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ROBERT CLOUDEN DAVID CAREY Bocas del Toro .... 18 ...... 22 ...... 9 JULY 2019 • NUMBER 286 JULY 2019 • NUMBER Click Google Map link to www.caribbeancompass.com The Caribbean’s Monthly Look at Sea & Shore Monthly Look at Sea The Caribbean’s A hard road to cruising Getting There Golden Falls Grenada’s hidden treasure A Lagoon Restored Caribbean Eco-News On the cover: A failed marina project (see lower inset) nearly killed the largest lagoon in the Grenadines. Now, it’s alive aga On the cover: A failed marina project (see JULY 2019 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 4 route. ByearlyJune,fiveconvoyshadmadethecrossingfromGrenadaand Radio (NPR),toensurethattherewere“officialeyes”watchingovertheconvoysen to tenboats.HeenlistedtheTrinidad&TobagoCoastGuard(TTCG)andNorthPost taxi servicestovisitorsTrinidad,beganinformallycoordinateconvoysofeight celebrating thearrivalofConvoy#1 TTCG Lt.Cdr.Remmy,Marshall,PatRippleandJesseJames, and fromTrinidadinconvoysthatenhancesafetysecurity. time cruisers,hasimplementedaprocesstohelpcruisersgettogetherandtravel James ofMembersOnlyMaxiTaxiService,andwiththeassistanceseverallong- &Updates Info In responsetoapiracyincidentinApril2019,JesseJames,whoprovidestourand The YachtServicesAssociationofTrinidadandTobago(YSATT),workingwithJesse Convoys MakeTrinidadPassagesSafeandFun SABORE and technologicallyadvancedsailspossible. Built bysailmakersdedicatedtobuildingthefinest,mostdurable

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-PRIVILEGE585 KARI ANNE AARHUS ANNE KARI [email protected]; orYSATTat about thembothcomingandgoing,too.” their engagementandsupport.Thisconvoyprocessshowsboatersthatwecare store theirboats.WethanktheCoastGuard,NorthPostRadio,andJesseJamesfor Trinidad tovisitourbeautifulcountry,haveworkdoneontheirvesselsand/or to makesurethattheyachtingcommunitycontinuesfeelcomfortablecoming skilled workersandbusinessesservingtheCaribbeanyachtingcommunity.Wewant businesstoTrinidadasaresult.” think thecruisingcommunityappreciatesthat—andI’msureitwillbringnew ership andtenacity,orTTCG’sNPR’swillingnesstogotheextramileforus.I development oftheprocess,“butitwouldn’thavehappenedwithoutJesse’slead- share stories. Chaguaramas, whereparticipantshavethechancetomeeteachotherand be fun.Andmostoftheconvoyshaveendedwithasocialgatheringonarrivalin were initiallysetuptoprovidesecurity,participantshavediscoveredtheycanalso within relativelycloseproximitytotheotherparticipants.Butwhileconvoys Convoy Leader. AIS (ifavailable).ParticipantsstillfileindividualFloatPlans,whichareroutedviathe than threenauticalmiles,andtoensuretheirrunninglightsareon,aswell tion alongtheway.Convoyparticipantsareaskednottospreadoutovermore picks uptheconvoyatapre-arrangedwaypoint,andNPRmaintainscommunica- Leader andTTCGNPRduringboththepreparationpassage.The on communicationsandotheraspectstohelptheconvoyproceedsmoothly. convoys leavefromPricklyBay,GrenadaorTyrrelCarriacou—aswelladvice members. YSATTprovidestheConvoyLeaderwithroutewaypoints—southbound member ofeachconvoygrouptotaketheleadinliaisingwithother kept confidentialexceptasrequiredforconvoymanagement.) customers whenareservationismade.(Allinformationreceivedfromtherequests Only website(www.ysatt.comorwww.membersonlymaxitaxi.com). step istocompletethefillablepdfConvoyRequestformonYSATTorMembers Carriacou toChaguaramas. says SteveManleyof and twoCoastGuardofficers.” highlight wasthepotluckweheldafewdaysafterarrivalwithspecialguestsJesse convoy leader,theT&TCoastGuardandNorthPostRadiowasreassuring.Another convoy membersduringthenight.HearingVHFconversationsamongSteve,our cise, anditwasacomforttolookaroundseeallthenavigationlightsoffellow chance tojoinaconvoyandhadgreattime.Stayingtogetherwasfunexer- years andwerepreparedtodoourusualovernightsail.Butwejumpedatthe development oftheconvoyforms,says,“We’vesailedtoTrinidadforpast14 Contact JesseJamesat Acting YSATTPresidentTommyJohnsonsaid,“Trinidadhasawidearrayofhighly Pat Rippleof There’s achallengetoadjustingyourspeedkeeptogether,andthensailing Jesse JamesandYSATTwillcontinuetoserveastheliaisonbetweenConvoy YSATT staffidentifiesboatsplanningtotravelinthesametimeframe,thenasksone Local businessessuchasPeakeYachtServicesarealsosendingtheformtotheir The processisnowbeingformalizedtomakeparticipationeveneasier.first “It’s prettyobviousthataconvoyisgoodsolutionforboatsmakingthispassage,” True BlueStGeorge Turbulence Sails Grenada Roseau Dominica MarineCenter Dominica Kapiteinsweg #4 Zeilmakerij Harms Curacao Puntaarenos Stellar Sails Costa Rica Jolly Harbour Marine Antigua &Barbuda [email protected] Tel: (284)4942569 Road Town,Tortola Road ReefMarina Doyle SailmakersBVI,Ltd British VirginIslands S/V

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They have removed Among the changes are improvements over the coming weeks, and You can expect to see continuous improvements cnih.mh.tur.cu, Facebook: Cnih de Cuba, Twitter: @CNIHdeCuba and yachtclub- cnih.mh.tur.cu, Facebook: Cnih de Cuba, hemingway.com/nautica for more information. 2,200 ports. tion covering nearly 200 countries and over over the old site, ranging from faster design. The new site has various improvements page load times to mobile compatibility. type” country field and an “explore” the left column and replaced it with a “quick a country or port page, click on the menu on each country or port. When viewing can navigate to every section of that page title where it says “Explore” and you port or country. new features over the coming months. Continued from previous page previous page from Continued New Rules for Cuba-Bound US Boaters Rules for Cuba-Bound New the Treasury’s of US Department note: The Cuba, take to visit planning US sailors group of the Facebook author and administrator cruising guide Addison Chan, to take a pri- been permitted boat owners have of 2015, American “Since February truth is that the bureaucratese are stripped away the simple “When the layers of to Cuba. The most hope is that Americans are still free to go “The one glimmer of the Sea’ International Conference: ‘Havana and Diaz Escrich of the Hemingway Meanwhile, Commodore José Miguel City of Havana, is the Honorary Dr. Eusebio Leal Spengler, Historian of the — Control the Cuban Assets (OFAC) has amended Assets Control Office of Foreign group people-to-people the authorization for (CACR) to remove Regulations on June 5th. amendment took effect travel. The CACR educational the way has changed “The current US administration and Sea,” adds, “Cuba Land the ability of with respect to are to be applied Assets Control Regulations the Cuban Cuba. personal vessels to citizens to take their American permit from the for up to 14 days without requiring an export vate vessel to Cuba The exemption has now Bureau of Industry and Security. Department of Commerce, take their boat to means that any American wishing to been cancelled, which The American boating a Temporary Sojourn Permit (TSP). Cuba must first be granted denial’ with respect to by press release of ‘a general policy of public were advised TSP applications. to make it illegal to has undertaken the measures necessary current US Government was a practice to vessel to Cuba. In the past there take an American-flagged change but in this that was granted prior to the date of grandfather permission issued permission the seriousness of intent, previously instance, as if to underscore was rescinded. to allow travelers to the Obama detente with Cuba was important change during general license for one of the 12 categories of self-declare their qualification Which means that Americans may or defined in the CACR. That ability remains. for a legitimate purpose and in the case of sail to Cuba provided they are traveling or of a flag other than American.” boating the vessel is either properly permitted his team are busy organizing the ongoing International Yacht Club of Cuba and anniversary of the founding of Havana, activities surrounding this year’s 500th Conference “Havana and the Sea in with special emphasis on the International through 7th. The scholarly conference its 500 Years”, to be held September 5th of the Virgin of Regla, Patron of the will conclude with the Maritime Procession boat parade that has not occurred Bay and Port of Havana, a once-traditional since 1961. at the conference will include the President of the Conference. Topics discussed evolution and its Spanish defense sys- history of Havana Harbor’s strategic-military of Havana as a center for the circulation tem; Havana in maritime traffic; the Port science and fashion; Havana and its con- of merchandise, ideas, art, inventions, the sea in the Cuban imagination; the tribution to the maritime culture of Cuba; its surroundings; Havana’s contribution to Bay of Havana and the urbanization of in Cuba; and Havana’s new the development of recreation and watersports Javier García de Sola Arriaga, member of environmental and tourism challenges. will present “Havana, strategic port of the Spanish Association of Americanists, the Indian fleet.” JULY 2019 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 6 up insailingprogramsjustliketheRoyalBVIYachtClub’s. to supportingfuturegenerationsofsailors,asmanythecaptainsandcrewgrew Programme.Ms.OliverexplainedtothesailorsthatSocietyiscommitted Director JanetOlivermettheyoungsailorsandpresentedachequetoYouth to [email protected] edge. 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Following a week of training by Reef-World, a national team comprised of the Following a week of training by Reef-World, a national team comprised of The country now has a national team of two senior Green Fins network leaders, The country now has a national team of two senior Green Fins network leaders, Antigua & Barbuda, which has a population of just 100,000, received 285,000 Antigua & Barbuda, which has a population of just 100,000, received 285,000 Internationally coordinated by The Reef-World Foundation, Green Fins is a UN environ- Contact Antigua Implements Environmental Standards for Diving and Snorkelling Antigua & Barbuda has become the first English-speaking country in the Western The restoration project included the replanting of over 3,000 red mangroves in an The restoration project included the replanting of over 3,000 red mangroves in Twenty-four years later, with much effort conducted by various conservation partners The goal of the Ashton Lagoon Restoration Project was to restore water circulation, The goal of the Ashton Lagoon Restoration Project was to restore water circulation, Ashton Lagoon is the largest natural bay in the Grenadines and is surrounded by Ashton Lagoon is the largest natural bay in the Grenadines and is surrounded Ashton Lagoon Restored, Eco Trail Unveiled Ashton Lagoon Restored, Eco Trail Unveiled international and national environmental May 31st was a momentous occasion for Read more at http://www.seatrade-maritime.com/news/americas/caribmepa- Currently, CARIBMEPA is an “association of associations” including the North is an “association of associations” Currently, CARIBMEPA While 86 percent of nations in the Wider Caribbean Region have ratified MARPOL, only in the Wider Caribbean Region have While 86 percent of nations New Umbrella Agency to Protect Caribbean Marine Environment Caribbean Marine Agency to Protect New Umbrella environ- the Caribbean marine efforts to protect step in regional Taking a major Ministry of Tourism and the Fisheries Division is now certified to recruit, train and Ministry of Tourism and the Fisheries Division is now certified to recruit, train conduct assessments of new Green Fins members in the country. three Green Fins assessors and three dive schools joining the global network of more three Green Fins assessors and three dive schools joining the global network of than 560 trained and assessed Green Fins member dive and snorkel operators. overnight visitors and 1,000,000 cruise ship tourists in 2018. It is estimated there overnight visitors and 1,000,000 cruise ship tourists in 2018. It is estimated there are over 30 businesses that provide either snorkelling or diving activities to these tourists. Reef-World hopes the initiative will significantly reduce the environmental impact on coral reefs by reaching 10,000 tourists in the next year. ment initiative that aims to protect and conserve coral reefs through environmentally friendly guidelines to promote a sustainable diving and snorkelling tourism industry. Hemisphere to implement the Green Fins initiative. The country is the tenth govern- ment worldwide to officially adopt Green Fins and the second in the Caribbean. area where there was significant die-off, and the construction of breaches in strategic area where there was significant die-off, and the construction of breaches in strategic areas of the abandoned Ashton Marina pier structure, which ultimately restored pro- water circulation to the area. Additionally, wildlife-viewing towers were built to mote eco-tourism activities and a community-owned apiculture and honey produc- and tion developed to provide opportunities for sustainable employment use of the natural resources. gmail.com for more information on SusGren and the Ashton Lagoon Restoration Project. and the Government of St Vincent & the Grenadines, Ashton Lagoon has been restored. The project was led by Sustainable Grenadines (SusGren) with support from the Phillip Stephenson Foundation, The Nature Conservancy, United States Agency for International Development through the Caribbean Marine Biodiversity Program, the German theDevelopment Bank through the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre, Global Environment Facility – Small Grants Program, and BirdsCaribbean. ecosystem health and biodiversity, and to create sustainable economic opportunities ecosystem health and biodiversity, and to create sustainable economic opportunities for community members through ecotourism within Ashton Lagoon. one of the last remaining mangrove forests in SVG. Because of its rich ecological one of the last remaining mangrove forests in SVG. Because of its rich ecological importance, this area was legally designated a National Conservation Area in 1987. But in 1994, a marina-hotel-golf-course development was initiated and construction the of the marina causeway blocked water circulation within the lagoon, which led to the loss of mangroves and significant coastal livelihood resources. After one year, marina project was abandoned when the development company failed. leaders as well as the governments of St. Vincent & the Grenadines and Grenada leaders as well as the governments of Ashton Lagoon Eco Trail on Union with the official unveiling of the long-awaited is a highlight of the Ashton Lagoon Island in the Grenadines. The Eco Trail Restoration Project. launched-to-protect-caribbean-marine-environment.html American Marine Environment Protection Association; the Inter-American Committee Protection Association; the Inter-American American Marine Environment Marine Pollution Salvage Association; the Regional on Ports; the American Shipping Association; and Training Centre; the Caribbean Emergency, Information Cooperation Centre Association; the Maritime Technology Cruise Line International Caribbean Maritime Management Association of the Caribbean; – Caribbean; the Port and Women in American Commission of Maritime Transport; University; the Central - Caribbean. Maritime Association 24 percent have implemented it, leaving the region vulnerable to marine pollution. it, leaving the region vulnerable 24 percent have implemented ment, the Caribbean Shipping Association (CSA) has launched the Caribbean Marine launched the Caribbean Association (CSA) has Caribbean Shipping ment, the a consolida- will act as (CARIBMEPA). CARIBMEPA Protection Agency Environment an umbrella the Caribbean; be and actions in environment issues tor for marine groups, conservation regulators, governments, for engaging industry, organization focal point for and be a the marine environment; and more in protecting educators the main International of MARPOL (“Marine Pollution”), facilitating the implementation Caribbean and educat- of Pollution from Ships, in the Convention for the Prevention protecting the marine environment. ing the public about Caribbean Caribbean JULY 2019 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 10 trash andrecyclables properly.Adopted“Sailing TowardCleanandGreen” motto. established the GreenRangerstokeepthe shores andwatercleandispose of the event.Banned theuseofplasticstraws, gaveoilspillpadstoallparticipants, with aSilverCertificate. Gaverefillablewater bottlesgivingfreewaterrefills during on-island recyclingfacility. daily livestoprotectourfinite resources. community andbydoingso, encourage themtoincorporatesustainabilityintheir more awareoftheeffectstheir lifestylechoiceshaveontheenvironmentand international platformtoeducateothersinwaysthatencourage peopletobecome education andpracticesthathelpussetpriorities.Theregatta allowsustouseour understand thatreachingoutallowsamutualunderstanding oftheimportance to extendourreachandallowusimpactcommunity morepositively.We day events,livingresponsiblyandsustainablyismoreimportant thanever. Irma andMariadevastatedtheBVI,creatingfiveyears’worth ofdebrisintwosingle- more cognizantofthefragilebalancebetweenmanandnature. SinceHurricanes islands surroundedbysomeofthemostbeautifulwatersin theworldhasmadeus Our mottohasalwaysbeen“recycle,reuse,repurpose”. Living inaterritoryof tion organization,tobringinnovationsCaribbeanregattas forthelast11years. and SailingFestival.WehavepartneredwithSailorsforthe Sea, aleadingconserva- protect ourenvironmentbylivingresponsiblyandsustainably. ground. Mostaredeterminedtohelpkeepouroceansclean anddotheirpartto them fromatrashheaporthesea?Sailorsappreciatethatseaistheirplay- ings? Howaboutknowingthatyourloungerwasmadefromrecycledbottles,keeping to thewaveslapagainstshoreline,watchingsailboatsraceinceruleansurround- Facebook and@SailorsfortheSeaonInstagram. more information,visitsailorsforthesea.orgorfollowthem@SailorsfortheSeaon sailing andboatingcommunitywhoaretakingactiontosaveouroceans. Initiative createsaglobalnetworkofactive,engagedoceanchampionswithinthe cate forpolicythatsupportshealthyandabundantoceans,theGreenBoating about marineconservationwithOceana’sexperiencemobilizingsupporterstoadvo- ocean conservation.BycombiningSailorsfortheSea’sgoalofeducatingboaters with Oceana,thelargestinternationaladvocacyorganizationdedicatedsolelyto prevent habitatdestruction,sourceresponsibleseafoodandlimitoverfishing. ties toactoncriticalpolicyissuesthatareneededcombatmarineplasticpollution, the latestinformationandresourcesonsustainableboatingpracticesopportuni- issues andprotectmarineenvironmentsworldwide.GreenBoatersareprovidedwith lizes thesailingandboatingcommunitytotakeactionaddresstheseoceanhealth spills, overfishingandmarinehabitatdestruction.TheGreenBoatingInitiativemobi- conservationists throughitsGreenBoatingInitiative. the boatingcommunityonrestoringoceanhealth,isbuildinganetworkofengaged that industryremainenvironmentallyfriendly.” diving andsnorkellingbusinessescomingonboardtoensurethepracticesacross tainable tourism,says,“We’rehopingthatthroughthisprogrammewe’llhavemore forward totheirtrainingandassessment. interest fromotheroperatorswhohavesignedthemembershipformandarelooking are AntiguaReefRiders,DiveCaribandJollyDive.Therehasalsobeensignificant operators whohavealreadybeentrainedandcertifiedbytheGreenFinsinitiative Fauna &FloraInternational,andAkeemDaleyoftheMinistryTourism.Thedive of theFisheriesDivision,SophiaSteeleEnvironmentalAwarenessGroupand debris aswelltheimpactsfromclimatechange,suchrisingseatemperatures. stressors, suchasoverfishingorrun-offfromlandcontainingpollutantsandplastic tems, includingcoralreefs,helpstomakethemmoreresilientotherlocalandwider compliance. Reducingdivingandsnorkelling-relateddamagetosensitivemarineecosys- the divingandsnorkellingindustryhasarobustassessmentsystemtomeasure of highestnegativeimpactonthereef,asdeterminedbyassessment. of awarenessexistingrulesandregulations),isbasedoneachcompany’sarea ronment (forexample,anchoring,single-useplasticssuchasplasticbottles,andlack port includespractical,low-costalternativestocommonthreatsthemarineenvi- the sustainabilityofmarinetourismindustry.Theindividualfeedbackandsup- consultation tohelpthebusinessesdevelopandimplementbestpracticesimprove ate theenvironmentalimpactofdiveandsnorkeloperators,providingone-to-one dards todiveandsnorkeloperators. and localeverydaysolutionstothesethreats,GreenFins’environmentalstan- —

