarsand2.75litresofrum. West, inmycase)tobecurrent.Youareallowed changed anditwasdifficultforthelocalstaff(Key idea. Itwasexplainedtomethatrulesarefrequently A goodwebsitetocheckbeforeheadingforCubais Extra Info Officer Wilsoncanbecontactedat(305)415-6820 There mustbeapurposeforthevoyage.“Drinking Whether ornottohaveinsuranceforyouryacht Insurance orNot? A visittoCustomsbeforeleavingtheUSisagood

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When we reached our designated space, the boat space, the boat reached our designated When we doctor visits every yacht in Every few days a medical dockmaster. That day it wasLast on board was the hold back A kindly tip: Do some simple math and eastern end We walked around the marina. At the far We’d arrived. Next month: Cuba, Part Two: Being There canals in Marina Hemingway. The first is private and first is private The Hemingway. in Marina canals second dock. The fuel very accessible see the you’ll were a but there motor yachts, mostly is for big canal there is a dry dock, To its left (north) few big sailboats. thatched-roof bar before office, and a the dockmaster’s clos- one. This is the a right turn into canal you make seawall. est to the an electrician by four marina employees: was greeted to shore power, a secu- connect us (plug in) who would boat could arrange for an employee who rity officer, the man who handles most things workers, and Cesar, All trash must be immedi- including trash removal. the boat. Two agriculture inspec- ately removed from to see if we had any plant mate- tors came belowdecks their island. We didn’t, rial that might contaminate fridge and lockers. but they checked the about your health. the early morning, inquiring stay, we met the other dockmas- Gabriel. During our Gabriel presented the marina’sters, José and Rafael. told by other yachtsmen in Keyrate sheet. We had been rates had increased erratically.West that the marina up to 45 feet pay .70 CUC per footThey hadn’t. Yachts pay 1 CUC, 75 to 89 feet pay 1.80per day, 47 to 75 feet can afford aCUC, and over 90 feet is negotiable. (If you cents for dock90-foot yacht, who quibbles about a few electricity isspace?) Water costs .06 CUC a gallon and Cuban CUCs.35 CUC a kilowatt. All prices are in exchange(Cuban convertible pesos). For international purposes one CUC equals one US dollar. the marina’s enough money for your dock fees. Signing for unpaid papers guarantees they can hold your yacht fees. Forget about using credit cards! for fees, a of the first canal were a yacht being held sunken visible sunken motorboat, and a supposed and seems . The canal water is extremely clear I saw a local clean and well circulated with no algae. some sizeable man spearfishing in the canal and saw fish. It would be good snorkeling. www.regisguillemot.com +596 A good easy-listening Cuban radio station for back- station for radio Cuban easy-listening A good a left. There are three the dock and take Come off Below: On the west wall of the blue Immigration- Customs bunker is this accurate mural of Marina Hemingway Writing pens are a necessity for these officers and these officers for a necessity pens are Writing nice gifts. make inspections are happen- while all these ground music boats clearing in, there If there are several ing is 96.7. the the west wall of nice waiting area. On is a very of Marina Hemingway bunker is a mural Immigration we were designated. told what space and we were was calm with little breeze

Continued from previous page previous page from Continued Our weather for departure The Passage and Arrival date, Three days before our mid-February departure It is all up to the individual, what risks you are pre- It is all up to the individual, what risks There was also talk of Cuban authorities requiring authorities requiring also talk of Cuban There was That meant you would have to get an entirely new an entirely to get would have meant you That We went back to the boat and a drug-sniffer pooch Four officers stood on the dock. First aboard was the At our slip, we were met by a dock assistant, an electrician, a representative of the security staff, and Cesar (in blue), who handles the refuse among other duties Officer Wilson notified me by e-mail that our permit Officer Wilson notified me by e-mail that several cop- was granted. We downloaded and printed ies, believing they would be needed. pared to take. Rumor is that five US companies now pared to take. Rumor is that five US companies waters. provide insurance policies that cover Cuban Do some Googling. travelers’ health insurance. That never was mentioned never was mentioned insurance. That travelers’ health in Cuba. to us while policy. No US insurance company — at that time — — at that company insurance No US policy. to a add-on provision issue a rider, an would merely an benefits at that provides additional basic policy cost. additional — spent a long 20 minutes below decks. We were not smugglers. Customs never really appeared and stores were not checked. No one asked about our US permit. medical officer, who inspected the boat in minutes. We were not lethal. Then two from Immigration were nice enough to remove their boots before they checked below decks. Both spoke some English. We followed them back to their office and presented our boat papers and passports. Our photos were taken and we were given a visa paper. Don’t lose it. and we motored for 20 hours. The entrance to Marinaand we motored for 20 hours. The entrance 77 or 16 (77 isHemingway is well marked. Call on VHF usually a low-power channel, so use international). This prepares everyone for your arrival. Stay inside the buoys, bear left and you will see a concrete dock with two blue bunker buildings on the port side. That is Customs and Immigration, who will help secure the boat. Have your bumpers ready. You should be flying a yellow quarantine flag and a Cuban courtesy flag. APRIL 2017 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 22 ern. Thedirectrouteistheshortest.Italso three routesshown:direct,middleandnorth- can beamixedbag.Onchart100thereare the Azores. the normalarea—includingfoursouthof icebergs thathavebeenseenwellsouthof is arealeye-opener:itshowspositionsof skirt theicebergarea.Thepassagechart100 take thenorthernroutelookingforwindwill heading fromBermudatotheAzoresthat ern edgeoftheareaicebergs,andboats Falmouth, Englandleadsthroughthesouth- sea inCOLDweather. must allbepreparedtoweatherafullgaleat waves of24feetwillarrive. feet, occasionallytheywillgetinsyncand remembered thatifthewavesarerunning12 over 12feetcanbeexpected.Itmust Again, thechartdoesnotshowhowmuch frequency ofwaveheights12feetorover. most likelymoreseverethanMaygales. stronger thansummergales.Aprilgalesare times muchmore.Wintergalesareusually winds ofForce8(40knots)ormore,some- frequency, awordofwarning:“gales”mean of calmsplusgalefrequency.Regarding frequency andstrength,thepercentage be sailingintheNorthAtlantic. and March,monthswhenyachtsshouldnot except forthemonthsofJanuary,February wave-height chartsfortheentireyear— sailed. Onthebackthereareweatherand be sailedbyayacht,withthedistanceto normal GreatCirclecoursesthatarelikelyto On thefrontofchartareshownall whole NorthAtlanticandalsotheCaribbean. line isaGreatCirclecourse.Itcoversthe is agnomonicprojection,wherestraight chase theImrayIolairepassagechart100.It second-hand reports. told ofdisastersfirsthandandhearingmany 70 yearsofreadingaboutdisasters,being not onlyonmyownexperiencebutalso cylinder.” Thisisalsomyconclusion,based Russian roulettewiththreebulletsinthe before theendoffirstweekinMayisplaying heading northornortheastfromtheEasternCaribbean North AmericaorEurope. planning atripawayfromtheCaribbean,headingto The passagefromBermudatotheAzores The GreatCirclecoursefromBermudato On allroutestheboat,skipperandcrew, The weatherchartsalsoshowareasand The weatherchartsshowwinddirection, While waitingformid-Maytocome,pur- Many experiencedoffshoresailorssay,“Anyone Spring isintheairandsomesailorsarealready DON’T LEAVETHECARIBBEAN—YET! ThepassagefromBermudatotheAzorescanbeamixedbag the windswitchedtoeastandstartedblowing. , weleftBermudaonasouthwester.Onedayout, this isnotalwaysso.In2002,deliveringanOyster48 calm, requiringmuchmotor-sailingormotoring.But reported notonlylightairs,butalsolongperiodsofflat straight throughtheAzoresHigh.Someboatshave SEAWISE BYDONSTREET

