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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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. 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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EdwinChaves(USCGclassof’95)who headstheSBMrepairsteamisexcited storerooms anda160-footworkdockcomplete therepaircomplex. draft, thenewfacilityisdesignedtosupport paintinginacontrolledenvironment. at Panama’sShelterBayMarina.Featuring a100-by50-footbaywith38-footair to mind;however,entrantsinsistthatmeetingthechallengesbringsrewards. and currentsrequiresthatlittleextrafromcrews.Patienceperseverancecome insights onwhattoexpectenroute.Evidentlysailingagainsttheprevailingwinds grounds, itshowcasessomeoftheregion’sbestattractionswhileprovidingvaluable Tobago, throughGuyanaandontoFrenchGuiana.Thisisa1Gbfileinhighdefinition. journey ofsailorsparticipatinginthe2015editionNereid’sRallyfromTrinidad & is availableforfreedownloadfromthisaddress:http://ifno.info/NereidsRally.mov is underwayfordredgingatthemainentrancetofacilitatedeeperdraftvessels. Marina provides24hourssecurityonproperty,withcameras. 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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,,St.Kitts&,VincenttheGrenadinesandTrinidadTobago. Bahamas, Barbados,Colombia,CostaRica,Cuba,theDominicanRepublic,Grenada,,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 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, 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. 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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 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 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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. , , 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 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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Fax:(758)4520311 SEA CLOUD CRUISES (3) CRUISES CLOUD SEA (this beforetheadventofGPS),andthroughanadin Canadian Navysextantandtookacorrespondencecourseincelestialnavigation ketch berthedinOranjestad,. under-sail odyssey,andIwasnavigatorcrewon square sails. monkeys upratlinesandalongyardsyardarmstofurlorunfurlthemassive ging; butevenmoresobytheyoungseacadetswhoscrambledlikesure-footed Scotia. Iwasalwaysentrancedbythoseships’gracefullinesandcomplicatedrig- Bridge. IwouldseemanyofthesameonessomeyearslaterwhenwaslivinginNova vessels, astheysaileduptheHudsonRiverandunderGeorgeWashington ist. ItwastherethatIsawmyfirstparadeofTallShips,mostthemnavaltraining pered a50-footketchontheFrenchRivierabeforemovingtoNewYorkasjournal- 72-foot yawl-riggedmotorsailer. Australia, crewingonfivedifferentyachts,froma30-footdouble-endedsloopto next 13monthswevirtuallyhitchhikedfromHalifax,NovaScotia,toSydney, services as“experienced”crewtohelpanyonesailtheiryachtanywhere.Overthe — crewmembersmustgoalofttofurlandunfurlthesquaresails the Clockwise fromleft:Theeponymouscloudofsail;CaptainVladimirPushkarevsays Until now,theclosestI’dgottentoawindjammerwasduringmyhitch-hiking- After livinginAustraliaforayear,IsailedfromPerthtoSingapore,andlaterskip- Sea Cloud Fishing Gear Snorkeling Equipment Flares &LifeJackets VHF Radios Stainless Fittings Stainless Fasteners andhercreware‘perfect’;the85-year-oldshipissailed‘byhands’ e-mail:[email protected] Kwan Yin Yachting —Continued onnextpage Houseware &Cookware Hand &PowerTools Sanding Paper&Discs Epoxy Resins Paint Brushes Antifouling Paint , a59-footsteel-hulled magazine,offeredour APRIL 2016 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 21 has her Sea Cloud and with almost twice and with almost . I’d joined her the previ- was sold to Dominican —Continued on next page Gloria a bid to escape to France. But she a bid to escape to France. But Sea Cloud Sea Cloud was abandoned and left to rot for Moreover, 85-year-old Moreover, 85-year-old In 1955 Then, after a decade of ownership disputes, own fascinating and sometimes bizarre histo- and sometimes bizarre own fascinating most as the world’s largest and ry, beginning in yacht when she was built expensive private cereal heiress Marjorie 1931 for breakfast Wall Street tycoon Merriweather Post and her In the mid to late husband, Edward Hutton. to ambassadors, 1930s the yacht was host leaders, before European royalty and world WW2 as a US Navy being commissioned during ship. (She report- weather and coastal patrol and tracking edly was instrumental in locating later sunk by a a marauding U-Boat that was coast). US destroyer off the Carolina Republic dictator who, with his Republic dictator Rafael Trujillo used it as a playboy son Ramfis, essentially idle rich and high- floating pleasure den for the following Trujillo’s class call girls. In 1961, his family loaded CIA-backed assassination, gold aboard his corpse and trunks of treasury Sea Cloud in by Dominican was chased across the Atlantic Canary Islands and gunships, caught near the returned to the Caribbean. Sea Cloud eight years in Colón at the eastern end of the Panama Canal. But in 1972 she was rescued by Hartmut Paschburg, a German sea captain with a passion for classic sailing ships. After getting her barely seaworthy, he returned her to the shipyards in , where she’d been launched a half century earlier. In 1978 a consortium of ship owners and businessmen pur- chased the ship and spent a year and US$7 million meticulously restoring her to what she is today — a five-star cruise ship comparable to no other. She is certainly nothing like those behemoths that ferry 3,000 or 4,000 souls from port to port in an environment akin to a floating Las Vegas hotel complex.

SEA CLOUD CRUISES began a year ago when I was invited to tour her Sea Cloud is a fully man-operated windjammer, with a crew of 61 sailors, carrying is a fully man-operated windjammer, with a crew of 61 for 30 years, far longer than any other crewmember. (A joke among the Sea Cloud My fascination with And now, a year later, I was actually at sea on now I was on a four-masted barque far larger than even a four-masted barque far larger now I was on was coursing sort of adrenalin rush billowing sails. And a different the volume of history. of speed, but the thrill of seafaring time it wasn’t the thrill through me. This explorers and and 19th-century maritime of any account of 18th- I’m a huge fan battles. man ’o’ war naval traders, or European time warp in the Caribbean, up to 64 pampered passengers on voyages through a seas. With her 32 Duradon Mediterranean, Aegean, Black, Tyrrhenian, and Adriatic rise up to 178 feet, and her canvas sails blossoming from yardarms and masts that brass fittings, oak-paneled luxuriously refurbished cabins, teak decks, burnished harkens to a time when only dining room and lounge restored to 1930s elegance, she the glamour of sail, could the very wealthy, eschewing steam and diesel power over days of Tall Ships. indulge themselves in a magnificent throwback to the where I live during the while she was berthed for the day in St. George’s, Grenada, and beauty, especially by winter months. I was immediately struck by her grandeur i.e. her sails are manu- the fact that she is a genuine ‘hands-on’ passenger barque, when I went below, I felt I ally set and struck entirely by rigging-climbing tars. And and appointments have been was on the set of the “Great Gatsby” film. Her décor when Post and Hutton lived carefully preserved or restored much as they were original brass binnacle and aboard her in the 1930s. Even the bridge boasts the complemented with modern engine-room telegraph installed in 1931, though today navigation and communications systems. ous evening while she was anchored a mile out in St. George’s Harbour, lit up like a ous evening while she was anchored a mile out in St. and yardarms. (I felt this Christmas tree with lights strewn from her towering masts The ship’s tender brought apt since I was as excited as a kid on Christmas morning!). aboard by the hotel man- me alongside the high white hull where I was welcomed at sea all his life and with ager, Simon Kwinta, an affable Polish sailor who’s been Sea Cloud crew is that when Simon eventually dies, his embalmed body will replace the mag- nificent golden eagle figurehead on the ship’s prow.)