2009 -Becamethefirstregatta recognizedasaCleanRegattabySailorsfortheSea, 2008 –Recycledglassandplastic duringtheregatta,eventhoughtherewasno Among themeasuresincorporated tocreateamoresustainableregatta: The BVISpringRegattahastriedtoupourgameeachyear by addingnewpolicies Reducing ourenvironmentalfootprintisnotanewgoalfor the BVISpringRegatta Judy Petzreports:Whatcouldbebetterthanloungingbesidethewater,listening BVI SpringRegattaSailingTowardGreen To jointhecommunityofGreenBoaters,visithttp://bit.ly/green-boating-pr.For Sailors fortheSeawasfoundedin2004.In2018,joinedforces Sailors seefirsthandthethreatsthatouroceansfacesuchasplasticpollution,oil Sailors fortheSeaPoweredbyOceana,aconservationorganizationthateducates Sailors fortheSeaBuildingCommunityofGreenBoaters Vashti Casimir,Antigua&Barbuda’sseniortourismofficerresponsibleforsus- The newlyqualifiedGreenFinsassessorsinAntigua&BarbudaareTrevorJoseph Green Finsprovidestheonlyinternationallyrecognisedenvironmentalstandardsfor The newlytrainedGreenFinsassessorswillbecarryingoutassessmentstoevalu- This involvesprovidingtrainingabouttheecologyandthreatstocoralreefs,simple Continued frompreviouspage THE REEF-WORLD FOUNDATION REEF-WORLD THE

BVI SPRING REGATTA commence onAugust 1st,2020. sale, andmanufacture ofStyrofoamandselected plasticfoodservicecontainers will approach that will commenceonAugust1st, 2019.Asubsequentbanon theuse, service containers. Thebanwillbedoneover a12-monthperiodthrough aphased implementation ofabanonthe importationofStyrofoamandselectedplasticfood other governmentandcivilsociety organisations,hasworkedtirelesslytowardsthe and commitmentbyinitiating variousactionsatthenationallevel. percent oftheworld’scoastlines. Membercountriesaredemonstratingtheirsupport world’s largestglobalalliance for combatingmarinepollution,coveringmorethan60 plastics andmicroplastics,aswellengaginginsafedisposal practices. marine plasticpollutionbyreducingourproductionandconsumption ofsingle-use businesses andcitizenstoincreaseawarenessoftheneed protectouroceansfrom their commitmentandsupporttothiscampaign,whichworks withgovernments, which waslaunchedin2017.SeveralotherCaribbeancountries havealsopledged provide topeople.” ing topromotebirdsfortheirvalueasatourismattraction andthebenefitsthey birds fromthreatssuchasplasticpollutionorhabitatdestruction. Wearealsowork- Sorensen, theExecutiveDirectorofBirdsCaribbean.“Wewill workonhowtoprotect feature manywaystohelpbirdsintheCaribbean. pou zoziokarayibvolé of islandswhereitcanbeusedtosaverarebirdsorprotectvaluablehabitats. techniques forhelpingbirdsareshared.Thisknow-howisbroughtbacktodozens Training workshopsteachskillssuchashowtodoabirdsurvey.Newresearchand over 200memberswillgatherinoneplacetosharethelatestresearchandmore. through 29th. This year,themeetingwillbeheldonislandofGuadeloupefromJuly25th the largestofitskind,attractinghundredsguestsfromregionandbeyond. As weallcontributeanddoourpart,canworktogethertomakeabigsplash. really doadduptobigchange.Individually,weareonedrop.Together,anocean. bars andlaundryintheirskipper’sbags,tohelpthem“bagthebottles”. drinking waterthroughouttheregattaweekend.Theskippersalsoreceivedshampoo Designs onTortolausingrecycledsailandkitematerial)alongwithprovidingfree bottles byprovidingtheineachskipper’sbag(withmadeNutmeg relax intheloungeandwatchracing. was outfittedwithfurnituremadefromrecycledplastic.Visitorswereencouragedto points foranyplasticbottlesusedbyregattaparticipants.Andfinally,thelounge more convenient,youthsailingdinghieswereplacedstrategicallyactingascollection do, asindividuals,tolimittheirenvironmentalstress.Tomakerecyclingeasierand dedicated toeducationandleisure,havingpostersteachingvisitorswhattheycan nized afullregatta-villagecleanup. Acting asourGreenRangers,studentsfromhighschoolandthelocalcollegeorga- electricity. Abeachclean-updaywascoordinatedtoassistwithstormrecovery. able waterbottlesaswellthesolarlightsusedinvillagetoreduceuseof Hurricane Irmadebris.BVIMarineAssociationcontinueditssponsorshipofrefill- All resultswereonlygivenelectronically. aging moreresponsibleuse.Madesureallbarglassesarereusableorcompostable. ing participantsinthetimeneededtodecomposepopularproducts,therebyencour- donkey). Establishedelectronicregistrationtodecreasepaperusage. from foodvendorstolocalpigfarmers(thescrapswerepickedupbythePigMan the warmthandlocalpests)weestablishedacompostsystemdistributingscraps Awards madeon-islandfromrecycledglass. water, useofnon-toxicbottompaints,nocleaninginsensitiveareas,etc). suggestions specifictosailingyachts(e.g.nodischargeofblackwater,reducegray Award wasmadebyNutmeg,alocalsustainablegoodsshop. ated toencourageparticipantsfollowsustainableproceduresontheirboats. 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(under 19) will show With tradewinds averaging about 13 knots in September, the organizers look to a great competition. WEST INDIES REGATTA and first appeared in the early ., The Sunfish sailboat is a beach-launched sailing with a very flat carrying The Sunfish sailboat is a beach-launched regatta host Plaza Resort, a full-service The boats will launch from the beach at By combining a historic boat race with the authenticity of a produce and craft of a produce with the authenticity a historic boat race By combining more information. for Visit westindiesregatta.com new boats, sails and trollies to the island so that all competitors will sail with identical new boats, sails and trollies to the island talent of the sailors. The Sunfish will be equipment, leaving only one variable: the price, so if you are thinking about get- available for sale after the event for a great time! ting a fun sailing dinghy, September is the can be added to enhance sail control a lateen sail on an unstayed . 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Free in , an S&S Blue Vendia. , , the Bequia Genesis Mah Jong , and the wooden Tradition Mascot , a Nova Scotia schooner; Avenger , an African wooden ; and , a Gloucester schooner; , the Carriacou cutter Columbia Ontong Java New Moon . The classic spectator boat was the Baltic trader . The classic spectator boat was the Baltic , and , the Petite Martinique trading sloop , a Paul Johnson ketch; Sea Terror , a wooden Wharram catamaran. Mzungu Sweetheart

, , a Herreshoff ketch; Woodwind , an Alfred Milne design;

The West Indies Regatta is above all about the Caribbean lifestyle, allowing partici- The West Indies Regatta is above all about The participating Classic Yachts visiting from outside the Caribbean were The participating Classic Yachts visiting from Some 15 traditional wooden vessels were lined up along Gustavia’s quay for this Some 15 traditional wooden vessels were

