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Cover Photo: Sea Cloud as seen from Sea Cloud II, which was built in 2001 as a sister ship. Sailing aboard the original 1931 Sea Cloud is a dream come true for sailor/writer D’Arcy O’Connor. See his story on page 20
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Click Google Map link below to fi nd the Caribbean Compass near you! http://bit.ly/1fMC2Oy APRIL 2016 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 4 dock intheShallowDraftHarbouratBridgetown.The &Updates Info Barbados has extended its welcome to visiting yachts with the recent completion of a new Barbados hasextendeditswelcometovisitingyachtswiththerecentcompletionofanew More YachtBerthsinBarbados Kaya AtomZ IBS b/v Bonaire Jolly Harbour Star Marine Antigua &Barbuda durable andtechnologicallyadvancedsailspossible. Built bysailmakersdedicatedtobuildingthefinest, most FOR 5YEARSOR50,000MILES OUR OCEANPLUSSAILSAREGUARANTEED Roseau Center Dominica Marine Dominica Kapiteinsweg #4 Zeilmakerij Harms Curacao Kingston PJG Jamaica True BlueStGeorge Turbulence Sails Grenada 600-foot longdockfacilityiscom- Panama City Regency Marine Panama 30 BldAllegre Voilerie DuMarin Martinique
cues andentertainment,otheractivities. resulted inovernightanchoragepatrols,safemooringballs,regulargroupbarbe- tour guides,taxidrivers,restaurantowners,andothers.Ourgroupcooperationhas charterers. Ourmembersincludegovernmenttrainedandlicensedmarineland Prince RupertBayareaofDominica,asafeandenjoyablelocationforcruisers for theremainderofseason. year, andwillbeavailableforUS$10pernightcustomersofanyPAYSmember nants areinstorageawaitingassemblyandplacement. been castatthePAYSPaviliononshore,and40moreballs,tackles,lines,pen- ten newmooringshavebeenplacedintheBay,sevenmooringblocks provide securityforvisitorswhileensuringmoreboatscanfitinthefavouredareas. of thebayforthosewhoprefertousetheiranchor,andindeedintentionis of yachtsvisitingDominica. 50 newmooringssolelyfortheuse years, thepresentplanistoinstall safe mooringsinstalledinpast Dominica. Supplementingtheeight corner ofPrinceRupertBayin cal mooringsystemforthenorthern properly maintained,yeteconomi- of aprogramtoprovidesecure, announce thesignificantprogress Government ofDominica, Passage Opportunitiesandthe Security (PAYS),alongwithOffshore Portsmouth AssociationofYacht or (246)434-6100EXT.4202. [email protected] way tomakethisareality. Marie, allofwhomwentouttheir Alkins andActingCEODavidJean- Captain BillyFergussonandCalvin Harding andhisboard,especially Port IncledbyChairmanDavid Richard SealyandtheBarbados and InternationalTransportMinister the workofMinisterTourism and alaundryarea.Itisthanksto plus clearancefacilities,washrooms plete withshorepowerandwater, Rodney Bay Rodney BaySails St Lucia Fajardo, PuertoRico Atlantic Canvas&Sail Puerto Rico PAYS isanassociationofyachtserviceprovidersdedicatedtoproviding,inthe The newmooringswereavailableforfreeduringYachtieAppreciationWeekthis As oftheend“YachtieAppreciationWeek”inFebruary[ Please notethatitisintendedspacewillalwaysbeavailableinthesecurepart Laurie Corbettreports:The Economical MooringsinDominica Secure, Maintainedand For moreinformationcontact [email protected] Tel: (284)4942569 Road Town,Tortola Road ReefMarina Doyle SailmakersBVI,Ltd British VirginIslands Chaguramas AMD Trinidad &Tobago Blue Lagoon Barefoot YachtCharters St. Vincent Draft Harbour Bridgetown’s Shallow to thenewfacilityin now availablethanks yachts inBarbadosis More dockagefor [email protected] Tel: (246)4234600 St Philip Six Crossroads Doyle OffshoreSails,Ltd Barbados Christiansted Wilsons' CruzanCanvas USVI StCroix —Continued onnextpage see reportonpage11 ], APRIL 2016 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 5
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. THE AM In 2015 just four countries accounted for slightly more than 50 percent of all report- slightly more than 50 percent countries accounted for In 2015 just four at www.safetyandsecuritynet.com/ CSSN 2015 annual report is available The complete St. Vincent Guest Killed in Wallilabou, German Charter IT manager, Arnold Griff, a 48-year-old German charter guest Martin On March 4th, Wallilabou Bay: once famous as a setting for the ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ film, Wallilabou Bay: once famous as a setting for the ‘Pirates of a visiting sailor but now in ill repute as the site of the assault-related death ers, marinas and storage facilities may be responsible. storage facilities may be ers, marinas and (18), St. St. Vincent & the Grenadines yachts in the Caribbean: ed crimes against (6). (6) and French St. Martin Lucia (9), Honduras cssn-annual-report-2015-reported-crime-yachts-caribbean a yacht masked assailants boarded shot and killed when two was reportedly on the west coast of the island of St. Vincent at approx- anchored at Wallilabou Bay imately 1:30 what we do and the way we do it. we do it. what we do and the waywhat we do and the way
CHRIS DOYLE Close to: Continued from previous page Continued from Caribbean Yacht Crime 2015 Annual Report Available primary mission is the collec- The all-volunteer Caribbean Safety and Security Net’s reported crime against CSSN has recently released its Annual Report 2015 on The Government of Dominica has demonstrated its support for this project by The Government of Dominica has demonstrated its support Offshore Passage Opportunities was begun by Hank Schmitt of New York as a crew by Hank Schmitt of New Opportunities was begun Offshore Passage tion and dissemination of accurate information relating to crimes against yachts in tion and dissemination of accurate information relating decisions about how and the Caribbean, enabling visiting sailors to make intelligent and information avail- where they cruise. This is accomplished through the resources Facebook, Twitter and RSS able on their website (www.safetyandsecuritynet.com), historic information on report- feed. The CSSN website includes all of the current and and information and ed incidents. Also you can see all posts (see News & Reports), security for cruisers. links to a variety of other resources related to safety and were more violent incidents yachts in the Caribbean. According to the report, there compared to 2014. There in 2015, but burglaries decreased by 53 percent in 2015 either stored ashore or on a were fewer reports of breaking into unoccupied yachts, improved security by cruis- mooring during the off-season. Increased awareness and donating some of the money necessary for the construction of the mooring blocks, donating some of the money necessary for the construction and promising an annual budget for their maintenance. networking service and now has 1,900 members who rely on Hank for news, orga- who rely on Hank for and now has 1,900 members networking service major funds charity opportunities. The and rallies, and now, nized group passages OPO members. this project were raised among necessary for — APRIL 2016 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 6 and theCSTassociation. on boardforoneormoreweekswithallcostscoveredbytheships Sail TrainingmembervesselstakeCaribbeanyoungstersastrainees vessels aremembersofCaribbeanSailTraining.Allthe Caribbean whiledoingsailtraininginthetropicalwaters.About60 next editionoftheTallShipsDay. and tallshipshavealreadyshowninterestinsailingalongthe school kidsavailablenextyearasseveralothersailtrainingvessels mainly cruiseshipguestsonboard,aswellby Europe withtheirvessel. board whodepartedrightafterthedaysailviaAzoresto Wylde Swan School tookpartina“MaritimeExperienceDay”onboardthe Great BaypastSimpsoninthedirectionofAnguilla. Chopin Training Vessels—theDutchship their intentiontoparticipateinthenextevent. 2nd, 2017. ing theSt.MaartenHeinekenRegattawillberepeatedonMarch announced thatthesuccessfulTallShipsDayheldlastmonthdur- questioning butasofthatdatehadnotbeencharged. on March7ththatanunidentifiedsuspecthadbeendetainedfor to Europe. arrangements fortheotheroccupantsofyachttoreturn moned andarrivedwithin20minutes,thegovernmentmade shooting. Cashandcreditcardswerestolen. wife andchildren,werereportedlyaboardtheyachtduring wound tohisleftshoulder.AtotaloftenGermans,includingGriff’s — Visit www.CaribbeanSailTraining.comformoreinformation. Every year,moreandCSTmembervesselsarevisitingthe Caribbean SailTrainingwillhavespaceformanyyoungstersand The sailingwascoordinatedbythevessel Youngsters andteachersfromSt.Maarten’sDominicHigh This year’sTallShipsDaysawfourCST-memberandSail Several SailTrainingVesselsandTallShipshavealreadyindicated The non-profitassociationCaribbeanSailTraining(CST)has Tall ShipsDayinSt.Maarten-MartintoRepeat2017 SVG PoliceSuperintendentRuthJacobstoldTheAssociatedPress According tolocalnewsreports,theSVGCoastGuardwassum- Thecaptainoftheyacht,ReinholdZeller,63,survivedagunshot Continued frompreviouspage A finesight.TallshipscruisingoffSt.Maarten/St.Martinon Ships Day2016.Alongwithregularcrewsaboardthevessels and localstudentsteachersfromSt.DominicHighSchool , plus whilethePolishvesselhadabout35youngtraineeson Mercedes were trainees,passengersfromvisitingcruiseships, and Eldorado Wylde Swan —sailingtogetherfrom Mercedes, , thePolish Eldorado whichhad Fryderyck .