Gloria Kwan Yin , and for the first few hours threw up everything she had and came Gloria ! I can only imagine what the inside of a , a three-masted Colombian Navy training Colombian Navy training , a three-masted Gloria crew consisted of 150 naval cadets, versus a Kwan Yin were scheduled to leave for Cartagena the following were scheduled to leave for Cartagena the following ARC Gloria Gloria’s Gloria and is complete with marble fireplace and gold fixtures Kwan Yin Continued from previous page Continued from We cast off at about the same time as Both There is no drug more powerful than the adrenalin rush I get when flying the wind- Tied up nearby was the Tied up nearby cruising and racing a Hobie In recent years my summer sailing has been limited to dawn, and (after too many beers) I casually suggested we make a race of it. The two dawn, and (after too many beers) I casually suggested that the losing vessel buy naval officers readily agreed, especially when I proposed port. Big mistake! the crew of the other rounds of beer once we reached was on a beam reach and well in the lead. Then the wind freshened to about 25 was on a beam reach and well in the lead. Then the knots and swung abaft. That’s when Breakfast cereal heiress Marjorie Merriweather Post was married to Wall Street’s Breakfast cereal heiress Marjorie Merriweather Post was Her palatial suite aboard EF Hutton, and no expense on their vessel was spared. Sea Cloud surging past us like a runaway locomotive. Even sailing wing-and-wing day and surging past us like a runaway locomotive. Even sailing run. Suffice it to say night, we were no match for a 212-foot barque on a dead barque. I met a couple of its officers in a waterside bar late that afternoon and they waterside bar late that afternoon a couple of its officers in a barque. I met deck of a tra- my life I had my feet on the board. For the first time in invited me on ditional windjammer. completed the 400-mile passage to her home port a good half day ahead of us. completed the 400-mile passage to her home port me to make good on my rash Fortunately, my two Colombian friends never pressed loser-buys-the-beer wager. mere five of us aboard the ward hull of my Hobie 16, stretched out on the trapeze wire, jib and mainsheet in one hand and tiller in the other, while on a screaming reach at 20-plus knots. But 16 in upstate New York’s Lake Champlain and in northern Ontario, or volunteering 16 in upstate New York’s Lake Champlain and in northern and race specially equipped with physically disabled sailors who learn to handle I occasionally sail and Martin 16s on Lake St. Louis. And in the winter months Yacht Club, or else crew for match race Hobie 14s at Grenada’s Petite Calivigny various friends on their keel boats. — Colombian debtors’ prison would have been like. APRIL 2016 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 22 a cocktailpartyanddinner,duringwhichthemenuwasmoreelaboratethanever. That eveningtheship’s48-year-oldBelarusiancaptain,VladimirPushkarev,hosted sailor hangoutsthatweremuchasIrememberedthemfrommanyyearsearlier. tic Pitons.IwentashoretocheckoutthePetitPeakandHummingbird,twopopular up therewhereIcanseeforever.” started sailinginhernativePolandattheageof17.Asshetoldme,“Ilovebeingway yardarm onthe178-footmainmastwas22-year-oldMagdalenaSzydlowska,who billowing squaresailstocatchasteadysoutheasteight-knotbreeze.Highestupon lines andunfurlthe22sails,whileothersoperatedhugedeckwinchestotrim scampered uptheratlinesandcrawledoutonyardsyardarmstoloosenbunt- of sail.Beingslightlyacrophobic,Iwasinawethe18youngmenandwomenwho swim andanexoticbeachbarbecuebeforeheadingnorthtoSt.Luciaunderacloud very samewaters. islands; tothe1930sPost/Huttonyears;and1970swhenIfirstcruisedthese opulent orseaworthy)broughtSpanish,French,BritishandDutchcoloniststothese musing acrossathreefoldtimewarp:backtowhensimilarships(althoughfarless wrinkles handwovenfromhemp,justasitwasdonecenturiesearlier.Ialso woodwork, andcomplicatedstandingrunningriggingwithanti-chafingbaggy- scrubbed teakdecks,marvelingatherpolishedbrassandbronzefittings,ornate But Iwastoopumpedtosleep,andspentseveralhourswanderingherstone- the onlyCanadianonboardforthisparticularcruise. Germans, Swiss,Austrians,French,RussiansandAmericans.Interestingly,Iwas bar, andentertainmentcenterwhereImetsomeofmyfellowpassengers—amix — [email protected] www.barefootyachts By 2:00 The nextmorningweanchoredoffSoufriere,beneaththeshadowofSt.Lucia’smajes- After motoringallnight,wedroppedanchoroffChathamBay,UnionIsland,fora We weighedanchoratmidnightandmostofthepassengersretiredtotheircabins. I followedSimontothebroadcanopy-coveredLidoDeck,whichservesasship’s Continued frompreviouspage Since 1984 BAREBOATCHARTERS-FULLY CREWEDCHARTERS-ASASAILINGSCHOOL PM everyonewasbackonboardandweheadedtoBequia,55milessouth.

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SALLY ERDLE SEA CLOUD CRUISES Clockwise fromabove:‘Workingtheforedeck’ makes adelightfulopen-airbar engine-room telegraphisstillonthebridge;canopy-coveredLidoDeck Sea Cloud style;theoriginal .com APRIL 2016 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 23 , passed a Star Clipper and her crew.” This was from and her crew.” This was from Sea Cloud is sailed “by hands”. The others, while looking hands”. The others, while is sailed “by Montreal’s Sea Cloud Wall Street Journal, and many other publica- . He lives in Montreal, After anchoring in Bequia’s Admiralty Bay, I visited my favorite beachside bar, the I visited my favorite beachside in Bequia’s Admiralty Bay, After anchoring D’Arcy O’Connor is a veteran jour- I spent my last night again on deck, this time with Aylin and a few other passen- I spent my last night again Barbados, the next morning, I thanked Captain When we docked in Bridgetown, logged some 15,000 nautical miles on many different And, as a sailor who has tion of books, among which is a complete collection of Patrick O’Brian’s Aubrey- collection of Patrick O’Brian’s among which is a complete tion of books, of this sort! Perfect reading for a voyage Maturin novels. anchored there and evening while I’d spent many an afternoon Frangipani, where of Barbados, 98 for our final destination years earlier. We then set sail several times another barque, the Shortly before sunset, miles to the east. nalist, scriptwriter, TV documentary producer, published author and round-the-world sailor. He has con- tributed to the People, Yachting, National Geographic tions in North America and Australia. His most recent book is Irish Mafia and spends winters in Grenada. mile off our port side, with each skipper giving the other a salutary blast of the horn. giving the other a salutary side, with each skipper mile off our port By which he “That’s a push-button ship”. me scoffed and said, A deckhand beside Caribbean and windjammers plying the the several passenger-carrying meant that of only European seas, the sails that are raised and lowered from the security of authentic and pretty, have winches and hand-controlled horizontal and vertical deck by sailors using power by computer-controlled servomotors. power furling, and trimmed us of the Blue Lagoon at the ship’s stern, all of gers sprawled across the pillows in the sky and to figure out the proper names of fixtures trying to identify the stars on the mizzen mast and shrouds. is amazing journey. His parting comment was: “If there Pushkarev for my 370-mile it is the something perfect in this world, the of six, has sailed on every type of vessel on all of someone who, since the age seven seas. on an eight-foot pram, I had to concur with him. boats since cutting my teeth Above: Situated abovedecks, the oak-paneled dining room has artwork, books and natural light Left: The original binnacle has pride of place, although now the bridge is state-of-the-art

SALLY ERDLE (2) for four years, is television and radio Sea Cloud Sea Cloud , with its antique woodwork and complex rigging, are tantamount to eating three meals a day every day to eating three meals a are tantamount Sea Cloud Sea Cloud Continued from previous page Continued from Indeed, we were a veritable floating family with but one common interest — to Interestingly, I’d heard the same metaphor earlier that day from Dick and Wanda Interestingly, I’d heard the same metaphor earlier that On the foredeck leading to the crew’s quarters in the fo’c’sle, I chatted with sev- On the foredeck leading to After dinner, which was followed by a chorus of ship’s officers and crew singing by a chorus of ship’s officers and crew singing After dinner, which was followed In fact, meals on In fact, meals Aylin long tables was fellow passenger one of the dining room’s eight Beside me at travel in a style and a time that is long past. Besides having no swimming pool, casino, fitness center, or Las Vegas-style floorshow, Peters of Sabula, Iowa. The retired couple has traveled the world on many ships, and Peters of Sabula, Iowa. The retired couple has traveled of this cruise,” said Wanda, described this as their best ever. “I love the family feel ship where everybody gets to referring to the passenger and crew mix on a small know everybody within a day or two. provided him with much more of a challenge and variety than he’d ever had on a provided him with much more of a challenge and variety on merchant vessel or cruise liner. A Serbian who’s been (There are 12 different Alex described his crewmates as “an international family”. nationalities among the crew.) free. Instead, the ship’s oak-paneled dining room walls are lined with a huge collec- ships he has sailed, eral off-duty sailors. Alex Pajic, the ship’s Chief Carpenter, said that of the many Pajic, the ship’s Chief Carpenter, said that of the many eral off-duty sailors. Alex rousing sea shanties in English, German, Polish and even Tagalog, I again spent German, Polish and even Tagalog, I again spent rousing sea shanties in English, of the decks while gazing up at the crystal necklace much of the night wandering swaying spars. constellations high above the Jaspersen, a doctor from Berne, Switzerland. This was a blessing because I needed This was a blessing doctor from Berne, Switzerland. Jaspersen, a were appropriate knives and two spoons which of the four forks, three her advice on days when all a far cry from my cruising put in front of me. It was for whatever was of Spam with- a fish or opening a can about was gutting and filleting I had to worry finger. out slicing my — teatime and doesn’t include the delectable restaurant. And that in a four or five-star well as I did on this voyage. I have never eaten as midnight snacks. APRIL 2016 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 24 • Floating • Floating Docks Fueling Speed High • Assistance Passage Canal • BOCAS DEL TORO, DEL BOCAS PANAMA THE ULTIMATE CRUISER PLAYGROUND FREE CARIBBEAN HURRICANE CONNECT WITH US: Book yourberthtoday. www.igymarinas.com ..