under shortenedsailtheentiretime. straight throughthenormallywindlessAzoresHigh, started toreallyblowlikehell.WesailedFlores, Finally thewindsuddenlyswitchedtowestand the windheadedus.Wespenttwodaysgoingnowhere. Every timethewindshiftedwetacked,buteach LC KLUND LC the PacificsideofPanama. The Bahamas;andthePerlasIslands,on the Azores,inAtlantic;Exumas, lowing pageswe’lltakealookatcruising some popularcruisingroutes.Onthefol- of whatliesjustoutsideourborderson geographic focustogivereadersaglimpse detour fromourusualCaribbean-only a prop.Theengineless hoisted twospinnakers.Wewerenottowing dropped themain,squaredboomoff,and becalmed, out offuel.Onedaywhenalltheotherswere We alldidthis.Theboatswithenginesran was tocontinueonandfightthelightairs. entire NorthAtlantic:theonlythingtodo weather infoandtherewasnowindinthe lies. cross theHighandpickupsouthwester- as thewindwasdying,Iturningnorthto were talkingontheVHF.Iannouncedthat, boats hadleftAntiguathesamedayandwe halfway there;thewindwasdying.Many close reach.Attheendofsevendayswewere Iolaire But thisdoesnotalwayswork.In1989, southwesterlies, andsailofftotheAzores. north, poweracrosstheHigh,pickup 2,070 miles.Whenthewinddiestheyturn toward theAzores:GreatCircledistance northeast onstarboardtack,closereaching engines took19days. sail fromAntiguatoHorta;theboatswith com/online/march14compass_online.pdf. Compass US, seepage27oftheMarch2014issue Eastern CaribbeantotheEastCoastof less. ForStreet’stipsonsailingfromthe ferent forminApril2014;theadviceistime- Outward Bound Enjoy thedetour—andcomebacksoon! This month, Some boatsdepartingAntiguawillhead This articlewaspublishedinaslightlydif- Wet andWild tookoffdirecttotheAzoresonafast athttp://www.caribbeancompass. Iolaire Compass did70miles.How?We cameonandsaidtheyhad Iolaire takesaslight took 21daysto APRIL 2017 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 23 APRIL 2017 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 24 guide tothewalking andhikingtrailsonall theislandsexceptSãoMiguel and Boston, Massachusetts, onaregularbasis. Terceira andSãoMiguelhave internationalflights;thereareflightsfromTerceirato welcome afteranoceancrossing. Alloftheislandshaveairports,butonlyHorta, Delgada andViladoPortohave showerandlaundryfacilities,thelatterbeingmost way beyondtheusualremit.The marinasatHorta,Velas,AngradoHeroísmo,Ponta there maybenooneonduty. Withoutexception,marinastaffarewelcoming,going crew changes.Marinastaffkeep awatchonVHFchannel16,althoughatweekends marina, theothershaveyour details onfile,althoughtheywillneedtobenotifiedof licly owned.Acomputerizedsystem meansthatonceyouhavecheckedinatone most attractiveoption.MostmarinasarerunbythePortos dos Açoresandarepub- anchoring areminimal,butthereasonablepriceofmarina berthing makesthisthe ancient seabeforebeingagainupliftedbyorogenicactivity. Maria hasauniquemarinesedimentarydeposit,asitwas submergedbeneathan ous volcanicconesandcalderas,lavatubessmokingfumaroles, butonlySanta earthquake onFaial,butwithnoresultantdamage.Consequently therearenumer- 1st, 1980.Thisyear,intheweekbeginningFebruary6th,there wasamagnitude3.1 1950s andtheearthquakeonTerceirainearlyhoursof themorningofJanuary within livingmemory,withtheemergenceofCapelinhos volcanoonFaialinthe Compass Street’s “LeavingtheCaribbean:ToEurope”onpage28of theMay2008issueof with 20:20hindsight.[ personal choiceandthereisreallynorightorwrongroute —exceptinretrospect the samewindandseaswhenit’sgreymiserable.Itusuallycomesdownto 40 knotsinbrilliantblueskyandsunshineisratherdifferentfromtryingtobeatinto force, albeitfromasterneverytime.Reachingwiththewindaftofbeamin35to directly fromSt.Martin,andoneverycrossingIhaveexperiencedwindsuptogale taken. Ihavenowdonethepassagefourtimes,onceviaBermudaandthreetimes but ifyouhaveplentyofdiesel,orarenotinahurry,thenthedirectroutecanbe reaches thewesterlywindbelt.Amoredirect,rhumbline,routecanleadtolightairs on Faial.Receivedwisdomistoheadnorththroughthehorselatitudesuntilone between eachgroup,witheasyhopsislandswithinthesamegroup. and theeasterngroupofSãoMiguelSantaMaria.Itisanovernightpassage of FloresandCorvo,thecentralgroupFaial,Pico,SãoJorge,TerceiraGraciosa, via ,ortakeamoredirectroutefrom,say,St.Martin,towardstheAzores. by Linda Cruising theAzores- Lane Thornton AS If youareinterested inwalking,TheAssociaçao RegionaldeTurismoproduces a As theislandsarebothsteep-toandhaverockycoastlines, opportunitiesfor All oftheAzoresislandsarevolcanicoriginandtherehas beenvolcanicactivity It isapproximately2,200nauticalmilesfromSt.MartintoLajesonFloresorHorta The Azoresarchipelagoconsistsofnineislands,groupedintothewesternislands FLORES, FAIAL ANDPICO atwww.caribbeancompass.com/online/may08compass_online.pdf.]

Editor’s note:Fordetailedinformationonthispassage,seeDon tions. FromtheCaribbeanonecanchoosetogonorthwards whether returningtohomewatersorexploringnewdestina- ers’ thoughtsturnto“Wherenext?” the Caribbeanhurricaneseasonapproaches,manycruis- Every yearmanychoosetocrosstheAtlanticeastwards,

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make theirlandfallattheAzores’mostwesternoutpost—LajesdasFlores An increasingnumberofboatscomingfromtheCaribbean timetables andotherinformation. are usuallyobtainablefrombothtouristandmarinaoffices,alongwithmaps,bus most touristoffices.Ifyoudon’twantthebook,A4-sizeleafletsofindividualtrails history, geology,cultureandfloraoftheareasaroundtrails.Itisavailablefrom Santa Maria.Thisexcellentlittlebookgivessomefascinatinginformationaboutthe world. InLajes, WiFiisavailableatthecafé above themarina. ment’s policyto ensurethattheislandersare abletokeepintouchwiththe outside Santo, freeWiFiisavailablein manyplaces,itbeingaproductoftheAzoreangovern- restaurants, whiletheBeiraMar Restaurantiswithineasywalkingdistance. everything youarelikelytoneed bywayoffoodanddrink. may havetomooralongsidethe wall. possible togetaberthifyour boat’sbeamislessthanfourmetres,otherwiseyou from theshore.Thereisthenasharpturntoportenter the marinaproper.Itis marina isnarrow,betweentheendofbreakwaterandsome rockswhichextend the islandhasprovedtobeentrancingforvisitingyachts. Theentrancetothe ready tomoveagainshouldthewindbackintowest. anchorage canbefoundonthewestcoastatFajãGrande, although youneedtobe warning. Ifanortherlyoreasterlycomesinandyouarenot quite readytoheadeast, a strongswellislikely,youmaybeaskedtoleave,butthere isusuallyplentyof think anchoringwouldbeuncomfortable,don’tevenof enteringthemarina.If conditions inthemarinacanvaryfrombeinguncomfortable tountenable,soifyou wise toanchoroutside.Ifthereisanyswellfromthenorth toeastquadrant,the you havealargeboatorcatamaraninthe12-to15-metre range,youwouldbe affection nowasthelocalflowerofAzores. are madeofhydrangeas,analienplantbroughtintoformhedges, butregardedwith approach totheisland,wonderingwhatbluedrystonewallsweremadeof:they island ofFlores,whosenamemeansflowers.Icanrecallbeingpuzzledonmyfirst the Azores’mostwesternoutpost—LajesdasFlores,onsoutheastcornerof fully revisedsixtheditionincludesBermudaforthefirsttime. mation aboutthehistoryofislands,whattoseeanddo,expect.The though, fornothavingyourowncharts),regulationsandthelike,butalsoinfor- weather forecasting,pluschartletsofharboursandanchorages(noexcuse, at www.rccpf.org.uk).Thisnotonlygivesadviceaboutpassageplanningand 1846236495, www.imray.com;onlinesupportingfilesandupdatescanbefound Anne HammickFRINandHilaryKeatinge,willbeinvaluable(ISBN978- Whatever passageyouplan,theRCCPilotageFoundation’s INTERNET: Aswithallofthe Azoreanislands,togetherwithMadeiraandPorto EATING OUT:Thecaféabove the marinaofferssnacks,andthereareacoupleof PROVISIONING: Lajeshastwo smallgrocerystoreswhereyoucanbuyjustabout The pontoonsinLajeswereputfortheconvenienceoflocal fishingboats,but The marinainLajesdasFloresisverysmall,withlittleroom tomanoeuvre,soif An increasingnumberofboatscomingfromtheCaribbeanmaketheirlandfallat Flores —Continued on nextpage Atlantic Islands , by APRIL 2017 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 25

Atlantic Islands Many yachties (myself included) visit Many yachties (myself settlements have at PROVISIONING: All of food avail- EATING OUT: The variety INTERNET: Free WiFi is available in WALK TO DO: An ascent of Pico is a of Faial, is the view one gets of Pico. It is the view one gets of Faial, is has no arresting sight. Pico indeed an ports, but such, simply fishing marinas as at Lajes to use the pontoons it is feasible Santa Cruz the harbour wall in do Pico, or Here the das Ribeiras. guide comes into its own. guide comes ferry from Horta to Pico by taking the hiring a car for a Madalena, and then is the second largest couple of days. Pico its scenery is magnifi- of the islands, and you enjoy volcanic cent, particularly if are the tiny, walled scenery. Also of note come the grapes for vineyards from which my own favourite is Pico’s famous wines; red. Basalto, a rather dry shop, so provisioning least a small grocery easy. for a short stay is quite addition to sampling able is splendid, in the local wine. most cafés and restaurants. strenuous hike from the visitor centre about halfway up the mountain. Good as walking shoes or boots are essential, the cindery footpath is hard work and as makes coming down almost as difficult to going up, as the pebbles are inclined move underfoot. Walking poles are advan- tageous. However the sense of achieve- ment when one reaches the summit more than makes up for the climb, and there are one or two places on the summit where warm air rising from deep within the volcano escapes, a reminder that there is still seismic and volcanic activity

