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TheSVGCoastGuardwillcontinuetoconductregularpatrolsthroughoutSt. 2013, whichwillfurtherenhancetheothersecuritymeasuresthatarealreadyin announced thatadedicatedpatrolboatwillbestationedinBequiafromJanuary &Updates Info Come seehowbeautifulourCityofBridgetowncanbe! The group“ActionBequia”providedsignificantfinancialsupporttowardsrestor- Training programmesforWaterfrontServiceProviders(“boatboys”)wereconduct- Also, throughfundingreceivedfromtheUniversalAccessFund,National The MinistryofTourism,SportsandCultureinSt.Vincent&theGrenadineshas Marine SecurityInitiativesinSt.Vincent&theGrenadines the yachtstakingpartinClassicTransat ity. (SpacewillbeshortduringJanuary,as area oftheInnerBasin,subjecttoavailabil- (246) 826-9160toarrangeaberthinthe cleats forlocalandvisitingyachts. new andsecuremooringsmooring installed supplyofshorepower,waterand it isnowserviceablewiththerecently the CareenageinhistoricBridgetown,and great efforttoupgradetheInnerBasinof Barbados hasspenttime,moneyand Yacht ownerscanphoneBillyFergusonat Peter Gilkesreports:TheGovernmentof Upgrades atBarbados’InnerBasin —Continuedonnextpage as anoceanracer,raceofficialandmentor. Wullschleger passedawayonNovember24thafterashortillness.Hewasrenowned one ofthe2013winners! 2013. KeepyourcamerahandyandshootpicturesofCarriacou—youmightbe who believedinthisfirstevent,andlooksforwardtoanothermemorableFestival L’Esterre Boutique. Restaurant, aT-shirtfromFidelProductionsandanartisanalturtleTheSnakePit ture ofthereefborderingTyrrelBay;NoewonadinnerfortwoatLambiQueen Children’s firstprizeintheUnderWatercategorywenttoNoeMetzingerforapic- Dive AdventurewithDeeferDivingforapictureofgreenmorayeel.The taken attheSeaviewdivesite.ThirdprizealsowenttoMartialFlores,whowona Turtle Pizzeriaforhislionfishpicture,andDianeMartinoaphotoofscarletshrimps second prizebetweenLyleJrBullens,whoreceivedadinnerfortwoattheLazy ed apictureofgreyangelfishtakenatSistersRocksdivesite.Therewastiefor six-dive packageofferedbyDeeferDivingandLumbadivePADIResort.Hepresent- the releaseofaleatherbackturtle. Dandurand whoreceivedalunchfortwoatSlipwayRestauranttheimageof for apictureofdancersattheMaroonFestival.ThirdplacewaswonbyJohanne Diane Martino,whoreceivedacertificatefornighttwoattheLaurenaHotel, (see relatedletterinthismonth’sReaders’Forum,page45).Secondprizewentto received acertificateforweekendtwoattheCarriacouGrandViewHotel businesses andenterprises. Carriacou andGrenadain2013,plusprizesexceedingEC$5,000donatedbylocal photographs bytheGrenadaBoardofTourisminalltheirpromotionalmaterialfor attracted nearly60entries. As reportedintheISAF(InternationalSailingFederation)newsletter,Arthur Eight Bells For moreinformationvisitwww.carriacouphotofestival.org. The CarriacouPhotoFestivalCommitteethanksallthesponsorsandsupporters In theUnderWatercategory,firstprizewaswonby The first-prizewinnerintheAboveWatercategorywasNicoleBonjour,who The firstCarriacouPhotoFestivalcompetition,heldNovember9ththrough11th, Successful FirstCarriacouPhotoFestival

included theuseofwinning “Below theSea”categories.Prizes Classes, andin“OntheLand” ning entriesinJuniorandAdult Prizes wereawardedforthewin- entered intothecompetition. rounding waters,couldbe months, onCarriacouorinitssur- tival, orovertheprevious12 the island.Photostakenatfes- ration andphotographyacross to takepartinthreedaysofexplo- enthusiasts, bothlocalandvisiting, photographers andphotography The eventwasanopportunityfor

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. . Similar infor- , the Act states that: Antigua & Barbuda Marine Guide per se www.antiguamarineguide.com , which is regularly moored at Le Phare , which is regularly http://tinyurl.com/c5qpgjm , click on Raindancer For more information visit www.pcycgrenada.com. The PCYC was formed by a group of boating enthusiasts to support yachting enthusiasts to support formed by a group of boating The PCYC was Bequia Yacht Moorings Update touched on the question of whether or not the Last month’s article by JA Trevelyan on the seaward side by a line drawn from Belle Point The Port of Bequia (bounded Part VI, 72 (1) c: “The Port Authority may… make regulations with respect to regu- Part VI, 72 (1) c: “The Port Authority may… make regulations with respect to the reg- Part VI, 72 (1) f: “The Port Authority may… make regulations with respect to the Part VI, 72 (1) n: “The Port Authority boundaries of the Ports in Part VIII, 91 (1) a: “… all lands of the Crown… within the Authority has complete con- In light of the above, it seems clear that the SVG Port Cruisers’ Site-ings • To complement the printed version of the 2013 elected its new board for the 2013 season. The Club welcomed John Whitsett as The Club welcomed John board for the 2013 season. elected its new member John was the first official Club for the next one-year term. Commodore Member for been an active Committee started up in 2010, and has when the PCYC as owner and Grenada, particularly He is a familiar face around most of that time. classic schooner captain of the the Club as successfully governed replaces Jeanie Parr, who Bleu Marina. John Dave Royce as Vice Commodore is since its inception. Now serving Commodore held the position of Treasurer. who formerly area. New in the Calivigny Bay in Grenada, particularly events and watersports members are welcome. Bay, Bequia, are “legal” or not. Although we did not yacht moorings in Admiralty in time to include with that article, we present it obtain the relevant information of Master, Johnny Ollivierre, for providing us a copy now. Thanks to Bequia’s Harbour the law. a port within the meaning of St. Vincent & the to Old Fort Point) is listed as Act 26 of 1987, amended by Act 43 of 1989 and Act Grenadines Port Authority Act, yacht moorings 16 of 1991. While not addressing lating, controlling and prohibiting the doing or omission of any thing, within the lating, controlling and prohibiting boundaries of any port… of mooring, anchoring and berthing of ships ulation of the mode and place by sail or partially propelled by power’]…” [defined as ‘any vessel propelled or in, or engaged in and performing, any service licensing of… persons concerned work in connection with the port.” the Port Authority.” this Act, including the [sea]bed… are hereby vested in legal right to regulate facili- trol over the seabed in Admiralty Bay, and reserves the operators there. The ties such as moorings and service providers such as mooring regulated the moorings in fact that the Port Authority has as yet neither actively the question of the “legali- Admiralty Bay nor licensed the mooring operators leaves currently the yacht moorings ty” of these moorings in a grey area. Suffice to say that the mooring operators are in Bequia are generally unregulated and few if any of power to do both. licensed, although the Port Authority apparently has the mation, in a different format, is available at there is an on-line edition. The website has also been updated for 2013. The 2013 there is an on-line edition. The website has also been updated and much of the text in edition includes a new section on Medical & Emergency flipbook version of the other sections has been revised. To access the on-line, Antigua & Barbuda Marine Guide page —Continued on next Tuna was first appointed as an Tuna was first appointed as a heart of Behind the gruff exterior was of the Sea”. But, they won the race, and they won the race, and of the Sea”. But, well have saved their Tuna’s order may the nickname with pride lives. Tuna used his life. Tuna managed sev- for the rest of America’s Cup syndicates, eral successful others as a sponsor and helped countless and volunteer. and International Judge in 1982, and umpire remained active as a judge was renewed until his passing. His IJ status in at the 2012 ISAF Annual Conference served as a Dublin in early November. He including the judge in Caribbean regattas the Rolex St. Croix International Regatta, Thomas, and International Regatta in St. the BVI Spring Regatta. officials can gold. Many of ISAF’s top race advice and trace their development to are few mentoring given by Tuna. There contribut- people in the world who have commu- ed more to the sport. The sailing nity has lost a legend. Continued from previous page Continued from “Tuna” earned his nickname during the fateful Fastnet Race in 1979, when he Fastnet Race in 1979, his nickname during the fateful “Tuna” earned Grenada’s Newest Yacht Club Announces New Commodore Grenada’s Newest Yacht Club 27th, 2012, the Petit Calivigny Yacht Club (PCYC) At its AGM held on November PCYC Commodore John Whitsett with outgoing Commodore Jeanie Parr PCYC Commodore John Whitsett with outgoing Commodore ordered his crew to take down the spinnaker. The crew called him “Tuna, Chicken The crew called him “Tuna, to take down the spinnaker. ordered his crew — JANUARY 2013 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 6 perform from9:00 Frangipani Hotel,wherethe13-pieceEliteSteelOrchestrafromSt.Vincentwill four-day MusicFest,January24th — willbeyetanothersensationalweekendwithsomethingforallmusiclovers.The yachting communityandthewordisoutthat2013—event’stenthanniversary Antigua uptoaperiodofninemonths. confirms thatthe15percentABSTwillNOTbeappliedtovisitingyachtsstayingin and theChairmanofAntiguaCharterYachtShowonDecember13th,2012 Tax (ABST)legislationasitappliestoyachtsintransit. has beenmuchconfusioninthenewsrecentlyaboutAntigua&BarbudaSales seen bythekidsat — Julien Brunetaud,ShemekiaCopeland,ToddSharpvilleandVeronicaSbergia Band willperforminBequiawithguestartistesincludingDinoBaptiste, Jake Zaitz&MikePaice(left).DanaGillespie(right)andherLondonBlues SPICE & COMPANY play for the first time in Bequia. Absolutely not to be missed! SPICE &COMPANYplayforthefirsttimeinBequia.Absolutelynottobemissed! Caribbean musicandpartyingareinforararetreatwhenthelegendary The Nj3OJazzBandwillbeoneofthehighlightsonthisbeachsideafternoon. Hotel atFriendshipBay,withlocalandvisitingmusiciansjoininginthejamsession. ting rightbythebeach,withopen-airbig-screenprojectiongivingmaximumenjoyment. giving theaudienceBluesatitsverybest.DeReefinLowerBayprovidesperfectset- artistes fromtheMustiqueBluesFestivalwillperforminBequia(thankstoBasilCharles), As reportedin Antigua’s TaxPolicyonYachtsinTransitClarified Last year’sBequiaMountGayMusicFestcreatedahugebuzzintheregion’s Bequia MountGayMusicFestthisMonth We cannowconfirmthataletterreceivedbytheCommissionerofNationalParks • ‘KidswithCamerasCarriacou’isnowonFacebook.EnjoyviewsofCarriacou The Saturday night at De Reef is the second big night of the Music Fest. Fans of The SaturdaynightatDeReefisthesecondbigofMusicFest.Fans On theSaturdaythere’safreeafternoonofJazz’n’BluesatBequiaBeach On Friday,DanaGillespie&theLondonBluesBandandherline-upofspecialguest Continued frompreviouspage Antigua’s YachtingInsiderNewsletter PM www.facebook.com/pages/Kids-With-Cameras-Carriacou .

through 27th,kicksoffontheThursdayat ofDecember20th,2012:There . event’s website for the final line-up, www.begos.com/bequiamusicfest. event’s websiteforthefinalline-up,www.begos.com/bequiamusicfest. down lastyearwiththeirsignatureblendofRock,Hip-HopandPop.Pleasecheckthe the showwillbeCaribbean’shottestnewband,NEXCYX,whobroughthouse Zimmerman, GarvieGriffith,KirkRedman,JomoLordand“Ziggy”Walcott.Closingout Toby Armstrong&Band,andtheMountGayBluesBandwithguestperformersScott The evening’slineupwillalsoincludethenewBequiaband“Infinity”,guitarmaestro followed bytheMountGayRumFinaleParty! the CountryRelativesandmanysurpriseguests, Band, theHonkyTonics,BequiaBlues Jazz, BluesandRockbytheDenzilBacchus out atDeReefinLowerBaytothesoundsof of Colombia,onpage53.Goodtohaveyouwithus! on page5;Joe’sBoatWorxofCuraçao,39;andSalonaYachts In thisissueof Welcome Aboard! For moreinformationseeadonpage26. Finally, theSundaywillbeanafternoontochill Compass wewelcomenewadvertisersAntigua&BarbudaTourism, not tobemissed! in Bequia.Absolutely play forthefirsttime SPICE &COMPANY Do wanttoparty? Hip-Hop andPop blend ofRock, with theirsignature new band,NEXCYX, Caribbean’s hottest JANUARY 2013 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 7

GUY DEAN went to press. WEATHER REPORTS Compass Unless severe weather threatens, this net is not conducted on Sundays. When there are Bequia 0800 VHF 68 Daily Monday-Sunday 68 Monday-Saturday Monday-Saturday 68 VHF 68 SELECTED CRUISERS’ VHF NETS 72 VHF 0800 VHF 0800 Nassau, Bahamas VHF Bequia 0730 St. Martin/Maarten Grenada English Harbour Chaguaramas 0800 0715 Rodney Bay 0730 Porlamar VHF 14 VHF 14 0900 VHF 68/06 Thanks to numerous cruisers for this information, which was correct to the best of our knowledge Puerto La Cruz Monday-Saturday 0830 We welcome corrections and comments at [email protected]. Daily VHF 68 0745 VHF 72 Monday-Saturday as available A more complete schedule of eastern North Atlantic and Caribbean cruising nets is avail- 0930 0530 Offshore Forecast A Voice USB Voice A Forecast USB Voice Offshore 4060 0530 Telegraph USB UTC AST 0930 STATION & REPORT DESCRIPTION Voice 1030 0630 Coconut A USB 1100 0700 Forecast Carib. Emergency & Weather Net FREQ 1100 0700 Caribbean Weather (Chris) TYPE 1100 0800 0700 Caribbean Maritime Mobile Net Voice USB 1110 MODE 0710 A Bahamas Weather Net 1120 0720 Forecast 3815 Offshore Puerto Rico/VI Weather Net 1130 0730 C6AGG Carolyn Wardle Weather Net Voice Voice 1200 A Caribbean Weather (Chris) 7250 LSB/ham 1230 3696 1130 0830 Forecast 1300 Voice 0900 Voice Offshore 8137 Caribbean Weather (Chris) 1330 LSB/ham 0930 LSB/ham Caribbean Sea (WLO) 1400 Voice 1000 Caribbean Weather (Chris) 1530 3930 USB (Note 1) 1730 Offshore Caribbean Weather (Chris) 1800 Voice 1400 4003 2000 1600 LSB/ham 4045 Caribbean Sea (WLO) Voice 2030 2330 1630 Voice Southbound II (Herb) 2130 USB 8104 Carib. Cocktail & Weather Net USB (Note 1) 2235 1835 0000 Voice 2000 12350 Caribbean Emergency & Weather Net 0330 1) USB (Note Voice 6221 Caribbean Sea (WLO) 3815 C USB (Note 1) Voice 7086 Voice Frequencies (in kHz): USB (Note 1) Voice LSB/ham A) Voice LSB/ham (Note 2) C USB 12359 NMN, Chesapeake, 4426, 6501, 8764, 13089, 17314. Voice USB Voice B) USB NMG, New Orleans, 4316, 8502,12788. C) C 4316, 8502, 12788, 17144.5 4369, 8788, 13110, 17362, 22804. Caribbean Sea approximately 25 minutes later. Note 1: Voice USB Caribbean Sea approximately 25 minutes later. Note 2: This net now operates during hurricane season only Atlantic, then Caribbean Sea Gulf of Mexico, Southwest North • WWV has World Marine Storm Warnings (Voice) at 8 minutes after each hour, • During hurricane activity, information can be found continuously on the and Solar Flux information at 18 minutes after each hour on 2500, 5000, • Anyone, licensed or not, may legally operate on HAM frequencies in the event 10000, 15000, and 20000 AM. • For cruiser info, check out the Coconut Telegraph at 1200 UTC [0800 AST) at 4060 USB. Also Hurricane Watch Net on 14325 USB/ham. of a life-threatening emergency. SELECTED CARIBBEAN SHORTWAVE SELECTED CARIBBEAN as this issue of able at www.docksideradio.com/east_coast.htm. of interest, with weather, security and genral info segments, are the Panama Connection Net at of interest, with weather, security and genral info segments, are the Panama Connection Net at 1330 UTC on 8107 and the Northwest Caribbean Net at 1400 UTC on 6209. active Tropical systems in the Atlantic, Caribbean Weather (Chris) runs a Net at 2300 UTC / 1900 AST, on 8137, Voice, USB. For complete schedule and changes visit www.caribwx.com/ssb.html JANUARY 2013 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 8 www.tropicalwx.com. at http://magicseaweed.com. http://ibiseye.com, andsurfforecasts(great forthose“iffy”anchorages)areprovided waveandweatherforecaststohelpsailorswithpassageplanning www.barbadosweather.org/barbados-weather-radar.php •BarbadosWeatherRadar: have recommended. from on-linesources.HerewepresentaselectionthatvariousCaribbeancruisers in theCaribbean,increasingnumbersofsailorsgettheirweatherinformation Caribbean beach-barTVsduringhurricaneseason. began broadcastingin1982,andsailorshavebeenknowntoclusteraround DuMont TelevisionNetwork.TheWeatherChannelisa24-hourcablenetworkthat station inBoston.TelevisionforecastsfollowedCincinnati1940or1947onthe lic radioforecastsweremadein1925onWEEI,theEdisonElectricIlluminating knowledge ofweatherconditionsfartherupwind.IntheUnitedStates,firstpub- wide areatobereceivedalmostinstantaneously,allowingforecastsmadefrom time). Bythelate1840s,telegraphallowedreportsofweatherconditionsfroma any fasterthanasteamtrain(andthealsowasverynewtechnologyatthat widely practicabletotransportinformationaboutthecurrentstateofweather 1835 thatthemodernageofweatherforecastingbegan.Beforethistime,itwasnot er predictionoccupiesalargepartofsailors’attention. replaced byGRIB(GRIddedBinary) sextant sights.Theuseofonce-popularweatherfaxhastoagreatextentbeen because theynolongerneedWWV’s“timeticks”toensurethetimingaccuracyof WWV ateightandnineminutesafterthehouron2.5,5,10,1520Mhz), radio formarinestormwarnings(Atlantichighseasarestillbroadcastby his hole,ithasalsobeenawhilesincemarinersroutinelylistenedtogoodoldWWV er byexaminingonionskinsorseeingwhethernotthegroundhogwentbackin Although it’sbeenaverylongtimesincepeopletriedseriouslytopredicttheweath-