11th West Indies Regatta in St. Barth Indies Regatta in St. 11th West gather each Eastern Caribbean from all over the schooners and sloops Beach-built REGATTA NEWS NEWS REGATTA pants to promote and sell their island’s local products, including fruit and vegeta- pants to promote and sell their island’s local Mara Noka St. Barth schooner Peter ketch; Aarluuk between the islands. The style of this regatta is radically different from the island’s between the islands. The style of this regatta traditions rather than high-tech equip- Voiles de St. Barth, as it focuses on Caribbean the West Indies Regatta took place from ment and top “rock star” racers. This year, island market, live music and more — in April 26th through 28th and included an was organized with the crews of the addition to the sailing, of course. A mini-regatta of the St. Barth Yacht Club to intro- boats in collaboration with the young people duce the youth to these traditional boats. the Carriacou sloops 11th edition. On the entry list for racing were English lifeboat spring in Gustavia, St. Barth, to commemorate the great days of trading by sail great days of trading commemorate the St. Barth, to spring in Gustavia, JULY 2019 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 14 the CDC,a“FunClass”consistingoftwo-personRSZestsailboats,willbemade (Seated ControlSystem)andtheHansa303.Theadditionofinclusiveequipmentto invited toparticipateintwonew“ParaSailing”classes;theRSVentureConnectSCS calculated fromthebest-performingsailorsacrossallfourclasses.” have retainedtheteamtrophy,nowcalledNationsTrophy.Thewinnerswillbe reward participationfromteamsasbigpossiblebycountry.Forthatreason,we Radial, RSFevas,andOptimists,butultimatelywestillwanttoencourage says, “WearehappythatthenewformatfocusesonclasseventsforLaser, team trophy. team eventwithsixsailorsperacrossfourclasses.Theoverallprizewasthe existing eventformatwhilealsoincreasingparticipation.Historically,itwasa now available.TheCDCreviewcommitteeworkedhardtokeepthebestof Annual ConferenceandtheCSACaribbeanDinghyChampionship. Caribbean SailingAssociation(CSA)eventsthatareover20yearsold:theCSA 17th through20thinEnglishHarbour,Antigua.Theregattacombinestwoindividual ing ortoKiteBeachforsomeaironakiteboard! thing elsetodowhileyouarethere,headoutSorobonforworld-classwindsurf- island’s culture,sailinginmanydisciplinesispopular,soifyouarelookingforsome- — The eventintroducesthefirstCaribbean-basedinclusiveregatta,withsailorsbeing Race OfficerandOn-the-WaterManagerforhostAntiguaYachtClub,KarlJames, The NoticeofRaceforthe2019CSACaribbeanDinghyChampionship(CDC)is The newlyformedCaribbeanSailingWeek(CSW)willtakeplacefromOctober Caribbean DinghyChampionshipNews Contact bonaire@sunfishworlds.orgorvisitsunfishworlds.orgformoreinformation. Bonaire hasalongandrichhistoryinsailingboatbuilding.Aspartofthe Continued frompreviouspage Providing excellentreliabilityandfueleconomy, whilebeingclean,quietandsmoothin combustion systemsthatallowforprecise, multipleinjectionswithineachcombustion operation. Lownoise,rapidstartingand low emissionsareachievedwithadvanced Commercially rated6.6literengineproducing300hp@2400rpm Call ustodayand mentionthisadtoreceiveaspecial discount [email protected] www.partsandpower.com+1284-494-2830/440-2830 cycle, reducingfuel use andloweringemissions Perkins M300CMarineEngine Your PowerSolution Company 90 ampalternator Primary andsecondaryfuelfilters Gear drivenfreshwaterandseapump Low fuelconsumption 500 houroilchangeintervals speed performanceandfasteracceleration Wastgate turbochargerforbetterlowengine Emissions compliantwithIMO2 Same sizeascurrentM225Ti

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RBVIYC / CLAIR BURKE The RS Feva class was a family affair with father-son, father-daughter, and brother- The RS Feva class was a family affair with to racing) welcomed four young sailors The Green fleet (for those new for more information. Visit www.regattanetwork.com/event/18683#_home YOUTH SAILING NEWS SAILING YOUTH Results Championship BVI Dinghy the 2019 BVI Dinghy classes competed in sailors across four Twenty-one to his the BVI Laser title Thompson added Laser fleet, Christian In the six-boat Laser performance in the showed an impressive Samuel Allen Twelve-year-old The 2019 BVI Dinghy Championships winners — well done, all! The 2019 BVI Dinghy Championships winners sister combinations in three of the four boats, but it was a team of friends from the sister combinations in three of the four boats, Victoria Rowlette with crew Amanda youth sailing program that stole the show. to finish on just six points. Ted and Anya Plaxton took four bullets in the six-race series finished on 11 points in second place. Reshetiloff took the bullet in race three and first race win and finished in third overall Chris and Ashley Brockbank snatched the on 12 points. led the way with bullets in all but one who sailed an eight-race series. Ethan George ended in second place with 15 bullets, of the races for seven points. Josiah Morris 18 points. As three of the newest mem- and Savion James finished third collecting class in the after-school program, they put bers of the Royal BVI Yacht Club racing regatta. Archie Drewett, who raced in the their lessons into practice at their first-ever racing for the first time and finishing morning only, put in an excellent performance, in fourth position. Championship on May 18th, with racing in the Sir Francis Drake Channel. racing in the Sir Francis on May 18th, with Championship one fourth two seconds, and 2018 with three firsts, from September Masters victory matched a race win and Ollie Alsop also claimed seven points. place, collecting Joe McIvor’s overall on 11 points. to secure second seconds and a fourth with three points. third overall with 14 to bring him up to final race was enough win of the Reshetiloff came in sec- five of the six races for five points. Max Radial class, winning while Stephen Ganga bullet of the Championship for ten points, ond, taking the final finished third on 13 points.

ANNA LANDRY Continued from previous page previous page from Continued Visit www.antiguaclassics.com for more information. Visit www.antiguaclassics.com for more There will be CSA classes, J/24s, a Classic Class, and Carriacou Sloops. Sloops. and Carriacou Class, J/24s, a Classic classes, will be CSA There and crews, between skippers for its camaraderie Week is known Grenada Sailing in a row. for the seventh year support as title sponsor World continues its Island Water sails for the start of the southern Caribbean, shake out those So, come on down to to enter online. 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business for 47 years. I have developed a rapport with brokers and underwriters at Lloyds and am able to introduce boat owners to specialist brokers in the Lloyds market. deck fuel to life skills built in Boldly Go’s issues, Y2A will feature other issues, Y2A will feature S/V Boldly Go Compass Another innovative funding idea from Jimmy is a from Jimmy is funding idea Another innovative In upcoming Angol St. Thomas’ Aaron the IGY Fuel Dock in Red Aaron Angol was operating Without being insulting, Aaron pointed out that the “Born and raised in St. Thomas all my life,” said “I began working for the St. Thomas Ritz Carlton Aaron’s tourism career path was interrupted when all After high school, Aaron stepped out of his para- Ellen Birrell attributes her opportunity to cruise the tor. He sees continuing funding coming from the coming from continuing funding tor. He sees In cars and trucks. donation of boats, already ongoing keep cash available to sells them to make turn, MVP Cal pool, docks, learning resources, MVP’s building, and Zodiac going. 24 sailboat pho- Golden Oldie website featuring soon-to-be-built memberships to bring attention to tos. He plans to sell The site will post MVP progress, MVP and raise money. and items for sale. In addition, weather conditions, value in the ‘MVP Golden people will “see additional card because MVP will Oldies’ plastic membership stores and services around St. secure discounts from honored when our members pres- Thomas that will be explains. ent their card,” Jimmy within the yachting and youth vocational training such as My Brother’s marine sector from organizations And The Sea) and VIPCA (Virgin Workshop, KATS (Kids Charter Association). Islands Professional I came in and Hook, St. Thomas, as my husband and up the dock. threw him our dock lines. His smile lit he immedi- After assisting to tie up our 40-foot sloop, the diesel- ately engaged us. He handed Captain Jim pump nozzle. Jim inserted it in captain would hear the sound of the diesel coming through the hose as well as feel it — once he’d turned it on. We all had a laugh as Aaron teased the captain, making the chore of fueling the yacht fun. Aaron when he agreed to open up about his life. Born October 29th, 1994, Aaron got his career in the hospi- tality industry going before finishing college. October 26, 2016 through mid-2017. It was only one year, unfortunately. But I plan to return to it one day. I graduated from the University of the Virgin Islands last year, right after Hurricane Irma. It was a little rough but I made it through. I really love the tourism industry. Talking to people. Showing them about my island.” the resorts on St. Thomas closed after the major 2017 hurricanes. Despite being derailed by “IrMaria,” Aaron is not downhearted. “American Yacht Harbour gave me a call. I really like what they have to offer and I accept- ed the job. I am looking forward to see what the future holds. My main dream is to become a manager…. Here at the American Yacht Harbour, it is pretty similar (to the Ritz Carlton). Customers come from the cruise ships, they do day charters, go fishing. I love it!” digm. “A lot of the decisions I’ve made, like finishing schooling, people I knew, they didn’t go on that same path,” says Aaron. His message to Caribbean youth: “Just go on and chase your dreams. When I realized anything is possible, you put your mind to it and you have a passion for it, it will be accomplished.” Caribbean aboard childhood in coastal southern California. Believing swimming and sailing along with reading, writing, arithmetic, music and art are essentials for island youth, she supports youth development through writing and networking. filler and sat dutifully holding the spout handle for filler and sat dutifully holding the spout some time before asking, “Is this pumping?” Y2A BY ELLEN BIRRELL BY ELLEN Y2A