(5)8251 • aaa(0)62 50 VFCanl6 • [email protected] • Channel68 VHF • Panama (507) 6726 4500 (954)U.S. • 892 5211 • Black Water Pump-out Black • 24 Security Hour • Basin Marina Harbor Safe • www.redfrogbeachmarina.com Deep water basin up to25’ Slips –84 draft /12 Megayacht Slips. • Complimentary Shuttle to Bocas Town toBocas Shuttle Complimentary • Amenities Full Crew&Resort • &Marina World Resort Class • 133nm from the Panama Canal. Welcoming all vessels. Caribbean side of Panama. of side Free Zone. Caribbean Hurricane • Renowned • Renowned Surfi Zip Line Exhilarating Tours • • Eco-Friendly Activities INSURANCE BROKERS Blue &Marina Haven Resort ST. PETERSBURG, FL ST. PETERSBURG, Marina CaboSan Lucas American YachtAmerican Harbor Yacht Club At Isle De Sol De Isle At Club Yacht TURKS &CAICOS TURKS Red Frog BeachIsland Simpson BayMarina Marina Santa Marta Yacht HavenGrande Rodney Bay Marina RodneyBay ST. MAARTEN ST. THOMAS Resort &MarinaResort Maximo Marina COLOMBIA ST. LUCIA PANAMA ng &Kiteboarding ng MEXICO APRIL 2016 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 25 , despacho 18.25.50N 18.25.50N 69.36.67W —Continued on next page • Showers, Laundry, Restaurant, 24 hr security • Immigration office in the marina for clearance • Free WIFI and Free Internet • Dinghy Dock • 12 miles East of & 7 miles East of International Airport THE FOCAL POINT FOR CRUISING YACHTSMENTT iiiii Z

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in WE To see more of the countryside, we hopped on the back of the To see more of the countryside, we hopped on the back The DR’s Northern Coast LUPERON the DR aboard our The first time we sailed to We planned to be anchored in Luperón for only In Haiti, the people speak French and Creole, French and Creole, In Haiti, the people speak The countries of the Dominican Republic and of the Dominican Republic The countries SAMANA Passage, we began havingOn our night passage from Luperón eastward to the Mona For cruisers and the townspeople’s entertainment, we set up our movie screen, For cruisers and the townspeople’s entertainment, we cruising trimaran, a short time, but Mother Nature had other ideas for us and thanks to bad weather we stayed for almost two weeks. While there, we filled our days: we visited the Yacht Club at the top of the hill for Happy Hour and live music, made some cash at to explore the amazing hiking the Cruisers’ Swap Meet, and best of all, we began One of our highlights was a opportunities and outdoor fun that the DR has to offer. planned a fun-filled day. We tour with Rosa Van Sant, a fantastic coordinator who — a spectacular expe- took an exhilarating hike to see the Damajagua 27 Waterfalls and down the waterfalls and rience of hiking through the jungle, scampering up Jumping into the refresh- sliding down homemade waterslides carved into the rocks. we made stops at an indige- ing springs was a fantastic reward. To top off our trip, some yummy local food and nous village, a local artisans’ shop, and a restaurant for cold beer. and in the Dominican Republic, or “DR”, which or “DR”, which and in the Dominican Republic, influence, Spanish is remained under Spanish undergone signifi- spoken. Both countries have unrest over the cant political and economic dictatorships. years and suffered under the people of the DR However, in recent years, and fair elections to have been able to hold free of a more stable and aid them in the formation democratic government. and arrived on the Mayaguana in the Bahamas northern coast in the town of Luperón. The year we cruised the Thorny Path was exceptionally thorny and riddled with terrible weather and seas, so we had taken advantage of a fantastic weather window. (We had to forego seeing the Turks & Caicos, but they are on our bucket list.) Haiti share the same island, Hispaniola. In 1492, same island, Hispaniola. Haiti share the it “la arrived and named Christopher Colombus role in island played a significant Española”. This of the Caribbean and the history of the pirates French, British and was fought over by the third of the island, Spanish. In 1697, the western French colony, was where there was already a Haiti. ceded to France and later became Dominican Republic, as well as inland travel to as well as inland Dominican Republic, too. see the countryside, trouble with our main engine and explained the situation to our buddy boats. (We hadtrouble with our main engine and explained the situation a blast traveling with great friends on projector and amp at Mike’s Place and hosted a free “Ultra movie night” — with pop- projector and amp at Mike’s Place and hosted a free “Ultra corn, of course! cycle taxis that carry passengers) and also took the local bus. cycle taxis that carry passengers) and also took the local Bella and we would see them at thesecret VHF channel, we advised them to go on ahead our engine fixed ASAP and benext port, in Puerto Rico. We told them we would get all in this together and thatright behind them. They all explained to us that we were Amazing! In the pitch blackthey all would come with us and assist with the problem. behind us.off of our stern, we could see the string of navigation lights APRIL 2016 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 26 USCG inflatablerequestingaroutinesafetyinspection.Wedousedthespinnaker the distancenearIslaMona,andshortlyafterwereapproachedbyaseven-crew the MonaPassagetoIslaSaona.TooursurprisewesawaUSCoastGuardcutterin the entiretime. full ofgreatbeachesand,outsideMarinaZarPar,wesawonlyahandfulboats Venezuelan coast.WewillsavetheABCsforanothertime.)TheDR’ssouthcoastis take thenorthernrouteversusABCroute,inordertoavoiddangerous the islandchainfromouradventureinEasternCaribbean.(Wehaddecidedto route tothewesternCaribbeanbywayofPuertoRicoaftermakingourpassageup authorities triedtochargeinSamaná. seas, wewereinthemarinaforthreedays.However,itwasagreatplacetobe. fueled andwateredup,wereinacomfortableslipnotime.Becauseofthehigh entrance bythewavesandwind.Thosearetimeswhentimingiseverything!We the wickedconcretedockatentrance—wewereliterallycatapultedthrough villas andimmaculatedocks.Itwasalittlediceygettingintothemarina,owingto ming pools,agourmetshop,anextremelyelegantrestaurantandbar,high-end special ratesforus!Itwasafirst-classmarina,completewithmultiplehorizonswim- us andtotellhowwonderfulthefacilitywas—thattheyhadnegotiated Puerto Bahia,ownedbytheBrugalRumfamily.TheycalledonVHFtocheck limestone formations. a numberoffreshwaterspringsallthroughthecavethatcreatedoutstanding large eyesandantennaestickingoutofthetopstheirheads.Therewerealso The imageshadastrangelikenesstoMartiansorTeletubbies,completewithvery unbelievable pictogramsdrawnbyTainoIndiansthatdatebackbeforeColombus. then chilledoutinthepoolwithsomebeers. spring-fed swimmingpoolsandazipline.Aftersomelunch,wedidthezipline the riversandatendwediscoveredafantasticecolodge,completewithrefreshing of countlessmangrove-linedriverstoinvestigate.Wezippedupstreamalongone ing outfromthebottomofsea,emerald-greenvegetation,andanawesomemaze looked justlikethetravelbrochuresofThailand,withtremendousmountainsshoot- dropped thehookandheadedintoexplorebydinghy.Thesceneryvegetation most amazingplacesonEarth,LosHaitisesNationalPark.Alongwith — We departedArrecifeRomero,PuertoRico,andsetthespinnakertosailthrough ISLA SAONA Two yearslater,wereturnedtoHispaniolaexploretheDR’ssoutherncoast,en The DR’sSouthernCoast Note: Atthemarina,wedidnothaveanyissueswith“extrafees”suchas While weexploredthePark,ourfriendsaboardotherbuddyboatswerein The nextday,weexploredtheextensivecavesystemandinsidesaw With thefuelliftpumponenginerepaired,wehadashortsailtooneof LOS HAITISESNATIONALPARK Continued frompreviouspage Sabbaticus we still bediscovered.Thecaptainofferedtoletustie found lotsoftreasure.Theyhadgreatstoriesshipwrecksandtreasureto named er, at8:30thediveboatpickedusupfortwospectaculardivesinmarinepark. course wearegameforeverything,so,afteraquicknapandgettingourgeartogeth- Ocean Star safety inspection,weweregivenastellarreport. and startedourengineinordertokeeparrivaltimethesame.Afteraone-hour cocktails, aswellagreatpartyattheCasadeCampoYachtClub. few complimentaryVIPeventsformarinaguests,completewithfreegourmetbuffet, dollar residentialneighborhoodsthatlookedlikeBeverlyHills.Themarinahosteda Campo androdeourbikesallovertheextensivepropertytoseemultimillion- cable serviceduringourentirestay.WecheckedoutalloftheamenitiesatCasade the CDCYachtClubbartender;andentiresupportstaffprovidedimpec- José Gonzalvo;Frank,theHarbormaster;Raul,ResortActivitiesDirector;andElvis, humor forya). to fixitforthetimebeing,untilorsomethingelsebreaksagain…(alittleboat Puerto Rico.Weneededtopickupfuelandalsofixthegenerator.wereable showed uswheretopurchasethebestandleastexpensiveproduce. anchorage, wasnowourtourguideforthetown.Afterweobtained and metal. mercial wharfwasquitebrokenandsomepartswerenothingbutjaggedconcrete (below; we’reontheright) at Salinas(left)tonewfriendsJoséandVilmatheCasadeCampoYachtClub The peoplewemetintheDRrangedfromhardworkingfishermenonbeach In Barahona,weencounteredatreasure-huntingvesselfromNorthCarolina BARAHONA Upon our7:00 Casa deCampoMarinawasafantasticexperienceforus.TheDirectorGeneral, We hadbeenhavingtroublewithourWesterbekegeneratorduringtimein LA ROMANA-CASADECAMPO Our newfoundcompanion,Raul,whohadpaddleduptosellusmangoesinthe Osprey greetedusontheVHFandinvitedtogoscubadivingwiththem.Of thatwasexploringwrecksoffoftheshallowbanksandhadalready AM arrivaltime,ourfriendsAliceandStevetheirfamilyaboard Ultra uptohisboat,asthecom- —Continued onnextpage zarpe , he APRIL 2016 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 27

