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WYNNER CONOVER Bocas del Toro MAY 2018 • NUMBER 272 MAY 2018 • NUMBER Click Google Map link to www.caribbeancompass.com The Caribbean’s Monthly Look at Sea & Shore Monthly Look at Sea The Caribbean’s Recovery in the Virgins ...Recovery in the Virgins 21, 24 Revival Time Gone Sailing ...... Industry pioneer retires 10 Bequia photographers Kenmore Henville and Patrick Hutchins captured the action Bequia photographers Kenmore Henville On the cover: Bequia’s Easter Regatta 2018 included not only visiting yachts and local double-enders, but also Carriacou sloops included not only visiting yachts and local double-enders, but also Carriacou On the cover: Bequia’s Easter Regatta 2018 MAY 2018 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 4 St. MaartenHeinekenRegattaVillage K1 BritanniaFoundationProjectCoordinatorsattheirtentthe &Updates Info well representedduringtheregattawiththeiractivitiesandprojects. Foundation andtheSt.MaartenYachtClubRegattaFoundation,whichwereall with K1BritanniaFoundation,theNatureSt.MaartenSeaRescue fundraising initiativestakingplaceduringtheevent.Regattaorganizerspartnered Regatta’s motto“SeriousFun”wasturnedintoFundraiser”,withmultiple projects afterHurricaneIrmadevastatedtheislandinSeptember2017.The Heineken Regatta,heldinMarch,wasdedicatedtoraisingfundsforhurricanerelief The St. MaartenHeineken-SeriousFundraiser! [2,300 words.PHOTOSinMoreImages,“Info”folder,for: St. MaartenHeinekenRegattareports:
The 38theditionoftheSt.Maarten and technologicallyadvancedsailspossible. Built bysailmakersdedicatedtobuildingthefinest,mostdurable on March11th.ItwasthebiggestSailabilityeventtodate. pay thelocalAntiguaninstructors.ThethirdannualSailabilitySuperSundaywasheld Sailability programinafunandsocialwaybutmostimportantlytoraisemoney of all:it’sfree!TheSuperSundayeventisheldeachyeartobringawarenessthe ple withadisability,100disabledAntiguanscomingtosaileachweek.Thebest St. MaartenHeinekenRegattashirtsoldbytheofficewasdonatedtocharity. tions workingonhurricanereliefprojects.Ontopofthat,acontributionfromeachGill raised duringtheweekofRegatta,withfullproceedsgoingtowardsorganiza- by RealAutotoberaffledoffandaddedsignificantlytheoverallfundsthatwere the RotaryClubofSt.MaartenandMid-Isle.Abrand-newSuzukimodelwasdonated fundraising initiativewasthecarraffleinitiatedbyRealAutoSXMandexecuted Trading, whichwasmanagingallbarsonsite. Dany fromIslandSmoothiesAirportRoadandInternationalLiquorTobacco Delishus andKesGourmetFoodTruck.Also,toallbeveragesuppliers,MojitoLemon, under theTree,Gigi’s,Gourmet2Go,AgiPastaAway,Domino’s,Driftwood,G-Spot, ble andtoallthefoodvendorstheircontributioncharity;Topper’s,JohnnyB within theRegattaandissomethingwearelookingtocontinuemovingforward.” directly givebacktothecommunity.Thefundraisingaspecthasbeenamissinglink was aneasyyear,butwe’resoextremelyproudwiththeendresultandtobeable that decidedtocomebackandsupporttheislandisheartwarming.Wecan’tsayit “The turnoutforthisyear’seventwasincredibleandtoseethemanyfamiliarfaces Sailability istheonlyorganizationonAntiguathatoffersrecreationalsailingforpeo- Sailing fortheDisabledinAntigua Visit www.heinekenregatta.comformoreinformation. Aside fromthecharitycontributionsthrougheventticketsandtokensales,another A bigthankyougoesouttoHeinekenasthetitlesponsormakingeventpossi- A totalofUS$75,000wasraised.MichellevanderWerff,RegattaDirectorexplains: True BlueStGeorge Turbulence Sails Grenada Roseau Dominica MarineCenter Dominica Kapiteinsweg #4 Zeilmakerij Harms Curacao Kaya AtomZ IBS b/v Bonaire Jolly Harbour Star Marine Antigua &Barbuda [email protected] Tel: (284)4942569 Road Town,Tortola Road ReefMarina Doyle SailmakersBVI,Ltd British VirginIslands www. Rodney Bay Rodney BaySails St Lucia Fajardo, PuertoRico Atlantic Canvas&Sail Puerto Rico Panama City Regency Marine Panama 30 BldAllegre Voilerie DuMarin Martinique Kingston PJG Jamaica * DacronandHydraNet only DOYLECARIBBEAN
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, Addison Chan, who notified the senior duty officer for , Addison Chan, who notified the senior CARIBBEAN – US EAST COAST Martinique 2018 Mar. MEDITERRANEAN – FLORIDA Palma de Mallorca Palma de Mallorca 2018 MEDITERRANEAN – CARIBBEAN Genoa Apr. Genoa June 2018 Genoa2018 Genoa June Taranto 2018 Apr. May 2018 St. ThomasSt. Thomas 2018 Mar. May 2018 yacht-transport.com had tried to enter Marina Darsena on the north coast of Cuba coast on the north Darsena Marina tried to enter had May 2018 May 2018 Mar. 2018 Mar. June 2018 S/V Kaisosi Twenty minutes later, KPK contacted SSCA Commodore and coauthor of the and coauthor SSCA Commodore later, KPK contacted Twenty minutes Waterway Guide to Cuba USCG Miami and Monroe County Sheriff’s Guarda Frontera at Gaviota, Cuba. The The Coast Guard contacted their Office were notified of the above information. Liaison Officer in Havana with the information. Caribbean Navigator Facebook group advised that a vessel matching the descrip- the vessel matching that a advised group Facebook Navigator Caribbean the tion of and passports papers or no ship’s vessel had of the occupants The at Veradero. away. were turned Genoa Apr. 2018 2018 Palma de Mallorca Genoa Apr. Genoa May Palma de Mallorca Taranto Palma de Mallorca June 2018 GenoaGenoaPalma de Mallorca Taranto 2018 Apr. 2018 Apr. Ft. Lauderdale June 2018 May 2018 i i i i i i i i i i i
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DYT YACHT TRANSPORT. ALWAYS ON SCHEDULE. ALWAYS TRANSPORT. DYT YACHT BOOKING , which was stolen from an anchorage in the Florida Keys at , which was stolen from an anchorage in Continued from previous page previous page from Continued Bob Bailey, director of the Sailability initiative in Antigua and organizer of the event of the and organizer in Antigua initiative Sailability of the director Bob Bailey, “All of this would not have been possible without our numerous spon- have been possible without our numerous “All of this would not pro- Antigua has paid off, as World Sailing The hard work of Sailability information. Visit www.antiguasailability.org for more Yacht SSB, Social Media Led to Recovery of Stolen Association (SSCA) HF Glenn Tuttle reports: The Seven Seas Cruising County Sheriff’s A stolen vessel report was made to the Monroe assist in locating the vessel SSCA HF Radio Service KPK was asked to to confirm the theft andKPK contacted the owner of the stolen vessel notified KPK that a member of his At 2124 hours on March 31st, Ken Goodings — buses their Para arrive in 250 people “We had outcome: with the happy was very Academy in Falmouth at the National Sailing organized transport and locally to walked for refreshments band, everybody by a marching Harbour. Accompanied and then at Nelson’s Dockyard and Lumber Store the Copper of fun. New amazing late afternoon the Academy for an returned to Crew water, the Superyacht an activity on the this year was six teams of four around cans with a dinghy challenge Challenge, the all had a blast with The crews people participating. winning the challenge. The top-line local band 17 61 also came out to 61 also came out to local band 17 challenge. The top-line winning the the song ‘We Are the World’. entertain, opening with being to thank them all, with a special mention sors and I would like to who is by far our major sponsor. Thanks made of Budget Marine day to able to raise enough money in one their generosity we were wages for the instructors.” pay for a full year of to hold Antigua as a center of excellence and posed to use Sailability a work- Program there in February 2019. This is a Para Development will RYA Sailability model in which World Sailing shop centered on the this is Caribbean to attend. The purpose behind invite nations from the Paris in reinstated in the PARA Olympics in to try to get PARA sailing is are welcome and Sailability Antigua 2024. Any and all donations to build US$40,000 in funding which will help hoping to raise another operation. and improve their Sailability of the catamaran Radio Service KPK has reported the recovery Kaisosi approximately 1200 hours on March 30th. Division, and the Office, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Law Enforcement Florida. United States Coast Guard in Marathon, BOLO (“be on the lookout”) through radio nets and social media. A the Bahamas, Cuban waters, was broadcast to all vessels throughout and its sister HF station in the Caribbean, and Mexico by both KPK KNC in Dover, North Georgia, KJM. Additionally, Coastal Station on both the morning single Carolina made the BOLO announcement Doo Dah Nets. sideband (SSB) Cruiseheimers Net and afternoon the Sheriff’s Office and the Coastgather additional information, as well as contacting the theft along with a photograph suppliedGuard to offer assistance. A summary of Facebook groups for cruisers, includingby the boat’s owner was posted on numerous moderated by Ken Goodings. the Caribbean Navigator Facebook Group MAY 2018 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 6 back whereitallbeganinSt.Luciawithjubilantcrewscelebratingtheachievement seizure ofthevesselandarresttwoindividualsbyCubanGuardaFrontera. MCSO werenotified. Guarda FronteraatMatanzas,Cubahadlocatedandseizedthevessel.USCG — circumnavigation bycrossingthelineatRodneyBay,St.Lucia Among the14latestWorldARCfinishers,Morris46 World CruisingClubreports:April7thsawtheconclusionofARC2017-18 St. LuciaWelcomesReturningWorldARCCircumnavigators The valueofSSBNetsandsocialmediacannotbeoverstated. On April1st,avesselinCubaparticipatingtheCruiseheimersSSBNetconfirmed At approximately2230hoursonMarch31st,AddisonChannotifiedKPKthatthe Continued frompreviouspage beauty of the Marina. Marina. the of beauty natural the with Aruba in facility shopping and entertainment largest the combining community waterfront picturesque this of much over stretches It marina. beautiful most island‘s the is Marina Located at 12° 31' 2.3124'' N 70° 2' 16.8'' W, Renaissance W, Renaissance 16.8'' 2' 31' 12° at N70° Located 2.3124'' The Renaissance Marina, located in the heart of heart the in located Marina, Renaissance The Casino and can accommodate more than 50 yachts. yachts. 50 than more accommodate can and Casino Oranjestad is part of the Renaissance Aruba Resort and and Resort Aruba Renaissance ofthe part is Oranjestad Lexington
completesher WORLD CRUISING CLUB CRUISING WORLD Tyrrel Bay,adjacenttotheoriginalhauloutyard. other options(suchasastoragecontainer).Slipwayislocatedonthesouthsideof age spacefordonateditems,atleastonatemporarybasis,whileCCEFinvestigates obtain thepasswordforCCEF’sfreeWiFiinTyrrelBay.Slipwayisalsoprovidingstor- Slipway’s staffwillalsoacceptcashdonationsanditcontinuestobetheplace ing ourfunding-raisingdrivethatcoincideswiththeannualCarriacouRegatta. for visitorstoTyrrelBaydonateitemstheannualfleamarketandauctiondur- cation ofseveralcomponentsourfundraisingactivitiesforthestudentsCarriacou. Europe viaCapeHorn. ARC 2019-20beforecompletingacircuitofthenorthPacific,andreturningto not overforeveryone,andoneyachtintendstoheadbackAustraliawithWorld the Mediterranean,andafewwillstayforseasoninCaribbean.Wanderlustis Stockholm. Othersarenotdonewithoceansailingjustyetandwillbeheadingto others sailingbacktobebasedinhomeportsfarandwidefromAnnapolis of memoriesfromtheiradventure. certificates forcircumnavigators,andanevocativecommemorativephotobookfull about eachboatbeforetheycameforwardtoreceivetheirWorldARCplaque, happenings overthepastsixmonthsofsecondhalfrally,andashortstory Minister FedeeandAndrewBishop.Thegrandfinalewasanentertainingrecountof before sittingdownforadeliciousdinner,interspersedwithwelcomespeechesfrom Bay, wheretheparticipantsweregreetedwithsteelpanmusicandrumpunch, Company SaintLucia;andAndrewBishop,ManagingDirectorofWorldCruisingClub. Sean Deveaux,GeneralManagerIGYRodneyBayMarina;TessaJosephfromEvents Information andBroadcasting;AgnesFrances,DirectorofSaintLuciaTourismAuthority; their supportforthefleet,includingHonourableDominicFedee,MinisterofTourism, to thefinishlineinRodneyBay.Anumberoflocaldignitarieswereonboardshow through CastriesHarbour,wheresheactedasaturningmark,beforethefinalstretch Breeze Away line tofollowthecoastofSt.LuciaIGYRodneyBayMarina.Localmotoryacht break onreachingAustraliabeforere-joining. which hadstartedinJanuary2017,whilethreeleftayearearlierandtook Fourteen yachtscompletedthecircumnavigationfromSt.LuciatoLucia,11of as eachcrewpreparedfortheceremoniallastlegtocrosslineinRodneyBay. adventure. ExcitementsweptthroughthedocksofCapellaMarinainMarigotBay are proudofsailingtheworld’soceansandcompletingdreamtogether. experience. Withmemoriestolastalifetime,thisdiversegroupofcircumnavigators become “likefamily”,sailingincompanyaspartofthesailor’sultimate“bucket-list” of sailingaroundtheworld.Thedaywasbittersweetforrallycrewswhohave Kate andDani,proprietorsofSlipwayrestaurant,havevolunteeredtheirlocation Judy Evansreports:TheCarriacouChildren’sEducationFund(CCEF)announcesrelo- Carriacou Children’sEducationFundUpdate Visit www.worldcruising.comformoreinformation. World ARCstartsfromStLuciainJanuaryeachyear. Future plansareasvariedthenumberofboats,withsomesettobesold,and The finaldinnerofWorldARC2017-18washeldattheRoyalbyRexHotelinRodney Leaving CapellaMarinabehind,theflotillaofyachts,eachdressedoverall,formeda The ParadeofSailandaspecialend-of-rallydinnerprovidedfittingfinishtothe with owner Bernard Johnson aboard escorted the fleet from Marigot Bay, withownerBernardJohnsonaboardescortedthefleetfromMarigotBay, Operating Hours: Mon - Sat, from 8am to6pm 8am from -Sat, Mon Hours: Operating www.renaissancemarina.com website: our visit or +297 at 588-0260 byphone us Contact available. machines ice and showers are there convenience your aday. For 24hours duty on guards security with TV satellite electricity, 60Hz 110/220/360V and water running fresh supplies marina The —Continued onnextpage MAY 2018 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 7 . car ferry. Paul of Technical Marine Management, who is Budget Management, Paul of Technical Marine car ferry. Be in Portsmouth, Dominica on May 20th for the Jazz ’n Creole Festival 2018, Be in Portsmouth, Dominica on May 20th featuring local and regional talent including Trinidad’s fabulous Xavier Strings featuring local and regional talent including Amelia and transporting them to storage. them to storage. and transporting Continued from previous page previous page from Continued Dominica’s Jazz ‘n Creole Festival is On! annual Jazz ’n Creole Festival will Cruisers in Dominica are in for a treat! Dominica’s patrons “can expect a real treat at this The Discover Dominica Authority notes that patriotism by incorporating some Attendees are encouraged to “display their is presented by the Government of The ninth edition of Dominica’s Jazz ‘n Creole ’n Creole Festival see ad on page 8. For more information on Dominica’s Jazz Richard and Dianne, proprietors of Lumbadive, have offered their location as an location their have offered Lumbadive, of proprietors and Dianne, Richard Marine in in the future, Budget or headed there located in Grenada, For cruisers years the annual relocation is upcoming. For the past several One other significant to the L’Esterre CCEF Flea Market and Auction will change The venue for the 2918 of Carriacou, includ- by CCEF fund projects for the children All proceeds collected (approximately CCEF has collected over EC$286,000 Over the past 17 years, or contact For more information visit www.carriacouchildrenseducationfund.org take place on Sunday, May 20th at the historic Cabrits National Park in Portsmouth. take place on Sunday, May 20th at the and Dominica’s Princess of Song, Michele Trinidadian string sensation Xavier Strings Henderson, will headline the festival. programme which also features sever- year’s main stage event in the Jazz ‘n Creole and in particular, the north”. al fringe events at venues across the island ‘n Creole 2018”. In doing so, a lucky individ- aspect of ‘Creole’ in their outfits for Jazz for this year’s World Creole Music ual will have the opportunity to a win ticket 28th. Festival carded for October 26th through Culture and Discover Dominica Authority Dominica through Ministry of Tourism and alongside headline sponsor Range Developments. — in the southeast is located items. Lumbadive donation off for dropping alternative Dive Please note that the Lazy Turtle pizzeria. bay, adjacent to corner of the donations. location for is no longer a drop-off (formerly Arawak Divers) Carriacou cash for of items or point for donations continues to be a collection Prickly Bay to Carriacou of these goods to provide free transport Theo continues CCEF. Captain via the from the role of collecting goods his voluntary in Tyrrel Bay, continues Marine’s agent Amelia and CCEF dona- has been held at the After ’Ours disco Flea Market and Auction facilities, CCEF gives a throughout the year. For use of these tions were stored there her son George, and to Matheson of After ’Ours market, to huge thank you to Phyllis Frankie Matheson. offered CCEF use of principal Robert Martino has generously Rosary School. School barbecue, which fundraising event. CCEF’s popular his facility for this important again be held at Tanty during Carriacou Regatta week, will begins CCEF’s activities Lizzie’s Seaside Fountain. schoolchildren, and uniforms and supplies, lunches for needy ing providing school Marryshow Community College. scholarships to the TA for continued support thanks past contributors and hopes US$105,826). CCEF again of August for Carriacou Regatta Week, in 2018. Mark your calendar for the first week mark! when we expect to top the EC$300,000 [email protected] MAY 2018 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 8 MAY 2018 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 9 In January, we opened Watt Up! at the Marin marina in
For more information on Turbulence Ltd. see ad on page 21. Electric Vehicles for Rent in Martinique Caroline Geny reports: Visit www.wattup.fr for more information. Most recently, the Multihull Company welcomed Lydris Bartholomew as the new Most recently, the Multihull Company welcomed to Nexus Yachts boatyard in South Recently, TMC President Phillip Berman flew see ad on page 44. For more information on The Multihull Company Hospital IGY-Connected Group Donates to St. Thomas Inc. recently provided a donation of The NYC Eastern Caribbean Relief Fund be completed throughout the “While there is still a great deal of work to The NYC Eastern Caribbean Relief Fund was created in September 2017 by Island The organization expressed gratitude to those who have donated, and encour- Visit https://nyceasterncaribbeanrelieffundinc.com for more information. Turbulence Ltd. Now Distributes Victron Energy Products Turbulence Ltd., Sailmaking, Rigging and Electronics, is happy to announce that
The Multihull Company on the Go Company on the The Multihull in multi- is the world’s leader Multihull Company reports: The Amanda Borroughs BUSINESS BRIEFS BUSINESS they are now official distributors for Victron Energy products in Grenada. They will they are now official distributors for Victron Energy products in Grenada. They will be pleased to help you for your needs in solar panels, chargers, inverters, monitors and more. Martinique. This is the first land and sea leisure base offering electric vehicles and Martinique. This is the first land and sea leisure base offering electric vehicles and boats for rent. Left to right: Jenni Hellpap, Lydris Bartholomew, Chrystal Young, and Chris Rundlett Left to right: Jenni Hellpap, Lydris Bartholomew, office manager for TMC Grenada. She comes with a wealth of experience and office manager for TMC Grenada. She comes to join them. Ms. Bartholomew has 22 the team feels very fortunate in her decision be working out of the Secret Harbor years of administrative experience and will LTD Sailing School. office, managing operations for TMC and Catamaran’s Hull #4 and check on the Africa to oversee the launching of Balance dealer for Balance Catamarans, build of the first Balance 620. TMC is an exclusive of performance and luxury. The which are designed to be the perfect harmony after the 526 model won Cruising company quickly became world-recognized It is an exciting feeling for the entire com- World’s Import Boat of the Year in 2017. and grow. pany as the brand continues to prosper Center Foundation in St. Thomas, US$120,000 to the Schneider Regional Medical equipment lost because of Hurricanes USVI to assist with the replacement of critical Relief Fund has been collecting Irma and Maria. The NYC Eastern Caribbean organizations that provide services to donations since September 2017 to help accommodate the needs of the island communities. Relief Fund and the organizations in Caribbean, the NYC Eastern Caribbean grateful to those who have donated and receipt of the allocated donations, are Tom Mukamal, vice-chairman of the to those supporting the relief efforts,” said and CEO of IGY Marinas. “The islands have NYC Eastern Caribbean Relief Fund Inc. efforts, and while there are still many made significant progress in the recovery projects to be completed, we are confident the continued support of relief funds will help the islands recover.” Global Yachting, Ltd. and its parent company, Island Capital Group, LLC, after Hurricanes Irma and Hurricane Maria devastated parts of the Caribbean. With a goal to raise US$5 million to continue assisting those affected by Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria, contributions have been received from several of IGY’s part- ners and investors. age the continued support of relief efforts in the Caribbean. hull sales and services. The brokerage maintains this status thanks to the expertise status thanks to the maintains this services. The brokerage hull sales and industry. lives to the sailing have dedicated their of agents who and experience the recent hurricanes, are downsizing after other companies Even as some and than ever before in and selling more boats is bringing Multihull Company team. growing their expert MAY 2018 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 10 Ask forSeaHawkatboatyardsandmarineretailers ISLANDS FAMILY Self-polishingPremium Antifouling Performance • ProvenMulti-SeasonLongevity • #1 Antifouling PaintintheCaribbean • www.SeaHawkPaints.com Triple-Biocide 727-523-8053 • Multi-biocide antifoulingsolutions for everyCaribbeansailor Hand Crafted in [email protected] America! Dual-Biocides
PBMF J. WYNNER at theendofMarch,after37years“PowerBoats”helm. but Aprilfirst,2018wasnofoolingmatter.Hisworkingdaysfinallycametoaclose around theworld.Hesaidthisoftenenoughoverthreedecadesnottobebelieved, Trinidad, DonaldStollmeyersaidthat“afterthreeyears”he’dleavetogoandsail boats andtwobroken-down tractors,tothemodern facilitiesyoufindtoday. no pavedroads, nojetty,water,electricity, oneshed,onlyafewstorage racksfor then, PowerBoatshasundergone atremendoustransformation,fromboatyardwith yacht serviceindustrycatering tovisitingforeigncruisingboatsreallytookoff.Since helped developyachtservices on theislandintovibrantindustryitisnow. both foreignandlocalyachts. HeretiredastheCEOofbusinessafterhaving He wastrulythepowerbehind theyardknownas“PowerBoats”,whichcatersto Facilities companyin1981as themanagingdirector,andinstilledprofessionalism. Don wasthepioneerinyacht serviceindustry.DonjoinedthePowerBoatMutual to Trinidad,whichhecalled‘theundiscoveredsecretofthe Caribbean’.” would getonhisSSBradiotocommunicatewithotheryachts, tellingthemtocome phones andinternet,whentherewerefewyachtsmooredat theYachtClub,George champion ofTrinidad’syachtingindustry.“Iremember,in theNineties,beforecell vices tothethousandsofyachtsvisitingTrinidad. pursuits andalso,forthegreaterpartofhisworkinglife, chose ajobofferingser- oured onthe$2.50Trinidad&Tobagopostagestamp. Cricket BoardofControlfrom1974until1981.In1988JeffStollmeyerwashon- guished careerasacricketadministrator,servingPresidentoftheWestIndies playing dayswereoverhewasacricketcommentator,andhadlongdistin- in 1951gainedthecaptaincy,whichheheldfornextthreetestseries.Afterhis of thelate1940sandearly’50s.Hedebutedoncricketteamatage18 pany boardsandwasarenownedopeningbatsmanfortheWestIndiescricketteam Cruz, Trinidad,wasanagriculturistbyprofession.Jeffreyalsosatonmanycom- father, SenatorJeffreyStollmeyer,fromaprominentagriculturalfamilyinSanta walk inhisfather’scricket-playingfootsteps.His not followhisfamily’sagriculturaltradition,or his beloved thousands ofhisfellowboatowners;aboard helmed PowerBoatsandsawtotheneedsof Clockwise fromabove:Donathisdesk,wherehe as itwasin1991 adventures; thePowerBoatMutualFacilitiesyard When hefirsttookupthejobatPowerBoatMutualFacilitiesLtd.inChaguaramas, It was not until 1991, when a travel lift was introduced at Power Boats, that Trinidad’s It wasnotuntil1991,whenatravel liftwasintroducedatPowerBoats,thatTrinidad’s Just asGeorgewasthechampiontoencourageyachtsbegin tocomeTrinidad, Don creditsanoldfriend,GeorgeGliksmanfromCalifornia, withbeinganearly But, althoughDonplayedcricketatschool,hechosethesea forhispleasurable It isperhapssurprisingthatDonStollmeyerdid Don Stollmeyer Trinidad’s YachtServices Ballerina Girl Pioneer MovingOn andreadyfornew by J.Wynner —Continued on nextpage MAY 2018 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 11