Happy weatherwindows! Finally, thissiteincludesacomprehensive listofotherCaribbeanweathersources: In addition,weatherforecasts,radarand interactiveweathermapsareavailableat •USNationalHurricaneCenter:www.nhc.noaa.gov •CaribbeanHurricaneNetwork:www.stormcarib.com Hurricane InformationWebsites •StormPulse:www.stormpulse.com(paid-forcustomforecasts) •CrownWeatherServices:www.crownweather.com(providesagood TropicalWeatherpageinadditiontopaid-forcustomforecasts) •ChrisParker’sMarineWeathercenter:www.mwxc.com (paid-forcustomforecasts) •Buoyweather:www.buoyweather.com(suppliesfreetwo-dayforecasts inadditiontopaid-forcustomforecasts) Commercial MarineWeatherServiceWebsites •WeatherUnderground:www.wunderground.com/tropical andweatherrouting) •PassageWeather:http://passageweather.com(providesseven-daywind, www.nnvl.noaa.gov (greatsatelliteimages,animationsandmorevisualstormstuff) •NOAA’sEnvironmentalVisualizationLaboratory: Desperate Sailors:https://www.desperatesailors.com/page/weather/carib_sxm • International/General WeatherWebsites US NationalWeatherService(forUSVIand PuertoRico):www.srh.noaa.gov/sju • •Trinidad&TobagoWeatherRadar:www.metoffice.gov.tt/radar •SXMCyclone/St.Martin: www.sxmcyclone.com(inFrench) animMOSAIC2.html (inFrench) •MartiniqueWeather Radar: •FrenchWestIndiesWeather: http://outremer.meteofrance.com(inFrench) •DominicanRepublic MetOffice:www.onamet.gov.do(inSpanish) www.meteo.fr/temps/domtom/antilles/pack-public/animation/ •CuraçaoMetDepartment: www.meteo.an •CubaMetInstitute: www.met.inf.cu(inSpanish) Caribbean NationalandIslandWeatherWebsites Although SSBradioisstillindispensable,today,withWiFisowidelyavailable According toWikipedia,itwasnotuntiltheinventionofelectrictelegraphin The technologyusedtodisseminateweatherforecastsiscontinuallyevolving. NASA was thelasttimeyoueventappedbarometer?Yetweath- looked attheskyduringhappyhour?Forthatmatter,when Red skyatnight…”Whenwasthelasttimeyoureally Selected On-Line Weather Sources

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JANUARY 2013 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 9 As a fully functional With a wide variety of Bequia. Yachties can send in their order by e-mail and once in Admiralty Bay, their order will be delivered. liquor store, Vintages will provide an upscale retail outlet for fine wines and liquor for retail and wholesale, and will also import and distribute these products to the Grenadines market — to hotels, restaurants, yachtspeople, homeown- ers and supermarkets. products, this attractive,

For more information see ad on page 21. ‘Grenada Grenadines Yachting – We Are Sailing!’ to Launch at Toronto Boat Show The Marine and Yachting Association of Grenada will unveil a new logo and brand Grenada and her sister Grenadines of Carriacou and Petite Martinique offer shel- “Grenada as a yachting destination is perhaps one of the best kept secrets of the “We are thrilled that we will be launching our new brand at this high-profile show The Toronto Boat Show is the largest in Canada and over 77,000 visitors are anticipated. For more information on Grenada Grenadines Yachting see ad on page 14. Trinidad’s Tank & Fuel Says, ‘De-Oil-It’! Trinidad’s Tank communi- found in and around the marine grease, fuel and oil spills De-Oil-It cleans engines, generators, pumps, engine rooms, bilges and Below decks, De-Oil-It cleans great boat wash and teak cleaner. It will remove car- Above decks, De-Oil-It is a is that after the spill or stain is eliminated, there is no The best part about De-Oil-It at Tank & Fuel. De-Oil-It is available in Trinidad & Fuel, see ad on page 7. For more information on Tank Program at Marina ZarPar Expanded Yacht Brokerage their Yacht Brokerage Marina ZarPar in the Dominican Republic have expanded The This is part of an overall program called Boatmax (www.boatmax.com). at [email protected]. All inquiries should be referred to Bob Brody, senior Broker, 35. For more information on Marina ZarPar see ad on page News from Free Cruising Guide Agirre as MarketingFree Cruising Guide announces the appointment of Amaia the release of a Nathalie Virgintino, Editor of Free Cruising Guide, has announced has announced that the site Dr. Catherine Hebson, Director of Free Cruising Guide page 42. For more information on Free Cruising Guide see ad on New Wine & Beverage Shop in Bequia at the Gingerbread A new business called Vintages Bequia is located downstairs sophisticated store will offer a carefully selected inventory to suit every taste and budget: from the budget conscious to the discriminating wine connoisseur; from the yacht chef provisioning for yacht charters to the visitor looking for that special Mount Gay Rum souvenir to take home. to increase awareness and market the tri-island nation’s yachting heritage at the Toronto International Boat Show, which runs for ten days beginning January 12th. tered anchorages, high quality marina and boatyard facilities, a full range of yacht services, international air links and all the ingredients needed for a perfect Caribbean sailing experience. Caribbean and it is time for the secret to be revealed with a new brand identity for this great destination,” explains Anita Sutton, President of MAYAG, “Through a major project supported by a grant from CARTFund, administered by the Caribbean Development Bank, we will greatly improve our ability to provide the services yachting visitors require. The project includes measures such as providing formal marine technical training and certification and reinforcing our commitment to security for yachts. and this has all been made possible with the generous support of CARTFund and The Centre for the Development of Enterprise with major contributions from the marine and yachting industry of Grenada.” ty better than any other product on the market. The outstanding cleaning and market. 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In fact, De-Oil-It’s run-off will actually eliminate the marina water, ground or from past spills or cleaning projects. petroleum waste deposits made all boats that are taken into Program. They now have a full-time broker on site, and In addition, they provide the program will be listed at Yachtworld.com at no charge. free storage for all boats that are in the brokerage program. program also has a New Caribbean program is located at Marina ZarPar and the York location at City Island (www.minnefordmarina.com). distribution of additionalManager. She will be responsible for the development and sailor and has spent the lastproducts to support cruising in the Caribbean. She is an avid husband and two children.decade living aboard and cruising the Caribbean with her Guide subscribers who have quarterly newsletter that will go out to all Free Cruising Cruising Guide site. The subscribed to the Caribbean Security Index at the Free been made over the past newsletter will report all updates at the FCG site that have site. quarter to help users get the maximum benefit from the in the Caribbean to adver- will soon unveil a new program that will allow businesses tise free at the FCG site. a high level of service, Hotel. This upscale wine and liquor store promises to provide to yachts and homes on quality wines and liquors, great prices and free delivery BUSINESS BRIEFS BUSINESS JANUARY 2013 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 10 America andtheCaribbean. sentative regionalsystemsofmarineprotectedareasinthecountriesLatin port inestablishmentofcomprehensive,effectivelymanaged,andecologicallyrepre- Biological Diversity’sProgrammeofWorkonProtectedAreasthroughtechnicalsup- planning totrans-boundarymanagementofmarinemammals. ance, regionaltrainingandlearningexchangesontheapplicationofmarinespatial marine mammalsinneedofimprovedmanagement.Italsoprovidestechnicalguid- ect providesanoverviewofessentialhabitatsandregional-scalemovementsfor aims toassistcountriesinaddressinghumanthreatsmarinemammals.Theproj- tration ofhumpbackwhalesintheNorthAtlantic. grounds. Thenow19,430-square-milesanctuaryaccommodatesthedensestconcen- Republic’s northcoasttoprotecthumpbackwhalemating,calvingandnursery ed in1996toincludeNavidadBankandpartofSamanaBayontheDominican back whalesandtheirhabitats.Thesanctuary,firstdesignatedin1986,wasextend- Dominican RepublicisamongtheactivitiesofLifeWebprojecttoprotecthump- mammals suchaswhales. including itspremierLifeWebprojectthatfocusesonlong-termplanningformarine its 2010-2012workprogramme.TheUNCEPreviewedexistingprogrammes, United NationsCaribbeanEnvironmentProgramme(UNCEP)afterarecentreviewof now contributeallthetimewithdonating partofthemembershipfees. was collectedatauctionsandotherevents duringthepastClassicRegattasbutwill the lastweekendofMarch2013. discussed inadvanceoftheupcomingSt.Maarten-St.Martin ClassicYachtRegatta Regatta organizationsothateventualissues withcoursesandanchoringcanbe foundations. Bothmanagerswillalsotake aseatontheadvisoryboardofClassic expressed theirgratitudetotheClassic Yacht Clubfortheirwillingnesstohelpthe and fivepercentwillbedonatedtotheReserveNatureldeSaintMartin. each membershipfeepaidtotheClubwillgoSt.MaartenNatureFoundation the membershipfeesofyachtcluballyearroundasdonations.Fivepercent of Foundations fromboththeDutchandFrenchsidesofislandwillreceivepart of Flag Programhasbeenimplementedin46countrieswith3,650beachesandmarinas. European countries.In2001,FEEbecameaglobalorganization,andtodaytheBlue only tenminutesfromtheinternationalairport. important services,andenvironmentalmanagement. dealing withwaterquality,environmentaleducationandinformation,safety and nized BlueFlagCertification,anenvironmentalawardgrantedbytheFoundationfor great riskstobiodiversitytoday,”ProfessorRussellsaid. not asimportantwefound.Thisdriveshomethepointthatrisingsealevelspose Dávalos. “Wewereexpectingarealosstobeimportantinexplainingextinction,but the warmerandwetterclimateofHoloceneareexamples,”saidProfessor populations collapsed:cavedrowning,thearrivalofnewspecies,lacktoleranceto the Bahamas.“Therehavebeenmanyexplanationsbeforeastowhysobat cies thatmayhavecolonizedtheislandsrecentlyandaccountingforcoralgrowthin islands. Thelargeimpactofarealossonspeciesheld,evenafterexcludingspe- Lesser Antillesthemathematicalmodelspointedoutgapsinfossilrecordofmost Antilles couldbeexplainedbythelossofareacausedrisingsealevels.In could beexplainedbythechangeinarea. species andareaofanislandtoestimatethenumberlocalextinctioneventsthat island, theythenusedasimplemathematicalrelationshipbetweenthenumberof current levels.Combiningtherecordofandfossilbatswithareaforeach Caribbean atthepeakofglaciation,whensealevelswere125metersbelowtheir Systems (GIS)tomodeltheextentwhichlandwouldhavebeenexposedin made itanidealsystemforinvestigatinghowclimatechangemayshapeislandfauna. The manyinstancesofbothextinctionandpersistencebatsacrossdozensislands many batpopulationsthatexistedelsewherebecameextinctononeorseveralislands. mals, mostterrestrialspecieswerewipedoutaroundthetimehumansarrived,and Bahamas andtheGreaterAntillesattesttoafaunathatnolongerexists.Amongmam- deglaciation intheCaribbeanhasbeennotedfordecades,andrichfossildeposits Biology atGrandValleyStateUniversityinMichigan,thehighextinctionratefollowing Evolution, StonyBrookUniversity,NewYorkandAmyL.Russell,PhD,Departmentof shows thatthepastmeltingofglaciersdrownedvastexpanseslow-lyingislands. bats. Thearticle,entitled“DeglaciationexplainsbatextinctionintheCaribbean”, bats intheCaribbeanislands,includingCubanvampireandPuertoRicanflower rising sealevelsproducedbythemeltingofglacierscausedextinctionmost Caribbean Eco-News In astudypublishedinthejournal Rising SeaLevelsEndangerIslandBiodiversity The overallgoaloftheprojectistoassistimplementationConventionfor The LifeWebproject,launchedin2010withfundingfromtheSpanishGovernment, The designofamanagementplanfortheMarineMammalSanctuary Anna Scarlettreports:Theprotectionofmarinemammalsremainsapriorityforthe Caribbean MarineMammalsaUNProjectPriority For moreinformationvisitwww.ClassicYachtClub.com. The ClassicYachtClubhashelpedboth foundationsonceayearwithmoneythat Manager RomainRenoux(ReserveNaturel) andTadzioBervoets(NatureFoundation) The St.Maarten-St.MartinClassicYachtClubannouncedthattheNature Environmental GroupsBenefitfromSt.Maarten-St.MartinClassicYC For moreinformationontheBlueFlagprogramvisit The BlueFlagprogramwaslaunchedin1987byFEEwithjusttenparticipating Crown BayMarinaisafull-servicemarinalocatednearhistoricCharlotteAmalie, The prestigiousawardrepresentscompliancewithstandardsin24strictcriteria Crown BayMarinainSt.Thomas,USVIwasawardedtheinternationallyrecog- St. Thomas’sCrownBayMarinaAwardedBlueFlag Together, theyfoundthatmostofthespecieslossinBahamasandGreater The researchersusedmeasurementofunderwaterdepthandGeographicInformation According toAssistantProfessorsLilianaM.Dávalos,PhD,DepartmentofEcologyand Ecology andEvolution a primedestinationforourmarinaguests.” ral environmentthatmakestheVirginIslands represents ourdedicationtopreservethenatu- proud toflytheBlueFlagatourmarinaasit Crown BayMarinasays,“Weareextremely for themarinaandstaff. ed certification,asignificantachievement St. Thomastobeawardedthehighlyrespect- nas andbeachesaroundtheworld. toward sustainabledevelopmentformari- Environmental Education(FEE)thatworks Jane Wherren, Director of Operations for Jane Wherren,DirectorofOperationsfor Crown BayMarinawasthefirstmarinain

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Sculpture Park Sculpture New ‘Children’ at ‘Children’ New Grenada’s Underwater Underwater Grenada’s While the sculptures are unusual in their own right, over time they will be trans- While the sculptures are unusual in their own right, The original Vicissitudes (known as Circle Vicissitudes — the definition of which is “a natural change or mutation visible in of which is “a natural change or mutation visible Vicissitudes — the definition Vicissitudes, a 28-piece sculpture by artist Jason de Caires Taylor, was unveiled by artist Jason de Caires Taylor, was unveiled Vicissitudes, a 28-piece sculpture GUSMI is a non-profit organization dedicated to the maintenance and development The Underwater Sculpture Park lies within the Moliniere/Beausejour Marine The Underwater Sculpture Park was highlighted recently in GUSMI chairman Howard Clarke says, “This is a really exciting time for Grenada’s Each statue of a child in Vicissitudes has been sponsored by local businesses andEach statue of a child in Vicissitudes has been sponsored The original “children” will not be discarded but will be separated from their circle The original “children” will not be discarded but will be formed by nature into a living reef, as corals, soft sponges and filter formed by nature into a living reef, as corals, soft sponges of Children in Grenada) was badly damaged by storm surges. Because it had become a key image used by the media worldwide it was imperative that the statues be replaced with a new sculpture to meet visitor expec- tations. The original was extremely popular with visitors and this new evolution is expected to be even more so, since it will be shallower and more visible. The statues are in water from three to eight metres deep and are accessible to both divers and snorkel- ers. base, creating a sturdy foundation to ensure stability when installed underwater. nature or in human affairs” — is one of the largest projects launched to date in the — is one of the largest projects launched to date in nature or in human affairs” the world’s first underwater sculpture park by Grenada continued development of in Inc. (GUSMI). There are 28 figures of children Underwater Sculpture Management mounted in pairs, a boy and a girl on a shared concrete the piece. The children are on November 23rd at the LIME Mount Hartman Complex in Grenada. The sculpture Mount Hartman Complex in Grenada. The sculpture on November 23rd at the LIME at famous underwater sculpture park, located would be placed in Grenada’s west coast. Moliniere Bay on the island’s of the Underwater Sculpture Park. They are actively seeking sponsors and support for ongoing projects. For more information contact Howard at howardclarke900@hotmail. com, visit www.grenadaunderwatersculpture.com, or follow them on Facebook at grenadaunderwatersculpture. Protected Area (MBMPA), the purpose of which is to protect the reef and provide a nursery for juvenile fish that will disperse into the surrounding waters. Park wardens enforce the prohibition of spear and line fishing in the MBMPA. They have also been trained to monitor the reef using internationally accepted methodology. Anchoring is prohibited and the white mooring balls are for non-commercial use (yachts) and the red balls for commercial use (dive and snorkel boats). The cost of a yacht mooring ball for a day is US$10. For those who choose not to moor but still want to visit the MBMPA there is a per-person fee of US$1 for snorkeling and US$2 for scuba diving. magazine, which features the Underwater Sculpture Park among the 24 places that they think are the best on the planet, putting it among places like the Grand Canyon, the Great Barrier Reef and Mount Everest; and in zine, where the park is listed among 50 must-see snorkeling sites. Underwater Sculpture Park. In the near future we have another big project which will hopefully be launched in mid-2013, so it’s an exciting time for Grenada, too, as this installation will create press coverage for the island both locally and internationally.” individuals. GUSMI thanks the following sponsors for making the project a reality:individuals. GUSMI thanks the following sponsors for Grenada Ltd, Brenda S. & R.Aquanauts, Banana Boat Tours/Shadowfax, Best of Duncan Kirkby, Budget Marine, Carib Cats, Clare Morrall, Coyaba Beach Resort, Dive Grenada, Eco Dive & Trek, First Impressions Ltd, Geo F. Huggins & Co (G’da) Ltd, Grenada Board of Tourism, Horizon Yacht Charters, Insurance Consultants Ltd, Island Water World Grenada, LIME, Moorings & Sunsail, Peter de Savary, St. George’s University, Sunsation Tours, and True Blue Bay Resort & Villas. GUSMI also thanks those companies and individuals that have given their time and services to support the Underwater Sculpture Park and to help give this particular piece the launch it deserved, including Underwater Solutions Ltd, Le Phare Bleu Marina, Grenada Marine, Marion Suite, Port Louis Marina, The Grenada Bottling Co., Westerhall Rums, Clarke’s Court Rum, Grenada Breweries, and Grenada Seafaris Powerboat Adventure. and will be relocated within the park as they continue to encourage new marine life. and will be relocated within the park as they continue there will be 105 separate By the time the installation of Vicissitudes is complete underway and sponsors being statues within the park and there are plans already sought for new pieces. life start to cover them. Creating artificial reefs is not new, but using of pieces of life start to cover them. Creating artificial reefs is not a helping hand. artwork is a different and exciting way to give nature JANUARY 2013 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 12 Vincent & the Grenadines, and Simon Carey, Regional Vincent &theGrenadines,andSimonCarey,Regional Sir Frederick Ballantyne, Governor General of St. Sir FrederickBallantyne,GovernorGeneralofSt. Bequia YouthSailorsAspire REGATTA skills inlocaldoubleenders Young Bequiasailorstesttheir

NEWS GRAHAM WIFFEN GRAHAM on November12th,2012.Prizeswereawardedforthe 1500 rallywasheldatNannyCayMarina,Tortola,BVI boats foroff-islandtrips. monthly incomeandSunsailprovidingnewsails, Bequia YouthSailors,withTradewindsproviding petitors comefromthisprogram.” would begreattohaveourfirstOlympicsailingcom- Bequia isanislandwithastrongsailingtradition,it to St.Vincent&theGrenadinesbeingrepresented.As four years’time,wearelookingatapaththatleads double-enders teamasquicklypossible. seems alloftheyoungsterswanttobepart These aremuchmoredifficulttosail.Despitethis,it on tothelocalBequiaboats,‘doubleenders’. Once theyshowaptitudeandenthusiasm,move sail trim,rigging,windandtides,boathandling. schedule coveringmanyaspectsofsailingincluding needs nurturing.Thejuniorsareputthroughatraining teams, butthereisalsoalotofuntappedtalentthat aim for.Therearegreatsailorsamongthecurrent skills alongwithteamworkandhavingsomethingto only learningtosail,butalsoimportantlife young peoplesuchagreatopportunity.They’renot about sailing. far, with30to40meetingregularlylearnmore than 200youthshaveexperiencedtheprogramso Christian Schrijver,withmanylocalsupporters.More Bequia sailorAndyMitchellandvisitingyachtskipper and neededtoraiseEC$40,000helpfundthetrip. San JuanInternationalRegatta,PuertoRicoinFebruary, young sailorstocompeteinthe12thClubNáuticode Optimist regattaatYoungIsland.BYSaimstosendsix end ofNovember10th,2012,duringanimpromptu fundraising fortheBequiaYouthSailorsoverweek- (Sunsail &Moorings),cameouttosupportandassistin Manager forTUIMarinetheWindwardIslands The galaprizegivingofthe23rdAnnualCaribbean Avanti For moreinformationvisitwww.bequiayouthsailors.net. Both SunsailandTradewindsCruiseClubsupportthe “With theLaserClassbeingpartofOlympicsin Simon Careysays,“It’ssoimportanttogivethe Bequia YouthSailorswasstartedtwoyearsagoby Takes