CARIBBEAN SAIL TRAINING APRIL 2016 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 7 APRIL 2016 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 8 St. Maarten. Tortola, sotwoalmostidenticallypaintedMelgeswillbeseeninthewatersaround races variousotherregattaswithdifferentboats. Caribbean regattas.Healsoco-organizestheSt.MartinLaserChampionshipand Bernaz, BenoitMeesemaker,JoepGroenendijkandBernardFourierinmost hull wasgetting“soft”—abigchallengeforthishighlycompetitiveteam. be replaced.IthadbeensailedintheroughCaribbeanwaterssince1998and years bythewell-knownCaribbeanshipchandlery. hand Melges24atthebeginningofFebruary;hewillbesponsoredforanotherthree Place section,pages49through51. new Seajet038TAISHOnow. even highlyexperiencedprofessionalswhothoughtthey’dseenitallbeforenow! other moretraditionalformulations,Taisho’sabilityatrepellingfoulinghasstaggered based alternatives. litres —roughlyaboutthesameprice,orevencheaperthanotherqualitycopper- to apply,butisnotexcessivelyexpensiveeitherandpricedat290Eurosforfive percent copper! percent ECONEA®hasthesameperformanceeffectasantifoulingmadewith50 leaching (eroding)rate.Infacttestshaveshownthatantifoulmadewithjustfive strong, brightcolours,038Taishohaslowwatersolubilityandacorrespondingly able andhasasignificantlysmallerenvironmentalfootprintthanotherformulations. Taisho, containingECONEA®astheactivebiocideofchoice.Taishoisbiodegrad- our underwaterenvironment. we knowthatitdoesn’thaveanentirelycleansheetwhencomestothesafetyof per-based antifoulformulationstokeeptheinfestationofshellandplantgrowthatbay. to cleaningandpaintingthepooldeck, showers,andrestroomsoftheAquatic & GirlsClubofSt.Thomas–48volunteers assistedwithcontributingtimeandefforts tion providedadditionaleffortspersonalized totheneedsofeachfacility. We lookforwardtosignificantlyexpanding theseeffortsinseasonstocome.” ing communityandbeyondtospendtime withfriendsandcolleaguestogiveback. each ofthecommunities.Theirgenerosity hashopefullyinspiredothersintheyacht- bers. Theirperseveranceandenthusiasm resulted inmakingatangibleimpact from thecollaboratedeffortsofourvolunteersanddedicationstaffmem- Tom Mukamal,CEOofIGYMarinas,stated,“Thesuccessthisoutreachwasderived repairs forsevendifferentnon-profits.Inappreciationtoallparticipatingvolunteers, on restorationsincludingcleaning,painting,construction,installations,andbasic behalf oflocalcommunitiesthatsurroundtheirmarinas.Volunteersprovidedhands- ly insixcountrieswithover300volunteersfromeightparticipatingIGYmarinalocations. through You”initiative.Theworldwidecommunityserviceprojectoccurredsimultaneous- BUSINESS BRIEFS IGY Marinas’CommunityServiceProject For moreinformationonIslandWaterWorldseeadpage56. During theHeinekenRegatta2016oldMelgeswillbesailedbyateamfrom Frits willsailthenewboattogetherwithhispermanentcrewmembersOlivier The firstMelgesracedbytheSt.Maarten-basedskipperandhiscrewneededto Island WaterWorld-sponsoredracingsailorFritsBuslauncheda“new”second- Island WaterWorldSponsorsBus’sNewBoat For moreinformationonW.I.N.D.seeadspages28and29,intheMarket Available fromW.I.N.D.distributioninMartiniqueandGuadeloupe,lookoutfor Applied inthesameway,eitherbybrush,rollerorspray-gun(professionalsonly)as With lowerVOCemissionsthanotherproducts,Taishoisnotonlymoreuser-friendly Compatible withallhullsubstrates,includingaluminium,andavailableinfive Now there’sanewandfully“eco-responsible”alternativefromSeajetcalled038 Despite thesuccessofcopperasaconsistentandreliablebarrieragainstfouling, Adam Fianderreports:Upuntilnowmostboatownershaverelieduponmainlycop- ‘Eco-Responsibility’ withProvenPerformancefromSeajet038Taisho • St.ThomasUSVI:Swimming Association CommunityPoolandTheBoys In addition,volunteers,includingIGYMarinas’ staffandexecutives,ateachloca- The IGYteam,captains,crew,ownersandlocalvolunteerscametogetheron On February20th,IGYMarinassuccessfullyimplementeditsfirstannual“InspireGiving
—Continued onnextpage APRIL 2016 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 9 on the day PM —Continued on next page It’s good to have the drink, struction our aim is to ensure that our clients are satisfied. From a client’s first point of contact with us right up to when they launch, we ensure that their stay with us is a very pleasant one. but where is the food? Did somebody say foooood....? It’s coming, as the construc- tion is moving forward on Continued from previous page Continued from Get That Good Feeling When You Haul Out at CCBM Grenada! Boatyard & Marina intro- Arlene Telesford reports: At the start of 2016, Clarkes Court Training Center. Efforts were also directed to improving the Boys & Girls Club center to improving the Boys & Girls Efforts were also directed Training Center. energy on volunteers focused time and Boys Training Centre – 42 • St. Lucia: The Orphanage – 46 volunteers provided additional • St. Maarten: ICAN Foundation Provo’s Children’s Home – 23 volunteers assisted • Providenciales, Turks & Caicos: Foundation – 45 volunteers worked togeth- • Santa Marta, Colombia: Fundehumac Cabo Carolina Cerebral Palsy Foundation & Local • Cabo San Lucas, Mexico: IGY invited participants back to the marinas for an After the community initiative, those in their communities to give back and will host IGY aims to continue inspiring For more information on “Inspire Giving through You” Maarten, see ad on page 34. For more information on IGY’s Simpson Bay Marina in St. Lucia, see ad on page 21. For more information on IGY’s Rodney Bay Marina in St. see ad on page 6. For more information on IGY’s Marina Santa Marta in Colombia, see ad on page 24. For more information on IGY’s Red Frog Marina in Panama, Get your marine supplies at the North Yacht Shop that is also opening at the yardGet your marine supplies at the North Yacht Shop that is with us so you can experi- So take advantage of our discounts and book a haulout see ad on page 55. For more information on Clarkes Court Boatyard & Marina Welcome to Bequia Plantation Hotel & Restaurant! Hotel embodies luxury Florinda Marshall reports: The wonderful Bequia Plantation The relaxing beachside restaurant offers a delectable and diverse menu featuring Both visitors and locals alike can come along and enjoy the refreshing sea breeze HOTEL OFFERINGS: • Wedding Packages, Vow Renewal Packages and Honeymoon / • Summer Packages (Valid from April 30th through October 31st, 2016): Three Nights and Three Days – inclusive of airport/ferry transfers, complimentary Stay for Seven, Pay for Six – available in all room categories and not in conjunction • Day Passes: Spend the day at the hotel and beach, access to swimming pool, • Staycation packages for SVG and CARICOM nationals RESTAURANT OFFERINGS: • Serving daily breakfast, lunch and dinners using fresh local and seasonal ingredients • Breads, pastries, cakes and quiches from our wonderful onsite pastry chef • Fresh local fruit juices daily • Specialty cocktails • Weekly Happy Hour specials • Afternoon teas Bequia Plantation Hotel offers the vacation and dining experience that’s not to be duced their welcome amenity to clients, who are presented at their yacht with a drinkduced their welcome amenity to clients, who are presented available at 3:30 of their choice — a rum punch, juice or any other drink by installing brand new ceiling fans and light fixtures, removal of unused or broken light fixtures, removal of unused new ceiling fans and by installing brand organization of supplies. equipment, and of a of the facility and improvements painting of the exterior grounds maintenance, lighting, prepa- installation of exterior garden. Tasks included sustainable agricultural sweet potatoes the garden, and planting de-bushing, clearing of ration of the land, their Boys Training Centre contributed The young men from the and cucumbers. tractors to prepare the land. before the event by using efforts the day of exterior and interior doors, construction of closets, upgrades including installation equipment, as well as the construction of a setting up and repairing playground perimeter fence and awning. care-facility and the additional tasks of re-stocking the with basic upgrades of the and upgrades of information and technology needs. food pantry and improvements projects of plastering walls/patching of cracks and er on the additional restoration and performing repairs around the facility. holes, refurbishing the flooring, assisted with modernizations of the Cabo Carolina Parks – Over 100 volunteers office and two local parks which included building Cerebral Palsy Foundation’s and overall beautification of the parks. ramps, repairing walkways a day of hard work. IGY Marinas expresses sincere appreciation party to celebrate that made this event a grand success. IGY recogniz- appreciation for all contributors directors, organization staff, and event coordinators for es all volunteers, non-profit their participation in the event. This event will incorporate another “Inspire Giving through You” event on June 11th. as well as each of the IGY the remaining marinas in the United States and Panama, Carolina, Florida, and the Marinas executive office locations in New York, South United Kingdom. visit www.igymarinas.com/igy-community-service — they get hauled. This gesture by management has been met with rave reviews as onethey get hauled. This gesture by management has been and many more are appre- client said, “The rum punch came just at the right time!” a yard still under con- ciative of this new feature to the yard service. Despite being will enjoy relaxing and dining the development of our waterfront restaurant. Clients yard. in the beautiful atmosphere being created here at the yacht looking spanking new.really soon to take care of your needs in order to get your 2016 season is at Clarkes ence that good feeling. The best place to haul out this we haul boats! Court Boatyard & Marina, because you’re the reason and quality at its finest in one of the island’s top locations, with beautifully decorat- ed suites and cottages available at competitive rates. distinct Caribbean flavors including signature dishes and cocktails. Hosting two bars, the second bar, located by the wood-burning pizza oven, offers a fantastic experi- ence, atmosphere and mouthwatering pizzas. Our dinghy dock is just steps away. and welcoming atmosphere. Anniversary Packages breakfast each morning, one complimentary three-course dinner for two with a bot- tle of house wine with any other offers light lunch and drinks. Day rooms also available at an additional cost (wholesale available) missed. Whether you come along to dine or stay with us, all of your needs will be taken care of from the moment you step onto the property. Our friendly teams are looking forward to welcoming you to the beautiful island of Bequia and Bequia Plantation Hotel and Restaurant. APRIL 2016 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 10 — 6:00 Soleil, FlowtBeachBar,IndigoDiveShop,Customsofficewithnewopeninghoursto Doubloon mini-mart,afitnessgymandlaundry,TheLoftRestaurantBar,Café tant businessmeetingorseminar,withfreeWiFi. rate mealsfromTheLoftrestaurantintoyourpackage. stay! 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A must-seeforanyoneinterestedinvisitingtheserarelyfrequentedcruising Produced byFrenchstudentsoffilm(inEnglishwithsub-titles)itfollowsthe A shortdocumentaryfilmentitled“SailingtoSouthAmericawiththeNereid’sRally” Free Nereid’sYachtRallyFilmAvailable For moreinformationonBlueLagoonHotel&Marinaseeadpage23. Blue Lagoonhasplanstoexpandtheirdockswithaddednumberofberths.Planning The BlueLagoonMarina’sservicesincludeprovisioning,fuel,water,shorepower, Pool usageisfree24hoursadaytohotelguests,withTheLoftprovidingdelivery You canplaceyourorderfromtheirchoiceofthreerestaurants.TheLoftoffersfine Continued frompreviouspage PM andanoh-so-breathtakinglybeautifulgarden! , , orarrangeafishingtripwiththeirboat, Frank Virgintino has completed his review of all the Eastern Caribbean islands. FrankVirgintinohascompletedhisreviewofalltheEasternCaribbeanislands. by FrankVirgintinoisnowavailabletodownloadfreeat A CruisingGuidetotheLesserAntilles2.0(VolumeIII:
is thelatestupdatedguideinthis A Cruising Guide to the Lesser A CruisingGuidetotheLesser Trophy Hunter . Otherattrac- Sweet APRIL 2016 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 11 —Continued on page 32 “Thanks to the success of this event, we“Thanks to the of Hank George, Director than 1,880 “Over 470 boats and more this year’s Yachting Appreciation Week a Appreciation Week this year’s Yachting reality and a success. our first annual Dominicaplan to have this year, for which theChristmas Regatta announced next month.dates will be eventsDominica is happy to host yachting Caribbeanthat celebrate and encourage we high- sailing. Being ‘the Nature Island’, that arelight and promote all activities sustainable.” environmentally friendly and Salty Dawg Communications for the on the Rally, offered these comments Dawg ren- attendance of the first Salty dezvous for Dominica: in the Salty sailors have now participated organiza- Dawg rallies since the nonprofit the cama- tion was founded. To continue established raderie and cruising network Dawg rendez- by the Rallies, many Salty year in the vous are held throughout the Salty Dawg Caribbean and in the US. The to host a Rally management decided the PAYS Rendezvous in Dominica during Yachtie Appreciation Week in February, not only to draw Salty Dawgs back togeth- er to renew friendships, but also as a way to provide help to Dominica. For the Dawgs who could attend, and as a way of communicating the attractions of Dominica to other Dawgs to plan subse- quent visits, it was felt the Rendezvous was a natural for the Salty Dawgs. Joan Conover was asked to serve as the Salty Dawg host, and she has served admira- bly, helping both Salty Dawgs and many of the wonderful people of Dominica.