São Jorge, which we’ll visit next month, is famous for coverlets woven on ancient looms Pico by its most distinguished Pico is archipelago, Azores of the largest The second Next month: São Jorge, Terceira, São Miguel, and Santa Maria. shapely volcanic cone, the highest point in Portugal. Locals from the island have have the island Locals from Portugal. point in highest cone, the volcanic shapely island Horta, on the neighbouring the best thing about to comment that been known on the islands. In fine weather it is possible to camp within the old caldera so as as on the islands. In fine weather it is possible to camp within the old caldera so to catch the sunrise — unforgettable! , the iron- fayalite are areas of flat and fer- of flat are areas fajãs Below: A view from Horta of Pico’s shapely volcanic cone Below: A view under- the ash cover), so it has little impact on the vista as a whole, while the old light- Continued from previous page previous page from Continued WALK TO DO: Take a taxi to the caldera, walk around the crater rim, and then WALK TO DO: Take a taxi to the caldera, walk around the crater rim, and then INTERNET: WiFi is available at the café at the northern end of the marina and in INTERNET: WiFi is available at the café at the northern end of the marina and EATING OUT: Horta has a vast number of cafés and restaurants to choose from. EATING OUT: Horta has a vast number of cafés and restaurants to choose from. PROVISIONING: There are a couple of small grocery stores within easy walking PROVISIONING: There are a couple of small grocery stores within easy walking Faial was the site of the largest volcanic Mid-Atlantic Yacht Services is the one- The marina is often very busy in the The marina is often very busy in the Faial The little town of Horta has long been a WALK TO DO: From Lajes to the Fajã de Lope Vaz. The de Lope to the Fajã Lajes TO DO: From WALK stroll back to Horta (or make sure you have the taxi driver’s number!). many bars and cafés throughout the island. My favourite is Mergulhas, which is on the main town road towards the market. My favourite is Mergulhas, which is on the main town road towards the market. Peter’s Café Sport, overlooking the marina, provides snacks and more substantial meals, while the Taverna do Pim overlooks the old whaling station. distance of the marina, plus a branch of the Continente supermarket chain just a distance of the marina, plus a branch of the Continente supermarket chain just a short walk out of the town. In addition, there are some excellent butchers and small vegetable market at the northern end of the main street. rich olivine mineral that was first described here in 1840 and which is a common con- rich olivine mineral that was first described here in 1840 and which is a common stituent of many volcanic igneous rocks. neath andhouse stands half buried in ash. The volcano is still active, releasing toxic gases visitvapour, but much of the area can be visited via a marked trail. It is as sobering to as the town of Plymouth on Montserrat. Faial also gives its name to eruption of recent years, when the volcano at Capelinhos appeared out of the sea in 1957, going on to engulf the lighthouse and resulting in over 50 percent of the popula- tion leaving the island. Much of this new volcano has now been eroded away (there is a fascinating interpretive centre sited stop shop for chandlery items, and if they do not have what you want, then they will get it in for you. Their shop is a short walk from the marina on the main road overlook- ing the harbour (tel: +351 292 391 616, e-mail: [email protected], see add in the Market Place section pages 41 to 43). Above: The volcano at Capelinhos appeared out of the sea in 1957, and went on to partially bury the lighthouse Above: The volcano at Capelinhos appeared season, so you will probably have to raft up against the wall — not always easy for those who are not too nimble. Horta is a port of entry, and all formalities may be completed with the marina office building, which also houses Customs and Immigration. meeting point for transatlantic yachties, meeting point for transatlantic yachties, with Peter’s Café Sport the centre of atten- tion. Next year sees the 50th anniversary of the start of the Café Sport, quite a mod- est affair at the time but now a large and thriving business, incorporating whale- watching, bicycle hire, a retail outlet and a scrimshaw museum. growing of yams, bananas, papayas and grapes to supplement maize as a staple crop. There is no vehicular access to the fajã, and as with most of them, the steep walk down also means a steep walk back up. — tile land, which may be the result of either lava flows or slumping of cliff faces. They are cliff faces. of flows or slumping either lava result of may be the which tile land, enabled the a microclimate that Fajã de Lope Vaz has cultivated, and usually intensely APRIL 2017 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 26 time oftheyear. bour fromstorms,butitiseasytofinddesertedanchoragesandadventureany June, the“offseason,”whenmosteveryotherboathasalreadyfoundsafehar- wear awristwatchwhilecruising? check thewristwatchofpersondivinganchor.Butthat’ssilly,whywouldyou Abacos ravingabouttheExumas,where,theysay,someoneonbowcouldalmost Grabbers, Wreckersandothervariationsofrumpunchalivercanhandle. ous barsandtheirsignaturecocktails.ButthereareonlysomanyNippers,Blasters, is known(besidesafewspectacularfishingspotsandcuteLoyalistvillages)forvari- ous sixmonths.AlsoagorgeousandfunchainofislandsintheBahamas,Abacos ing kittyandimprovingourDownEast32named lar cruisingdestinations,wepackedinadventuresworthrecreating. Bahamian islandsonadashtobeattheapproachinghurricaneseason. and others,likemyboyfriendmyself,mustbreezethroughthenarrowchainof everyone hassuchluxury.Somecharteracatamaranfortheweektoseesights, friendly folksjustaseasytomeet. conch arefoundwithinminutesofjumpingin.Andonceondryland,you’llfind green enticesyoumilesawaywithsubtlereflectionintheclouds.Fish,lobsterand With onlyoneweek,timeisoftheessence.OurtriptoExumaswasin So wefollowedthestarsineyesoffellowliveaboardsandshopkeepers My boyfriendandcaptain,BradFlowers,Ihadbeenaddingtoourfuturecruis- While thethreatofstormsrestrictedtimeourvisittoonemostpopu- Only aweek?Mostdedicatedsailorsdo(andshould)staymuchlonger,butnot Say youonlyhaveaweekintheExumas,withitswaterssoclearandinviting www.caraibesdiesel.com Email :[email protected] Phone :(+590)590870 373 97150 Saint Martin FWI 97150 SaintMartin Chantier NavalGéminga -Marigot SAINT MARTIN -SINTMAARTEN A Seven-Day A Seven-Day Adventure DESTINATIONS Exumas bySuzanneWentley Tortuga intheAbacosforprevi- MARINE ENGINEERINGPARTS ANDLUBRICANTS Left: Approachingawide-opencut—tasteofthefamouslyclearwaters ing awatch. Internet foranadditional$15/daytochecke-mail,butthat’salmostasbadwear- we wereabletogetaballintheparkforUS$20.It’salsopossiblelogon Cays aregoodwaystoenjoythepreserveinbusytimes.Ourthirddayofweek, to reserveaspot),soanchoringatShroud,HawksbillorsouthalongWarderickWells backs forthefirstlegofreturntrip. drift home;weevenditchedourvesselsearlyandhikedinsocouldfloaton the sandyshoalsofBank.Therewardforchallengingpaddlewasacarefree current toadramaticcutwherethebrightbluewatersofSoundonceagainmet Shroud hasanarrowwaterwaytrailperfectforpaddleboardsandkayaks. Cays Land&SeaPark.Besuretotrollfordinnerbeforeenteringthepark,whichat close-haul sailfor20milestothenextstop,ShroudCay. ing iguanas,itwastimetogo.Acrispten-knotsoutheastwindofferedusafun river backtothelittlecovewhereourboatwasanchored. came toarapid,narrowcutthatallowedusflypastcoralsandridethecurrent deeper ExumasSound.Donningsnorkelgear,weswamnorthalongthecoastand quite closelyperhapshopingforahandout,wewalkedoverLeafCaytothemuch- scores ofwildiguanas.Aftergreetingthecuriouslizards,whichapproachvisitors about ahalf-dozenboats.Wesharedtheanchoragewithoneotherboat—and Leaf andAllensCays.Thereisexceptionalholding,despiteastrongcurrent,for ages nearlyallalongthewaysouthtoGeorgeTown. a shieldfromstrongeastwinds,thepathalsomakesitsimpletocheckoutanchor- in therelativelyshallowbank,ratherthanExumasSound.Alongwithproviding were honedlaterintheweekaswecontinuedalongExumasBank. board!” asBradworkedthehelm.TheGPSchartshelped,well,andourVPRskills I stoodonthebowandjuttedmyarminsafedirections,shouting“port!”“star- around coralheadsthatdarkensectionsoftheseawithjustafewfeetclearance. aquamarine hue,skippersmustrelyonVPR,orvisualpilotingrules,tonavigate of thefamouslyclearwatersandsometimes-treacherousreef.Whileadmiring Oftentimes themooringballsatparkarefilled(callearlyindayonVHF9 With starfish,puffersandshorebirdsasguides,wefoughttheincreasinglystrong We droppedanchoronthesoutherntipofisland,whichisinsideExumas Enjoy thePark When boatsarrivedfromNassaupackedwithtouristsallpointingiPhonesatoblig- For thefirstnightofweek,skiprollyShipChannelCaytoanchorbetween By far,thebestchoiceforcruisersistotravelalongwesterlysideofislands Approaching theExumaschainofislandsfromnorth,boatersgetafirsttaste Arrival atExumas Below: ThesnorkelingisfineintheExumasCaysLand&SeaPark —Continued onnextpage APRIL 2017 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 27 Top: Time for fun. ‘Why would you wear a wristwatch while cruising?’ Top: Time for fun. ‘Why would you wear that come out at full moons Center: Boo Boo Hill is named for the ghosts within minutes of jumping in Below: Fish, lobster and conch are found has a 4’9” draft, we decided to in the Exumas Tortuga Tortuga danced the 30 miles to George Town for our last Tortuga Continued from previous page previous page from Continued With all the stores needed for provisioning or fixing before the next passage, as well With all the stores needed for provisioning or fixing before the next passage, as well Toasting a piece of bread from a loaf we bought from her, Brad and I pulled anchor Toasting a piece of bread from a loaf we bought from her, Brad and I pulled anchor Check the tides and be sure to have good light if you transverse around Darby Check the tides and be sure to have good light if you transverse around Darby Sharpen Your Sailing Skills hone navigational skills, as the VPR route The Exumas Bank is an ideal place to Spending time with the locals is worth scheduling into even a short trip to the Spending time with the locals is worth Instead, head around the corner to the quiet anchorage of Black Settlement Point. Instead, head around the corner to the Have an Authentic Experience an Authentic Have wild swimming the famous with snap a photo you need to unless Staniel Cay, Skip Brad relaxing aboard the Down East 32 as ample drinking holes for meeting friends, George Town is considered home for as ample drinking holes for meeting friends, George Town is considered home was many cruisers throughout the winter. But we didn’t have that kind of time. It time to sail on. night in the Exumas. that afternoon for an easy sail to George Town. We left out of Rat Cay Cut, one of the that afternoon for an easy sail to George Town. We left out of Rat Cay Cut, one of easiest inlets to the Exumas Sound in east winds, thanks to its rare north-south configuration. There were barely any waves as we turned south. With a double-reefed main and half a jib out, and Pimlico Cays, where the charts come in second to a pair of good, old-fashioned and Pimlico Cays, where the charts come in second to a pair of good, old-fashioned eagle eyes. The challenge pays off by being one of the few boats in the quiet waters off Barreterra. In that small town on our sixth day in the Exumas, a local grand- mother demonstrated traditional Bahamian platting methods used to make straw bags and baskets. try our luck meandering south through the narrow, twisting paths currents carve try our luck meandering south through the narrow, twisting paths currents carve into the shallow sands and jagged coral heads. It seemed like a better alternative than fighting the tradewinds in a tiring beat south. becomes the norm after Cave Cay Cut. Since becomes the norm after Cave Cay Cut. Since Exumas, and real conversations often happen off the beaten path. Stop by Little Exumas, and real conversations often of little white butterflies on the hill Farmers Cay, heading south, to see hundreds Terry Bains. Over a delicious rum punch, heading to Ocean Cabin and its proprietor, debate from the perspective of someone Terry treated us to a lively philosophical born just one hill over from where we sat. We were pleasantly surprised by this delightful community, where golf cart rides and We were pleasantly surprised by this delightful of arrival. There, a celebration of the fish fry invitations are offered within minutes off with fireworks at midnight. Bahamian Independence Day was capped ists flocked in by the hundreds. Evidently the pigs were also supposed to learn how ists flocked in by the hundreds. Evidently novel, for sure, but as authentic as when to dance, but that never transpired. It’s pigs . pigs. The locals told us that years ago, there was talk of an impending economic talk of an impending years ago, there was locals told us that pigs. The entrepreneurs without meat. So left the community that would have depression never Spot. When the downturn nearby Big Majors to the beaches of brought pigs gullible tour- the pigs to swim and instead taught these enterprising folks happened, — APRIL 2017 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 28 aboard prise reunionwithourfriendsSteveandSandra guests ofthemarina.Wealsohadanexcellentsur- organized manysocialeventsforthecruisersand away atournever-endinglistofboatprojects,and spectacular SanBlasIslands.Wecontinuedtowhittle for asafeweatherwindowtosailonceagainthe Panama, aboardourcruisingtrimaran, taking junglehikeoutofShelterBay,the and werepleasedtoseethemagain.Duringabreath- years previously,metupwiththeminBocasdelToro, to haveanexcellentpassage. transit werefantastic.Theweatherwasperfectforus of ourfirstAdvisor.BothAdvisorswehadduringthe Canal. WestagedatTheFlatsandawaitedthearrival adventure aboardasailboatthroughthePanama maran, with ourFrenchfriendsaboardtheirLagoon45cata- We hadmadethetransitalittleoveryearbefore Panama Canaltransit.Weweredelightedtoaccept. invited ustobelinehandlersforthemduringtheir part ofourtransit! passengers joinedusinallofthelocksforlast during theseconddayanenormouscruiseshipfullof siting theCanalwithtourists.Toeveryone’ssurprise, rafted toasmalltourboatthatspendsitsdaystran- amazing experience.Inthelocks,theirsailboatwas Marina andweresohappytohavethembepartofthis and Jackie.WehadalsomettheminShelterBay er withanothersailboat, Several monthsago,wewereinShelterBayMarina, As wetransitedtheCanal, On January7th,2016,webeganoursecondtransit Our SecondPanamaCanalTransitExperience their secondcanaltransit Below: Lockusup—ordown!Theauthorsenjoying Panama Canal anchorage andmooringfieldatPacificendofthe Right: TheBridgeoftheAmericasandBalboaYC S/V Yonder Phileas , andwereexcitedtotransitagain. . WehadmettheminRoatanafew Hokule’a Yonder , belongingtoJake wasraftedtogeth- Ultra Yonder , waiting crew by Bill and JoAnne — Harris PANAMA OH SIDES BOTH NOW and Steveaboard Shortly afterbreakfast,wereceivedaVHFcallfromourfriendsAlice each ofus,andthenweallheadedtoourberths. delicious dinneraboard,completewithseveralglassesofwinefor memorable transit,andtofabulousfriends!Afterwards,wehada ing foryearsaboard special bottleofDominicanRepublicrumthatwehadbeencarry- diately gotoutshotglassesforeveryone.Wehadbroughtalonga years. field. TheBalboaYachtClubhasbeenaroundformorethan80 Americas andintotheBalboaYachtClubanchoragemooring del Rey,wherelimitedprovisionscanbepurchased. Bayoneta, andPedroGonzales.ThemostpopulatedislandisIsla of theislands.WevisitedContadora,Chapera,MogoMogo, only thereforashorttime,wewereabletoseejusthandful 200 islandsandisletstoexploreinthisarchipelago.Sincewewere Caribbean toprepareforaPacificcrossing.Therearemorethan tiful LasPerlas.Manycruisersstophereafterleavingthe March 2015.Nothingbeatscatchingupwithfriendsinperson. seen AlicesincethepreviousOctober,andhadnotSteve communicated withthemthroughe-mailsandSkype,wehadnot transferred us,withourbackpacks,to transportation viawatertaxitoandfromtheirdock.The sail withthemaboardtheirboatandexplorethePearlIslands. ments torendezvouswiththemafterthe Las Perlas)onthePacificsideofPanama.Wehadmadearrange- months previously,andhadbeenexploringthePearlIslands(Islas to theWestern.TheyhadmadetheirPanamaCanaltransitafew off andonasweisland-hoppedourwayfromtheEasternCaribbean The next morning we had coffee and breakfast in the cockpit. The nextmorningwehadcoffeeandbreakfastinthecockpit. At theendoftransit,wepassedunderBridge We setthesailsandheadedforextremelytranquilbeau- Las PerlasArchipelagoIslandsExplored Along withthemooringfee,BalboaYachtCluboffersfree Yonder picked upaUS$40-per-nightmooringandweimme-