Tempest TrophyinCaribbean1500 called Altair presented byrallyveteransRickandJuliePalmof yacht thatbestdisplayedtheSpiritofRally,was in theAbacosafewdayslater. Turbo’s Tub out tion oftheirpassage,with direct, andhadfollowingwindsseasforthedura- fleet. Carolina, afterdepartingHamptonwiththemain group andwaitouttheweatherinBeaufort,North cat, wontheMultihullDivision. Steve BlackTrophyfortheOverall. Keep ItSimple Shannon 43ketch cal milestoGreenTurtleCay,Abaco,Bahamas. miles toTortola.TheARCBahamasfleetsails975nauti- the Caribbean1500:mainfleetsails1,500nautical favorable weatherwindow.Therearetwofleetswithin fleet departedadayaheadofscheduletoensure 2012. Thestartisweatherdependent,andthisyearthe sion, departedHampton,VirginiaonNovember3rd, with theoptionofjoiningahandicappedracingdivi- Fish Story,BestDiverandBruise! based oncorrectedtime,andalsoforthingslikeBest first threeplacesineachclassoftheCruisingDivision, Guard couldcomeandrescuethecrewof yacht, It wasblowing40knotsintheStreamandanother of enthusiasm, andhelpingothers.Thisyear,theowners then totheyachtthatbestcombinesseamanship, award. Onthesecondnightout, not misstheweatherwindow—weregiven start butdecidedtosaildouble-handedanywayand —Continuedonnextpage just eastoftheGulfStream. radar aboard,guided In theBVIfleet,TempestTrophy,awardedto Yachts intheARCBahamasfleethadplannedtore- The bigwinnersintheCruisingDivisionwere The Caribbean1500,afunrallyforcruisingyachts, The TempestTrophyhasbeengiveneachyearsince Avanti SusieQ , whoexplaineditsorigins:“In1990,ayacht Susie Q Orbiter Tempest —wholosttheircrewtwodaysbeforethe forlinehonors. re-groupedinBeaufortandmadelandfall and lostherrudderwestoftheGulfStream. , aJ/42thattookbothClassBandthe , stoodbyfor18hoursuntiltheCoast Mariannina Serenity Helia Mariannina , whichtookClassA,and Irish Rover,T’aiChi throughaseriesofsqualls electedinsteadtosail Avanti Baloo barelyedging , whichhas , anOutremer Orbiter and .” JANUARY 2013 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 13 , Bel Aurora . decided to gamble on the decided to gamble Dauphine Telecom . The Jeanneau Selection crew were already on their third drink L’Esperance Coors Light The night out in Anguilla meant that a lot of sailors Frits Bus came first in Racing Class aboard the Melges Race One was from Simpson Bay, St. Maarten to from Simpson Bay, St. Maarten Race One was The dates for this year are November 22nd through southerly course, only to regret it, as Frits Bus with his Coors Light when Bobby dropped anchor in Road Bay. had a slow start on the Sunday morning, so Miller put in a downwind start to make life easier. The finish of the regatta was in Simpson Bay. 24 Anguilla within the time limit. Nineteen boats entered the time limit. Nineteen boats Anguilla within 23rd. which started on November the 2012 event, had the The next day, the fleet Gustavia, St. Barths. on go north or south of St. Maarten option to either Bay, Anguilla. Bobby Velasquez the way to Road aboard skippered by Skipper Roger Petit, won Cruising Class. Multihull Class was won by Erick Clement on the Trimaran Open 40 24th. For more information visit www.coursedelalliance.com. —Continued on next page Northeast Caribbean’s Course Northeast Caribbean’s Course de L’Alliance 2012 The Course de l’Alliance course; one did not finish. Starting in Sir Francis Drake a Channel off Nanny Cay on beat and then heading anti- clockwise around Tortola, the fleet turned the corner at Great a Camanoe and headed on downward run to West End where, after a quick wiggle a through Soper’s Hole, it was off beat back to the finish line Nanny Cay. Regatta was originally designed to be an alliance between the four ‘hot spots’ of sailing in the northeast Caribbean: St. Maarten, Saint Martin, St. Barths and Anguilla. Each of these locations has its own sailing association or yacht club: Sint Maarten Yacht Club, Marina Fort Louis, St. “Round Tortola has always been a favorite race of has always been a favorite “Round Tortola the 36-mile race, includ- Sixteen yachts competed in Over the past nine years La Course de l’Alliance has sails, and of course we all took turns hiking hard during we all took turns hiking sails, and of course role in race. Everyone played a critical this long, hard record and monohull best elapsed time achieving the time prize. first place corrected winning the overall to be part been fortunate enough mine and to have beat the for the tenth time and of a winning team group of guys with such an awesome monohull record RBVIYC, Thanks to Nanny Cay, the was a real treat. all the Phillips and Judy Petz, and race officers Bob work in hosting and run- other volunteers for their hard stood the test of time for ning a great event that has and very fun event.” 43 years as an awesome race hours to complete the ing IC24s that took over six Barth’s Yacht Club and the Anguilla Sailing Association. The Marina Fort Louis and the Sint Maarten Yacht Club are sponsors of this event, along with Budget Marine, Windward Island Bank, Siapoc, MP Yachting and Saint Martin Yacht Charters. The Sint Maarten Yacht Club is the organizing body. become very popular. Any boat can compete as long as they are fast enough to sail from St Barths to

INTAC ] just called set a new INTAC Avanti , another Melges 32, took 17 minutes, 29 sec- Jurakan INTAC . “Jeremi [skipper of . “Jeremi [skipper Helia Continued from previous page Continued from “They were amazing,” said Rob, the skipper of the said Rob, the skipper “They were amazing,” Skipper Mark Plaxton said, “The crew of Team INTAC Sets Round Tortola Monohull Record INTAC Sets Round Tortola Monohull Round Tortola Race on In the 43rd annual Peg Legs “You all really helped us,” Jeremi said humbly to the helped us,” Jeremi said humbly “You all really visit For more information Start of the Round Tortola Race off Nanny Cay family boat — had a great day participating in the Nanny Cay Round Tortola Race. Several members of the crew took turns driving the boat, doing tactics, trimming monohull record in the Nanny Cay Challenge. Completing the circumnavigation in 3 hours, 57 minutes and 36 seconds, onds off the time set by in the 2009 race. November 17th, 2012, the Melges 32 November 17th, 2012, the Melges us up on the radio and said ‘Follow me!’ and we and said ‘Follow me!’ us up on the radio night.” of the worst thunderstorms that steered clear everyone the award. “It’s really crowd after receiving this event special, we all deserve who makes this award this year.” www.worldcruising.com/carib1500. JANUARY 2013 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 14 expertly captainedbyKaiNolting. Sonamara finish line,leavingallothersoutofsight,was and monohullsover40feet.Thefirstboatacrossthe entered wereover40feet),monohullsunderfeet, compete innear-galeconditions. prizes, thenewregattaattracted17sailingyachtsto 25th, 2012.Withsuperborganizationandover-the-top Colombia, helditsinauguralregattaonNovember ed inthecenterofhistoriccitySantaMarta, — two days’allexpensespaidstayinthatluxuryhotel. Hienricus FranciscusandhisfirstmateJoannaLouisa Tatiana TorresofHotelTayronakapresentedskipper a 50-footHanse.ForwinningtheOver40FootClass, child Colin,afreemonthinthemarina. awarded Kai,hisfirstmateAlinaChavez,andtheir fastest monohulls.MarinamanagerMauricioCucalon tently sailedfaster,andpointedhigher,thaneventhe The competitionhadthreeclasses:catamarans(all Marina SantaMarta,adevelopingIGYmarinalocat- Colombia’s SantaMartaRegatta‘Superb’ The secondboatacrossthefinishlinewas Continued frompreviouspage , a57-footPintaPastoralecatamaran, Sonamara Lion King consis- , yet aregattaisfestivalofsailing!Thislackwas mad islandofSt.Luciahashadnosignatureregatta, on page33. de Antioquia,andNautiagro. Airlines, TaironakaHotel,Bavaria,FabricadeLicores were MarinaInternacionaldeSantaMarta,LAN dockmaster JohnRojas.Amongtheprincipalsponsors the knowledgeableandfriendlydockhandsunder characteristic hospitalityofthemarinastaffincluding award presentations. chos, hats,andshirts.LiveDJmusicfollowedthe radio. Otherdoorprizesincludedcasesofbeer,pon- Hodes on anyplace inSouthAmerica,ortoMiami;andEric Harmony William Simson Particularly fortunateweretherafflewinners,including at leastonedoorprize,generallyabottleofrum. dockage fee. race receiveda50-percentcreditoffitsnextmonth’s high seasandstrongwinds. magnificently pilotedhis37-foot Foot ClasstosinglehanderMichaelJerorndeWit,who Tatiana awardedanidenticalprizeintheUnder40 Christy Recaiireports:Forafewyearsnowthesailing- St. Lucia’sInauguralMangoBowlaHit For moreinformationonMarinaSantaMartaseead Everyone applaudedtheexceptionaleffortand The awardsceremonysaweveryattendeereceive Nor werethelosersslighted.Everyparticipantin , whoeachwontworound-tripLANticketsto Sinan , whowonahandheldmarineVHF Odern andIanJohnstoneon Salona throughthe Chaotic St. Lucia,skipperedbyBruceWohlfield;Cruising: don’t winaregattasailingbyyourself!” and readytogo.Bethhintedattheirteamspirit:“You would participate,borrowedtheJ/24,gotitrigged before theregattastartedladiesdecidedthey and AlexFosterroundedouttheteam.Aboutaweek through theSt.LuciaYouthSailingTeam.JoBoxall racing, andStephanieDevaux-Lovellhascomeup Olympics, NickySoutercomesfromAustralianmatch hold nameinSt.Luciaforherturnatthe2012 experienced ones.BethLygoehasbecomeahouse- consisted ofthreeexperiencedsailorsandtwoless handicap. Thisfive-ladycrew—allofthemblonde came thirdinthecombinedone-designclasson Attitude By far,thetalkofthisfirstMangoBowlwas three setsof30-minuteracesoverthetwodays. regatta, theJ/24andSurpriseClassseriescomprised throughout theCaribbean. Rum, whichhasbecomesynonymouswithregattas gold sponsors.SilversponsorsincludedMountGay Yachting) andFirstCitizenshavingcomeonboardas ning startedinJune2012,withIGY(IslandGlobal mental inrallyingcompetitorsandsponsors.Theplan- credits itssailingcaptain,EdgarRoe,withbeinginstru- views smackinthemiddleofsailingaction. Surprise Class).Aspectatorboatprovidedpanoramic Catamaran andOneDesign(J/24togetherwith future. Therewerefourclasses:Racing,Cruising, inaugural regattaprovedveryencouragingforthe of course,St.Lucia.Theresponseonthisscaleforan Trinidad, Antigua,St.Martin,Barbados,Martiniqueand, total of27entriesfromCaribbeanislandsincluding conditions”, timedrightbeforetheARCarrivals,witha Bowl Regattamadeitsdebutin“champagnesailing premier sailingeventthathadbeenmissing. Citizens MangoBowlRegattabecametheannual December 1stand2nd,2012,whentheIGY/First emphatically correctedduringtheweekendof —Continuedonnextpage Handicap): pered byNicolasGillet;CombinedJ24&Surprise(on Surprise (onpoints): Hallucine of Grenada,skipperedbyDannyDonelan;Racing: Other Classwinnerswere—Catamaran: In perhapsthemostexcitingcompetitionof Among itsothermembers,theSt.LuciaYachtClub Organized bytheSt.LuciaYachtClub,Mango , whichwontheJ/24Classonpointsand ofMartinique,skipperedbyRegisGuillemot; GFA Caraibes. GFA Caraibes ofMartinique,skip- Libby Lou Blonde Savvy of

JANUARY 2013 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 15 (new moon) (full moon) 8 9 10 11 1029 12 1125 1218 13 1309 14 1358 15 1445 16 1532 17 1618 18 1705 19 1752 20 1840 21 1928 22 2016 23 2104 24 2152 25 2239 26 2326 27 0000 28 0013 0100 0149 (full moon) 20 21 22 1912 23 1959 24 2047 25 2135 26 2223 27 2311 28 2359 29 0000 30 0218 0045 31 0304 0132 February 2013 1 2 3 4 0352 5 0442 6 0535 7 0633 0729 0829 0929 OF THE MOON OF THE (new moon) JANUARY & FEBRUARY 2013 JANUARY & MERIDIAN PASSAGE PASSAGE MERIDIAN Crossing the channels between Caribbean islands with a favorable tide will Crossing the channels between tries to run toward the moon. The tide starts Water, Don explains, generally 3 or 4 days after the new and full moons. Note: the maximum tide is and Currents” on the back of all Imray Iolaire For more information, see “Tides DATE TIME January 2013 1 2 3 4 0248 5 0353 6 0417 7 0506 8 0554 9 0646 10 0741 11 0840 12 0942 1044 13 1146 14 1245 15 1341 16 1433 17 1522 18 1608 19 1654 1740 1825 make your passage faster and more comfortable. The table below, courtesy Don more comfortable. The table below, courtesy Don make your passage faster and Guides and compiler of Imray-Iolaire charts, which Street, author of Street’s passage (or zenith) of the moon for this AND next shows the time of the meridian the tides. month, will help you calculate moonrise, continues to run east until about an running to the east soon after its zenith (see TIME below) and then runs westward. hour after the moon reaches setting to just after its nadir, the tide runs eastward; From just after the moon’s to soon after its rising, the tide runs westward; i.e. and from just after its nadir east. Times given are local. the tide floods from west to charts. Fair tides! Building on work done recently formed event, recently formed Board Chairman Marc de Caul said, “The Grenada Sailing Week Action Group intends to turn this sailing event into the biggest the Southern Caribbean has ever seen!” by the Grenada Sailing Festival, former organizers of this keelboat regatta, and drawing on the knowledge of experienced sailors, the Grenada Sailing Week, a non-profit organiza-

BOB GRIESER Continued from previous page Continued from Come ‘Sail de Spice’ in Grenada Sailing Week! Spice’ in Grenada Sailing Come ‘Sail de & Grenada Sailing Week Camper racing and cruising yachts, Open to both greatly enhance the event. Main and Race Day sponsor Camper & Nicholsons will For more information see ad on page 46. South Grenada Regatta for February 20th through 24th, hasThe South Grenada Regatta 2013, to be held February ad on page 13. More information on the South Grenada Regatta see With strong support, a great turnout, racing excitement and generous sponsorship, excitement and generous a great turnout, racing With strong support, Nicholsons Race Series will take place from January 31st through February 5th on January 31st through February Series will take place from Nicholsons Race the 2012 press conference publicizing At the November 22nd, “the Spice Island”. its own bit of magic to four days of competitive rac- tion run by volunteers, will add of entertainment. International and Caribbean sailors ing, one lay day and six nights through print media, a Facebook page, and a are being informed of the regatta the public will be made wel- website: www.grenadasailingweek.com. Members of Bar and Restaurant every come at the themed events taking place at the Victory evening. looks forward to hosting Marina Manager Danny Donelan says, “Port Louis Marina yachtsmen.” Additional spon- the event, and looking after returning and new visiting World, The Moorings, sors include Mount Gay Rum, Seahawk Paints, Island Water is well in hand to ensure hot and Turbulence Rigging, Sails & Canvas. Organization will be upheld with an racing off the Grenada coast. International racing standards measurer and expe- international protest jury judge, a Caribbean Sailing Association Tim Wright will be offi- rienced Race Officer James Benoit. Internationally renowned cial photographer on the water. Livonne received prizeannounced winners of the SGR T-shirt Design Contest. Charles winning design was select- money of EC$1,500 plus four “hot off the press” T-shirts. The T-shirts are now on saleed through a voting process by the Regatta’s Gold Sponsors. at Le Phare Bleu Marina’s mini-market. the Mango Bowl Regatta has earned its place as the premier regatta on St. Lucia’s place as the premier regatta Regatta has earned its the Mango Bowl sailing calendar. — JANUARY 2013 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 16 to November9ththrough11th, place overallinCruisingClasswaswon,andfunemphaticallyhad Above: Thecrewof ready tohitthecourse. Jean arrivedwithtraysofhomemadeturnovers.Competitorswerepoweredup, eggs, bagels,creamcheese,andfreshfruits,wasfurtherembellishedwhenNorma ward bays,thebouncywaterconveyeditsexcitementforregattaahead. Thursday nightwelcomeparty.WeweretheretocrewandAsinotherwind- 20th yearwasthreedaysbrim-filledwithracing,funandfestivities. entire regatta.Somethingsgetsweeterwithage.St.Croix’sInternationalRegatta’s Kurt SchindlerandKikitheFlamingGypsies,butthatcanalsobesaidof Yacht Clubhaseverthrown!” with gusto!AsTerryMerriganofGoldCoastYachtsputit,“ThebestpartySt.Croix work, andmyleftelbowdoesn’tworksowell,butnewknees,theyaregreat!”He bicep?” heflexedhisrightarm,“Itwastornfromtheshoulder.So,thisarmdoesn’t perated fromkneesurgery,hepointedtohisrightshoulderandjoked,“Seethis is aheavyburden,thoughitdoesn’tseemtoweighhimdown.At72,andjustrecu- the onlyboatinourclassflyingaspinnaker,wasonetobeat. to aHunter386composedourCSACruisingclass.JimKloss’sS27.9, Caribbean andEastCoastregattasoverthedecades.SixboatsrangingfromaJ/24 and I,adinghyracer,wereledbyskipperTonySanpere,winnerofnumerous ing fromastroke;young“never-evers”tryingtheirhandatracingforthefirsttime; Flaherty, winningInternational14andEtchellsskipperinhisday,whowasrecover- tor andnewowner;ChandraHenderson,localgenoatrimmerextraordinaire;David Wavering abitinrecentyears,andpostponedfromitsnormalFebruarytime-slot I joinedadiversecrewaboardtheCreekmore30 Each morning,acomplimentarybreakfastbuffetburgeoningwithhard-boiled My husband,Jim,andIarrivedin He mighthavebeenreferringtotheincredibleSaturdaynightbashwithCruzan Our sharedgoal:tohavefunandwin.FortrimTony,beinga BACK WITHGUSTO! Aryeto —‘Oursharedgoal:tohavefunandwin’.Asecond Right: WinningskipperinRacingClass,JackBishop,rises

