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At ameetingheldonDecember2ndamongtheAntigua&BarbudaMarine Antigua DutyFreeforYachtsinTransit CHRIS DOYLE CHRIS —Continuedonnextpage circumnavigation attheageof17. with hisfathershadowinghiminanotherboat.Perhamwentontocompleteasolo her attemptthefeat. and broughtbacktotheNetherlands.Eventually,Dutchcourtsdecidedlet allow hertoembarkonanattemptsailaroundtheworldalone.Shewasfound Maarten totrybuyaboatthere,afterauthoritiesintheNetherlandsrefused ABMA, theMinistryofFinanceandCustomswillconsultinordertoreacharesolution. note. Intheeventofadisagreement,liaisongroupcomprisingmembers 600 race,theAntiguaClassicRegattaandSailingWeekshouldtakespecial Antigua CharterYachtMeeting,theSuperyachtCup,RORCCaribbean temporarily importedforthesepurposes.Eventorganizerssuchasthosefromthe free ofalldutiesandtaxes,however,14daysnoticeisrequiredanygoodstobe imported, crewswillhavefreeaccesstothecontainers. be accountedfor,theapplicabledutiesandtaxeswillbecomepayable.Once being usedinthemaintenanceofyacht.Ininstanceswheremajoritemscannot and taxessubjecttothecontentsbeingre-exportedanysparesconsumed In St. Maarten, Dekker was welcomed by a helicopter, speedboats and a small crowd. In St.Maarten,Dekkerwaswelcomedbyahelicopter,speedboatsandsmallcrowd. Michael PerhamoftheUKsailedsoloacrossAtlanticatage14in2007, Almost exactlyayearbefore,DekkerhadrunawayfromtheNetherlandstoSt. Single-Handed SailorMissing For moreinformationvisitwww.abma.ag. Temporary importofgoodsinsupporteventswillbediscretionaryandgenerally Support containersareconsideredatemporaryimportandwillbefreeofallduties Cape VerdeIslandstoSimpsonBay. to sailthe2,200nauticalmilesfrom her lifeatsea.TheDutchgirltook17days cruising, andspentthefirstfouryearsof New Zealandwhileherparentswere Guppy her 38-footJeanneauGinFizzketch, ing acrosstheAtlanticOceanaloneon St. MaartenonDecember19thaftersail- or [email protected]. tact ClausPeterOldagat(868)760-7280 the boatfliesGermanflag. younger. HeisaGermannationaland about 40yearsofagebutappears hard chinesandalongbowsprit.Uweis has notbeenheardfromsince. to thepassageofHurricaneTomas,and bound forSt.Luciainmid-October,prior cutter Fifteen-year-old LauraDekkerarrivedin Teen SoloSailorArrivesinSt.Maarten Anyone withinformationisaskedtocon- Esmerelda II Uwe Koellner,40,sailingthe27-footsteel Esmerelda II . Dekkerwasbornonaboatin ispaintedgreen,andhas reportedlyleftTrinidad JANUARY 2011 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 5 . Suggestions, additions . . . www.chattyparrot.net Ti’Ponton: The Sailor’s Guide to Ti’Ponton: The Sailor’s Guide is now available. • THE ROYAL NAVAL TOT CLUB OF ANTIGUA & BARBUDA now has its own website: OF ANTIGUA & BARBUDA now has its own website: • THE ROYAL NAVAL TOT CLUB Ti’Ponton Guide to Martinique Now Available: 7th Edition of The seventh edition of and English, and offers the Ti’Ponton is bilingual, French all Ti’ Ponton is a free publication and can be picked up For the latest marine news visit www.tiponton.com. User Groups to Discuss Grenadines Marine Resources look like in 50 years? A What will the marine and coastal areas of the Grenadines Administration andFunded by grants from the US National Ocean and Atmospheric Cruisers’ Site-ings GUIDE FOR THE of the FREE CRUISING has announced the release • Frank Virgintino CAY CRUISER’S GUIDE TO FRENCH has recently updated the • Jerry Blakeslee free way for cruising yachtsmen and other travellers • CHATTY PARROT is the new, www.royal-naval-tot-club.com Martinique sailors’ needs in Madinina, The most extensive directory for Isle of Flowers. It includes names, addresses and telephone provi- numbers of more than 600 nautical services, suppliers, sioning companies, doctors, local restaurants, sightseeing spots and much more. Ti’Ponton also provides tidal information for major coastal cities in Martinique. around the island all year round. a multi-use marine workshop to be held this month will set the stage for developing use planning process for the Grenadines. Grenadines Inc.Global Environmental Facility Small Grant Project, The Sustainable officials, NGOs and(SusGren) will bring together marine resource users, government including tourism, fishers,CBOs, and other stakeholders to work with various interests for the managementthe yachting community and business to develop a framework to life in the Grenadines. of the coastal and marine resources that are so important —Continued on next page the Rio Tinto. Myda managed to escape the assailants unharmed, and was taken the assailants unharmed, and managed to escape the Rio Tinto. Myda yacht to Belize. by an Australian Cayman Brac covers Grand Cayman, The comprehensive guide CAYMAN ISLANDS. home of Free Cruising Guides: It can be found at the and Little Cayman. www.freecruisingguide.com edition at You can find the latest HARBOUR, Roatan. http://fantasyislandmarinaroatan.blogspot.com and corrections are welcome! and to share useful tips about places they have visit- to find out if friends are nearby, see, on a map, where their friends are, and sends ed. Chatty Parrot lets members It also functions as an on-line, constantly updated alerts if any friends are nearby. members leave information, warnings and advice on pilot or guidebook, by letting of use. Chatty Parrot hosts members’ blogs, with a map the map for their friends to send messages to each other. 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HELIPHOTOCARIB.COM , in the Adena to a mooring, “… I immediately went ashore and joined a Christmas “… I immediately went ashore to a mooring, Guppy Continued from previous page Continued from After tying A family member says that Egrmajer usually spent For more information visit www.lauradekker.nl/English/Home.html. Canadian Cruiser Killed in Honduras Canadian cruiser Milan Egrmajer, 55, was shot and Find Laura in the white circle!! — Diamanté Lagoon, Honduras on December 2nd when he reportedly confronted four men who had approached the boat with the intention of robbing him and his 24-year-old daughter, Myda. the hurricane seasons in Rio Dulce, Guatemala, and spent the rest of his time sailing around the area. According to a cousin, on November 26th, Egrmajer, an electrical engineer with a naval background, departed from Guatemala with his daughter bound for the island of Utila. En route, they sought shelter from bad weather in the lagoon, which is at 15°52’0N, 87°37’60W near the mouth of cially because I recognized everything and I met the same people I knew from lastcially because I recognized Panama Canal this spring toyear.” She has told the press that she intends to transit the continue her circumnavigation. killed aboard his Ericson 35, party, the same party I was in last year on the same date. This was really weird, espe- the same date. This was really party I was in last year on party, the same JANUARY 2011 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 6 environmental andspiritualbenefitsfromthemarineenvironment. waters toensurethatfuturegenerationscancontinuereaptheeconomic,social, project willprovideacomprehensivevisionforthemanagementofGrenadines’ Georges’ DeclarationandtheUNConventiononBiologicalDiversity.Ultimately,this obligations asasignatorytotheOrganizationofEasternCaribbeanStates’St. National BiodiversityStrategicActionPlanandwillenableeachcountrytomeetits Grenada andSt.Vincent&theGrenadines,supportsgoalsofbothcountries’ to April2012. island throughoutthelifeofproject.TheprojectdurationisfromNovember2010 Grenadines, threeseriesofmeetingswillbeheldoneachinhabitedGrenadine ferries, etcetera)inthedevelopmentofmarinemulti-usezoningplanfor shop operators,daytourwatertaxitheyachtingcommunity, resources. Inordertoincorporatethevaluesofmarineresourceusers(fishers,dive and sustainabledevelopmentmanagementoftheGrenadines’marine between usergroupstocreatearegionallyappropriateframeworkforprotection off workshopfortheproject.Thegoalofthisistobegindiscussions Director ofSusGren. beaches, andothervaluablenaturalresources,”explainedMartinBarriteau,the able energy,whileensuringtheprotectionandrestorationoffishstocks,coralreefs, future usessuchastransportation,fishing,tourism,recreation,industryandrenew- The projectgoalistodevelopadesignthatcanbalancebothtraditionaland national marinezoningdesignthatcanprovideforandbalancealluses. assisting thecountriesofGrenadaandSt.Vincent&Grenadinestodevelopa — The project,whichcoverstheentireGrenadineBankandspansnationsof On January27thand28thinHillsborough,Carriacou,SusGrenwillbehostingakick- “SusGren isexcitedtocomplementitsongoingeffortsintheGrenadinesandbe

Continued frompreviouspage CHRIS DOYLE CHRIS section, pages50through53.Goodtohaveyouwithus! Anchor ofDominica,onpage42;andLessonPlansAhoyintheMarketPlace 1:00 Bequia onSunday,February13th.Viewingstartsat11:30 auction willbeheldattheGingerbreadRestaurantonwaterfrontinBelmont, of incomefortheschool—andahugesourcefunallwhoattend.The2011 needs. TheannualSailors’&Landlubbers’Auctionhasbecomeasignificantsource Molly [email protected],orphoneSusGren(784)485-8779. and WildlifeFoundation. will bereviewed.FundingforthisprojectisbeingprovidedbytheUSNationalFish management ofprotectedareasandthemarineenvironmentinGrenadines Grenada. Currentmanagementpractices,regulations,andpoliciestofacilitateco- the SandyIsland/OysterBedMPAinCarriacou,andMolinere/Beausejour from thethreeparticipatingmarineprotectedareas:TobagoCaysMarinePark, introduce theneedforeffectivenetworkingandcollaborationamongmanagers entitled: StrengtheningReefManagementintheGrenadaBank.Thisworkshopwill same location,SusGrenwillbeholdinganotherworkshopunderadifferentproject port multi-usezoneplanningwillbeconductedaspartoftheproject. ing collaborationfortheGrenadinesand Documentation ofpolicyandlegislativegapsdraftingpoliciesformulti-usezon- Conservancy andtheProtectedAreaSystemsPlansdevelopedbybothcountries. Marine ResourceandSpace-useInformationSystemProject,TheNature Grenadines bytheSustainableProject,UniversityofWestIndies’ in TyrrelBay—justmakeadonationtoCCEF. directly precedingCarriacouRegattaFestival.And,don’tforgetthereisfreewireless Carriacou YachtClub.MajorfundraisingactivitiesrunfromJuly27ththrough29th, clothing forchildrenandadults,schoolsuppliescashwiththestaffat Community College.Leaveunneededboatgear,householdgoods,cleanused providing schooluniforms,supplies,freelunches,andscholarshipstoTAMarryshow you justcan’tresist! Port Elizabeth),orbyattendingtheauctionitselfandbiddingforthatraregem Wallace &Co.ChandleryandFishingSuppliesnexttothePortholeRestaurantin items (donationscanbedroppedoffattheschoolduringregularhours,or handicrafts, unwantedgifts,householdgoods,jewelryandotherneworgentlyused ly totheschool. The BequiaSunshineSchoolisanon-profitorganizationforchildrenwithspecial Come toBequia’sSunshineSchoolAuction! For [email protected] On thedaybeforeMulti-useMarineZoningworkshop,January26th,at The projectwillbuildonpre-existinginitiativesinGrenadaandSt.Vincent&the In thisissueof Welcome Aboard! For [email protected]. Help theCarriacouChildren’sEducationFundgooverEC$150,000in12yearsof Help theCarriacouChildren’sEducationFund! For moreinformationvisitwww.bequiasunshineschool.org. Lend yoursupportbydonatingitemsfortheauctionsuchasboatgear,artand PM sharp.Donatedfoodanddrinkwillbeonsale,withallproceedsgoingdirect- Caribbean Compass wewelcomeaboardnewadvertisersDrop

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☛ to tell our advertisers you saw their ad in Nets are run by the Net Controller (NC). He or Nets are run by the Net Controller station for a brief You can ask to call another your contact with When you are finished with If you have information that someone is request- Insertion of the word “break” infers a higher The NC will usually close the net officially at Procedures General Net Net General she will usually begin with a preamble, identify- she will usually begin with of the net, per- ing himself, stating the objectives information or infor- haps giving some emergency (such as a weather mation of general interest call for traffic. This is forecast), and ending with a boat name or ham your signal to call in with your you and perhaps call sign. The NC will recognize list. He will then call several others, forming a call each an opportunity you in one at a time, giving — which everyone to speak with him one-on-one else will hear, of course. If you wish to conversation on the net frequency. you should ask to speak to that station at length, frequency (referred to take that station to another as a “QSY”). your boat name and the NC, you sign off with your status (“standing by” or “shutting down”). The NC will then recognize the next boat, and so on. If you need to re-enter the net you can call “re-entry” anytime the NC is calling for new traffic. This should be used judiciously. ing, you may insert the word “info” at an appropriate break in the conversation. If the NC does not have the information he will usually ask if anyone does have it, and that is your entry. If you hear a station that you wish to speak to, insert the word “contact” and the NC will call you in at the first logical break. degree of urgency, which the NC will try to recognize. The use of the double break (“break, break”) implies an emergency situation, which requires immediate attention. All of these “insertions” tend to disturb the natural flow of the net and should be used with care. some specified time or after there are no more responses to calls for traffic.