Jimmy sees a sustainable future for MVP by building Recent years haven’t been without their challenges MVP is about the community, locally and farther New this year is SCUBA training. “MVP is starting “Our children couldn’t swim when they started MVP “We salvaged two flagpoles from American Yacht“We salvaged two flagpoles from American St. Thomas’s MVP is housed in a hillside facility aboveSt. Thomas’s MVP is housed in a hillside MVP’s collaboration with the Girls & Boys Club is MVP’s collaboration with the Girls & Boys MVP Brown, “Oh man, they love it!” says Jacqueline In this month’s “Y2A” and a series of forthcomingIn this month’s “Y2A” Youth2Adult — Y2A — is a series of Youth2Adult — articles celebrating sailing’s role in youth articles celebrating Caribbean children. development for Making the ‘MVP sign’ in front of the MVP sign a structure including a board and paid executive direc- for MVP. Since Hurricanes Irma and Maria’s devasta- tion in 2017, MVP has, amazingly, hardly missed a beat. Jimmy says, “In fact, we were up and running again in October 2017 after Maria.” of IGY marinas saw to it that MVP received monies from the After the Storms Fund. Jimmy Facetime scans to his docks: “That boat there was donated. We plan to sell it to make money for MVP.” afield, coming together around positive youth develop- ment. “PADI contributed the books we use. The CEO SCUBA with their advanced students who are 14 and 15 years old. They started with us at ten or 11 years of age. Our dive curriculum includes two weeks in classroom before entering our pool with a tank in the third week. They can’t MVP without a PADI SCUBA certi- fication under their belt,” Jimmy explains with pride. and now they snorkel around an island in 50 feet of water!” Jimmy says. Harbor that had been blown over during HurricaneHarbor that had been blown over during sweeps hisMaria and erected them here.” Jimmy view tosmartphone on Facetime across MVP’s northern wind. “Someshow me USVI and US flags flapping in the of our kids come from the projects in Charlotte Amalie. They come through our program over a period of years beginning when they are ten and lasting until they graduate from high school. Since adding the flagpoles, we now start each day with a pledge of allegiance before we get the other activities underway. Putting their hands on their hearts and reciting the pledge of alle- giance brings structure and meaning to their day. Benner Bay on the island’s east side. Replete with train- Benner Bay on the island’s east side. Replete anding stations for lessons ranging from knot-tying and with aline-splicing to fish and bird identification, trainingpool and docks below providing additional and otherspaces, here students learn about corals motorized ves- marine life, how to sail, how to operate a “Our aimsel, snorkeling, water-safety rules, and more. develop skillsis to take these children and see them the marinethat prepare them for a career path into the merchanttourism industry or prepare them for Jimmy.marine or maritime military branches,” says mutually beneficial. According to MVP’s founder and mutually beneficial. According to MVP’s to join director Jimmy Loveland, “In order for children & Boys Club, MVP, they must be a member of Girls of course, the which drives membership for them. And, club also sends MVP new faces.” Executive Director of St. Thomas’s Girls & Boys Club. Executive Director of St. Thomas’s Girls “There’s so As director since 2005, she says of MVP, much tied into this program.” articles, we’ll look into what’s happening with educa- articles, we’ll look into training and developmenttional, marine and yachting “Y2A” features the story of St.for USVI youth. July’s as the island’sThomas’ 25-year-old Aaron Angol as well (MVP). long-standing Marine Vocational Program the USVI Development in Development Vocational Youth Youth Vocational Marine Marine JULY 2019 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 18 Into theBush Henry with to Grenada’s Falls Golden SAILORS’ HIKES by ChrisDoyle about until recently, I was delighted. about untilrecently,Iwasdelighted. Falls, awaterfallneitherhenorIhadheard Henry askedmetogowithhimGolden ing hikinggoalsareneeded,andwhen heading there.So,newandmorechalleng- trips, andevencruiseshippassengersare Falls, havebecometoday’sregularscenic adventure tours,suchasthehiketoSeven will share.Theproblemisthatyesterday’s bush, andhaveanexperiencefewothers from housesanddeepinthewondersof to dosomethingwildanddifferent,gofar adventure-tour peoplewhenyoureallywant do alltheusualtours,buttheyarealso reputation touphold.Yes,theycanhandily from yearsofdepositedsulfur. Left: Thefallsarearichgoldencolor to gowithhim,Iwasdelighted. Above: WhenHenryaskedme Henry Safari Tours in Grenada has a Henry SafariToursinGrenadahasa —Continued onnextpage JULY 2019 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 19 Going back up to Mount Horne was a lot easier than Going back up to Mount Horne was a lot Chris Doyle is the author of several well-known water comes into the pool on one side through a hole a hole water comes into the pool on one side through in the rock. coming down. Caribbean cruising guides. Visit his website at www.doyleguides.com FULL MOON In a canyon there is a deep pool that people jump In a canyon there is a deep pool that pass over To get to the main the main waterfall, you Young residents of Mount Horne, who clearly love this destination and visit all the time, Young residents of Mount Horne, who clearly log bridges to ease the way have strung knotted webbing and made into. The kids told Henry there is another, completely into. The kids told Henry there is another, to get to. clear, upper waterfall, but that it is tough They immediately headed up. made of a a canyon on an ingenious little bridge has a couple of logs and a plank. The main waterfall piping hot pool below and while the waterfall is cold, 16 17 18 0030 19 0114 20 0156 21 0228 22 0318 23 0401 24 0444 25 0531 26 0620 27 0713 28 0810 29 0910 30 1011 31 1306 1112 1210 10 11 12 2025 13 2117 14 2208 15 2257 2345 0000 21 22 23 0317 24 0358 25 0440 26 0521 27 0604 28 0650 29 0738 30 0831 31 1130 0928 1028 August 2019 1 2 3 4 1231 5 1321 6 1427 7 1521 8 1621 9 1702 1752 1843 1934 JULY - AUGUST 2019 OF THE MOON FULL MOON MERIDIAN PASSAGE Note: the maximum tide is 3 or 4 days after the new and full moons. For more information, see “Tides and Currents” on the back of all Imray Iolaire Water, Don explains, generally tries to run toward the moon. The tide starts Water, Don explains, generally tries to run toward the moon. The tide starts Crossing the channels between Caribbean islands with a favorable tide will Crossing the channels between Caribbean islands with a favorable tide will 17 18 19 0012 20 0101 0148 0233 July 2019 DATE TIME 1 2 3 4 1047 5 1146 6 1247 7 1348 8 1447 9 1553 10 1636 11 1727 12 1817 1906 13 1955 14 2047 15 2137 16 2229 2321 0000 Continued from previous page previous page from Continued The river flows yellow with sulfur and near the end youThe river flows yellow with sulfur and near After about an hour and half’s downhill hike we After about an hour and half’s downhill The scenery was lush and green, the path peaceful, The scenery was lush Now, it should be said you can hike to Golden Falls hike to Golden Falls be said you can Now, it should We started by driving from St. George’s over the over St. George’s driving from by We started charts. Fair tides! running to the east soon after moonrise, continues to run east until about an running to the east soon after moonrise, continues to run east until about an hour after the moon reaches its zenith (see TIME below) and then runs westward. From just after the moon’s setting to just after its nadir, the tide runs eastward; and from just after its nadir to soon after its rising, the tide runs westward; i.e. the tide floods from west to east. Times given are local. make your passage faster and more comfortable. The table below, courtesy Don make your passage faster and more comfortable. The table below, courtesy Don Street, author of Street’s Guides and compiler of Imray-Iolaire charts, which shows the time of the meridian passage (or zenith) of the moon for this AND next month, will help you calculate the tides. make your way up from pool to pool, to the golden falls.make your way up from pool to pool, to the of depositedAnd they are a rich golden color from years Henry said, “Itsulfur. The falls are intricate and beautiful. it up best.is like a work of art”, and I think that sums reached the river and followed the rough trail up along reached the river and followed the rough exciting — it. The topography that makes this area with lots which is steep, rocky, and somewhat slippery Happily, the of canyons — also makes it challenging. love this young residents of Mount Horne, who clearly strung a lot of destination and visit all the time, have knotted webbing to make it easier. and in the early part we could see down to the old and in the early part of Grenada’s windward-side Pearls Airport and some we came to a small trail going town of Grenville. When banks, Henry said, “This is the up one of the roadside tiny farm path up through for- place.” We followed this down into a magnificent valley. est and then steeply are some The incline is steep like a roof, but there eight-foot-long footholds. Henry had picked up an navigate the piece of bamboo, which enabled him to hiking pole, slope with ease. I, with my little aluminum managed, which now only goes to half length, also a staggering though a little more tentatively. It was this path thought that a farmer goes up and down back up often to cultivate and harvest, and climbs with a headload of produce. from Mount Horne; the village kids do it all the time. from Mount Horne; and takes about an hour. But This is the easiest path try another way, a little more Henry wanted me to that want more adventure. We challenging for those St. Catherine road — a tiny, rough drove up the Mount probably built for horses and grassy road that was it up into the hills until the driv- carts — and followed Then we set out on foot. ing became too tough. Grand Etang road, which takes you over the moun- over the takes you which Etang road, Grand right away. Many through delightful scenery tains and old road to get to the we all had to follow this years ago air days every visitor by and so in those Pearls Airport, this road is a great tour of Grenada; got an automatic the We wound up in to the heartland. introduction passing the nearest Mount St. Catherine, foothills of Horne. village, Mount — JULY 2019 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 20 cal empireinaleewardCaribbeanisland. are theforcesbehindrebirthofanauti- Nicholson, andapairoflovestories:these Fanny Farmer cookbook. Hewouldsay,the flour isto named Kenneth topreparethemeals.I used the Indians,” she recalls. “Iworkedwitha crewmate to helpwith a charter.“Allthecrewwere West Little didIknowwhatwashappening.” was, ayounggirl,splashing aroundinthewaves. Hammond tookduringthecharter,” shesays.“ThereI graduate. “Istillhaveadigitized versionofafilmMr. he tooknoticeofthebeautiful Lisa,arecentRadcliffe Freelance dren, includingLisa,onatwo-weekcharteraboard in 1954,andJune1956tookRoxana’sthreechil- another guestonboard.LaurensandRoxanamarried just bythesailing,butalsodivorceeRoxanaDodd, and histhen-wifeJulie.Hammondwashooked—not schooner builtofironin1908.CrewweresonRodney fame, haddecidedtocharter charters, andaboardthesameboat. could withtheNicholsons—viaoneoftheircrewed ance, ashermother’s,camelater,inthewayitonly own boatandothersoutforcharter.Lisa’sappear- winter of1949andayearlaterstartedputtingtheir Point, Lisatakestimetoreminisce. built ontheremainsofacolonialsiteatnearbyPigeon chime uptothehomeDesmondandLisaNicholson show inFalmouthHarbourcarrylikenotesfromawind getting byincrudeconditions. with theremainsofasugarcane-basedeconomy,were and itspeople,largelyignoredbyBritishmanagers, beginnings, toapost-Victorianerawhentheisland family memberstillcapableoflookingbacktothe whose livelihoodsweretransformedasaresult. front ofthemarineindustryisn’tlostonAntiguans role inraisingtheprofileofcountryonnearlyevery Desmond, andtheirextendedfamilies—playedapivotal Barling, hiswifeEmmyandtheirsonsRodney layers ofunderstandingthepast. ies, alongsidesteadystreamsoftourbuses,addnew UNESCO WorldHeritagesite.Archeologicaldiscover- Nicholson businessstarted,todayisaprotected British navalsupplyandrepairfacilitywherethe fame andmore.Nelson’sDockyard,the-oncederelict base ofcommercefortheleisuresuperyachtindustry. renown asaninternationalsailinghubandasignificant English Harbourforarefit,Antiguahasgrownin 70-foot schooner,firstslidpastFortBerkeleyinto British territory. 20th century,whentheislandnationwasstilla uttered inthesamebreathheresincemiddleof Above:Nelson'sDockyardintheearlydaysofCaribbeanyachtchartering A wooden schooner, a family named A woodenschooner,afamilynamed A Soon after,Lisaacceptedaninvitation fromDesmond This time,Desmond,notRodney, wasskipper,and Widower LaurensHammond,ofHammondorgan The NicholsonshadmadelandfallinAntiguathe As thesoundsofannualDecembercharteryacht Romance Ship It’s certainlynotlostonLisa,whoisthelastliving That theNicholsons—CommanderVernonEdward The familynameisassociatedwiththoseclaimsto Decades after Nicholson andAntigua—thenameshavebeen fromMartiniquetoAntigua. 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BILLY BLACK/WWW.BILLYBLACK.COM he’d patrolledduring WorldWarII. Caribbean, had longimaginedreturningto thearea Nicholson, drawn tothesteadytradewinds ofthe sailed infrom Cork,Ireland.Commander VEB ner “of1903vintage,”asDesmond laterdescribedher, tale, isn’tit?” Ship —thenaddswithasmile:“It’skindoflikefairy she andhermothergave still haveallthosechairs.” our househere,andI’veneverlivedanywhereelse.I Tobago andchairsinMartinique.Wedecidedtobuild for arefit.Onoursailback,weboughtgeneratorin moon wassailing the east,saltistowest.” site, whoseconditionwasdescribed as“deplorable.” Antigua government,butprecious littlewasdoneatthe the BritishAdmiraltytransferred ownershiptothe was intenseinthefirsthalfof 20thcentury.In1906, Harbour wasalotofneglect. water level.ButwhatdidexistintheareaofEnglish tells quiteastory.” “Look atwhatisn’tthereintheview!”Lisasays.“That tographer ToniFrissellatShirleyHeights,isafavorite. newlyweds LisaandDesmond,takenbyfashionpho- by ElaineLembo She chucklesoverthememories,ofnickname Lisa andDesmondmarriedin1957.“Ourhoney- In March1949, But changewasa-comin’. Hand-wringing overthefateofoldNavalDockyard True —nohomesinthehills,bustlingmarinasat A stunningblackandwhitephotographofattractive VEB Nicholson&Sons Mollihawk Mollihawk Freelance , a70-footwoodenschoo- totheBarbadosdrydock

—TheRomance COURTESY NANCY NICHOLSON NANCY COURTESY facto publicitydirector.Brochuresdesignedandwrit- of thedevelopmentDockyard,alsobecomingde there andintheofficeofVEBNicholson&Sons. funding toopentheAdmiral’sInnhotel,Lisaworked a family.Later,whentheygainedpermissionand she andDesmondhadjustbuiltahousestarted planting theseedforherownbrokeragedynasty. handling thedetailsofcharterqueries,unwittingly wife, Julie,wasgoodatwritinglettersandstarted Rodney andDesmondskipperedtheboats.Rodney’s collected themoneyandpaidbills,sons paper inacardboard-boundbooklet.TheCommander fledgling charterindustrytoolswerecarboncopy and thefleet.Nosoftwareortechdilemmashere: flow chartofbusinessactivityforindividualyachts guest, alladdresses.Everybookingbecamepartofa ulous recordsofitall.Heloggedeveryquery, Inn toCaribMarine.AndtheCommanderkeptmetic- the Nicholsonscreatedeverything,fromAdmiral’s ship’s chandlery,nocharterbrokersormarketing.So was noplacetostaybeforeorafterthecharter, eager toexplorebysail. guests andtheirfriendswerewell-heeledAmericans By 1959thefleethadgrownto17.MillReefClub had turnedthecareoftheirboatsovertoNicholson. Mollihawk thing ledtoanother.” they likedit,andthentoldtheirfriends.Andone the war.TheMillReefClubpeopletookcruise, Recreational yachtingwasjuststartingwiththeendof could work,takingpeopleforasailcommercially. says. “Desmond’sdaddecidedtotryitoutandseeif guests camedownandaskedtogoforasail,”Lisa idea whattheyweregettinginto. riches tale,thoughatthetime,keyplayershadno make ashoresidehome.” Room andPaymaster’sHouseinwhichwesquattedto Dockyard, tofixtheroofofoldCommissioner’s “Then wepickedupshingles,wind-strewnoverthe grassy desertedwharves,”Desmondlaterrecounted. Thelma III,PasdeLoup,Sagittarius, and schooners,hullsofwood,steel,evenferro-cement. from AntiguasouthtoGrenada. with layoutandspecs,aswellsailingitineraries ten byDesmondandhisfatherdescribedeachyacht, “He wasthelife oftheparty.” “Commander Nicholson entertainedthem,” she says. Nicholsons’ home intheoldPowderMagazine. for thetravelagentswere thrown atthesenior we’d invitethemdownforacruise,” Lisasays.Parties have alookattheboats. concept, thatofinvitingtravel agentstoAntigua turned towardtravelagencies and anothernewfangled ing theNicholsonswithyetmore ideas.Theirattention typically onewayfromAntiguatoMartiniqueorback. were someofthebetter-knownnames.Itineraries Desmond lovedphotographyanddocumentedsome “I didwhatwasneeded!”shelaughs,explainingthat And Lisa? No electricityserviceexistedattheDockyard;there The firstcharterwasa12-dayaffairaboard “The MillReefClubwasjuststartingoutandits What happenednextisthequintessentialragsto “The firstthingwedidwasabigyachtrefitonthe The fleetmembersincludedketches,sloops,yawls, “We calledittheNicholsonCharter YachtShow,and Word spreadofcrewedyachtchartervacations,fuel- Spark thatLittheFlame in1950.By1955,sixprivateyachtowners and Harbinger JULY 2019 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 21

BILLY BLACK/WWW.BILLYBLACK.COM (2) magazine, , the publication of the Cruising World 41N The contemporary superyacht sail and power charter power sail and superyacht The contemporary reputation of the suc- business and the Today, the and editor whose career hasElaine Lembo is a writer Left: The original naval dockyard buildings were used Left: The original naval dockyard buildings for whatever was needed Below: A photo of newlyweds Lisa and Desmond, at what taken at Shirley Heights, is a favorite. 'Look isn’t there in the view!' Lisa says. in 1957, Bottom: Lisa says that after her marriage I’ve never 'We decided to build our house here, and lived anywhere else.' of the crewed charter vacation broker. vacation crewed charter of the brokers, worldwide of with thousands along industry, the thrive from it, are and owners who builders, crew, chief clan, Julie of what the Nicholson direct result began. among them, the on. From Antigua to brand carry cessful Nicholson and original employ- family members US East Coast, offices. They include the constellation of ees run Massachusetts, Yacht Charters in Cambridge, Nicholson Maine (run by Julie’s daughter and in Blue Hill, Yacht Charters & Services in Shelby); Nicholson Yachts charter brokerage, fleet Antigua; and Nicholson in Newport, Rhode Island. management and sales the publishing and recreationalspanned decades in Currently, she is the communica- marine industry fields. Yachts in Newport, Rhodetions director for Nicholson large for Island, and an editor at Rhode Island Sea Grant (https://41nmagazine.org).Rhode Island Sea Grant where she was on staff for nearly 18 years. She is also awhere she was on staff the New York Yacht Club newsletter.contributing writer for of the schooner rig is featuredHer article about the origins of in the most recent issue