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Ocean Star . Wetoastedtobothaspectacularand . We had buddy-boated with them . Wehadbuddy-boatedwiththem Ocean Star Yonder —Continued onnextpage transit, and would transit,andwould . Although we had . Althoughwehad APRIL 2017 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 29 and stayed Yonder which was built in was built which Sub Marine Explorer, Sub Marine The Perlas archipelago is simply a paradisiacal place. After numerous descents, the submarine encoun- descents, the After numerous find, check out about this incredible To learn more Memories of this Archipelago Pearl Islands adventure, we After our fantastic not be The Pearl Islands are a paradise that should experienced Oh, yes — one more blissful moment we while there was seeing a spectacular green flash at sunset. We had seen countless green flashes in the Eastern Caribbean and during our passage to Panama; however, upon our arrival on the Caribbean side of Panama we no longer saw them. Therefore, we were delighted in Las Perlas to see our first perfect green flash in more than two years. was in fact the was in by WH later bought and was H. Kroehl by Julius 1865 pearls. York to harvest in New Tiffany The crew was dying, issues with the crew. tered serious sub- to be caused by the was believed and the problem sits and it still submarine was abandoned marine. The that it was ascertained place today. Later in the same bends (decompression either getting the the crew were carbon dioxide poisoning. sickness) or created by Delgado and his the great documentary You Tube Channel play- team on our YACHTULTRA1 the Lost Submarine Las Perlas lists. Just click on Documentary or the link www. Smithsonian Delgado smithsonianchannel.com/videos/the-find-of-a-life- time/12170. back to the Balboa Yacht Club. boarded the fast ferry to be a Gold Coast Catamaran The ferry turned out Croix. We had met and visited that was built in St. many times several years ago with the owners there into purchasing an additional when we were looking up again with charter boat. We met with them, before returning a few more nights aboard on the bus to Shelter Bay Marina. to explore, missed. There are so many pristine islands part is that both inhabited and uninhabited. The best will probably there are hardly any boats there — you will have the not see another boat for weeks. You and the unbe- exquisite islands, the dazzling sunsets, lievable fishing opportunities all to yourself. Left: The beaches in Las Perlas are inviting, but owingLeft: The beaches in Las Perlas are inviting, is a must to the rise and fall of the tide a dinghy anchor Club — Below: The fast ferry back to Balboa Yacht turns out the ferry was built in St. Croix! San Telmo and the Lost American Submarine If you are passing through the archipelago, be sure At Contadora Island, we picked up a free mooring a free mooring picked up we Island, At Contadora humpback whales, as wellFrom late July to October, or scuba diving opportunities in the sapphire waters. not to miss the island of San Telmo to check out the Lost Submarine. It was long believed to be a WWII Japanese submarine, and only after research by archeologist Dr. Jim Delgado and his team was found to be American. They discovered that the submarine Reza Pahlavi, lived on Contadora for a period of time. a period for on Contadora Pahlavi, lived Reza As there ashore. and headed dinghy the ball, launched the place to safely leave dock or other was no floating and dropped us off the high tides, Alice dinghy with The VHF to pick us up. us to call her on the waited for but they are beauti- a number of resorts, island has We gigantic high rises. and there are no fully done the island and visited day hiking all over spent the with It is quite wild, the beautiful beaches. several of we areas and for that forests in several unmanicured we even saw two wild deer loved it! To our amazement, woods. running through the migrate from cold waters foras other whale species, operators that can provide youbreeding. There are dive some gorgeous snorkelingwith equipment to experience Continued from previous page previous page from Continued In the 1980s, the exiled Shah of Iran, Mohammed Isla Contadora One of the most popular islands within the Pearl We only saw one other boat the entire trip — a We only saw one other boat the entire One of our highlights was being there during the One of our highlights was being there We snorkeled in clear waters teeming with fish and We snorkeled in clear waters teeming with Even though the endless white sand beaches look white sand beaches look Even though the endless We had a fantastic adventure exploring this scenic this exploring adventure a fantastic We had Islands archipelago, this charming destination is a resort island and was named after the accounting office that existed during Spanish colonial days. Contadora translates to “the one that counts” and is the island where the pearls that were harvested from the other islands in the archipelago were sent by the natives, and then were counted by the Spanish before being shipped off to Spain. The islands produced pearls of many different colors and sizes. Pearls were there long before the Spanish. Unfortunately, at the beginning of the last century, an underwater disease killed most of the pearl oysters. French sailboat that was based at Isla Contadora full French sailboat that was based at Isla time. One day, the owner took advantage of the crazy tides. He was able to careen his boat, scrape the bot- tom, let it dry and paint the bottom, all in one day — an amazing sight! turtle-hatching season. Along the remote sugar-white turtle-hatching season. Along the remote telltale beaches were the nests and the wonderful of very signs of eggshells that showed us evidence tremendous recent hatchlings. We also admired the crabs making scroll marks left by the numerous ghost their intricate designs in the sand. an array of other sea creatures. We saw numerous an array of other sea creatures. We saw of birds, iguanas of all sizes, and a tremendous variety countless some we had never seen before. There were the day. flocks flying overhead during all hours of extremely inviting, it is not recommended to just it is not recommended to just extremely inviting, leave it while you go beach- beach your dink and must be taken, owing combing. Great consideration rise and fall of the tide. A dinghy to the 17- to 20-foot anchor is a must. paradise. It is hard to fathom it is only an hour and a only an hour it is to fathom It is hard paradise. Panama City. Some ride from the booming half ferry palms, enormous cloaked in coconut islands were bushes. 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Free in , thought Jamabalya, Exodus . It is one of the last . Built in the 1960s by cigarettes that were landed cigarettes that were Jambalaya . Another well-known Windward McLawrence, McCloud, MacIntosh, McCloud, MacIntosh, McLawrence, Genesis built in 2015. She won last year’s West built in 2015. She won last year’s West Mermaid of Carriacou Some “old heads” say the boats from Anguilla are the Some “old heads” say the boats from Anguilla Open double-enders, decked and decked Open double-enders, between the islands in the For transporting goods Now, these boats can mostly be found in the charter Now, these boats can Classic If you are planning on going to the Antigua McLaren, McFarlane, McKensie and McQuilkin, which and McQuilkin, which McFarlane, McKensie McLaren, heritage of Carriacou. to the Scottish are testament strongest but Carriacou-built boats are definitely the strongest but Carriacou-built boats are in Carriacou prettiest. “Dem” say the boats hand-built the sunset are built with a soul. Watch one sail across and you will agree! Scottish policy of sending “unwanted elements” to the elements” “unwanted of sending policy Scottish much as matter as don’t beginnings Indies. The West this tiny on boatbuilding of master reward the rich you will find a graveyard east of Windward island. Just have The grave makers into the sea. washing away as names such have boats. Some models of Carriacou are all popular specific to the Carriacou characteristics distinguishing the Carriacou schooners havebuilders. For instance, on the stern. This adds to thean extended overhang look of such boats as sleek line and unique was the fastest and days of sail, the Carriacou the workboats. The run up the most beautiful of all cargo such as limes, cotton island chain would include back down would often include and sugar. The sail and items such as liquor winner’s circle Zepherin McLaren, she dominated the the Carriacou for over a decade in the early days of owner, Regatta and is still sailed by her long-time John Smith, now in the Western Caribbean. built by Alwyn Enoe. The movie “Vanishing Sail” chron- built by Alwyn Enoe. journey building icles his three-year the last Carriacou sloops. by some to be one of boat is St. Barths, by another Indies Regatta, followed, in third place, Enoe sloop, schooners built by Alwyn Enoe, in 2002, and the only schooners built by Alwyn Enoe, in 2002, vessel. You Carriacou schooner built as a passenger sloop, might also look for the newest Carriacou without benefit of Customs clearance. without benefit of Customs regattas. With the charter trade or racing in classic one of these option, you have the opportunity to sail on go with boat beauties without the obligations that if you’re in ownership. Or you can try before you buy find these the market for a classic yacht. You can Classic boats under full, glorious sail at the Antigua Yacht Regatta and West Indies Regatta. look for the Yacht Regatta (April 19th through 25th), Carriacou schooner