GUY DEAN went to press. Radio heads: Interested in becoming a Compass WEATHER REPORTS Unless severe weather threatens, this net is not conducted on Sundays. When there are George comes on approximately 0710 with a weather synopsis, then moves to 7086 and Frequencies (in kHz): A) NMN, Chesapeake, 4426, 6501, 8764, 13089, 17314. B) NMG, New Orleans, 4316, 8502,12788. C) 17144.5 4316, 8502, 12788, 4369, 8788, 13110, 17362, 22804. 25 minutes later Caribbean Sea approximately Note 1: later Caribbean Sea approximately 25 minutes then Caribbean Sea Gulf of Mexico, Southwest North Atlantic, Monday-Sunday Monday-Saturday Monday-Saturday 68 68 72 VHF SELECTED CRUISERS’ VHF NETS VHF 0800 VHF 0730 Grenada St. Martin/Maarten Chaguaramas 0800 English Harbour Porlamar Rodney Bay 0730 VHF 14 0900 VHF 68/06 Puerto La Cruz Monday-Saturday 0830 Daily Thanks to numerous cruisers for this information, which was correct to the best of our VHF 68 0745 VHF 72 Monday-Saturday as available * Since November 3, 2008 several radiofax charts produced by the National Hurricane Center which are broadcast from New * Since November 3, 2008 several radiofax charts produced by Note 2: • WWV has World Marine Storm Warnings (Voice) at 8 minutes after each hour, • During hurricane activity, information can be found continuously on the and Solar Flux information at 18 minutes after each hour on 2500, 5000, • Anyone, licensed or not, may legally operate on HAM frequencies in the event 10000, 15000, and 20000 AM. • For cruiser info, check out the Coconut Telegraph at 1200 UTC [0800 AST) at 4060 USB. Also Hurricane Watch Net on 14325 USB/ham. of a life-threatening emergency. 0600 0200 NMG Broadcast B Wefax* USB USB Wefax* B USB USB Voice Broadcast A Forecast USB Wefax* B NMG Voice Offshore USB 0200 4060 0530 Broadcast USB Telegraph UTC Wefax* AST 0600 B Voice 0930 NMG USB A STATION & REPORT DESCRIPTION 1030 0630 Forecast Coconut USB 1100 0700 Carib. Emergency & Weather Net FREQ 1100 0800 0700 Broadcast Caribbean Weather (Chris) TYPE 1100 0800 Wefax* 0700 Caribbean Maritime Mobile Net Voice 1110 MODE B 0710 Offshore A Bahamas Weather Net USB 1120 0720 Forecast 3815 Puerto Rico/VI Weather Net 1200 NMG C6AGG Carolyn Wardle Weather Net Voice 1200 1130 7250 Voice LSB/ham 1230 3696 0830 Broadcast A 1300 Voice 1400 0900 Forecast Voice Offshore 8137 Caribbean Weather (Chris) 1330 (Note 2) LSB/ham 0930 LSB/ham Caribbean Sea (WLO) 1530 Voice Caribbean Weather (Chris) 1800 3930 1) USB (Note 1730 1400 NMG 1800 Voice Offshore 4003 Caribbean Sea (WLO) 2000 1600 LSB/ham Voice 2030 2000 1630 Southbound II (Herb) 2130 USB 2330 8104 Carib. Cocktail & Weather Net 2235 1835 0000 Voice 2000 12350 Caribbean Emergency & Weather Net 0000 USB (Note 1) Voice Caribbean Sea (WLO) 0330 3815 C USB (Note 1) 7086 Voice Voice LSB/ham C Voice LSB/ham USB 12359 Voice Voice USB USB C Voice USB SELECTED CARIBBEAN SHORTWAVE SELECTED CARIBBEAN fact-checker of this schedule for future issues? Contact [email protected]. knowledge as this issue of of interest, with weather, security and genral info segments, are the Panama Connection Net at of interest, with weather, security and genral info segments, are the Panama Connection Net at 1330 UTC on 8107 and the Northwest Caribbean Net at 1400 UTC on 6209. active Tropical systems in the Atlantic, Caribbean Weather (Chris) runs a Net at 2300 UTC / 1900 AST, on 8137, Voice, USB. For complete schedule and changes visit www.caribwx.com/ssb.html at 0730 gives the complete Caribbean forecast including rebroadcasting WEFX. Orleans are based on information from different model run times. A 36-hour wind/wave chart has been added to the New Orleans are based on information from different model run Orleans broadcast. For full details visit www.nhc.noaa.gov/radiofax_transmission_changes.shtml JANUARY 2011 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 8 and enterprisemanagement,garneredduringhisten- two decadesofaccomplishmentsinsales,marketing He bringstotheGrenadaBoardofTourismmorethan has beenappointedtoserveasDirectorofTourism. announced onNovember23rd,2010thatSimonStiell Grenada BoardofTourism,RichardStrachan, ad onpage56. fully refundableifyoureturnmostofthebike! help you. reception oratthecashierandwewilldoourbestto Island WaterWorldavailableforyouruse.Justaskat of walking? to doalittleshoppingatthelocalstoresandtired St. Maarten?Wanttodoalittlesightseeing?Need road transportationproblemwhileatSimpsonBay, BRIEFS BUSINESS of Tourism of theBoardDirectors;SimonStiell,Director Administrative Services;RichardStrachan,Chairman Head ofMarketing;TheresaLaTouche, Development andCustomerServices;MargaretEpps, Left toright:NikoyanRoberts,HeadofProduct

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SS3’s SS4 accommodate twosuchshipsatthesametime.The entry channelinMarinareindeedtoosmallto one shiptotheotherinthatafternoon!Thebayand room forthe leave intheafternoonofNovember28thtomake Immediately afterithadunloaded,the “traffic jam”inMarinBaywhentheyarrivedtogether. two sisterships,racedacrosstheAtlanticcausinga within a45-dayperiod. for thefirsttime,welcomednofewerthanfourships year ofmoderatebusinessactivity,in2010Martinique, Mediterranean SeatotheCaribbean.After2009,a Transport, thecompanythattransfersboatsfrom to havetheirboattransportedbyDockwiseYacht son. Anever-growingnumberofyachtownerschose year, sailorsarereadyfortheCaribbeansailingsea- toMartinique London BusinessCentre(UniversityofWestminster). company inGrenadaandholdsanMBAfromthe director ofapropertydevelopmentandrealestate Grenada BoardofTourism.Mr.Stiellismanaging ber andChairmanoftheBoardDirectors In addition,Mr.Stiellhasalsoservedasbothamem- ure atanumberofinternationalbluechipcompanies. 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Thisfirst-of-its-kindfacilityontheislandwillbe Center whereeverythingcouldbedoneinoneloca- Verado 350SCi. the easyinstallationofoutboardsaslarge trailer salesandrentals.Therewillalsobefacilitiesfor showcase BostonWhalerboatsalesandrentals, pressure-washing facilitiesonsite.Theyardwillalso and fiberglassrepairs;carpentry;cleaning storage; manualboatliftsandenginelifts;gel-coat modern equipment;coveredandun-coveredboat Northern Lightsgensets,andYanmar;aworkroomwith There willbeasalesshowroomforMercuryMarine, trailer, outboardorinboard,plussmallkeeledyachts. yard willaccommodateallvesselsthatcouldfitona setting upDominica’sfirstfull-serviceboatyard.The page 2. Francis on(473)435-3842or533-8454. the GrenadaYachtClub. sibtgrenada.com. RegistrationdayisJanuary23rdat already registeredonlineforthisyear’sSIBTatwww. 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AllyDay CreativeProjects,theevent’smarketingrep- nament, forthecontinueduseoftheirfacilitiesand the GrenadaYachtClub,long-timehomeoftour- whom theeventcouldnotcontinue.Healsothanked and Camper&NicholsonsPortLouisMarina,without sors includingCaribBeer,GrenadaBoardofTourism development oftheevent. sponsor andheconsidersthisabigstepforwardinthe the event’sinceptionin1964thatithashadatitle McIntyre, commentedthatthisisthefirsttimesince Caribbean wide.Tournamentchairman,Richard with themarketingofeventthroughtheiroutlets class event.Strategiestoachievethiswillcommence Spice IslandBillfishTournamentbecomeatrulyworld Budget Marinehavestatedtheirdesiretohelpthe scheduled torunfromJanuary23rdthrough27th. Billfish Tournament”,startingwiththe42ndtournament now beknownasthe“BudgetMarineSpiceIsland dlery intheCaribbean. tigious titlesponsor:BudgetMarine,theleadingchan- moved upanothernotchwiththeinductionofapres- tive fishingtournamentintheSouthernCaribbeanjust Billfish Tournament

For moreinformationonDominicaMarineServices Dominica hasbeenwaitingpatientlyforaMarine The DominicaMarineCenterisinthefinalstagesof Coming: Dominica’sFirstFull-ServiceBoatyard For moreinformationonBudgetMarineseead For moreinformationonthetournamentcallKira Generally acknowledgedasthepremierbillfishtour- SIBT remainsaqualifyingtournamentintheIGFA Mr. McIntyreexpressedhisgratitudetoallthespon- With athree-yearcontractsigned,theeventwill Gary Cliffordreports:Themostpopularandproduc- Budget MarinetoSponsorSpiceIsland —Continued onnextpage Houseware &Cookware Hand &PowerTools Sanding Paper&Discs Epoxy Resins Paint Brushes Antifouling Paint JANUARY 2011 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 9 .com “This is a really exciting opportunity to become New Director at Store Bay Marine, Tobago New Director a new Services in Tobago has Store Bay Marine writing a new cruising guide for Tobago, as well as keeping the sailing community informed about all the issues facing Tobago. I will also be keeping the Store Bay Marine Services’ website (www.sbms.co.tt) up to date, and the SBMS Facebook page (the link is available on our home page), which has regular weather postings and information. involved in developing a first class cruising environment for Tobago. This island has so much to offer — beautiful, safe, quiet anchorages, friendly locals and stunning scenery,” says Katy. the residents pride themselves on being able to outdo themselves on being the residents pride sailing parties. all other competitive us, “I grew Katy Young. Katy tells Marketing Director, sail and England, where I learnt to up in Cornwall, an interest in and sailing has led to scuba dive. Diving and has and conservation, the marine environment and Caribbean, the South Pacific taken me to the as a journalist, first work- Egypt. Professionally I trained to radio. I’ve ing in newspapers before moving past ten years and helped worked for the BBC for the in Cornwall. My role at market new start-up businesses be marketing director Store Bay Marine Services will The company is look- and expansion co-coordinator. offering the ing to open premises in Charlotteville, in Store Bay. Over the same services that are on offer the opening of coming months I will be organizing be responsible for co- these new premises. I will also . Island Water World sponsored the haul-out, storage,Island Water World sponsored captains, members of SBO students, sailing teachers, Garth Steyn, owner of the St. Maarten Sailing School, For more information on Island Water World see ad Heineken Rededicated to St. Maarten Regatta After more than 25 years of commitment to the Regatta Director Heather Tackling noted, “The com- John Leone, Commercial Manager of ILTT remarked, The first week in March will see yachting being the Island Water World staff, SBO students, sailing teach- Island Water World staff, SBO of the SBO, the marine ers, captains, plus members at the launch industry and the press, gathered and materials needed for the refit to underline theirand materials needed for the and community support. commitment to youth training and the press, as well as the SBO, the marine industry Island Water World staff, gathered to watch the launch and christening of the vessel. expressed his gratitude to the former owner of the vessel, Alfred, who donated the boat; Rien Kortenkie, educator and founder of SBO, for his efficient net- working; and Aquamania, Pelican Marina Residences and Island Water World for their sponsorship support. on page 56 event, Heineken has signed another three-year contract to fully support the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta. This regatta, which has become a staple of many sailors’ regatta schedules, has developed a long-lasting and very rewarding partnership with the international beer brand Heineken. mitment that International Liquors & Tobacco (ILTT) and Heineken have made to the event over the years is something we admire and are proud of. The Sint Maarten Yacht Club is pleased to be sponsored once again by this premium brand. We pride ourselves on the quality of our event as our sponsor prides themselves on the quality of their product and together we aim to bring to the public one of the best events in the sailing Caribbean.” “Heineken, our ILTT team, and myself, are very proud of the event we have built with the St. Maarten Yacht Club over the years. It is truly a unique and unmatched mix of music, sailing, fun and competition. The St. Maarten Heineken Regatta is a magnificently orchestrated sailing regatta that adds a dynamic party component which makes this event enjoyable to both visitors and our local population. Our goal is to get better and better every single year, and it is this drive that fuels the necessary hard work and long hours. We invite everyone to come and enjoy the music, racing and ice-cold Heineken with us on St. Maarten for the 31st edition!” focus in this Dutch/French Caribbean island, where how to sail and sailors how to improve their skills, she sailors how to improve their how to sail and Foundation freely available to the SBO will be made The SBO program in St. Maarten. Maritime Assistants for disadvantaged young adults aims to prepare industry on within the marine entry-level employment the island. 