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Are we being arrested? around the bank building. sirens in and and we just hap- just a false bank alarm abroad?” Turns out it was to be locked up the local paper though: Headline in there. We kept thinking pened to be standing — or for kneeling with bank robbery “Tourists from Texas charged might have read, of an ATM!” down in front for us in Salinas gas station. The highlight taxi were off to the back of the pickup-truck ground. looked like snow all over the and salt mine. The salt was the salt pond the fishermen had clotheslines filled with fish they Strung between the palm trees walked the beautiful beach and fed the Rottweiler-sized were drying in the sun. We and exploring this area with the fantastic snorkeling iguanas. We had great fun extravagant sea caves. white sand beach fronted by water of every shade of blue. has a picturesque five-mile our barely see, thanks to the number of fish blocking We snorkeled there and could a T-shirts and cans of tuna and Vienna sausages for view! We traded the fishermen hogfish. bucket of lobsters and yummy dense jungle, excellent fishing and spectacular beautiful beaches, great anchorages, opportunities. We hope you get the chance to explore snorkeling and scuba diving too! the Divine Dominican Republic, Republic — i.e., an entrance and exit paper from each port is required to move from Republic — i.e., an entrance and exit paper from each port to port inside the country. of making copies of all of your documents: case you lose your original copy. cabinets, looking for stowaways. any additional fees. We feel our short stays in the marinas, we were not asked to pay over the authorities’ pro- that the marinas had a great influence and better control cess. We even had to request an additional during a weather delay. to quench your thirst. Both Brahma and Bohemia. On a hot day, all three are perfect are gonna need a bathroom Presidente and Bohemia are offered in regular and “you give you a bamboo holder to in 30 minutes” sizes. The super size is so big they even equivalent of four glasses of keep your beer cold, since it is 40 fluid ounces — the a jumbo size bottle of beer and beer — versus a regular 12-ounce beer. We would get split it. . The sportsfish- Ultra Continued from previous page Continued from There are lots of provisioning opportunities in Santo Domingo, too! There are lots of provisioning opportunities in Santo Domingo, we affectionately call a slot By the way, in Santo Domingo we used an ATM, which We hopped aboard a local bus into town to explore the historic sites of Santa We hopped aboard a local bus into town to explore SANTA DOMINGO AND BOCA CHICA on to Santa Domingo, After a day stop for a snorkel at Isla Catalina, we pressed We took a shuttle bus up to the legendary Altos de Chavón, a replica of a 16th cen- Altos de Chavón, a replica bus up to the legendary We took a shuttle The Dominican Republic’s dramatic coastline is one we hope that you, too, The Dominican Republic’s dramatic coastline is one we will get to explore machine — sometimes you win and sometimes you do not! Bill was kneeling down machine — sometimes you win and sometimes you do was not on our side that day, before it, saying, “Please work, please work!” Well, luck the ATM we heard loud and the machine was out of order. But soon after trying Domingo. This is a wonderful Spanish colonial city with a church on every corner. Domingo. This is a wonderful Spanish colonial city with originally the home of Diego The Alcazar de Colón dates back to 1510 and was Colombus’s son. In the Plaza Colombus, the governor of the colony and Christopher the street is Christopher de España is the famous Casa Diego Caballero and across Spanish Court for almost 60 Colombus’s home. The palace was the center of the of Mexico, Puerto Rico, years; it was the headquarters for the Spanish conquests Today it is a museum and Cuba, Guatemala, Peru, Florida, Colombia and Jamaica. other must-sees are the houses European medieval and Renaissance art. Some the Museum of the Atarazana, Museum of the Royal Houses, the National Pantheon, Ozama Fort, and several art museums. home of Marina ZarPar. We anchored just outside of the marina, although there home of Marina ZarPar. We anchored just outside of we were able to fill our dive were several mooring balls available. 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System forces. vention byUSandCaribbeanRegionalSecurity number ofcivilians),followedbymilitaryinter- several ofhiscabinetministersandanuntold his partyresultedinBishop’sdeath(alongwith nal take-overattemptbyahard-linefactionof Revolutionary Government.In1983,aninter- became PrimeMinisterofthenewPeople’s since independencein1974,andBishop of EricGairy,whichhadruledthecountry main oppositionparty. under theleadershipofMauriceBishopwas opponents. TheNewJewelMovement(NJM) his “MongooseGang”,thugsthatattacked was tense.ThePremier,EricGairy,haddeployed stands, wasbooming,butthepoliticalsituation Yacht Services,wherePortLouisMarinanow independent. Yachting,centeredatGrenada of GreatBritain—notquiteacolony,butyet changes. Theislandwasan“AssociatedState” The internationalairportinGrenadaisnamed In 1979,theNJMoverthrewgovernment Grenada in1973wasonthecuspofmajor CARIBBEAN MEMORIESDEPARTMENT then Premier, then Premier, very least,aNewJewelsympathizer,forhesharedourantipathy“Uncle”(Grenada’s became obvious,astheClarkesCourtdiminishedinourglasses,thathewas,at hair) light-skinnedfellawithwhomwebeganchatting,asbarpatronswilldo,andit Mamma’s BarintheoldChinatown. sun, drinkingrumatnightDaddyBull’sbaronLagoonRoad,andalso painter intheCaribbean—maybeworld.Weworkedlikedemonssummer Herman (BabyFace)ThompsonfromCaliste,widelyknownasthebestvarnisher/ son’s eventualgodfatherandlaterCommanderoftheGrenadaCoastGuard; their skills.Ihiredwhatweretobecomelifetimefriends:IanCecil(Mousey)Byer,my ing withtalentedGrenadiansailors,somesoontobecomeinternationallyfamousfor 60-foot cutter, I totallybelievedin. from 1999to2003,andpaidintothesocialsecuritysystemformyemployees,which a workpermit!),andvisitedsincethen.IownedWindwardMarineLtd.inCarriacou first love—sailing,whichbroughtmetoGrenada,whereIhavelived,worked(Ihad 20-hours-a-day caucusesandendlessstrategysessions,soIdecidedtogowithmy Revolutionary Government Moviegoer MauriceBishop,atright,inlaterdaysasheadofGrenada’sshort-lived It was there that one night we met a somewhat straight-laced (tie and coat, short It wastherethatonenightwemetasomewhatstraight-laced(tieandcoat,short In theGrenadaof1972,Ineededbig-timehelptogetmysomewhatrun-down Clover , backintochartercondition.Fortunately,thelagoonwasteem- —Continued onnextpage APRIL 2016 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 31 Agents for: Far left: The author — ‘I was an American hippie who arrived in Grenada in 1972’ Left: April 1979 marked Bishop’s first visit to Carriacou after the Revolution FEDON PUBLISHERS had been put back in order had been put back in order Long 62º 50.1’ W Lat 17º 20.3’ N W Lat 17º 20.3’ Long 62º 50.1’ Clover Haul & Storage Haul and Launch $ 11 / ft. 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We Payments – Cash (EC or US$) Visa, Mastercard, Discover & travellers checks (must sign in front of fenced property with CCTV. completely 24 hr manned Security, us with ID) and electricity available. Water Maurice Bishop retreated to the backseat of the Rover and chatted a bit with of the Rover and chatted retreated to the backseat Maurice Bishop he didn’t bother to get back in the trunk, and we drove When the movie was over, and we sailed away on charter, and by the time we returned he had become a Big and by the time we returned he had become a and we sailed away on charter, Mamma’s again, either. Man. We never saw him at part of the party. No one noticed; indeed, there were a few other surreptitious exits there were a few other surreptitious No one noticed; indeed, part of the party. tried in vain to at the gate, and the staff that hadn’t been checked from other trunks catch the miscreants. still wearing the when it was quite dark, unknown woman. Then, Mousey and the area, which I for the main concession and mustache he headed outlandish wig only return- causing us some anxiety, He was gone a good while, thought very risky. for its duration, underway. He sat there after the movie was well ing to the Rover beer. It cer- remarks, and drinking some or making pointed occasionally laughing a few spliffs, I must say that we smoked as if he enjoyed himself, and tainly seemed of the other cars judging by the wafting aroma of ganja. as was happening in many and cared. We drove back to the Caribana, Deborah out in style, heads up. Nobody I the others drove away in the Rover, and the only time I got back in my Mini-Moke, the was at public appearances or on TV. That was ever saw Maurice Bishop again Selwyn as well, since last time I got together with to Clover On the morning of the not-so- duced, a few surreptitious duced, a few surreptitious and “arrangements” were made, he was gone in five minutes, body- accompanied by a few guards in mufti. I was commit- ted now. out), fateful day (as it turned Selwyn came down to finalize these “arrangements”, finalize these “arrangements”, which included a late-model my black Rover sedan, since only vehicle was a Mini-Moke, that unsuitable for the scheme to we had in mind. This was in the have Maurice Bishop hide at trunk until we were parked drive- the designated spot at the as it in. 