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, ELLEN BIRRELL (2) BIRRELL ELLEN *.+%*.+,)-%(( extended hisarmsandshowedmeadeepkneesquat.Well,let’scallit but Ichoosetodothis.loveteachothers.” is amanofprecision.“Iamgreatdriverandtactician.Icouldbeprofessional, ics offlatteningtheboatandadjustingweightforeaftforspeed.Tony ences betweenwhowinsandloses.”Hewentontotellmeingreatdetailthedynam- before. Someofthemwon’twanttodoit.But,itisnecessary.Itonethediffer- I wantyouonforedeck.I’llhavetherestofthemhikingoutliketheynever crew attheThursdaynightpre-regattaparty:“BringJim—weneedmorerailmeat. He wasallsmilesfortheracestocome.Stillsearchingandcoaxingadditional get. Whygo the magic,hecontinued,“Onceyougotrimaran,itisasclosetoflyingcan rans beganreplacingislandtourismsloopsinthemid-Sixties.”Amanlovewith trimarans. Weareworldrenownedforbuildingmultihulls.Withnoengines,triama- According toGeorge“Moose”Silverof Vindjg "AVWZafjVaîn "CZlZfjêeZYldg`h]deh "8^kâgZhedch^Wâîn ":meZg^ZcXZYegd[Zhh^dccVahiV[[ "=^\]aZkZad[hZgk^XZ "L^YZhidX`d[heVgZeVgih "AZBVg^cBVg^cV through thewater,whenyoucanflyaboveit?” hZgk^XZ Bold VentureII lll#XVgV^WZ"bVg^cZ#[g , “St.Croixisthehomeof —Continued onnextpage demi-plié . JANUARY 2013 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 17 AVA took first. Bold Venture Ambivalence was third. , built by his competitor George , built by his swept the tightly raced Rhodes 19 class. swept the tightly took third. 31 El Shaddai II Charis+ 19ini Piglet , Cecy Castruccio, St. Croix, USVI - 32 , Mongoose 25, George Silver, St. Croix, USVI - 14 , J/27, Paul Davis, St. Thomas, USVI - 21 . . The Armstrongs also provided a luxurious power cat for the race also provided a luxurious . The Armstrongs , J/24, Dave Tomlinson, New Hampshire, USA - 20 , S2 7.9, James Kloss, St. Croix, USVI - 9 (6 Boats) (8 Boats) , Melges 24, Morgan Dale, St. Croix, USVI - 22 (One Design - 7 Boats) , J/100, Jack Bishop, USA - 17 (3 Boats) , Trimaran 37, Llewellyn Westerman, St. Croix, USVI - 7 , Trimaran 37, Llewellyn Westerman, St. Croix, USVI , Creekmore 30, Dedrick Luikens, St. Croix, USVI - 14 , Teegull 2300, Joseph San Martin, St. Croix, USVI - 18 , Teegull 2300, Joseph San Martin, St. Croix, USVI - , Peter Stanton, St. Croix, USVI - 12 , Beecher Higby, St. Croix, USVI - Boogaloo was second, and Dave Tomlinson’s was second, and Aryeto El Shaddai II Charis+ Bold Venture II Piglet 19ini AVA Bad Girl Magnificent 7 Boogaloo Ambivalence Rhode Hard Barb St. Croix International Regatta 2012 Winners St. Croix International Regatta took second, and Joe San Martin’s took second, The youthful crew of Peter Stanton’s The youthful crew and get the word out for In a roar of applause, competitors shouted, “Let’s network racing, fabulous volun- The St. Croix International Regatta: perfect venue, great For full results visit www.yachtscoring.com. In the CSA Cruising class, with a string of five bullets, class, with a string In the CSA Cruising With three multihulls competing, Llewellyn Westerman won decisively, with seven Westerman won decisively, competing, Llewellyn With three multihulls 2) 3) Multihulls 1) 2) 3) Rhodes 19 1) 2) CSA Racing 1) 2) 3) CSA Cruising 1) 3) St. Croix Yacht Club stalwarts Charles Fischer, Julie St. Martin, Nick Castruccio and St. Croix Yacht Club stalwarts Charles Fischer, Julie St. Karen Stanton next year. Let’s get back up to 60 boats again!” time around. teers, and fantastic camaraderie. It was sweet the 20th “Moose” Silver. “They tell me I’m too old to keep winning,” Westerman quipped, grip- to keep winning,” Westerman “They tell me I’m too old “Moose” Silver. tri, trophy. Silver’s newest (Junie Bomba) conch shell ping his artistic II, or Rum, as did Jack Bishop. (Classes with seven Peter won his weight in Cruzan with the skipper’s weight in rum.) Beecher Higby on more boats were rewarded on the regatta’s honoree, Cecy Castruccio, took third took second. Daughter of Rhode Hard Barb committee’s signal boat. committee’s signal Areyto bullets, on his Mongoose 37 trimaran Mongoose 37 trimaran bullets, on his Dale on

ELLEN SANPERE (2) the Bad Girl’s and Morgan ” Team Heineken, Puppy Too. Magnificent 7 , is Castruccio’s legacy. Annick II , and brother John on and Bad Girl Paladin, Bad Girl ’s tactician, John Kloss, who’d flown down from the Great Lakes, said, ’s tactician, John Kloss, who’d flown down from the Great Continued from previous page Continued from Castruccio, founder and promoter, originated the regatta in 1992. He and Rob Castruccio, founder and promoter, originated the regatta Continuing, Fischer said, “We’re in the business of developing junior sailors. They Continuing, Fischer said, “We’re in the business of developing There was also special admiration and thanks given to Karen Stanton and Julie SanThere was also special admiration and thanks given to The first two years, Castruccio helped run the race committee and made sure the The first two years, Castruccio helped run the race committee Mother Nature cooperated. Starting with moderate easterly winds on the Friday, Mother Nature cooperated. Starting with moderate easterly NOT Your Ordinary Prizegiving Nicholas, as St. Croix Yacht The prizegiving was a love-fest for St. Croix’s “Saint” Some unique things happened, according to Ellen Sanpere of the race committee: Some unique things happened, according to Ellen Sanpere On the Course the USA, from Puerto Rico, St. Thomas, participated, hailing Twenty-five boats Armstrong secured Mumm’s Champagne as key sponsor. Born as “Mumm’s Cup Armstrong secured Mumm’s Champagne as key sponsor. Holmberg/ International Regatta”, 69 boats competed, and Peter crew of youth sailors, skipper Jack Bishop, and the tactician, world champion and crew of youth sailors, skipper Jack Bishop, and the tactician, The J/100, provided by CSA President Peter Holmberg. Talk about great mentorship! on the Armstrong family, was followed by Paul Davison are the future of the sport.” He began by awarding the first-place trophy to are the future of the sport.” He began by awarding the Martin, who successfully revived the 2012 regatta after it was cancelled in February. Martin, who successfully revived the 2012 regatta after regatta ran smoothly. For the past decade, Frederiksted Community Boating, a non- regatta ran smoothly. For the past decade, Frederiksted has been his passion. He profit youth sailing program on the west end of the island, when they outgrow Optimists, encourages local youngsters to get involved and then, yacht racing adventures. keeps them engaged by inviting them to join him in larger overall winner, received his weight in champagne. Windward/leeward courses were scenic as well as exciting Windward/leeward courses she puffed more powerfully on the Saturday, and threw in her fiercest current. she puffed more powerfully on the Saturday, and threw Ambivalence everyone who has ever sailed Club’s commodore Charles Fischer called him. “Would and a crush of men, women with Nick Castruccio come forward?” Fischer beckoned, of kids crewing on keel- and children pressed in against the stage. The large number boats, especially “It was our first-ever successful kiteboard start after many attempts. Even the dol- “It was our first-ever successful kiteboard start after graced the race course phins came out and brought their children. Two Holmbergs — CSA President Peter on strong current anywhere!” By “In all my years of racing, I’ve never experienced such with a finale of brisk north- the Sunday, the wind had backed to the north, finishing easterly wind. Classes were treated to a cruising course on the Sunday, which took us west to Classes were treated to a cruising course on the Sunday, Christiansted Harbor. Tortola and St. Croix. Bob Phillips of Doyle Sails, Tortola, headed the race commit- Sails, Tortola, headed Croix. Bob Phillips of Doyle Tortola and St. coast of St. the reef-strewn northeast courses set between tee. Windward/leeward park made sand beaches and marine Buck Island with its white Croix and nearby and Multihull exciting. The CSA Cruising races scenic as well as the first two days’ — JANUARY 2013 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 18 event heldtocelebratetheofficialstartofARCsailsfromCastriesHarbourand you seesuchafleetofboatsoffthecoastinSt.Lucianwaters! tators, organizersandsponsorsoftheevent,pressphotographers. to juniorsailors(whousedtheeventsharpentheirskills),leisurecruisers,spec- become anexcitingandfunsailingeventthatattractseveryonefromveteransailors the largestturnouttodatewitharecordof58vesselsparticipatinginwhathas is noneotherthantheARCFlotilla.Nowinitsseventhyear,Flotillasaw ebration heldmilesawayinthefleet’sdestination,St.Lucia.Thelocalcelebration 25th, 2012,inadditiontothecelebrationsheldthere,therewasawholeothercel- St. LuciahasbeentheARC’sdestinationforpast22years.Thesymboliclocal Regardless oftheirreasonforparticipating,everyoneagreesthatit’snoteveryday When theAtlanticRallyforCruisersleftLasPalmasdeGranCanariaonNovember St. Lucia’s 7th Annual Flotilla —In True ARC Spirit! by ChristyRecaii [email protected]. the waterordocksseekingoutnextmarinescoop!Shecanbecontactedat is aHunterCollegegraduatewithBAinMediaStudies.Youcanfindhereitheron hundred vesselsforthe8thAnnualARCFlotillathisyear! and Heineken.Tofurtherincreaseparticipation,achallengewasposedtogather Marine IndustriesAssociationofSt.Lucia,withmainsponsorsincludingDigicel Government ofSt.Lucia,LuciaYachtClub,IGYRodneyBayMarinaandthe Atlantic RallyforCruisers. one thingissure:itgearedSt.Luciaupforthearrivalof227vessels27th hoisted, thecamaraderieofsailingwithfriends,drinksbeingpassedaround, Extreme, and 10:00 ends attheIGYRodneyBayMarina.TheyachtspullintoHarbourbetween9:30 Christy RecaiiisajournalistbasedinSt.Luciawhohaspassionforsailing.She The ARCFlotillaisheldincollaborationwiththeSaintLuciaTouristBoard, Without adoubtthiseventcapturesthespiritofARC.Whetheritisflagsbeing Canary IslandsboundforRodneyBay Cruisers isscheduledtosetoutfromthe on thedatethatAtlanticRallyfor spirit bystagingalocalsailingcelebration Every year,St.LuciagetsintotheARC a Viking65. 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Vaquita was not one of them. ), brought 1,269 people), brought 1,269 Antifouling Paint Paint Brushes Epoxy Resins Sanding Paper & Discs Hand & Power Tools Houseware & Cookware Making Good Time Eight boats retired, mainly due new boats, along with the fleet’s novice sailors, a vigorous shake- down cruise. Andrew advises: “You have to be prepared for rough weather. Even the Cruising Division can get competitive, but you shouldn’t take the competitive element too seriously. Damage can be prevented by taking more precautions, such as reefing for the night if there’s a chance of squalls.” to mechanical problems. Norwegian skipper Åge Kristensen’s 2004 Dufour 40, Frilaens III, Despite their mainsail being damaged beyond use only 15 hours after the start, Åge and his five- man crew — the oldest crew in the rally, with an average age of over 65 — continued on. At least one of the crew, RYA Yachtmaster Gert Kunzendorf, had prior trans- atlantic experience. —Continued on next page Mari Cha II (ex- Bristolian e-mail: [email protected]

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Despite the delayed start, this 27th running was one of the fastest ARCs ever. The Take Your Time started on the 25th, While the 27 boats in the event’s RORC Racing Division A low-pressure system was predicted to bring southerly winds of 25 to 35 knots or predicted to bring southerly winds of 25 to 35 knots A low-pressure system was The Atlantic Rally for Cruisers, popularly known as the ARC, every year brings popularly known as the ARC, every year brings The Atlantic Rally for Cruisers, For only the second time since 1989, skippers in the annual Atlantic Rally for since 1989, skippers in the annual Atlantic Rally for For only the second time by Sally Erdle Rodney Bay, St. Lucia a Lagoon 560 from Croatia, exults on their arrival in St. Lucia a Lagoon 560 from Croatia, exults on their arrival in St. ‘We made it to the Caribbean!’ The multinational crew of ‘We made it to the Caribbean!’ The multinational crew

crossing from Las Palmas to Rodney Bay, a distance of 2,700 nautical miles, is a passage that usually takes most of the yachts between 18 and 21 days. This time, with winds often over 20 knots, more than 100 of the 227-strong fleet finished with start on the 25th, while skippers of the remaining 193 boats — mostly cruisers car- start on the 25th, while skippers of the remaining 193 depart in somewhat more rying family and friends — gladly elected to wait and comfortable conditions. Cruising Division skippers were offered a choice: the original start date or a resched- Cruising Division skippers were offered a choice: the original Division boats took the uled start on November 27th. Seven of the larger Cruising more at the scheduled November 25th start of the ARC’s 2012 edition. Such condi- more at the scheduled November first night at sea, especially for crews that included tions portended a challenging small children or inexperienced passagemakers. together more than 200 yachts from around the world to sail across the Atlantic from around the world to sail across the Atlantic together more than 200 yachts Islands to a Caribbean finish line in St. Lucia. First Ocean from a start in the Canary the world’s largest transocean sailing event. run in 1986, it has become Cruisers were offered a choice of departure dates. Cruisers were offered a choice TIME ABOUT ABOUT IT’S IT’S JANUARY 2013 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 20 crew aboardChristofPetter’s2007AkilariaClass40, they finishedinlessthan18days. realized wewerestillintherace.”Despiteencounteringlightairstowardend, three orfourdaysofsailingunderheadsailsalonein18to25knotswind,“we says, “Wethought,theraceisoverforus,butlet’sjustgotoCaribbean!”After — albeit quiteadifferentdesign. of theirclosestrival,thebigSwan flaming acrossthefinishlinein12days,1hour,37minutes,some20hoursahead Above: AboardtheJeanneau52 the BeneteauOceanis58 Below: Landfallfeastonthebarbie!SkipperMackrocksarrivalbreakfastaboard watch system Gregorio, David,skipperEmilyandfirstmateStephenhadhighpraiseforarolling

[email protected] www.barefootyachts Never feelingoutoftheracewereAustriannavigatorAndreasHanakampand Projecting thecoolself-confidencethatcomeswithlongsailingexperience,Åge Speaking aboutthetimingofaprojectlike Continued frompreviouspage Since 1984 BAREBOATCHARTERS-FULLY CREWEDCHARTERS-ASASAILINGSCHOOL Laissez-faire

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at 80feettwiceaslong Vaquita ARC campaign, Andreas, a ARCcampaign,Andreas,a , whoprovedpeerless, Vaquita , were readytosamplenewdelightssuchassoursopandsugarcane After weeksatsea,crewsfounddocksideproducevendorsawelcomesightand —Continuedonnextpage (13), andtwofamilyfriends,JasonRonn. Paul andAndyAtkinson, Jeanneau SunOdyssey race, so we were already ahead by maximizing our knowledge of the probabilities.” race, sowewerealreadyaheadbymaximizingourknowledgeoftheprobabilities.” immersed inweatherdata.Somepeoplestartlookingattheof surprises”. Andreassaysthatinthedaysimmediatelypriortostart,“Igot ahead usingtenyears’worthofavailabledatatodetermineroutesand“ruleoutany for ARC2012startedinthesummer;weatherstudiesacoupleofmonths things off,andthestartisjustanothermoment.”Hisdetailedplanninglogistics says, “Itdoesn’tstartatthestart.It’slikeaspaceprogram:youjustkeepticking former TeamRussiaVolvoOceanRaceskipperandtwo-timeOlympicsailingstar, Vaquita aration ofmorethan600miles.”Makinganaveragespeedtenknots, very lonely.Atonepointwehada100-mileleadbuttherewasnorth-to-southsep- that Andreassays,“Itwaslikewewereracingtheweather,notopposition.It be apersonondeckwhowasn’tyetreadytogobelow. factor ifacrewmembertooktheirtimegettingreadytocomeonwatch—therewould an entirelynewwatch,plusitprovidedsocialvariationandlessenedtheannoyance be replaced.Thissystemensuredcontinuity,omittingtheneedtocompletelybrief each persontookatwo-hourstint,buteveryhouroneonthewatchwould system makingthebestuseoftheirtime.Deckwatchesconsistedtwopeople,and — “gotonbrilliantly”.Emily’sfirstmate,StephenOwen,devisedarollingwatch from Norway,GregoriotheCanaryIslands,andGrahamJohnUK Emily’s multinationalARC2012crew—DavidfromScotland,KooriandhissonJan 52 and 2012washerthirdARCasskipperwithpayingcrewaboardthe1999Jeanneau on acharterbasis.Thebusinessexpanded(“TheARCisoureasiesttosell”), she didtherallywithherhusbandaboardSkye51 be surprisedtoseeaClass40make400-miledaysomeday.” Vaquita’s hours, 32minutesand30seconds,setbythe80-footmaxi 12-day timeisimpressivecomparedtothecurrentARCcourserecordof11days,5 Conservation Society;thevaquitaisararespeciesofporpoise.)The40-footer’s the Whale conditions, hittingspeedsupto25knotsandusingonelow“likeaslingshot.” This knowledgeurged Members ofthreegenerationsonefamilyexperiencedARC2012aboardthe Family Time On apassageshedescribesas“wetandwindycomparedtoothercrossings”, Emily BowerhascrossedtheAtlanticwithARCfivetimes.In2008and2009, Time onWatch It was Great Escapes sailed3,094nauticalmiles Vaquita’s best24-hourrunonthiscrossingwas329miles.Andreassays,“Iwouldn’t andshecontinuestoraiseawarenessfortheWhaleDolphin . thirdtimesailingtheARC.(Inherfirst,shewascalled