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Your opinions, ing the site gets us to con- are contributions that allow and questions to better and shape our website tinuously develop meet your needs. JANUARY 2011 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 10 awareness tothepublic”. and educationalprogramstobringenvironmental engaging video,photography,investigativereporting environment asawhole,withstatedmissionto“use profit company,focusingnotjustonturtlesbutthe bers. TriniEcoWarriorsisnowregisteredasanot-for- Broadbridge, anaturephotographer,tobecomemem- Facebook byKyle,whoinvitedMarcandStephen Tobago’s waters,butalsotheenvironment. not onlytheturtlesthatpassthroughTrinidad& and thatitwastimetostartanorganizationprotect agreed that“somethingshouldbedonetostopthis” in whichthefishermenhaddisplayedtheircatch.They and wereparticularlyoutragedattheblatantmanner Both menwereconvincedthatacrimehadtakenplace, friend andavidoutdoorsman,toldhimthestory. their fins,entangledinthenet. with fiveendangeredGreenturtles,helplesslyflapping moment hesawthenetbeinghauledontoboat, Kyle thoughtnothingstrangeofthis—untilthe pirogue madeadetourtohaulinpreviouslysetnet. a divesitewhentheownerofcharteredfishing commercial diver,wasonhiswaybacktoshorefrom of TriniEcoWarriors Caribbean Eco-News The organizationTriniEcoWarriorswasformedon On hiswayhomeKylecalledMarcdeVerteuil,a In earlyOctober2010,KyledeLima,aTrinidadian Turtle CatchPromptsFormation this impossible,meaningthatlocalfishermenwillhave vent this,butthetraditionaluseofartisannetsmakes waters. TurtleExclusionDevicescouldbeusedtopre- are estimatedtodrowndueentanglementinT&T’s tles isentanglementinnets.Perannumabout1,000 hunting season.OnedangerfortheLeatherbacktur- T&T’s territorialwatersandbeachesoutsideofthe which goesrightaroundtheAtlantic,leadstheminto making theturtlehuntavirtualfree-for-all. owing toloopholesinthelawitispracticallyunenforceable, this Act,in1975,givestheturtleslimitedprotection,but 1st andFebruary28theachyear.Alateramendmentto ing thehuntingseason,whichtakesplacebetweenOctober could befurtherfromthetruth. tal network)arewellprotectedinT&T,butnothing gered byICUN,theworld’soldest,largestenvironmen- if seaturtles(listedasendangeredorcriticallyendan- nesting season.Tothecasualobserveritmayseemas and GrandRivierebeaches“protected”duringthe facilitate this,thegovernmenthasdeclaredMatura reduce thepoachingofturtlesandtheireggs.To organized beachpatrols,havemanagedtodrastically as GrandRiviereandMaturawhich,mainlythrough are severalcommunity-basedgroupsinvillagessuch es. AlongTrinidad’snortheastandeasterncoastthere entire Atlantic)layingtheireggsontheisland’sbeach- turtles (fewerthan30,000arethoughttoexistinthe second-largest nestingground,withthousandsof extinct inaslittle20years.Trinidadhastheworld’s years, buttodaysomescientistsfeartheymaybecome evolutionary rootsgobackmorethan110million magnificent Leatherbackturtle.TheLeatherback’s the world’ssecond-largestnestingpopulationof were aprotectedspecies.Afterall,Trinidadishometo Luckily theLeatherbacks’naturalmigratorypattern, The FisheriesActof1916legalizestheturtleharvestdur- Like mostTrinidadians,Kylethoughtthatturtles this andotherconcerns A newgrouphasbeenformedinTrinidadtoaddress Caribbean countriesincludingTrinidad&Tobago. endangered, therearelegalhuntingseasonsinmany Although allspeciesofseaturtlesarelistedas —Continuedonnextpage film recordedonahand-helddigitalcamera. Endangered SeaTurtlesinTrinidad”—a15-minute in Trinidad,whichledto“TheLegalSlaughterof other islandswhereitislegaltohunt. rendered meaninglesswhentheturtlesmoveonto vation effortsofislandslikeJamaicaandBarbadosare grounds throughouttheWiderCaribbean,conser- Turks &CaicosIslands. lative change),St.Vincent&theGrenadines,and (moratorium declared,whichhaslapsedwithoutlegis- Grenada, Haiti,Montserrat,St.Kitts&Nevis,Lucia the Bahamas,BVI,CaymanIslands,Dominica, there isamoratoriumineffect),Antigua&Barbuda, caught duringhuntingseasoninAnguilla(atpresent restricted toTrinidad&Tobago.Theycanbelegally exposing themtothelocalturtlehunt. tory andspendmoreoftheirlifecycleinonespot, Loggerhead, andOliveRidleyturtles,arelessmigra- trawlers inT&T’swaterscomplywiththisrule. are tosurvive.Itisalsoverydoubtfulthattheforeign ties willhavetoenforcetheiruse,iftheLeatherbacks to betaughtnewfishingtechniques,andtheauthori- Kyle andMarcdecidedtodocumenttheturtlehunt Because turtlesmigratebetweennestingandfeeding Unfortunately thelegalslaughterofturtlesisnot The otherspecies,i.e.theGreen,Hawksbill, JANUARY 2011 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 11 the potential impacts of climate change. The gathering of managers, fishers and scientists For more information see www.gcfi.org or contact Davon Mr. Baker explains, “This regional meeting is a great “This regional meeting Mr. Baker explains, of presen- an extensive program The week included Dr. Bob Glazer remarked, Executive Director of GCFI Mr. Baker commented, “We depend upon our natu- He described the outcomes of the meeting: “Our Mr. Baker also took part in an international training Davon Baker (back row, fourth from left) of Carriacou with other regional marine park managers, scientists and fishers at the 63rd annual meeting of the Gulf and Caribbean Fisheries Institute was made possible with funding from the Embassy of was made possible with funding from the Embassy of Finland to CARICOM as part of their commitment to encourage environmental conservation in the Wider Caribbean. Baker on tel (473) 443-6026 or [email protected]. opportunity for park managers, scientists and fishers to park managers, scientists opportunity for on the to share experience and knowledge come together It is of marine and coastal resources. current situation and haveparties to share their experience a place for all region.” experts from around the a voice along with plus the and training workshops, tations, meetings Award win- of the Gladding Memorial announcement demonstrate recognizes fishers who ner. This award to the sustain- an ongoing and long-term commitment of marine resources in the able use and conservation the first time ever, the Wider Caribbean region. For a female fisher, Angélica award this year was won by Méndez from Guatemala. true fisher visionaries “The award recipients represent and serve as excellent ambassadors for fisheries conservation in the Wider Caribbean. We believe that fishers must be engaged and empowered to be part of the process of managing our shared marine resources in a sustainable manner.” ral resources for our livelihoods and we need to promote sustainable practices so that our children and their children can continue to fish and so that we can all benefit from a healthy environment in the future.” most important action now is to scale up currently successful local practices to the national and even the regional level. We want to apply what we’ve learned here from science to secure our livelihoods and contribute to sustainable fisheries and well-managed marine protected areas.” workshop offered at the meeting by the World Wildlife Fund and the Wider Caribbean Sea Turtle Conservation Network to help local conservationists come to grips with , and is , both Zootaxa Ecological Studies ofEcological Studies . She is also on the website Caribbean Journal of Science Caribbean Journal Tobago News In addition to being an author, Sewlal has acted as being an author, Sewlal has In addition to She is a member of various committees including the Carriacou MPA Representative Attends Regional Davon Baker of Carriacou’s Sandy Island/Oyster Bed Sewlal was a visiting researcher at the Smithsonian visiting researcher at the Smithsonian Sewlal was a on spiders, Sewlal has In addition to her research Antigua & Barbuda’s Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer congratulates the Caribbean Young Scientist of 2010, Jo-Anne Sewlal Web-Building Spiders: Studies of Four Tropical Species Spiders: Studies of Four Tropical Web-Building the author of the book entitled the author of Master’s research. based on her the a reviewer for a language reviewer for the journal a language reviewer educational committee for the American Arachnological Society (AAS) and the local NGO, Environment TOBAGO, where she edits their quarterly newsletter and writes a weekly environmental column on their behalf which is published in committees for AAS and for the InterAmerican Network of Academies of Sciences (IANAS). Gathering of Marine Scientists Marine Protected Area participated in the 63rd annual meeting of the Gulf and Caribbean Fisheries Institute (GCFI) held in San Juan, Puerto Rico in November. This is the largest gathering of scientists, researchers, fishers and natural resource managers in the Caribbean region, with some 300 participants from 36 countries. international peer-reviewed journals. She is on inter- peer-reviewed journals. She international education local committees dealing with national and and website development. DC where she identified Institution at Washington from Tobago. She has also their collection of spiders research which includes a developed a website on her found in Trinidad & photo gallery of the spider species to facilitate their Tobago and the Eastern Caribbean identification in the region. ant species found in also written papers on two winner of the Royal Trinidad and was the second-prize Award 2007 for her Entomological Society’s Student from the Caribbean essay on ants, the only winner that year. , was Caribbean Compass Writer Wins Caribbean Young Scientist Writer Wins Caribbean Young Continued from previous page Continued from Compass For more information contact the Trini Eco Warriors at For more information contact The Trini Eco Warriors crew wants to document and The Trini Eco Warriors crew The film opens with a scene of sea turtles lying on with a scene of sea turtles The film opens Sewlal is also the author of 23 scientific publications She is a Fellow of the Linnaean Society of London Jo-Anne Nina Sewlal holds B.Sc. and M.Phil degrees The CAS was inaugurated in Trinidad in 1988, and At the 17th Biennial Conference of the Caribbean At the 17th Biennial Conference [email protected] or call Marc de Verteuil at [email protected] (868) 310-9099. film the turtle hunt “up the islands”, and are looking film the turtle hunt “up the who will sail them as far for a sympathetic yachtsman Lucia, stopping off at vari- north as St. Vincent or St. filming. Marc says, it will ous islands along the way for good cause! be an Eco adventure for a their backs in the sun (kept alive this way for days or the sun (kept alive this way their