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Over the next few months, Strachan. Over the next name was Selwyn Our new acquaintance’s We found our spot, and by now it was starting to get dark, and the promos were We found our spot, and by now it was starting to get In the front seat were me, driving, and my soon-to-be-wife Deborah (also a white In the front seat were me, driving, and my soon-to-be-wife we saw him again a few times at Mamma’s, always talking radical politics (which always talking radical a few times at Mamma’s, we saw him again guy until one evening a light-skinned she was a Gairy supporter), Mamma hated; It was most wig and weirdo mustache. him, dressed in an obvious showed up with Mamma turning and ordered a Carib; I saw Bishop. He sat down obviously Maurice to see Jimmy classmate, if he was going He asked Mousey, his old her face away. at the drive-in that weekend. We were cordially intro- Cliff’s “The Harder They Come” — tax on all foreign to institute an anchor who, at that time, was trying Sir Eric Gairy), into the the money they pumped short-sighted policy considering yachts, a very local economy. cranking up. We gathered around the trunk, as pre-arranged, and Maurice Bishop cranking up. We gathered around the trunk, as pre-arranged, a Carib, like he’d always been quickly leapt out, ducking his head, and then accepted American); in the back were Mousey and a woman that I didn’t know (Bishop’s wife? American); in the back were Mousey and a woman that the sun hot, even in the late Girlfriend? I asked no questions). The line was long, and all sweating, and not just afternoon. By the time we got to the ticket gate, we were Grenada: the colonial mas- from the sun. But we had “the look” in pre-independence of seeing a movie in their ters in the front seat indulging their servants in the luxury other cars’ trunks (all black car. At the ticket gate, although they had checked some Grenadians), they waved us through. we were hoping would be after dark. That was not going to be possible, however, so we were hoping would be after dark. That was not going Bishop still had on his wig we met outside the old Caribana Bar in Belmont. Maurice wink he disappeared into the and mustache, and was in high spirits; with a little what we knew would be trunk. We closed the lid over his head, and headed towards an adventure. 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AM Boldly . Crystal Claire If you know of a Caribbean youth sailor or adult candidate for featuring in Y2A,

with partner Jim Hutchins to life skills built in childhood. Believing swimming and Continued from page 19 Continued from Youth2Adult – Y2A – is a series of articles celebrating sailing’s role in youth develop- Ellen Ebert Birrell attributes her opportunity to cruise the Caribbean aboard Commenting on the physical strength built in the upper body and legs from hiking Jojo raced Optimists in the 2013, ’14 and ’15 Carriacou Regattas. He, Drew Jojo’s mother works at Jack’s Bar on Princess Margaret Beach. His father regu- When asked about his racing, Jojo says it came “very easy.” In school, he likes Jojo has been sailing with Bequia Youth Sailors (BYS) since he was ten years old. Y2A Featured Youth Jojo Adams, 16 years old Youth Sailors (BYS) Junior Sailing Program: Bequia & the Grenadines Port Elizabeth, Bequia, St. Vincent Favorite Boat: Laser Andy Mitchell says, “Jojo has a very steady hand. He Of Jojo Adams, his coach Louise Mitchell says, “It is ironic that only in 2016 is sailing becoming an official ironic that only in 2016 is sailing becoming an official Louise Mitchell says, “It is BYS has a website: www.bequiayouthsailors.org. They keep supporters informed of They keep supporters informed BYS has a website: www.bequiayouthsailors.org. According to BYS coach Andy Mitchell, his son Drew, at only ten years old, was the son Drew, at only ten years coach Andy Mitchell, his According to BYS please contact [email protected]. ment. Go sailing are essentials for island youth, she supports junior sailing and serves on the Caribbean Sailing Association Sailing Development Committee. Visit caribbean-sailing. com/youth/youth-programs for more information. out in strenuous winds that normally blow through the bay, Jojo says, “We practice roll tacks and discuss right of way. Sailing is a good way to stay fit, to upgrade your- self and remain strong.” He’d like to become a professional sailor one day. “I see myself in ocean-crossing races.” Mitchell and Oreakay Joseph raced in the June 2015 St. Lucia Nationals. Jojo also has been helmsman on 12-foot, 16-foot, 18-foot and 28-foot double-enders during Bequia’s annual Easter Regattas and races held in Mayreau. According to Andy, Jojo will be the youngest person ever to captain a 28-foot double-ender in the upcoming Bequia Easter Regatta when he skippers larly goes to Rhode Island in the summer, performing varnish and other marine repair work. In Bequia, he drives a taxi during the rest of the year. geography. As he started sailing, he found out how the compass is used in sailing. Mostly on weekends, Jojo, along with other youths, sails Optimists, a Laser and double-enders within well-protected Admiralty Bay. It started out with fun practice races where, as a group, they’d sail down to Lower Bay to De Reef restaurant. Andy Mitchell would buy them lunch. Then they’d race back upwind to where the boats are stored just off the main dinghy dock in Port Elizabeth. works hard, is very calm and is a very natural sailor.” works hard, is very calm and at Gingerbread Hotel restaurant, Bequia.” at Gingerbread Hotel restaurant, national sport in SVG as it has been in the blood of the people of the Grenadines for has been in the blood of the people of the Grenadines national sport in SVG as it all goes here, ‘nothing before its time’. I expect to see generations, but as the saying of the Sailing Association on April 10th at 11:00 sailing enthusiasts at the meeting their endeavors and accomplishments. youngest of the 175 participants in the July 2015 Optimist North Americans held in 2015 Optimist North Americans 175 participants in the July youngest of the outgrowing the next year but he is rapidly plans to go back again Antigua. Drew Bynoe, also to send Drew, along with Eltino is working to raise funds Optimist. BYS sailors, coach who is 14. Last year, junior of age, and Oton Compton now 11 years using it for Antigua on a large catamaran, sailed from Bequia to and chaperones arrived the after- challenges, they only and housing. Owing to various transportation arrive days early, Next year, they plan to start of the championship. noon before the sheet (including begins. With a sign-up before the big event for rest and practice address and donation amount) in hand, Drew donor and yacht name, e-mail harbor asking for donations for his Opti North American approaches yachties in the so far,” says Andy. “It gets exhausting to keep campaign. “He has raised EC$2,000 going after funding.” — APRIL 2016 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 36 See why theCaribbean To findouthow youcan make alasting impactonconservationintheCaribbeanandto reefs onwhichwealldepend.We needyourhelptoprotect ourwatersandwayoflife. worksthroughouttheregion toprotectThe NatureConservancy seas, coastlines, andcoral is worth defending. Join The Nature Conservancy andhelpusDefend Paradise. join ourcampaigntoDefendParadise, visit nature.org/defendparadise . APRIL 2016 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 37 A humpback whale calf drinks more than 50 gallons of milk a day — that’s a bath- A humpback whale calf drinks whale calf is impressive! At birth, the calf weighs about The growth of a humpback long; when weaned at ten Newborns are about three to five metres (ten to 16 feet) educator and marine policy Dr. Nathalie Ward is a marine biologist, conservation tub full! Mother whales nourish their young with super-rich milk that allows calves their young with super-rich milk that allows calves tub full! Mother whales nourish the Humpback milk is 50 percent fat and is almost to grow at phenomenal rates. cow’s milk is three percent fat and human milk consistency of yogurt. In comparison, is four-and-a-half percent fat. a pickup truck. Daily it grows almost three centimetres half a ton — the weight of 40 kilograms (about 88 pounds). That comes to more and gains on average nearly than 1.4 kilograms an hour! average of ten metres (about months, they may double their birth length to reach an the precious milk before it is 33 feet). The calf will have ingested up to nine tons of calf’s diet of mother’s weaned. Weaning is a ten-month process, wherein a humpback milk is gradually replaced with a solid diet of fish. and marine mammal consultant. She has authored numerous scientific publications sharks and coral reefs. field guides as well as children’s books on whales, dolphins, A Mother’s Milk: A BIG Bottle! Milk: A A Mother’s Salty is a humpback whale who loves to sing. Every winter he swims throughout the ; he doesn’t he swims throughout the Caribbean Sea; whale who loves to sing. Every winter Salty is a humpback