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“The yachting sector is very important to St. Lucia’s tourism product. The Government“The yachting sector is very important to St. Lucia’s tourism incentives regimes for the “Through the recent changes in legislation and our yachts!’” “When God made St. Lucia he said, ‘Come, let there be For more information on the ARC visit www.worldcruising.com/arc. Thanks to the Saint Lucia Tourist Board, the Palm Haven Hotel, LIAT Airlines, and Rodney Bay Marina’s general manager, Edwin Chavez, tells Rodney Bay Marina’s general St. Lucia: Always Yachting Time Lucia,” says Hon. Lorne “The ARC event starts off the yachting season for St. With a week still to go before the prizegiving, Rodney Bay docks were full to bursting With a week still to go before the prizegiving, Rodney Bay in one of the fastest ARCs ever July, and October Fest, St. Lucia now enjoys impressive yacht arrivals year round. July, and October Fest, St. Lucia now enjoys impressive water-based event that will We are also in the process of re-introducing a national this positioning. feature an international yacht regatta to further strengthen Ministry of Tourism is imple- has noted the growth of this sector and as a result the critical in creating linkages tomenting an aggressive work plan. The yachting sector is agriculture, villas, con- land-based tourism and all other sectors within the economy: with a Maritime Consultantstruction and ancillary services. St. Lucia is the only island all aspects of yachting. Also, abased within the Ministry of Tourism who deals with to inform persons of oppor- documentary has recently been produced by the Ministry sector. tunities for career development and investment in the yachting Lucia Tourist Board have yachting sector, the Ministry of Tourism and the Saint We extend a welcome to all positioned St. Lucia as a yachting-friendly destination. that St. Lucia is an who sail the Caribbean and can confirm to all yachtspersons coastal ambiance. excellent island for sailing, with wonderful bays and unique World Cruising Club for making our coverage of ARC 2012 so enjoyable. crossing itself. Thanks to the Saint Lucia Tourist Board and IGY Rodney Bay Marina, Tourist Board and IGY Rodney Thanks to the Saint Lucia crossing itself. nearly non-stop. that made the action entertainment were organized activities and on December at Bay Gardens Beach Resort Welcome Cocktail Party Between the gala on December at Gaiety nightclub spectacular Prizegiving Ceremony 12th and the traditional mas- dancers, folk bands and a Fête Kweyol with folk 21st, there were of the St. Lucia on the beach in front Crew Olympics staged querade; a hilarious evening catama- east side of the island; an tree planting outing to the Yacht Club; a a Farmers’ Raye; cooking demonstrations; the fishing village of Anse la ran cruise to sailing rally; the Kids versus SLYC Kids tropical produce; an ARC Market with fresh by Chris on “Cruising the Caribbean” cocktail party, a lecture marina manager’s Pigeon Island National Landmark; and nightly live music Doyle; a costume party at to a battle of the steel bands and more. ranging from karaoke to jazz new Farmers’ Market, where mitment to a more customer-friendly experience. The the farmers that grew it, has everyone can buy super-fresh produce and chat with that we not only provide a been a huge success. We also want boat owners to know to make St. Lucia your warm initial welcome, but we also have all of the amenities long-term Caribbean base of operations.” “and through incentives and Theophilus, the island nation’s Minister of Tourism, linkages to events such as the Jazz Festival ( year, the IGY Rodney Bay Marina together with the Saint Lucia Tourist Board have together with the Saint Lucia Tourist Board have year, the IGY Rodney Bay Marina The ARC participants with the local community. been developing ways to mesh and in the marina see a happy mix of visiting sailors entertainment and activities We’ve seen a pattern since the marina was refur- people from the local community. adding new services or facilities — it’s part of IGY’s com- bished in 2008 of annually to noon | Located downstairs Gingerbread Hotel on the Belmont Walkway Located downstairs Gingerbread Hotel on the Belmont Walkway | to noon AM , Sun 9 PM for all Tastes and Budgets to 6 AM Wide Selection of Fine Imported Wines Spirits, Beers, Bottled Water, Soft Drinks Open Mon-Sat 8 Tel: (784) 533-0502 Email: [email protected] Tel: Visit our elegant new Free Delivery to Homes and Yachts • Retail and Wholesale Yachts Free Delivery to Homes and Exclusive Distributor for the Grenadines , who — after a brisk ocean crossing, arriving on December 13th and , who — after a brisk ocean crossing, arriving on December Continued from previous page Continued from The schedule of ARC events in St. Lucia required almost as much stamina as the Fun Time! with a basket of local fruit, Every ARC boat was welcomed on arrival (day or night!) Customs officer in charge for Rodney Bay, Valentine George, explains that after Customs officer in charge for Rodney Bay, Valentine Clearance Time Saver 2012 arrivals in St. Lucia was a new system devel- A factor that speeded up ARC Mother and grandmother would advise other families to do the ARC together, but advise other families to do the ARC together, but Mother and grandmother would Andy notes that “Onboard we’re all a captive audience: you have to be very respect- audience: you have to be “Onboard we’re all a captive Andy notes that Although Freddy says “It was a bit wobbly,” Michelle says the crossing was good: Michelle says the crossing says “It was a bit wobbly,” Although Freddy Paul and Andy, the boat’s owners and World ARC 2008 veterans, are planningWorld ARC 2008 veterans, the boat’s owners and Paul and Andy, quickly clearing in — celebrated their arrival in true Antipodean style by setting up quickly clearing in — celebrated their arrival in true Antipodean of bacon, sausages and grilled their stern-mounted “barbie” for a fortifying breakfast tomatoes (and rum punch?). Mack Storey says that after a rolly crossing with winds up to 40 knots, he’ll enjoy St. Lucia, then take a leisurely cruise through the Grenadines before continuing onward through Panama to New Zealand. chilled beers, rum punches and a steel drum serenade. Then it was time for repairs, chilled beers, rum punches and a steel drum serenade. on the Beneteau Oceanis 58 cleanup and fun. Setting the tone, the Kiwi crew Laissez-faire registering on the website www.SailClear.com, you send your pre-arrival notification registering on the website www.SailClear.com, you send as before, but instead of electronically to your next port. On arrival, go to Customs, passports and ship’s papers to filling out paper forms by hand, you’ll just show your fee payment is expected to verify the information submitted electronically. On-line user of ESeaClear, there become available in time. Note that if you were a registered will be transferred. Check is no need to reregister on SailClear — your information from this month. Officer SailClear.com for updates of participating countries starting saying, “St. Lucia Customs George is enthusiastic about the new SailClear system, more comfortable and at Rodney Bay Marina are hoping to make things seamless, easier for ARC participants and all cruisers.” oped by the Caribbean Customs Law Enforcement Council (CCLEC) to facilitate the oped by the Caribbean Customs Law Enforcement Council Customs declarations elec- clearance of yachts by allowing yachts to submit their is available. The new tronically prior to arrival in countries where the system of the OECS (Organisation of SailClear replaces the old ESeaClear system in all & Barbuda. ARC 2012 Eastern Caribbean States) member states except Antigua before the general rollout, provided a huge trial run of the new SailClear system says he heard no complaints which is scheduled for early 2013, and Andrew Bishop from ARC 2012 participants. ‘Year on year, the IGY Rodney Bay Marina together with the Saint Lucia Tourist Board‘Year on year, the IGY Rodney Bay Marina together with the local community’ have been developing ways to mesh ARC participants with “do some smaller trips first!” ful to each other. The kids were very well behaved. It’s a special time at sea; you get were very well behaved. It’s a special time at sea; you ful to each other. The kids way by working together.” to know each other in a different “It’s nice to get quality family time.” Monique and Freddy did homework, watched and Freddy did homework, quality family time.” Monique “It’s nice to get caught. Monique and a wahoo were the fishing — nine dorado films, and enjoyed course while underway. also did a sailing another circumnavigation, and this first leg was a chance for some family members to was a chance for some family and this first leg another circumnavigation, and their two Michelle’s husband, Tila, before a long separation; spend time together Canary Islands. stayed home in the who had schooling obligations, older teenagers, — JANUARY 2013 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 22 At Port Louis Marina you will experience one of the best best ofthe one experience youwill Marina Louis Port At ABU DHABI WWW.CNMARINAS.COM/PLM welcome from the engaging and fun-loving islanders. fun-loving and engaging the from welcome warm agenuine enjoy will yourfriends youand where with Camper & Nicholsons Marinas, Port Louis retains retains Louis Port Marinas, &Nicholsons Camper with Here you will find secluded coves, scintillating beaches, beaches, scintillating coves, secluded find youwill Here of island’, isone spice Grenada ‘the as popularly Known the local lifestyle. capital, and historic inthe roofs ofthe colours to the the most unspoilt cruising destinations in the Caribbean, Caribbean, inthe destinations cruising unspoilt most the the international standards and quality you would associate associate youwould quality and standards international the is vibrant – from the crystal clear waters that surround it, surround that waters clear crystal the –from is vibrant breathtaking diving, nature reserves and a host of sporting ofsporting ahost and reserves nature diving, breathtaking of course the rhythms and aromas that exemplify exemplify that aromas and rhythms the of course a quintessential Grenadian flavour. 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. After doing day charters in Texas, they decided to S/V Ultra Showers Car Rental Centre Dive Sail Loft/Canvas Beach Bar * * * * * Captains JoAnne and Bill Harris both hold 100-ton USCG Master Licenses and sail With a fantastic international airport, it is also a great place to leave your boat in With a fantastic international airport, it is also a great to promote Grenada. This We have definitely participated in many opportunities experience we have We were recently asked what has been the most memorable Spice Island. Oh yeah, We hope that this article inspires you to visit this charming There is also great snorkeling and scuba diving here. We have been on many snor- diving here. We have been snorkeling and scuba There is also great couple decid- us at this island, and one family and friends come visit We have had aboard their 25-year-old cruise full time. They enjoy writing cruising articles for a variety of publications. To follow their sailing adventures visit www.jandbyachtultraadventure.blogspot.com. safe hands and take the opportunity to travel to other places. We recently took a safe hands and take the opportunity to travel to other our bucket list, so we hiked fabulous trip to South America to see Peru. It was on beautiful sites. Machu Picchu and visited the many other sacred and Daybreak Grenada, promoting season, we were interviewed on the local TV program place for an adventurous Grenada as a popular place for cruisers and also a great footage for the Grenada Board vacation. Furthermore, we did some photo and video of Tourism for their advertising. say this: “Seeing our friends had in Grenada; well, there are so many, but we must Grenada, showing them all and family who have traveled the world come to visit their eyes, then hearing Grenada has to offer, and seeing the adventures through them tell us that this was their best vacation ever!” did we mention... “YOU GOTTA GO TO GRENADA!” hang out and socialize in an informal relaxing environment, especially with friends. environment, especially socialize in an informal relaxing hang out and garden, amazing underwater sculpture trips that have included the kel and dive full of abundant sea life. dives and coral gardens numerous wreck they read boat, based on our adventures in Grenada aboard our ed to get married presided over and unique wedding that was blog. They had a beautiful about on our us and sailed honeymoon aboard with The couple spent their by a female bishop. around Grenada. Full Service Marina Mini Market WiFi Free 110/220 A/C Power Fuel Dock

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We love the culture, the great music, the dancing, the food and of course the joyful We love the culture, the great music, the dancing, the Grenada is a resilient and independent country comprised of the islands of Petite Grenada is a resilient and independent country comprised We spent another great hurricane season here in Grenada and cannot say enoughWe spent another great hurricane My husband, Bill, and I have cruised aboard our 53-foot custom trimaran for four cruised aboard our 53-foot custom trimaran for four My husband, Bill, and I have

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people. We have participated in countless Hash treks, gone full costume in Carnival people. We have participated in countless Hash treks, spectacular hikes in the and painted in Jouvert, enjoyed numerous island tours, Carenage and open air spice/ rainforests, countless fills of our shopping bags at the sand beaches, beautiful produce market, beach days at both volcanic and white architecture, and of course the wonderful history and liming with our many great local and cruiser friends. While visiting here, you can be extremely adventurous and have something planned every day or you can just “lime” on the beach with a tropical cocktail in your hand and enjoy paradise. The Grenadian definition of lime is to Martinique, Carriacou, Sandy Island, Ile de Ronde and the main island of Grenada. Martinique, Carriacou, Sandy Island, Ile de Ronde and because of the production of The island of Grenada is known as “The Isle of Spice”, with lush rainforests complete the major spices of nutmeg and cinnamon. It is filled with pristine waterfalls and breathtaking flora and fauna. indigo waters, it is definitely one of the hidden gems of the Caribbean. The delightfulindigo waters, it is definitely one of the hidden gems of fish and lobsters have arrivedsound of a conch horn being blown to announce fresh arrive in Grenada, your sens- at the fish market is music to our ears. As soon as you great energy from the people. es fill with the aroma of sweet spices in the air and the good things about the time we have spent here. With its warm tropical breezes and we have spent here. With its warm tropical breezes good things about the time years from Clear Lake, Texas. During this adventure, we have sailed to the Bahamas, During this adventure, we have sailed to the Bahamas, years from Clear Lake, Texas. up and down the Eastern Caribbean. After our many up the US East Coast and then we consider ourselves ambassadors for these stun- adventures in different countries, ning Caribbean islands.

PO Box 133, Blue Lagoon, St. Vincent, West Indies West Vincent, St. Blue Lagoon, 133, PO Box 1 784 456 8928 Fax: 1 784 458 4308 Tel: [email protected] www.sunsail.com Sunsail Below: Bill and JoAnne investigated Grenada below the surface, too Below: Bill and JoAnne investigated Grenada below the Top: A serene sunset over the anchorage outside St. George’s Lagoon Top: A serene sunset over the JANUARY 2013 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 24 side village,townorcityintheareaandcancategori- of theEasternCaribbean.Ihavevisitedeverywater- Amalie, St.Thomas(38miles). either NormanIslandpassage(34miles)orCharlotte Christiansted, St.Croix(34miles) Martinique (26miles) anteed hull-speedreaches—are: tradiction thatthethreebestsailsinarea—guar- the EasternCaribbean,Icansaywithoutfearofcon- over eightknots.After55yearssailingtheislandsof about fourandahalfhours,makingspeedsofwell Often wemadethe38-milerun,buoy-to-buoy,in to St.CroixandbackmoretimesthanIcancount. placement rections toImray-Iolairechartsvisitwww.imray.com. Imray-Iolaire chartstothearea.Forlastminutecor- rocks donotmoveor,ifmoved,theyarenotedonthe the area.Althoughithasn’tbeenrevisedsince2002, and givespilotingdirectionsto all threeislandgroupsinonevolumeanddescribes updated andexpanded.Itistheonlyguidethatcovers Virgin Islands Street’s GuidetoPuertoRico,Spanish,USandBritish to havepeaceandquiet. popular anchorages—whichyoumightwanttoavoid the VirginIslands,andexcellentdescriptionsof Immigration, marinas,theflora,faunaandfishesof mation onbarsandrestaurants,Customs the VirginIslands purchase SimonandNancyScott’s rific sailback. northern Virgins,agreattimeoncethere,andter- You’ll haveacrackingsailgettingtherefromthe passed bymostcruisingyachts.Thisisamistake. John, isseldomvisitedbycharteryachtsandby- Above: Crowds,whatcrowds?ThisistheanchorageatBuckIsland Why visitStCroix?Becauseitistheforgottenjewel • FromBuckIslandorTeagueBay,St.Croixto • FromPrivateerPoint,NormanIsland,BVIto • FromPigeonIsland,St.LuciatoCapSalomon, Through theyearsmyengineless46-footheavydis- To thengetoffthebeatentrack,purchasemy To enjoytheSpanish,BritishandUSVirginIslands, St. Croix Iolaire , 38milessouthofSt.Thomasand . Throughtheyearsithasbeenregularly hassailedfromthenorthernVirgins . Thisguideprovidesexcellentinfor- Right: SugarmillslikethisoneatEstateWhimarestandingremindersofSt.Croix’spast all theanchoragesin Cruising Guideto with coveredsidewalkshasbeenpreserved. wonderful 18th-centuryDanishcolonialarchitecture rior façadeofbuildingscouldnotbechanged,sothe town wasdeclaredanationalheritagesite.Theexte- most beautifultown.In1952theentirelowerendof cally statethatChristianstediswithoutdoubtthe friends withthesalesperson. pleted untilthethirdvisit,bywhichtimeyouarefast row”. Asmywifesays,sometimesthesaleisnotcom- salesmanship: “Thinkaboutitandcomebacktomor- is inStCroixforaweekormore.Itlow-pressure trast, inStCroix,thesalespersonknowscustomer all highpressuretomakethesalethatday.Incon- on theislandforonlyoneday,sosalespeopleare visiting customersarecruiseshippassengersthat This makesshoppingapleasure.Inothertownsmost entire EasternCaribbeanthathasnocruiseships! Christiansted isalsotheonlymajortownin the Virgins’ Forgotten St. Croix,

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Jewel DIANE BUTLER (ALL) BUTLER DIANE —Continuedonnextpage been increased. boat licenseswereissuedandthenumbershavenever great numbers,asmanyyearsagoanumberoftour- Daytrippers docometoBuckIslandbutnotinany the dinghyandgosnorkelunderwatertrail. est marinegardensintheCaribbeanSea.”Hopinto 1948, withtheintentionofpreserving“onefin- Government firstestablisheditasaprotectedareain half (2.4km)offthenortheastcoast.TheUS Island, asmall,uninhabitedislandaboutmileand the eastendof Service atFortChristianvaern,thebigyellowfort island, getananchoringpermitattheNationalPark the streetsofChristianstedanddrivingaround sugar plantation. restored greathouseandthemachinerythatran center lineroad.StopatEstateWhimtotourthe lunch, andthenheadbacktoChristianstedviathe on thefrontandbackstreetshasbeenrestored.Have impressed, asthe18th-centuryDanisharchitecture rather rundownbutmorerecentlyIwasmost drive ontoSt.Croix’ssecondcity,Fredricksted. 1539). Doatourofthehouseandgardens,then Great House(phonefirstforseasonalhours[340]772- and drivethenorth-sideroadintoforesttoLawaetz ist brochuresandmapsplanyourvisit.Rentacar entire waterfront.Wanderintown,thenpickuptour- A boardwalk,perfectforaneveningstroll,linesthe poorly maintained. balls inChristianstedHarborareprivateand/or bouyage isespeciallyconfusingatnight.Mooring are When you’vethoroughlyenjoyedamblingthrough Fifteen yearsagowhenIvisitedFredricksteditwas Once anchoredintheharbor,exploreChristiansted. Note thatGallowsBayandChristianstedHarbor not safetoenterforthefirsttimeafterdark.The

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and sailouttoBuck JANUARY 2013 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 25 St. Croix This , instead of heading back to St. Thomas or back to St. Thomas , instead of heading magazine (www.stcroixthisweek.com) for more magazine (www.stcroixthisweek.com) When it is time to head back to the northern Virgins, to head back to the northern When it is time issue of will be described in a future Alternately, as checking Visitors will benefit from additional information Thanks to Ellen Sanpere for dinner on Wednesday. dinner on Wednesday. or from Buck entrance to Teague Bay from either the Norman sleigh ride” to either Island it is a “Nantucket or to Charlotte Amalie. Island passage Compass miles to the head northwest 40 the British Virgins, Spanish Virgins. Week special event listings. island and tourist info, plus used in this article. Right: Smooth sailing inside the reef - Marigot – 97150 - Saint Martin – F.W.I close to the barrier reef that you can snorkel directly directly reef that you can snorkel close to the barrier for sail- The sheltered water is perfect from the boat. board- windsurfing or stand-up paddle ing a dinghy, will be cool across the reef means it ing. The wind are about a The only boats in the area and bugless. Croix Yacht off the very friendly St. dozen anchored Tuesday which is open Club (www.stcroixyc.com), day and with lunch served every through Sunday, In the center of Marigot, In the center of Marigot, spaces and 48 buoys 90 dock Hurricane protected Saint Martin customs clearances the best restaurants surrounded by and shops in town at marina office • • • • MARINA PORT LA ROYALE Tel : + 590 590 872 043 • Fax: + 590 590 875 595 • [email protected] • www.marina-port-la-royale.com • VHF: 16/12 Tel : + 590 590 872 043 • Fax: + 590 590 875 595 • [email protected] Continued from previous page Continued from The next day go inside Teague Bay, four miles long miles long go inside Teague Bay, four The next day They arrive at about 1100 hours and depart at 1500, about 1100 hours and depart They arrive at Below: Christiansted Harbor with Buck Island in the background Above: A typical street scene in Christiansted gives glimpses of contemporary life in restored Danish Above: A typical street scene in Christiansted gives glimpses colonial buildings and protected by a barrier reef. You can anchor so anchor so by a barrier reef. You can and protected which leaves you with an uncrowded (usually empty) you with an uncrowded (usually which leaves and relax with your evening sundowner anchorage to more than coffee. There are seldom early morning charter boats at Buck Island. three or four — JANUARY 2013 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 26 Jan &Louis•“Patches”KnightsJimColemanguestmusicians & theGrenadines