JOE VENEMA (ALL) , a Hylas 54, heading toward Dominica for the first-ever , a Hylas 54, heading toward Dominica for the first-ever Caris Below: Visiting yachties took the opportunity to visit indigenous Carib Below: Visiting yachties took the opportunity to visit indigenous craftsmen near Calibishie on northeast side of the island Above: Aboard Yachtie Appreciation Week DOMINICA’S YACHTIE APPRECIATION WEEK 2016 WEEK YACHTIE APPRECIATION DOMINICA’S and other quality Caribbean publications. by Hubert Winston and Joan Conover by Hubert Winston and
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Thanks to Cruisers Thanks A Celebration of of A Celebration “On behalf of PAYS and the Dominica Marine Association, special thanks go out to Hubert Winston, President of the Dominica Marine Association, commented, Hubert Winston, President of the Dominica Marine Before the event, the Seven Seas Cruising Association (SSCA) assisted in getting the Before the event, the Seven Seas Cruising Association (SSCA) In an effort to give back to the cruisers who have been so supportive, the In an effort to give back to the cruisers who have The island of Dominica wanted to say “thank you” to all the boaters and cruisers The island of Dominica wanted to say “thank you” to Hank Schmitt, Jeffery Frank, Greg and Joan Conover (SSCA Cruising Host Coordinator), and the many sponsors of the mooring field for their incomparable support in making “Yachtie Appreciation Week 2016 was a success for all who participated and an even “Yachtie Appreciation Week 2016 was a success for all who welcomed cruisers bigger success for the people and community of Portsmouth, which received 20 secure from all over. The biggest winner was Prince Rupert Bay, foundation, and Offshore moorings in the first instance, through Hank Schmitt’s by the Portsmouth Passage Opportunities’ donation, that will be maintained before the start of the next Association of Yacht Services. The goal is 50 moorings yachting season and well ahead of the next Yachtie Appreciation Week 2017. This resulted in a “full house” for PAYS moorings, which were complementary for the This resulted in a “full house” for PAYS moorings, which the first to arrive in Dominica week. The Salty Dawg flotilla was — and is usually — the Salty Dawg rendezvous or anywhere else in support of all meaningful events; visitors and cruisers alike, participated with 12 of their member boats. Help from and Clair Menning of Macario including the organizational help of Magoe Johnson the city of Portsmouth, made Advantage and Cleve St. Jean of PAYS, former Mayor of a weeklong agenda with day- the event memorable. Cruisers and locals alike enjoyed reggae music on the beach. tour packages, hiking, beach barbecues, potlucks and word out to their members and other boaters via SSB nets, e-mail and the Coconut word out to their members and other boaters via SSB Telegraph, Noonsite, Commonwealth of Dominica, in conjunction with PAYS and with Hank Schmitt of Commonwealth of Dominica, in conjunction with PAYS Yachtie Appreciation Offshore Passage Opportunities, hosted the first ever Dominica Week from February 14th through 21st, 2016. who have helped the Portsmouth Association of Yacht Services (PAYS) install secure who have helped the Portsmouth Association of Yacht and to the many vessels that moorings in Prince Rupert Bay over the past months, recover from Tropical Storm provided emergency support to help this beloved land Erika, which struck last August. APRIL 2016 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 12 WORLDWIDE ReadytoShip t Compatible Turbine Fuel t Available UponRequest 500Gal.-LargerSizesReadily t AuxiliaryFuelBladders t FUEL BLADDERS FUEL FARTHER RANGE? TRAVEL GOT in theLloydsmarket. able tointroduceboatownersspecialistbrokers with brokersandunderwritersatLloydsam business for47years.Ihavedevelopedarapport +1-201-825-1400 BOATBLADDERS DIESEL OUTFITTERS EVER BEFORE WITH... BEFORE EVER BOATBLADDERS
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Forturtlewatchinginformation contactyourlocaltouroperator. team worktowardstheadvancementofenvironmentalstewardshipandbalanced developmentintheCaribbean.” The Awardcommitteecommented,“WewishMr.Charlescontinuedsuccessin2016 asheandtheOceanSpirits coral) andtheendemic Dermochelys coriacea mangrove wetlands,beach,brackishpond,seagrassbedsandcoralreef.The criticallyendangeredspecies Importance, whichisuniqueintheregionforitsvarietyofhabitatsandcriticalspecies; woodland,dryscrubforest, and ecotourisminGrenada,includingrecognitionoftheimportanceLevera RamsarSiteofInternational ership inpromotingconservationandenhancementoftheenvironmentinsular Caribbean. er,” commentedMr.Charles. enormous pleasuretomeasaconservationistandresearch- experience anestingseaturtlearrivingonourshoresgives about seaturtlesandGrenadianscometothebeach importance toGrenadaandtheneedfortheirprotection. out Grenadaabouttheroleofseaturtlesinouroceans,their selves, ashehasalsotaughtthousandsofstudentsthrough- added Dr.Morrall. tion tothesurvivalofthisgloballyendangeredspecies,” way tothesea,whichisaveryrealandimportantcontribu- over 10,000babyseaturtlehatchlingssafelymaketheir safe nestingofover1,000individualseaturtlesandseen they travelacrosstheglobe. chips andflippertagstoallowtrackingofGrenadianturtlesas remote beaches,collectingbiologicaldataandinsertingmicro- tour guidetoresearcher,KesterCharleshasworkedpatrolling watching onthebeachesofnorthernGrenada.” important roleovermanyyearsinpromotinglocalsustainablelivelihoodsbaseduponecotourismandseaturtle Grenada,” explainedthePresidentofOceanSpiritsboard,Dr.ClareMorrall.“Mr.Charleshasalsoplayedan has contributedtoimportantstepsforwardintheconservationofendangeredseaturtlesandtheirhabitat ever toreceivethisaward. Insular CaribbeanhasbeenawardedtoKesterCharlesofOceanSpiritsInc,Grenada.HeisthefirstGrenadian Cuba inJune. upcoming months,aswellconductanewconferenceontheCaribbeanSeainGuadeloupe2016. develop aprojectinrelationtothesustainabilityofCaribbeanSeaandpresentitACSSecretariat whelming threattomanyCaribbeanislandswhichdependon“sun,seaandsand”tourism.Franceproposed December, presentedadraftproposalonthetreatmentofsargassumseaweedwhichhasbecomeanover- have withthedeteriorationofcoralreefs. tory andtheeconomyofGreaterCaribbean.Furthermore,theyhighlightedintimaterelationshipthesefactors coastal erosionoftheCaribbeanSea,highlightingseriousandnegativeimpactstheyhaveonpeople,terri- the InternationalMaritimeOrganization,andOrganizationofAmericanStates. Ecosystem Mechanism,theUnitedNationsEnvironmentProgramme,UNEP,SPAWRegionalActivityCentre, Also presentwererepresentativesoftheCaribbeanRegionalFisheriesMechanism,LargeMarine Mexico, Nicaragua,Panama,Venezuela,St.Kitts&Nevis,VincenttheGrenadinesandTrinidadTobago. Bahamas, Barbados,Colombia,CostaRica,Cuba,theDominicanRepublic,Grenada,Guadeloupe,Haiti,Jamaica, within thecontextofsustainabledevelopment. established in2006asastructuredmechanismoftheACStocontributeprotectionCaribbeanSea and coastalerosion,isunderthemicroscopeofregionalleaders. Caribbean erosion onourcorals the impactofinvasivespecies,sargassumandcoastal The CaribbeanSeaCommissionSymposiumhighlighted Halophila stipulacea Introduced InvasiveSeagrassInvestigated For moreinformationaboutOceanSpiritsortocontributeseaturtleconservation andresearchvisitwww.ocean- The AwardCommitteehopesthatpresentationoftheMcFarlanetoKester Charleswillboostconservation The EuanMcFarlaneAwardprovidesrecognitionforpersonsdemonstratinginitiative, resourcefulnessandlead- “I amhonouredbythisaward.Seeingstudentslearn Kester’s effortshavenotstoppedwiththeseaturtlesthem- “In thelasttenyears,Kesterhashelpedtoensure Mr. CharlesisknownthroughoutGrenadaasaseaturtleadvocate.Overthepastdecade,withrolesvaryingfrom “It isanawardthatrecognizeshisimportantworkasadedicatedandpassionateCaribbeanconservationistwho The 2015EuanMcFarlaneEnvironmentalLeadershipAwardforOutstandinginthe LeadershipAward First GrenadianWinsMcFarlane The ACS2015-2016PlanofActionwillbepresentedattheseventhSummitHeadsStatesinHavana, Following thesediscussions,theGovernmentofFrance,pursuanttotheirhostingCOP21inParislast Participants gavepresentationsonthegrowthofinvasivespeciessuchaslionfish,sargassumseaweedand The Symposiumhostedawiderangeofexpertsfrom18ACScountriesincludingAntigua&Barbuda, The protectionoftheCaribbeanSea,especiallywithregardtoinvasivespecies,sargassumseaweedinflux Association ofCaribbeanStatesTacklesMarineSustainability (leatherbackturtle,) is atropicalseagrasswithnativerange easttoIndia,westeasterncontinentalAfrica, H. stipulacea Chondrohierax uncinatusmirus intotheMediterraneanSea.Frommid-1800s H. stipulacea Eretmochelys imbricata became onlythesecondseagrasstomake atransoceanicmigra-