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. See www.caribbeancompass.com/online/ And his hilarious account of a van ride on St. Cruising Life: the Best Stories from Caribbean Compass about his sailing — as he does about everything else. His face , with his son, Daniel, from Port of Spain, sailing south in the Gulf of joie de vivre Continued from previous page previous page from Continued And now this pioneer of the yachting services industry in Trinidad can finally real- Don is as passionate about cruising — and writing about it — as he is about rac- the Don Stollmeyer says that in the boatyard he used to hear people say he was Though the number of annual yacht arrivals to Trinidad has declined from its peak Though the number of annual yacht arrivals to Trinidad has declined from its peak Don says that the reason the yacht service industry is so good is because it sup- When asked what was his most satisfying experience, he quickly replied, “Bringing When asked what was his most satisfying experience, he quickly replied, “Bringing Looking back, Don Stollmeyer describes his tenure at Power Boats as “enjoyable, Looking back, Don Stollmeyer describes his tenure at Power Boats as “enjoyable, An avid sailor himself, Don has taken part in many yacht races over the years and An avid sailor himself, Don has taken part in many yacht races over the years and Even with all the development that has taken place in Chaguaramas — there are Even with all the development that has Don would also like to see more relaxed regulations for visiting yachtspeople seek- Don would also like to see more relaxed Something that the industry in T&T is now working toward towards is the intro- industry in T&T is now working toward Something that the He is also on the board of directors of the Yacht Services Association of Trinidad & of directors of the Yacht Services Association He is also on the board Don also served as chairman of the T&T’s government-appointed Yacht Services Yacht of the T&T’s government-appointed served as chairman Don also Now Power Boats boasts two stern-to marina docks and a fuel dock; two restau- dock; two a fuel docks and marina two stern-to boasts Power Boats Now Power Boats 25 years later, in 2016 — an impressive change from the photo on the previous page ize his own sailing dreams. ing. Remember his memorable 51-hour excursion in his 43-foot cruising catamaran, ing. Remember his memorable 51-hour excursion in his 43-foot cruising catamaran, Ballerina Girl Paria then east into the Columbus Channel, on to the Atlantic, and then southwards to Guyana and the Essesquibo River? ( “father of the yachting industry”. He laughs heartily as he tells me this, then adds, “Now they are calling me the grandfather of the industry.” lights up, his eyes gleam, his excitement mounts as he speaks. Boats and the water lights up, his eyes gleam, his excitement mounts as he speaks. Boats and the water are his life and bliss, his job, as well as his after-work activity. Although not a regu- lar winner, he says, “I took part in regattas simply for the pure joy of sailing.” march16compass_online.pdf, page 30.) Vincent made it into the book own- in 2000, Power Boats is still providing world-class service for yachts and their good ers. The retiring CEO has no doubt that he is leaving Power Boats Ltd. in very has hands. He spoke glowingly of his successor, accountant Salisha Sooparlie. “She our been with Power Boats for 25 years, knows her job thoroughly, she understands business ethics, how we treat people and understands the Power Boats culture. She’s a wonderful person. She has a lovely personality and is very good with people, and very highly respected by all the staff and our visitors.” plies meaningful employment for Trinidadians. It provides foreign exchange coming plies meaningful employment for Trinidadians. It provides foreign exchange coming in into the island, and cultural exchange as well: “It is a wonderful exciting industry that respect.” in the yacht services industry, which has employed so many people. It has been a in the yacht services industry, which has employed so many people. It has been It’s a wonderful, wonderful experience, and I’m happy to be part of its development. job I enjoyed immensely. It’s in my blood.” exciting, hectic, difficult at times, challenging, frustrating, exhilarating, amazing, exciting, hectic, difficult at times, challenging, frustrating, exhilarating, amazing, But and as the young people say, awesome, with both positive and negative times. the positives far outweigh the negatives.” More extensive cruising and writing are on Don’s “to do” list. plans to continue doing so after his retirement. He speaks passionately, and with a plans to continue doing so after his retirement. He speaks passionately, and with great now half a dozen marinas and boatyards in Chaguaramas, plus numerous ancillary now half a dozen marinas and boatyards the yachting industry in Trinidad needs yacht-related businesses — Don says that pick for the ideal place would be at Tetron another large, full-service marina. His is now based. Bay, where the Trinidad & Tobago Regiment ing to get visa extensions to stay in Trinidad beyond the six months currently allotted ing to get visa extensions to stay in Trinidad and Immigration officers have to follow the to them. He pointed out that Customs coming to Trinidad to stay for extended law, and if the law is not catering to yachts repair sails, repaint, do woodwork, new periods for storage or for service — to re-rig, — then “we have a problem”. decks, upholstery, fiberglass work, etcetera duction of a single-page entry form in triplicate, such as that used by T&T’s imme- entry form in triplicate, such as that duction of a single-page of clearance forms Grenada, instead of the large number diately competitive island, T&T. St. Vincent & the currently required for yachts visiting for different agencies community, also a popular cruising ground with the yachting Grenadines, which is on the scene as a as does Guyana, which is now coming has just one entry form, would soon be a thing of the past, as the cruising destination. Hopefully this concern completed — the judicial review has been groundwork for change has already been and the single “harmonized” form, as it done by the Ministry of Trade and Industry, General. is called, is now at the office of the Attorney Tobago (YSATT). YSATT is the umbrella body for Trinidad & Tobago’s yachting indus- is the umbrella body for Trinidad & Tobago (YSATT). YSATT Committee. Don sector counterpart to the Yacht Services try businesses, the private for Customs and one for very good information modules, one verifies that YSATT has is and how it oper- gives new officers insight into what a yacht Immigration, which that “it is a home, a moving home.” ates, and points out Committee, designed to oversee the national development of the yachting industry. “A of the yachting the national development designed to oversee Committee, the from Customs, Immigration, “which had members committee,” he says, very good and the Development Authority, the Chaguaramas Trade and Industry, Ministry of ago when, with and a half years well until about two and it did very tourism industry, different ideas in Trinidad & Tobago — new government, the change of government Steering Committee. All was instituted, called the Maritime — another organization placed under one roof.” — yachts, shipping, the ports — were the maritime activities rants: the Roti Hut and Sails Restaurant, both popular with both locals and visitors locals and with both popular both Restaurant, Hut and Sails the Roti rants: build- buildings; a contractors’ six apartments; office Side Food Mart; alike; the Dock shop; services; a mechanic sailmaking, and upholstery woodworking, ing for electrical, 60-ton hoist. center and a chandlery; a refurbishment welding shop; a an aluminum — MAY 2018 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 12 on coralreefs. reduction ofpollutiontominimizenegativeimpacts purpose wastopromotepublicawarenessaboutthe gave supportduringtheRiverCleanup.Themain Division andtheCentralWaterSewerageAuthority river locatednexttotheschool.ThePublicHealth March throughCalliaquaandaRiverCleanupofthe project consistedoftwocomponents;anAwareness Solution toWaterPollution”onMarch2nd.Themini- pleted amini-projectunderthetheme“Be history, anddevelopvaluableskills. place whereyoungpeoplecandiscoverscienceand Amuseum hasbeen,andwillbe,freeforall.Itisa teach enoughaboutlocalnatureorheritage.The island comefromEuropeorNorthAmerica,anddon’t stress afterHurricaneIrma.Schoolmaterialsonthe many reasons.Localschoolsystemsarealreadyunder group believesAmuseumNaturalisisimportantfor raise awarenessaboutnature,culture,andsport.The ciation basedinSt.Martinwhosecoremissionisto the LesFruitsdeMerassociation,anon-profitasso- center andanativeplantsnursery. community projectsincludinggardens,acomposting formerly TheOldHousemuseum,therewillalsobe and cultureaswellnature.Atthenewlocation, museum willbeexpandingtohighlightislandheritage location in2018.St.Martin’sfirstnaturalhistory years, AmuseumNaturalisiscomingbackinanew After delightingover10,000visitorsinitsfirsttwo Les FruitsdeMerRelaunchesAmuseumNaturalis In St.Vincent,theCalliaquaAnglicanSchoolcom- Reef GuardianSchools’Mini-ProjectsinSt.Vincent Visit lesfruitsdemer.comformoreinformation. Amuseum Naturalisisdevelopedandoperatedby CARIBBEAN ECO -NEWS Call: 784.458.4308 by theAustralianGovernment. Guardian Schools’PilotProgramme,whichwasfunded help toreducetheeffectsoflionfish. marine ecosystem,andhighlightedmeasuresthatcan the harmfuleffectsofinvasivelionfishonSVG’s theme “EatItToBeatIt”.educatedthepublicabout mini-project: aLionfishSensitizationDriveunderthe site hasnewfreeresourcestohelpyouplanandpro- preventing marinelitter,theWorldOceansDayweb- 2018 onencouragingsolutionstoplasticpollutionand June 8th.WiththeemphasisforWorldOceansDay yet withcelebrationsalreadyplannedonandaround of St.Maarten awareness ofthenatureandcultureisland Volunteers workwithLesFruitsdeMertoraise Both mini-projectswereexecutedundertheReef On March9th,theSugarMillAcademyhostedtheir World OceansDay2018isontracktobethebiggest June 8thisWorldOceansDay Marina: VHF16or68Email:[email protected] sightings tohttp://gcrl.usm.edu/sargassum their beaches,harbors,andshorelines. communities prepareforaninfluxofseaweedonto before theyaffecttheislands.Thisinturncanhelp predict wherematsofsargassoseaweedmightland reported fromboatsonpassagecanhelpresearchers that isthefoundationofavibranttourismindustry. marine pollutionandprotectthenaturalenvironment reef intheworld,Belizeisdoingitsparttoreduce the BelizeBarrierReef.Withsecondlargestbarrier are prohibitivelycostlytocleanup,someendingupon to track,astheymigratewithoceancurrents,but international wastedebrisfieldsarenotonlydifficult Caribbean Seaandothermajorwaterbodies.These concern. Largefloatingdebrispileshaveformedinthe cost ofnationalsolidwastemanagement. cent ofthevolume,andtherefore19percent stream, plasticandstyrofoamcompriseabout19per- ment andcivilsocietygroups.Inthemunicipalwaste cost ofthispollutionisbornebyvolunteers,govern- on plasticpieces.Theconsiderableannualclean-up ing harmtowildlifeandfishesvulnerablechoking ways, inrivers,alongcoastlinesandthesea,caus- decades inthelandfilloraslitteronsideofhigh- before theyarethrownawaywherecanlastfor used bytheaveragepersonforonlyafewminutes from plant-basedmaterials. bags, clamshells,coffeecupsandplatesmanufactured exist ontheBelizeanmarketinformofshopping tives totheplasticandstyrofoamproductsalready harmful plasticcontamination.Biodegradablealterna- to protecttheterrestrialandmarineenvironmentfrom foam andplasticfoodutensilsisanecessarymeasure on March20th. food utensilsbyApril2019wasapprovedCabinet use plasticshoppingbagsandstyrofoam styrofoam pollutionthroughthephasingoutofsingle- ernment ministriesinBelizetoreduceplasticand bration ontheeventmap! Register youreventtopromoteandsharecele- mote asuccessfulandmeaningfuloceancelebration. You canhelpbysendingreportsofyoursargasso It’s here,it’sthere—isiteverywhere?Sightings Don’t ForgettoReportSargassoSightings! Globally, plasticandstyrofoampollutionisamajor Plastic shoppingbagsandstyrofoamclamshellsare The phasingoutofplasticshoppingbags,andstyro- A proposalmadebyacollaborativetaskforceofgov- Belize PhasingOutSingle-UsePlastics,Styrofoam Visit www.worldoceansday.orgformoreinformation. 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 MAY 2018 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 13 The Current Status The mission has just been announced at been announced at the Bequia Easter Above: The condition of many Caribbean coastlines needs to change Left: Suzanne examines flotsam in the Grenadines Genesis Above: A previous sloop under construction at Windward, Carriacou Above: A previous sloop under construction by Suzanne van der Veeken The Mission: To Connect People to the Sea! The Mission: To Connect People to the That’s where it starts. From experienceAdventure has brought me awareness. & Visit www.theOceanpreneur.com and @oceanpreneur on Youtube, Facebook exchanges with boatbuilding schools abroad will help to optimize the sustainability exchanges with boatbuilding schools abroad ocean awareness and action, aiming aspects of the building process and accelerate for a zero-waste footprint. From caring comes action and leader- comes awareness. From that, comes caring. experience of the magic of the seas asship. We can only do good if we have first-hand facing in the first place. The mission: to con- well as the realities that the oceans are Especially the islanders and youth. Oceannect more people to the sea with sailing! one a new set of eyes. It makes us moreadventure can spark new insights and give more confident, resilient. It makesconscious as consumers. It makes us stronger, By providing opportunity, tools,new leaders. Ocean leaders and change-makers! communities can then take action to bringknowledge, inspiration, and ownership, ideas for a healthier ocean to life. of a Sparrow Regatta. With the film screening of “Vanishing Sail” — the story the Caribbean tradition — almost enough donations have been raised to commission development of the model of the sloop. A foundation is being set up, grants are being jour- applied for and videos are made to connect people to the ocean, document the ney and raise funds. Connections, passion, purpose, people, and leaders are present the and ready. Your support will help to bring this project the skills, and finally ocean, back to life. Twitter and Instagram for more information. Left: The author at the helm of the Carriacou sloop Left: The author at the helm of the Carriacou . She Beauty Carriacou Carriacou Sloop to be Platform for Ocean Conservation Projects Conservation Ocean for The Plan: To Build a Carriacou Sloop for Ocean Conservation Determined to preserve the ocean and the legacy of traditional wooden boatbuild- The craftsmanship that has passed down generations is now in danger of disap- Last year I fell in love. When exploring Keeping the Skills and Here’s my new route: the build of the We have to educate ourselves. Ask Climate change, overfishing, plastic pollution, and biodiversity change are threat- Climate change, overfishing, plastic pollution, I am responsible for this. And you I am responsible for As sailors, we are intricately con- are intricately we As sailors, ing in the Caribbean, a new ship must be built. She will serve as a platform for ocean ing in the Caribbean, a new ship must be built. She will serve as a platform for ocean if conservation projects, sailing between island communities with the purpose increasing ocean-related literacy and inspiring and engaging islanders to take action boat for a healthier ocean. The ship will be crafted by the young generation of local builders, with the use of local natural materials, knowledge, and resources. Student pearing throughout the Caribbean region. Times are changing and the skills are pearing throughout the Caribbean region. Times are changing and the skills getting lost. Youngsters go abroad and plastic-molded boats and motorized cargo com- vessels have taken over the scene, which is detrimental to the local identity, but munity, economy, and environment. Plastic is not only threatening the ocean the also the traditions that bring life to the ocean. This 2018 season, it’s the love for sloops, island culture and sea, and determination to keep it all alive, that brought me back to the Caribbean. was built in Petite Martinique. After, I saw the movie “Vanishing Sail” at the Grenada was built in Petite Martinique. After, I saw the movie “Vanishing Sail” at the Grenada My Sailing Week and learned more about the Caribbean tradition of boatbuilding. curiosity made me set up base camp in Windward, Carriacou for a couple of months, soul- to learn more about these ships and to work on a book. With basic tools, little the ful sloops to large schooners have been built right on the beach. Then sailed with St. purpose of trading, transport, and smuggling. Later, I was lucky enough to sail to Barts on one of the beauties for the West Indies Regatta, where the sloops and other the indigenous vessels are united for a weekend of fun, adventure, and replicating trading past. the Tobago Cays with my mermaid fins, a blue sailing boat sitting at anchor caught my attention. She made me curious and I swam up to her. I had a chat with the owner and learned her name was the Ocean Alive next Carriacou sloop, to keep traditional skills and the ocean alive! questions. Be curious. Choose wisely. Our greatest and most exciting individual power is the power of choice. To a large extent, we can choose what to eat, drink, wear, believe, say, do, create, and buy. Each choice comes with consequences, good or bad. We have to do our best with whatever choice we make to make it a good one for us and the ocean. Our choices help to plot new routes. ening the sustainability of the ocean and Caribbean destinations. Development and Caribbean destinations. Development ening the sustainability of the ocean present and projected increase in extreme options are limited and with the already more vulnerable. The Caribbean islands natural events, the islands only become ocean and vulnerability to climate stres- are on the frontline of dependency on the sors and events. The good news: we all have the power within us to contribute to change for the good. Awareness is key, but action is mandatory. We are all responsible for depleting life in the ocean and together we have a responsibility to bring it back to life. are too. I have “thrown away” dozens of are too. I have “thrown But now I have things in my life. Every piece learned, there is no “away”. is still out there in of plastic ever made fish not know- some form. I have eaten verge of extinction. ing they are on the producing in We’re consuming and be absorbed by ways that cannot ignorant. But not nature. I have been explorations have anymore. My ocean taught me about the magnitude of the challenges our ocean is facing and how urgently we need to face them. nected to nature. Life at, or close to the or close to Life at, to nature. nected respect and lasting a deep sea provides directly because we are for nature is, we on it. But the truth dependent The on our ocean. are all dependent It pro- heart of the planet. ocean is the we than half of the oxygen duces more and is our climate breathe, regulates It gives wildlife. home to magnificent it, life, and joy. Without us food, jobs, It gives us every- we cannot survive. taking it out of thing — and we are the last genera- balance as if we were tion on earth. MAY 2018 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 14 five classesgoingintothefinaldayofracing. were tiedscoresamongtopcompetitorsinthreeof Rico, Antigua,theUSA,CanadaandEurope.There riors andboatshailedfromtheUSVirginIslands,Puerto everything fromprofessionalsailorstoweekendwar- from 13to70feetinlengthraced.Crewsrepresented didn’t disappoint.Intotal,nearly50boatsranging only sevenmonthsaftertwoCategory5hurricanes— 45th annualevent,heldMarch23rdthrough25th— Regatta (STIR)isrenownedforgreatracing,andthe Thomas’s PeterCorraboardtheKing40 day’s racingwereforsecondandthirdinclass.St. The tiedscoresinCSASpinnaker1goingintothelast led theCSASpinnaker1Classthroughoutregatta. canes andwasonlyreadytosailthreeweeksbefore the hardinBritishVirginIslandsduringhurri- in fiveraces.Theboathadbeentoppledwhileon Lawrence Aqui’sDufour40, placed thirdinclass. point. 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PAUL WYETH who is returning to ASW for a sec- who is returning to Thirst, . One of his fellow crewmembers and tacti- Compass. In 2016 18-year old Rhone Kirby was given the the In 2016 18-year old Rhone Kirby was given We’ll follow up on this initiative in a future issue YOUTH SAILING NEWS SAILING YOUTH at ASW Launched Programme Youth-to-Keelboat Association Sailing Barbuda and The Antigua always been a small of ASW there have In 50 years the programme, ASW sent out Prior to announcing “I think this President of ABSA Geoffrey Pidduck adds, ond year. Seamus says, “The opportunity to have to have ond year. Seamus says, “The opportunity for ASW is qualified Antiguan youth sailors on board terms of aug- a win-win situation. It’s a win for me in familiar menting regular crew with good sailors for with big winds off Antigua. And it’s a win big- Antiguan youth in terms of gaining valuable boat experience.” opportunity to crew on Tony Langley’s TP52, Gladiator programme is something that could be rolled out around the region and headed up by each CSA member island’s National Authority.” of (ABSA) in conjunction with Antigua Sailing Week Sailing Week conjunction with Antigua (ABSA) in to allow youths a new programme (ASW) launched experience during 25 to gain keelboat aged 16 to 28th through Week 2018, April Antigua Sailing May 4th. board, often from Antiguan youths on number of yachting commu- families or raised within seafaring 2017 and interest in sailing — nities. Skip forward to leisure option, but as a career not just as a sport or The National Sailing — has grown exponentially. every secondary school in Academy has enabled as part of the national curric- Antigua to offer sailing that is where their sail racing ulum. But for many Programme (Y2K) ends. The Youth-to-Keelboat make the leap to gaining seeks to help them keelboat experience. already entered in the 2018 a request to skippers were willing to take a youth on edition to see if any responses was from Seamus board. One of the first skipper of the 55-foot Hourihan, owner and Gunboat 2014-15 Volvo cian was double Olympic medalist and says, “It was Ocean Race winner Ian Walker. Rhone and I an amazing experience. I learned so much take an would recommend to any youth sailor to opportunity like this. It changed my life.”