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by Chrystal Young by Chrystal OF CARRIACOU OF THE DREAM BOATS BOATS DREAM THE So, where did the builders learn their craft? How can Knees, frames, , decks and planks are the lan- Oh, not just any wood, but exotic woods with names Craftsmanship in general is a dying art. Most kids Craftsmanship in general is a dying art. Carriacou is part of the tri-island state of Grenada,Carriacou is part of an island isolated in the southern end of the Eastern Caribbean island chain have such a rich history of boat building? During the 18th century, Scottish set- guage of the shipwright. Each stage is precise and orchestrated. You can’t skip a step because of dead- lines. The boat is done when it’s done and you would never ask “Are we there yet?” to a master shipwright. (Well, you could — but it might take even longer!) such as greenheart, West Indian white cedar and silver- balli. These are woods with a purpose. You need just the right shape, just the right curves and just the right density for the various parts of the boatbuilding process to earn the right to be an authentic Carriacou boat. are more interested in their electronic gadgets than are more interested in their electronic even uses crafting a boat out of wood. Wood? Who majesty of a wood anymore to build a boat? Yet, the sitting quietly classic wooden cargo sloop or schooner at anchor in an idyllic palm-tree-lined bay is the stuff dreams are made of. Carriacou & Petite Martinique in the Windward Islands.Carriacou & Petite Martinique lack of major developmentWith its unspoiled beaches, it’s the real Caribbean. It’s alsoand friendly locals, boat-building community. home to an active traditional APRIL 2017 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 32 See why theCaribbean To findouthow youcanmake alasting impactonconservationintheCaribbean andto reefs onwhichwealldepend.We needyourhelptoprotect ourwaters andourwayoflife. worksthroughouttheregion toprotectThe NatureConservancy seas, coastlines, andcoral is worth defending. Join The Nature Conservancy andhelpusDefend Paradise. join ourcampaigntoDefendParadise, visit nature.org/defendparadise . APRIL 2017 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 33 ! The fertilized flower eventually develops into a The fertilized flower eventually develops on a The oval-shaped leaves grow side-by-side a size- In this warm climate, it can grow to be for The Pride of Barbados is a popular plant The pods and seeds are toxic when ripe, but However, there is a downside to this useful these flowers are extremely attractive to bees, attractive to bees, these flowers are extremely for butterflies and birds, so there is no difficulty Pride of them to be cross-pollinated. In fact, garden Barbados is recommended as a flowers shrub. In the tropics, this showy shrub year round. looks pod of about 10 cm (four inches) long, and pod very much like a pea pod. Once the green turns brown, ten or more seeds are launched open. from the plant when the ripe pod splits for These seeds can survive without germinating over a year. on each stem, with four to eight pairs typical colour, branch. They are a fairly light green in the but do not drop off seasonally, which makes Peacock an evergreen. a tree, able shrub, and may even be considered to 20 attaining heights of three to six metres (ten to feet) and spreading two to four metres (seven but 15 feet) wide. The stems start out green, They turn brownish as they become woodier. at have thorns, which swell and become thicker a bite! the base of the shrub. This beauty has It isn’t landscaping, and requires very little care. it is well overly fussy about the soil, as long as so close drained; it can even handle a little salt, It has proximity to the sea isn’t a major problem. metres been found growing at altitudes of 600 (2,000 feet) and can even take a frost, although it will lose its foliage then. Because of the thorns, the Flower Fence can make an effective bound- ary hedge that responds well to pruning. have been used for food by some cultures when they are still green, or after cooking. Various parts of the plant have found uses as medicine, including the treatment of fever, sores, intestinal trouble, and some respiratory problems. Studies show that the leaves have an anti-bacterial agent that has demonstrated success with new strains of antibiotic-resistant microorganisms. It’s definitely more than just a pretty face. and eye-catching plant. It is so effective at repro- ducing that it is becoming borderline invasive in