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. and the map at right. Suenos son suenos! Compass Mainland countries in the Caribbean include Mainland countries in the Caribbean include The Lesser Antilles includes all the islands from the The word Antilles is associated with “Antillia” which “The Caribbean” is best described as what is located “The Caribbean” is best described Some say, “I am going to the West Indies.” When we Some say, “I am going to the Naming the Parts on page 4 of this issue Have a look at the map You have decided to cruise the Caribbean and are to cruise the Caribbean You have decided you must come To successfully cruise the Caribbean Venezuela, Colombia, Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Venezuela, Colombia, Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, Guatemala, Belize and Mexico. —Continued on next page Virgin Islands as far south as Grenada and some even Virgin Islands as far south as Grenada and some even include Trinidad. The distance from the Virgin Islands to Trinidad is approximately 500 nautical miles. is a mythical island believed to be in the Atlantic. The is a mythical island believed to be in the Atlantic. The Greater Antilles is comprised of Cuba, Jamaica, the Cayman Islands, Hispaniola (Haiti and the Dominican Republic) and Puerto Rico. They are located to the north and west in the Caribbean Sea. within the Caribbean Sea. That includes the Greater within the Caribbean Sea. That includes the Greater Antilles, the Lesser Antilles and the countries that border the Caribbean Sea. The name Caribbean comes from the Caribs, a Native American group that was endemic to the region when the Spanish arrived in the late 15th century. speak of the West Indies we include all of the speak of the West Indies Bahamas and Turks & Caribbean islands, plus the not in the Caribbean Sea, Caicos Islands, which are of Belize in Central and the English-speaking nations America. America, and Guyana, in South of making all the plans necessary to prepare for an excit- plans necessary to prepare making all the skies and In your mind, you see blue ing adventure. that will with a constant wind white sand beaches perfect spot with little effort from one allow you to sail to the next. ¡ is and what its to understand what the Caribbean sailors speak of “The attributes are. When cruising referring to the Lesser Caribbean” they often are borders the eastern por- Antilles: the island chain that However, the Caribbean is tion of the Caribbean Sea. Caribbean Sea is over much larger than that. The distance as the crow flies 1,000,000 square miles. The tip of Cuba is over 1,500 from St. Lucia to the western nautical miles JANUARY 2013 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 32 well. ThosewholiveintheCaribbeanaredifferent also hearCreole,Papiamentoandotherlanguagesas languages ofmostCaribbeancountriesbutyouwill cultural activity. of somanyculturesisanareathatoverflowswith multi-linguistic cultures.Theresultoftheconfluence regions oftheworld,displayingmulti-ethnicand origin. TheCaribbeanisalsooneofthemostdiverse inherent evil. explain it,dismissitorrevealthefullcapacityofits phenomenon andnooneisolatedcommentcan the Caribbean.Slaverywasandisacomplicated the SlaveMuseuminCuraçaoasyoucruisethrough own kindsoldyou”woulditbeanymorejust?Visit this statement,butyoumustaskyourself,“Ifyour that their“ownkind”soldthem.Thereistruthin From thosewhowanttodismissit,youwillhear ways. Ihaveheardmanycommentsaboutslavery. damage thatitcausedcontinuestothisdayinmany eventually becameindependent. profitable, theislandnationsandothercountries as owningcoloniesintheCaribbeanwasnolonger and finallyin1848,byBritain1833.Afterwards, as aninstitutionwasabolishedbyFrancefirstin1794 which resultedinalongstruggleforfreedom.Slavery the Caribbean. New World,about5,000,000ofwhomendedupin trade importedsome12,000,000WestAfricanstothe ing revenuewasusedtoacquiremoreslaves.This molasses weretransportedtoEurope,andtheresult- on crops,themainonebeingsugar.Sugarand the “NewWorld”toworkasslavelabor.Theyworked Trade developed. After theresultinglossofaworkforce,Triangle genocide anddiseasesimportedbytheEuropeans. was mostlywipedoutthankstoacombinationof was oncetheleadingcrop.Theindigenouspopulation Caribbean largelybecauseofeconomicmotives.Sugar Great BritainandFranceallcovetedafootholdinthe a numberofEuropeannations.Spain,theNetherlands, cultures andidentities.Theislandswerecolonizedby different areashaveevolvedveryhistories, people. AsaresultoftheinsularityCaribbean, — English, French,SpanishandDutcharetheofficial The majorityofCaribbeanpeopleareWestAfrican The markleftbytheinstitutionofslaveryand The slaveryperiodwasoneofterribleinhumanity, The TriangleTradebroughtslavesfromAfricato The Caribbeanishometomorethan40,000,000 Who LivesintheCaribbean? Continued frompreviouspage is atradition,infamilyboating is atradition,infamilyboating understand theintensityofwhattheymeant.Most wind” andyouneedexperienceonlyoneoftheseto Americans calledthestormwinds can beandhowstrongthestormsbe.TheNative they allshare:knowhowdifficulttheCaribbean from oneanotherinmanywaysbutthereisthing Close to: what wedoandthewayit. hurakan ...... THE DIFFERENCEIS or“devil ofSSCA • OfficialCruisingStation • CameraSurveillance 24HourSecurity • WholeAreaPatrolledby isourPrimaryConcern • Safety,CleanlinessandService onDock“A” DeliveredonallSlipsexcept • On-SiteFuelDockandDiesel • WideConcreteFingerPiers • 282FixedSlips • ProfessionalandCourteousStaff Fajardo, PuertoRico Parcelas Beltrán,Bo.Sardinera, E: F: T: or attheAdministrationOfficeMarina, open 7daysaweekfrom8:00amto4:00pm —Continuedonnextpage lapses andmudslides. ena. Somehaveevenlosttheirlivesinbuildingcol- because ofstorms,floodsandotherweatherphenom- many havelosttheirentirehouseholdandlifesavings who liveintheCaribbeandonothaveinsuranceand ¡ [email protected] 787.863.5282 787.863.0313 VISIT US! our webpage and bepartofourfamily. Join ustoday AMENITIES www.sunbaymarina.com • AmpleParking Located1/2mileAwaybyDinghy • USCustomandImmigration ElConquistadorHotelandCasino ElegantRestaurantssuchas • NearSmallEateriesandUpscale ConvenienceStore • NearbyShip'sChandleryand • LaundryFacilities • RestroomsandShowers • WaterandElectricity andWi-Fi • ComplementaryCableTV at Fajardo , JANUARY 2013 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 33 • The Southwest Quadrant is among the most Quadrant is among • The Southwest and its wonderful This quadrant includes Colombia complete without head- The Quadrant would not be If you are going to cruise the Caribbean — the entire Frank Virgintino is the author of Free Cruising Guides and Curaçcao. Venezuela has a long and fascinating Venezuela has a long and and Curaçcao. islands. some wonderful off-lying coast and currently crime against cruising boats Unfortunately, on my “avoid” list. puts Venezuela The fetch can be very challenging. remote and also point off the Antilles to an arbitrary from the Lesser miles. As a is over 1200 nautical coast of Nicaragua and waves has an opportunity to build result, the sea I feet and higher are not extraordinary. of ten to 15 as The Hole (see circle on refer to part of this Quadrant all four quadrants), the map on page 31 showing there is no way out but because once you are in it, possible to go back east west and northwest. It is not will be against you and as the sea, current and wind simply given up. many who have tried have Providencia located almost islands of San Andreas and the coast of Honduras. 400 miles to the west off is like finding Europe in Visiting the city of Cartagena what I refer to as The the Caribbean. En route through San Blas Islands of Hole, you can visit the exotic “corner” of Honduras (with Panama. Once you turn the a small set of cays at a possible stop at the “Hobbies”, you to the Bay Islands sea level), your route will take and Utila. Most cruis- of Honduras: Guanaja, Roatan to pass hurricane ing boats then head for Guatemala river that time forgot. season in the Rio Dulce, a reef of Belize and then ing north through the barrier onward to the east coast of Mexico and the wonderful island of Isla Mujeres. Caribbean — you should make a plan that is based on time and budget as well as weather patterns. Aside from preparing your boat, which is always a good idea, you need also to prepare yourself and your crew. That preparation will involve everything from having a good hat to keep the sun off your head to having repellant to keep the mosquitoes away from your bloodstream. It also requires you to prepare your mind. Read everything you can about where you will be visiting, what it has to offer, and the people you will meet. Lastly, cruise safely and avoid being the victim of crime. Consult www.caribbeansafetyandsecuritynet.com as well as the Caribbean Security Index at www.freecruisingguide. com. Noonsite at www.noonsite is also an excellent resource for information throughout the Caribbean. (www.freecruisingguide.com). Although many tend to think of the East Quadrant as ‘the Caribbean’, don’t forget that there are three more quadrants to be cruised • The East Quadrant is comprised of the Lesser • The Southeast Quadrant (Venezuela and the ABC • The North Quadrant is comprised of the Greater is comprised of • The North Quadrant Ocean, and the south side of those islands have many Ocean, and the south side of those islands have many more anchorages and harbors. This Quadrant is best visited from March through June when the “northers” cease. Northers are weather systems that bring cold temperatures and strong winds out of North America. They can, on occasion, reach as far south as Panama. Antilles (Virgin Islands to Grenada and Trinidad) and is often navigated from north to south. This island chain is best cruised during the early part of the tradewind season, but there are many who cruise them year round. Islands) is “outside” the hurricane zone and this area can be cruised right through hurricane season although one must still keep an eye to the weather and take shelter “if a strong one is making up.” Shelter can easily be found in the ABC islands of Aruba, Bonaire have to figure what is best for you. I like to break the what is best for you. I like have to figure Quadrants “Quadrants” because the Caribbean into when under- own peculiarities which, each has its used to support a given itinerary. stood, can be and south coasts of Cuba, Hispaniola Antilles. The navigable Jamaica, are much more Puerto Rico, even say that the counterparts. One can than their northern the Atlantic is more user-friendly than Caribbean Sea

joie de vivre Continued from previous page Continued from Cruising the Caribbean in Quadrants There are many ways to cruise the Caribbean and, The best strategy at that time of the year is for your During the months of July through the end of During the months of July through the end of Do not confuse constancy with wind strength. There The prevailing winds are called the tradewinds and The prevailing winds are called The Caribbean Current is generally west-flowing at The Caribbean Current is Weather, Wind and Current are the sacred trinity of Weather, wind and current In addition to adverse weather, many other factors adverse weather, many other In addition to depending on your timeframe and budget, you will depending on your timeframe and budget, you will boat to be south of latitude 12°N, as the chance of a boat to be south of latitude 12°N, as the chance of a hurricane below “12” is extremely remote. If you are cruising through the Caribbean during this time, the safest strategy is usually to head south, as the farther south you are, the safer you will be. October, winds can reverse for a brief period and October, winds can reverse for a brief period and come from the west. At this time low-pressure systems frequently bring clouds and rain. Some of them become storms and a number of the storms become hurricanes. are times during the early part of the season when the are times during the early part of the season when the wind can blow like stink for days on end, followed by calms that seem to last forever when the sound of our motor running gets louder by the day. blow from the east. In the tradewind season, they tend blow from the east. In the tradewind while late in the season to blow from the northeast component that ranges they usually have a southerly southeast. Early in the from east by southeast to winds begin again in ear- tradewind season, when the and are called Christmas nest, they can blow very hard time (December through Winds. However, during this constancy, a fact that the end of January) they lack many are not acquainted with. about one knot. There are exceptions both as to speed about one knot. There are exceptions exceed five knots and and direction. Currents can in channels or other areas change direction, especially current tends to be stron- of restricted water flow. The ger in the Southern Caribbean. cruising boats. Those that do not pay attention to cruising boats. Those that the forces of nature these factors will end up having of for them. work against them, instead that is almost unexplainable; you will see it in those unexplainable; you will see that is almost smiles. wonderful Caribbean make life difficult. Lack of fresh water, land that may Lack of fresh water, land make life difficult. lack of educa- high unemployment and not be arable, that hides create an environment tional opportunity beautiful skies, balmy weather and beneath blue there out of all of that adversity, beaches. Nonetheless a incredible music and is wonderful food, — JANUARY 2013 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 34 empty luxuryhotelsandcondos,butthelasttracesof Most islandshavesuccumbedtoexpensiveenergyand fewer placesbeckonbecauseoftheexpensetravel. the acheswhiletryingtoremembernames,but exotic Trinidadandmorethanadecadeblinkedpast. chose theirparticularislands30yearsago.Ipicked Hank, RumEd,ChineseMark,WoodenBoatDon have settled,asIhave.CarriacouDave,Diverman a casual,hot-weatherwardrobe.Mostofmybuddies gration. Oryougotbustedbacktoalifestylewithonly returning tothe“realworld”wasassimplereinte- these saltwaterrocksbuttheplacesgottoocramped, or yougomad.Ifwererelativelysuccessfulon pretty muchunderstood.Yoursenseofhumorexpands you spendtwoyears,thesystem—orlackofis millennium, ahoycrimeandpirates. owing toaninfluxoftech-stockboaties.Andafterthe ers —adornedthehorizons.TheNinetiesshearedoff boats —agedgaff-riggedschooners,modernmaxirac- for thelastbastionofLostSixties.Andglorious belt-tightening budget.Somewereoldhippieslooking Once Was,beforetheywereliberatedorreducedtoa all partsoftheglobe.SomehadgreattalesWhat characters —truesailorssteeringwithsextantsfrom were hot,filledwithadmirableandnotoriousseafaring frolic ofthe“real”Caribbean.Nonetheless,Eighties ably arrived15yearstoolateforthetruefunand Looking backatthosegreattimesInowrealizeprob- down thechainofislandsI’dbegunexploringin1980. delay theinevitable;keepmovingbeforeitcatchesup. Decades ofexoticbeautifulplacesandgreatanchorages of themountainI’monisn’tfacingsunriseanymore. I’m stilltraveling,creatingmini-adventures,enjoying The Caribbeanbreedsaparticulartransient.After I wantedtomakeacruise,hopefullynotthelastone, THE Yacht atRest,MindEase

Aged enough to know the side Aged enoughtoknowtheside ting older,butnotthatold! denly —yelp!IfeelI’mget- years keeprollingbyandsud- by Ralph Trout wake ofthe statement —thecruiseship.Infallof2012,in ultimate stinkpot,themaximumanti-environment day. Theonlyreasonablechoiceremainingwasthe and truthfullyIreallydidn’twanttosailsoloagain. cruised alone,andwithparamours,friendscrew, able sailingcompanionstaredfromthemirror.I’d fun. Boatscouldbetwoforadollarandmyonlyavail- creative excusestoabstainfromrum,sunandsalty stateside friends,manyretired,hadmorevaried,often pared to30yearsagowhenwedidn’thavemoney,now live a“CaptainRon”sequel. surely tripdownislandandsellherinTrinidad,maybe music systemsfiteasilyintoabigpocket.Makelei- with fewwhistlesandbells.Today’snavigation boat inFlorida.Getarecentlysurveyedbasicsloop gardens orfish,andsails. and tradition.Usuallyithassomethingtodowith island hasaplacethatconjuresrelaxation,heritage Carriacou, especiallyWindward.Still,almostevery ed. Theyarefewandmustbesoughtinplaceslike what wastheCaribbeanstillexist,sodon’tbedaunt- would beDarwinjudgingevolutionofislanddevelop- the islandchainononeofthesefloatingresorts.I Fear not—adaptandsurviveanotherCaribbean But althoughboatsarerelativelyinexpensivecom- My planwasforthreeorfourtopitchinandbuya CARIBBEAN RERUN Costa Concordia

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For50-plusdollarsadayItradedperhaps ship passengers“newlywedornearlydead”;nowadd ment, a.k.a.tourism.Backinthedaywe’dcallcruise • RELIABLESETSCHEDULES PORT EVERGLADES • MAINTAIN RESALEVALUE • • LESSWEARANDTEARONYACHT E-mail:[email protected] • ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY—CUTS ON • PALMA DEMALLORCA IDEALFORYACHT OWNERSWITH • LIGHTMAINTENANCE • SAVE ON JANUARY 2013 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 35 to St. Barths. Imagine Imagine to St. Barths. The Eagle The mega-stinkpot provided a view of the islands as Not a bad few days, a revival tour of the Caribbean’s Not a bad few days, a revival esting facets to every island. They are all beautiful with esting facets to every island. They are all beautiful with a dreamy quality. That’s why we came. Yet few govern- ments can steer a course where tourism is profitable and not degrading. The Virgins have the views, the BVI has it better with sailboats not cruise ships. Dominica is the romantic jungle that awaits many Indiana Joneses. Barbados’ singular brilliant continental style opposes a confused St. Lucia, while St. Maarten car- ries the cash to the bank. deep as one could handle. All you had to do was look just beyond the attraction/distraction. Please have another rum punch. It also gave a glimpse of the average international tourist, myself included. Many car- ried a sort of melancholy, like people milling around after everyone knows the party has finished. Perhaps many were thinking that, just like most of the pants on board, it looks like the world is stretched thin, ready to come apart at the seams. how long ago that was when St. Barths wasn’t com- that was when St. Barths how long ago now it then St. Maarten was a product; mercial! Back cre- up to the mark, ultra-nouveau is a new revised, to “do” the is the correct place ation. Philipsburg When in of an adult Disneyland. Caribbean version It was a was liquor to be bought. this Rome, there was smiling. merchant, every clerk Sunday, but every for an incredibly pol- The place was spotless, except every passenger had to luted green watercourse district. The extremely bridge to get to the shopping waterfront guaran- tasteful expansive beach-lounge Marigot and hedonistic tees a tan. Almost-quaint with a 2012 version of the Orient Bay are still around, a bad seven hours, and I Old Seamen’s Club. Not found some Guavaberry. it then and slightly thrilled greatest hits. Happy I did there are so many inter- now. The great aspect is that ever had was good times — but it was just too tour- good times — but it was ever had was I used to commercialism got too strong isty. When the ride the catamaran chips. Fishermen at the dock just 18.25.50N 18.25.50N 69.36.67W bois bandé Wow, St. Maarten has revved the engines and the Wow, St. Maarten has revved the engines and the Barbados was the next stone to fall. Every Bajan is the next stone to fall. Every Barbados was St. Lucia still feels seg- After my seven hours there, outside the cruise complex were frying sardines on a sheet of tin. Tourism doesn’t feel as if it is shared. An exquisitely chilled Piton chases those thoughts. tourism turbine is whirling! I hadn’t been back since I 1984. Not because of bad memories — in fact all mented to me. Someone lives in those big, big houses, but you never encounter them. A huge airport in the south seems almost abandoned. The yachties north at Rodney Bay, bananas to the east, the scenic Piton peaks with Sandals, Marigot and Doolittle enclaved in the west, while Castries always seems centrally dull. Maybe it is the narrow, always congested streets, the lack of bright natural light in the recently new tourist menag- erie, or the mismatched architecture. A Saturday market day should have been hustle and bustle, but it was slow with reasonable prices owing to a dwindling world economy. I did find the traditional St. Lucia boost, a stack of Makes you feel sorry for the poor British blokes who sorry for the poor British Makes you feel museum in centuries ago. When the manned the site to see the found locked we were told Roseau was out another the bathrooms. She sorted woman outside past. In her unlocked Dominica’s lady who gladly the future. friendliness lies always been product. Their island has proud of their friend- smiling efficient, and genuinely sparkling clean, with a shrug, to tourism and take it ly. They are used day seemed to be very without attitude. This October out. When in doubt of slow and only a few taxis were visit a distillery. Mount what to do, you can always maker, was within stag- Gay, supposedly the first rum No hassle, no “Hey ya gering distance from the ship. along the bay with mostly wanna”; just a nice walk almost perfect Caribbean blue fishing boats. 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Zar-Par Marina Continued from previous page Continued from Ours graced Dominica with its first cruise ship visit The first island graced in this penny-pinching graced in this penny-pinching The first island Please remember, I was returning to friends to friends I was returning Please remember, • 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 Above: Barbados: ‘A nice walk along the bay with Above: Barbados: ‘A nice walk mostly blue fishing boats’ Below: The cranes you often see along Caribbean Below: The cranes you often long-legged shore birds… waterfronts are no longer the of the first ten months of 2012. The passengers were of the first ten months of 2012. The passengers were dumped into a rainy Roseau as Portsmouth dock isn’t used any longer. Dominica understands its tourism position: the last will come first. Let all the other rocks make their mistakes and the Nature Island will lure them back along with Jack Sparrow. Even on a rainy day, which is often, Dominica glistens picturesquely with the genuine Caribbean. A drive northward along the west coast to Portsmouth on excellent roads with little traffic was a scenic pleasure. Makes you wonder, where did they get these roads absent of any pot holes? Local historian Lennox Honychurch is rebuild- ing Fort Shirley on Cabrits Point as a future attraction. sucking attitude, and soothed by inexpensive Cruzan. sucking attitude, and soothed by inexpensive Cruzan. It seems there are now so many cars they could cover every inch of road at once, creeping to scenic destinations. The incredible million-dollar views are still there, but kind of shallow, like a postcard. Perhaps there never was a definite St. Thomas identity, like hip St. John or laid-back St. Croix. Maybe St. T always was, even historically, just a place to make money. Havensite, the best bait for cruise tourists, had its entrance road torn up, local pedestrians are still incredibly careless, and KFC and Mickey D provide adequate litter. I found groceries ridiculously expen- sive, and was told electricity is like gold. The really sad part: Cruzan is now ten dollars a quart! onslaught was St. Thomas, part of “America’s para- St. Thomas, part of “America’s onslaught was there, always a lot of formative years dise”. I’d spent its teeth- the horrendous traffic and demented by and haunts, and this was not my first Caribbean Caribbean and this was not my first and haunts, go-round. — JANUARY 2013 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 36 next month. these aspectsanddon’ttackuntilthewind shifts way inthefirstweek.Takeimmediateaction with current course. bers andmakenewfriendsifyoumaintain your ingenuity. Youwillinspireloyaltyfromcrewmem- sail tobestadvantagethroughinteractionsand good courseforsuccessintheNewYear. positive aspectswhiletheylastandyou’llcharta ed byloveafterthe9th.Takeadvantageofthese imagination untilthethirdweekandwillbeassist- in theend. your sociallifeandgoodthingswillsailway wake, butdivertyourselfwithnewinfluencesin the 9th.Yoursenseofhumorwillfollowinits energy willbeinthedoldrumsafterthat. first twoweekstosecurecontractsandterms.Your clear upinthesecondhalfofmonth. problems withcommunicationandcreativitywill energy andenthusiasmareconcernedany you distractedafterthe9th. ects andverbalagreements,asromancewillkeep advantageous inFebruary. hook withagoodbook.Conditionswillbemore seas andflukywinds.Bepatienthangonthe for futurereferencewhenconditionsimprove. Make aninventoryofonboardjobsthatneeddoing communications willallbeaslogtowindward. business orfinances,asromance,creativityand progress inthisareaafterthe20th. innovative adventuresandyou’llmakepositive the 20th. to completeanyunfinishedboatprojectsbefore life willfindfreshbreezesaroundthe12th.Try stay onthecourseyouaresailingnow,yourlove feeling sorryforyourself. projects onboardanddon’tgettooinvolvedin conditions willimproveifyoudivertyourselfwith Romance mightbeinironsaroundthe12thbut week butwillclearuplaterinthemonth. New prospectsinmarinebusinesswill sail your This isahigh-energymonthforyou;hoistthis Your verbalskillswillbeagreathelptoyour Romance willbelosingthewindinitssailsafter Boat businesswillbeyourmainfocus,sousethe There willbeplentyofwindinyoursailswhere Use thefirstweektocompletecreativeboatproj- Whichever courseyousailwillmeetwithhead This willbeagoodmonthtojustconcentrateon There willbefairbreezesandcalmseasinyour Slow andsteadywinstheraceifyoujust Communication maybesporadicinthefirst JANUARY 2013 SAGITTARIUS(23Nov-21Dec) CAPRICORN(22Dec-20Jan) CANCER AQUARIUS (21Jan-19Feb) SCORPIO(24Oct-22Nov) TAURUS(21Apr-21May) GEMINI(22May-21Jun) VIRGO(24Aug-23Sep) PISCES (20Feb-20Mar) LIBRA(24Sep-23Oct) ARIES(21Mar-20Apr) LEO (24Jul-23Aug) (22Jun-23Jul)