CHRISTOPHE JOUANY during Antigua Sailing Week 2016 Liquid Below right: Youth sailor Jules Mitchell on the bow Below right: Youth sailor Jules Mitchell on of The event, with classes The event, with classes A Briefing Meeting will Visit sailbarbados.com for more information. ON THE HORIZON ON THE Barbados Regatta, Rum Old Brigand Rum Regatta is Barbados Old Brigand This year’s submission of entry forms is 1800 hours on May 16th. to include CSA, Non- CSA, and one-design J/24, is organized by the Barbados Sailing Association. Races will be held in Carlisle Bay and all post-race activi- ties will take place at the Barbados Yacht Club. be held in the BYC Club House at 1800 hours on Friday, May 18th and racing is scheduled to start at 1000 hours on both race days. There will be an After Race Party with Happy Hour and DJ at the BYC on both Saturday and Sunday, and BYC will be serving breakfast on both race days. scheduled for May 19th and 20th. The deadline for The deadline for for May 19th and 20th. scheduled Above: Les Voiles de Saint-Barth promises more Above: Les Voiles de Saint-Barth promises thrilling action at next year’s tenth anniversary , and Proteus Crédit Proteus Team Island , led by Claude and Credit Mutuel-PTO Crédit Mutuel-PTO fought to finish on the top step of the the edge. in the Maxi 1 class. These two 72-footers jock- in the Maxi 1 class. These two 72-footers Continued from previous page previous page from Continued The tenth edition of Les Voiles will take place from April “We are inviting all of the sailors to participate in the Visit www.lesvoilesdesaintbarth.com/us for In CSA 3 class On the final race day, 25- to 27-knot winds with gusts inOn the final race day, 25- to 27-knot winds An incredible duel took place between Throughout the week in 15 to 30 knots of breeze and of breeze to 30 knots week in 15 the Throughout Water World podium. Despite a wrong turn on the course and a broken halyard, Granel and Marc Emig, took the advantage at the last race’s finish line. The end standings tied the two boats at 14 apiece, but their final bullet gave Mutuel-PTO 14th through 20th, 2019. The organizers moved the event to one week later to coincide with the Caribbean’s low season, meaning additional availability and off-season rates. “We are going to celebrate this anniversary in a really big way,” Tolède said. “We invite all of the boats that have ever sailed in Les Voiles de Saint-Barth Richard Mille since the regatta began in 2010.” race, including those who will be sailing in the Route du Rhum next winter,” adds Luc Poupon, race director. more information. Sorcha to the end of eyed back and forth from the beginning apart. The the race, finally finishing less than a minute advantage went to George Sakellaris aboard time to adding that name for the third consecutive Les Voiles’ winner’s circle. new addition of a fifth day of racing. condi- the low 30s and big seas created spectacular 28 miles,tions. The Maxi and Multihull classes raced CSA 3 foughtwhile CSA 1 and 2 covered 22 miles, and conditionsit out over a course of 18 miles. These robust for others,were helpful to some and complicated life resulting in some major changes in the standings. — engaged classes into seven divided 53 boats big seas, which were decided battles, many of in formidable enjoyed the race. The racers thoroughly by the last MAY 2018 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 16 sailors andvisitorsveryexcited,astheycouldgettotheClubwiththeirdinghies deck rightbeforetheSt.MaartenHeinekenRegattastarted(inMarch),whichgot fleet inventoryconsistsoftwoRSVisions,LasersandLaserPicos.” and LaserPicoparts.Usedforbothsailinglessonsinclubraces,ournewdinghy chase them.TheAndrewSimpsonFoundationcontributedtwosecond-handLasers Miller foundtwoRSVisionhullsintheUKandreachedoutfordonationstopur- steps havebeenmadetoreplacetheboats.Itseemswewillcomeoutstronger!Paul and refurbishingtheclub’srestaurantwasalsonecessary. section constructedtomaketheconnectioncomplete.Repairingmainawning nect thedock.Onceinplace,concreteforrampwaspouredandwooden structure andpreventerosion.Itwillalsoprovideasolidbaseonwhichwecancon- badly eroded.Theretainingwallwasbuiltnext.Thatwillhelpmakeitamoresolid dock backtoshore.Inorderdothis,wefirstneededreclaimthelandthatgot tion startedon(rebuilding)thedock.Themainprioritywastoreconnectconcrete September fromHurricaneIrma. progress fromtheSt.MaartenYachtClub,whichsufferedseveredamagelast CarriacouMarine.com 4734436292 ing’s roleinyouthdevelopmentforCaribbeanchildren. Continues IrmaRecovery An AprilupdatefromKorteweggoesontosay,“Wefinalizedworkthedockand “In HurricaneIrmawelostapproximately50percentofourfleet,howevermassive SMYC managerMicheleKortewegtellsY2A,“Atthebeginningofyearconstruc- We interruptourregularlyscheduledY2Areporttobringyounewsofthelatest Youth2Adult —Y2Aisaseriesofarticlescelebratingsail- St. MaartenYachtClub Boatyard services with 40 ton travel lift & fuel Tyrrel Bay, Carriacou, Grenada, West Indies Lunches andpizza night at the Iguana café Convenience store &chandlery Moorings &accommodation Customs &immigration Y2A BYELLENBIRRELL Burzon, ReggieButlerandDebraAustinFerlandforhelpingusmakethefleet Andrew SimpsonFoundation,SuzieandRoger,LucyJones,StephenNancy dations andprivateindividuals.Wewouldliketoextendabigthank-youthe boats fromEngland,whichwerecollectedthroughdonationsanumberoffoun- lighting andplumbingwillbefinishedoncetheconcretesectioniscomplete. for boatstorageaswellseating.Replacingtherestaurantlightsandwoodendeck retaining wallandaconcreteplatformlookingoutoverthedock.Thiscanbeused past week,constructionhasstartedagain.Thisphaseconsistsofbuildinganother watch thebridgeopenings.Ofcourse,wehaven’tfinishedprojectyetand,this and accomplishedextensiverepairstothefacilities Since lastyear’shurricanehit,SMYChasreplenisheditsdinghyfleet “The mostexcitingmomentmayhavebeenlastweekend,whenwereceivedthe hb fh’ d h d hdh ’f h Of bd hh grams bean-sailing.com/youth/youth-pro- Sailing Association.Visithttp://carib- Development ChairontheCaribbean island youth,sheservesasSailing ming andsailingareessentialsfor skills builtinchildhood.Believingswim- Go to cruisetheCaribbeanaboard progress wearemaking.” cation tothisprojectshowsinthe es andsailingfleet,wehopeourdedi- required torebuildourdocks,premis- US$50,000 ofthe$305,000thatis complete again! Ellen Birrellattributesheropportunity “We havecurrentlycollected withpartnerJimHutchinstolife for moreinformation. Boldly MAY 2018 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 17
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G L A Thanks to every participant in this year’s BVI Spring For this year’s full results and to sign up for next year,
rather than purchasing the usual trophies and other “silverware” as prizes, scrap was recycled from the hurricane damage to produce wonderful prizes for competitors. Trophies were made from salvaged line and ropes, ice buckets crafted from broken mast sec- tions, and pots decorated with shards of glass picked up from the local area in Tortola. Regatta — see you in 2019! Be sure to save the dates: March 25th to March 31st, 2019. go to www.bvispringregatta.org. L R ALL ODDS! AALL E N N I W
A WINNER AGAINST AGAINST WINNER AA by Trish Jenkins The Guy Eldridge True Spirit & Enthusiasm award Holding a Gold Certificate from Sailors for the Sea CSA Racing 1 was the largest of the regatta’s nine classes CSA Racing 1 was the largest of the regatta’s was then granted to Nanny Cay and the Regatta Village team. It was accepted by Miles Sutherland- Pilch and Brendan Joyce (Nanny Cay), and Lou Schwartz (Village Manager). and celebrating “ten years green”, the BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival’s motto has always been “recycle, reuse, repurpose”. To this end, this year’s prizes at the final awards ceremony looked a little dif- ferent. Post-Hurricane Irma there are a lot of good causes in the BVI that desperately need funding, so
BVI SPRING REGATTA & SAILING FESTIVAL 2018 FESTIVAL & SAILING REGATTA SPRING BVI finished the race Gatos del Sol/Makin’ was the first boat to was the first boat WOW Samantaga , especially after toughing out a night of big, especially after toughing out a night of , a Sunsail 41, to win all six races sailed dur- Over and above winning his class, beloved 87-year- The final day ended on a light note with plenty of The Annual Mount Gay Red Cap Welcome Party then The BVI Sailing Festival began with the Round The BVI Sailing Festival Seventy yachts and hundreds of sailors from around of sailors from around and hundreds Seventy yachts The new Absolut Full Moon Race took racers 165 nau- The new Absolut Full Moon Race took racers On Lay Day, sailors were invited to help the BVI On Lay Day, sailors were invited to help Above: Nanny Cay Marina was ready to receive the fleet Below: Antigua-based Taz celebrates winning third overall in CSA Racing 1 old sailor Robin Tattersall from Tortola took home two of the important Regatta awards: the International Yacht Club Challenge (he wins a free Sunsail charter boat for next year) and the Best BVI Boat award. On the final day, Tattersall took two more bullets in CSA Bareboat 3 with his crew on Memories ing the week. cold beer, sunshine and smiles, but the story was really about the fantastic job Nanny Cay and the regatta organizers had done to make this year’s BVI Spring Regatta happen after Hurricane Irma. On the water, typical Caribbean conditions prevailed, which made for great racing and happy customers. Following racing, the 2018 BVI Spring Regatta Awards Ceremony took place in the Regatta Village next to the Outer Marina at Nanny Cay where winners from all classes and special prizes were presented by VIP guests, including the BVI Premier Hon. Dr. Orlando Smith. opened three days of great racing at the 47th BVI Spring Regatta starting on Good Friday, when fantas- tic Caribbean conditions turned up the fun dial on the first day of racing. A brilliant day made for thrilling starts in the CSA Racing division and close sailing for the top three finishers in all divisions. Lighter condi- tions on Day Two shook up the leaderboard and, after racing, competitors continued to enjoy the shoreside entertainment, bar, food vendors and booths selling local products in the newly sited Regatta Village at Nanny Cay. Tortola Race for the Nanny Cay Cup, in which 43 boats Tortola Race for the but few finished. David Liddell’s registered to race, Stealth 14GT catamaran the world gathered at Nanny Cay Marina, Tortola for Cay Marina, Tortola gathered at Nanny the world the Festival over Regatta & Sailing the BVI Spring The through April 1st. March 26th Easter holidays, the to be held in the first major event regatta was and Hurricanes Irma Islands since British Virgin the territory last September. Maria devastated was no mean feat for the Preparing for the regatta and volunteers who worked organizers, supporters leading up to the event to tirelessly in the months of the regatta continued — ensure the 47th edition against all odds. cross the line after 4 hours 7 minutes in what was a cross the line after for the all the classes, with a very challenging day compass amidst squalls — and breeze that clocked the breeze whatsoever. Race officials at times there was no the course at mid-afternoon, were forced to shorten time. allowing several to finish within the allotted tical miles around the entire BVI group. This fleet wastical miles around the entire BVI group. several boatsalso thwarted by weather conditions with day. The chal- choosing to withdraw after a frustrating Philippelenge was welcomed however by race winners, Swan 45,Moortgat and Patrick Van Heurch’s Belgian Samantaga breeze and plenty of rain. Wombles on a beach clean-up at Brewer’s Bay. Brewer’s Bay. Wombles on a beach clean-up at the volun- Garbage bags, shovels and gloves in hand, plastic, glass, teers combed the beach and dug up clearing away cans, fencing, poles and other rubbish, Tortola’s most two truck-loads of rubbish from one of beautiful beaches. in 24 hours, 35 minutes and 4 seconds, taking the Bestin 24 hours, 35 minutes and 4 seconds, taking Overall Trophy as the inaugural winner. MAY 2018 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 18 traveled fromotherislandstocompete. Easter Regattaracing.Aspecialwelcomewasextendedtothedouble-endersthat all theracersandwillnowbearegularfeatureforfutureDouble-EnderBequia the-water starts.Aftersomefamiliarizationthisnewinitiativewaswellreceivedby from Grenada. from FloridaandGeoffreyPidduckAntigua,timekeeperRandyMainwaring also appreciatedhavingtheexpertiseofyachtracingjudgesHarryandMelindaKeith Race Committee,arolehehassoexpertlyexecutedforthepast18years.Theclub Grenada, whodidanoutstandingjobprovidingguidanceandsupportfortheRegatta schedule changes,theshowwenton. replaced withtheAdmiraltyBayTrianglerace,againduetolightairs.Despite racing alsonecessitatedacoursechange:theplannedAroundBequiaRacewas ing duetolightwinds;SaturdayratherthanSundaybecameLayDay.Sunday’s Grenada, Martinique,St.Barts,Trinidad,theUK,USAandAustralia. and beyond,includingtheotherGrenadineislands,Barbados,Antigua,St.Lucia, Easter RegattaboastedaninternationalfleetofyachtsfromallovertheCaribbean racing inthechallengingwatersaroundBequia.Forsuchasmallisland,Bequia’s Divisions, andcrewsfrombothdivisionsenjoyedexchangingtipsopinionson double-enders competedinclassesaccordingtosize;theyrangeup28feet. Windward Sloop(simplifiedCSArating),J/24,andSurprise(OneDesign).The certified), Cruising1(CSA2a(simplifiedCSArating),2b, during thefunraceonEasterSunday.Sixclassesofyachtsraced:Racing(CSA 250 crew.Inaddition,27childrenand12Optimistdinghiesranaseriesofheats Bequia Easter2018theworld’sfirst“BlackCap”regatta. marked thedebutofanewTitleSponsor—Sparrow’sPremiumRummaking events, andafittingsettingfortheGrandPrizegivingonEasterMonday.Thisyear The venueprovidedawonderfulbackdropfortheraceheadquartersandsocial authority, BequiaSailingClub,washostedforthefirsttimeatPlantationHotel. days fromMarch30thtoApril2ndinchallengingwindconditions.Theorganizing sailboats competinginthe37thAnnualBequiaEasterRegatta,withracingoverfour EasterRegatta Successful37th Bequia Celebrates On theDouble-Enderside,majorchangeimplementedthisyearwason- Yacht DivisionraceswereofficiatedbyPrincipalRaceOfficerJamesBenoitfrom The weatherprovedchallenging,necessitatingapostponementofSaturday’srac- The skippers’briefingwasacombinedeventforbothYachtandDouble-Ender A totalof33yachtsand23localopendouble-enderboatsparticipated,withover Bequia washosttoaspectaculardisplayofyachtsandtraditionaldouble-ender D Shark fromCanoaunwontheirclassover- BEQUIA EASTERREGATTA2018
CLOUD ISLAND MEDIA / PATRICK HUTCHINS and ActionBequia(SilverSponsor). Sponsor), SVGTourismAuthority(PlatinumHairounBeer(Gold Bequia EasterRegatta:Sparrow’sPremiumRum(TitleSponsor),Flow(Platinum age 93,receivedtheLifetimeAchievementSailingaward. yacht skipper.Longtimeskipperofthelocaldouble-ender Easter Regattaforover20years,tookthehonourofbeingevent’slongest-serving skipper of although MayreauYouthSailorsputinacreditableperformance.RichWashington, places wereallwonbyyoungBequiasailorsfromtheisland’stwoOptimistclubs, from Grenada,skipperedbyGuyMiddleton.TheOptimistClassfunracedaytop J/24 SouthernCaribbeanChampionshipTitlefor2018,whichwaswonby included boatsfromSt.Lucia,GrenadaandBarbadoscompetinginsixracesforthe Parliamentary RepresentativefortheNorthernGrenadines.ThesevenJ/24entries of Tourism,aproudsupporterBequiaEasterRegatta,andDr.GodwinFriday, kind wordsfromtheHonourableCecilMcKie,St.Vincent&Grenadines’Minister Ace Plus all. Bequia SailingClubsendsitsheartfeltthankstothemajorsponsorsofthisyear’s The GrandPrizegivingCeremonyawardedover150prizesandwashonouredby God’s Angel fromCarriacoudisplayedgreatracingskills. Hot Chocolate and Lightning , whoisinhis90sandhasbeenparticipatingtheBequia fromMayreauweresailedbyallfemalesailors,and —Continued onnextpage Devine , DeLaceyLeslie, Shakin MAY 2018 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 19 , Stanley Dormoy, Martinique , Stanley Dormoy, , Tristan Marmousez, St. Lucia , Tristan Marmousez, , Jojo Adams, Bequia , Ray Leslie, Bequia , Bequia , Arnold Hazell, Bequia , Ryan Marks, Bequia , Wayne Gooding, Bequia , Javin Morgan, Bequia , Macneil Farrell, Bequia , Helen Forde, Mayreau , Robbie Yearwood, Grenada , Robbie Yearwood, , Leo Joseph, Carriacou , Hudson Williams, Canouan , Hudson Williams, , Alphaeus Osborne, Bequia , Alphaeus Osborne, , Charles Devaux/Fredric Sweeney, St. Lucia Sweeney, Devaux/Fredric , Charles (newer sailors) , Verol Compton (from Carriacou), Bequia , Kimani James, Bequia , Guy Middleton, Grenada Middleton, , Guy , Ekron Bunyan, Bequia , Evan John, Bequia , Vianney Saintenoy, Martinique , Vianney , Orekay Joseph, Bequia , Orbin Ollivierre, Bequia , Nigel Leslie, Bequia Shakin Attitude Die Hard La Morrigaine Digilife Kréyol Sandwich Connie Knowledge D Shark Bennita G Never D More Worries Shanna Lou Shamu Y Knot Ark Royal Lightning Camille Kiss Eclipse Ace Plus Iron Duke Slip Away Bluff Confusion J/24 1) 2) 3) Surprise 1) 2) 3) DIVISION DOUBLE-ENDER at press time. names to the bext of our knowledge (Note: Owner/Skipper Class 1 1) 2) Class 2 1) 2) 3) Class 3 1) 2) 3) Class 4 1) 2) 3) Class 5 1) 2) Class 6 1) 2) 3) Class 7 1) 2) 3) OPTIMIST CLASS FUN RACE DAY Benjamin 1) Isiah Blackket 2) Omarie Forde 3) Javantice Friday Advanced 1) Zendea Farrel 2) Jamark Osbourne 3) Eltino Bynoe Corrections welcome!)