PEACOCK The brightly coloured flowers can be red, orange, yellow, or a combination of or a combination of flowers can be red, orange, yellow, The brightly coloured of the subtropics. Mankind has seen fit to plant it everywhere. With seeds that can has seen fit to plant it everywhere. of the subtropics. Mankind a year, it was a willing traveller. remain viable for over and long red filaments bloom has five crinkly-edged petals, these colours. Each than the others, the petals. One petal is a little smaller that extend well beyond family. They grow on a for plants in this member of the pea which is not atypical to eight inches) beyond that can project up to 20 cm (seven raceme, or extension, presenting a crown-like can often be seen growing in a circle, the branches. They is easy; but are both male and female, so self-pollination appearance. The flowers some places, and is considered a weed in others. I suppose it is possible to have too some places, and is considered a weed in others. I suppose it is possible to have much of a good thing! by Lynn Kaak is one of those plants whose species name fits so well. The is one of those plants

It is uncertain where this plant originated. Some sources cite Indonesia, others the It is uncertain where this plant originated. Some sources cite Indonesia, others Caesalpinia pulcherrima As you travel through the Caribbean, every month there’s something special to look the Caribbean, every month there’s something As you travel through LOOK OUT FOR… OUT LOOK Americas. Either way, it is now at home everywhere in the tropics and through much Americas. Either way, it is now at home everywhere in the tropics and through much out for. name is derived from Latin for “most beautiful.” Then again, they could have picked Latin for “most beautiful.” Then again, name is derived from a toss-up. However, the just as easily. It might have been Latin for “quite prolific” Barbados, or Barbados tend to illustrate its beauty. Pride of English-language names to its eye-catching blos- and Paradise Flower all make a nod Pride, Peacock Flower and Flower Fence are (or just Poinciana), Spanish Carnation soms. Dwarf Poinciana throughout the Lesser Antilles. also common names

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Use the Moon to find a few This evening may be a good one for star Thursday, April 27th brightness can be seen in the west after The first signs of the Moon increasing in Wednesday, April 26th would appear larger as first Supermoon of 2017. The Moon Today we won’t see the Sunday, April 23rd sliver Moon shining can be seen rising along with the Venus is rising. Venus Saturday, April 22nd sky. See Figure 2. meteor showers radiating out of the eastern There are four active Wednesday, April 19th Wednesday, in rela- Moon are at right angles Moon. The Sun and the last quarter Today marks Monday, April 17th April Monday, sets, As the Sun Sisters. to the Seven closer Mars moves nights the next few Over • High Quality Sheltered Moorings • Slips to 120’ with depth 10’ • 70 Ton Travelift (30' beam) • ABYC certified machanics • Shore power 30, 50 and 100 amps • All slips with fingers map of the Milky Way. The onboard instruments will determine the positions, map of the Milky Way. The onboard instruments will determine the positions, past full, there should be enough separation between the pair to spot Saturn. Named past full, there should be enough separation between the pair to spot Saturn. Named for the Roman god of agriculture and wealth, Saturn is situated south of the Moon. Libra, “the balance or scales”. Now you have two “fun” facts for your Full Moon Party Libra, “the balance or scales”. Now you have two “fun” facts for your Full Moon Party tonight. The Full Moon is at 1742. gravitational pull and the Moon’s orbital speed are in balance. If Earth’s gravity were gravitational pull and the Moon’s orbital If the Moon’s orbital speed were too fast, too strong, the Moon would crash to Earth. Moon is getting farther from Earth by 1.5 it would escape into space. Actually the inches (3.8 cm) per year. Jupiter should still be visible south of the Moon. Jupiter should still be visible south of the shower is variable but has the potential to produce 45 to 85 shooting stars per hour. shower is variable but has the potential an eye out. These meteors are traveling Wait for the Moon to set and then keep km/h). almost 150,000 miles per hour (241,000 now positioned near Regulus in Leo. The Moon will be directly overhead at 1900 with now positioned near Regulus in Leo. The horizon is Jupiter, continuing to keep Regulus towards the east. Above the eastern Virgo company near Spica. of the brighter stars that share the night sky in the west. These stars (circled in red) of the brighter stars that share the night seen in Figure 3, the stars closest to the are also used in celestial navigation. As in Gemini. Moon are Procyon in Canis Minor and Pollux sunset. Over the next couple of days the Moon will be located near Mars, Pleiades sunset. Over the next couple of days the and Aldebaran. it reaches its closest orbital point to Earth this afternoon. We can’t see it because it it reaches its closest orbital point to Earth now in line, so the combined gravitational is a New Moon. The Moon and Sun are pull will lead to an increased effect on tides. brightly in the eastern sky early this morning. brightly in the eastern The Virginids are coming to an end. The Scorpiids shower will peak on April 28th. to an end. The Scorpiids shower The Virginids are coming to 85 meteors per hour.are the Aquariids, which can produce up Peaking on May 6th to dawn. It is a fickle peak just after midnight this morning Finally, the Lyrids will per hour. In any case, of meteors could range from zero to 90 shower so the number the shooting stars will the constellation Lyra and that is where find the star Vega in because a barrage of watch the skies over the next few nights originate. Be sure to 16th and April 25th. could happen on any date between April meteors from the Lyrids tion to Earth. The range or difference between high and low tides is diminished dur- and low tides is diminished between high The range or difference tion to Earth. The Moon and set at 1217. will rise at 0026 The Moon ing this configuration. at 0556. reaches last quarter Mars will continue to brighten above the western horizon. Pleiades, or the Seven horizon. Pleiades, above the western continue to brighten Mars will located above Aldebaran is north, of Mars in Taurus. be to the right, or Sisters, will of Virgo night, still the companion rising for the east and there is Jupiter Mars. 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The next step in the process is to chill the Martini glass to the perfect temperature. The next step in the process is to chill the Martini glass to the perfect temperature. Add one part unsweetened pomegranate juice to the Martini shaker for every four Add one part unsweetened pomegranate Start by loading the Martini shaker with your favorite vodka. Onboard the Start by loading the Martini shaker with