backs in followed by meat will be fresh for sale) weeks so the a turtle is of a slaughter, in which gruesome footage with a its shell and chopped repeatedly cut away from and Kyle rest of the film shows Marc dull cutlass. The depots and the turtle trade at fishing investigating has a huge Trinidad. The video markets throughout television and It has been aired on local shock value. (www.youtube.com/ is posted on YouTube the Trini Eco Warriors watch?v=mlWdryEyMtg) and Facebook page (www.facebook.com/pages/Trini-Eco- where it has already Warriors/162715583747492), been viewed by thousands. — and more than 235 general publications in the areas and more than 235 general publications in the areas of biodiversity, ecology and the environment. She is and a member of the Society of Biology, Royal and a member of the Society of Biology, Royal Entomological Society and American Arachnological Society, from which she received a record three consecutive Vincent Roth Awards — a first in the Society’s history. Sewlal is also one of the first recipients of the Darwin Scholarship Programme, which was awarded to 35 persons worldwide. from the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, from the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad, and is currently pursuing her PhD. Most of her research focuses on the spider fauna of the Eastern Caribbean and South American regions. In addition to Trinidad and Tobago, she has conducted research on the islands of St. Kitts, Nevis, Anguilla, Antigua, Grenada, Montserrat and St. Lucia. is organized under five divisions covering the natural, is organized under five divisions covering the natural, agricultural, medical, engineering and social sciences. The current membership stands at more than 200 members, and includes scientists from the English- speaking Caribbean, Guadeloupe, Cuba, Guyana and Suriname. It has chapters in Trinidad & Tobago, Barbados, Jamaica, Grenada and Antigua. Academy of Sciences (CAS), held in Antigua in held in Antigua in Academy of Sciences (CAS), Sewlal, a PhD student November 2010, Jo-Anne Nina in arachnology at the University of the West Indies and a frequent contributor to announced the winner of the CAS-TWAS (The Academy of Sciences for the Developing World) Young Scientist Award for 2010. She was presented the award by the Honourable Mr. Baldwin Spencer, Prime Minister of Antigua & Barbuda. Sewlal is the first female recipient of the award in the history of the Academy. 2010 Award JANUARY 2011 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 12 yachts ofvariousnationalitiessailingfromtheCanary the firstAtlanticRallyforCruisers(ARC),afleetof en masse?Ittakes…well,avillage. village ofsome1,300people—tosailacrosstheAtlantic it taketoorganizemorethan200yachts—averitable two tothreeweeks,andthewillsucceed.Whatdoes Basically, aseaworthyboat,somesailingskills,about ger. WhatdoesittaketosailayachtacrosstheAtlantic? voyage totheCaribbeancruiseforwinterorlon- EVERY In 1986Romanian–bornJimmyCornellorganized

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by SallyErdle ALEX FOSTER ALEX arriving inSt.LuciaduringtheSilverJubileeevent day andbynightforthemorethanathousandsailors The ‘ARCVillage’atRodneyBayMarinawasafocalpointby —Continuedonnextpage and othersupplies.” and gotagoodresponse.TheARCboatsalsobroughtfood details onhowtheycouldcontributetothehurricanerelief, e-mail toeverypastARCparticipantonourdatabasewith could doforSt.Luciawastocomeahead.Sowesentan Commissioner reinforcedthemessagethatbestthingwe in thenorthpartofislandwasfine,andHigh says, “TheauthoritiesinSt.Luciaassuredusthateverything come theworlds’largestyachtrally?ARCheadmanAndrew Lucia onOctober30th.Wouldtheislandbereadytowel- unexpected: HurricaneTomashitthesouthernpartofSt. ARC extra-special. nesses, joinedforceswithWCCtomaketheSilverJubilee and theSt.LuciaYachtClub,plusahostoflocalbusi- the SaintLuciaTouristBoard,IGY’sRodneyBayMarina, Yachting World Rolnautic chandlers,andwasruninassociationwith Palmas, theSaintLuciaTouristBoard,IGYMarinasand Tourist BoardofGranCanaria,thePortAuthorityLas does theWCC.ARC2010majorsponsorsincluded you have230otherboatscanjustgotoandtalk.” exchange ofinformationandexperiencewithotherpeople— mess upandknowyouhavebackup.Andthereislotsof release fromsocietystepbystep.Itbuildsconfidence;youcan on yourownisagoodwaytobegin,testtheboatand start ofacircumnavigationorlongvoyage,nottobetotally One ofthespecialaspects25thannualARCwas And justastheyachtsinARCdon’tgoitalone,neither appreciate the ARC atmosphere; especially at the appreciate theARCatmosphere;especiallyat start ofaworldsailwithnocomingback.We Bobobo Weyer ontheFrench-builtPrometacatamaran Andrew Bishop. team headedupbyUK-basedManagingDirector sold hisinterestintheWCC,whichisnowa which hasruneveryyearsince.In1999Cornell national sailingeventsincludingtheARC, Cruising Club(WCC),whichspecializesininter- cess ofthefirstARChefoundedWorld Islands totheCaribbean.Asaresultofsuc- Belgian-Canadian Marc Verstraeete van de Belgian-Canadian MarcVerstraeetevande magazine.AndattheSt.Luciafinishline, says, “This is my third ARC, and the says,“ThisismythirdARC,andthe JANUARY 2011 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 13

MAIN PHOTO: SALLY ERDLE INSET: ALEX FOSTER The communal nature of the ARC was exemplified by a number of instances of exemplified by a number nature of the ARC was The communal 2010 was community feeling of ARC that enhanced the A popular innovation Andrew Bishop notes. “At“This is the 21st time the ARC has finished in St. Lucia,” beautiful at the same time. I liked the camaraderie and the sense you’re not alone, and the sense same time. I liked the camaraderie beautiful at the SSB radio nets.” and I loved the with a spare fuel one another at sea fleet, such as boats supplying help within the or simply to clear a fouled propeller, alternator, dive tanks filter, a replacement some good advice. Facebook, and supporters got together on of the internet. ARC 2010 increased use where daily photos to the ARC website busy blogging and sending lots of crews kept for each yacht. maps were displayed reports and individual route yacht position a Yellowbrick iridium tracker, with positions updated Each yacht was fitted with There was an ARC Fanzone on the website as well, automatically every six hours. could see each boat’s estimated arrival date. and a leaderboard where you place else in the southeasternthe time we moved from Barbados, there was really no size. But St. Lucia embracedCaribbean that could have accommodated a fleet of this The St. Lucia Tourist Board isthe ARC and have been staunch supporters ever since. to make the most ofvery supportive, especially organizing activities for participants doubled the dockage, andtheir visit. Arch Marez (former owner of Rodney Bay Marina) for the marina as well.” IGY made further improvements — good for the ARC and —Continued on next page Working together to say ‘Welcome!’ — St. Lucia Yacht Club’s Danielle de Rouck, the Working together to say ‘Welcome!’ — St. Lucia Yacht Club’s Martin and (inset) Rodney Saint Lucia Tourist Board’s John Emmanuel, WCC’s Nick Bay Marina’s Adam Foster

TIM BISHOP / PPL , agreed: “The trip was , and marina manager Indra H20 says, “Ever since we heard about Hurricane Tomas, we thought there says, “Ever since we heard about Hurricane Tomas, we Bonobo , took just over 14 days; the largest group of arrivals in a single day (41) in a single day (41) , took just over 14 days; the largest group of arrivals Continued from previous page Continued from Marc on Cathy, who crewed on Graham Searle’s Bowman 42, On November 21st 2010, 233 yachts from 26 nations sailed across the start line the start line 26 nations sailed across 21st 2010, 233 yachts from On November The World Cruising Club team, with Managing Director Andrew Bishop front and The World Cruising Club team, center — ‘a good organization!’ says the crew of yacht Adam Foster says that when things got busy on the docks, ‘they jumped right in’ Adam Foster says that when things got busy on the docks, finished on December 14th after a 23-day trip — with 71 more boats following 71 more boats following finished on December 14th after a 23-day trip — with islands. behind. Some 50 boats made pit stops in the Cape Verde The voyage usually takes between 18 and 24 days. The ARC course record, set in ARC course record, set in The voyage usually takes between 18 and 24 days. The It was not broken this year 2006, is 11 days, 5 hours, 32 minutes and 30 seconds. to finish, the Swan 80 as the weather continued to be “special”. The first sailboat Berenice never materialized, and we hadwas something strange with the weather. The tradewinds to exist. We had to stop inheadwinds from the south and the west that aren’t supposed At one point, the Azoresthe Cape Verdes for 24 hours because of the strong headwinds. trying to find places thatHigh was south of the Cape Verdes. We coped by zigzagging, had to.” (To see wind directiondidn’t have headwinds, and using the engines when we charts for the ARC 2010 period, visit http://magicseaweed.com/msw-surf-charts2.php, and select the desired date.) at Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, bound for Rodney Bay, 2,700 nautical miles away. miles away. for Rodney Bay, 2,700 nautical de Gran Canaria, bound at Las Palmas to the Cape Verdes to refuel long, and it was difficult to find good wind. We diverted anticipated, but stunningly and wait for good wind. It was also more squally than — JANUARY 2011 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 14 —Continuedonpage26 says, “Thearrivalsarewowed,andstickaround.” marina’s sixdiversebar/restaurants.Thankstotheseandotherinnovations,Adam says Adam).Alsonew,theBoardwalkBaronwalkwayhasbecomeahubfor local cultureandminimizinglate-nightnoise(“Muchappreciatedbythearrivals,” restaurants anddocks.Marinatenantshostednightlyentertainmentshowcasing marina’s back-lotcarparktoaprominentlocationonthewalkwaybetweenbusy local products,craftsandservices,alsoanentertainmentvenue—fromthe Caribbean destinationbackedupbymoderninfrastructure.” dinghy docksandCreole-themedartsentertainment,soweofferanauthentic for yachts,plusweencouragevillagetourismwithsmallwaterfrontrestaurants, The Dutchcrewonthe46-foot it’s inactivities.” of stayislonger.Wetrytounderstandthattheincomeinyachtingnotduties, investment byIGYatRodneyBayMarinaandnewimprovedservices,thelength of call.Wemeasurehowlongtheystayandoftenreturn.Withtheadded “The ARCisahugestepping-stoneforSt.Lucia’syachttourism,beingtheirfirstport really likeanadditiontothemarinastaff—theyjumpedrightin.” the dockandofficestaffhandleditreallywell,WorldCruisingguyswere different operationalsituationthanlastyear—theyachtswerecominginwaves.But “Thanks totheunseasonalweatherpatterns,atmarinatherewasacompletely — OUTHOUSE had ajoyousarrivalinSt.Lucia 8 L’AUBERGE DES L’AUBERGE DES The BequiaTourismAssociationpresents GUESTHOUSE KINGSVILLE For ARC2010,AdamelectedtomovetheVillage—temporarystallsoffering He adds,“St.Luciahasthecombinationofyachtingfacilities,airliftandincentives Senator theHonourableAllenChastanet,St.Lucia’sMinisterofTourismsays, Adam Foster,Australian-bornGeneralManagerofIGYRodneyBayMarina,says, Continued frompreviouspage 2-NIGHT TICKETEC$99 (Fri or Sat, EC$75 at the door) (Fri orSat,EC$75atthedoor) SUNDAY TICKETEC$20 SINGLE TICKETEC$60 GRENADINES The Bounty, St.Vincent Quik-Print, St.Vincent Bequia Tourism Office DeReef,LowerBay) JULIE'S JULIE'S (De Reef,EC$25door) Tickets availableat: (Friday&Saturday, CROSS Phone: (784)4561776 Phone: (784)4562217 Phone: (784)4583286 TH RADIO COUNTRY COUNTRY BEQUIA