need a passport because he’s an international citizen. This month, he tells us about what humpback calves drink month, he tells us about what humpback he’s an international citizen. This need a passport because to color! of a calf that’s as big as a car for you — and has a drawing TESSA MORGAN TESSA PROUDLY SPONSORED BY CONSERVATION: SALTY’S BEAT BY NATHALIE WARD SALTY’S BEAT BY CONSERVATION: SPONSORED PROUDLY APRIL 2016 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 38 “three canal”foreverythingfrompeelinggrapefruitto pull thebladefromthick,wet,sappywood. grooves onbothsidesofthebladeistomakeiteasy enous toTrinidad.Thereasonforthethreecanal the threegroovesalongitsblade—seemstobeindig- is justathreecanal.”The“threecanal”—so-calledfor showed ourcutlass.Theofficersaid,“That’sokay—it guard patrol.Whenaskedifwehadanyweapons, one day,ourboatwassearchedbyanislandcoast carrying acutlass. water bottle,wearingyourbootsand ests, don’tleavetheboatwithoutyour eration ofgoinginto“thebush”orfor- have onboard.Ifyouanyconsid- er’s andfisherman’stool,it’sgreatto sight tobehold. big fishintosteakswithacutlassis Watching afishermanquicklyslice cassava growersstillrequireacutlass. only memories,banana,plantainand sugarcane harvestismainlyathingof of hundredsacres. men withcutlassesdidtheharvesting Caribbean. Whensugarcanewasking, long blade,it’samust-havetoolforthe flat sideoftheblade.) been “planassed”,orbeatenwiththe cutlass candotoapersonhavenever who stoppedconsideringthedamagea no longerconsideredaweapon.(Those hand guardorhiltdisappeared,itwas broad swordcalledahanger.Oncethe centuries usedasimilarshortand a tool.Woodsmenandsoldiersinthe17th18th giver of“chops”—adeadlyweaponitisessentially by choppingoffachunkofsilvercoin. that’s actuallyhowtheymadechangeinthosedays, including dividingsilvercoinsinto“piecesofeight”: blades hadtobesturdyforworkaboardaship, knife oftheFrenchbuccaneersonHispaniola.The flat bladesarebelievedtoevolvefromthehunting blade thanthecutlass. or strong,themacheteisamuchlighterandnarrower machete comesfromtheword“macho”,meaningmale The Spanishcolonieshadthe ruption oftheItalian French wordforknife.Theisitselfacor- century Englishvariationof colonies. Thewordcutlassdevelopedfroma17th- blade modelsforherAsian,CaribbeanandAfrican tea, copraandrubberindustriesmadedifferent supplied hercolonieswithefficienttoolsforthesugar, a cutlass. every homeownerintheCaribbeanhaswhatwecall every farmer,gardenerandfishermanalmost associate alarge,handledbladewithcriminals.But ultimately fromLatin Now thatweliveashoreinTrinidad,useour When myhusbandandIwereaboard In additiontobeingacommonfarm- Whatever youcallthiswicked-looking Although weknowthecutlasswellinTrinidadas Pirate loremadethe“cutlass”famous.Thesebroad, In pastcenturies,thesteelcompaniesinBritain Machetes —oh,no!VisitorstotheCaribbeanoften coltellaccio cultellus Although the coutelas machete , orlargeknife,derived meaning smallknife. , a16th-century , andalthough feit stickers.Lookforamanufacturer’sname,suchas with aredsticker,butbewaretherearealsocounter- beech ormaple. The handlegripismadefromahardwoodsuchas steel andshouldkeepitsedge,orstaysharplonger. buy atop-qualitycutlassisitmadefromtempered bend orbreakinuse.Themostimportantreasonto rigid anddoesn’twobbleifyoushakeitwon’t rolled, high-qualitysteel.Thismeansthebladeis the tool. increase thecuttingperformancewithweightof made fromBritishsteel.Thebladestripistaperedto known asthe“Crocodile”cutlassandbladeis terfeits, usuallymadeinChina.Thegenuinecutlassis modern world,therearegenuinecutlassesandcoun- of anagriculturalshop.Aswitheverythinginthis attached. 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Thesharpeningwheelswerebigstones,usually bring allourbladestohavehimhonethemagood A sheathorothercoveringisalsonecessaryin The safestwaytokeeptrackofwhereyouhaveyour Only inTrinidadhaveIseenthe“brushing”cutlass. Today, thosewhousethecutlassdailyhave Shirley Hallistheauthorof Trinidad. Onceamonthwewould sharpening wheelinourvillage Nicholson isthenametoseek. file astheycanbecounterfeited; for amonth.Againlookqualityin fingertip thatwillbesoreandtender lenting; oneslipwillhaveableeding of theblade.Asharpcutlassisunre- your fingersdonotrunuptotheedge away fromyouandstrokethefileso Always havethecutlassbladefacing ular teeththatsmoothandsharpen. tard”, becauseoftheunusualorirreg- sharpen acutlassistermed“bas- handle canbefitted.Thetypeusedto tang atoneendtowhichawooden teeth. Mostfileshaveanarrow,pointed surface andaseriesofsharp,parallel file isasteelbarwithcasehardened know whentostrokeitwithafile.The sharp. Aftersomanywhacksyouwill owners isafiletokeepthebladeedge unwrapped cutlass. Vincent, whereitisillegaltocarryan some places,suchasKingstown,St. In myyouththerewasamanwith One moreessentialforallcutlass TheNewCaribbean APRIL 2016 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 39 enough to drink. While they prefer enough to drink. While they prefer lots of rain, with about 1,000 mil- limetres (about 40 inches) worth of water, as long as their environ- ment is humid enough, they will tently over 15°C or 60°F) and get tently over 15°C or 60°F) and get still flourish. The one thing they as they stay warm enough (consis- are picky about is sun, as they love The trees have no difficulty dealing The trees have no difficulty dealing quite content in sandy soil, as long quite content in sandy soil, as long the sunlight. This is why they do so Unfortunately, the presence of Unfortunately, the presence of with a salty environment, and are with a salty environment, and are well on beaches, as the environment is right for them. is right for them. coming shore. “lethal yellow” has affected some of the “lethal yellow” has affected some of the just waiting to be deposited on a wel- the seed along in the sea for a while, the seed along in the sea for a while, trees in the region, especially those in trees in the region, especially those in Antigua, with a few incidences in Jamaica. Antigua, with a few incidences in Jamaica. the fibrous husks are perfect for floating the fibrous husks are perfect for floating islands will have coconut palms as well, as palms as well, as islands will have coconut While the trees can normally live up to about While the trees can normally live up to about 70 years, this bacterium can kill them within 70 years, this bacterium can kill them within human intervention. Beaches on uninhabited on uninhabited human intervention. Beaches seeds would find their own way inland without way inland without seeds would find their own months. Some of the islands have developed a months. Some of the islands have developed a more stringent policy on the importation of trees, more stringent policy on the importation of trees, inland, as there is no natural way that the large way that the large inland, as there is no natural and the cultivation of resistant plants has been pro- and the cultivation of resistant plants has been This wide-ranging usefulness is why coconuts are found is why coconuts are found This wide-ranging usefulness Copra, the dried “meat” of the coconut, has numerous uses, and the coconut, has numerous uses, and Copra, the dried “meat” of The coconut palm has traced a path across the globe, travelling travelling The coconut palm has traced a path across the globe, makes coconut a lucrative crop. Coconut oil that is extracted from crop. Coconut oil that is extracted from makes coconut a lucrative cooking or in a multitude of personal the copra may be used in and dried and fresh coconut meat care products. Coconut milk, uses. The usefulness of the charcoal also have many commercial shells cannot be underestimated, and that can be made from the fibrous husk for making ropes and fab- the numerous uses of the The shells can be used as eat- rics has been known for centuries. as well as being artfully crafted into ing utensils and vessels, from bird feeders to ornaments. ingenious designs for everything posed. While antibacterial treatments can be administered, it can it can posed. While antibacterial treatments can be administered, of a tree, or be a rather expensive proposition over the lifespan disease is not multiple trees. Controlling the insects that spread the an option. other lands. with humans for many centuries while searching for on almost Lucky us, we can find it just by pulling up our dinghy any beach. by Lynn Kaak niu niu , the coconut of the , which is more trian- has two basic varieties, niu vrai

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, which originated in the Indian , to the west coast of the … such as the coconut palm, that cliché of the tropics. How could … such as the coconut palm, history with the human race. Their Coconut palms have a long Cocos nucifera Coconuts themselves are techni- seenThe trees have an atypical root system that is more frequently we ever see that idyllic picture in our mind’s eye of a tropical beach we ever see that idyllic picture trees, swaying in the breeze while paradise without some coconut shadows? Truly, could there be a casting their highly recognizable coconut water straight from the nut more refreshing beverage than alcohol in it)? (with, or without, your favourite early Australasians and the peoples of cultivation stems back to the It has few peers in its usefulness to the subcontinent of India. fuel, building material, tool… well, it is humans, as a food source, The nut’s portability and the Swiss Army Knife of trees. a must-have travel com- keeping qualities made it of man’s expansion panion from the early days Indian Oceans and throughout the Pacific and the Caribbean Sea. kafa Ocean, and Pacific. gular and has the large, quite fibrous husk, is the coconut that we tend to find in the Caribbean. The Europeans spread these Indian Ocean natives westward, eventually bringing coco- nuts to the New World, like so many other things they brought along. On a side note, the Spanish brought the Pacific variety, vrai Americas, which is why you find a difference depending on which side of the continent you are on. cally drupes, as opposed to nuts. It has the three layers that a fruit has, with the innermost layer being the white meat of the mature “nut”. Before that, the genetic material basically floats around in what we know as coconut water until it hardens up on the inside of the shell. The three little indentations on the shell allow the new tree an exit point from the protective layer. While the walking, you can see the young trees growing out of they remnants of the shell. Given time and the right environment, dwarf variety can grow up to about 20 metres in height; there is a that will top out at around three metres in height. sys- in grasses. Rather than a large central root system, a tentacle-like rather thantem reaches out into the ground, spreading out in a mass to see whenbranching off from central trunks. This is quite obvious wind. you observe a tree that has toppled over from age or excessive