Greg is the rum connoisseur of the sailing duo, preferring a glass of El Dorado 12 a glass of El the sailing duo, preferring rum connoisseur of Greg is the NO, NO, Wildcat chipped ice yields the fastest results. No doubt this is why the PAYS boat boys on chipped ice yields the fastest results. No doubt this is why the PAYS boat boys Dominica only sell chipped ice. Cubed ice will work, but the heat transfer is slower due to the limited amount of ice actually contacting the surface area of the glass. Those of you who endured thermodynamics in college will understand why surface in area contact is important. Gee, that means that I finally learned something useful that tough thermodynamics course. Through years of parts of vodka. It is hard to find unsweetened juice but it is well worth the effort. parts of vodka. It is hard to find unsweetened it, Most pomegranate juice has sugar added. We are making a serious Martini with the not a tooty-fruity punch for college girls on spring break, so hold the sugar. Once Martini shaker is loaded, set it aside, preferably in the freezer. we serve Texas-made Tito’s Vodka. If you are on a French island, you will be sold we serve Texas-made Tito’s Vodka. If you I wouldn’t use Grey Goose to clean the Grey Goose. It’s your choice. But in Texas, I like to rib my French friends every windshield of my pickup truck. Just kidding. have a cool accent that makes some chance I get. Just because you Frenchmen you have good taste in vodka. Use the best American women melt, doesn’t mean that Tito’s, settle for the French stuff. vodka you can find. If you can’t get Texas is how you can make your very own perfect island Gizmo Martini. is how you can make your very own perfect Year Rum served neat to Martinis. Kathy finds rum too sweet for her liking. Evidently too sweet for her liking. Kathy finds rum served neat to Martinis. Year Rum journey on a scientific research so she has embarked sweet enough, she is already dream. Here she has achieved her It looks like perfect island Martini. to create the Roger Moore could ever be. Roger Moore CHILLED, SHAKEN, NOT STIRRED CHILLED, SHAKEN, APRIL 2017 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 38 • MusicandSundownerSpecials • Freewifi&chargingstations tapas,desserts wine,espresso, &tropicaldrinks, Servingcocktails bar&patio. • Newbayfront Caribbeanfavorites Famouspizza Portobelo’s Devilsand Drumbeats JONAS BROWNE&HUBBARD(G’da.)Ltd. Hubbard’s The FoodFairhasitallandalotmore. or afineselectionofliquorandwine, or fruits,toiletries,householdgoods, products, meat,freshvegetables Whether it’scannedgoods,dairy conveniently locatedsupermarkets. best pricesinGrenadaatourtwo on thewidestselectionand Stock Up PPIZZA &KITCHEN MMAC’S Bumped byaShark inSt.John Bequia Reservations: (784)458-3474orVHF68 Next Month’s

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business for 47 years. I have developed a rapport with brokers and underwriters at Lloyds and am able to introduce boat owners to specialist brokers in the Lloyds market. M Grenada St George’s Blue, True sail Li’l Iolaire’s was eaten up by a big cat in Venezuela in 1995 and Iolaire Li’l Iolaire , a 28-foot J Francis Jones sloop. She was , a 28-foot J Francis Jones sloop. She was has no paid hands nor do tradesmen visit became a , with total cost a very reason- Li’l Iolaire He had a good maintenance and repair shop, but he He had a good maintenance the late Rudy Thompson he had With his good friend In 1987 he Dick was a frustrated boat designer. After rebuilding Each year until One year I asked Dick to touch up the deck as neces- I replied, “I know you are a good sailor and think your Dick sucked on his moustache, and then we had a Dick, I hope you enjoy sailors’ Valhalla, where the of the heavy central beam, then two light tracks to of the heavy central on the bottom of the arms. A take the small wheels a Krum Bay junkyard; a motor to winch was found in a wrecked car. It worked. Dick power it came out of from 1967 to 1987, when it was hauled boats on it Donna. destroyed by Hurricane builder. He built a wonderful was a frustrated boat replica steam tug. It was diesel little about 18-foot fake steam through the funnel, powered but produced steam whistle, but air rather and it had an authentic than steam powered. proj- various interesting boatbuilding or boat-altering fat boat ects. Their best was altering Rudy’s short, Dick’s son with high freeboard. Dick, Rudy and off the bottom. Morgan took a skill saw and cut the top and then Then they cut 18 inches off the bottom, was not rebonded the top to the bottom. The result also one that only a a much better looking boat, but beat in all St. for well over 20 years was the boat to to say, head- Thomas Rolex and BVI regattas. Needless wife, Sheila, room was lacking. When I asked Rudy’s a good party about that she replied, “If we are having below and after a race and it starts raining we rush just continue drinking sitting down!” & Duff and bought a 41-foot bare hull built by Duffy Yard in Maine. designed by Joel White of Brooklin Boat deck struc- For ten years, Dick had been sketching son Morgan tures and interior layouts. Dick and his yacht with finished the boat as a beautiful trawler-type own design. the pilot house and the interior to Dick’s illus- A local Maine magazine published a beautifully The article trated article about Dick’s trawler yacht. the article he was written by a naval architect. In boats the stated that when amateurs start redesigning or a complete result is usually either a step backward Joel White’s disaster, but Dick Avery’s alterations to design were a definite improvement. the Caribbean taking her to , I began cruising on a little rocket ship, but I felt she would be easier to handle as a yawl. While in St. Thomas at the late Timi Carstarphen’s dock, discussing this with Timi and Dick, Dick said, “No problem; I have the solution.” The next day Dick arrived in his dinghy with an aluminium mast from one of the St. Thomas Yacht Club’s Mercury sailboats that had been wrecked in a hurricane. We got out the tape measure, drew up plan and sketched up a mizzen and mizzen . We shortened the Mercury mast, went into the pile under Timi’s treehouse and came up with enough wire turnbuckles to rig the mast and a boom we shortened; some blocks were found, and some spare line. In a day Li’l Iolaire able bill from Dick for four hours’ labor, and a big beer bill for Heineken for the three of us. in the closing hours of Hurricane Ivan, I would pick her up in Grenada in late October, slowly work my way north, and leave her at Timi’s dock over Christmas and New Year. I would see Dick before I left, giving him a list of odds and ends to be done in my absence. When I returned, all would be done and off I would go. sary then give it one coat of paint overall. I arrived back and the deck looked beautiful. I complimented Dick on an excellent job. Dick replied, “It was a tough job, and I cannot figure it out. The port side of the deck needed only a little bit of touch-up, but the starboard side — espe- cially back by the cockpit — was so badly worn that it took three coats of touch-up before I could give it a final coat. Do you have any idea why the starboard side of the boat was so badly worn compared to the port side?” parents were also sailors but neither they nor you were brought up in proper yachting fashion and traditions. Paid hands and tradesmen board a yacht from the port side, owners and guests on the starboard side. Since Li’l Iolaire her, the port deck is not worn, but since everyone comes aboard on the starboard side it gets well worn!” beer and a good laugh. winds are fair, the seas smooth, the boats are beauti- ful and there are no catamarans. Don Street Glandore, Ireland