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Smidge Waiting for late season Hurricane Tomas and a succession of lows to pass before Waiting for late season Hurricane Tomas and a succession For more information visit www.stbarthcatacup.com. Smidge The organizers hope to see more competitors from the Caribbean islands for the The organizers hope to see more competitors from the Apart from what was happening on the water, the conviviality and parties in the Apart from what was happening on the water, the conviviality The US teams were remarkable in all conditions; their race tactics and maneuver- The US teams were remarkable in all conditions; their race Initially ideal conditions of 15-knot winds and sunshine turned into gusty conditions Initially ideal conditions of 15-knot winds and sunshine The event, which attracted 14 teams in 2008 and 35 in 2009, saw 45 teams coming The event, which attracted 14 teams in 2008 and 35 in For more information call Nick on (473) 420-9411. For more information call Nick Cup Grows St. Barth’s One-Design Cata F18 beach cats had some serious fun racing at St. Stéphane Legendre reports: Sailing is open to all children in Grenada aged eight and up, with scholarships Sailing is open to all children Founder and instructor Nick Walters is proud of the group’s progress: “My aim has Walters is proud of the group’s progress: “My aim has Founder and instructor Nick Grenada National Sailing Academy Celebrates Results Sailing Academy Celebrates Grenada National celebrated National Sailing Academy 2010, students of the Grenada In November As customary, the cannons were fired from day-sail cat For more information visit www.carib1500.com. 5th ARC Flotilla Gains Full Support of St. Lucia Community Christy Recaii reports: Excitement was in the air in St. Lucia on November 21st, 2010 Smidge A return rally, the Atlantic Cup, is planned to start on May 1st, leaving from Nanny The Caribbean 1500 Rally, managed by the Cruising Rally Association, left All BVI-bound ralliers received cold champagne and a warm welcome at Nanny REGATTA NEWS REGATTA leaving, the 21st fourth edition of this wonderful competition later this year. fourth edition of this wonderful competition later this year. evenings were what all competitors and friends enjoyed most. Things were well evenings were what all competitors and friends enjoyed organized at Saint Jean’s Nikki Beach restaurant. ing were just perfect and impressed all the specialists on board the press boats. ing were just perfect and impressed all the specialists on finished first, and Robbie John Casey (an Extreme 40 specialist) and Dalton Tebo of Christopher Jonsson and Daniel and Gary Chu came second. The French team to finish so well in their first Jean Christophe Mourniac took third place, very surprised participation at this high-level competition. of more than 25 knots gusting to 30, which led the organizers to cancel the race to of more than 25 knots gusting to 30, which led the organizers Pinel Island off St. Martin on the last day of the competition. this year from Belgium, Finland, France, Holland, Sweden, Switzerland, and the USA, this year from Belgium, Finland, France, Holland, Sweden, Guadeloupe, Martinique and and also from Caribbean islands such as Puerto Rico, (2010), Mischa Heemskerk of course St. Barth’s. F18 world champions Olivier Backés (2007) and Emmanuel Boulogne (2003) were present. Barth’s from November 19th through 21st. Barth’s from November 19th available for those unable to pay tuition fees but keen to succeed. available for those unable always been to provide great teaching and for the kids to enjoy themselves in the teaching and for the kids to enjoy themselves in the always been to provide great why children with ambition cannot get through to process. There is no reason community has proved supportive of what we are Olympic level. The yachting support, Grenada can show the rest of the world that doing, and with continued Marine and the Grenada Sailing Association have there is much talent here. Budget of youth sailing in Grenada.” continued to be great supporters the last day of their eight-week course with a fun sail around Grand Anse and a tro- a fun sail around Grand their eight-week course with the last day of sailing the Academy’s Optimist dinghy The 12 sailors attended phy celebration. raced every week for two months. course for three months and hours sharp. —Continued on next page — time for the 5th Annual ARC Flotilla, a celebration of the official start of the 25th edition of the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers. As yachts left Las Palmas de Gran Canaria bound for St. Lucia, the local Lucian vessels sailed from Castries Harbour bound for the IGY Rodney Bay Marina, symbolizing the actual Las Palmas start. for Cay Resort & Marina and finishing in Bermuda. northwest winds and northerly swells in its annual trek from the US East Coast to the northwest winds and northerly swells in its annual trek from Caribbean. Hampton, Virginia for Tortola on November 8th, 2010 after a week of preparatory briefings, safety inspections and social events. This year, the participants had a choice of destinations: Marsh Harbor in the Abacos, or Tortola in the British Virgin Islands. The Bahamas Class, made up of 11 boats, left a week earlier. The fleet sailed in two divisions, Cruising Class or Rally Class. The latter was divided into six handicap classes, five in the Tortola-bound fleet and one for the Bahamas-bound group. Cay Resort and Marina in Tortola, where the BVI Tourist Board and the Roadtown Wholesale hosted nightly parties for the sailors. Pennsylvania, took Overall Handicap Honors. Stream in a 25- to 30-knot north wind was never threatening. Our crew gelled into a tremendous team. When conditions were at their toughest, they cracked jokes and hot meals appeared from the galley. They pushed the boat speed day and night.” He adds, “Our thoughts are with friends and family of Laura Zekoll, who did not sur- vive the capsize of a liferaft following her vessel’s grounding while attempting to enter a cut in the Bahamas.” The owners of the Jeanneau 46DS on which Laura was sailing had made a decision to leave the fleet and divert to the Bahamas. Steve Black, Founder of the Rally added, “Maury’s comment about Laura echoes the feel- ings of the entire fleet and staff of the Caribbean 1500.” JANUARY 2011 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 16 P.O. Box851,St.Vincent&theGrenadines, Tel: (784)458-7270Fax:457-9917 more informationontheCaribbeanSailingAssociation. Visit www.caribbean-sailing.com and Rule fordetailsoftheCSARating CSA - rightrule,place! done itspartforalmost50years. isproudtohave Rule sailors, thebestpossibleexperience. 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DirectorofPhotographyonDisney’s“MorningLight”full-lengthfeature winning cinematographerRickDeppe.British-bornDeppeisanexperienceddocu- January 21st,willbethefirstsportingeventinBarbadostocoveredbyaward- the USVI’sTaylorCanfield(3-1),launchingHolmbergandMarinhointofinals. USA’s DavePerry(3-1),andPortugal’sAlvaroMarinho/SethSailingTeamtriumphover 12th intheISAFwomen’smatchracestandings.MacGregorisrankedsecond. Grade TwoeventalsomeansanotchupintherankingforTulloch,currentlyranked reason foroursuccess.”ChampioningthisInternationalSailingFederation(ISAF) better andclearourheads,”saysTulloch.“Ithinkthatmentalregroupingwasabig and Tullochberthsintothefinals. the USA’sSallyBarkowinextremelyclosematches(3-2),togivebothMacGregor Netherland’s KlaartjeZuiderbaan(3-0)inthesemi-finals,andGennyTullochbested Time fromDecember2ndthrough5th,2010,inSt.Thomas,USVI. Carlos AguilarMatchRace(CAMR),presentedbyUlysseNardin/TridentJewels& Alvaro Marinho/SethSailingTeamtochampiontheOpenDivisionat3rdAnnual while itwasacrackcrewthatcouldreadthetrickywindshiftsledPortugal’s in theregattapaidoffWomen’sDivisionwinforUSA’sGennyTulloch, with theSaintLuciaTouristBoard. St. LuciaYachtClubandMarineIndustriesAssociationofincollaboration silver, Chairman’sReserveRum.TheFlotillaisorganizedbyIGYRodneyBayMarina, 5th ARCFlotilla’ssupportersincludedplatinumsponsor,Digicel;gold,Heineken;and recognizes thevalueofeventtoislandinbothshortandlongterm.The presented withcertificates. music byDigicelPanTimeatthemarina’sBoardwalkBar,andparticipantswere Association ofSt.Lucia. Manager, AdamFoster;andBobHathawayrepresentingtheMarineIndustries Chastanet; DirectorofTourism,LewisLouis;IGYRodneyBayMarina’sGeneral way, hostingspecialguestsincludingSt.Lucia’sMinisterofTourism,HonorableAllen —Continuedonnextpage ties ofCarriacou,Gouyave,GrandMal,Petite Martinique,SauteursandWoburn. Regatta comestoGrandAnseBeach,with competitionamongthesailingcommuni- a greatsightforspectators. separate RacingSeriesanddifferentcourses fortheJ/24soffGrandAnseBeach— an earlysailing-season‘tune-up’foryachts visitingtheCaribbean.Theseinclude challenging racingtoattractcompetitive crewsbasedintheregion,andtoprovide — ognizes itsvalue,”AdamFoster,GeneralManagerofIGYRodneyBayMarinasaid. community inparticular,havereallysupported.TheislandisbehindtheARCandrec- even abarge,totaled50participatingvessels. The Festival,nowinits18thyear,ishome-portedforthethirdyearatCamper& The 2011GrenadaSailingFestivalofferstwoweekendsofexcitingaction.Runin Action AhoyforGrenadaSailingFestival2011! For moreinformationvisitwww.mountgayrumroundbarbadosrace.com. The MountGayRumRoundBarbadosRaceisorganizedbytheCruising Deppe’s filmingofBarbados’uniquesailingevent,althoughfocusedupon The 75thanniversaryMountGayRumRoundBarbadosRace,tobeheldon Award WinningCinematographertoFilmRoundBarbadosRace For moreinformationvisitwww.carlosmatchrace.com. In theOpenDivision,semi-finalactionsawUSVI’sPeterHolmbergbeat “It wasgoodforustotakeourlossesearly,figureoutwhatwedidwrong,doit In theWomen’sDivision,GreatBritain’sLucyMacGregorhandilybeat Carol Bareutherreports:Theabilitytorecoverandlearnfrommistakesmadeearly USA’s Tulloch&Portugal’sMarinhoWinCarlosAguilarMatchRace For moreinformationvisithttp://stluciayachtclub.com. Increased participationintheARCFlotillashowsthatSt.Luciancommunity Back onland,participantsenjoyedabarbecue,moredrinksandlivesteelpan Action continues when the crowd-pulling Grenada Sailing Festival Digicel Work Boat Action continueswhenthecrowd-pulling GrenadaSailingFestivalDigicelWorkBoat Racing startsandfinishesoffPortLouis,with anewmixofcoursesprovidingmore Mother yacht “It isahugeturnouttodaywhichtheisland’sboatingcommunity,andlocal It seemedasifeveryseaworthylocalcraftwasthere:sailingyachts,dinghiesand Continued frompreviouspage Reel Extreme, veteransailorBernardJohnson’sViking65,ledthe Elena