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S/V Merengue Time Out Boat Yard Saint Martin Fiberglass + Epoxy & Polyester Resins Epoxy primer + Polyurethane Top Coat BOAT PAINT & STUFF Continued from previous page Continued from Jim Ulik of All times are given as Atlantic Standard Time (AST) unless otherwise noted. The All times are given as Atlantic Standard Time (AST) In the News Space have placed the first The European Space Agency and Airbus Defence & Saturday, May 14th planetariums, muse- Today is Astronomy Day. In general astronomical societies, Friday, May 13th peak this period. The mete- The alpha Scorpiid meteor shower will reach its second Monday, May 9th and the Sun. The transit The planet Mercury will move directly between the Earth Sunday, May 8th above Aldebaran. At only In the west just after sunset the Moon will be located just Recovered from Star Wars Day? That’s good because today is International Space Day? That’s good because today is International Space Recovered from Star Wars Friday, May 6th phase occurs at 1529. This is the best time of the Today is the New Moon. This Thursday & Friday, May 5th & 6th Thursday & Friday, May 5th will peak tonight. The Earth is passing through The Eta Aquarids meteor shower Wednesday, May 4th Wednesday, May arrived. This is an international celebration of the Star Star Wars Day has finally Saturday, April 30th Saturday, April 1006. It was appearance of Supernova 1,010th anniversary of the Today is the times are based on the viewing position in Grenada and may vary by only a few min- times are based on the viewing position in Grenada and utes in different Caribbean locations. relay satellite using high-speed laser communications into orbit. Fully operational into orbit. Fully operational relay satellite using high-speed laser communications data from existing Earth in mid-2016, the relay satellite will transfer high-volume aircraft and from the observation satellites, drones or other surveillance will be up to 1.8 gigabits per International Space Station. The data transfer rates 1.3 megabits per second). For second (compared to my current download speed of as well as emergency maritime, intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance near-continuous global response and weather forecasting, the system will provide surveillance, authorities can surveillance in real time. With respect to maritime and effective manner and investigate illegal or undisclosed activities in a timely alert the coast guards. ums, and observatories sponsor public viewing sessions, presentations, workshops, ums, and observatories sponsor public viewing sessions, astronomy and our universe. and other activities to increase public awareness about of the Caribbean (SAC, www. If you are near Puerto Rico, the Astronomical Society sociedadastronomia.com) may be a source for activities. ors will radiate from the space between Mars and Antares. begins at 0712 and ends at 1442. The transit of Mercury across the Sun is a rare begins at 0712 and ends at 1442. The transit of Mercury in 2032. Figure 4 shows the event. The next two transits will occur in 2019 and then path of Mercury’s transit. two days past new, the Moon will only be seven percent illuminated. two days past new, the Moon will only be seven percent Day. It was created by Lockheed Martin Corporation in 1997 as National Space Day. Martin Corporation in 1997 as National Space Day. Day. It was created by Lockheed science, technology and engineering education in young The goal is to promote math, a career in science, especially a career in space- people to inspire them to pursue to its extreme popularity, former astronaut and Senator related jobs. In 2001, owing event to International Space Day. John Glenn expanded the month to observe faint objects such as galaxies and star clusters because there is such as galaxies and star clusters because there month to observe faint objects no moonlight to interfere. the debris field left behind from Halley’s Comet. The best time to view any meteors from Halley’s Comet. The best time to view any meteors the debris field left behind 0500. The meteors will originate from the constellation will be between 0200 and can east after midnight. The number of shooting stars Aquarius as it rises in the total 30 per hour. Wars film series (not the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI) proposed under Ronald Defense Initiative (SDI) proposed under Ronald Wars film series (not the Strategic celebration of Star Wars Day took place in Toronto, Reagan). The first organized the force (fourth) be with you? Ontario, Canada in 2011. May widely observed on Earth in AD 1006. The supernova was the brightest stellar event supernova was the brightest on Earth in AD 1006. The widely observed Europe and astronomers in China, Japan, and documented by in recorded history brighter than the away, the explosion was Even at 7,200 light years the Middle East. million miles expanding at seven to eleven The material ejected is now planet Venus. of the event, the night sky. The latest image 2 shows its location in per hour. Figure 3. can be seen in Figure released in 2013, — based in Grenada. APRIL 2016 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 42 with Fish with Ways ic Caribbean thent Au boil. Garnishwithchoppedparsley.Servehot. Remove thewholehotpepper.Addevaporatedmilkandreheatbutdonotallowto minutes, untilpotatoesarealmosttender. pepper, potatoes,water,wholesaltandsugar.Coverboilgentlyfor10 chunks aboutaninchandahalfsquare. tender. 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Coat thefishinseasonedflour.Heatremainingoilalargefryingpanandfry Heat halftheoilinafryingpan.Addgarlicandhotgreenpeppercookfor2 2 Tablespoonsseasonedflour 4 smallredsnappers 2 TablespoonsAngosturaBitters 1 Tablespoonbrownsugar Salt totaste 1 Tablespoonhotpeppersauce Juice of2limes 1 Tablespooncrushedallspice 2 bayleaves 1 3/4Cupschoppedtomatoes 1 hotgreenpepper,seededandfinelychopped 1 clovegarlic,crushed 6 Tablespoonsoil,divided Classic CreoleFish For thesauce,inasmallbowl,stirtogethercornstarchandwater.Stirinto Place slicedcucumberonaplatter.Useslottedspatulatotransferfishplatter Add fishfillets.Coverandsimmerfor4to6minutesperhalf-inchthicknessof In anungreased10-inchskillet,stirtogetherorangepeel,juice,carrotandsalt. Chop enoughofthecucumbertoequal1/2Cup.Sliceremainder.Setaside. 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Hubbard’s Call 1 (473) 444 3944 [email protected] M Grenada St George’s Blue, True , at Calypso 1 —Continued on page 52 , , Compass Compass Also the guide tells us, “Presentation to immigration tells us, “Presentation to Also the guide Puerto Bolivar, “There are The guide adds, regarding with no yacht agents or Why have a port of entry it is not possible to Finally, the guide notes that be advantageous to Pursuing the idea that it might All in all, it’s not surprising that most yachts proceed CRUISERS AGAINST CANCER My partner, Michael Fussey, and I went to a Jumble Judi Thomas, a burlesque dancer from London who YELLOW FLAGGING IT Having cruised through the Caribbean island chain Let’s imagine that I’ve checked out of Customs and The question is, am I operating in accordance with I’ve discussed this many times with other cruisers, “Sure, that’s what we do”, or “Definitely not. You So who’s right? port shall [use] an authorized maritime agent.” agent.” an authorized maritime port shall [use] nominally a although Puerto Bolivar is Unfortunately, as being maritime agents aren’t listed port of entry, or not a yacht so it’s not clear whether available there, can clear in. requirement to be in person and it is a authorities shall territory”, after arriving in Colombian be fulfilled ASAP in Puerto no Immigration office listed but there is Bolivar, either. for the cruisers and no provisions or services available such services have been their boats, but in some cases an emergency. provided…” one gathers, in Bolivar has one essential Immigration office? Puerto port in all of Latin purpose: it’s the largest coal-export owned by the Cerrejon Coal America, a private terminal two 120-car Company. According to Sourcewatch, four daily runs between the trains make an average of transporting 48,000 metric [coal] mine and the port, to the loading pier, which tons of crushed coal per day dead weight tonnage. can handle vessels up to 150,000 operation just isn’t geared This massive, single-minded toward clearing yachts. anchor at Puerto Bolivar. Santa Marta when coming clear in somewhere before to the guide, the city of from the ABCs, according Riohacha farther along the coast (at 11°34’31.638”N, 72°55’08.541”W) is a port of entry and has both mari- time agents and an Immigration office. However, shoals, reefs and wrecks are navigational considerations, and “logs and other obstructing elements can be found in the navigable areas (approximately 35 nautical miles from the coastline close to the towns of Manaure, Riohacha and Camarones), endangering boats.” And although you can anchor there, the guide warns, “The Riohacha harbor is not attractive for sailboat or motor yachts, as waves are constant and unpleasant.” directly from the ABCs to Santa Marta to clear into Colombia, although it’s a shame to miss a lot of anchor- ages on the way. CC Dear Sale at Secret Harbour, Grenada, on February 7th, where fellow cruiser Wendy Ulik was soliciting dona- tions from the stallholders and others attending the jumble sale to raise money for the Pink Ribbon Society of Grenada. Wendy was also promoting the annual domino tournament to raise money for the Pink Ribbon Society of Grenada, an organization that offers financial and emotional support to cancer patients and their families. is living with her partner on their yacht, Prickly Bay, had her last year’s Carnival costume with Prickly Bay, had her last year’s Carnival costume with her and offered to pose for pictures with anybody in return for a small donation to The Pink Ribbon Society. The idea was welcomed and quite a few peo- ple had their picture taken with Judi and a modest number of donations were received. Michael was the first person to have his picture taken with Judi to start the ball rolling. Christine Alexander Hannah of Pompano Beach Dear for a number of years now, there remains a question that I’ve never managed to get a consistent answer to, and it relates to “yellow flagging it” while on passage from one island nation to another. Let me explain with an example: Immigration in Bequia (part of St. Vincent & the Grenadines) and am setting off at first light the follow- ing day for the French island of Martinique. An aver- age boat speed of six knots or so sees me off the north- ern end of St. Lucia at dusk. With just two of us aboard (my wife and myself), it would seem seamanlike to drop the hook in Rodney Bay, St. Lucia to get a good night’s sleep before setting off early the following morning for Martinique. I’ve no wish to go ashore, so that’s what I do, making sure that I fly the Q flag under the starboard spreaders. International Maritime Law? typical answers being: have to clear in”, or even “You’ll be in trouble if you do. I’ve heard of cruisers getting hefty fines for doing do. I’ve heard of cruisers getting hefty fines for doing just that.” Dick McClary S/Y Alacazam www.sailboat-cruising.com