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In Road Town, boats can find moorings off the cruiseship dock, The Moorings has In Road Town, boats can find moorings off the cruiseship dock, The Moorings has The Soper’s Hole moorings are in place. There was no charge during our visit, as noThe Soper’s Hole moorings are in place. There was no charge during our visit, as However, parts of the “old” Soper’s Hole are there. At the mouth of Soper’s Hole, However, parts of the “old” Soper’s Hole are there. At the mouth of Soper’s Hole, As we sailed in, from a distance the storm damage wasn’t too visible, but the entire As we sailed in, from a distance the storm damage wasn’t too visible, but the entire Cruising along the Sir Francis Drake Channel, Soper’s Hole is a first stop, a BVI Cruising along the Sir Francis Drake Channel, Tortola a look at Tortola. Tortola suffered major Before we get to the “out islands”, let’s take Here’s what the The British Virgin Islands show amazing recovery after having been hit by two after having been amazing recovery Virgin Islands show The British
Top: The British Virgin Islands seem perfectly designed to cruise — and now is an exceptional time to be there Above: The storm damage at Soper’s Hole was a shock, but reconstruction is underway CRUISING IN RECOVERY CRUISING charter boats at the docks, and there is a good traffic flow in and out of the harbor. charter boats at the docks, and there is a good traffic flow in and out of the harbor. one was there to collect; the marina was closed. The remaining marina docks were notone was there to collect; the marina was closed. The remaining marina docks were hadmaintained, but boats did tie up on the T-heads and in several of the slips that thecleats still in place. Although the marina offices were boarded up, Pusser’s Bar on thesecond floor was open with TV, WiFi, and a good menu. We got to the bar from theroad behind the buildings, climbed up a staircase and sat in shaded seats near iconic brass bar. Separate from and next to Pusser’s, on the dock level, there is Omar’s Café; they have dockside tables, and offer early and mid-day gatherings and meals. Reconstruction is ongoing; we saw piles of lumber at Pusser’s and near Omar’s. Voyage Charters is an enclave with catamarans neatly tied bow out, with several Voyage Charters is an enclave with catamarans neatly tied bow out, with several large cats on the hard behind them. Actively sailing and power boats were using moorings and the remaining standing docks; dinghies can tie up at the Customs dock or in front of Pusser’s. lower floors of all the buildings at Soper’s Hole were gutted, by post-Irma looting as lower floors of all the buildings at Soper’s Hole were gutted, by post-Irma looting on well as by the hurricane itself. Waves broke up large areas of concrete and tiles over- the walkways. Several of the concrete docks collapsed. At the top of the bay, turned vessels were still shoved up on the shoreline. port of entry, with the Customs Office currently housed under a white tent. Although port of entry, with the Customs Office currently cruisers is heartwarming, a lack of elec- the determination of the officers to welcome at almost all BVI ports of entry. As tricity or internet can make for a slow check-in is manual; having pre-printed crew lists, of this writing, at Soper’s Hole everything etcetera, might help. storm impact along its east and west sides and all along the southern shoreline. storm impact along its east and west areas, but rebuilding is ongoing. Visitors Cleanup has been accomplished in many vessels; boat salvage is still underway. should expect to see damaged or sunken major hurricanes last September. This is providing a unique opportunity to cruise a unique opportunity This is providing last September. major hurricanes Virgin Gorda, Islands”: Anegada, British Virgin “Out but also the not just Tortola Van Dyke. The small Island and to the northern side, Jost Cooper Island, Norman a visit similar to what it yachts and loss of infrastructure make number of cruising beaches and dive sites the 1950s — the great sailing conditions, was like cruising in international loans and is not. New government funding, via are there; boat traffic But already, out- will help with repairing infrastructure. grants approved in March, seen, the islands’ flora areas where damage is so easily side of the more populated more quickly than the buildings. and fauna are recovering six months after the storms. six months after the MAY 2018 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 22 at Pirate’sBightonNormanIsland The BVIwelcomeisaswarmever!Ourlong-timefriendJessygreetedus “pirate shows” by the famous Michael Bean, and the Friday Jumbie Barbecue. “pirate shows”by thefamousMichaelBean,and theFridayJumbieBarbecue. vices, diveshop and giftshops.LeverickBayhighlights itsrecoverywiththree weekly are alsoarestaurant, swimmingpool,WiFi,spas, beachbars,grocerystore, taxiser- — oneatthebeachbarand onthemaindocknearArawakGiftShop.There large chartercatamaransandMoorings/Sunsail boats.Twodinghydocksareavailable available fromaboatvendor.Twenty mooringsareinplaceandbeingusedmainlyby in theBVI.LeverickBay’sdocks areinfulloperationwithwaterandelectricity;fuelis the LeverickBayfacilitiesfrom thegroundup—oneofbestexamplesrecovery as soonthestormpassed,sent inalargeteamofconstructionworkerswhorebuilt rant, wasdestroyedbya20-foot stormsurgeandhurricane-forcewinds.Theowner, The NorthSoundcitizensareworkinghardtocomeback. seen anchoredoutbythereefs,withdiveboatstakingcustomers outfordaytrips. several vesselstransportingbothfreightandworkers timesaday.Boatsare open fornextseason,orbyChristmas2018.MosquitoIsland isbeingrebuilt,with under newownership—“it’sreconstruction”.Wordis thatbothareaswillbe buildings remainandwereunderrepair.Thesamecanbe said forSabaRock,now former SandboxBeachBar.ThedockatPricklyPearIsland isgone,butsomeofthe Prickly PearIsland,totheportside,hadboatsatanchorand onmooringsnearthe clearly withtheswellcausingwhitewatertofoamover exposedcoralheads. red buoysonthestarboardside,greenportside. Thereefcanbeseen yachts —itseemstobelittlechanged,makingastarkcontrast withtheeasternside. Sound isinrecovery;thewesternside,withLeverickBay, open withlotsofvisiting slowing comingbackwithfoliage,wheretheystillexist.Allthe easternsideofNorth Customs wasnotopen,northegrocerystore.Mangrovesoneasternsideare Sandbox BeachBar,SabaRockandtheBitterEnd.GunCreekisrebuilding,but the almosttotaldestructionofothers,includingiconicsailingdestinationssuchasThe are beautiful. are backtonormal,NorthSoundmooringsfilled,shopsopen,andthewaters highlights theopenfacilitiesforboatersheadingtothisnorthernenclave.TheBaths sports. Anegadasufferedminimaldamage,andactiveVHFChannel16radiotraffic open, andNormanIslandisfullofboatspeopleenjoyingthenightlifewater- Hurricane Maria,theeasterlyislandshavemaderealprogress.CooperIslandis posted schedules. per day.Checkingwiththeferryservicesisagoodidea,ratherthanusingolder Nanny Caythereisnowonlyoneferryaday,comparedtolastyear’sseveraltrips USVI. Someferryscheduleshavechanged;forexample,fromNormanIslandto Foxy’s andVirginGorda. damage, butasteadyflowofchartervesselstransitedthenorthernroutebetween boats wereseenallalongthesoutherncoast.Thenorthernharborsalsosuffered able tohostamajorregattainMarch.[ Outside ofRoadTown,NannyCayMarinahasfullservicesandslips,waswell one ofthemostrobustchandleryinventorieswehaveseenanywhereinislands. (http://crewedyachtsbvi.com). port theBVICharterYachtSociety’sMayShow,11thand12th Grocery areallopen.MajorworkwasslatedtobecompletedatVillageCaysup- rant, swimmingpool,bar,laundry,showersandlocalstoressuchasBobby’s sels insomeslipsasmoredockareaswerebeingrepaired.TheVillageCayrestau- has relocatedandisnowonTortolaPier,attheentrancetocruiseshipfacility. open andfilledwithshoppersfromthecruiseships.RoadTown’sCustomsOffice being salvaged.Thewaterfrontsuffered;Bamboushayisnolonger,butPusser’swas — Last September,theentireLeverickBayarea,tolevelof secondfloorrestau- Cruising intoNorthSound,wesawnavigationbuoysinplace; boatsenterwiththe North Soundisanamazingexampleoffullrecoveryinsomeplacesinterspersedwith North Sound,VirginGorda Although damagedbyHurricaneIrma’sCategory5impactandthefollowinghit The OutIslands Ferries arerunningregularlyfromRoadTowntoCharlotteAmalieonSt.Thomas, Farther alongthecoastline,ParaquitaBaywasadisasterzone,andgrounded Medical offices and the local pharmacy are open. The Marine Depot is open, and has Medical officesandthelocalpharmacyareopen.TheMarineDepotisopen,has Village CayMarinawasstillinrecoverymodeduringourvisit,buttakingves- Buildings werebeingrepaired,andintheharboratslipssunkenvessels Continued frompreviouspage See BVISpringRegattareportonpage17 —Continued on nextpage .] .] MAY 2018 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 23 More technology. More expertise. More service. More The same sailmaking team St. Maarten Sails and Canvas N.V has teamed up with Ullman Sails www.stmaartensails.com Opposite Island Water World Opposite Island Water +1(721) 544-5231 / +1(721) 520-6484 Anguilla Racing CARIBBEAN Biminis and Dodgers Cushions Upholstery General canvas work [email protected] / [email protected] [email protected] MOVING FORWARD MOVING has not slowed Willy T is available for trash disposal, grocer- has not been affected. is on the beach, a wreck, but the owner says is on the beach, a wreck, but the owner Deliverance, The Rhone Willy T, will be in place by summer. The lack of a will be in place by summer. The lack of Willy T Continued from previous page previous page from Continued The British Virgins are open for business, working hard to recover, and deserve a The British Virgins are open for business, working hard to recover, and deserve Checking www.noonsite.com online is a good way to see the most recent reports, Checking www.noonsite.com online is a good way to see the most recent reports, This all offers an idyllic week or two of old-style Caribbean cruising. The boat traf- A recommended cruising route would start by clearing into the BVI at the Customs A recommended cruising route would start by clearing into the BVI at the Customs A BVI Cruising Plan Cruising the BVI is currently a visit to a work in progress, but with areas The notorious floating bar, Diving is great along the sides of the Bight, at the Indians, and at the mouth of the Diving is great along the sides of the Bight, The Bight’s beach has moved to the north slightly, but with marine-blue beach The Bight’s beach has moved to the north Norman Island rebuilt and offering great food ser- Pirate’s Bight is open, with one of two facilities At The Baths little damage was seen. Flowering shrubs showed pops of red, orange was seen. Flowering shrubs showed At The Baths little damage Spanish Town and The Baths Spanish Town and and although damage Gorda Yacht Harbour) is in recovery, Spanish Town (Virgin The Bitter End, badly damaged, is a Phoenix rising. After Hurricane Irma, the own- After Hurricane Irma, is a Phoenix rising. End, badly damaged, The Bitter Boats can also anchor in the surrounding protected waters of North Sound in North Sound waters of protected the surrounding anchor in can also Boats The view from The Baths is unchanged visit by boaters. If you’ve always avoided the BVI “because it’s too crowded”, now is visit by boaters. If you’ve always avoided the BVI “because it’s too crowded”, now a wonderful time to go. and there are many social media sites to offer more information. fic is down, making the anchorages perfect and moorings very available. With the fic is down, making the anchorages perfect and moorings very available. With quiet and open anchorages of Virgin Gorda and Anegada, it’s really “back to the past” and makes for a great vacation or cruising opportunity. that a new tent at Soper’s Hole, then maybe taking a side trip to Jost Van Dyke, then sailing back to Tortola at Road Town, then onward to Virgin Gorda and the North Sound. day Moor or anchor at Leverick Bay, and take a taxi from there to The Baths for a and trip — much easier! Taxis are found around the clock at Leverick near the office, the roads are fine. After that, cruise to Anegada (weather permitting), which suffered then little storm damage. Finally turn west towards Cooper and Norman Island, the Peter Island where moorings are in place and vessels are seen in the bays on northern side — the diving at of excellence. Bight to the south. The caves there offer diving and exploring. Bight to the south. The caves there offer ies and ice; call them on VHF 16 for ordering and check on Deliverance.bvi on ies and ice; call them on VHF 16 for Facebook for ordering or schedules. chairs and a totally redone dining facility, it’s a fresh look and feel for the restaurant. chairs and a totally redone dining facility, This second building, the main restaurant A little building houses a small giftshop. off and will be repaired later in the in 2017, suffered major damage; it’s boarded harbor at US$30 per night; the fees are season. Moorings are in place across the is no trash dumping or grocery store on collected by dinghy on a daily basis. There Norman Island, so a power vessel, vice, an excellent bar, and WiFi. Our long-time friend Jesse was there with her smil- vice, an excellent bar, and WiFi. Our long-time over a decade. The owners of Pirate’s Bight ing face; she has worked at the facility for phase: they had a feeding pro- reached out to help during the hurricane-recovery after the storm. (The stories can be found gram for 80 people at East End, Tortola Bight.) on their Facebook pages, Normans Island/Pirates and purple down the slopes and around the restaurant and shops at the top of The and purple down the slopes and around to collect the fee of US$3 for The Baths Baths. The park attendants were even there clear, the beaches are filled with white and Devil’s Bay National Park. Paths were marked with buoys. At the Baths, the beach sand, and swimming areas are carefully busy, Owner Lilli (the bandleader for a well bar is open and the little T-shirt shop was views and stories; the bathhouse is open. known BVI band) was there to share his resting as well. The through-the-rocks stair- Picnic tables are there for munching and not much has changed for The Baths. The ways and rope guides are there too — water spaces ignore storm damage! granite boulders and the rock-enclosed to stored vessels was evident in the boatyard, the marina is open; there is fuel, some evident in the boatyard, the marina is to stored vessels was is working, and the yard and water are available, the travel lift slips with electricity is operational, water repairs. The fuel dock has new pumps and is open for lifts and Town was the only major to cruisers: As of our visit, Spanish is also available. A note were still under repair. Islands, as St. Thomas’s facilities lift available in the Virgin harbor with lights and music on weekends; down the parties — charter boats fill the it’s a fun location. Some boats anchor stern to the shoreline, some with side-by-side buddy boats, blue underwater lights, and music going to midnight. ers, the Hokin family, flew to Puerto Rico and arranged for a number of boats and a for a number Rico and arranged family, flew to Puerto ers, the Hokin The Hokin from Virgin Gorda. Bitter End personnel to evacuate some 50 helicopter are scheduled rebuilding teams has plans, and back on the premises, family is now the beach area good news is that is completed. Some once the clean-up to converge The docks are main- of the nicest white sand beaches found. is fine; in fact it is one are in place, but tied up and cycling in and out. Moorings ly in place, with workboats will be able to see the they are certified. By August, cruisers “out of order” until The owners say that the Bitter End’s Facebook pages for details. changes; check out will have more access incorporate some of the old features, but new Bitter End will best places were used focus for cruisers. In the past some of the to the beaches as a design. will change with the new, more functional for work areas; this clean white sand, at Prickly Pear Island or anywhere in North Sound’s supporting Sound’s supporting in North anywhere or Pear Island at Prickly white sand, clean badly dam- not seem to have been and the reefs do diving is exceptional depths. The sand areas are but white have been “relocated” locations; some beaches aged at any still everywhere. — MAY 2018 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 24
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Paradigm Shift, Continued from previous page previous page from Continued St. Croix Back on Track Like St. Thomas, the island of St. Croix is starting to get back on track after 2017’s Visit visitusvi.com, usviupdate.com, usvirecovery.org, cfvi.net “I think also, by viewing their charter as a form of hurricane relief, charter guests “I think also, by viewing their charter as a form of hurricane relief, charter guests set While the “get-up-and-go” spirit of the people in the US Virgin Islands has Plan a Trip Commenting on the effects of last year’s hurricane, St. Thomas-born sailor John For the cruising sailor, at the right time of year, St. Croix is a real gem of a place For the cruising sailor, at the right time of year, St. Croix is a real gem of a place Charter Guests Return is also recovering, with the VI Professional The yacht charter business in the USVI Sharon Rosari from the US Virgin Islands Department of Tourism, in one of the Sharon Rosari from the US Virgin Islands While tourism in general, not surprisingly, took a big hit following Irma and Maria, not surprisingly, took a big hit following While tourism in general, “I asked Chris to put a pallet of material together, and all his tools, and come down a pallet of material together, and all his “I asked Chris to put Franzell, who masterminded the re-build job commented, “To St. Thomas Yacht “To St. Thomas the re-build job commented, masterminded Franzell, who Given the fact the IC24 — a J/24 with a re-designed open deck/cockpit — is one open deck/cockpit with a re-designed fact the IC24 — a J/24 Given the They literally took a chainsaw and ripped one apart by sawing it across the deck it across the sawing apart by ripped one and a chainsaw literally took They violent storms. Thanks to the unwavering support of volunteers, sponsorship fromviolent storms. Thanks to the unwavering support of volunteers, sponsorship government and local businesses, the St. Croix International Regatta and sailorsforhope.com for more information. can enjoy our beaches, bars and restaurants while contributing to the economy get- can enjoy our beaches, bars and restaurants while contributing to the economy ting back on its feet — chartering for a cause.” at them on the way to recovery, there is much to be done. If you want to help, look any of the websites below and plan a trip the USVI. Whether you sail or fly there, your dollars will help with the ongoing recovery, and a visit to the USVI is worth every penny. Paradigm Shift Holmberg, who raced a Hobie Wave at STIR 2018, said the storm was a pivot point in a lot of people’s lives. “A lot of people have never experienced a hurricane before, the because the last big one was about 20 years ago. Probably about a quarter of population was born since then, so it kind of makes you re-assess what’s important in your life.” to add to the bucket list. Spend a bit of time in Salt River Bay National Historic Park to add to the bucket list. Spend a bit of time in Salt River Bay National Historic the and Ecological Preserve. This is however, a place for careful navigation through small gap in the reef and keeping a careful eye on the newly positioned navigation pole. Once inside the bay, it is possible to explore this important mangrove forest hit area that supports threatened and endangered species. Although it was severely by the hurricanes and still shows signs of devastation with plenty of sunken vessels along the riverbanks, there is plenty of historic interest, not least because it is argu- the ably the only officially documented site where Christopher Columbus landed in Virgins (November 14th, 1493). March. Although numbers