ONNE VAN DER WAL DER VAN ONNE , JANUARY 2011 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 17 , PM ICAP (formerly Rambler 100 and Awards Ceremony on the Sunday at 2:30 and Awards Ceremony on AM ). This approximately 600-mile offshore event will be the first time these ). This approximately 600-mile offshore event will be the , takes on George David’s Juan-K designed Continued from previous page Continued from The SGR Committee, James Benoit, Jo-Ann Hypolite, Lucy Murchie, Damon Du Bois, Minister David congratulated the SGR committee for their continued success and For more information visit http://caribbean600.rorc.org. 2011 South Grenada Sailing Regatta Launched The South Grenada Regatta 2011 was officially launched recently at Le Phare Bleu Marina Big Time: RORC Caribbean 600 Race 2011 21st, is set to provide The RORC Caribbean 600, starting in Antigua on February The RORC Caribbean 600 course record for monohulls is 44 hours, 5 minutes and Online registration is available at www.jhycantigua.com. JHYC has some new Online registration is available at www.jhycantigua.com. to Montego Bay) are The RORC Caribbean 600 and the Pineapple Cup (Miami For more information visit www.ttsailing.org. Jolly Harbour Yacht Club Valentines Regatta, Antigua will take place on The 18th Annual Jolly Harbour Yacht Club Valentines Regatta clubs that have made this Slade continues: “I have to take my hat off to the four “The Trinidad Carnival Regatta will commence on February 10th with a skippers’ “The Trinidad Carnival Regatta will commence on February TTSA President Jay Alvi says, “After so many years in Tobago, it was a difficult deci- TTSA President Jay Alvi says, “After so many years in Tobago, For more information visit www.nauticodesanjuan.com. For more information visit www.nauticodesanjuan.com. Big Boats to Race in Trinidad at February’s Carnival Regatta portion of the annual A major change will happen this year: the “big boat” José Gilberto “Yoyo” Berríos, International Regatta Technical Director, said representa- José Gilberto “Yoyo” Berríos, International Registration includes meals, goody bag, and T-Shirt. If you don’t have a boat, the goody bag, and T-Shirt. If you don’t have a boat, the Registration includes meals, Club Náutico de San Juan offers a comfortable area within a big plot of land on offers a comfortable area within a big plot of land on Club Náutico de San Juan Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the regatta will serve as training grounds for sailors the regatta will serve as training grounds for sailors Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Club Náutico de San Juan to Host its 10th International Regatta Club Náutico de San Juan to a premier marina within the safe harbour of San Juan, Club Náutico de San Juan, The SGR Committee would like to thank all their sponsors and supporters, especially The 2011 South Grenada Regatta will be held from Febrary 25th through 27th. Lynn Fletcher, Daniela Fröehlich, Dieter Burkhalter and Jana Caniga, were thanked for their hard work. Jana says, “It is a year-long commitment to be on the committee and I can tell you this committee is very prudent and a very reasonable one, standing with all 16 feet firmly on the ground, always developing on our last regatta and slowly growing. During the challenging economic climate the budget stayed the same and all sponsors came on board again.” Two sponsors even upgraded their financial committment: North South Wines are now Gold Sponsors and Turbulence Rigging are now Silver Sponsors. Westerhall Estate Limited, Netherlands Insurance, Real Value IGA Supermarket, North South Wines and Le Phare Bleu Marina & Boutique Hotel as Gold Sponsors and Art Act & Design, Budget Marine, The Wireman’s House ACDC, Island Water World and Carib as Silver Sponsors. Also thanked for their unwavering support were the small businesses that are part of Le Phare Bleu Village: Palm Tree Marine, The Canvas Shop, C&J Autos Rentals, Grenada Chiropractic Clinic, Island Dreams Yacht Services and Underwater Solutions. For more information see ad on page 15. — Continued on page 26 commitment. Caniga said, “We are very happy to have such dedicated sponsors who are aware of what it takes to organize such an event on a regular basis. They appreciate our step-by-step developing strategy.” Leopard & Boutique Hotel, by The Hon. Minister of Tourism & Civil Aviation Peter David, who was warmly welcomed by the 80 invited guests, sponsors, yacht owners and volunteers. one of the biggest offshore showdowns for years as Mike Slade’s Farr 100, one of the biggest offshore showdowns for years as Mike 14 seconds, set by ICAP Leopard in 2009. things up its sleeve for 2011: visit its Facebook page for details. things up its sleeve for 2011: visit its Facebook page for (AORS). This series is in its the first events in the 2011 Atlantic Ocean Racing Series bluewater races. After these inaugural year and includes seven of the world’s great East Coast to the Annapolis- two races in the Caribbean, the series moves up the US Race 2011 from Newport, to-Newport Race. Right after comes the Transatlantic Rhode Island to The Lizard, England. The European races then kick in with the Rolex Fastnet Race, a new Biscay Race, and the Rolex Middle Sea Race in Malta. Participation in three races, one of which must be the Transatlantic Race, are required to qualify for the AORS and IRC rating will be used throughout. February 12th and 13th. The skippers’ briefing will be held on the 11th at 1600 hours February 12th and 13th. The skippers’ briefing will be held in Jolly Harbour, Antigua. It is a and registration starts at 1900, all at the Foredeck Bar food and fun! weekend full of great sailing and celebrations with music, Squadron, Royal Ocean series happen; The New York Yacht Club, The Royal Yacht David, who has been a Racing Club and the Storm Trysail Yacht Club. Also, George real driving force and should be applauded for his efforts.” briefing and welcome lime. We are anticipating several racing classes, a racer cruis- briefing and welcome lime. We are anticipating several and one-design classes for er division, Champagne class (cruisers and bareboats) J/24s and Melges 24s.” Speedboat predicted Slade. two will race each other. “Competition will be fierce,” sion moving the big boats to Trinidad. The lack of facilities (e.g. jetty, water, fuel) sion moving the big boats to Trinidad. The lack of facilities Moving the regatta to was an issue when it came to attracting big boats to Tobago. is Carnival season in Trinidad, TTSA provides for all these facilities. Of course February so the onshore après-sailing festivities are unique. Tobago Carnival Regatta will be moved to Trinidad. Tobago will continue to host the Tobago Carnival Regatta will be moved to Trinidad. Tobago village will be at the kiteboarding and bumboat events. The big boats’ regatta Chaguaramas. Racing will Trinidad & Tobago Sailing Association (TTSA) at Hart’s Cut, be in the Gulf of Paria, February 10th through 13th. tives from various countries are expected to participate, such as the USA, USVI, BVI,tives from various countries are Guatemala and Ecuador. English is the official language. Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, with a social gathering on the Saturday evening. with a social gathering on the Regatta Organizing Committee can arrange for a boat to charter. The skippers’ Regatta Organizing Committee 11:00 meeting is on the Friday at the San Antonio Channel, and plenty of support for competitors to feel “at home.” plenty of support for competitors to feel “at home.” the San Antonio Channel, and to compete in the Sunfish, Laser and Snipe classes in the 2011 Panamerican Games, and Snipe classes in the 2011 Panamerican Games, to compete in the Sunfish, Laser at Guadalajara, Mexico. Puerto Rico, will host its International Regatta 2011 from February 4th through 6th, Regatta 2011 from February 4th through 6th, Puerto Rico, will host its International the Optimist, Sunfish, Laser, Snipe and 2.4 Meter levels, with 80 to 100 participants in Vicente. says Commodore Ralph “Agie” — January 5th. Racing Championship on there will be a Junior Dinghy New for 2011, the and supporters including Sailing Festival thanks its sponsors The Grenada Insurance; Marinas; Digicel; United of Tourism; Camper & Nicholsons Grenada Board & Minors; with their agent Bryden Mount Gay Rum & Heineken FLOW; ScotiaBank; The Victory Moorings; North South Wines; True Blue Bay Resort; The Budget Marine; Airways; Island American Airlines; British Coca Cola; SOL EC Ltd.; Bar & Restaurant; Court’s; Turbulence Grenada; Services; Horizon Yacht Charters; Dreams Yacht Steele’s Contractors; Southern Electrical; Foods; Grenada Electrical Deyna’s Tasty Water. Grenlec and Glenelg Spring Auto Supplies; on page 15. For more information see ad JANUARY 2011 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 18 to LosSieteAltares—TheSevenAltarsfreshwaterfallsandpools. little town,hometotheonlyGarifuna*settlementinGuatemala.Ortakealaunch Captain. 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DESTINATIONS Above: Don’tmissacolorfulvisittothelargestindigenousmarketinGuatemala Left: FlowersellersonthestepsofoldcathedralatChichicastenango Top left:MotoringuptheRioDulce —Continuedonnextpage see ifit’ssafe. there isuptooneknotofcurrentanditwouldbewisecheckfirstwithlocals and passMayanIndiansintheirdugoutcanoes.Itispossibletoanchorhere,but awesome fjord-likelimestonecliffstoweringabove,festoonedwithjunglevegetation, When youarereadytogouptheriveryou’llfollowitstwistsandturnsthrough Sabre M225Ti Sabre M92B M135 M225Ti JANUARY 2011 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 19 1 888 SHIP DYT • : Tel. +596 596 741 507 +596 596 741 507 : Tel. E-mail: [email protected] DYT Martinique Toulon Toulon Toulon Taranto Toulon Palma de Mallorca 03/2011 04/2011 06/2011 Everglades Newport 06/2011 Port 04/2011 03/2011 05/2011 Through June 2011 Through CARIBBEAN SAILING SCHEDULE Nadine Massaly DYT Representative Le Marin, Martinique Martinique Martinique St. Thomas St. Thomas St. Thomas TO THE MEDITERRANEAN Martinique TO THE EAST COAST USA St. Thomas WWW.YACHT-TRANSPORT.COM WWW.YACHT-TRANSPORT.COM The Garifuna are descendants of indigenous Amerindians who were exiled to The Garifuna are descendants of indigenous Amerindians Farther afield, why not try your hand at learning Spanish in the colonial town ofFarther afield, why not try your hand at learning Spanish Atitlan, a collapsed vol- To get away from the heat, head to the highlands to Lake on a Thursday or For a real brush with the locals, head to Chichicastenango ruins of the Mayan temples But to me, most spectacular of all are the ancient is one of the high- Having cruised the Caribbean for the last six years, Guatemala http://riodulcechisme.com. For more information visit www.mayaparadise.com and A mile or so dinghy ride west of the bridge will take you to El Castillo de San Felipe, will take you to El Castillo ride west of the bridge A mile or so dinghy and Agua bring you to Finca Paraiso ride from town will A hairy chicken-bus * Above: Antigua, founded in 1543, was the seat of the Spanish colonial government Above: Antigua, founded in 1543, was the seat of the removal of the capital in 1776 in Central America. Repeated earthquakes caused the to present–day Guatemala City place to learn Spanish Left: Today, the beautiful setting of Antigua is a popular Antigua, a World Heritage site? Nestled between three volcanoes, this beautiful settingAntigua, a World Heritage site? Nestled between three volcanoes, bars and cafés. Many beau- is filled with language students hanging out in the trendy line the streets. Volcántifully restored old churches, monasteries and other buildings and smoldering away. de Fuego (“Volcano of Fire”) looms in the distance, smoking As the sun sets on canic cone filled with water, surrounded by three volcanoes. of the hills behind. Stay in another day, the water shimmers as it reflects the haze to tourists; it has fantas- Panajachel, a small one-street hippy town that now caters tic views of the lake. market in Guatemala, where Sunday — market days. It is the largest indigenous and lengths of embroi- stalls selling carved wooden masks, jade and silver jewelry, Santo Tomás Church, where dered cloth line the cobbled streets. Or take in the faith. Mayan rituals have immersed themselves into the Catholic a lovely cool time of day impressively restored at Tikal. Leaving your hotel at dawn, the jungle canopy, the temples to start, ensures that you get to see the sun rise over day of their 2,000-year exis- rising through the tree tops paying homage to another tence. It truly is a breathtaking sight. political unrest and some iso- lights that we did not expect. Despite the country’s felt unsafe. The people of lated incidents, using our own common sense we never feel safe and return each year Guatemala go to extremes to make sure that boaters to Guatemala and all that to