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see “The East Side of Martinique” by ]. ] reminds me of , , produced by the Colombian government, U D puntos intermedios A R Compass E O “Columbia for Cruising — Work in Progress” by WHY NOT PORT BOLIVAR? In the last few years Unfortunately, things aren’t as simple in Colombia as Our latest “Don Street adventure” was the east side 7) Back to #1... We feel very good about ourselves for doing so much 6) We fall in love with the area, and we tell other 6) We fall in love with the area, and we tell other 5) We drop anchor, and find out what a great spot it 4) We come to the area and there are no boats there, 3) About half of the time, Gail reluctantly agrees 3) About half of the time, Gail reluctantly agrees 2) She asks everybody we meet about their thoughts 1) I try to persuade my wife that we should go to one I would love to have visited all the neat anchorages I would love to have visited OPEN LETTER TO DON STREET FFORUM READERS' RREADERS' www.caribbeancompass.com/online/february16com- Priscilla Packer in the February issue of Dear only had a great time but also made several local only had a great time but also made several local friends. We’re continuing our northward route, and we just left Dominica. Thanks again! Walter Lundstrom they used to be in Venezuela, where a yacht skipper could do his or her own clearance. According to the Cruising Guide to Colombia: Its Exotic Caribbean and Pacific Coasts “The ship-owner of every single foreign craft arriving in to Venezuela in the late 1960s. The situation of sailing in an emerging destination was similar except that we had no guidebooks to give us information (or misinfor- mation) — it was almost all virgin exploration. articles and letters to the Readers’ Forum about the problems that sailors have encountered when they anchored somewhere before clearing Customs and Immigration at a port of entry. If Pricilla Packer and her husband wanted to stop at Five Bays before they were to reach Santa Marta, they should have stopped at the big commercial port of Puerto Bolivar and entered with Customs and Immigration. Details of that port and ports in the Gulf of Venezuela are on the back of Imray Iolaire chart 1. The port captain has been very helpful to yachts. If coastwise clearance is required in Colombia, they could have then cleared for Santa Marta and Glandore, Ireland Dear Don, pass_online.pdf [ stopped anywhere without fear of having problems with Customs and Immigration. Don Street, formerly of www.caribbeancompass.com/online/december15com- pass_online.pdf of Martinique [ Don Street in the December 2015 issue of great sailing, and we do it all safely following all your great sailing, and we do it all safely following all your advice down to the “t”. The good news is that Gail has, reluctantly, started to like your advice, so it’s easier each time to persuade her. people about it. Most of them consider the spots people about it. Most of them consider the spots too risky. is! If we’re visible to other boaters, we’ll have two or is! If we’re visible to other boaters, we’ll have two or three other boats arriving within a few hours and we wish they would not be there. so Gail gets nervous that nobody else is there. to go. to go. on going to those areas, and they all tell her that it’s on going to those areas, and they all tell her that it’s too dangerous. of your spots. in your new guide, but my crew (my wife) is not com- in your new guide, but my fortable in waves, so we have only been to about half of them. However, each time, we have had such a sub- stantially better experience than 99 percent of sailors in the Eastern Caribbean. I think you would have loved to be a “fly on the wall” during this time. Here is usually what has happened. Hi Don, APRIL 2016 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 46            % # " "             

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And his video shows he’s the best. “You’re old fashioned technology — take a rest! “Your holding power is pathetic. “Your setting at best is erratic. “The best you can hope for, you lot, “Is Treasures of the Bilge: find a spot!” But, but, but I’ve heard it all before, Bruces and Deltas, many more; These flashy new anchors are all very well, And I’ve heard that the Rocna’s good in a swell, But I’ve proven myself over many a year — You can measure in decades my career — And I’ll be around for a wee while yet, Drop-forged, made in Scotland, as strong as you get! I’m only an old CQR Whose galvanizing’s below par. I’ve been tested in many a blow Some hurricane force, you might know! My skipper and I are like friends: Each on the other depends. If he gives me the scope for which I hanker I’m damned if he’ll have to re-anchor. So it brings me, I admit, close to tears When another new anchor appears And tells me I’m only scrap metal — That he is the one in fine fettle, That all of us gone before Just ain’t worth nothing no more, That Back on While at anchor in a prolonged squall recently, a boat dragged past us with an recently, a boat dragged past in a prolonged squall While at anchor The problem, by the way, was a discarded child’s pram, firmly attached to the The problem, by the way, was a discarded child’s pram, However when he had digested this call and looked out of the window all was peace However when he had digested this call and looked out I would love to have heard his response. What’s the Spanish for “How the hell do I would love to have heard his response. What’s the Spanish The result was that the harbour master in Puerto Naos in the Canaries received a The result was that the harbour master in Puerto Naos This resourceful friend was a man of action and felt he had to act fast. He remem- This resourceful friend was a man of action and felt he DRAGGING THOUGHTS DRAGGING DRA attractive lady on board — on her own and obviously distressed. Cap’n Pugwash on her own and obviously distressed. Cap’n Pugwash attractive lady on board — the along with several other cruisers helped re-anchor leapt/creaked into action and out, had picked up on one of its flukes a discarded conch boat. The anchor, it turned the problem was over. The husband then arrived shell and once that was removed and we were warmly thanked and rewarded with back (there is always one around) that they keep the conch as a memento. a drink or two. I suggested anchor and which we discovered left on our foredeck by our rescuers. No, we did not anchor and which we discovered left on our foredeck by keep it as a memento! really quite well on in years, who had gone to sea in their dinghies with big swells who had gone to sea in their dinghies with big swells really quite well on in years, 30 knots. It was in fact a heartwarming experience: and winds gusting close to and gratitude being warmly expressed. people going to help, cooperating, a group of unknown cruis- and light — no boats adrift. This was because, yet again, ers had seen a problem and sorted it out without fuss. you know?” phone call from Madrid on mainland Spain telling him that if he looked out of the phone call from Madrid on mainland Spain telling him his harbour. window he would see that there was a yacht adrift in bered in the heat of the moment that he did have an acquaintance who was bilingual, bered in the heat of the moment that he did have an acquaintance He grabbed his mobile phone but who at that time was living on mainland Spain. and…. he will admit to an occasional lack of adhesion to the seabed. I would like to recounthe will admit to an occasional lack of adhesion to the an incident that befell the good ship the boat was in a differ- in the Canaries, Puerto Naos, to be exact. When we returned, being anchored for two daysent spot but securely anchored. It turned out that despite the boat started to drag. Duringin strong winds, as soon as we left for a theatre outing, fellow Brit who was anchoredour stay there we had made the acquaintance of a cruiser, he was at thatnearby, later to become a good friend. Now a very experienced His first reaction was to calltime limited in his confidence in rescuing drifting boats. did not speak Englishthe Spanish harbour master, only to find that that individual and understood not a word of the problem. APRIL 2016 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 48 +876-383-4809 Kingston 5 SuppliesLimited Marine Jamaica Offshoreand +340-775-6595 St. Thomas Service Ruans Marine +340-773-0289 St. Croix St. Corporation CroixMarine APRIL 2016 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 49              Free WiFi   F D P  E T R A C  D N I W S G A L F Call: (473) 443-9399 continued on next page

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