were, not surprisingly, down, the 25th anniversary event was a success. St. Croix Yacht Club’s commodore, Karen Stanton, said, “We had about 20 boats, mainly the smaller boats, because many were damaged in the hurricanes. areHowever, it was our 25th year and a really good start to our recovery process. Plans now in place for next year’s regatta, which we hope will attract more entries.” high-end charter boats on offer for day or weeklong charters. Oriel Blake, VIPCA high-end charter boats on offer for day of the smaller companies sent their vessels Executive Director, said, “Because most they managed to get through with- to Grenada for protection during the hurricanes for charter, and privately owned boats like out damage. We have over 250 vessels Yacht Haven Grande marina in Charlotte Amalie hosted a successful charter yacht Yacht Haven Grande marina in Charlotte Amalie hosted a successful charter yacht show last November Charter Association reporting good activity particularly within the smaller boutique- Charter Association reporting good activity the St. Thomas-based 50-foot St. Francis style charter sector. Yachts including catamaran closing speeches at the STIR prizegiving, commented on the importance of the closing speeches at the STIR prizegiving, the tourism industry in the US Virgin regatta and the role it played in reigniting will hopefully help encourage people of all Islands: “The fair winds that now blow St. Thomas Yacht Club’s reputation abilities to get on the water and help strengthen This is an important event in terms of as a world-class regatta and training venue. partner, which gives us a chance tourism, and we are honoured to be a supporting to welcome visitors to our beautiful islands.” six months on there are definite signs of recovery on the USVI with iconic hotels like are definite signs of recovery on the USVI six months on there as usual. Although they Croix and many restaurants operating The Buccaneer on St. damage, St. Thomas’s for business following hurricane are not officially open the doors to competitors Club supported the STIR by opening Margaritaville Vacation and race officials. and spend a month to carry out the rebuild. He arrived November first last year and to carry out the rebuild. He arrived November and spend a month fixed but looked brand- agreed time, the boats were not only by November 30th, the they were more sound than ever before.” new, and structurally Club’s complete credit they agreed to pay for the job, regardless of when and wheth- regardless of when to pay for the job, credit they agreed Club’s complete all the local glassfibre insurance settlement. Given the fact that er they received the was only one person demand, I had to look elsewhere. There specialists were in great I have been in the the job completed in the time — Chris Small. I had in mind to get specializing in glass- 50 years and I have met a lot of guys sailing industry for about and quality and speed. is no one to beat Chris Small in terms fibre work, but there of the most popular one-design raceboats of the Caribbean, and boats in the fleet Caribbean, and boats raceboats of the popular one-design of the most boats in action crucial to have the club knew it was for charter, the had been offered as possible. again as soon and cabin and taking the entire cockpit out of the boat. They then took a really com- took a really They then the boat. out of entire cockpit taking the and and cabin and glassed it trimmed it to fit 24, popped it in place, from a Melges fortable cockpit essentially an IC24.” in. That is — MAY 2018 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 26 MAY 2018 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 27 , traces the magazine says, “For me, the The Power of the Sea Sailing d read this book. Be warned, you may never d read this book. Be warned, you may never rm surges that continue to flood Bangladesh rm surges that continue to flood Bangladesh and columnist for Named Storm Days Hurricane Days 70 Major Hurricane Days 7 (60.1) 30 (3.9) (21.3) has probably spent a significant amount of time on, in or near the sea — but a significant amount of time on, in or has probably spent At The Mercy of the Sea lies in the compelling personal stories that make the book immensely readable. lies in the compelling personal stories Named Storms 14 (12) 14 Storms As of April 5th. Numbers in parentheses represent medians based on 1981-2010 data. (6.5) Named 7 Hurricanes Major Hurricanes NOTE: The forecast team also tracks the likelihood of tropical storm-force, hur- You can download the current table of Landfall Probability for locations in the 3 (2.0) at the Sea at the 2018 Hurricane Forecast 2018 Hurricane ricane-force and major hurricane-force winds occurring at specific locations along ricane-force and major hurricane-force winds occurring at specific locations along the coastal United States, and the Caribbean and Central America. Caribbean at www.e-transit.org/hurricane/welcome.html. Compass A Deep Look Deep A The Power of the Sea The Power of the Sea: Tsunamis, Storm Surges, Rogue Waves, and Our Quest to Predict Disasters Tsunamis, Storm Surges, Rogue The Power of the Sea: Anyone reading the that affect that sweep away lives, to the El Niños that gently rocks our boat, to the tsunamis From the little wave the patterns around the world and changing on a global scale, creating weather The sea’s power is immense and science, than a thousand years of ocean history A sweeping look at more Bruce Parker first experienced the sea as a young boy, working for his father’s scuba diving and water-ski Bruce Parker first experienced the sea and Atmospheric Administration) in 2004, Dr. Parker was ChiefBefore leaving NOAA (the US National Oceanic John Kretschmer, author of by Bruce Parker ©2010. Palgrave Macmillan. Hard cover, 292 pages, B&W photos and illustrations. Palgrave Macmillan. Hard cover, 292 by Bruce Parker ©2010. ISBN 978-0-230-61637-0. our lives? know about this essential element in how much do we really ocean work? and global scales. But how does the the power of the oceans is evident on local hurricane formation, of the 19th effects of the El Niños at the end droughts and floods caused by the global Earth’s climate. If the And if died from the resulting famine and disease. been predicted, millions might not have century could have much we will not be able to prepare for that future, predict future climate change, today we cannot accurately changing that future. less have a chance of journey from mankind’s earliest and strangest notions about the sea to how today’s scientists are working to journey from mankind’s earliest and strangest descriptions of maritime disasters with descriptions of our predict the sea’s next move. Mixing hair-raising and Chapter 5, “Stormy Seas”, will have sailors on the edge of efforts to understand them, it’s all interesting, their cockpit cushions. he mixed his encounters with the sea with academic training and schools in the Bahamas. Over the years expert in oceanography. He has a PhD in physical oceano- research, to eventually become a world-recognized an MS in physical oceanography from the Massachusetts Institute of graphy from Johns Hopkins University, from Brown University. Technology, and a BS/BA in biology/physics and before that Director of the Coast Survey Development Laboratory.Scientist for the National Ocean Service, Center for Maritime Systems at the Stevens Institute of Technology. Dr.He is presently a Visiting Professor at the Data Center for Oceanography, and a former Principal InvestigatorParker is also a former Director of the World and at one time he ran the US national tides and currents program.for the NOAA Global Sea Level Program, power of with a raging Red Sea tide, to the vital importance of predicting tide and From Napoleon’s near-death encounter www.caribbeancompass.com We’re on the Web! SLIGHTLY ABOVE-AVERAGE SLIGHTLY ABOVE-AVERAGE The CSU team will issue forecast updates on May 31st, July 2nd and August 2nd. The CSU Tropical Meteorology Project team is predicting 14 named storms dur- This is the 35th year that the CSU hurricane research team has issued the This is the 35th year that the CSU hurricane research team has issued the Tropical Atlantic sea surface temperatures are currently near their long-term Tropical Atlantic sea surface temperatures are currently near their long-term This prediction cites the relatively low likelihood of a significant El Niño (warm- This year will see a slightly above-average Atlantic hurricane season, according This year will see a slightly above-average Atlantic hurricane season, according HURRICANE SEASON PREDICTED HURRICANE SEASON ing the Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1st to November 30th. ing the Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1st to November 30th. Of those, researchers expect seven to become hurricanes and three to reach major hurricane strength (Category 3 to 5) with sustained winds of 111 miles per hour or greater. Atlantic Basin seasonal hurricane forecast. The team bases its forecasts on over Atlantic Basin seasonal hurricane forecast. The team bases its forecasts on over 60 years of historical data that include Atlantic sea surface temperatures, sea level pressures, vertical wind shear levels (the change in wind direction and speed with height in the atmosphere), El Niño, and other factors. average values. Consequently, they are considered a neutral factor for 2018 average values. Consequently, they are considered a neutral factor for 2018 Atlantic hurricane activity at the present time. ing of waters in the central and eastern tropical Pacific), as a primary factor. El ing of waters in the central and eastern tropical Pacific), as a primary factor. Niño tends to increase upper-level westerly winds across the Caribbean into the tropical Atlantic, tearing apart hurricanes as they try to form. While there is the potential that a weak El Niño could develop by the peak of the Atlantic hurricane season, the odds of significant El Niño development appear relatively low. to predictions by Colorado State University hurricane researchers. The team pre- dicts that 2018 hurricane activity will be about 135 percent of the average season. By comparison, 2017’s hurricane activity was about 245 percent of the average season. The report also includes a probability of major hurricanes making landfall in the Caribbean of 52 percent; the probability for the last century is 42 percent. Available from www.thepowerofthesea.com and Amazon.com Available from www.thepowerofthesea.com BOOK REVIEW BOOK and Myanmar today, Parker never loses sight of the uneasy alliance between man and sea. All who play or live near the sea shoul sight of the uneasy alliance between man and sea. All who play or live near the and Myanmar today, Parker never loses look at the ocean the same way again.” swell before the D-Day landings, to the individual acts of heroism during the tragic 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, to the epic sto individual acts of heroism during the tragic 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, to the swell before the D-Day landings, to the MAY 2018 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 28 course ofthecurrent movement. nise thepossibility thatfuturemovement couldbebasedonanextrapolated such timethat atleastsomeactualchange has beendemonstrated.Always recog- predicted change inmovementwithcaution until outside ofusuallocations.Furthermore, treatany time), andalsowhensuchstorms aredeveloping future lifeisevenmoreunpredictable atthis storm isintheearlystages ofdevelopment(its the modeltrackforecasts, particularly whena reiterated: donotmakeassumptions basedon of thoseearlypredictions, the lessonmustbe own route—southwestwhichmadeamockery expect theunexpected. track southwesttowardstheBahamas—so, associated heavyrainfalltobeexpected. affect theEasternSeaboard,andinparticular were alldiscussingitintermsofhowwould it headingsouthatall.TheUSweatherreports this tropicaldepression’sdevelopment,noonehad US maritimedisasterin30years.Veryearlyon ship because itledtothesinkingofUScontainer iour andevolutionhavebeenanalysedsomuchis Bahama islands.Thereasonthatitsorigin,behav- toward thesouthwest,reachingasfar ed), butactuallydefiedthemodelsandmoved toward thenorthwest(aswouldhavebeenexpect- the Bahamasandwasinitiallypredictedtomove cyclone becauseitformedinwatersnortheastof Joaquin (2015).Thiswasanunusualtropical must consciouslyresist. more. It’sanaturaltendency,butonethatwe we haveatendencytotrustthoseforecasttracks Dominica, amere70milesnorthofmylocation), predicted, goingontodevastatetheislandof sometimes (andMariain2017didaltercourseas as weseethesemodelsperformincrediblywell for theislandsfarthernorth—whereitwaspredictedtohit.Theproblemisthat ing. Iwasconcerned(becauseI’mascepticbynature),butmostly of thecomputermodelshaditveeringnorthbeforereachedusIwasnotpanick- straight towardsusfromtheAtlanticforover24hours,butbecauseconsensus good. IsatonanislandasaCategory5stormheaded Cape Verdestorm),themodelsnowtendtobevery where expectedandfollowtraditionalroutes(e.g.the ing hurricanetracks.Certainlywhenstormsform meteorologists havemasteredthescienceofforecast- barrel throughitinfuture. same shouldoneofthemonsterhurricanesdecideto you protectionfromaCategory2storm,itwilldothe assume thatifyourfavourite“hurricanehole”gave Category 4or5stormandalesserone.Donot reminded usthatthereisabigdifferencebetween boat “inthezone”oversummer.Lastyearalso pared forthatpossibility,you’dbestnotkeepyour encounter theminthisregion,soifyou’renotpre- dictable. Itisalsotruethatwewillcontinueto predictable thingaboutthemisthatthey’reunpre- do toprepareforthem. E As theeventualhurricaneactuallycreatedits Nowhere diditsaytoexpectthehurricane One stormthathasbeenanalysedextensivelyis Sometimes wearelulledintobelievingthatthe The oldadageabouthurricanesisthattheonly El Faro these storms—andwhat(ifanything)wecan understand whatthatdataistellingusabout and everyyearweshoulddoourbestto very yearproducesnewdataonhurricanes, withthelossof33lives—worst
WWW. WRUF.COM watch outfortheexceptions Although tropicalstormsandhurricanestypicallytrackwestwardovertheCaribbean, Hurricanes Thoughts by TheScottishCaptain More on over one particular random location, exacerbating the effects of the storm (also see over oneparticularrandomlocation,exacerbatingtheeffectsofstorm(alsosee and wouldbetucked upsafeinGrenadawhen Mariaeventuallycameknocking). (it wasnotaneasy decisiontomake,particularly asanother,faster,catheaded south the windjammer pletely unpreparedareasasaresult(forexampleHurricaneMitchin1998,whichsank to makeright-angleturnsindefianceoftheforecastpredictions,trackingintocom- Fantome with all hands near Roatan). Some storms stall and intensify withallhandsnearRoatan).Somestormsstallandintensify sidered distinct possibilities): storms have been known sidered distinctpossibilities):stormshavebeenknown your wisdom. self, writeaboutitforotherstogainthebenefitof can (seefootnote),andifyou’veexperiencedoneyour- “Dangerous” semi-circles. Learn howtofind/escapethe“Navigable”and Atlantic” (pages41to57).Understandthe1-2-3-Rule. 4, “GuidanceforHurricaneEvasionintheNorth (https://goo.gl/RWXc3L). Inparticular,studyChapter (pages 513to520). wind speedandpressure:“AvoidingTropicalCyclones” centre ofcirculationusingplotswinddirection, intricacies ofcalculatingyourpositionrelativetothe Practical Navigator evasive actionisrequired. might beasafelocationtoholeup,andwhenearly plotting stormtracks,soyoucanbetterassesswhere Probability (seesidebaronnextpage),andpractise Other anomalies(whichshouldneverthelessbecon- Read asmanyaccountsofstormencountersyou Download acopyoftheNOAA Familiarise yourselfwith“Bowditch”, Read uponDonStreet’sTen-DegreeConeof
(https://goo.gl/tZG1wQ)andthe ACCUWEATHER ACCUWEATHER made to stay put in Tortola made tostayputinTortola shore, thedecisionwas to updateweatherwhileoff limited speedandnomeans (Maria) wasonitsway.With news thatanotherstorm just intimetoreceivethe They off-loadedintheBVI north withreliefsupplies. many vesselsthatheaded from St.Luciawasoneof 5th and6th,acatamaran Islands duringSeptember Maarten andtheVirgin Anguilla, St.Martin/St. Barbuda, St.Barts, (2017) causedmayhemin down toluck.AfterIrma westerly swells. suffered damagefromfreak far southastheWindwards west coastsofislandsas istic westernapproach.The allow forthisuncharacter- had tobere-orientated Hurricane avoidanceplans out theEasternCaribbean. coast anchoragesthrough- many bysurpriseinwest Devastating swellscaught east intotheLeewards. the westandmovingnorth- havoc byappearingfrom Klaus (1984)bothcaused Way Lenny”(1999)and Tomas in2010).”Wrong right conditions(suchas without warning,giventhe quickly andseemingly Tropical cyclonescanform Mitch andJoaquin). —Continued on nextpage Sometimes it all comes Sometimes itallcomes Mariner’s Guide The American
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Kiteboarding The Cone of Probability The Cone of Continued from previous page previous page from Continued In the Dark Ages before the arrival of electronic navigation, making landfall in fog In the Dark Ages before the arrival of electronic Since hurricanes approaching the Caribbean virtually never alter course more Since hurricanes approaching the Caribbean (www.caribbeancompass.com/online/july15compass_online.pdf, page 39) (www.caribbeancompass.com/online/july15compass_online.pdf, Stored in the Caribbean’, by Don • ‘Managing Hurricane-Season Risk for Boats • ‘Hurricane Survival Strategy’, by David H. Lyman • ‘Hurricane Survival page 22) (www.caribbeancompass.com/online/may13compass_online.pdf, by David H. Lyman • ‘Preparing for a Hurricane’, page 27) (www.caribbeancompass.com/online/june13compass_online.pdf, Planning to Hurricane Season? Thoughts for Cruisers • ‘Windwards During Selections from the Archives. For more thoughts on hurricane preparation, see the For more thoughts on hurricane Selections from the Archives. Perhaps it goes with out saying that if you can stay out of the hurricane zone dur- out saying that if you can stay out of the Perhaps it goes with Local boats have strategies to deal with hurricanes which commonly involve tying which commonly deal with hurricanes have strategies to Local boats As it was, a slightly more southerly path close to St. Croix spared Tortola from a Tortola Croix spared to St. path close southerly more was, a slightly As it or in periods of poor visibility, with no sun sights available, was difficult. We homed or in periods of poor visibility, with no sun DF bearings. A bearing was taken, and in on, or tried to fix our position with, radio not have an exact bearing but rather a cone the experienced navigator knew he did according to electrical reception, sea condi- of probability. The size of the cone varied of the DF operator. The cone could be as tions, equipment available and the abilities as ten or more degrees. When you were little as three to five degrees or as much large, but as you approached the DF sta- farther out at sea the cone could be quite and smaller, and you became more and tion the width of the cone became smaller than five degrees in 24 hours, I have formulated “Street’s Law of Probability”. than five degrees in 24 hours, I have formulated Street. (www.caribbeancompass.com/online/march18compass_online.pdf, page 24) Street. (www.caribbeancompass.com/online/march18compass_online.pdf, Remain’, by The Scottish Captain Remain’, by The Scottish following articles in the following articles in ing the hurricane season from June 1st to November 30th, you might have a more from June 1st to November 30th, ing the hurricane season quieter anchorages and then again, you will also miss the relaxed summer. But Another of life’s wonderful dilemmas… (generally) calmer seas. up in the nearest “hurricane hole” of choice, which can work as long as the storm is can work as long of choice, which “hurricane hole” up in the nearest a tendency vessels have hit. The faster commercial one, or not a direct a moderate likely to pass storm that seems a westward-moving in advance of to leave port of Martinique, offshore in the lee south and wait Leewards. They run through the to keep heading farther of the storm to decide if they have monitoring the progress see them on AIS). south or not (you can repeat performance, though the relief cat only just survived, tied up on one of the few on one tied up just survived, cat only the relief though performance, repeat the mooring to swells that had at the time, subjected docks in Nanny Cay remaining track and it more northerly the next day. A slightly all night and into lines popping been so different. could have — MAY 2018 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 30 being coveredbytheowners,and in avesselwhosestoragechargeswere removal ofpersonalitemsorboatgear However, thatdoesnotexplainthe and tookadvantageofthesituation. considered thevesseltobeatotalloss yard, ortheyardmanagementitself, boatyard’s controlwereused. done bylooters,asthekeysunder removal ofitemsfromtheyachtwasnot responsibility forwiringreplacement.)The get therefrigeratorsback,butnoonetook oculars, etcetera,wasmissing.(Theydid cut out!GearsuchashandheldVHF,bin- refrigerators andcompressorshadbeen the boatwasbeingcannibalized— erable (thebushingswerefrozen). done wellandthestartermotorwasinop- by theyard,interiorcleaningwasnot its wayinside.Oncheckingtheworkdone been holedandrainwaterhadalsofound were goingtobeextensiveasthehullhad to startworkingonboatrepairs,which motor repaired. cleaned andtohavetheenginestarter also paidtohavetheinsideofboat the keystoboat,andboatowners boat putbackonstands.Theyardhad paid severalthousanddollarstohavethe pay storagefeestotheboatyard,andalso her back.Theownersthencontinuedto ered totaled,buttheownerspurchased insurance company,theboatwasconsid- aged. Intheirnegotiationswith sel offitsstands,dismastedanddam- footage ontheinternet,showingves- the conditionofvessel. storage costs,butprovidednowordon a creditcardnumbertocoverthemonth’s they madecontact,theboatyardaskedfor yard, unsuccessfullyforawhile.When September, theytriedtocontacttheboat- hurricanes hitthatlocationlast canvas down,butmastinplace. er normalstormconditions—sailsoff, down andappropriatelypreparedtoweath- in a“hurricaneapproved”boatyard,tied from theirstory. ers shouldreviewthelessonslearned tinued afterthewindsstopped.Allboat- found outthatdamagetotheirboatcon- cult formany.Butonecruisingcouple It isassumedthatworkersatthe But worse,theywereshockedtofind In Marchofthisyear,thecouplearrived The boatownersfinallyfounddrone As soonaspossibleafteroneofthebig This couplehadtheiryachthauledout Last year’shurricaneseasonwasdiffi- AVOID DAMAGEDONE was beingcannibalized‘ ’They wereshocked to findtheirboat by JoanConover