COURTESY NANCY NICHOLSON . She came ashore and fell in love, irreversibly Lifelong sailor, Smith College graduate, and a certifiedLifelong sailor, Smith College graduate, and As it had with Lisa, Julie’s marriage into the Nicholson While Julie started out as crew with her husband, No stereotype could define the life and career of life and career could define the No stereotype Julie Nicholson Julie at home in Maine, the world of crewed yacht charters at home in Maine, the world of crewed lost one of its key industry pioneers. a wealthyAble-Bodied Seaman, Julie Pyle hailed from were herNew England family. Travel and exploration obsessions, and in the early 1950s, the Caribbean island of Antigua was a scheduled stop during her 18-month circumnavigation aboard Irving and Exy Johnson’s Brig Yankee altering the course of her life and countless others. family deeply involved Julie in the business of crewed sailboat charter, a newfangled concept in the mid-20th century that Commander Vernon Edward Barling Nicholson and sons Rodney and Desmond are widely credited with creating. Rodney, aboard the Nicholson fleet, she excelled at the details of arranging charters, matching client with boat. In so doing, she succeeded in making her own love of sailing contagious for people in search of a dif- ferent kind of vacation experience, concocting the role Lisa’s sister-in-law Julie Nicholson, who died earlier who died earlier Julie Nicholson, Lisa’s sister-in-law her passing last winter at the age of 90. With this year, The Dockyard was bustling. West of

Lisa finds a comfortable position in one of those It helps that two of her grandsons — Louis and It helps that two of her grandsons — Louis and “Personally, I prefer sailboats, but I see this is the As for the plethora of domes and chrome and super- It’s a stark evolution from the days when the “It’s grown up organically and the local people were “I love the activity it brings, especially to the com- Milestones In 2004, Lisa and Desmond Nicholson returned to Clearly, the Nicholsons’ enterprise and energy had While it is accurate that the Nicholsons did not The business thrived and the Nicholson name name Nicholson and the thrived business The Martinican chairs. She sips a glass of water from the house cistern, adding with relish: “I just married into this amazing Nicholson family, and it has been a won- derful adventure.” Alex Sinclair — who spent early years sailing in Alex Sinclair — who spent early years sailing in Antigua, are on rival syndicates vying for the next America’s Cup in 2021. Alex is with Team American Magic, representing the New York Yacht Club; Louis is with the defender, the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron. way yachting is going and it’s beneficial to the island,” she says. structures, Lisa’s attitude is inclusive. Commander’s wife would give bread to the hungry children who clamored for attention on the wharves. involved in the yachting community from the very start,” she says. “It’s a joint effort between the outsid- ers and the local people. Antigua became a place where yachts collect and get services. Captains come here; they feel comfortable leaving the yacht and crew; there’s plenty to do. What has evolved isn’t one big marina, but smaller marinas in a community,” she says. “They’ve grown gradually.” munity,” Lisa says of the frenetic pace of the yachting sector today. Shirley Heights to retake that photo. Needless to say, the scene had changed. had a far-reaching, transformative impact. restore Nelson’s Dockyard, they made it come alive again. “When I think of the Nicholson family,” Lisa says, “I think of them as the spark that lit the flame. They were the right people in the right place at the right time.” it, Falmouth Harbour housed marinas, hotels, a boat- yard, yacht club, restaurants, and marine services. was managing the chandlery, also became a founding was managing the chandlery, also became and Antigua member of the Antigua Yacht Club business, he Sailing Week. When he retired from the in the founded the Museum of Antigua and Barbuda Museum island’s capitol, St. John’s, and the Dockyard at English Harbour, devoting himself to archaeologi- cal, conservation, and environmental projects, and writing about them. became associated with far more than the Charter than the far more with associated became The Commander parties. great cocktail Show and Yacht restoring Nelson’s in a committee got involved made landfall. Rodney More private yachts Dockyard. who agency. Desmond, time to the travel devoted more JULY 2019 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 22 night, theforecastwasfor30knots.Some“heavyweather”sailingjustwhatI our plantogainsailingexperiencewasworkingout.OnoneparticularWednesday ting ourselvesinto,andwecouldtellthatboatingagreedwithus.Thefirstpartof we wereaskedtocrewfortheentireseason. haps becausewewereeagertolearnandhappydoanyjobthatwasaskedofus, make thisdreamareality. home, Ihavethetimetothinkbacksomeofobstacleswehadovercome boats, andweneededpersonalcoachingtoensurethisdreambecameareality! had tochange,anditdid.Weneededaradicalsavingsplan,welearnabout completely reshuffledourroutine,kids’schooling,andpossessions.Everything dream completelytookoverourlivesfortwoyearsinthelead-uptodeparture.We a full-sizeliveaboardyacht.ThereasonIknewweweredreamingbigwasthatthe dreaming bigreallymeant. world andtakeourthreeyoungboysonthetripofalifetime,thatIrealizedwhat and wenttoworkkindofdreams;hell,youhavespendyourmoneysomehow. these werenotall-encompassinglife-changingdreams,theythereasonyougotup like renovatinghouses,finishingmymaster’sdegreeandbuildingamusclecar,but scare us.I’dneverhadabigdreambefore.goalsthatIwantedtoaccomplish, Cruising Dream Caribbean the Getting to ultimate boatingexperience. &RPELQHVSRZHUIXHOH˺FLHQF\DQGUHOLDELOLW\IRUWKH experts andenthusiastsintheCaribbean. SUZUKI MARINE Suzuki CaribbeanMarine The summertwilightraceswereterrific;wegotarealsenseforwhatget- As IsitintheaftcabinofourMoody47,asolidbluewateryachtthatwenowcall The craziestpartaboutthisideaisthatwehadneverownedaboatbefore,letalone It wasn’tuntilmywifeandIdecidedtobuyanoldyachtontheothersideof It’s asayingalltoofamiliar.Yet,thetruthis,wedon’toftenhavedreamssocrazythey “In theend,weonlyregretchancesdidn’ttake.” by DavidCarey www.suzukipr.com PR –CaribeDistributor &Service,Inc. PR –MarinaVistasDeParguera visit usat: PR –DelCaribeMarine PR –Botes delNorte (787) 999-2411 (787) 899-0670 (787) 239-2014 (787) 262-6273

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Grenada –NorthYacht Shop Boating IndustryMagazineTop Product (787) 860-3757 (592) 233-0543 (473) 423-1201 868-222-6590 —Continued onnextpage NMMA Innovation Award IMTEC Innovation Award IBEX Innovation Award (2015,2017&2018) (1988,1997,1998) (2006,2004,2017) (2003,2011,2012) JULY 2019 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 23 'We have caught fish as big as my youngest child' Thanks to my background as an aircraft technician in the Australian Air Force, I Air the Australian in technician as an aircraft to my background Thanks serious meat, and the my thumb to my wrist exposed some A gaping wound from Holding the Dream drive; the dream was that I had lost none of my ambition or The strange thing was easy. I should have known I would be in forI don’t think chasing a dream should be So, Was It Worth It? As I write this, I am with my wife and our As a family, we have grown closer in ways anything but easy; in fact, it’s without a I’ve discovered that the cruising life is Dave is an Australian father of three who only began sailing two years before he and ing rods that held the rollers that the boat sat on. This involved cutting the tie rods, tie rods, cutting the involved on. This boat sat that the the rollers that held ing rods back on. eye ends the and rewelding them shortening an easy one. should have been of tools and this job with the use was experienced the boat, with my stomach under I was lying on would be my undoing. Complacency no weight on which I thought had cutting the tie rod, in one hand an angle grinder tie rod, the the way through the disc made it all the very thin cutting it. It did. As jumped disc and the grinder pinched the rotating boat pushing down weight of the The grinder in the blink of an eye. my left. It was over right hand and onto out of my hand, but I it off with my right I managed to turn concrete still running, fell to the my left hand Like a child, I grabbed to my left. terrible had happened knew something the courage to wrapping it in my jumper. I finally summoned and held it to my body, doesn’t look good.” the third time, I thought to myself, “That take a look and, for walked inside to tell my my thumb really worried me. As I fact that I couldn’t move in tears. I knew this to go to the hospital, yet again, I was almost wife that we needed severed two of the three serious healing. It turned out I had one would take some microsurgery to reat- me to move my thumb. I would require tendons that allowed mention the 25 stitches the rehab would be extensive, not to tach the tendons, and hospital that night in close my wound up. I was admitted to that were needed to bed, I had time to surgery the next day. Lying in the hospital preparation for the a yacht on the other after this dream of buying and cruising reflect on what going really costing me. side of the world was losing the use of my and I was actively fighting for it. Even after still as alive as ever, to drive a car and having to take public left hand for eight weeks, not being able of all these mishaps was all part of transport to work, suffering the embarrassment of my life I will never forget. the story, part of the adventure and a part alla bit of trouble along the way. In the end, beI could hope for was that my family would besafe, and we were as prepared as we could for our trip. For me, the mindset that failure Iwas not an option overwhelmed me, and butbecome borderline obsessed with sailing, youit’s that unrelenting drive that can get there in the end. three kids, anchored off the tropical island of Antigua, aboard our very own yacht that the we have been actively cruising in Caribbean for the last 15 months. met we never could have on land. We have some amazing people and have experienced cultures we never otherwise would have big been exposed to. We have caught fish as as my youngest child and climbed active volcanoes, peering into their craters. We’ve snorkeled with sea turtles and witnessed them giving birth on the sand under starry highs have been high, and the lows have skies. We’ve laughed and we’ve cried. The been low. felt doubt the hardest thing I have ever done. But one thing’s for sure: I have never so alive. a his family embarked on a trip of a lifetime. The idea came to him after watching had documentary. Two years later they left home to fly to the Caribbean, where they the bought their boat sight unseen. They currently live aboard their Moody 47 in the Eastern Caribbean and will be crossing the Atlantic Ocean and sailing Mediterranean this year. To follow their journey visit www.sailingtoroam.com Karen Salomon Karen Martinique Offi ce Martinique Offi Douglas Yacht Services Douglas Yacht M +596 696 11 86 73 E [email protected] sevenstar-yacht-transport.com Continued from previous page previous page from Continued I was not very happy with the way the boat sat on the trailer, it didn’t seem to be I was not very happy with the way the boat sat on the trailer, it didn’t seem to Accidents Happen A few months had passed. We were still saving for our yacht, selling all of our pos- My crewmate and I began to discuss whether the condition of this vessel was sound.My crewmate and I began to discuss whether The yacht was tied up to the dock, and I promptly went to bed. I had had enough forThe yacht was tied up to the dock, and I The bilge pumps were, of course, the first idea. The switch for the pumps was The bilge pumps were, of course, the I had no idea what to think, I looked to the captain who took one look down below, I had no idea what to think, I looked to the About four hours into the trip we had motored approximately 20 miles offshore About four hours into the trip we had As I met the other crewmember and climbed down the companionway, I couldn’t and climbed down the companionway, As I met the other crewmember I packed my bag, said goodbye to my family and set off for Tasmania. I remember goodbye to my family and set off for I packed my bag, said Getting Offshore Experience Offshore Getting had challenging, although dream, and our big enough up quickly healed My face supported by the rollers and appeared to have belonged to another boat at some supported by the rollers and appeared to have belonged to another boat at some stage. To increase its resale value, I set about rejigging the geometry of the support- sessions, canceling insurance policies and magazine subscriptions, hosting interna- we tional exchange students to make money, and feeling a little more confident that was were back on track toward achieving our dream. While our little red trailer-sailer great, it was only a temporary boat to practice on, and the plan was to sell it closer to our departure date. We needed every dollar we could get our hands on. After probing the captain, we uncovered that he had never actually had the sails up onAfter probing the captain, we uncovered that that had attempted this delivery with himthis boat and that we were the second crew didn’t take much to decide that this deliveryafter other problems were discovered. It wished the captain all the best, and prompt- wasn’t a good idea. We grabbed our bags, back to work two weeks early, with myly left for the airport. Arriving home and heading entertainment for my workmates; and havingtail between my legs, I provided endless story was becoming an unwanted habit.to tell my boss another embarrassing sailing one day. The next morning revealed that the engine’s cooling system cap and heatone day. The next morning revealed that water pump had filled the boat with water.exchanger had malfunctioned, and the raw activated. Nothing happened. They didn’t work. The captain managed to inform us, activated. Nothing happened. They didn’t there was a spare bilge pump, but it wasn’t between throwing up and breathing, that first mate stripping wires from the pump hooked up. I will never forget seeing the the posts of a spare battery to activate the with his teeth and wrapping them around to myself. We radioed the coast guard, pump. “This can’t be how it’s done,” I thought port. The “captain” shut his eyes and lay turned the boat around and made for the and I were left to bring the strange boat into down in the cockpit, while the first mate a foreign port on a moonless night. leaned over the rail and threw up. He had apparently become seasick from the fumes leaned over the rail and threw up. He had oversized alternators, fitted to the engine, that were coming off the batteries that the were frying. when we noticed a funny smell and a strange squeaking noise coming from down when we noticed a funny smell and a to investigate, and it only took him sec- below. The other crewmember went below to the floorboards! onds to report that there was water up help but notice the open circuit-breaker panel with a pile of spaghetti-looking wires open circuit-breaker panel with a pile of help but notice the good.” Without warn- I thought to myself, “That doesn’t look hanging out of it. Again No introduction to the we were off! No safety briefing? ing, the captain announced crewmember along when you are an inexperienced boat, I wondered? Unfortunately, away from the slip always feel you can speak up. We motored for the ride, you don’t engine when we couldn’t on the nose. The plan was to use the and into a stiff breeze get the angle to sail. sitting in the airport waiting for my flight and trying to eat a kebab, I could hardly waiting for my flight and trying to eat sitting in the airport me that I was out of nervous. Maybe it was my intuition telling get it down, I was so the airport and whisked up by the skipper and his friend at my league. I was picked yacht, a Formosa 42. away to the awaiting not beaten us; we just needed more experience. Racing around the buoys on a Racing around the more experience. us; we just needed not beaten offshore yacht experience. An we wanted bluewater night was great, but Wednesday delivery com- through a yacht wife had organized, just the ticket. My delivery was — a two-week to Brisbane on a yacht from Tasmania for me to crew pany, a position sailing up the Bass Strait and would see us crossing 2,000 miles that trip of about I had no idea undoing on this one. would be my of Australia. My naivety eastern side agreed to crew. this yacht before I asked the skipper of I should have of the questions crewmembers. and the other on the vessel a small amount of information I had only weeks leave from my position, and I was required to take two This was not a paid gear I wanted to for my flight to Tasmania and any personal full-time job, and pay EPIRB. a new offshore Musto jacket and a personal take, which included — JULY 2019 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 24 the riverandwhatdelicaciesarebeingcookedupathostofrestaurantsthatdot uitous potlucksandmore.Themorningnetwillinformyouofallthehappeningson activities thatincludemovienights,daytrips,karaokeswapmeets,theubiq- busy, bettergetadayplanner,youaregoingtoneedit.TheRioissocialhubwith Rio forthecruisercanbeasbusyorrelaxedyouwantittobe;if at differentmarinasandfoundalltohaveveryfriendlyhelpfulstaff.Lifeonthe retreat hasachoiceofmarinastosuiteveryone’sneedsandtastes.Wehadfriends probably thesafest“hurricanehole”inwesternCaribbean.Thislush,freshwater stay. WehavefalleninlovewithGuatemalaanditsfriendlypeople. a goodtimetobreak.Ourplannedtwo-monthstayontheRioturnedintosix-month vention ofweather,self-inflictedboatprojectsor,worse,somethingthatdecideditwas state. Asoftenisthecaseincruising,planschange,eitherbychoiceorinter- with theintentionofleavingassoonhurricanessettledbackintotheirdormant late arrivalstotheRioduring2018hurricaneseason,ourfirstvisit.Wearrived English, issweet.We—acruisingfamilyoftwoadults,oneteenagerandcatwere first enthuseaboutlifeontheRioDulce.LifeSweetRiver,asitisknownin The RioDulcehaslongbeenafavouritehurricanehideawayforcruisersandis Life ontheRio Although thisarticleismostlyaboutouramazingvisittoTikalitdifficultnot Summering ontheRio? Summering Johnsons Hardware Rodney Bay, St.Lucia DON’T MISSTIKAL! z FOR YOUR MARINE SUPPLIESANDSOMUCHMORE Lubricants &Oils Bilge Pumps Marine Hoses Electric Wire Anchors &Fenders Chain &Rope