(Grenadianhook-billkite.)areallfoundintheRamsarsite. CHRIS DOYLE CHRIS ECO Symposium. TheCaribbeanSeaCommissionwas of therecommendationsputforwardby the CaribbeanSeaandapprovedimplementation strengthening oftheprotectionandpreservation of Delegationsmadeajointdecisionforthecontinued 2015 inPortofSpain,Trinidad.MinistersandHeads by theACSandheldonNovember23rd24th, of theCaribbeanSeaCommission,whichwashosted recommendations resultingfromthefirstSymposium sustainability oftheCaribbeanSeapertainingto Programme (UNEP)werealsoinattendance. (CARICOM) andtheUnitedNationsDevelopment zations includingtheCaribbeanCommunity observer countriesaswellseveralregionalorgani- Republic, PanamaandSt.Lucia.Representativesof from TheBahamas,Cuba,Guyana,theDominican Vice Ministers,Ambassadorsandotherdelegations Caribbean. PresentwereMinistersofForeignAffairs, tourism andnaturaldisastersintheGreater and concertedactionintrade,transport,sustainable ACS istheorganizationforconsultation,cooperation convened onJanuary19thatPetionville,Haiti.The Council oftheAssociationCaribbeanStates(ACS) Of significantimportancewasthedialogueon The 21stOrdinaryMeetingoftheMinisterial H. stipulacea (hawksbillturtle,) in asinglebayontheCaribbeancoast -News H. stipulacea Acropora palmata —Continued onpage34 migrated west (elkhorn APRIL 2016 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 13
TIM WRIGHT / WWW.PHOTOACTION.COM Team Wild . —Continued on next page Solstice . Chris Jackson’s First 40, Dauntless , scored a perfect three bullets to win Gill 1 , was second in class, a fine result for a , scored three straight bullets in the Maxi class. El Ocaso Sorcha Conviction which won the first race and placed third and second in the subse- which won the first race and placed third and second , was third. , from the US Virgin Islands, won the last race of the day to snatch second on , from the US Virgin Islands, won the last race of the day Boat handling and tactics were also critical in Gill 2 and the two Bareboat classes, withBoat handling and tactics were also critical in Gill 2 and In Gill 3 there was glory for local legend Bobby Velasquez racing his Beneteau 45, In Gill 3 there was glory for local legend Bobby Velasquez With rough seas and winds up to over 20 knots, boat-handling skill was at a premi- With rough seas and winds up to over 20 knots, boat-handling Record Fleet for Gill Commodore’s Cup Record Fleet for in St. Maarten, Cup, held on March 3rd of the Gill Commodore’s The tenth edition two tight windward leeward races held in Simpson Bay. Despite the flat water, a strongtwo tight windward leeward races held in Simpson Bay. to provide thrilling action. current at the top mark combined with gusty conditions Boston L’Esperance, Aqui’s Dufour 40, quent races, to win the class by a single point. Lawrence T’ing countback from Jordan Mindich’s US-flagged J/105, from Don Terwilliger’s American First 47.7, Ralph Johnson’s Bajan TP52, up the big boat class. Richard young team in harsh conditions. Twelve yachts made Wesslund’s Florida-based J/122, um in the Gill Maxi and Gill 1 classes racing off Marigot Bay. Race Officer Stuart um in the Gill Maxi and Gill 1 classes racing off Marigot three windward-leeward Childerley, officiating at the regatta for the first time, set courses. Peter Harrison’s TP52, featured a record entry of 84 boats for the stand-alone event held just prior to the stand-alone event held entry of 84 boats for the featured a record Regatta. St. Maarten Heineken of Pretty Vegas start and a pleasant cross- start and a pleasant PM taking the Conch Republic Cup overall Naut on Call
The next Conch Republic Cup is scheduled to run from January 25th through The next Conch Republic Cup is scheduled to run from Visit conchrepubliccup.com for more information. With a warm invitation from Marina Hemingway in Havana and an abundance of Marina Hemingway in Havana and an abundance of With a warm invitation from the Monday had crews checking out of the marina Another quick turnaround on crews and even harder working race committee On the lay day, the hard working Wednesday’s Castillo del An updated weather forecast called for the finish of the for the crossing back Conditions turned challenging in the afternoon and evening racer Eddie Evans The combined total of the three distance races saw Charleston
New Era for the Conch Republic Cup New Era for the CupUS and Cuba, the Conch Republic relations between the With newly thawed REGATTA NEWS REGATTA Coconut Grove. February 4th, 2017. ing in 12- to 17- knots of easterly breeze and a comfortable six-foot swell. The fleet of a comfortable six-foot swell. knots of easterly breeze and ing in 12- to 17- into Cruising, Multihull, Schooner and two PHRF classes.more than 50 boats was divided cultural and sports exchange was achieved. The one- Cuban hospitality, a successful Havana leg made for a tight schedule to get racing day delay of the Key West to in morning to mid-afternoon arrivals at Marina Gaviota back on track. After the early the were welcomed with an evening bash. A long slog to Varadero, Cuba the crews Cuban host yacht club, Club Náutico International starting area designated by gave recovery time to all before the next race start, in Hemingway de la Habana, day’s racing was followed by festivities at Marina view of Varadero Beach. The buffet and awards ceremony for Races 1 and 2. Gaviota that included a large of the Cuba Coastal Challenge from Varadero to early and headed to the start With more than 50 boats checking out and light morn- Marina Hemingway, Havana. cause for another starting delay. This gave way to a ing winds there was double through the afternoon and evening with partly steady eight- to 12-knot breeze the Cuban coast and some close-quarters coastal cloudy skies, a clear view of a greeted at Marina Hemingway with clear skies and dueling. Race 3 finishers were channel. jet ski guide through the entrance tours and vintage convertible taxi rides through had the chance to take bus lost to most US citizens for Havana, the culturally rich and diverse city that has been at Club Náutico decades. The evening saw a reception with live music José Escrich, and US Embassy Internacional Hemingway with our host, Commodore representative, USCG Lieutenant Commander Cromwell. to also be the start of Morro Cup round-the-buoys race off the Havana waterfront being shut into Marina the Havana-to-Key West crossing race in order to avoid Hemingway by northern fronts. for to finish off a great to Florida, just the conditions most competitors were looking winds from the east made for week of close racing. Ten-foot seas and 17- to 25-knot a quick passage back to Key West to finish the regatta. and crew on the Beneteau 381 Salona 44, honors by a one-point margin over Alesjandro Sastre’s (CRC) regatta sailed again from Key West to Havana on January 29th after a 13-year to Havana on January 29th sailed again from Key West (CRC) regatta by a 5:00 weather delay was followed hiatus. A one-day APRIL 2016 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 14 recount docksidetaleswellintothenight. of Classicswheretheeclecticmixownersandcrew own fascinatingstoryandthisindividualityispartofthemagic reproductions classedasSpiritofTradition.Eachyachthasits date backtotheearly1900swhereasothersaremodern-day to traditionalislandcraftandfamilyliveaboards.Someyachts from themightyJ-Class,TallShipsandmagnificentschooners event attractsawonderfulvarietyofcompetitorsranging ideal Caribbeantradewindconditions.Thisuniqueworld-class from allovertheworldtoenjoycompetitiveracingin sive collectionofclassicyachtsandpassionatesailorsgathers will takeplaceApril13ththrough19th.Eachyearanimpres- month’s for fullresults. correction, byjust16secondsfromAndreyArbuzov’s pered byStephenCucchiaro,andtheBieker53 reciprocal upwindlegtothefinish.TheGunboat62 followed bya16-miledownwindlegtoBlowingRock,with gin ofvictorywasjust21secondsinthedecidinglastrace. Fahrenkrog’s Germanteam, close battle;AlexeyArkhipov’s the winoncorrectedtime.TwoRussianyachtsenjoyeda that theteamwouldextendupon,takinglinehonoursand After unfurlingdownwindsails, pered byGregSlyngstad,arrivedatthetopmarktogether. win theclassbyasinglepointfromYuryKharazyan’s for thewin.AlekseiDushkin’s Contractors year’s winwillbethatmuchsweeter!MikeCannonandNeilHarvey’s DILLIGAF Racing placed thirdinRace1andfirst2,towinBareboat4oncountbackfrom um inthethree-raceseries. Nicolas Gillet’sFrench Melges 24, race byoverfourminutesoncorrectedtime.AndreaScarabelli’sSt.Maarten on itwasthekeytovictory.LuisJuarbe’sPuertoRicanMelges32, — Ginny Fieldreports:The29thAntiguaClassicYachtRegatta 29th AntiguaClassicYachtRegattaThisMonth ON THEHORIZON… Visit http://heinekenregatta.comformoreinformation. See newsontheSt.MaartenHeinekenRegatta2016innext Visit http://regattaguru.com/heineken/100137/results The MultihullClasswassetalongrace,comprisingshortbeatintoSimpsonBay Eleven yachtsracedinBareboat5withthreeteamsenjoyingatremendousbattle Russian matchracerSergeiMusikhinandhisteam,racing ForthesevenMelges24sandthree32s,gettingonplanestaying Continued frompreviouspage SAILING SCHEDULE DYT USA: YACHT-TRANSPORT.COM otEegae 11-2016 Port Everglades EAST COASTAMERICAS–CARIBBEAN Martinique 03-2016 CARIBBEAN –MEDITERRANEAN 03-2016 Port Everglades EAST COASTAMERICAS–MEDITERRANEAN t hms 11-2016 05-2016 05-2016 St. Thomas 03-2016 St. Thomas St. Thomas St. Thomas 11-2016 10-2016 Port Everglades 09-2016 Port Everglades 09-2016 Port Everglades 06-2016 Port Everglades 06-2016 Port Everglades 05-2016 Port Everglades 05-2016 Port Everglades 05-2016 Port Everglades 04-2016 Port Everglades 03-2016 Port Everglades Port Everglades Compass Gill RaceTeam wonthefirstracebutasixthinRace2droppedteamtothird. , skipperedbyJimRoland.Sergeiwasrunneruplastyear,sothis .