so Iolaire Iolaire was car- , drawing as possi- was rebuilt Iolaire Iolaire Iolaire Iolaire again. Again she swung Letter of Letter Month the Iolaire and never took first prize but often , . Iolaire Iolaire — the water is too shallow.” Compass Dick had a piece of land in Frenchtown for his bare- The bareboat fleet in those early days was a miscel- We raced When Dick first arrived in St. Thomas, in November With the aid of three shipwrights from Tortola — With the aid of three shipwrights from Dick, yet again the voice of doom, came along and Dick, yet again the voice of doom, came He did not realize how resourceful was the late Roar He did not realize how resourceful was When we got her upright, again Dick’s voice of doom When we got her upright, again Dick’s voice Dick, right off the plane from New York, showed up,Dick, right off the plane from New York, In late October of that year, as a result of a broken In late October of that Dick Avery, who died in February at age 83, arrived Dick Avery, who died DICK AVERY, SOME FOND MEMORIES DICK AVERY, SOME boat base and maintenance shop, so he decided to build a slipway. The standard slipway with two rails required a strong cradle to carry the weight of boats with beams of seven or eight feet. Dick was ingenious. He built a monorail slipway. A single heavy beam, about 15 feet long, had wheels mounted on the bottom and two horizontal arms about five feet long attached to the center beam. There were small wheels under the arms and uprights at the end of the arms. He then laid a single heavy track to take the wheels on the bottom laneous collection with no interchangeabilty of parts or equipment. Local stocks of spares was minimal and obtaining parts from the States all but impossible. Alternators had not yet been invented, and incandes- cent lights sucked batteries flat with amazing rapidity, and Dick spent a lot of time charging around bringing batteries to boats and getting engines to start. Wooden boats needed to be hauled, but what facilities there were were unreliable. 1959, finding accommodations was difficult and 1959, finding accommodations was difficult and expensive. The ever-resourceful Dick got together with Captain Tony, a marine captain badly injured in the Korean war; Augie Hollen, who was always building something; and Don Greise the sailmaker. They built four houseboats, which they moored off Frenchtown. They lived there happily beginning in 1962. In the middle ’60s the local government started passing rules to force them to move. But for many years Dick suc- ceeded in out-manoeuvring them and stayed on his houseboat until 1970, when he bought land on which he designed and built his house. with 11 new planks, seven main frames, six intermedi- ate frames, a new bilge stringer and a new rudder. The copper sheathing was removed and thousands of nail holes filled by match sticks inserted by a number of US prep school kids in St. Thomas for vacation. Thirteen weeks and three days after I bought the wreck from the insurance company for $100 — as is, where is, with the responsibility of removal — we were out on charter. won a podium place. Each time we did, I would raise a toast to Dick Avery, saying he was a great sailor but a poor predictor of the future. Dick had a good sense of humor and we would have a laugh over his predictions. out and was lowered until she touched bottom, the out and was lowered until she touched Finally load came off, and the crane refloated. Ruben Petersen, Stout and Titely — pointed out that because of the grounding and broken pointed out that because of the grounding by the frames, the port-side shearline was humped her, you will chainplate: “If you succeed in rebuilding port side; she not do well racing! She is hogged on the will not sail well on port tack.” she was standing on the bottom. Once the load came she was standing on the bottom. Once the crane out off, the crane refloated. Roar winched about 15 feet and lifted was lifted and the crane stayed afloat. I set up my ried to the West Indian Company dock and own little shipyard. ble and put slings around the hull. When he lifted her ble and put slings around the hull. When crane, which out of plumb, she swung toward the grounded from her weight. Roar then lowered Pedersen, dockmaster at West Indian Company. Roar Pedersen, dockmaster at West Indian Company. brought the floating crane as close to intoned, “The floating crane will not be able to get to intoned, “The floating crane will not be Iolaire looked over the situation and with the voice of doomlooked over the situation and with the revisited regu- said, “You will never get her upright.” He was rightlarly; the beach bar of the Caribbean Hotel above seven feet, was aground, lying on her side in 18 inches seven feet, was aground, Bay. Marv Berning and I were of water in Lindberg her upright with the aid of scrap hard at work jacking from building sites, two timbers we had scavenged by the West Indian Company greenheart wedges made two ship’s jacks borrowed from timber shop, and Creque Shipyard. anchor shackle, my 1905-built yawl, anchor shackle, my in St. Thomas, USVI in 1959. in St. Thomas, USVI Dear APRIL 2017 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 40 INTERESTED from theCaribbean regionare cr of tailfluk Your contributions WHALE MIGRATION HUMPBACK HELP TRACK charts. Fairtides! the tidefloodsfromwesttoeast.Timesgivenarelocal. and fromjustafteritsnadirtosoonrising,thetide runswestward;i.e. From justafterthemoon’ssettingtoitsnadir,tiderunseastward; hour afterthemoonreachesitszenith(seeTIMEbelow)andthenrunswestward. running totheeastsoonaftermoonrise,continuesrununtilaboutan month, willhelpyoucalculatethetides. shows thetimeofmeridianpassage(orzenith)moonforthisANDnext Street, authorofStreet’sGuidesandcompilerImray-Iolairecharts,which make yourpassagefasterandmorecomfortable.Thetablebelow,courtesyDon appear in the For moreinformation,see“TidesandCurrents”ontheback ofallImrayIolaire Note: themaximumtideis3or4daysafternewandfull moons. Water, Donexplains,generallytriestoruntowardthemoon.Thetidestarts Crossing thechannelsbetweenCaribbeanislandswithafavorabletidewill 0 0656 0606 20 0517 19 0429 18 0342 17 0255 16 0209 15 0124 14 0040 13 0000(fullmoon) 12 2356 2311 11 2226 10 2139 9 2051 8 1959 7 1908 6 1819 5 1712 4 1614 3 2 1 DATE TIME April 2017 Ahoy, FALMOUTH AREA JOLLY HARBOUR ST. JOHN’SAREA Caribbean Compass MERIDIAN PASSAGE Compass Sea Breeze OnDeck (AYCupstairs) Marine PowerServices Lord Jim’sLocker Jane’s YachtServices Falmouth HarbourMarina Chippy Woodworking Cat ClubMarinaOffice Bailey’s Supermarket AYC MarinaOffice Antigua YachtServices Antigua YachtClub Anjo Insurance Jolly HarbourMarinaOffice Epicurean Budget Marine Anjo Insurance Townhouse Megastore North SoundMarinaoffice North CoastHardware CustomerServiceDesk) Road, Hill (Friars Epicurean bold PICK UP! OF THEMOON ): Readers!WheninAntigua,pickupyourfreemonthlycopyof in Helping? Go to Go in Helping? 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Iknowourlocal netforecastersdoagreatjobhuntingdowntheinfo wind islessthan18knots,because wewillbepoorerforitbothinexperienceand tradewind, andbuildthattrepidation intoourculture,soweonlygooutwhenthe the boatpickeduponawave andshotoffinamadrushdowntheotherside. was thrumminginmyears,seas werepilingupallaroundinmagnificentheapsand on theotherhand,vividmemories ofsomethefulltradewinddayswhenwind in suchconditions,nosinglesail ismemorableenoughtostandoutmymind.Ihave, bigger. Weallhadfunanditwasapassagetoremember. and wegotanhourof30to37knotstillcameinthelee, buttheseaswerenot Pierre watchingtherain.”ThewindpickeduponDominica sideofthechannel wanted totrycatchthesecond.)Asoneofmycrewsaid, “Sure beatssittinginSt. in themain.(Weevencaughtafish,butitwaschallenging enoughthatnoneofus we hadmainly23-to30-knotwinds,andwereverycomfortable withadoublereef tions forseveraldays,sowesetoffthenextmorning.The seas werenotthatbad; came backreporting40-knotwinds.However,therewasno changeinthepredic- 33 to37knots.Thatgaveevenmepause,especiallysincea monohullwentoutand year, headingforDominica.ThelocalFrenchforecastthe passagewaswindsof rather thanacautiontothelittleopenfishingboatsthatply ourseas. emphasis, “Todaythereisasmallcraftwarning!”asifitwere animpendingstorm, getting morecommon.Thentherearethosewholovetochime inandsaywithgreat French chartercatssetoffwithreefedmains.Thiskindofinterpretiveforecastis first chancetoheadMartinique.”Asifgiveliethisstatement,twosmall er forecasts.IrecentlyheardontheSt.Lucianet,“ItseemsthatFridaywillbeyour to whatisinessenceagoodbreeze.Thismainlyhappensthecruisers’netweath- started toerodeourfreedomoftheseasbyaddinganunnecessarycautionarynote they wanttosailin.However,Icannothelpthinkingourattitudeweatherhas days.” Well,toeachhisown. “weather window”.“Whatisthat?”Iasked.“Oh,thewindwillbestrongerinafew They saidtheywereleavingearlierthanplannedbecausetherewasagood when IwasclearingoutinDominicaandgottalkingtosomeothersalsoout. then just thesame.Igotoccasionalstoriesof“giant20-footseas”offKick’emJenny,but the calm).Anditwasneveraproblem.Thepeoplewhorentedmylittlebareboatwere was mostofthetime,comerainorshine,windcalm(well,wedidhavemotorsfor waited fora“weatherwindow”.Wesailedeverydaythatwehadcharterers,which strong squalls,buttheyhitusandpassby. 7 (28to33knots),butnosustainedgalesoutofseason.Wedohavesomevery strong. WefairlyoftenhavewindsofForce5and6(17to27knots),rarelya wind. Inthewinter,whenwegetfullblastoftradewinds,itissometimes Radio Antillesout. could serveforlunch.IwasreallysorrywhenthevolcanotookMontserrat-based This wasespeciallyimportantforthechartercooks,sotheycoulddecidewhat would listennottodecidewhethersail,butjusthaveanideawhatexpect. reports, sometimessolongyouwouldloseconcentrationandmissyourarea,butwe Oh yes,weusedtolistenthegreatold“RadioAntilles”withitslongweather (and forsomeofis),barhurricanes,weneverworriedtoomuchabouttheweather. pering variouscrewedyachts.ThegreatthingaboutsailingintheCaribbeanwas I arrivedhereintheCaribbean1969andsoongotinvolvedcharterindus- I havebeennoticingtheweatherhaschangingalotrecently.Well,notso I hopewecruisersdonotreach thepointwherewearefrightenedofagood I havehadmanylovelyCaribbeansailsin16knots,andwhile Iremembersailing Forecasts candefinitelyhaveachillingeffect.IwasinSt. Pierre, Martiniquethis It goeswithoutsayingthateveryoneshouldfeelfreetochoosethekindofweather The firsttimeIheardtheexpression“weatherwindow”wasabout20yearsago I never—andthinkthisistrueofeveryoneinthecharterindustryever, One ofthereasonsCaribbeanhassuchgreatsailingistherenearlyalways Weather Windows Rustler wasonly30feetlong,soa15-footseafeltlike20. and Cruisers’ Forecasts WHAT’S ONMYMIND by ChrisDoyle Rustler asabareboatandgoingontoskip- APRIL 2017 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 41          

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