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I like bees now I am over the shock and it really started me on bees and got me interested in them. And I I I like bees now I am over the shock and it really started me on bees and got me interested in them. And When we were at my grandma and granddad’s house we went to see a lady’s bees. I got to go close to the beehives When we were at my grandma and granddad’s house we went to see a lady’s bees. I got to go close to the beehives The boy bees are called drones. Their job is to keep all the bees in the hive happy and to fertilize the queen bee’s The boy bees are called drones. Their job is to keep all the bees in the hive happy and to fertilize the queen When the bees had gone my Mum got a dead one and we put it under the microscope and we looked at it. The When the bees had gone my Mum got a dead one and we put it under the microscope and we looked at it. We didn’t find the beekeeper that day so we had to sleep with the bees on the boat. At least the bees had settled We didn’t find the beekeeper that day so we had to sleep with the bees on the boat. At least the bees had settled I’m not saying I am a scaredy-cat but I was still a bit frightened. I didn’t know what was happening and I didn’t I’m not saying I am a scaredy-cat but I was still a bit frightened. I didn’t know what was happening and I didn’t Mummy was calling people saying we have bees. Someone said we should throw water on them but Mummy Mummy was calling people saying we have bees. Someone said we should throw water on them but Mummy I rushed inside and we closed all the hatches because we didn’t want the bees coming inside the boat. It was I rushed inside and we closed all the hatches because There was a huge swarm of bees, I think about a thousand but I didn’t have time to count them. It was black, bees, I think about a thousand but I didn’t have time There was a huge swarm of It all started when I was on the toilet. I heard a buzzing and thought I saw a bee. I jumped up and shouted the toilet. I heard a buzzing and thought I saw a It all started when I was on BEE FRIGHTENED! BEE love honey! with the lady but I had to wear a bee costume. It’s like a boatyard workman’s costume when they are fibreglassing with the lady but I had to wear a bee costume. It’s like a boatyard workman’s costume when they are fibreglassing learn and a hat with net over it to keep the bees off your face. I was so happy I got so close to those bees and to who more about the nature of bees. On the boat the bees were a shock but there it was nice to be with someone knew lots about bees. eggs. When a queen bee is born she flies high up and she releases something to get the drones attracted to her. eggs. When a queen bee is born she flies high up and she releases something to get the drones attracted talk She flies fast because she only wants the strong drones to catch her so she can have strong babies. The bees a new by dancing. You might have thought they would talk by buzzing but they talk by dance. When a bee finds so the pollen source the bee she flies back to the hive and does the most fantastic dance. She gets really excited dance is very fast and energetic. wings were see-through and a bit sparkly. Its eyes were big and they were hairy. The whole body was hairy so it wings were see-through and a bit sparkly. Its eyes were big and they were hairy. The whole body was hairy can get the pollen from all the plants to make the honey. I think we must have been looking at a girl bee because the boy bees don’t collect pollen. down but I still didn’t like it. I didn’t want to get stung because I didn’t want another wound to go with my mos- down but I still didn’t like it. I didn’t want to get stung because I didn’t want another wound to go with my a box quito bites and I just didn’t want to get hurt. When we woke up we went and got the beekeeper. He brought with all his gear in. He did what I did with hair bands on my trousers but with Sellotape on his gloves. Mummy He had to help him as the Sellotape had to go over his gloves. He took the box and pushed the bees into the box. could explained he would keep the bees in the box and then after a week he would make a hole in the box so they get out because bees navigate by the sun. At last the bees were gone and I could go outside and play. want to go out because we had to walk underneath the bees to get off. They were all on the solar panels and on want to go out because we had to walk underneath the bees to get off. They were all on the solar panels fright- our boat we have to go under the solar panels to get into the dinghy. I wore trousers and because I was so ened I put hair bands around the ankles so bees couldn’t get in them and sting me. thought that was crazy so we didn’t do that. Someone else said we should hold a flare and the smoke would scare thought that was crazy so we didn’t do that. Someone else said we should hold a flare and the smoke would had to them away but we didn’t do that either. I was glad because I was worried Mummy might get stung. But we get off the boat to find a beekeeper. very hot. I was still a bit shaken. It was a very big shock to have all those bees swarming around me. The bees very hot. I was still a bit shaken. It was a very big shock flapping. The noise of the buzzing shut out everything were very close to me. I thought I could hear their wings else, it was like it shut off the noise of the sea to me. I was glad we were at sea because if I had been very frightened I could have jumped in the sea. Having a swarm of bees invade her floating home scared Grace, but ‘I like bees now and it got me interested in them’ Having a swarm of bees invade her floating home scared like a black stormy cloud of bees, like it would start to rain. I was frightened they would swarm around my head bees, like it would start to rain. I was frightened they like a black stormy cloud of and thick. I screamed! place to nest because my hair is long and curly and decide my hair was a good “Mummy, Mummy I saw a bee!” but she didn’t believe me and said “Nonsense.” Then she sent me out into the bee!” but she didn’t believe me and said “Nonsense.” “Mummy, Mummy I saw a Then I turned around and I food. I threw it over the side and watched for some fishes. cockpit with some leftover ever seen. saw the scariest thing I had JANUARY 2013 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 38 generator butperhapstheywerereallytired bythetimetheyreached panel, underthewindgenerator.Bees are generallytoosmarttoflyintoawind left withwereafewstragglersandmass ofdecapitatedbeesontopthesolar exposed andhardlyclosetolushvegetation toprovideafoodsource. on itsownaccordinanotherdayorsoto findamoreviablehome.Theareawastoo the solarpanelframe,Alsaidifwehadjust waited,thecolonywouldhavemovedoff wouldn’t havestayed.Althoughtherewere someinitialhexagonalwaxmarkingson in hisbackgarden.Healsoexplained thatwherethecolonyhadsettledthey then usedabugsprayontheareaclusterhadsettledtodeteranyreturn. happy thequeenandmajorityofclusterwasinboxhetapeditup and cluster withthelidmostlyclosedwhileafewbeesflewinandout.Whenhe was colony offthesolarpanelandintobox.Alcontinuedtoholdboxbeside the board, hesuitedupandaskedforasoftbrushwithwhichbasicallybrushed the box underhisarmwithwhitebeekeeper’ssuitandhatstuffedinsideit. On ter away. finally gotholdofAl,ahobbyistbeekeeper,whoagreedtocomeandtakeourclus- that eveningandputmeintouchwiththepersonhehadgivenhishivesto. I to beestings(acommonoccurrenceforbeekeepers).Thankfullyhecalledmelater his colleagueshehadgivenallbeesawaybecausedevelopedanallergy of bees. looking fromthesternwegotagoodviewofcluster;humming,throbbingmass hair bandsaroundherankles.Gingerlywedeparted en, butinagreatshowofpragmatism,shedressedlongtrousersandthen put which meantwalkingunderthebees.Gracewasnotimpressed,shestillshak- and findthebeekeeper,buttogetoffboatwehadwalkundersolarpanels, about aguyinboatyardheheardkeptbees.Withnocontactdetailswehadtogo sounded suicidal. required aprecariousbalancingactformetoreachitandsecondly,well,just into thebox,tapeitupandreleaseonland.Firstly,positioningofcluster This iswhathetoldme.Getacardboardboxandsoftbrush,brushthebees I got:justcouldn’tcomprehenditasgoodadviceatthetimenorfollowthrough. Bees Aboard? —Continuedonnextpage called theoneinAntigua been St.Martinafewmonths,Ididn’trecallhavingseenanybeehives. Disorder plaguingtheAmericanbeepopulation.Furthermore,althoughwehadonly hurt them,especiallygivenallthefearsoftheirdeclinewithColonyCollapse required mystandingveryclosetothebees. with limitedwaterpressureandonlyashortcockpitshowerhose,whichwouldhave down. Idecidedagainstthis.Wewereatanchorsohadarestrictedwatersupply a coupleoffriendstryingtogetsomeadvice.ThefirstIgotwashosethebees any helpbutunfortunatelyitwasearlyafternoonandnooneanswered.So,Iphoned small childrenaboard,husbandawayandabeecolonysettinguphome? relief theswarmingwasoverbutbeeshadn’tleft.WhatItodonow,with aluminium tubethatisourjury-rigdavit.NowIfacedanewdilemma.Itwasgreat solar panels.Cautiously,Isteppedouttolook. summer. Theswarmingslowlysubsidedasthebeesseemedtocongregateunder and sweatingintheoppressiveheatofaclosedboatheightCaribbean was forthemtobeinsidewithGrace,herthree-yearoldbrotherandme. the otherhatches.Ifbeesweregoingtostayon and visiblyfrightened. around herwasblackwithbees,theirbuzzingaudible.Shetotallysurrounded a swarmofbees.Quiteliterally,thousandsthemwereinthecockpit.Thespace urgent response.IrushedtothecockpitwhereGracewasstandinginmiddleof bees ontheboat.”Famouslastwords! We droppedAlandthebees,safelycontained inthebox,backtoshore.Allwewere We werebeefreeandAlhadanewcolonytoaddthethreehiveshealready We pickedAlupfromshoreearlythenextmorning,ahalf-metersquarecardboard The beekeeperMikehadtoldusaboutwasnotattheboatyardandaccording to Next IcalledtheCruiser’sNetcontroller.Mike,fontoflocalinformation,toldme There isnobeekeepingassociationlistedontheisland,DutchorFrenchside,soI Besides that,beesareafundamentalpartofoureco-systemandIdidn’twantto I triedtheradio.putoutageneralannouncementaskingifanyonecouldoffer Sure enough,thebeeshadclusteredundersolarpanelinandaroundanopen So wethreestoodinthecompanionway,ourfacespressedtoglasswatching I grabbedherinandshutthecompanionwayhatch.Thenranroundall About tenminuteslater,Iheardoneofthosescreamsanyparentknowsneedsan “Mummy, there’sabeeinthebathroom.”“Idon’tthinksodarling,weget Buzz Off! . Inretrospect,themanIspokewithgavemebestadvice by TanyaPower-Stevens Oumâ , theverylastthingIwanted Oumâ andforthefirsttime, Oumâ ? JANUARY 2013 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 39 . In fact, should . In fact, should Oumâ Descends on Your Boat Descends on What To Do If a Bee Swarm What To Do Continued from previous page Continued from I want to thank Stingo, Mike and Al for their help. Also Margaret Ginman, General Bees nest in dark places, holes in tree trunks and the like; they do not generally Despite the bad rap Africanized bees get, bees rarely attack unless provoked. Again Bee Facts A migratory swarm of bees is unlikely to attack; they are too busy moving to their A normal reaction is reddening and swelling of the area – both can last several days Check the victim does not feel faint or have difficulty breathing. If either of these How to Respond to a Bee Sting Remove the barb of the sting. Using a blunt instrument, gently stroke the area to A warning – do not be tempted to use a smoke flare. Smoking bees should always The best time to do this is early or late in the day as bees navigate by light so are If you can’t find a recipient for the bees, remove the box to a bee-friendly area, If you can, find someone to receive the bees: a local farm or hobbyist beekeeper If you can, find someone to receive the bees: a local Tape the box closed and put it aside. the area to deter the bees’ You may use a bug spray for flying insects to spray Partially close the box and continue to hold it near the place the bees had clus- Partially close the box and continue to hold it near the Brush and Box do the following: Once you are wearing your protective clothing you can a big cardboard box. Use a large soft brush to gently knock the colony into You won’t be able to see the Once the queen is in the box, the others will follow. Wet weather gear. Gloves (dive gloves, wet weather gloves or heavy-duty gloves Wet weather gear. Gloves (dive gloves, wet weather Dress for Success yourself. Try some of the fol- If you have to deal with the bees yourself first protect Most eco-friendly and humane, not to mention safest for you, is to remove the not to mention safest for you, is to remove the Most eco-friendly and humane, Stay calm! Get inside the boat and close all hatches. Wait until the swarm comes and close all hatches. Wait until the swarm comes Stay calm! Get inside the boat We have since become bee lovers as well as honey lovers on become bee lovers as well We have since I thought I would retrieve a head and body so we could look at it under the micro- so we could look at it under retrieve a head and body I thought I would Secretary of the UK Bee Farmers’ Association who commented on this article. stick around in exposed areas. Neither do they nest far away from a food source, so a boat at anchor is rarely a long-term viable spot for a beehive. stand still or drop to the ground, as bees usually want to group high up. Of course, if they do actually attack you on the boat, you can always jump in the water. new location. In addition, their honey stomachs are full so they would find it difficult for their bodies to sting you. Stand still (shout for Mum if you are young!) and let them pass. Remain calm and little harm should befall you. but this is normal. Topical antihistamine cream can help itching and aspirin can help with swelling or pain. occurs get emergency help IMMEDIATELY. push the barb out. Do not try to dig it out as the sting mechanism will work its way deeper and the sac will release more poison. be a gentle thing and beekeepers who have experimented with scented smoke for example have found it irritates the bees. In short, get it wrong and you will only aggravate the bees. less active at dusk and dawn. woodland or simply a big tree. Pierce a tiny hole in one bottom corner of the box and leave it. The hole needs to be big enough to let in light. The bees will gradually make the hole bigger themselves so they can exit the box. (they might even give you a jar of honey in return!). The bees can live in the box (they might even give you a jar of honey in return!). to get them to a new home without having to leave it for a few days but it is better as soon as possible. return as Al did, but generally beekeepers do not recommend this; bees should leave return as Al did, but generally beekeepers do not recommend on their own. tered. This will give those bees that flew off when you used the brush, time to join tered. This will give those bees that flew off when you the queen in the box. queen but she is usually in the centre of a new cluster so try and sweep the cluster queen but she is usually in the centre of a new cluster into the box in one movement. used for scraping the hull). Tape them at the wrists. A wetsuit. A dive mask. (Do not used for scraping the hull). Tape them at the wrists. A in a bee.) A hat or a hood. If use the snorkel though in case you end up breathing a wide-brimmed one, you have some mosquito netting place it over a hat, especially and tape down on the shoulders. lowing that you are likely to have on the boat that can be used as protective clothing: lowing that you are likely to have on the boat that can cluster without hurting it. If you can find a local bee-keeping association they should you can find a local bee-keeping association they should cluster without hurting it. If be able to help. to rest and the colony has clustered then assess the situation. to rest and the colony has we become landlubbers again I think I would quite like to keep bees myself. quite like to keep bees again I think I would we become landlubbers scope and nearly befell the same fate and earned myself a Darwin Award. With a earned myself a Darwin befell the same fate and scope and nearly home school I was so focused on a new and tweezers in hand, small Tupperware as the wind The loud whir of the blades forgot my seamanship skills. project that I I kept my brought me to my senses. changed direction quickly generator suddenly bee for a science lesson. and retrieved a sample head, thankfully, — JANUARY 2013 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 40 constellation itselfisofsomeinteresttousmarinersastheword star Canopus—thebrightestinCarinaconstellation(seeFigure3).The things toseeintheskyaswell.Oneofmyfavoritetropicalisbright Things likepalmtrees,barnacles,greenflashes,andtropicalfish.Buttherearenew far north.Oneoftheallurescruisingisseeingthingsthatyoucan’tseeathome. and againinJulyyou’dnotetheSunlookedalittlebiggerJanuary.That’sit. difference isonlyaboutonepercent.IfyoutookcarefulphotosoftheSuninJanuary thing becausewe’reonlyslightlycloserthenthanwewillbesixmonthslater.The closest approach,calledperihelion,happensonJanuary4th.You’llnotnoticeany- an ellipse.ThatputsusclosertotheSunatsomepointsandfartherothers.Our points aretheequinoxes. point isthesummersolsticeandlowwintersolstice.Thehalfway south pointintheskyatsay,noon.Asnotedhereoften,duringyearhigh summer. Wecanmarkayear,then,aswhentheSunreturnstosamenorth- we goaroundseetheSunlowinskywinterandhigh perpendicular totheplaneoforbit.ItpointsNorthStar,doesn’tit!So,as the Earth,asweare?Whatmightyouseetotellthatyou’dcompletedalap? starting point.Buthowdoyoumakethatsameobservationwhenyou’reridingon above thesolarsystemitwouldberelativelyeasytonotewhenhadreturneda around theSun(actually4.54billion+/-1%).IfyoucouldwatchEarthfromhigh (see Figure1) Riding inTaurus. age oftheEarth.Yeah…wejustgothere! around inourpresentformformaybe100,000years,whichis0.0022percentofthe hand aresofarawaythattheyessentiallypointsoflightforus. twinkle becauseanytwinklingiswithinthediskofplanet.Starsonother through yourSteinersforaveryprettylittlelightshow.Bytheway,planetsdon’t sities causethelighttobendandtakeawigglypathoureyes.LookatCanopus through. Asthelightcomesthroughallthatatmosphere,ever-changingairden- is stillprettylowinthesky.ThismeansthereaLOTofairforlighttocome The funthingtolookatishowsparklyitis.WhilewecanseeintheCaribbean brighter. It’sonly300lightyearsaway,whichisclose,andthat’swhyit’ssobright. Sirius). InfactCanopusandSiriustransittogetherasyoucanseeintheFigure. in theTropicsyoufindthatCanopusissecondbrighteststaryoursky(after below thehorizonuntilyougettoaboutlatitude3035degrees.Nowthatyou’re didn’t haveitinhissize.)Carinaanditsbrighteststar,Canopus,areprettywell and theArgonautsinsearchofGoldenFleece.(Sadly,whenhefounditthey keel asthisconstellationrepresentstheofship The SkyinJanuary2013 Many cruiserscomefromcrazyplaceslike‘Canada’or‘England’—pretty Being intheTropics The otherthingabouttheEarth’sorbit,though,isthatit’snotacirclebutrather Fortunately forus,theEarthistiltedinitsorbit.TheNorthPoledoesnotpoint Astronomically thatmeanstheEarthhascompletedits4,540,294,884thlap Happy NewYear! 26th -FullMoon 21st -MoonandJupiterpiggybackthroughtheskyrightwithPleiades 13th -Marsandcrescentmoonsettogether(seeFigure2) 11th -NewMoon 10th -MoonandVenusrisetogether 7th -10thSaturn,VenusandtheMoonmakenicegroupinginmorningsky 4th -EarthatPerihelion(seebelow) Sky EventsThisMonth SATURN -Risingaroundmidnightbackingto2200andridinginLibra JUPITER -Risingafternoonandsettingmidnightallmonth. 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Nevermindthat907peopledied, Thatcherwontheelection.Butquestions war wasinevitable.EnglandwonandThatcher’s popularitysoaredintothestrato- Company GuyKnew While servingon Seth wassoonworkingwithTedBullinasmallchartercompanycalledTrade Secrets oftheConqueror:TheUntoldStoryBritain’sMostFamous On boardthe A coupleoftestrunsontargetswereundertakenwithoutanycutting,butbefore Part of Seth’s diary covered the pivotal event of the war, the sinking of the Argentinian Part ofSeth’sdiarycoveredthepivotalevent ofthewar,sinkingArgentinian General Belgrano Conqueror Submarines, Spying , wereorderedsouth.Itwas,inaway,anexercisefutility.TheFalklands What aCharter by StuartPrebble.Faberand©2012.Hardback,288pages, Conqueror and aSinking: crewmember,SimonO’Keeffe,happenedtovisitSt.Luciaand, Conqueror . Beforethe wasNarendraSethia,ayoungBritishnavalofficerof , Sethkeptadiary,whichisnotstrictlykosheraccord- Belgrano was sunk, a negotiated settlement wassunk,anegotiatedsettlement Soviets, butitneededtobe sonar equipmentfromthe steal atowedarrayof developed around1980to Operation Barmaidwas advanced technology? Soviets developedamore espionage? Hadthe they beensoldoutby often forcomfort.Had and Britishsubswaytoo rines wouldsurpriseUS caught up.Theirsubma- the Sovietsmorethan well ahead,butsuddenly ing side’sassets. to keeptrackoftheoppos- effort wasputintotrying them, andanenormous Both superpowershad siles fromanywhereatsea. ble offiringnuclearmis- nuclear submarinecapa- final reckoningwasthe destroyed, theweaponof be identified,targetedand the world. enough nukestodestroy other, botharmedwith USSR stoodfacingeach the horizon.TheUSand always loomeddarklyon grew upinthatera,it War? 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Continued from previous page Continued from I imagine it must be more than a little galling to have done your duty, helped sink to have done your duty, be more than a little galling I imagine it must The missing logbook became a major sensation in the British press and in a bizarre a major sensation in the British press and in a bizarre The missing logbook became The only possible beneficiary from the disappearance of the log was the British from the disappearance of the log was the British The only possible beneficiary it proved a spectacular diversion. Seth was furi- From a government perspective, something did not fit. By But this was not the end of the story. For Stuart Prebble, Secrets of the Conqueror to St. Lucia with Bones The book also covers Seth’s youth from school to his voyage This book is available at www.amazon.com. a ship, killing over 300 people, only to find out that it was all to further the political out that it was all to further over 300 people, only to find a ship, killing rather than being for the good of your nation. O’Keeffe, ends of the prime minister, allowed Tam Dalyell to copy the diary. Seth, peace- without permission from Seth, of a did not know he was about to become the centre fully living in the Caribbean, extracts from Seth’s diary were published and the whole storm. It was not long before Shortly after this, the Defence Secretary announced that thing became a sensation. the logbook from the the Falklands on orders to return home, orders that had been intercepted and under- orders that had been intercepted on orders to return home, the Falklands cause immediatemake a case that she would It was impossible to stood by the British. questioned, under international law. When that the sinking was legal danger, or even anything but the truth. Thatcher told wonder about the workings of government, two Scotland episode, which makes you St. Lucia to interview Seth, apparently in order to mis- Yard detectives were sent to that Seth stole the logbook, and that they had recovered lead the press into believing it. Their ruse worked. the disappearance of the log: known from Seth’s diary. Was there another reason for took the the top secret mission, known as Operation Barmaid, which Government. But at this point a strange character called Morley turned up and a strange character called Morley turned up Government. But at this point the that Seth had stolen the logbook. Stuart Prebble, started telling people he knew that Seth was in St. Lucia and headed out to find him. author of this book, discovered to the UK, be interviewed, and try to save his name. He persuaded Seth to return eyes of the world and his shipmates, a thief. Having ous because he was, in the of the navy, he had been used as a pawn in a devious served faithfully as an officer under English law for a game of dirty politics. Yet what could he do? It was illegal system was stacked to favor lawyer to take a case on commission. The whole legal Caribbean, he had very little the party with the deepest pockets. Seth was in the a lawyer. His only asset was money, and to fight the case he had to hire and pay time afloat in the sun. It working in the charter trade and being able to offer some among other good friends, seemed he did not stand a chance. Stuart Prebble, maligned, you have to fight. advised him against it. But when you are that badly in him and, against all odds, Seth was lucky to find an excellent lawyer who believed he took of the the time the logbook went missing, nearly all the details and identified Seth as the thief. Other newspapers followed suit. and identified Seth as the thief. settlements. Seth has and vindicated. Several other papers negotiated smaller where he is a managing remained in the Caribbean and now lives in St. Vincent director of Barefoot Yachts. in a small boat. Stuart’s attention to detail is meticulous. For those fascinated with in a small boat. Stuart’s attention to detail is meticulous. maritime history, it on? Was it really a threat? The truth (revealed in this book, but not public knowledge in this book, but not a threat? The truth (revealed it on? 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I would note, however, that if Customs officers are I would note, however, that not have been treated Frank’s idea that DNA should Lilholdt, seems to think Another letter-writer, Mark Instead of complaining about his treatment by Mark Lilholdt claims that, “the heavy-handedness of I suggest cruisers try visiting Dominica for your- 20TH IMPRESSION IN CARRIACOU I would like to take up your challenge (see last I have been cruising in the Southern Caribbean for I must take umbrage to one making a complaint I am sure there is only one such office in Carriacou. for a cruisers’ boycott of Dominica because of the boycott of Dominica because for a cruisers’ “DNA” in by the yacht skipper incident described punishing Forum. Far from November’s Readers’ has one of should reward it. Dominica Dominica we in best yacht-clearance procedures the easiest and two-week with an automatic the Eastern Caribbean visit to and no need for a second in-and-out clearance the offi- I have visited Dominica clear out. Whenever courteous. I been very friendly and cials have always their regu- countries would model wish all Caribbean lations on Dominica’s. boats, they should do it going to dock other people’s yacht unnecessar- competently. Damaging someone’s the cost of repair should ily is really inexcusable and fine. If an officer cannot have been deducted from the the captain to do it. dock a yacht he should direct DNA did not “intend” to like a law-breaker because non-professional cap- break the law is bullshit. While know every little regula- tains cannot be expected to yacht skipper has an obli- tion in each country, every the rudiments of interna- gation to understand at least into another country tional travel before he navigates can be quite fre- (which, in the Eastern Caribbean, the yellow flag before quently). This includes hoisting of entry, and clearing in. arrival, arriving at a port the basic procedures. Cruising guides generally give regulations. Earlier this the EU is a paragon of easy year I drove from England to France; both are in the EU. I had to equip the car with headlight deflectors, a big yellow jacket and a roadside warning sign in case of breakdown, a GB plate and a Breathalyzer. If I had not, I could have been fined. Would “not intending to commit a crime” have made any difference? Absolutely I not! How did I know about these requirements? asked people who had done the trip before and looked it up online; that was my minimal obligation. Customs officials, DNA might acknowledge that he has just received an education, even if it came at a cost. In general, Eastern Caribbean officials are somewhat more tolerant than those of many other nations; as Sally pointed out, a skipper and passenger committing a similar Immigration infraction in the US Virgin Islands did serous jail time. I also recall an incident in Jolly Harbour, Antigua, where a skipper found the Customs office closed and went into the adjoining restaurant to have a meal while he waited for it to reopen I — and was heavily fined for doing so ($8,000 if remember correctly). Having been in this business for many years I can find many “fine stories” from many different countries. Most I find to be outrageous, but this Dominica incident, not at all. If it saves DNA getting in much worse trouble in the future, the experience might even be beneficial to him. Dominica’s authorities isn’t news. It’s not news that sailors, going south or north, seek to sail in international waters when passing Dominica.” To me it is hardly “heavy handedness” to have a two-week in-and- out clearance easily obtained in a single simple visit to Customs. I see lots of French boats when I am in Dominica, so clearly his countrymen do not all feel like Mark. Yes Mark, the EU does have regulations, and had a Dominican skipper tried to do what DNA did — dropping off foreign nationals and sailing away without clearing in — in Guadeloupe, he would have been in trouble. Guadeloupe itself has, in the past, been pretty heavy handed. Once, many, many years ago, an American charter yacht was fined US$20,000 for pick- ing up charters in Martinique and dropping them in Guadeloupe, a technical crime (this law is not even applied any more) that was much harder to understand than not clearing in. selves and see how you are received. If you follow the basic regulations I think you will be delighted. Sincerely, Chris Doyle Ti Kanot To ‘Just Passing Through Carriacou’, month’s Readers’ Forum) and tell you differently about Immigration in Carriacou. eight years. In the last two years I have cleared Immigration in Carriacou no fewer than twenty-two (22) times. At no time have I been treated with other than courtesy and professionalism. I actually look forward to seeing my friends at the office. On many of my visits I have had occasion to wait my turn. Several times those in front of me had some sort of problem, ranging from language to documents. At every turn the gentleman in the office made every effort to assist in a calm and friendly manner. without specifics or backup information. Steve Shull S/V Certitude —Continued on next page on PSA testing and