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The sailing,combinedwithAntiguanhospitality,plentyofrum,sunshineandcama- The prizegiving ceremony takes place on the evening of the last day of sailing on The prizegivingceremonytakesplaceontheeveningoflastdaysailing On SundayApril17th,afterracing,theyachtspassthroughNelson’sDockyardfor Racing willstartonThursdayApril14thwiththeSingle-HandedRacealong t hms 11-2016 Martinique 12-2016 04-2016 Martinique 11-2016 St. Thomas St. Thomas 12-2016 11-2016 Port Everglades 11-2016 Port Everglades 10-2016 Port Everglades 09-2016 Port Everglades 09-2016 Port Everglades 06-2016 Port Everglades 06-2016 Port Everglades 06-2016 Port Everglades 05-2016 Port Everglades 04-2016 Port Everglades Port Everglades 12-2016 11-2016 Port Everglades 05-2016 Port Everglades 03-2016 Port Everglades 03-2016 Port Everglades Port Everglades March-December, 2016 discuss yourspecificneeds. more informationorcallusto Please visitourwebsitefor from additionalportsofcall. is abletooffersailingsto/ the lift-on/offspecialists,DYT Sevenstar YachtTransport, agencies. 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CRUISE THE BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS Introducing CIMOLAI Technology, in the with the only lift 350 ton Caribbean region. spring 2016. for bookings now, Taking LIFT MBH 350 TON Continued from previous page Continued from ARC Europe 2016 Departs in May… ARC Europe 2016 or North sailing from the Caribbean the west-to-east Atlantic rally ARC Europe is on May 7th. BVI bound for Bermuda departs Nanny Cay, Tortola ARC Europe 2016 for more information. Visit www.worldcruising.com/arc_Europe … and so does ARC USA 2016! end the Caribbean sailing season and make a real ARC USA is a great way to Participation includes the following. ARC USA flag, safety equipment inspection, three • In Nanny Cay Marina, Tortola: plan filed with USCG and Bermuda Radio; radio net; • On passage at sea: Float Radio for pre-arrival information; full social pro- • In Bermuda: Liaison with Bermuda on arrival, social pro- • In Portsmouth, Virginia or Ft. Lauderdale, Florida: Welcome Visit www.worldcruising.com/arc_usa for more information. Expanded Salty Dawg Spring Rally of BVI activities at both The 2016 Spring Salty Dawg Rally has expanded the set cruisers particularly like the Salty Dawg’s director of communications says, “We find America to Europe. Starting from Nanny Cay Marina on Tortola, British Virgin Islands, Cay Marina on Tortola, British Starting from Nanny America to Europe. fleets rendez- Virginia, USA, the two Yacht Centre in Portsmouth, or Ocean Marine After cruis- the Atlantic to the Azores. Bermuda before crossing vous in St. George’s, Portugal, or Marina de Lagos in southern archipelago, boats sail to ing the Azorean activities, every port there will be social to northern Europe. In sail independently in the Azores. plus tours ashore to the East Coast. On May 7th, set sail in company from cruise of the passage back or George’s, Bermuda, then on to Portsmouth, Virginia Nanny Cay, Tortola, BVI to St. Nanny Cay to Ft. Lauderdale via the Old other East Coast ports, or from Bahama Channel. before the start, full social program including wel- days complimentary docking Customs and Immigration clearance in Nanny Cay, come party and farewell dinner, briefing with weather information and pre-departure captains’ by e-mail; tracking of yachts, including loan of a satellite daily weather forecast sent boat positions, blogs and photos tracker; and website for publishing dinner; application for Head Tax waiver; liaison with gram, including prizegiving and captains’ briefing including weather and Customs and Immigration authorities; Gulf Stream forecast and discounted gram, liaison with Customs and Immigration authorities; marina dockage. May 15th departure for the Virgin Gorda North Sound and at Nanny Cay prior to its activities and boat prepara- US East Coast, keeping participants busy with both fun will include a gathering for tion chores. In North Sound, Virgin Gorda, the Spring Rally the Mocko Jumbies, Michael Beans’ pirate show at Leverick Bay Resort, enjoying Yacht Club. This will be fol- and savoring a great departure dinner at the Bitter End barbecue, Chris Parker lowed at Nanny Cay Marina with a pizza party, a beach for the Chesapeake Bay on weather briefings, and final preparations before leaving May 15th. the East Coast of the US for Spring Rally because it is a safe and fun way to sail to and good times they expe- the summer, and allows them to build on the friendships rienced over the winter cruising with other Salty Dawgs.” — APRIL 2016 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 16 three classeswereupforgrabsasthefleetheadedout. solid tradewindsprovidingexhilaratingsailingforthecompetitors.Podiumplaces control reapedtherewards. knots, boathandlingwasatapremiumandthosecompetitorsthatstayedunder officer, PaulMiller,andforthecompetingyachts.Withguststoppingoutat25 unsettled weatherwithnumeroussquallsprovideddifficultconditionsfortherace to theeast,stabilityreturned,aswellwindspeedwhippingup20knots. west coastofAntiguaproducedunstableconditionsatfirst.Whenthewindbacked pumping upfrom15to20knots.Withthewindinsouth,higherhillsof flat waterbutthewindoscillatedsporadicallyduringday,withspeed Five IslandsHarbour.Theshelteredlocation,justoutsideJollyHarbour,produces Pocket —racingundertheCaribbeanSailingAssociation(CSA)ratingrule. an RP37.Threeracesperdaywereheldforallfourclasses—CSA1,2and3, ranged fromaGrandSoleil43toJeanneau20,andclassicLudersyawl boats canhaveafunweekendofracingonflatwater.Thekeelboatfleet16entries tum asaneventdrivenbyenthusiasticamateurclubwhere“fairlyordinary” public withaHappyHoureacheveningtogetthepartystarted. by MountGayRumandBanksBeer.TheSquareatWestPointBarwasopentothe The actioncontinuedashore,withtopliveactsandavibrantpartyscenesupported offshore racetoRedondafeaturing scored intheseries,therewasalsofunLaserPicoracingforallages,plusanew Harbour YachtClub,madeAntiguatheplacetobefromFebruary12ththrough16th. band everynight,thisyear’sJollyHarbourValentine’sRegatta,hostedbythe 343, with threestraightwinsonthefinalday towintheclass.TerryAlan’sGrandSoleil regatta togetyoungstersoutsailing.” out sailingwithus;theyareonlyfive and sixyearsold,thisistheperfect speed hasbeenrightupthereforthelast twodays,wehavehadourchildren lead changedhandstodayandithasbeenthesameeveryday.Althoughwind we wereabletomakeupourtimedownwind.Ilostcountofthenumbertimes the Frolic race wasonlywonbyeightseconds. last day’sraces, decide theclasswinner.Although First 35, a titanicbattlewithHansLammers’LudersNavalAcademyyawl, the cake!” had alotoffun.Thisregattahasitall—andtowinourclassjustputstheicing on to sailreallywellbeatthecompetition,sailingconditionsweredivineand we tastic regatta.” great feeling,”Tonysaid.