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This was also the area in the park where we encoun- the area in the This was also . Sitting on the stone steps at the top I could only stare in delight in. Climbing these monoliths really gave me a greater appre- delight in. Climbing these monoliths really , an ancient complex dedicated solely to the observation of the stars. At the By now we were becoming a very tired bunch of explorers and we decided it was By now we were becoming a very tired bunch of explorers and we decided it was From Temple IV we headed to an area called the Lost World complex or It was wonderful exploring the Great Plaza but soon it got too crowded, so my It was wonderful exploring the Great Plaza ascending to the top of Temple IV, the tall- No journey to Tikal is complete without As you leave the parking area and touristy stalls behind you will notice along the notice along you will behind touristy stalls area and parking leave the As you public arena Great Plaza, the times was the point of the city in ancient The focal housed Tikal’s royal to the south is the central acropolis, which Bordering the plaza that you can actually one of the coolest aspects of Tikal is Talking about views, It was a quiet but satisfied group of cruisers that returned to their roach motel for It was a quiet but satisfied group of cruisers that returned to their roach motel for use in his lifetime. A fun fact about the Great Plaza is that it was acoustically A fun fact about the Great Plaza is for use in his lifetime. Perdido the heart of the complex is the oldest building in Tikal, the Great Pyramid. It shares space with another distinctive structure, the Talud Tablero Temple, whose architec- by tural style deviates from the other Tikal structures. Its style resembles that used that the Teotihuacan people in Mexico and many consider it as supporting evidence trade relations existed between the two cities. time to bid Tikal farewell. I do believe you need more than one day to properly expe- rience this magical place; its historical richness is just too overwhelming to compre- hend in a couple of hours of exploration. husband and I took to the jungle again, heading for Temple IV. Our son had long husband and I took to the jungle again, As we walked through the lush stretches since abandoned us to explore on his own. a familiar sight: the coati. To me they of jungle one of its unique inhabitants became a ring-tailed lemur, but they are actually looked like a cross between a dog and little notice of us as they moved through closely related to raccoons. They took very floor for tasty morsels. the jungle in groups, inspecting the forest in the New World. This 70-metre edifice, est pre-Columbian structure still standing has also called the Two-Headed Snake Temple, towers above the jungle canopy and become famous for its use as a filming location for Yavin 4 in the Star Wars movie, Episode IV, A New Hope It awe at the jungle canopy as it spread out below us, I was on top of the world. or clearly was a magical moment for all present; everyone just sat in silence with his her own thoughts, taking in the view. expected, considering it attracts thousands of tourists annually. of thousands it attracts considering expected, canopies their trunks, unbranching smooth, trees with high a few impossibly path who believedto the ancient Mayans trees were sacred the sky. These ceiba reaching for trees are still heaven. Today these with the earth and the underworld they connected tree. Guatemala’s national and the ceiba is by modern-day Mayans respected activities. for most ceremonial this grassy surreal to emerge into of tourists. It felt concentration tered the greatest of the Masks I) and the Temple Gran Jaguar (Temple the Temple of the clearing with a grassy face each other across The two temples towering over us. (Temple II) they are not even the these structures boggled the mind and expanse. The size of the park. tallest structures in a burial ground for the is the north acropolis, which functioned families. To the north 47 metres (154 feet) has years. The Gran Jaguar, at a height of royalty for over 1,300 was built in the year 700 of Tikal. This majestic structure become the iconic emblem tomb was found deep great ruler Jasaw Chan K’awiil, whose AD to honour the II you have an impres- by archaeologists. From the top of Temple within the structure constructed Temple and the Gran Jaguar. Jasaw Chan K’awiil sive view of the plaza II in the plaza. high priests could be heard from anywhere designed so that the wooden staircases temples. Many have carefully constructed climb to the top of the from thousands of clam- to spare the ancient limestone edifices to ensure safety and all the spectacular for a lot of climbing, but it’s well worth bering feet. Be prepared views you will must have faced in building these archi- ciation for the challenges the ancient Maya few tourists have plummeted to their deaths tectural masterpieces. In recent years a you just imagine how many Mayan lives while ascending the steep staircases; can puzzling thing to me, after a day of clamber- were lost in their construction? The most did short-legged people like the Maya build ing around on these ancient ruins, is why that they had to navigate every day? these incredibly steep steps on structures a welcoming cold shower. Tikal exceeded all our expectations. Rio Dulce on the scenic Below right: Yachts Left: An altar, with faint engravings still visible n Itza and connected to its sister town Santa n Itza and connected to its sister town é The ancient Mayan ruins of Tikal are shrouded by the by the are shrouded of Tikal ruins Mayan The ancient Customs & immigration Customs Moorings & accommodation Convenience store & chandlery store Convenience n jungle in northern Guatemala. In its heyday, Tikal was one of the most was one of the most In its heyday, Tikal northern Guatemala. n jungle in Boatyard services with 40 ton travel lift travel with 40 ton services Boatyard é Lunches and pizza night at the Iguana café at the Iguana night and pizza Lunches Tyrrel Bay, Carriacou, Grenada, West Indies West Grenada, Carriacou, Bay, Tyrrel Marine fuel dock: gasoline and diesel, engine oil Continued from previous page previous page from Continued We arrived with great expectations; after all, we’d heard from so many how wonderful Tikal After an early morning cold shower we set off for Tikal. It’s about an hour’s drive We initially played around with the idea of staying at one of the hotels or lodges We initially played around with the idea of staying at one of the hotels or lodges Where to Stay of Flores with its narrow winding cobble- We opted to stay in the picturesque town We were a group of cruiser friends that planned the trip to Tikal together and We were a group of cruiser friends that Getting to Tikal Getting to Flores and is the twin towns of leaving Fronteras destination when Your initial Guatemala has many beautiful places rich in culture to visit and one of these and one to visit in culture rich places many beautiful has Guatemala CarriacouMarine.com 473 443 6292 473 CarriacouMarine.com powerful kingdoms of the Maya, home to anywhere from 10,000 to 90,000 inhabit- from 10,000 to 90,000 home to anywhere of the Maya, powerful kingdoms reclaimed it city and the jungle Maya abandoned the end of 900 AD the ants. By the sites one the largest archaeological 1800s. Today, it is in the late until its rediscovery America. in Central and amazing Tikal is. Armed with our site maps we decided to split up so that everyone could explore at their own pace and those that wanted to acquire the services of a guide ofcould do so. I loved the fact that you had to hike from temple to temple along miles meandering trails accompanied by bird song and the chattering of spider monkeys theyoverhead. The decibel levels of the howler monkeys, however, were less appealing: make noise, incredibly loud noise. Only a fraction of Tikal’s buildings have been exca- to bevated; many are still completely engulfed by the lush tropical vegetation waiting thandiscovered and restored. I was pleasantly surprised that Tikal was less crowded from Flores, and you want to arrive early. The ancient city with its ruins of temples, from Flores, and you want to arrive early. The ancient city with its ruins of temples, lush pyramids, palaces and ball courts is spread over a vast area hidden among the jungle vegetation, a large area to explore on foot in one day. inside Tikal National Park, but, as already stated, we are cheap. Staying in the park, inside Tikal National Park, but, as already stated, we are cheap. Staying in the park, however, is more convenient if you plan to do the sunrise or sunset tour. Elena via a causeway. Sounds idyllic, doesn’t it? If it only happened that way. We Elena via a causeway. Sounds idyllic, doesn’t the price and the pictures without reading budget-conscious cruisers only looked at So after driving around aimlessly on the accommodation description very carefully. our booked abode for directions. To our dis- Flores island we eventually had to call pretty island town to a side street in Santa may the directions took us away from the motel with its cold showers and blanketless Elena, where we ended up at the roach especially in December.) Being sailors, we beds. (Yes, it can get cold in Guatemala, to dealt with in the best way we could — we took cold showers and walked back Flores for some alcoholic beverages to ease our disappointment. stone streets, colourful colonial houses and laidback atmosphere. The pretty town is stone streets, colourful colonial houses located on a tiny island on Lake Pet decided to pool our resources and hire a shuttle with a private driver. We liked the decided to pool our resources and hire to go when and where we pleased. We freedom of having our own vehicle on standby from previous outings and approached him had gotten to know our driver, Ernesto, a deal that suited us all. We’re not sure he with the idea. He fell for it and we made a bunch of cruisers for three days. At knew what he let himself into, carting around if somewhat rowdy. least we were a friendly, non-difficult bunch, option is to jump on a Fuente del Norte bus; they have several daily departures to option is to jump on a Fuente del Norte cheapest option, but it can end up being a Santa Elena. Their standard bus is your more luxurious option, meaning you long and crowded trip. If you prefer a faster, Mayo de Oro buses, which have only two will have air conditioning, you can try their departures a day from Fronteras. Santa Elena, approximately 65 kilometres (about 40 miles) south of Tikal. One 40 miles) south 65 kilometres (about approximately Santa Elena, must-see treasures is Tikal. is Tikal. treasures must-see — lush El Pet JULY 2019 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 26

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. Les Weatheritt, author of , by Diana McCaulay. Summer Storms , by Ralph Trout. Libertad Publishing, LLC. ©2017. Soft cover, 420 , by Ralph Trout. Libertad Publishing, The Wreck Gone to Drift Summer Storms: A Caribbean thriller The author, Diana McCaulay, is an award- The author, Diana • Ralph Trout takes a standard for- Former treasure diver and Caribbean cruiser Overlooking a few hiccups, including the author’s a woefully tin ear for local dialect Available at amazon.com and other online sources. • Bob presents his story to the world in a world in a his story to the Bob presents or as e-book at ama- Available in hardcover • set Another noteworthy adventure novel written by a former Caribbean cruiser and The Amazon blurb says, “At the heart This story can seem overly didactic at Available as e-book or paperback from amazon.com Papillote Press. ©2016. 212 pages. 212 pages. Papillote Press. ©2016. ISBN 978-0-9931086-1-7 writer. This is her first winning Jamaican tells of 12-year-old Lloyd, Young Adult novel. It beloved grandfather Maas desperate to find his fisher who is missing — Conrad, an old-time Caribbean Sea. With the gone to drift — in the woman” and his friend help of a “dolphin Dwight, Lloyd sets out to find him. Remembering pages. ISBN 978-0-9992239-3-2. with mula for thrillers set in the Caribbean — a swashbuckling male expat hero self-doubts; his buddies, including the obligatory wise local person; and a sexy local- girl love interest (who naturally comes with cross-cultural bonus points for having this lived for a few years in the First World) take on the wily bad guys — and turns to well-worn recipe into a top-notch page-turner. An American comes to Carriacou have a traditional sloop built — and the fun begins. (no, Carriacou people don’t say “we’se” and “you’se”), it’s a rollicking read. The sense are of place is vivid, the treasure-wreck dive scenes are gripping, the characters relatable, and the sailing and boating accounts ring true. There are twists and turns high aplenty, history, romance, sex, money, greed, pirates, sunken treasure, and adventure enough to make this a rip-roaring piece of Caribbean summer reading. Sue Morgan, says, “The biker black has been says, “The biker Sue Morgan, Biker boots with Hawaiian shirts. replaced he can sandals. Appearance-wise evolved into days…” as a boater these sort of pass way that simul- nearly frivolous freewheeling, all this too seri- says, “Don’t take taneously — ANYONE — can become ously” and “Anyone a cruiser.” sources. zon.com and other online pages. ISBN 978-1-9735094-8-6 in the islands is has turned his pen to fiction with good results. Like Trout, Weatheritt conveys an has turned his pen to fiction with good results. Like Trout, Weatheritt conveys accurate sense of place and true-to-life sailing scenes. of this story are a handful of very differ- ent people: a laconic English sailor, a recuperating American marine, a tough Dutch soldier, and two very smart police detectives from Martinique. The charac- ters form unlikely alliances with one another as the plot unfolds. And to add to this international cast there is a walk- on role by a hurricane. Smuggling and piracy, murder and tempests, espionage and extraordinary rendition, and stub- born island pride, all force ordinary peo- ple into extraordinary action and thence to be bigger than they ever thought they could be.” times, although the point made about “covert Great Power bullying” in the islands is well made and central to the tale. And, as it sweeps throughout the Lesser Antilles, the yarn spun is long — but hey, it’s summer, right? And spaces between the paragraphs make it easy to save your place while you go for another cold beverage or a swim before diving back into this contemporary Caribbean adventure.