help support the economy. We look forward to returning the charming country has to offer. a fortress and castle built to keep pirates from looting the villages of Izabal. On a from looting the villages castle built to keep pirates a fortress and on the lake below. its image is mirrored perfectly breathless day face into cool water as it falls down a rock you can swim under warm Caliente, where pools below. Central America from the island of St. Vincent in the Eastern Caribbean after the Central America from the island of St. Vincent in the “Carib Wars” in 1797. : a wide part of the river) espe ” lake “ (stores) selling everything from food to tiendas Photo by Onne van der Wal Yacht at Rest, Mind at Ease Yacht Continued from previous page Continued from But the best reason by far for being in Guatemala is the diverse beauty of the But the best reason by far for being in Guatemala For supplies, there are many local A two-minute dinghy journey across the lake to the north side of the bridge is the A two-minute dinghy journey across the lake to the north It is possible to anchor in Lago Izabal (the “lake”: a wide part of the river), espe- It is possible to anchor in Lago Izabal (the “lake”: a wide It is possible to anchor in Lago Izabal (the Once settled into your chosen marina it’s time to explore your surroundings. We marina it’s time to explore your surroundings. We Once settled into your chosen Once you have navigated your way through El Golfete and come out on the other El Golfete and come out navigated your way through Once you have A good safe place to stop is at Texan Bay, where a new marina has been opened where a new marina has to stop is at Texan Bay, A good safe place country and its people. From stunning emerald green countryside to looming volca- country and its people. From stunning emerald green the Mayan temples piercing noes and crater lakes, from the majestic pyramids of of the country’s indigenous through the jungle tops at Tikal to the welcoming nature people, Guatemala has much to offer. household items. Plus there is the bigger La Dispensa belonging to the large US com- household items. Plus there is the bigger La Dispensa Shell. There are two haulout pany Wal-Mart. Fuel is available from Puma, Esso and and welders. Although it facilities and various engine repair places, metal fabricators unless you don’t mind travel- is possible to get various hardware and boat parts here, in the local chandlery, it’s ing farther afield for specialty items or paying higher prices and local restaurants; a favor- best to come well equipped. There are many small bars fabulous bread. ite of ours is the Sundog Café, which also bakes the most town of Fronteras. This one-street town is an attack on your senses with the bright town of Fronteras. This one-street town is an attack on the colorful fruit and vegetable colors of the traditional clothes of the Mayan women, of the traffic going by with stalls covered by big sheets of shiny blue plastic, the noise their fate, and the sweet large cattle trucks packed with doe-eyed cows awaiting or caramelized peanuts. smells of the nut man selling bags of delicious cashews cially outside Bruno’s Marina, but with launches whizzing past it can get bouncy; cially outside Bruno’s Marina, but with launches whizzing is held every morning at 7:30 anchor lights are very important at night. A VHF net at Mario’s Marina. on channel 69 and a boat swap is held every Saturday tied up at Tijax, an eco-jungle lodge with a small marina attached. Included in the lodge with a small marina attached. Included in tied up at Tijax, an eco-jungle the electricity, toilets and shower facilities, and use of monthly price are water and pool. It is unlike any marina I have been to before, bar, restaurant and freshwater doorstep. Tijax grounds include hiking trails that wind with the jungle right on its up swinging bridges and to a small waterfall. Farther through the rainforest, across that spans as far as the eye can see in neat orderly lines is a rubber tree plantation trunks to catch the sap seeping from the scored bark. with cups attached to the tree tower with panoramic views of the area. Farther up still is a lookout side, you will notice more marinas and finally the large steel bridge that sits behind the large steel bridge notice more marinas and finally side, you will the most expen- all reasonably priced, even The marinas are the town of Fronteras. again for a list of www.mayaparadise.com pools and bars. Check out sive; most have details. marinas and their contact by some good old Texan folk. They have a bar and a restaurant ashore with a very a bar and a restaurant ashore old Texan folk. They have by some good out. Either way, at the marina or anchor You can take a slip laid-back atmosphere. set on the float- quiet, watching the sun place, being in the peace and it’s a beautiful ing lily pads. — JANUARY 2011 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 20 her friendGail,whorunstheBeachFrontRestaurantandBaratChateaubelairBay, suggested wegotogethertoanchorinChateaubelairBay.Cherylgaveaheads-up had recentlyspenttimeinSt.Vincentand,notonestoshyawayfromanadventure, not tomissoutonSt.VincentandtheexperienceofDarkViewFalls.EllenJim Bequia BookStore.“MissCheryl”,aformerresidentofSt.Vincent,encouragedus November 2010issueof Jim aboard ity. ItwasariskIpreferrednottotake,especiallywithtwochildrenonboard. to St.VincentcameupamongfellowcruisersandIsummarilydismissedthepossibil- to whileawaythebetterpartoftwomonthsinBequia.Occasionallytopicsailing Reading Club,makingnewfriendsandmeetingupwithsomeoldones,wemanaged Easter Regatta,ourvisittothewhalingstation,participationinCherylJohnson’s Elizabeth, Bequiaandfellinlovewiththeislandpeople.From of concernsoverreportedcrimeandaggressionaimedatyachties.WelandedinPort a highlevelofpersonalsafetythroughoutourtravels. mon senseandcautioninourplanningchoiceofanchorageshaveenjoyed from TorontoJuly1st,2009.Asacruisingfamilyweemploygoodmeasureofcom- Mercury AuthorisedDealersinSt.Lucia IT My mindwaschangedlargelyduetotheinfluenceofournewfriends,Ellenand Like manyothercruisers,wepurposelybypassedtheislandofSt.Vincentbecause A1 ISLANDMARINESUPPLIESINC Specialists inServiceandRepairs ofMarineEngines Tel: (758)719-1152Fax: (758)458-0660 Cell: (758)[email protected] Boldly Go was withsometrepidationonMay15th,2010wesailed twins ClaireandWesley,PortugueseWaterDog,Skipper)sailed up toChateaubelair,St.Vincent.Myfamily(husband,Kirk,11-year-old our 57-footBowmancutter-riggedketch,fromPortElizabeth,Bequia (see“Re-ThinkLeewardSt.Vincent”byEllenBirrellinthe For furtherinformation: Compass ) andourrelationshipwithCherylJohnsonatthe C h a t e a u

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NOAA Hurricane TomasonOctober30th and theyachtwasinamarinaormangroveswampAND and theyachtwasatanchor,wewouldreceivezerocompensation. entire year!However,therewereconditions: clear, tomysurpriseanddelight,thatwecouldremainwithintheCaribbeanfor Pantaenius UK,astheyachtisUKregistered.Readingsmallprint,itbecame the hurricaneseason.ItookoutinsuranceforournewManta42in2008through ance, wewouldhavetoputsea. within AdmiraltyBayandIbecameawarethat,ifweretoremaincoveredbyinsur- had beennamedTropicalStormTomas.Therewerequiteafewyachtsatanchor indications ofvorticity.Laterthatevening,Invest91wasapproachingBarbadosand was headingwest-northwesttonorthwest,windswereincreasingandthere morning ofFriday,October29th,IlearnedthatInvest91hadchangedcourseand north toBequia,inorderavoidtheworstofInvest91. Tropical LoworworsewhenInvest91hadenteredtheCaribbean.Idecidedtomove in general,thefeelingwasitwouldcontinuewestwardsandonlydevelopintoa Trinidad; itwasbig.Oneortwopredictionsincludedaswingtothenorthwest;but, all thecomputermodelswerepredictingtracktopassbetweenGrenadaand Eastern Atlantic.Iwatcheditsprogresswithinterestandgrowingconcern.Almost was beingtakeninInvest91,atropicaldisturbancethatdevelopingthe of October,whenIelectedtotransferGrenada.Shortlyafterourarrival,interest rants thatwereclosed.AreassuchasTobagoCayswehadessentiallytoourselves. between St.LuciaandGrenada.Theonlydisadvantagewasthequantityofrestau- Caribbean. Duringthe2009hurricaneseason,webasedourselvessomewhere will remember,littleinthewayofweathertroublewithinsoutheastern and theyachtwasunderwayatsea,wewouldget100percentcompensation. attached toshoreandseabed,wewouldreceive70percentcompensation. —Continuedonnextpage the bowswereat40to45degrees windandseas,onastarboardtack. the influxofseawater. off theairintaketogenerator.Idreaded tothinkhowmygeneratorwouldsurvive than 20feet.Thingshadhappenedsofast thatIdarednotleavethecockpittoshut cockpit? Theyseemedtobehalfwayupthe mast,buttheycouldn’thavebeenmore gantry. Howareyousupposedtogauge theactualheightofseasfrominsideyour The wavesbuiltupwithamazingspeed — withinseconds,theywerewayaboveour on starboardtack,ataknotandhalf under stormjibandbothenginesonslow. Both engineswerefiredupandlefttorunatSlowForward.Weheadingwest, of windstruckfromthenorth.Ijusthadenoughtimetoswitchoffgenerator. The seahadbecomeverycalm. secured butnotlocked. forward hatch,inordertoopentheairintakeaccessgenerator;hatch was very hot.Ielectedtoturnontheair-conditioningand,forthatpurpose,opened the shore. Therewasaslightswellandwindsweresixknotsfromthenortheast.It was six ormorefeet.WearrivedoffLayouBayat0900and“sat”abouthalfamile off- Winds inthepassagewere16to18knotsfromnortheastwithseasrunning at engine powerandstormsail,ourmainself-tackingjibhavingbeensecured. and St.Lucia. close tobeingahurricaneandwasheadingtowardthechannelbetweenSt.Vincent Our all-weatherwind-scoopswereremovedandstowed. ward lockersweresecuredandlocked.Allhatchesportholesshuttight. ventilation flaptothegeneratorinportsideforwardlockerwasclosed.The for- Fenders wereplacedintheforwardlockers,asanyremainingdocklines. The reduce windresistance.(Again,therewasn’ttimetoremovetheentirescreen.) tioned-off PVCscreenthatcovershalfthecockpit;centralsectionwasopenedto secured tothetransomsofbothhullsandplugwasremoved.Wehaveasec- sails sotheywereboundwithdocklines.Thedinghywasliftedintothedavitsand cane since1897,soIelectedtoplacetheyachtjustoffwestcoastofStVincent. our immediatesouthandeast.St.Vincenthadnotreceivedadirecthitfromhurri- was tosailsouth,butIwasn’thappyaboutthenumerousislands,rocksandreefs HURRICANE TOMAS • Iftheyachtwasdamagedorlostduringa • Iftheyachtwasdamagedorlostduringa The majorityofinsuredyachtsarenotallowedtobewithintheCaribbeanduring We droppedanchorinAdmiraltyBayat1735hoursonOctober28th.Onthe 2010 waslikelytobedifferent.WebasedourselvesintheABCsuntilmiddle Last year,remainingintheCaribbeanwasanabsolutebreeze;therewas,asyou • Iftheyachtwasdamagedorlostduringa It becamequicklyapparentthatthemost comfortableyachtmotionoccurredwhen Suddenly, withoutanywarningrippleonthecalmwatersurface,asledgehammer Maggie, mywife,stayedinthesaloon,cool.Isatonhelmchair,waiting. We weighedanchorat0615andheadedforthewestcoastofStVincentunder At 0500onSaturday,October30th,theweatherreportstatedthatTomaswas Everything movablewasremovedfromthedeck.Therewasn’ttimetoremove Tomas waspredictedtomovebetweenSt.VincentandLucia;thesensibleoption RIDING OUT by BernardLogan named named named TropicalStormorHurricane, TropicalStormorHurricane, TropicalStormorHurricane, securely (myitalics) JANUARY 2011 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 23 Continued from previous page Continued from A storm jib with no main proved ideal to maintain a slow forward motion, aided A storm jib with no main proved ideal to maintain a slow forward motion, aided In our catamaran, motion was best with the bows at 40 to 45 degrees to the wind and • Next time (!), the large icebox, which sits in the cockpit, will have a non-slip • Helm should wear