“Abigthank-you totheorganizers,whohaveputonafan- Harmony Baldwin’s J/122, by LucyJones,wonthefirstraceoflastday,puttingpressureonPamala Performance YachtRacing–Quokka two races,despitefiercecompetitionfromChristianReynold’sGrandSoleil 43, In CSAClass1,PerformanceYachtCharter’sFirst40, The finaldaywasblessedwithfantasticconditionsinFiveIslandHarbour, The seconddayofracingwasheldjustoutsideJollyHarbourMarina,where The firstdayofracingatthe2016JollyHarbourValentine’sRegattawasheldin Budget Marineonceagainsponsoredthisregatta,whichcontinuestogainmomen- In additiontothethreedaysofcompetitiveround-the-buoyskeelboatracing Featuring threedaysofracingwithracesoneachday,plusapartylive In CSAClass3,TonySayer’sFirst42, “That wastough,”admittedTanner.“Thecrewhadtoreallydigdeepholdoff In CSAClass2,TannerandShariJones’J/30, “The teamhassailedalotandwehave never wonthisregattabefore,sothatisa “A fabulousregatta,”commented Loved Ones!’ Volare . Sheisafastandwell-sailedboathadtheadvantageonusupwind,but ‘Bring Your , but Cricket , finishedtheregattatiedonpointswith JohnWills’Sweden42, Volare , alsogotinthemix,butduelbetweenleadingpairwasto Frolic Liquid wasawardedsecondplaceaftercountback. waslessthanaminutebehindineveryencounterandthelast . However Liquid’s Caribbean AllianceInsurance Liquid’s . Phaedo3, crewheldtheirnervetowintheremaining Augustine owner,PamalaBaldwin.“Theteamhad oneoftheworld’sfastestmultihulls. JOLLY HARBOURVALENTINE’SREGATTA2016 Caribbean AllianceInsurance , continuedinimpressiveform Southern Child wonallthreeofthe Frolic . SandyMair’s , skippered Ocean , had come totheheartofyachtinginCaribbean.Congratulationsorganizing “Jolly HarbourisayachtingdestinationandwhenvisitorscometoAntigua,they prizes, assistedbytheRegattaDirector,GordonCossar. Jolly HarbourValentine’sRegattaPrizegiving.SirRodneyWilliamsawardedthe Rodney Williams,Governor-GeneralofAntigua&Barbuda,asguesthonouratthe bers andtheirowncompositions.TheSoundCitizensweretheclosingact. Jolly HarbourMarina,withAshaOtto&ItchyFeetreelingoffastringofrocknum- for BestStartoftheRegattaaport-tackflyeronlastday. Australia andShakeilNorrisofBudgetMarineAntigua,wasalsoawardedtheprize class witheightbullets.Thecrew,consistingofRobbieFerron,GuyChester ally ‘levelplayingfield’fortheValentine’sRegattayacht-racinglovers. Above: Funontheflat!TheprotectedwatersofFiveIslandHarbourprovidedaliter- at left,finishedthirdinCSAClass1 Valentine’s Regatta2016Winners Thanks toLouayHabib,NicoleCorvellec and othersforinformationinthisreport. Visit www.jhycantigua.comformoreinformation. Visit regattaguru.com/valentines/100174 forfullresults. 2) 1) Pocket Class 3) 2) 1) CSA Class3 3) 2) 1) CSA Class2 3) 2) 1) CSA Class1 “It isapleasureformetobeherethesecondyearrunning,”saidSirRodney. Commodore oftheJollyHarbourYachtClub,GrahameWilliams,welcomedSir The Saturdaynight’sliveperformancedrewacrowdofhundredstoSquareat In thetwo-boatPocketClass, Miss Bliss Budget MarineMicron99 Ocean Harmony Volare Augustine Cricket Frolic Caribbean AllianceInsurance Sleeper Southern Child Liquid , LudersNavalAcademyyawl,HansLammers,Antigua&Barbuda , J/122,PamelaBaldwin,Antigua&Barbuda Budget MarineMicron99 Below: ShakeilNorris,GuyChesterandRobbieFerronoftheJeanneau20 , GrandSoleil343,TerryAllan,UK , BeneteauFirst35,SandyMair,Antigua&Barbuda , J/11S,JontyandVickieLayfield,Antigua&Barbuda , BeneteauFirst42,TonySayer,Antigua &Barbuda , Hawk20,TrishWebster,Antigua&Barbuda
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(2boats) TIM WRIGHT / WWW.PHOTOACTION.COM / WRIGHT TIM , BeneteauFirst40,LucyJones,UK , Sweden42,JohnWills,Canada it istheValentine’sRegatta,sobringyourlovedones!” friends nextyear,sothatitwillbebiggerandbetter.Afterall, the competitorswhohavetakenpart.Iurgeyoutobringyour committee oftheValentine’sRegattaforevent,andtoall Jolly Harbour , Jeanneau20,RobbieFerron,St.Maarten Budget Marine/Micron99, , J/30,TannerandShari,Antigua&Barbuda
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. , , Bam Adix has a Tales II Best Buddies was also the also won IRC Scarlet Oyster Bam took line honours Tales II Scarlet Oyster Bam completed the race in , is the only skipper to crewmember, Simon crewmember, Simon , Adix Taz Bam Says Spanish Success The magnificent 213-foot Spanish Irish Eyes are Smiling betweenAfter a tremendous battle in an elapsed time of 83 hours, 1 min- in an elapsed time of 83 hours, ute and 7 seconds. One by just over six minutes. Knowles, “Conor and all the team wereKnowles, “Conor and all the sailedover the moon; we have never to cometogether as a crew before, so Ashere and win our class is brilliant. the smallest boat racing in IRC and an amateur team, we knew it was going to be tough and the most important thing was just to keep going. kept reeling us in on the upwind legs and we were faster downwind. It was very tense at the finish. From a navi- gational point of view this is the tough- est race I have done, the course is fabulous and you are always thinking about the next move.” schooner Both yachts are sailed by the same regular core crew and I always tell newregular core crew and I always 600 ismembers to the team that “the a tough race and we push hard”.” 36, Conor Fogerty’s Irish Sunfast and Susann Wrede’s German Swan 44,and Susann Wrede’s German Best Buddies an elapsed time of 2 days, 19 hours, 33 minutes and 5 seconds to win the Spirit of Tradition Class. Gonzalo Botin’s Spanish Class 40, finished over three hours before can come to play on a charter boatcan come to play on a charter greatestand win at one of the world’s offshore races. Spanish family. winner of the Class 40 division for the third year in a row, breaking its own Class 40 record by 11 minutes and 23 seconds to set a new Class 40 record of 2 days, 16 hours, 26 min- utes and 29 seconds.