sleep in unspoilt anchorages! anchorages! unspoilt in sleep lessto yourkeynight’s and quiet is a time- is information pilotage Street’s x x x yourhas: Street PILOT. primary Only tohave Street’s guides on board as When cruising the Caribbean be sure All eastern Caribbean anchorages information Tidal pilotage harbour and Inter-island AFTER in Don Street’s Caribbean pilots pilots Caribbean Don Street’s in The best anchorages are only only are anchorages best The
THESTORM NOAA (search: Don Street) Street) Don (search: www.imray.com UK/Europe: (search DonaldM. Street) Amazon or iUniverse USA/Caribbean: Order online as youdo. want toutilize.Theyhaveasmuchlose had anyissueswithboatyardsyou ance company;makesuretheyhavenot the fact. case toclaimlossordamagesafter the boatyardstepsback,youhaveno boatyard. Onceyoutakethekeysand vessel onresumingcontrolfromthe that isnotcreatedafterthefact.) (By “immediately”,it’smeanttobealog access, andwhykeyaccesswasrequired. who intheboatyardauthorized insurance ofthecompanytheyworkfor, name/address/contact information/ checked outthekeys,withdates, tractors whohaveaccessedthevesselor written logofallyardpersonnelorcon- contract, beabletoimmediatelyprovidea items removed. and thattheyardisresponsibleforany are consideredundertheirprotection, yard acknowledgesthatALLboatitems ing themthekeys.Makesureboat- tory priortolockinguptheboatandgiv- them acknowledgereceiptoftheinven- the videotoyardmanager,andhave items. Givecopiesoftheinventoryand personal belongingsandotheronboard the yardmanagerorstaff,todocument video walk-throughofyourvesselwith situations —butgetitinwriting. legit, andworkwithownersindifficult vice isnotavailable.)Mostboatyardsare device forusewhencellandinternetser- yard shouldhaveasatphoneorother tus ofyourvessel.(Anyresponsibleboat- within 24to48hoursregardingthesta- should includeaplanforcontactingyou a hitfromnamedstorm.Thecontract responsibilities oftheboatyardincase so, reviewthoseplans. ing usinghavewrittenstormplans,andif and “wouldbedoneright”. the repairswouldbemuchlessexpensive vessel backtotheMed,wheretheysaid engine startermotor,andtransportedthe hull, purchasedandinstalledanew the boatyard,ownerspatched the boatyardmanagement. whose keyswereunderthecontrolof for all the other guides guides other the all for companion pilotage perfect The safe. longer nois nowVenezuela thethem in besteastern the Caribbean ered other guides Street but by considers cov- not are These Martinique. & nouan Carriacou,Can- the & of coasts east of coast east & south the Grenada, coast east & east south include: pilots Street’s crowded. more are include do they anchorages & harbours sowhat fleets charter the to provided are & information Othershore-side guides arefor best
• Discusstheabovewithyourinsur- • Doareversewalk-throughofyour • Theboatyardshould,aspartofyour • Makeanitemizedinventory,anddoa • Haveacontractthatcoversthe • Askiftheboatyardsyouareconsider- Lessons learnedfromthisstory: Rather thantakinglegalactionagainst MAY 2018 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 31 l b dl h ( bl l d publishes articles describ- h l d Caribbean Compass h by Joan Conover h h Relief Efforts Relief to Support Future Future Support to lb l n response to last year’s hurricanes, several cruiser-related groups have worked have worked groups several cruiser-related year’s hurricanes, to last n response provide infor- and groups across volunteer efforts coordinate to better together with can help yachts when disasters future natural event of in the mation Cruiser Groups Unite Unite Groups Cruiser I In Dominica in particular, cruisers from around the Eastern Caribbean have In Dominica in particular, cruisers from around the Eastern Caribbean have Recognizing the difficulty of transporting supplies and linking up volunteer efforts It’s hoped that collaboration between governments, groups and the cruising Working with the International Rescue Group, a 501(c)(3) Public Benefit Nonprofit Nonprofit Public Benefit Rescue Group, a 501(c)(3) the International Working with coalition YachtAid Global (yachtaidglobal. In collaboration with the superyacht aid to the affected islands continues. Nearby Recovery from 2017 hurricane damage Sailboats of all sizes carried relief supplies after last year’s hurricanes. Some were ‘first responders’, others continue the recovery effort today jumped into the hurricane relief effort, starting immediately after Hurricane Maria jumped into the hurricane relief effort, starting immediately after Hurricane Maria by bringing water, tarps and food supplies — creating a ‘boat lift’ of several hundred the vessels over the fall and winter, and they are still helping. Small vessels became ‘first responders’ in areas without land or air access, something that happens when in infrastructures are destroyed, and something boaters have successfully done previous events. after a natural disaster, and learning from last year’s successes and challenges, there is a growing effort to organize the delivery of donated goods and to coordinate volunteer efforts helping to rebuild communities. Ongoing communication and coop- eration among groups and individuals is the key. community will provide the best utilization of efforts as we face a changing envi- a ronment in the Caribbean. Cruisers and other volunteers can and do make tremendous difference. disaster relief. This alliance is creating an ability to link boats with relief supplies to link boats with creating an ability This alliance is disaster relief. activities. with valid volunteer and cruisers communities disaster-hit coastal to deliver aid to that uses boats organization an Seas Cruising Association, the Seven (members.internationalrescuegroup.org), of hosting is in the process cruisers (www.ssca.org), organization for international keeping their The SSCA is Clean Wake program. data as part of their the relevant through and Facebook group, via the SSCA website informed cruising membership the KPK SSB Radio over the marine radio network with its publications, and 8:15EST daily). Channel (8104USB, with a number of other boating- org, see article on this page) and in cooperation of cruiser groups and cruising news related organizations, this informal alliance prepare the small-vessel community to outlets — think “CruiserAid” — is helping It’s hoped the process will efficiently assist in the Caribbean in the coming seasons. to assist now and in the future. link up supplies, volunteers and projects as Grenada and Antigua, St. Lucia and Caribbean neighboring countries, such immediate assistance, as were larger Martinique were exceptional in providing Great Britain. China, France and Cuba countries such as the United States and funds. Cuban teams cleared roads sent work teams, and most sent in significant features left by hurricane damage. But the and trails — they are familiar with the St. Maarten/St. Martin, Puerto Rico and extensive amount of damage in Dominica, issues far beyond a few months’ the Virgin Islands has created humanitarian repair efforts. ing critical post-disaster needs and situations as they change, and how yachts can and how yachts can needs and situations as they change, ing critical post-disaster provides immediate dis- cruisers’ resource Noonsite help. The popular worldwide by both its website data to a broad international audience, semination of critical and twitter feeds. Below: Don’t know what to bring? Water filters and containers can always be put to use Water filters and containers can always by Isla McKechnie Yachts Can Can Yachts In a Disaster, Disaster, a In Offer Real Help Real Offer Visit YachtAid Global yachtaidglobal.org for more information. “We welcome all comers to contact us in advance of committing to moving aid. With “We welcome all comers to contact us in advance of committing to moving aid. With “It’s all about getting the right aid, to the right people, at the right time. Don’t make “It’s all about getting the right aid, to the right people, at the right time. Don’t make While many people in disaster zones will need similar aid supplies in broad catego- Disaster Assistance Relief Team (DART), led by former Navy Seal Grant Dawson, Disaster Assistance Relief Team (DART), led by former Navy Seal Grant Dawson, “The absolute best course is Remote Emergency Medical Technician (REMT),” says “The absolute best course is Remote Emergency Medical Technician (REMT),” says Often yacht crew will be providing the first medical assistance to reach the the Often yacht crew will be providing the first medical assistance to reach Acting as a central command When a natural disaster occurs, “Every disaster is different,” says Drewelow. “The greatest lifesaving activity takes says Drewelow. “The greatest lifesaving “Every disaster is different,” Drewelow has seen firsthand how cruising yachts and superyachts can be some of how cruising yachts and superyachts Drewelow has seen firsthand Last year, many yachts provided untold amounts of assistance to island communi- provided untold amounts of assistance Last year, many yachts If the worst happens and a disaster hits, can cruising yachts offer real valuable and a disaster hits, can cruising yachts If the worst happens that said, a rule of thumb is that most communities that yachts visits have ongoing that said, a rule of thumb is that most communities that yachts visits have ongoing area issues with clean drinking water. If there is zero ground truth coming out of the con- you are going into and you need quick facts, default to getting water filters and put tainers for water. Twenty liter buckets with lids and Sawyer filters can always be to use.” [See https://international.sawyer.com/products/sawyer-pointone-filter- bucket-adapter-kit-1-ft-hose] assumptions, or there’s a high risk that your money and time are spent on less assumptions, or there’s a high risk that your money and time are spent on impactful aid or unneeded aid.” ries like food, shelter and water, Drewelow tells us the specific list of on-the-ground ries like food, shelter and water, Drewelow tells us the specific list of on-the-ground needs is constantly shifting. has also created a Disaster Assistance Response Training course specifically for has also created a Disaster Assistance Response Training course specifically any- superyachts, in partnership with YachtAid Global. DART offers to go to a yacht free where in the world and carry out disaster relief training for superyacht crew as a service in conjunction with YachtAid Global. Carried out over three full days, it trains to do the captain and crew on how to use their resources for maximum impact, and it safely. Drewelow. [See www.remotemedical.com/training/remote-emergency-medical-tech- in nician-remt] “This in-depth medical course prepares the responder to be effective disaster relief situations. disaster-struck region. Whether it’s providing basic first aid, or attempting to cope cope disaster-struck region. Whether it’s providing basic first aid, or attempting to with more serious injuries and illnesses, training can provide an enormous boost on in crew confidence in delivering succor, as well as increase beneficial outcomes the ground. hub, they ensure yachts and aid reach the most people in need possible and are able to assist in prioritizing where aid should be delivered. yachts can immediately contact an organization who’ll direct them to where they can be of most benefit. YachtAid Global is a worldwide yachting charity that has perfected, over 12 years of operation, the art of coordinating yachts, aid suppliers and com- munities in need to ensure vol- unteer yachts quickly reach the worst hit regions. evacuations, food, water, and evacuations, food, water, and shelter. After that initial period, the response shifts to more one of keeping the survivors alive.” Above: Superyachts can deliver impressive quantities of supplies in an emergency Above: Superyachts can deliver impressive place in the first 72 hours and consists of search and rescue, medical emergency, hours and consists of search and rescue, place in the first 72 the first responders in a natural disaster. the first responders ties ravaged by Hurricanes Irma and Maria. With the 2017 hurricane season still Irma and Maria. With the 2017 ties ravaged by Hurricanes Global founder all in the region, we sat down with YachtAid’s fresh in the minds of top pointers on being prepared to help. Mark Drewelow for his help — and if so, how? MAY 2018 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 32 he finisheseachsong.Lifeintheislands. setting sun.Thefamilyonthenextcatamaranclapsas plays classicalguitarinthecockpitasweenjoy Israeli spicesfordinner,withagoodredwine.Max sesame crackersforhorsd’oeuvres;chickenwith Rum punches,goodcheese,smokedsausageand a mooringball,takequickdip,andthenstartdinner. ming andsnorkeling.Thesunisshining.Wepickup island, butthemooringareaiscalm.Peopleareswim- lovely aswepullin.Thewindisgustingoverthe I’ve spentsomenightsrollinginthisbay,butit’s help usrebuildtheseislands.” to theBVI.Wearegladyouhere.need good trip?”Thentheysay,“Thankyouforcomingback amazing tales,andthentheyask,“Areyouhavinga about howtheylivedthroughIrma,andtellus reach backwhenyouaskaquestion.Wewonder people oftheBVI,braveandenduring,smile, months inthecoldnorth.Andthen,people.The memories ofseastoriesreadduringlongwinter three-masted woodenschoonerglidesby,evoking water. Thegreenhillsideshaveaspecialsheen.A when youdropintoawave.Thesunsparklesonthe The sprayiswarmandsalty,comingoverthebow, details asyougothroughyourday.Thingssmellgood. special, andthenyoustartnoticingdelightfullittle diately getapowerful,sensoryfeelingofsomething genny, andheadedupthestrait. reefed themain,startedoutwithadouble-reefed weather, webatteneddownaftersnorkeling,double to 30.EagerforsailingaftermonthsofcoldWisconsin snorkeling. Wind25knots,east-northeast,withgusts The Bight,atNormanIsland,outtoIndians,for needed sailorstoreturn. beach bars?Wedecidedtogo,knowingthattheBVI Would thereberestaurants,andgrocerystores, dry, thrownuponshore.Wouldwehaveaboat? Bitter EndYachtClub:devastated. rans, lotsoffoodandlibations. was moreaboutthecruise:eightguys,twocatama- we strainedtomatchherfinesse.Thistrip,however, Sailing the48.4waslikedancingwithGingerRogers; and hadlovedtheMiata-likeresponseofhelm. St. Luciathepreviousyearwiththreeothersailors, ach waschurning: and theriggingbangedthumpedondeck.Mystom- waves. Drawerswerecrashinginandoutthegalley, the darknessofnight,asboatrolledin Cooper Island.Over.” Motion swung around. Ifollowhimtothebridgedeck. We’re think ourmooring ballbrokeloose.” soft knockonthe door:“Dan.Dan.Areyou awake?I churns. eyeglasses. Idon’tbothertolook around;mystomach drawer that’sbanginginand out, butIcan’tfindmy we rollallnight.”Igoupto the cockpittounloada time ImoorinManchioneelBay. Thewindshifts,and rolling violently.“Damn,”Ithink. “Thishappensevery 1:00 Mooring, DayTwo:ManchioneelBay,CooperIsland. The BVIislikeasuitofbespokeclothing.Youimme- Charter DayTwo:Aquickmotorfromourmooringin Then: HurricaneIrma.SabaRock:destroyed.The I hadsailedaMoorings48.4monohullsouthoutof It wassurrealtospeakthesewordsintotheVHF,in “Mayday, Mayday,Mayday.Sailingvessel 1:30 am,February19th,2018. 1:30 I assumeDavid’s mistaken;we’veprobably just AM AM . 