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CARIBBEAN SAILORS’ BOOKSHELF SAILORS’ CARIBBEAN M O TTOM GERDS-FINEWOODWATERCRAFT.COM tells how I, a 300-plus-pound Biker News , by Bob Bitchin. FTW Publishing, This 19th edition of Chris Doyle’s cruis- A wide range of topics are covered, A popular feature is the island-by- ing guide is revised and updated for 2019-2020. After 36 years in print, it continues to be the top-selling cruising guide to the Windward Islands and includes some of the best local informa- tion available. The guide covers the main Windward Islands of Martinique, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, and Grenada, as well as exploring the Grenadines. including the latest information on mari- nas, marine services, watersports, shop- ping, restaurants, area sights, regula- tions affecting the yachtsman and navi- gational directions. Most importantly, full-color sketch charts, GPS waypoints and color aerial photography are includ- ed to assist in navigation and provide invaluable information on anchorages. island directory, which gives the names, phone numbers, e-mail and website addresses of most yacht-related busi- nesses in the Windwards. Additionally, the guide includes a free, color, 27- by Biker to Sailor , by Oliver Solanas Heinrichs and Mike Westin. , by Oliver Solanas Heinrichs and Mike Part Two , says, “ Cruising Outpost and

Cruising Guide to the Canary Islands: Local sailors’ tips on the best har- Cruising Guide to the Canary Islands: The 2019-2020 Sailors Guide to the Windward Islands Biker to Sailor: the True Story of Bob Bitchin Author Bob Bitchin (born Robert Lipkin, and reportedly renamed by comedians Author Bob Bitchin (born Robert Lipkin, and reportedly renamed by comedians Memoirs have been described as showing us “how other people choose to portray Memoirs have been described as showing us “how other people choose to portray • Available at chandleries and bookshops in the Windward Islands or Available in print or as e-book at www.canarycruisingguide.com • All this adds up to a practical, lively and All this adds up to a practical, lively and Co-author Oliver has been a resident of Co-author Oliver has been a resident of For hundreds of cruising boats each For hundreds of cruising boats each •

In the cockpit, in the hammock, on the beach or on the hard — wherever you are, hammock, on the beach or on the hard In the cockpit, in the SUMMER READING SUMMER Cheech and Chong), creator of magazines including their stories to the rest of the world.” This example of the genre is billed as “the true their stories to the rest of the world.” This example of the genre is billed as “the of 35-year odyssey that took a man from the most violent and drug-crazed segment society to the quietest and most mellow lifestyle on earth.” ©2015. Hard cover or e-book, 300 pages. ASIN: B012ENXIZE Attitudes tattooed outlaw biker and California head shop owner in the early 1970s, ended up tattooed outlaw biker and California head shop owner in the early 1970s, ended sailing the Caribbean and the world. It starts when I was Evel Knievel’s bodyguard. life. I later found myself sailing on the flagship for Greenpeace, and that changed my The book ends with this very mellow fellow sailing the globe.” Or as the book’s editor, at www.cruisingguides.com 17-inch planning chart covering the Windwards. user-friendly guide to the Canaries. It has user-friendly guide to the Canaries. It has a chapter on each island, giving you insid- er tips along with essential facts and plenty of useful photos, marina plans, Caribbean-bound cruisers to look at the sketch charts and more, and will tempt Canaries as more than a stepping stone. the Canaries for two decades, and both the Canaries for two decades, and both authors are representatives of the Ocean Cruising Club, the Seven Seas Cruising Association and other such organizations, and have been sharing information with fellow cruisers for many years. year, the Canary Islands are the staging year, the Canary Islands are the staging area for an ocean crossing to the Caribbean. How a crew spends their preparation time here can be crucial to the success and enjoyment of the transatlantic passage. However, these authors see the Canaries also as a cruising ground in their own of right, and have even met “a fair number cruisers who have made the Canary Islands their home more or less permanently.” Barbalander AB, Bislas and Imray, Laurie, Norrie and Wilson, Ltd. ©2017. Soft cover, Barbalander AB, Bislas and Imray, Laurie, throughout. ISBN 978-184623-847-5 184 pages, color photos and sketch charts Lexi Fisher. Chris Doyle Publishing in association with Cruising Guide Publications. ISBN Soft cover, spiral bound, 432 pages, color photos and sketch charts throughout. 978-0-9978540-7-7 bours, marinas and anchorages you’ll be needing more summer reading! Last month we hit three essential topics — summer reading! Last month we hit you’ll be needing more look at two cruising having the right boat. This month, we’ll food, anchoring and and some island-themed fiction. guides, a sailor’s memoir, JULY 2019 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 30 Observatory’s directorEdKrupp. night skyisnowsoremote,mostpeoplehaveforgottenwhatitlookslike,”saidthe was thefirsttimemanypeopleinLosAngeleshadeverseenMilkyWay.“Thereal Observatory inthedaysthatfollowedforanexplanation.Theyearwas1994andit about allthosepointsoflightinthesky.AnumberpeoplecalledGriffith to reportseeingastrange“giant,silverycloud”inthedarksky.Otherswereconcerned buildings werecrumblingaroundthem. amount ofpropertydamagethroughoutLosAngeles.Peoplewentoutsidebecausethe According tonewsreportstheearthquakecausedanumberofdeathsandhuge Because theearthquakeknockedoutpower,manyanxiousresidentscalled911 It was4:31 CCENTENARIO &CO.S.A. Best recommended agent agent recommended B Best e s to Mid-August E t The Skyfrom

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The moving there is a fleeting opportunity to spot a star formation is the beginning of a network of up to 12,000 satellites to be placed into a low Earth orbit by SpaceX. Starlink is a next-generation satellite network capable of connecting the globe, especially reaching those who are not yet connected, off with reliable and affordable broadband internet services. The sunlight reflecting is these satellites will make them appear as stars in the night sky. Each satellite equipped with a star tracker navigation system that keeps it in position and tracks space debris to avoid collisions. times are based on a viewing position in Grenada and may vary by only a few minutes in different Caribbean locations. per hour may be seen in higher latitudes. Amounts visible in the Caribbean may may the Caribbean visible in Amounts higher latitudes. be seen in may per hour after mid- be seen may meteors The brightest per hour. – 75 meteors from 50 range The around 0400. Moon sets after the is time for viewing the best However, night. through August 24th. active July 17th Perseids are PST), one of Pitcairn Island (0429 Moon hovers over 0829 AST when the occurs at in the (IDSP). Look for moonrise Dark Sky Places International the 115 certified 1900 hours. a few minutes before Caribbean The red Moon rising over the Atlantic US NAVY Continued from previous page previous page from Continued Tuesday, August 13th One of the most famous and popular meteor showers is the Perseids. The shooting Monday, August 12th Tonight the Moon closes in on Saturn. The ringed planet is located less than five Tonight the Moon and Jupiter are positioned close together. Both objects are just Tonight the Moon and Jupiter are positioned close together. Both objects are just Friday, August 9th point or greatest separation west of the This morning Mercury reaches its highest Wednesday, August 7th from its position in Virgo and is enter- Over the last 24 hours the Moon has moved Tuesday, August 6th peaks tonight. Like the Southern Delta The Southern Iota Aquariids meteor shower Monday & Tuesday, July 29th & 30th July 29th and 30th. The Earth is The second and third showers peak overnight Sunday, July 28th Sunday, July end of July. peak towards the reaching their three meteor showers There are Wednesday, July 24th Wednesday, is just after it sets. Moonset today a few hours reaches third quarter The Moon Monday, July 22nd July Monday, few mornings the next Venus. Over to spot mornings of the last may be one This stars will radiate out of the north from Perseus. One hundred or more shooting stars stars will radiate out of the north from Perseus. One hundred or more shooting degrees off the dark side of the Moon. The pair is situated in Sagittarius. Higher up degrees off the dark side of the Moon. The pair is situated in Sagittarius. Higher Jupiter shares the night sky with Antares. east of the constellation Scorpius. Sun. Mercury is observable low in the east-northeastern sky for only a few days Sun. Mercury is observable low in the east-northeastern sky for only a few before sunrise. Mercury rises at 0430 hours. Sunrise is at 0555 hours. ing the constellation Libra. The Moon has also reached First Quarter. During a ing the constellation Libra. The Moon around noon and sets near midnight. typical first quarter phase the Moon rises Aquariids, the radiant is in Aquarius; however, this shower originates from a point Aquariids, the radiant is in Aquarius; however, July 1st through September 18th. The higher or to the west. This shower is active around 2330 hours. best time for viewing is after the Moon sets now passing through a ’s debris field, creating the Southern Delta Aquariids. now passing through a comet’s debris field, this shower can produce up to 16 mete- Active from July 12th through August 23rd, is the Alpha Capricornids. This shower ors per hour. The third, lesser active shower Conditions are good for viewing any fireballs, is active July 3rd through August 15th. as it is one day away from the New Moon. shooting stars from this shower will appear to come from a location just west of shooting stars from this shower will appear fish”. Fomalhaut, the “mouth of the southern Tonight the first shower to peak is the Piscis Austrinids. As shown in Image 3 the As shown is the Piscis Austrinids. first shower to peak Tonight the 2200 hours. The low in the southeastern sky around star Fomalhaut is located before noon and third or last quarter occurs just after 2100 hours. quarter occurs just and third or last before noon Venus will sink below the horizon as it aligns with the Sun. The goddess will eventu- the Sun. The goddess as it aligns with sink below the horizon Venus will in September. as an evening apparition ally reappear — JULY 2019 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 32 direct transoceanicflightstotheLesserAntillesandcanbeseenthroughout Indies arepermanentresidents.Forinstance,birdsfromNovaScotiaundertake permanent residentsallyeararound.Still,notthewilletswefindinWest direct flightsfromCaliforniatoChile.TheWestIndianpopulations,however,are take transoceanicflightsfromtheUStoBrazil,whileWesternWilletsundertake ing onhowfarbirdstraveltowinteringgrounds.EasternWilletsareknownunder- breed intheBahamasandLosRoquesoffcoastofVenezuela. in theCaymanIslands,VirginAntigua,St.MartinandBarbuda.Theyalso Florida andthecoastalwetlandsofAntilles,wherebreedinghasbeenrecorded along theentireeastcoastofNorthAmericaallwaytocoastalmarshes Willet, aduskierandsmallerrace,withthickerbill.Thelatterbreedinpockets belong tothesubspecies Western Willet,whilepopulationsbreedinginthemarshesofAtlanticcoast western USbelongtothesubspecies colouring andvocalisations.Birdsbreedinginthefreshwaterhabitatsofinland ing inecology,bodysize, breeding populationsdiffer- length) hastwodisjunctive tres or15to16inchesin cies (about38to40centime- rocky shores.Thislargespe- lands, riverestuariesand es, saltponds,mangrovewet- water’s edgeonsandybeach- islands feedingalongthe can befoundintheCaribbean Willets, able, butbeautifullyunique. birds notonlyeasilyidentifi- otherwise soberlydressed along thewingsmakethese ing blackandwhitepattern and fat,juicyjuveniles. particular tastefortheireggs tury hunters,whoacquireda able tothegunsof19thcen- trait thatmadethemvulner- of anintruder’sapproach—a bird toalertothershorebirds birds andusuallythefirst are extremelyalert,skittish unusual behaviour;willets for aphotograph offering memyonlychance with adetourinmydirection, and darkasittooktotheair exploded inapatternoflight shut up?’’ willet, wondering“willetever suspicious natureofasingle shorebirds blightedbythe my hopesofphotographing making itquiteclearthathumanswerenottolerated.Istood,camerainhandand sturdy, relativelyun-taperedbillbellowingyetanotherwaveofdisconcerting stood ondark-colouredlegsfirmlysquaredinthesand,chestthrustforwardanda roughly 50metresaway.Dressedinabrownishmantleandpearlywhitebelly,it sideways looks. salt-laden air,causingseveralshorebirdstoscatterinaflusterofwingsandnervous and aloud,high-pitchedrepetitive its lamentsandjoys.SoitseemedinAugustlastyear,untilmypresencewasnoticed to benomorethanasleepynarrowstripofsanduponwhichthesearegularlypours THE ASSERTIVEWILLET These gregariousshorebirdsareshort-mediumtolong-distancemigrants,depend- Piercing alarmsandastrik- This wasbynomeans The sourceofthesoundwaseasilylocatedinformastockywilletstanding Surrounded byslumberoustouristvillas,BelmontBayinUnionIslandappeared RAISES THEALARM Tringa semipalmatus,