is a Maxi72, but we are proof that you is a Maxi72, but we are proof TIM WRIGHT / PHOTOACTION.COM . , all I can say is that I always thought it would be Scarlet Oyster Adix Jethou and at night — absolutely amazing. She was gone in a flash. I was stayed with us all the way. stayed with us Proteus , Comanche EH01 emerged winner of the RORC Below: The course weaving among the islands provided challenges on every point of sail “We had to do the last beat with our staysail, so we thought the record was out of Great Eights Antiguan sailor Bernie Evan-Wong, racing the RP37 The ninth edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 will start in Antigua Visit the RORC Caribbean 600 mini-site: www.caribbean600.rorc.org Thanks to Trish Jenkins and others for information in this report. “That was not an easy victory,” he admits. “At Saba we were last but one on the “At Saba we were last an easy victory,” he admits. “That was not “I am never going to pretend “I am never going to pretend Proteus Caribbean 600 Trophy Above: Looking dangerous, the Maxi 72s Highland Fling reach. On our family duel with close in spite of the size and other differences. We did worry when we saw her lights off Guadeloupe only five miles astern. Fortunately at the end we managed to pull away. I can’t wait to hear what the guys on the big boat have to say!” commented Gonzalo. have competed in all eight editions of the race. He says, “I had an awesome crew for this race and it is the fastest that I have ever done, so that is just great. We pushed really hard, we blew out a few sails but I didn’t want the crew to say we didn’t really go for it. The most memorable moment for me was passing within a boat length of the 100-foot very thankful that we had a night moon and that they saw us!” on February 20th, 2017. for more information. water. The crew dug in deep for the beat to St. Barths; we clawed our way through to St. Barths; we clawed dug in deep for the beat water. The crew the big reach to Guadeloupe. into a good position for the fleet and got is very well set up for reaching and we edged ahead. The whole IRC Two fleet was edged ahead. The whole IRC up for reaching and we is very well set as Andy’s never comfortable, especially together, so we were south of Guadeloupe (Middleton) , Concise Comanche third. Last third. Last RORC CARIBBEAN 600 RORC CARIBBEAN Jethou , finished the race in an elapsed , finished in an elapsed time of 78 retired with keel problems. and their teams are all great sailors. was a fast fetch. “Going around these Momo with Sir Peter Ogden’s and Scarlet Oyster Bella Mente, , skippered by Ned Collier Wakefield, was just 9 Teasing Machine Momo Rambler 100 , co-skippered by Brian Thompson, crossed the fin- CARIBBEAN’S TOP CARIBBEAN’S came to a conclusion after 32 hours of red-hot rac- OFFSHORE EVENT OFFSHORE Jethou , was the first Maxi72 to finish the race, just over 20 was the first Maxi72 to finish the race, just over 20
Scarlet Oyster Concise 10 ‘SMASHING’ FLEET AT FLEET AT ‘SMASHING’ Phaedo3 Phaedo3 . We had to dig deep and they were doing the same; they gave . We had to dig deep and they were doing the same; they Proteus Bella Mente wins RORC Caribbean 600 Trophy and was also the winner of the highly competitive IRC Zero class. Concise Takes Monohull Line Honours is built to come in first to finish and when Mother Nature co-operates is built to come in first to finish and when Mother Nature Smashes Record After Epic Duel Proteus completed the course in an elapsed time of 48 hours, 22 minutes and 16 Teasing Machine Proteus Comanche “ Comanche Jim Clark and Kristy Hinze Clark’s US-flagged VPLP-Verdier 100, Jim Clark and Kristy Hinze Clark’s US-flagged VPLP-Verdier Says Lloyd, “Since we set the record last year we have got a lot better: our manoeu- Says Lloyd, “Since we set the record last year we have Team Show Their Class Eric De Turkheim’s French A13, Her owner/skipper says, “We have beaten some great boats and the sailing was Maxi72 Proteus Fourth Class Title for Eric says, “It was a big trip to get the boat here from Australia, including sailing Ross Appleby’s British Oyster 48, Phaedo3 30 knots and topping out Hurtling around the Caribbean at speeds in excess of The eighth edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 offshore race started on February 600 offshore race started of the RORC Caribbean The eighth edition A thrilling race between four Maxi72s came to a conclusion on the third day of A thrilling race between four Maxi72s came to a conclusion on the third day of we have the pedigree to break records,” was skipper Ken Read’s reaction to the wind we have the pedigree to break records,” was skipper Ken coming from the southeast, making the leg from St Marten to Guadeloupe a beat, which for previous record holder crossed the finish line with an elapsed time of 40 hours, 53 minutes and 2 seconds, crossed the finish line with an elapsed time of 40 hours, outside record pace. taking monohull line honours for the race, just 33 minutes us a hell of a race.” vres are improved and we are sailing a better course. This is the best group of sailors vres are improved and we are sailing a better course. This with than this group of guys. I have sailed with — there is nobody I would rather sail we were so focused on We weren’t thinking about the record at any stage because match racing minutes and 52 seconds behind. ish line at Fort Charlotte in an elapsed time of 31 hours, 59 minutes and 4 seconds, ish line at Fort Charlotte in an elapsed time of 31 hours, by 1 hour, 34 minutes and 26 breaking its own multihull race record, set last year, seconds. Tony Lawson’s I would like to congratulate all competitors for attending such a great, great event. I am glad to have been part of it. We hope to be back next year.” great, and we had a beautiful venue. During the race we had boat-on-boat action with all of the Maxi72s; islands is a ball; whales breaching, volcanoes smoking, it doesn’t get any better than that. We will be back, I promise you — this is a great race,” he continued. minutes ahead of Dieter Schön’s year’s overall winner, Hap Fauth’s seconds to score the best time after IRC correction to win the RORC Caribbean 600 Trophy. 1,500 miles upwind from Panama, but we knew we had the potential to do well in this race. This is a great race and I will always remember the leg from La Desirade to Barbuda, averaging 15 knots for 140 miles with full sail and warm water cascad- ing down the deck — it couldn’t be better. We like to win, but not at any cost. The ambience on board is fantastic and we were often toasting our performance with a small glass of red wine!” time of 68 hours to win IRC One and claim third overall for the race. In eight editions of the RORC Caribbean 600, no other boat under 50 feet has made the podium for the overall prize. 10 (Ms. Barbados) ing. Lloyd Thornburg’s nearer 40, often barely a boat length apart, the epic duel between MOD70s nearer 40, often barely a boat length apart, the epic duel 22nd in spectacular style with the record 70-yacht fleet gathering outside English 70-yacht fleet gathering style with the record 22nd in spectacular of yachts the magnificent collection Under the Pillars of Hercules, Harbour, Antigua. Five highly com- 11 Caribbean islands. non-stop race around began the 600-mile Heights and lining the cliffs at Shirley thrilled hundreds of spectators petitive starts 600, it was fleet for the RORC Caribbean Not only was this a record Fort Charlotte. of participants since the inaugural race in 2009. undoubtedly the highest quality the RORC Caribbean 600. With the lead changing hands on numerous occasions, the RORC Caribbean 600. With the lead changing hands on numerous occasions, George Sakellaris’ hours, 11 minutes and 12 seconds to win IRC Two for the fourth time. 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SVG’s Governor General, Sir Frederick Ballentyne, will explain the mandate of SVG’s Governor General, Sir Frederick Ballentyne, of the new national body: SVGSA Board member Louise Mitchell explains the value As Eddie Brown, president of the newly formed SVG Sailing Association (SVGSA) of the newly formed SVG Sailing Association (SVGSA) As Eddie Brown, president Bequia Sailing Club has put on the wonderful Bequia Easter Regatta annually for on the wonderful Bequia Easter Regatta annually for Bequia Sailing Club has put For St. Vincent & the Grenadines, the enormous sailing heritage made up of fish- For St. Vincent & the Grenadines, orld and also be able to now compete in sailing competitions worldwide. Right now orld and also be able to now compete in sailing competitions e want to go further afield, we need to do it in Optis and other international class- e want to go further afield, we need to do it in Optis and
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w in sailing purely as a local community initiative. Membership in ISAF will now be a in sailing purely as a local community initiative. Membership on sailing throughout the Our sailors will be able to benefit from training sessions a sport in St. Vincent & the Grenadines. For years our young men have been involved a sport in St. Vincent & the Grenadines. For years our Federation (now known as World Sailing) can mean the transformation of sailing as Federation (now known as World Sailing) can mean the SVGSA and conduct election of new officers at an April 10th meeting. SVGSA and conduct election of new officers at an April of the International Sailing “Having a national sailing association that is a member are not recognized outside the Grenadines.” move forward with assistance from ISAF (now World Sailing). The traditional boats move forward with assistance from ISAF (now World says, “The idea behind it is that the push for double-enders keeps tradition alive. If that the push for double-enders keeps tradition alive. says, “The idea behind it is That is the idea, to be able to es. That was the idea behind forming the association. ing federation until 2015. open wooden boats. Despite these advancements, SVG did not form a national sail- open wooden boats. Despite focusing on giving youths a foundation in safety, seamanship and racing of native a foundation in safety, seamanship and racing of native focusing on giving youths double-enders. Bequia Traditional Sailing Academy started in more recent years Sailing Academy started in more recent years double-enders. Bequia Traditional many years. Bequia Youth Sailors (BYS) has developed racing in Optimists and Sailors (BYS) has developed racing in Optimists many years. Bequia Youth serving their double-ender (open wooden boat) racing makes for a mighty swirl. serving their double-ender today’s commercial interests of modern yacht racing, cruising, chartering and pre- today’s commercial interests per ships and the trade triangle between the Americas and Europe all the way to between the Americas and Europe all the way per ships and the trade triangle ing, whaling, boatbuilding and servicing, from the colonial-period commerce of clip- ing, whaling, boatbuilding APRIL 2016 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 20 Nirvana. Iwasaboardthe360-footbarque could possiblybeanysweeter.For(inmymindanyway)Ihadachievedasailor’s clouds andtwinklingstarsoffthewestcoastofGrenadines,wonderinghowlife in thecabinInowinhabitedaboard about ineight-footsprit-riggedOptimistprams.(SeveralOptiswouldfitcomfortably But thebughadbittenme,andsoonafterIjoinedalocalsailingsquadron,bobbing back acoupleoftimesthatsummer.Neitherushadanyideawhatweweredoing. from shore.Undaunted,wekepttrying,managingtomakeitacrossthelakeand lapstrake-hulled dinghyoutonMontreal’sLakeSt.Louis.Wedumpednot50feet and Europeanwaters. exotic all-handswindjammercarryingwell-heeledpassengersthroughCaribbean hankering todosomeblue-watersailing.SoIpurchasedasecond-handRoyal raced myownforseveralyears.Butin1972partneratthetimeandIhada
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