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. Willie T : highand Slow has brokenloose. dragging upwindofusaswedrift.Themooringball firmly fastenedtothemooringball,butballis foredeck. Ourcarefullycleatedmooringlinesarestill blown southandwestoffofourmooring.Wegotothe the GPS,Davidshowsmethatwe’remilesfromshore, land. Therearenolightsanywherenear.Holyshit.On middle oftheSirFrancisDrakeChannel,awayfrom without myglasses,Icantellthatwe’reoutinthe rolling, alot.Thingsarebangingeverywhere.Even Rescue. Onthe secondtry,atiredvoicecomes onthe contact inemergencies —VirginIslandsSearch and even working.First cellphonecall:VISAR,adesignated Mayday.” Noresponse. It’shardtotellifthe VHFis Vessel slowly forward,mostlynoseto thewind. David iswillingtopush.He’s abletokeepusmoving that’s allyouhavetokeep the bowintowind. and arollingsea,youhaveto pushoneenginehardif with twin57-horsepowerdiesels. In30knotsofwind wrapped aroundtheportprop. starboard prop.Thatmeansitprobablycan’talsoget and nowweknowwhereitis:wrappedaroundthe think there’sonlyonelinecomingoffthemooringball, immediately whenweengageit.Thegoodnews: stops running. Starboard enginerestarted.Engaged.Immediately engine: engaged,immediatelystopsrunning. Port engine:engaged,pullingforward.Starboard making becomesimpaired. nected totheball.Indark,understress,decision- cutting theballfree,orjustreleasinglinescon- pletely unclearinretrospect,wedon’tthinkofjust ball istooheavytopullup.Forreasonsthatarecom- line fromthemooringballtrailingunderhull.The stomach intothesea.Iwillbejoininghimsoon. Lance isatthebackrail,gettingreadytoemptyhis trying toseeifwe’recloseanyimmediatehazards. the sea.Davidisathelm,sortingoutGPS,and boat hookistornfromDarrell’shands,andlostinto – ithangsdownwardinthewater.Ashestruggles, off themooringballmusthavesomeweightonend too heavy,andtheconditionsarerough.Theline drag themooringballup,asboatrolls.Theis see Darrelllyingfacedownontheforedeck,tryingto engines, butweneedboatcontrol.Lookingforward,I We knowthelinemightwrapapropifwestart started, butalonglineisrunningoffthemooringball. the legsconnect?Weknowweneedtogetengines ets? Whichsideisfront?Howdoesthestrapbetween figure outhowtogetthemon:wherearethelifejack- a crazyamountoftimetofindthelifejackets,and Emergency. Everybodyup.” panionway. “Everyoneneedsalifejacketon. things motorized. sionate aboutsailing,competent.David,aloverofall “Southwest NorthDakota”.Anon-sailor.Darrell,pas- have noideawherewegone. towards whereourboatwasmooredcloseby,theywill Kevin andhiscrewwakeupinthemorning,look have nooffshoreornighttimesailingexperience.When boats. WeknowenoughtocharterintheBVI,butwe First VHFcall:“Mayday,Mayday, Mayday,Sailing The 4800isabigboat:displacement37,480pounds, The badnews:thestarboardenginestopsrunning Port engine:running.Starboard The decisionismade:starttheengines,despite We huddle,tryingtosortoutourpriorities.Ittakes “All handsondeck,”Iyelldownthestarboardcom- My crew:Lance,recentlyretiredrancherfrom Kevin andIarethedesignatedcaptainsofourtwo Slow Motion .” Noresponse.Again:“Mayday, by DanKnoedler to thegodsofsea. up, IjoinLanceatthebackrailingtomakeanoffering Moorings, andactivatesearchrescue.Hanging vests on.OurVISARmanpromisestocontactThe four crewmembersareuninjured.Yes,wehaveourlife off theGPS.Yes,wehaveoneengineworking.all able toexplainoursituationandgivecoordinates make itverydifficulttocommunicate,butwe’reslowly line. Thehowlingwindandthumpingontheboat think clearly.We arewhowewhengo tosea. whitecaps rolling theboat,itwasagreatstruggle to ous injuryordeath. Withthewindwhistling, andthe situation ofdistress, butnotanimmediaterisk ofseri- we shouldhavecalled“PanPan”, signalinganacute signaling animminentriskof injury ordeath.Perhaps successfully motoredtosafety. Wecalled“Mayday”, mooring buoyloosebeforestarting theengines,and might haveassessedthesituation moreclearly,cutthe ries. Wewere,frankly,unprepared. Experiencedsailors ing violentlyagainsttherocks, andahighriskofinju- have beencatastrophic:floodedcabins,aboatpound- aground beam-onwhilewewereallasleep,itcould Sir FrancisDrakeChannel.Ifwehadhitareeforrun up andrealizedthatwewereafloatinthemiddleof clear thatmostofthedangeroccurredbeforewewoke ing blanketasIstepintothecockpit. the BritishVirginIslandsembracesmelikeawelcom- night, andtocheckthemooringlines.Thewarmairof deck, tomakesurewehaven’tshiftedduringthe putting mycomputerdownnow;I’mheadingouton higher gusts.But,thatdecisionwillhavetowait.I’m even withtheforecastof25knotseast-northeast, are stillonboard.WemaygotoAnegadatomorrow, begun. LanceandIhavenotabandonedthetrip, occurred tothislovelyspot,buttherebuildinghas Gorda Sound.It’stragictoseethedestructionthathas on amooring,justofftheBitterEndYachtClubin dering howwecangetanearlyflighthome.Pullingthe Lance andIaresittingqueasilybythebackrail,won- with Wayneabouttheislandsandrescueservice. over, Darrellhasgonebacktobed.Davidischatting holding itsposition30feetaftofourdinghy.Excitement Tortola, thewatercalming,brightredrescueboat looks totallyrelaxedandunconcerned. then pullshimselfforwardtoboardtheboat. coming torescuethepresident,dropsintodinghy, ghy, andWayne,lookingallthepartofaNavySeal port engineprop.Therescueboatbumpsintothedin- fortunately, thedinghylinehasnotgotteninto ter. Ourdinghyistrailingoffthebackofboat— is over. ground andnevergetbackonanotherboatwhenthis start countingtheminutes.Iswearthatwillkiss to beonboardin30minutes.Ilookatmywatch,and situation wouldhavebeenmuchmoredire. been compromisedwithtwosleepingcrewinside,the onto theshore,whileweweresleeping.Ifonehullhad incredibly luckythatwedidn’tgetblownontorocks,or boat, I’mimaginingtheworst.We’vealreadybeen event. Feelingtheburdenofbeingcaptain ently, emotionally.David,Ithink,isenjoyingthewhole that someoneisabletofunction.We’reallbuiltdiffer- at thehelm,inbetweenboutsofnausea,I’mgrateful when you’reseasick.LookingupatDarrellandDavid night, asIwritethis,I’msittinginmybunkat3:00 soon aswegotbacktoTheMooringsonthatghastly To Wayne,apparently,thewholeeventisnobigdeal. your propinthemorning,andyou’llbeonway.” Wayne cheerfullynotesthat“they’llgetlineoutof boat expertlyintoaservicedock,underoneengine, at Anegadalast Left: Afteralltheexcitement,wereachedharbor Postscript: Lookingbackattheeventsofnight,it’s One hourlater,we’repullingintotheharborat “Hi, mates!”hesayscheerfully.“Whatyougot?”He The rescuecraftappearssuddenlyoffourportquar- Finally, wegetacallback.Thefaintvoicepromises It’s shockinglyhardtodoanythingexceptretch Challenge thrown.Despitemyvowtoflyhomeas Below: Gatheringforourfarewelldinner Mal demer . with storiestotell AM — , MAY 2018 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 33
Ultra was sched- to be Sailor’s Ultra . JoAnne and Bill enjoy writing S/V Spirit of Argo Ultra was backed up to the beautiful jungle, and a few up to the beautiful was backed Ultra Top 10 ‘Haulout in the Jungle’ Tips looked amazing and was floating once again, and the bonus was we were looked amazing and was floating once again, Ultra going back into the water again!” Two days before JoAnne’s birthday, as an early present from Bill, Two days before JoAnne’s birthday, as an of humor in life, and that what does We believe that you must keep a great sense Lake, Texas and both hold 100-ton USCG JoAnne and Bill Harris are from Clear We cannot say enough good things about Edwin, the Shelter Bay boatyard man- We cannot say enough good things about Our Panama haulout schedule had a set deadline, since our visas were to expire since our visas were had a set deadline, haulout schedule Our Panama at Shelter Bay, On the hard on the rungs of the a system using a plastic board strung The next day, we created April of We made arrangements with Cain and 1) Order all the supplies you will need in advance, as you are most sure to run out. 1) Order all the supplies you will need in advance, as you are most sure to run out. 2) Remember that it will rain — and rain a lot. 3) Make alternate plans for the things aboard 4) Plan ahead to prepare easy meals, since you 5) Prepare yourself and your crew for extreme- 6) If you make a daily schedule and review it with 7) Even though you have a schedule and a “back the 8) Stay positive. This will be a huge help in keeping morale high while doing 7) Don’t forget about Happy Hour. Just because you are hauled out does not mean you 10) Make a plan to get to an exciting cruising destination as soon as possible after all, BONUS: Remember that you are in the jungle and to respect the animals. After Ultra’s cruising articles and sharing their experiences. To follow their adventures visit www. cruising articles and sharing their experiences. jandbyachtultraadventure.blogspot.com. so we could service our rigging, and then our friend Ally, cruising guide author Eric so we could service our rigging, and then Bauhaus’ father, made our new chainplates. had arrived early and was waiting for us. uled to launch. It was raining and Victor and cookies he said with a big smile on his When we brought him a hot cup of coffee coming down, but champagne to celebrate face, “Ya’ll are so lucky; this is not rain Ultra out is no exception. We were delighted to not kill you makes you stronger. Hauling our record-length on-the-hard adventure have made it through the challenges of beautiful again after the big-time make- together, and very happy to have the boat over. the second you get away from the crazy off on an exotic adventure. Life is funny: and quickly forget all about the dust, dirt, on-da-hard environment, you decompress sharing a cocktail on a beach or in the fiberglass, paint — and panthers. Of course cruising in the first place. It makes all of bow nets helps us remember why we are trade this lifestyle for anything! the hard work well worth it. We would not Master Licenses. They sail aboard their trimaran, babysitters while we were away. Cain was a star and visited every day to feed Sailor, babysitters while we were away. Cain was morning and remove it in the afternoon. as well as put the ladder in place in the in our absence. Great news: there were no panther issues operated the travel lift, forklift, and boat ager, and his staff. Victor, the foreman who He and his crew removed the mast of trailer, is a truly experienced professional. entire universe is out of whack. There is a famous movie called “Groundhog Day”, Day”, “Groundhog called movie is a famous whack. There is out of universe entire a lot like — sounds Hmmmm before. as the day the same is exactly every day where the boatyard! livin’ in the days getaway We planned a fabulous order to renew them. to leave Panama in and we had reward for — and to be our great anniversary celebrate our 17th wedding to Asia to kept us posi- to look forward to the boat. Having this “hard” work on all of our hard in unison. tive and working the night, our In the middle of had a bit of an issue. our departure we nights before or something meant someone growl, which in Siamese Sailor, made a kitty ship’s cat, on one side of the sugar out the cabin window saw Sailor was onboard. Bill looked other side. OMG! Bill long and sleek black creature on the scoop and a gold-eyed, then ran outside and dragged him in through the window. He grabbed Sailor and of our 15-foot ladder. All creature quickly leapt down the rungs yelled, as the black eye with a panther. racing, as we had just come eye to three of our hearts were until two nights later panther from climbing up. All was well ladder to prevent the in the darkness. This This time, Sailor let out a loud scream he was back for a visit. as it leapt down the to let out a big roar to scare the panther time, Bill ran outside We had to make a new and all. Again our hearts were racing. ladder, blocked rungs while we were gone the boat on the hard for three months plan, as we were leaving not be there to protect were to get onboard again, we would to Asia. If the panther flip side was that being a jungle out there” came to mind. (The Sailor. The phrase “It’s monkeys, sloths, we saw countless howler monkeys, capuchin in a protected jungle, and enjoyed some beautiful hiking.) toucans and parrots, (This is spoken from our experience.) Out in the jungle there is no West Marine, (This is spoken from our experience.) Out in the jungle there is no West Marine, Island Water World, or Budget Marine to be had. You must either make a two-hour round trip to Panama City or order things to be shipped or flown in — a true pain in the $&@. Since rain showers are unpredictable, have plenty of tarps to cover areas where you are working. (They are great for sunshades, too.) that you cannot use when you’re on the hard. No toilets (unless everything goes into a holding tank, or you have a composting head), no gray water from sinks and showers can be drained on the ground, and the keel-cooled fridge/freezer will not operate. You will live out of an ice chest. Fortunately, at Shelter Bay Marina there are client showers and bathrooms on site. will be super-tired after a long day of grinding, sanding, painting, etcetera. ly exhausting days. It is important that everyone exercises tremendous patience at all times. There are countless tasks at hand, but never lose sight of the common goal — which is to get splashed ASAP. your crew, you will begin your day well and every- one will know what tasks need to be executed that day to keep your haulout schedule on track. in the water ASAP” goal, take an occasional day off from the “daily grind” by exploring the amazing jungle sites around you. Stop and smell the frangipanis, as they say. It is important wild- to not forget that you are surrounded by a tropical rainforest full of interesting life and great hiking. necessary but often dirty or difficult haulout tasks. onehave to forget one of the most exciting parts of a cruiser’s day. Nothing like a cold — and if you prefer, it doesn’t have to be alcoholic. It’s the camaraderie that counts. This you’re launched, or to take a fun vacation like we did after the work was over. will give you a “light at the end of the tunnel” to look forward to. “It IS a jungle out there!” gleaming again. Ultra was on the hard for three or later. They were composed PM Ultra mast; back in the water again until around 6:00 ! AM by JoAnne & Bill Harris by JoAnne hard Ultra’s
were still a commercial vessel. Owing to the width of our big trimaran’s Ultra
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But living on the hard is But living on the hard We love our boat, we have had an amazing life full of adventures aboard, and we have had an amazing life full of adventures We love our boat, we Of course the days we spent working involved being covered in dust, dirt, sweat, Of course the days we spent working involved being covered in dust, dirt, sweat, We knew this haulout was going to be much more intense than the one in Grenada. We knew this haulout was going to be much more intense than the one in Grenada. Eventually it had to be done. We deliberately arrived at Shelter Bay Marina, Eventually it had to be done. We deliberately arrived at Shelter Bay Marina, For the next four years, we had hauling out on our to-do list, but we were enjoying For the next four years, we had hauling out on our to-do list, but we were enjoying During our first season in We then began our full-time cruising life, and the annual haulouts continued as We then began our full-time cruising life, and the annual haulouts continued For almost 20 years when we were chartering in Texas, we hauled out every November During the haulout experience, the common goal that resonates in our brains During the haulout experience, the common Our workdays were from 7:30 In most cases, there is not a breath of air, it is hot, there are bugs, there is lots ofIn most cases, there is not a breath of air, Yes, we are talking the full boatyard haulout experience. It can bring the sanest, the full boatyard haulout experience. It Yes, we are talking — with the party lights on! Counter-clockwise from above: Hauling our trimaran at Shelter Bay Marina, Panama; Counter-clockwise from above: Hauling our Bill and Carlos unstepping
have spent 24/7 together aboard for almost ten years. We are a great team: we ran aboard for almost ten years. We have spent 24/7 together over 20 years, and have for years, have known each other for businesses together We enjoy each other’s company. been married 17 years. IN THE JUNGLE, JUNGLE, THE IN paint, fiberglass, epoxy and more. At the end of the day, all we wanted do was to paint, fiberglass, epoxy and more. At the end of the day, all we wanted do was fol- shower and to go to sleep early, so we could get up and do the same thing the your lowing day. Having the boat out of the water is unnatural and it can feel like of sanding, grinding, filling, fairing, and then spraying Awlgrip paint as well as apply- it ing bottom paint. We were wishing we had a smaller boat, since with a trimaran of is like doing a paint job on three boats. To complete her makeover, we used lots Sea Hawk, West System, and Awlgrip products. months, which is the longest haulout we had ever experienced. There was now extensive cosmetic work to be done to have Panama during the dry season, as timing is everything. The annual rainfall in this Panama during the dry season, as timing is everything. The annual rainfall in area of Panama is between 130 and 170 inches. This marina is located in the jungle near the Caribbean end of the Panama Canal and is situated on the Fort Sherman military base built by the US. our cruising adventures so much that we put it off as long as we could. the Caribbean, we hauled the boat at Grenada Marine. We were only doing a bottom job, so it was much easier and soon we were back in the water cruising once again. though beam and our budget, we are limited as to where we can haul out. The next haulout was was at George’s Railway in the historic town of Darien in southern Georgia. This our first railway experience, and we lived aboard at an incline for a little over a month while we worked aboard to repair, sand, paint, and receive USCG inspec- tion. In this yard, we were required to have the employ- ees assist us with some of our work. The up side was that the guys at the local shrimp-processing plant next door would bring us fresh shrimp almost daily. at Bolivar Marine at Bolivar Peninsula. We were out of the water for one month, livedat Bolivar Marine at Bolivar Peninsula. We were out of the water for one month, ofaboard, and did all of the work ourselves. Yes, we are control freaks, so we did most the sanding, filling, fairing, and topsides/bottom painting ourselves, with the exception of a few close friends who assisted us some of the years. We would complete the make- of usover, complete the US Coast Guard inspections, pack up — and then the two would escape on a vacation before our busy charter season started again. every day is, “Get the boat back in the water as quickly as possible. The end result every day is, “Get the boat back in the will be awesome!” sand or mud, there is rain, there is scorching sun, there is dust that covers every- sand or mud, there is rain, there is scorching of work to be done. Not to mention thatthing, and there is an overwhelming amount gray water from the sinks and showers mustthe heads aboard no longer work, and all end up living with a lake below your boat.be collected and disposed of, or else you tightest couple to their breaking point. We are tough, but this on-the-hard lifestyle breaking point. We are tough, but this tightest couple to their whining, please!” cranky. We tease each other and say, “No can make a person MAY 2018 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 34 See why theCaribbean To findouthow youcanmake alasting impactonconservationintheCaribbean andto reefs onwhichwealldepend.We needyourhelptoprotect ourwaters andourwayoflife. worksthroughouttheregion toprotectThe NatureConservancy seas, coastlines, andcoral is worth defending. Join The Nature Conservancy andhelpusDefend Paradise. join ourcampaigntoDefendParadise, visit nature.org/defendparadise . MAY 2018 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 35
WWW.CELEBRITYDACHSHUND.COM ARTEM TKACHENKO , January 4th, 2018 Young Boy Saved by Drone Cameraman After International Business Times Editor’s note: The Glavin’s own blog post about the Editor’s note: The Glavin’s own blog post www.ibtimes.co.uk/young-boy-saved-by-drone- Okay, this happened in The Bahamas, which is not helen-mary-gee — does not indicate that the boat hit a whale; the object struck was unidentified. Gotta love those “strange headline” writers — sometimes fiction is stranger than truth! Swimming in the Path of Sharks ending, and the couple was reported to be strongly ending, and the couple was reported considering investing in another boat. sinking — https://helenmarygee.wordpress. com/2009/05/15/the-promised-update-on-the-loss-of- cameraman-after-swimming-path-sharks-baha- mas-1653776 quite the Caribbean, but anyway… When a young boy took to the water, he had no idea that sharks were sur- rounding him. In a lucky twist of fate, a drone pilot was nearby at the right time trying to catch some aerial foot- age of the gorgeous surroundings. Artem Tkachenko immediately alerted the boy to the situation. The by Alex J. Coyne by Alex , June 10th, 2009 , the yacht was filled with water within the Stranger Than Fiction: Fiction: Than Stranger British Couple’s Yacht Sunk by Whale The Telegraph www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/central- The worst most landlubbers have to worry about on Clockwise from left: Crusoe the debonair dachshund visiting the Caribbean; start a pizzeria aboard — why not?; Clockwise from left: Crusoe the debonair the right of the picture to his followers a drone photographer alerted the boy at in Caribbean americaandthecaribbean/5496679/British-couples- yacht-sunk-by-whale-in-Caribbean.html vacation is whether or not they left the oven on and someone is feeding the cats back home. But for cruis- ers Paul and Helen Glavin, a UK couple from Dorset, the worst was when their boat collided with an object near the British VIrgin Islands. According to Telegraph hour, forcing the couple to grab their emergency sup- ply kit and abandon their vessel — with Helen running back for her shoes, noting that she didn’t want to be rescued wearing sailing boots! The story has a happy rant in the US Virgin Islands. The vessel itself took the rant in the US Virgin Islands. The vessel to custom- couple more than two and a half years they’ve served build, and according to their website to happy more than 7,000 New York-style pizzas Caribbean customers.