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Oncepaired,willetsarehighlyfaithfultoboththeirnestandmate,only eggs, ashavethemigrantsthatheadednorthinMarchandApril,totheirbreeding heavily barred,brownishbreedingplumageandhavebythistimelaidmostoftheir Hawaii, Finland,Sweden,Azores,FranceandCroatia. South America.Willetsarealsoglobetrottingvagrantswithindividualsrecordedin Willets migratenotonlysouthtoChile,butalsotheCaribbeanandnorthern islands, includingMartinique,GuadeloupeandBarbados.Furthermore,theWestern less imposing. cry outitsdispleasure—oritwillmostlikelybestandingontheground,lookingno perched highonatreeorfencewhateverelevatedstructureitcanfindtobetter from ritualizedparallelwalkstodownrightchasingotherbirdsandstealingtheirfood. limited foodsupplytheywilldefendterritorydayandnight,engaginginconfrontations and willcontinuetodefendforagingterritoriesthroughouttheyear.Whenthereisa behaviour relaxessomewhatafterchickrearing,willetsarenaturallyassertivebirds whoever happenstothreatentheirchicks,includinghumans.Thoughthisaggressive sters andwillgatherinlargegroups,madeupofadultsjuvenilesalike,tomob claws andfearsomeeeriescreams, between theirthighs.Whenfacedwithathreat,theydefendchickssharp newly hatchedbroodindividuallyacrossmarshesandcreeks,flyingwiththechickheld may hikeuptoseveralmileswiththeirparentsinsearchoffood. nest afewhoursafterhatchingand,incredibly,insomecasesnewly-hatchedchicks Willets arenamedfortheirterritorialcall As Iwritethis,inthemonthofMay,Caribbeanwilletsarenowdressedtheir So keepalookoutfortheplain-spokenwillet.Youmayhearitbeforeyouseeit, Willets areveryattentiveparentsandhavebeenreportedtocarryeachmemberofa Kre’e’e’e’eh Beautifully Designed HotelRooms Swimming Pool Indigo DiveShop The LoftRestaurantandBar Cafe Soleil&FlowtBeachBar Supermarket &Boutique Laundry Service Complimentary Wifi Electricity 110V/220v&Water Customs &ImmigrationOffice-9amto6pm Port ofEntry 24 hourSecurity Fuel Dock pill-will-willet ! Infact,thesebirdsarededicatedmob- kleep. parents. The brood leaves the parents. Thebroodleavesthe shared equally between both shared equallybetweenboth od of21to29days,whichis leading toanincubationperi- egg clutchiscompleted,thus incubation beforethefour- islands. Couplesmaybegin cobble intheCaribbean grassy sanddunes,orcoral ing theedgeofsaltmarshes, great diversityofsites,includ- breed attwoyearsofage,ina solitary groundnestersthat respective mates. join intoo,tohelptheir females arepresent,theywill out eachother’sfeathers.If male birdsattemptingtopull become physicalwiththe these confrontationscan competitor’s territory.Indeed, the boundarylineinto ing away,whiletryingtopush each otherandindirectlyfac- between indirectlyfacing their territories,varying by walkingalongtheedgeof stantly testtheboundaries neighbouring birdswillcon- Once territoryisestablished, ticipants frommilesaround. or moreandattractingpar- heights oftento100metres and aerialpursuitsfrom engaging inaerialdogfights are extremelyterritorial, cacophony. Breedingmales others intojoiningthe Willets are semi-colonial to Willets aresemi-colonialto , often heard during the , oftenheardduringthe JULY 2019 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 33 Synodus ), the most likely lizardfish you will encoun- The cutie in the photo is the sand diver ( Next time you find yourself finning across a sandy The Lounging Lizardfish the lizardfish, bottom dwellers Last but not least are aptly named: their elongated, cylindrical bodies, scaly aptly named: their elongated, cylindrical reptili- heads and large mouths give them a distinctly family an appearance. Members of the lizardfish inter- Synodontidae have a mouth full of razor-sharp carnivores. locking teeth, making them ferocious little teeth: Even their tongues are covered with needle-like passing by. not good news for any small, unwary fish the ocean From their sunbathing position they scan on unsus- floor before launching -fast attacks pecting prey. They are voracious predators of small fish, squid, and other invertebrates. intermedius the corneas are covered with an iridescent layer, which is thought to provide protection against very bright light. They are not as skittish as you would think and are fairly approachable, meaning you don’t have to half drown yourself to get a decent picture of them. patch close to the reef, dive down and you might be lucky enough to encounter one of these fascinating bottom dwelling creatures. times before noticing it. I always get this rush of get this rush noticing it. I always times before I have not encoun- when I spot a species excitement it became my new photo tered before, and naturally you can see how well this subject. From the photo its surroundings. It is close to creature matches these guys, which makes it eas- impossible to disturb Their most distinctive feature ier to photograph them. three dark bars on their tail or for identification is the have white spots on a dark back- caudal fin. They also base of the pectoral fin, which is ground at the inner swim. more visible when they lounging on the sand with their that are often seen out as if they are basking in the pectoral fins splayed lizard. These creatures have been sun, just like a real ter in Caribbean waters. The name “sand diver” refers to the fact that you will often find them buried in the sand with only their heads exposed. These guys blend into their surroundings by lightening or darkening their body coloration. Because of their variable color- ation it can become very difficult to distinguish the different species of lizardfish from one another. The main distinguishing features of the sand diver are the eight pairs of reddish-brown bars on the top and sides of their bodies and the yellowish-gold longitudinal lines that extend along their bodies. If you are able to take a really close look at their eyes you will see that and I was so preoccupied with

) If you are lucky enough to spot one, do not beIf you are lucky enough to spot one, do I encountered the grumpy looking scorpionfish in The Solitary Scorpionfish disguise are probably the soli- The best masters of motionless inDuring the day you will find them resting Scorpaena plumieri rior. When they are alarmed or disturbed their spines appear. For a human, an unlucky encounter with a scor- pionfish can result in extreme pain and a burning sensa- tion that will need immediate medical attention. the photo during my explorations of the marked wreck in Tyrell Bay, Carriacou. This is a spotted scorpionfish ( fooled by its docile appearance: they are armed with ven- fooled by its docile appearance: they are armed fleshy exte- omous dorsal spines that blend in with their tary scorpionfish. Their mottled color patterns and the tary scorpionfish. Their cover their bodies allow them fleshy appendages that with their coral and rocky sur- to blend in perfectly to blend in makes all members roundings. Their ability family excellent ambush preda- of the Scorpaenidae prey does not stand a chance. tors; their unlucky night, patiently waiting in the Scorpionfish hunt at reefs before pouncing on unsus- shadows of rocks and past. pecting small fish or crustaceans swimming within a split Their large mouths create a vacuum and whole. second their prey is sucked in and swallowed mimickingcrevices and caves or on the sandy bottom, rocks. that the peacock flounder can change its colour and change its colour flounder can that the peacock bot- to match the two to eight seconds pattern within achieve this Houdini act by con- tom substrate. They in their skin cells to match their trolling the melanin this colour change they surroundings. To perform sadly, a blind flounder need to see their surroundings; itself at all. is unable to camouflage taking photos that I must have swum over it countless Clockwise from upper left: The peacock flounder is a master of camouflage; in the sand; An aptly named sand diver, partially buried Still inconspicuous, a sand diver in its typical resting position; A spotted fish mimicking a rock GET TO KNOW YOUR CARIBBEAN MARINE LIFE MARINE CARIBBEAN YOUR TO KNOW GET Bothus luna- THE BOTTOM DWELLERS BOTTOM THE ). This peacock might not have feathers but the The most commonly encountered and to me most Flatfish however don’t start out flat: the larvae ini- The Fantastic Flounder needs no introduction is the A bottom dweller that The bottom dwellers are those species that prefer to to species that prefer dwellers are those The bottom beautiful flounder in the Caribbean belongs to the family Bothidae, the peacock flounder ( tus iridescent blue rings and spots that grace its body make it stand out among its somewhat drab relatives. For a master of disguise I am surprised at how often I have encountered them and love to watch them as they glide effortlessly across the substrate in a wave- like motion. It is during these short bursts of move- ment that their blue rings and spots really stand out, but don’t lose track of this fish; once settled it can disappear in the blink of an eye. Studies have shown tially look like a regular fish with a symmetrical body and an eye on each side of its head. Within a couple of days of hatching, however, their unique transforma- tion begins with a flattening of the body and the loss of the swim bladder. This transformation is accompa- nied by a most extraordinary event: its eyes start to migrate. It is either the left or right eye that migrates towards the top of the head. The position of these bulging eyes results in flounders being divided into two basic categories, right-eyed and left-eyed floun- ders. Those with eyes on the right side belong to the family Pleuronectidae while the Bothidae and Paralichthyidae families include those species with eyes on the left side. These interesting creatures are known for their ability to change colour very rapidly, not only when settled and waiting for unsuspecting prey, but also while swimming over different types of reef bottom. identify, but alas, not so easy to spot. Not only do they identify, but alas, not so easy to spot. Not also experts bury themselves in the sand but they are predators, at camouflage. Flounders are ambush come to them, meaning they lie in wait for their prey to their presence their stalked eyes often the only clue to elevated eyes as they lie buried under the sand. These for prey and allow them to survey their surroundings is that their predator alike. A cool fact about flounders from one eyes can move in any direction independently them with a another at the same time! This provides their survival. wide range of vision, which is crucial to flounder. Its distinctive flat shape makes it easy to flounder. Its distinctive hang about the seabed. They are often masters are often masters the seabed. They hang about of disguise. by Darelle Snyman Darelle by JULY 2019 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 34 Kingstown, St.Vincent. native, andisn’tparticularlyfondofcoolertemperatures. and incredible-lookingflowers.Itprefersareaswithmorerainfall,beingarainforest (three to12inches).Thebranchesandleavesgrowabovetheracemes. from theendofbranches.Theleavescanbeeightto31centimetreslong 30 metres(110feet),andhasafairlyroughbarkleavesthatgrowinclusters of cannonballs,theracemesareverystrong. fruit. Thefruitandflowersexistatthesametime.Andofcourse,tocarryweight up to80centimetres(25inches)long,withnumerousoffshootsfortheflowersor with thetree—butitisdefinitelypartofCannonballTree.Eachracemecanbe thorny andwoodyvinethatisgrowingaroundthetrunkinasymbioticrelationship glance, don’tlookasthoughtheyarefromthesametree.Eachracemelookslikea Cannonball fruitandflowershangfromasystemofstems(racemes)that,atfirst the topsoftheirearsoreyeglassesforawilddecoration. plethora ofperfume.Childrenhavefunwiththefallenblossoms,fasteningthemover up toahundredflowersarounditstrunkattime,providingriotofcolourand The yellowinside,whichattractsthepollinators,isalsoquitevisible.Atreecanhave flowers arebrightlycolouredinshadesofredandpink,extremelyfragrant. pollen, whichthenclingstotheirbodies.Thesix-centimetre(two-and-half-inch) and hives,butontheirwayintotheflowertogetittheymustbrushpastfertile The sterilepollenissoughtafterbybees,waspsandantsthatseekitfortheirnests are uniqueinthattheyhavetwokindsofpollen;oneisfertile,whiletheothernot. out wasunripe,andhadasmelllikecutfoliage.Itcantake12to18monthsforthe not pleasantsmelling;infact,itissometimesdescribedas“fetid”.Thefruitwechecked and theirfleshisgreen,ratherlikethatofakiwifruit.Thefromtheripefruit nonball, weighingroughlyfromfivetotenkilos(1122pounds).Theirskinisthick, (ten inches)indiameter.Theyarealsodense,althoughnotnearlyasheavyacan- are largebrownorbs,roughlythesizeofacannonball,butgettingupto25centimetres tures. ThisnativeoftheSouthandCentralAmericanrainforestsiscertainlynotable. find leftoverpartsandfigure“whynot?”Theendresultisaninterestingblendoffea- the platypus:whatwasMotherNaturethinkingwhenthisthrowntogether?Didshe look outfor. LOOK OUTFOR… Boston, Massachusetts Richard Dey for whichyouplayedthepart ofMelissa,the“daughter”herself. Frangipani backinabout1979 mylongpoem“ADaughteroftheTradeWind,” add, however,Iwillneverforget ourreadingtogetherinthelobbyofHotel done agreatjob,Elaine,especially foraformermathandscienceteacher!Ishould not leastforlookingaftermy contributions underthe“IslandPoets”banner.You’ve editor ElaineOllivierre,I’dlike tothankherpersonallyforworkonmybehalf, Compass Dear LETTER OFTHEMONTH There isafineexampleoftheCannonballTreeat BotanicalGardenin This relativetotheBrazilnutandpassionissoughtoutforitsuniquefruit Aside fromthosefeatures,thetreeisprettytypical.Itcangrowtoaheightofabout Rather thangrowingfrombranches,asmosttreefruitsandflowersdo,the Another unusualfeatureoftheCannonballTreeisitswax-likeflower.Theflowers The firstofthesefeaturestobediscussed—thefruitprovidestree’sname.They Couroupita guianensis As youtravelthroughtheCaribbean,everymonththere’ssomethingspecialto Fair winds,Elaine. Although I’msureIspeakforthehundredsofcontributors to GREAT JOB,ELAINE! THE CANNONBALLTREE! Compass whoseworkhasbeencopy-editedandproofreadbyretiring associate , , or the Cannonball Tree, seems like the botanical equivalent to , ortheCannonballTree,seemslikebotanicalequivalentto by LynnKaak digestive systems. damage fromtheanimals’ ing thathelpsthemescape seeds haveaprotectivecoat- with seeddispersal;the mals eatthefruitandassist pigs, birdsandotherani- of thesefruits.Peccaries, tree willproduceupto150 hundred) seeds.Atypical from 60to500(yes,five fruit containinganywhere fruit tomature,withone Caribbean JULY 2019 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 35 now . Cruising Life Caribbean Compass US$8.95 at www.amazon.com! 200 issues of cruising sailors and armchair dreamers.” the collection is sure to spark ideas in both Now available as an eBook at Amazon.com, in a very different way, offering new pleasures. 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