' S R E M Readers, , Caribbean Compass U D A R Compass Compass E O DOMINICA SHOULD BE EMULATED I strongly disagree with last month’s letter by Frank We can help the body cure itself of any kind of dis- Essential components for hydration are water, sea In medicine, we do the same. Instead of rocks and A boat develops a hole on the starboard side of the We are more or less aware of the strong influence the Reading Chris Doyle’s article on “Cruisers’ Health” in Reading Chris Doyle’s article As we get older, we expect our health to deteriorate. THE DEHYDRATION PROBLEM FFORUM READERS' RREADERS' Dear Virgintino, author of freecruisingguide.com, calling ease including cancer by supplying it with water, sea salt and electric energy utilizing Dr. Robert Beck’s pulser. I’ve used this method over the last eight years and there has been no disease the body did not over- come, including having no dental caries. My motto is: “No surgery, no drugs, no supplements and, most importantly, no misled doctors.” Dr. Darko Velcek S/V Dora salt and electric energy. Sea salt is the electrolyte that runs the cellular osmotic pump. The electric energy is produced by our heart and ordered by our brain via neurons to supply cells. When under stress, the brain itself uses a great deal of the electric energy. This interferes with the supply required for the rest of the body’s cellular activity. Different types of cancers are related to different types of stress. Dr. Ryke Geerd Hamer proved this. sand, we use medicinal remedies or supplements, but we do not address the real cause of the disease. So what is the real cause of disease, you may ask? There are many diseases and that’s why we may think that there must be many underlying causes. The most common problem with our health is actually caused by cellular dehydration. deck. When it rains, water enters the boat and accu- mulates in the starboard bilge. The boat lists to starboard. We did not see the hole or the water but what is bothering us is the listing to the right. This is the symptom. So, we call an expert to help. The expert says that the boat is out of balance and takes some rocks and places them on the port deck. Hurrah! The problem is solved. Now the rain comes and we add some more rocks. This time some rocks roll over and damage part of the deck (secondary effect). No problem, we substitute rocks with sand bags. Every time it rains, we keep adding stuff on the deck and the boat becomes increasingly sluggish and unstable, until one day it sinks. food we eat has on our health. We are being warned food we eat has on our health. We are being warned not to drink too much alcohol and to avoid smoking, to hydrate and exercise. Advice that processed food is toxic and that carbonated drinks, juices and tea do not hydrate are seldom heard. On the contrary, health professionals advocate that coffee, red wine and whis- key when consumed in moderation are good for us. This is false. the November Unfortunately, young cruisers are having health problems as well. We know that we are not being told the whole truth when it comes to disease and good health, but it is more than that. We are being lied to. For example, the PSA test is deceiving because it is a test that confirms a specific inflammatory antigen that can be caused by other cells and not just the prostate. It detects inflammation and not the cancer. In Europe, it is no longer utilized. Dear prostate cancer, it reminded me of the concern I had years ago about being in the middle of nowhere and having health issues. How would I find help? What would I do? Fortunately, these thoughts are gone. Not because I have stopped cruising but because I have learned the truth about maintaining good health, which I would like to share with you. 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PLEASE THANKTHEADVERTISERS Each month When allofus,whoarefortunateenoughtocallour- There are also several Facebook pages for different There arealsoseveralFacebookpagesfordifferent If themarinetradesassociationisunabletoresolve Yes, thereareavenuestoreportfraudulentbusiness Although weknowthat WHO CANWETURNTO? Compass Compass . YourreadingofthisForumletter,rightnow, . Thatdoesn’thappenforfree.Whenmari- Readers, , Compass Compass givesusdetailedreporting, Compass doesnotpublishindi- . Let them know, “I’m . Letthemknow,“I’m Compass Compass Compass Compass , itshows Caribbean .” asan — JANUARY 2013 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 47 Our first brief reaction was that the boats racing was that the boats racing around the whale were trying to save it from beach- ing. That seems to be the reaction in most of the world. However, in seconds it became clear that the people were trying to corral the whale and harpoon it. The initial hunting party consisted of about four fast RIBs and an island trader wooden boat of about 35 feet. The whale passed very close to our bow and was between our boat and the beach before it veered back to deeper water. Letter of of Letter the Month , , Compass Compass Regards, Justin Rennie, Chief Fisheries Officer Fisheries Division Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Grenada I trust that this clarifies the issue. • From all indications this incident was an aberration and therefore we are taking • Grenada does not have an IWC quota to harvest large cetaceans and therefore we With respect to Grenada’s status on large cetaceans, please note the following: • Grenada is a member of the International Whaling Commission and therefore Normally, when a large cetacean gets separated from its pod and becomes disori- According to preliminary information received from the Fisheries Officer for Editor’s note: We asked Grenada’s Chief Fisheries Officer for his response to this It is my understanding that treaties exist governing the hunting of whales through- Later that afternoon I went ashore and watched the crews return. I asked if the Later that afternoon I went ashore and watched the As time passed, more While aboard our yacht lying to anchor off Petit St. Vincent, my crew and I were to anchor off Petit St. Vincent, my crew and I were While aboard our yacht lying For the next couple of appropriate measures to prevent a reoccurrence. do not have a hunt or facilities to support a hunt. conforms to rules and decisions of the Commission. ented, fishermen/mariners would assist in getting it back to the deep. This is the first known incidence where the animal has been actively pursued. Carriacou and Petite Martinique, a group of fishermen/mariners encountered a species of cetacean that appeared to have lost its pod and headed for shore. However, while engaging the animal they were advised by persons in the area to abstain from further pursuit, which they heeded to and therefore the animal was able to enter the deep and eventually went away. incident, which follows. Dear out the islands. Is not the Government of Grenada a signatory? And if they are going to hunt, should they not have a facility for this? D. Laurin island had a facility to render this animal, as Bequia has. I was informed, “No, but island had a facility to render this animal, as Bequia To properly butcher this huge they would do what they have to do”. I was shocked. animal is a very large task indeed, requiring both a skill level and a facility. Clearly the islanders of Petite Martinique had no plan. Their hunt was for entertainment. boats jointed the melee. I counted two trader-type boats, a high-powered cig- and much faster than the arette-type boat and five RIBS, all with large horsepower to drive it toward one of the whale. Wherever the animal swam, the whalers tried harpoon the whale four times. many reefs in the area. I observed the men in the RIBs I did not follow. Ultimately the As the hunt proceeded farther from Petit St. Vincent, dying of its wounds. whale got away. I can only wonder if it is out at sea now, shocked to watch some residents of Petite Martinique attempt to drive a mature of Petite Martinique attempt to drive a mature shocked to watch some residents of the Petit St. Vincent Hotel. whale on to the beachfront hours the whale was pursued by a growing number of Petite Martinique boats. I followed in my RIB at a very conservative distance to see if I could photo- graph the events. A neigh- boring yacht’s crew with several in a dinghy also followed but we were all nervous about the attitude of the whalers toward us spectators. We stayed well back. ‘An aberration’: Citizens of Grenada (which includes Carriacou and Petite Martinique) ‘An aberration’: Citizens of Grenada (which includes Carriacou a cargo vessel as a are not allowed to hunt whales under IWC rules, and using measures whaleboat is unheard of. 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