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The Daily Mail , September 19th, 2017 . , May 20th, 2014 Pizza Pi Weird Headlines from the Caribbean the from Headlines Weird Their website (www.pizza-pi.com) notes that “Pizza Pi Thoughts of sailing in the Caribbean call up images Bloomberg, September 3rd, 2015 www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2015-09-03/ We’ve read a lot about celebrities and their dogs, but This Couple Dropped Everything to Open a Pizza The Daily Mail www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/article-2634883/Dog- Dog Dresses as Pirate, Sailor and Shark on When natural disasters strike, animals are affected When natural disasters strike, animals The Virginian Pilot https://pilotonline.com/news/local/ Woman Chartered Plane to Rescue 300 Animals Woman Chartered Truth is often stranger than fiction. What’s Truth is often stranger pizza. They opened up a truly one-of-a-kind pizza venue at Christmas Cove in St. Thomas — a boat known as is a concept dreamt up by a young couple too naive to know it would never work and too stubborn to give up,” and that they are currently the top-rated restau- of gorgeous, rippling waters, cocktails and fresh air. To Tara and Sasha Bouis, a couple from the US city of Chicago, the Caribbean also this-couple-dropped-everything-to-open-a-pizza-boat-in- the-caribbean what about celebrity dogs? Meet Crusoe, the appropri- ately named dachshund who is more travelled than most. Just how much of a celebrity is he? His Facebook page has 2.3 million “likes” and he’s even starred in his own film about his travels called ‘Wieners of the Caribbean’. He has sailed while dressed up as a pirate, sailor and shark, as Boat in the Caribbean dresses-pirate-sailor-shark-Caribbean-holiday.html There’s a large amount of debate among pet owners whether they should or should not dress up their dogs for special occasions — but we’d say Crusoe seems to be enjoying it. Read the book, called of the Wiener Dog Extraordinaire site at www.celebritydachshund.com. Caribbean Holiday ed on this incredible story of rescue: When Hurricane ed on this incredible story of rescue: When Sali Irma struck the US Virgin Islands last September, in need sprang into action and decided to fly animals then came of rescue to her farm in Virginia — but Gathering Hurricane Maria. Sali wasn’t to be stopped: funds into the donations and putting some of her own for the ani- endeavour, she arranged a charter flight Bravo! mals two days ahead of the second hurricane. as much as people. Sali Gear, a Virginia Beach native, as much as people. Sali Gear, a Virginia Caribbean as made it her mission to save pets in the Island Dog co-founder of non-profit organization Rescue (www.islanddog.org). article_12bed6c6-486a-5a6d-aedf-72d24ee6ed60.html as Hurricane Maria Bore Down as Hurricane Maria the weirdest thing that’s ever happened to the weirdest thing From the woman you while in the Caribbean? plane to rescue dogs from a who chartered a who travels in costume, hurricane, to a dog who alerted a swim- to a drone cameraman took a closer look at the mer to sharks, we some of the most unusu- news and collected the Caribbean. al headlines from MAY 2018 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 36 on theconstellationLeo.Tonightyouwillfinditright closest pointtotheBeehiveClusteronMay20th. unlit sideoftheMoon.HoweverMoonreachesits easier toseeonMay19thbecauseitisjustoffthe tains theBeehiveCluster.Thisclusterofstarswillbe from thateventtoreachEarth. explode itwouldhavetaken500yearsforthelight 1st. Knowthatifwearearoundtoseethisstar star toreappearinthepredawnhoursaroundJuly nova, appearingbrighterinthenightsky.Expectthis its lifeandisonedayexpectedtoexplodeasasuper- the nextfewdays.Betelgeuseisreachingendof Betelgeuse. Orioncontinuestosinkinthewestover the constellationOrionanditswell-knownstar ed justsouthofVenus.LeftortheMoonare will seeJupiterrisingintheconstellationLibra. day, isnowslightlyabovetheMoon.Lookingeastyou horizon. Venus,gettingalittlehigherintheskyeach Aldebaran sharingtheheavensabovewestern about stars? approaches toEarth.Whatsongsdidtheywrite names oftheseasteroidsthatarenowmakingclose Music hasitsinfluence,asshowninFigure1bythe in Bridgetown,Barbados57dayslater. RA II steering oarandoceancurrentstocrosstheAtlantic. That tripwasstrictlyadriftvoyage.Hereliedon just thatinareedboatnamed never developed?Wouldyougo?ThorHeyerdahldid a GPS?Whatifthescienceofcelestialnavigation would youliketosetsailacrosstheAtlanticwithout weather forecasting.Wetrustitfornavigation.How ments aboardsatellitesdidn’texist?Werelyonitfor navigation andcommunications. ronment, Earthorspacescience.Othersgatherdatafortrackingships,intelligence, or lessthanonefoot.Therearethousandsofsatellitesthatcollectdataontheenvi- tion imagingfromspace.Commercialventuresofferaresolutionof25centimetres, someone iswatchingyou?Somesatellitesdojustthat.Satellitesofferhigh-resolu- think abouthowthattechnologyinfluencesoureverydayactivities.Doesitfeellike be morethan1,500satellitesloomingoverhead.Chancesaremostpeopledon’t remain stationary.Atanygivenmomentandatgeographiclocationtherecould or appearasquaintlittlespecksoflight.Somewilltransittheheavenswhileothers The SkyfromMid- The Moonhasshifteditspositionandisclosingin Monday, May21st The heartoftheCancerCrabconstellationcon- Saturday -Sunday,May19th–20th The Moon’sdailyprogressioneastwardhasitlocat- Thursday, May17th A clearskyisrequiredtoseetheMoonand Wednesday, May16th Space andastronomyisnotallaboutscience. 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GEORGE’S AREA appear in the Continued from previous page previous page from Continued Friday, June 8th ship In Greek mythology, Jason sailed the Saturday, June 9th Tonight marks the peak of the Herculids meteor shower. Unlike other meteor Wednesday, June 6th approaches Third Quarter phase. It has As it passes through Aquarius, the Moon Pollux (with its orbiting planet) is the brightest star in the constellation Gemini. Today is the 160th Anniversary (1858) of the discovery of Donati’s Comet. This Donati’s Comet. This Anniversary (1858) of the discovery of Today is the 160th Which heavenly body will house the first habitat for humans? The Moon or Mars. for humans? The Moon the first habitat body will house Which heavenly Saturday, June 2nd June Saturday, from is active The shower evening. begins this shower meteor Scutids The June showers that require getting up after 0100 hours, this one is viewable when the sky showers that require getting up after 0100 hours, this one is viewable when the darkens, as Hercules is already high in the northeastern sky. The number of shoot- from ing stars is variable but there could be up to 72 per hour. This shower runs May 19th through June 19th. completed three fourths of its orbit around Earth since the last New Moon. In seven completed three fourths of its orbit around Moon once again, becoming nearly in line days (on June 13th) it will become a New with the Sun. This evening Venus is located south, sitting on the shoulder of Pollux. Throughout this period Venus is slowly passing through Gemini. From all accounts the comet was considered to be a spectacular sight. considered to be a spectacular sight. From all accounts the comet was to orbit the Sun, so don’t expect to see it Unfortunately, it takes over 1739 years until the year 3597. Pollux. As gods, they were considered to accompanied by the twins Castor and among the stars that make up the constel- be the protectors of sailors and placed lation Gemini. Jason’s ship, the a constellation. long-period comet was discovered by the Italian astronomer Giovanni Battista Giovanni Battista was discovered by the Italian astronomer long-period comet ever photographed. naked eye, it was one of the first comets Donati. Visible to the Ponder the advancements in science that will make that possible as you view the that possible as science that will make advancements in Ponder the 2200 hours, Moon to rise around Mars. Look for the of the Moon and conjunction occurred Mars’ autumnal equinox later. Incidentally, Mars a few minutes followed by on May 22nd. June 2nd through July 29th, with a peak occurring on June 27th. The debris field on June 27th. The with a peak occurring through July 29th, June 2nd small. shooting stars is relatively actual number of be widespread so the appears to from June Meteoric Association, was by the Italian record of this shower The earliest 30th, 1869 to 1872. 25th through — Clockwise from above: Donati’s Comet as painted by William Turner in 1859; Clockwise from above: Donati’s Comet as the center of the Milky Way; an artist’s rendition of the black hole at of the Milky Way the Moon and Saturn in line with the center MAY 2018 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 38 Central America. Swietenia macrophylla Swietenia mahogani of colourscanbestriking. the woodclosertobarkhavingalighter,almostyellowish,hue.Thiscombination creations tolife.Thewood’scolorrangesfromalightsalmonfairlydarkred,with craftspeople allovertheworld,whetherluthiersorcabinetmakers,tobringtheir crafted intofinefurniture.Ithasbecomeanextremelypopularhardwoodfor Mahogany —TooGood LOOK OUTFOR… tected underCITES.ThereareplantationsinAsia,butimportationiscontrolled. were constructedofmahogany.Itisnowconsidereda“vulnerable”tree,andpro- rials. AslateastheSecondWorldWar,smallernavalships,suchPTboats, shatter whenhitbyprojectiles,madeitavaluableadditiontotheshipbuilders’mate- wood’s excellentcombinationofstrength-to-weightratio,andthetendencytonot in theCaribbean,especiallyforshipbuilding,treeswereoverharvested.The these trees. leeward beaches.TheAnseCaritinareainMartiniqueisanexcellentplacetosee leaves ifthereistoomuchseaspray.Thetreesseemtodowellalongwell-protected soil isn’taproblem,buttoomuchsaltisdetrimental—itcangetburnsonthe water togetagoodstart,butonceestablished,itisquitedroughtresistant.Sandy ing sapling. can ensurethattheseedsarereleasedwhenthereissufficientwaterfordevelop- breaking, butwilleventuallybreakdownundertheinfluenceofelements;this blood sugarcontrolindiabetics.Thesetoughseedpodscanfallquitefarwithout skin. Whilenotedible,itdoeshavesomemedicinalqualities,includinghelpingwith medium brown,andmaybringtomindapearorsapodillawithanextremelythick is hometoanumberofwingedseeds.Thefruitfiveeightcentimetreslong, is headingintotherainyseason.Atmaturity,bothtreesdevelopawoodyfruitthat attention, butthefragranceverywellmight.Thebesttimetocatcholfactorytreat inches), livingformorethanthreecenturiesifgiventhechance. son, cangetupto60metrestall(200feet)andhasleaves50centimetres(20 when theyfirstappear,andprogressingtogreen.TheBigLeafvariety,incompari- 12 to25centimetres(fiveteninches)long,startingoutasabrightredorpink The smoothbarkoftheyoungertreesgetsrougherovertime.leavesarearound true productsofthetropics,astheydon’tdowellwhentemperaturedrops. and canhandlesandiersoil.BigLeafMahoganyismoreofarainforestdweller.Bothare ences inthetwotypesoftrees.SmallLeafMahoganygrowsfaster,prefersdrierclimates, species. BothareknownasWestIndianMahogany. throughout theworld.Therehasalsobeencross-pollinationobservedbetween Honduran Mahogany)originallyhailsfromCentralAmerica,andwasalsospread throughout therestoftropicalworld. native toFloridaandtheCaribbeanbeforeEuropeansstartedpropagatingit something specialtolookoutfor. Known astheSmallLeafMahoganyorCubanMahogany, There aretwowell-knowntypesofmahoganynativetotheCaribbeanBasin. Mahogany isawell-knownwood.Thenameelicitsvisionsofrich,red,warmwood, As youtravelthroughtheCaribbean,everymonththere’s Because oftheinitialdemandformahoganywoodwhenEuropeansfirstarrived While initsearlygrowingstages,aWestIndianMahoganysaplingneedssufficient The SmallLeafspecieshasasmallgreenish-yellowflowerthatwon’tcatchyour Small LeafMahoganycangrowtoaheightofapproximately30metres(100feet). Small LeafMahoganyobviouslyhassmallerleaves,buttherearealsootherdiffer- for ItsOwnGood! wasthefirsttobediscoveredandexploitedbyEuropeans. wasdiscoveredbytheEuropeanswhentheyreached by LynnKaak S. macrophylla (BigLeafMahoganyor Swietenia mahogani was It isthenationaltreeofbothDominicanRepublicandBelize grows throughouttheCaribbean. Mahogany, aneleganttreewithbeautifulandusefulwood, Come to Plenty ofmooringsandlarge dinghy dock for easy access to therestaurant +bar SAINT LUCIA‘S MOST PICTURESQUE WATERFRONT ALFRESCO DINING Phone: (758) 451-4974 VHF Radio Channel 16 Free Wi-Fi Free 16 Channel Radio VHF 451-4974 (758) Phone: Complimentary 3-course mealfor theCaptain withpartiesof6ormore Exclusive to theisland,enjoy oneofseveral SteakStone menuoptions! 3 billiard tables complimentary to patrons ofDoolittle‘s Happy hourdailyfrom 5-7pmand10-11pm Light provisioning available including ice DOO IN BEAUTIFUL MARIGOT BAY Open from 8am -midnight daily much or DOO little? 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Some of you will be familiar you will be familiar Some of The The Royal Tern is the second with this majestic seabird; it is a majestic seabird; it with this sub- the tropical and resident of of the Americas tropical shores rang- with post-breeding presence from ing as far north as Maryland, the win- where it migrates during as Brazil ter months as far south and Peru. ing ‘’the greatest fisherman’’ fisherman’’ ing ‘’the greatest for greatest, (Maximus is Latin Greek for Thalasseus is Ancient by its fisherman), is identifiable pearly-white basic plumage of silvery- underparts and crown, wings, long grey mantle and upper dark legs pale orange bill, short patch around and a black shaggy the back of the head — during the breeding season both sexes devel- op an elongated, black cap. Juvenile birds have pale legs, dusky upper-wing feathers, dark- spotted upperparts and a shorter, sooty-tipped tail. Immature indi- viduals, however, are quite diffi- cult to distinguish, as they resem- ble the adults in basic plumage — look out for darker upper-wing and tail feathers. largest tern in the and can be confused with the slightly larger Caspian Tern. One easy way to tell them apart is the distinct black tip on the end of the Caspian Tern’s sunset-red bill —
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The Caribbean Sea is home to ten species of tern. Among them is the Royal Tern, a beautiful, slender bird that slender bird that Royal Tern, a beautiful, Among them is the ten species of tern. Sea is home to The Caribbean This beautiful aerial diver is known on many Caribbean islands’ as the ‘’egg bird’’, since it was a source of egg This beautiful aerial diver is known on many Caribbean islands’ as the ‘’egg bird’’, While preparing for this article, I took several field trips to a popular seabird spot on the west coast of GrenadaWhile preparing for this article, I took several field trips to a popular seabird spot The hatchling is born covered in creamy-coloured, cinna- After copulation takes place a depression is scraped in the During the West Indies breeding season — from April to July — Royal Terns form small, dense colonies on remote During the West Indies breeding season THE ROYAL ROYAL THE Royal Terns usually forage for small fish around lagoons and mangroves, Royal Terns usually forage for small fish then diving flying several metres above the water and in flight flashes like alabaster in the sun — turning, twisting, dipping and diving into the sea with the agility and sea with the agility and diving into the twisting, dipping in the sun — turning, like alabaster in flight flashes winged ballerina. grace of a harvesting to communities, a custom that greatly decreased its numbers and which still persists in some places. harvesting to communities, a custom that greatly decreased its numbers and which from sea pollution, habitat loss Currently, as with all seabirds, the Royal Tern faces additional challenges ranging article, the breeding season is to human disturbance, and climate change. Nevertheless, as I conclude my to join their annual gathering, approaching and the Royal Terns have moved away to more secluded areas in order initiate courtship rituals, find a suitable partner and bring forth new life. and spent many hours watching a group, or ‘’highness’’ of Royal Terns — all in basic plumage, 20 to 30 individualsand spent many hours watching a group, or ‘’highness’’ of Royal Terns — all in basic they would approach the shore.roosting on a distant wreck. One morning I waited patiently for hours hoping that to the sky and came within rangeI found a rock to sit on and held fast to my binoculars until eventually several took calling out ‘’keereet’’, possiblyof my camera lens. Dressed in early morning light they circled the bay, occasionally ballerinas. One came within 30to alert the group that prey had been sighted — soon the sky was alive with winged water, producing a maelstromfeet and hovered, momentarily, 40 feet in the air before plunging into the shimmering a nearby Magnificent Frigatebirdof spray as it picked up a fish from just under the surface. In doing so, it alerted for the larger bird. who attempted to steal its meal, although the tern’s swiftness proved to be too much ly packed chicks remain until fledging at four to five weeks by predators; the tiny, vulner- old. This ‘’nursery’’ arrangement decreases the chance of the chick being detected over the sand. A large portion able nestlings instinctively huddle together, undulating as one like a stream flowing and recognizing their own chick of time is spent sleeping until parents arrive with a meal, calling out repeatedly their parents on long-distance by its answering call. Although these youngsters will soon be able to accompany to attain sexual maturity. Royal flights, they remain under parental care until eight months old and take four years old. Terns enjoy a long lifespan, with the oldest recorded individual being over 30 years mon-spotted down and is able to leave the nest within one day to join the sand and one dark-spotted, whitish-brown egg is laid. This nest is prone to flooding — thus, it is assumed that the Royal Tern’s custom of regularly defecating on the nest’s rim is designed to reinforce it, as the droppings harden under the hot sun, clumping the grains of sand together. Incubation takes place within a month and both parents share responsibilities in providing the egg with care and protection. However, the male Royal Tern continues to pro- vide the female with fish offerings even though the courting period is over — indeed, courtship feeding occurs through- out the breeding cycle except when rearing the hatchling. Initially courtship feeding is a form of display that will help the female assess how her potential mate will fare as a future provider for the chicks. Later, during copulation and nesting, it gives the female the extra, critical nourishment needed for egg laying, and finally, during incubation its objective is to maintain the bond between the pair, which is particularly relevant as both parents feed the little one. sandy cays, isolated open beaches, inaccessible low islands and sandbars. Courtship involves vocalizations and sandy cays, isolated open beaches, inaccessible the ground, or in the sky, taking the form of spiraling flight. Courting curious displays that can take place on displaying a fish offering to a prospective mate, while the female holds begins when the male flies over the colony identical to a chick begging food from its parent. However, once he his attention by adopting an attitude almost take place: she accepts the fish and eats it instantly, they both engage reaches her, a few different scenarios might if the size falls below her standards. Once the pair bonds, the male in a tug-of-war, or she may refuse it altogether with neck extended upwards and increases the displaying by strutting in a circling motion around the female, a third bird will attempt to folded wings held outward from the body, forming a skirt. Often, during copulation, for mates, is generally attrib- disrupt the coupling; curiously, this well documented behavior, signaling competition identical. Unpaired females can uted to males, even though it is impossible to be certain, as both sexes look capable mates until paired. equally benefit from copulation interference by guaranteeing the availability of however, the latter does not occur in the Lesser Antilles. Until recently the Royal Tern was thought to have two however, the latter does not occur in the subspecies: the bird is in fact a different species entirely, more closely related to the recent DNA analysis shows that the African of the two species is imminent. Lesser Crested Tern. An update on the classification MAY 2018 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 40 SSB WeatherSources forSummer
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Readers, Readers, & Compass Compass The people of Dominica would all say hi and strike The people of Dominica would all say hi HOPE YOU HAVEN’T LEFT YET I hope anyone heading from the Caribbean to the US LE DANGER ISOLE There is a small isolated reef in Cul-de-Sac Marin, Our friend Eric Theiry (on Our friend the city of Roseau where the fishermen’s dock was the city of Roseau where the fishermen’s enlisted a washed out. He bought a truckload of wood, to rebuild few of the local guys and worked three days the kids are it, complete with a boarding ladder. Now can safely get diving off it again and the townspeople on/off the boats. town. We felt up conversations as we walked through fortunate that we could help in our small way while we were in Dominica. Arlene Huber S/V Wahoo Dear or Canadian East Coast or Europe hasn’t left already. Given my decades of experience with Atlantic passage- making and weather, I always recommend that boats not leave the Caribbean until the end of the first week in May. Don Street Glandore, Ireland Dear ing tours, eating at restaurants and shopping. We and shopping. at restaurants eating ing tours, different as many around to the money to spread tried tomatoes buying was If someone as we could. people We from another. lady, I bought them from one supplies that we didn’t on oil and boat stocked up yet. really need YOUR STORE FOR YOUR FRESH MEAT PRODUCE , www. Compass ) and Glenn and I went OPEN NOW! MurDina Continued from previous page previous page from Continued Many people donated food and supplies to the elder- Glenn bought a belt for a crippled man who was los- Over 20 cruisers spent an afternoon touching up But this year was a little different in the wake of the But this year was a little different in the Every year they hold a Yachtie Appreciation Week Yachtie Appreciation hold a year they Every ly, and money for a new refrigerator to an organization that brings meals to the elderly. We spent money tak- ing his pants as he walked across the street with his crutches, and a toy truck for a three-year-old who had been playing with a cutout picture of a car. Steve and Tina got new shoes for a PAYS operator’s sons. They gave him a VHF radio so he could communicate with the cruisers and we gave him a raincoat so he wouldn’t get soaked while he’s out there on his boat. paint at a primary school. We noticed a lot of debris and garbage in their playing field, so a few days later, Steve and Tina (from back and picked up trash. Cruisers at the PAYS pavilion in Portsmouth island as a devastation caused when Maria hit the year, cruisers Category 5 hurricane last year. This up, including came to help Dominica. 74 boats showed Association many members of the Salty Dawg Sailing (www.saltydawgsailing.org), eager to offer humanitari- an aid. Here is a summary of some of the things we were able to accomplish: where they have special tours and beach parties to beach parties tours and special they have where (See to visit their island. cruisers for coming thank the YAW 2018 in last month’s report on — caribbeancompass.com/online/april18compass_ online.pdf.) 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