a wetsuit; far more sensible than swimming trunks! • All air pipes to and from the generator should be disconnected; the entry flap • A few water bottles (plastic water bottles with screw tops would be the safest) Lessons learned: • Ideally, one should go south, away from the eye of the hurricane — perhaps fly When I opened up the port forward locker to check the generator, I expected a Our yacht sustained little, if any, damage. There was fresh water floating on the Our yacht sustained little, if any, damage. There was Damage within Admiralty Bay was minimal; although the waves had entered the Damage within Admiralty Bay was minimal; although We both hit the sack with winds still howling above through the rigging; I was We both hit the sack with winds still howling above I was able to steer the yacht, still under storm jib and both engines on slow, back I was able to steer the yacht, still under storm jib and Later, as the wind backed to southwest, we found ourselves just southwest ourselves just southwest Later, as the wind backed to southwest, we found At 1700 hrs, I tried to get us behind St. Vincent by motorsailing around the south- At 1700 hrs, I tried to get us behind St. Vincent by motorsailing At around 1300, the clouds north of us became very bright, a circular brightness, At around 1300, the clouds north of us became very bright, I suppose the most disconcerting waves, approaching us, were the ones that began I suppose the most disconcerting waves, approaching What surprised me was that, despite these huge winds, so many seabirds were still What surprised me was that, despite these huge winds, Maggie tried to produce drinks but the kettle was a no-go. Even pouring water into but the kettle was a no-go. Even pouring water into Maggie tried to produce drinks Once we were back on our starboard tack the motion quieted down. I became starboard tack the motion quieted down. I became Once we were back on our The yacht’s motion became quite violent during the tack and a coconut shell that quite violent during the tack and a coconut shell that The yacht’s motion became We were moving away from St. Vincent, albeit at a knot and a half, with sea condi- at a knot and a half, away from St. Vincent, albeit We were moving About half an hour into the storm, a wren appeared and landed on the halyards appeared and landed on hour into the storm, a wren About half an Interestingly, with the centre screen up, I remained very dry; however, moving the I remained very dry; however, with the centre screen up, Interestingly, by both engines in Slow Forward. The benefit of a smidgeon of forward sail as being by both engines in Slow Forward. The benefit of a smidgeon of forward sail as being of benefit, rather than lying-a-hull or hove-to, was one conclusion drawn by the enquiry into the Fastnet debacle; having experienced it, I think it is a good way to go. The ability to maintain slow forward motion was comfortable and re-assuring. If I cannot sail south from an approaching hurricane to the east of us, I will adopt storm sail and both engines at Slow Forward on a starboard tack. seas; and on a starboard tack. Any other direction proved extremely uncomfortable. placed under it; it charged across the cockpit like a bull in a china shop. should remain closed. This is not an occasion for the luxury of air conditioning! within easy reach of the helm would save the wife from unnecessary injury in the heavy seas. We didn’t really feel hungry in those sea conditions; bananas and chocolate bars would be best, and close to hand. a triple-reefed main and a storm jib and go like hell. At some point, that battering ram of wind would help us along. If we went too fast, I have a series drogue [a Dilley’s Rat’s Tail, as it used to be called] that would slow us down to a knot and a half. flooded compartment and a submerged generator. All the air pipes, those leading to and from the generator, had dropped to the floor, presumably due to the sheer weight of water within them. The drains had coped admirably; the floor was relatively dry. floor in an aft cabin. The fresh water tank was okay and all pipe-work intact. There had been a vast amount of rainfall (St. Lucia quoted one inch per hour); it is possible one of the cockpit drains was leaking. This is yet to be checked. We have no further incidence of water in that cabin. In addition, some hard object, perhaps a coconut, had hit the starboard bow and taken off a chunk of gelcoat. We were lucky with the porthole; it remained secure, despite losing one of two hinges. west-facing bay, only one yacht had been driven ashore. There was a lot of debris on west-facing bay, only one yacht had been driven ashore. the streets and walkways but remarkably little else. content that there were no yachts in our vicinity and there were no buildings. I felt content that there were no yachts in our vicinity and readings to ensure we were secure. I took my GPS to bed with me and took frequent and I went on deck; we not dragging. At 0700, the GPS showed a sudden change of the anchored ferries! I re- were broadside on to the wind and heading for one A welcome cup of tea awaited anchored and, this time, did the reverse engine check. my return to the saloon! into Admiralty Bay in winds not exceeding 35 knots. At the entrance to the bay, into Admiralty Bay in winds not exceeding 35 knots. the west-facing ferry wharf. three ferries had found it necessary to anchor away from Admiralty Bay at midnight on We anchored in 35-knot winds at the western end of connected to a 45-pound Saturday, October 30th. One hundred and fifty feet of chain consider it necessary to per- Bruce anchor was deployed in 20 feet of water. I didn’t set the anchor; the wind was form my usual 1500 r.p.m. in reverse manoeuvre to strong enough to do the honours. of Bequia. ern tip of the island; I hoped to “hide” off the east coast. But we were travelling at ern tip of the island; I hoped to “hide” off the east coast. with the motion. I turned to 5.7 knots in monstrous seas; neither of us felt happy to the wind, starboard tack. the southwest and locked the autohelm on 40 degrees That improved the motion dramatically. moving slowly west. I imagined this might be the eye of Tomas. Gradually the wind moving slowly west. I imagined this might be the eye there were no con- and waves began to clock round towards the west. Surprisingly, unison. We found ourselves fused waves; as the wind turned, the waves turned in knots. The autohelm behaved sailing south at speeds that varied from 1.9 to 3.1 and waves. beautifully, keeping us at 35 to 45 degrees to the wind to break as they hit the yacht. The force was sufficient to break the weld on the to break as they hit the yacht. The force was sufficient spray of seawater entered the forward starboard porthole. Fortunately, only a fine damp and there were water cabin: the bunk remained bone dry but the carpet was droplets on the ceiling and walls. flying, but they were flying east-to-west or south. We also passed numerous seabirds flying, but they were flying east-to-west or south. We also on the water’s surface. a glass was an issue. It was just safer to sit down. aware that the helm was not too hard to handle and I tried the autohelm; it did not too hard to handle and I tried the autohelm; it did aware that the helm was not I set the autohelm to 45 degrees to the wind but, seem to struggle in the slightest. was and I got soaked to the skin. The windvane mode periodically, it would overshoot I had a peaceful time in the chair. But, being soaking adjusted to 40 degrees and to I began to get extremely cold. Maggie came out wet and in a substantial draught, I had a hot shower; I then donned a wetsuit, which the helm to keep watch while proved to be ideal. had been suspended from the front of the gantry came crashing down; a tiny egg fell front of the gantry came crashing down; a tiny egg had been suspended from the belonged to the wren; neither of us had been aware out and cracked. It must have a nest. that the shell had become tions deteriorating rapidly. I elected to turn and seek cover in one of the island’s turn and seek cover in one rapidly. I elected to tions deteriorating tacked at an appropriate moment. The wren disappeared. bays. I warned Maggie and our fact that, despite being at 45 degrees to the wind, Of more significance was the knots and the waves were broadside. It was incredibly speed had increased to 3.9 and It was so helpful to have both engines fired up uncomfortable so I tacked again. as, notice. In the event, this was a lucky decision, ready to engage at a moment’s any west, we would have been extremely vulnerable in when the winds backed to west-facing bay. running between the cockpit and mast. It clung on for dear life; the winds were at It clung on for dear life; the the cockpit and mast. running between 55 knots. bows to 50 degrees to the wind resulted in my getting deluged by seas through the in my getting deluged by to the wind resulted bows to 50 degrees open screen! — JANUARY 2011 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 24 Carriacou wouldnearlydouble,withhalfofthemina people willbeheretostay—thepopulationof come fromBrazil.Iftheprojectisasuccess,these but Iimaginemostoftheworkerswouldprobably elsewhere. AfewGrenadiansmaybenefitfromjobs, work. No,themajorityofworkerswouldcomefrom half ofthemchildren)whoaregoingtobedoingthis is notthepeopleofCarriacou(population6,000,about and creationof5,000jobsinfiveyears,youcanseeit ships bringingin375thousandtonsofcargoayear, that envisagesregularvisitsby500-footcontainer would bethechanceofemployment.Butinaproject extensive damagewillbeoranyeffortatmitigation.” large andthereisnoevidenceofanyrealstudyhow damage (bothunderwaterandonland)appearstobe accrue alloftheeconomicbenefits…environmental have completeautonomytodowhattheywant,andwill and inconsequential.ItappearsthattheBrazilianswill few municipalfacilities,whichmaywellbethirdrate private interestswithnoguaranteedreturnexceptfora fulness ofhisopinion: impacts ofsuchactivities.Iwassurprisedbytheforce- and contracts.Healsounderstandstheenvironmental ports allovertheworld.Heunderstandsportbuilding link toagoodfriendwhohasbeeninvolvedinbuilding while togetagrasponsuchmatters,soIe-mailedthe control ofthispartCarriacoufor60years. will befencedoffandguarded,Urbanizahave Understanding.) Accordingtotheproposal,area shows/Carriacou--Memorandum%20of%20 Understanding athttp://grenadabroadcast.net/past- in thecomplex.(YoucanreadMemorandumof and evenaschoolforthechildrenofpeopleemployed assembling variousproducts,hotels,touristfacilities, warehouses forstoringBraziliangoods,factories port, acruiseshipduty-freeshoppingcenter, giant facilitythatwillincludeaduty-freecontainer coast ofCarriacou.Theretheyproposetoputina nearby islandofPetitSt.Vincent)onthesoutheast about 221acres(anareatwicethesizeof group ofBrazilianbusinessmenthatwantstolease negotiating withUrbaniza,acompanyownedby the nationofGrenada,andGrenadagovernmentis affect alloftheGrenadines. culture oftheislandCarriacoualtogether,andwill if itcomestofruition,willchangethelandscapeand in Carriacou? A ContainerPort The onlypossiblebenefittothepeopleinCarriacou “The programisagiveawaybythegovernmentto I amnotmuchofabusinessmanandittakesme Carriacou, alongwithPetiteMartinique,ispartof The GrenadaGovernmentisconsideringaplanthat, DECK VIEWFROMTIKANOTBYCHRISDOYLE even harderthanitisnowtogetavisatheUS.To it haswithitstradingpartners.Maybewillbecome things gobad,Grenadacouldruinwhateverrelations could carefullyexamine375thousandtonsofcargo.If drug-sniffing dog,letaloneateamorequipmentthat going tostopthat?Idon’tthinkGrenadahasevenone is goingtogetblamed?Yes,Grenada!Andhowarewe ing fromCarriacou.Ifthereisagiantdrugbust,who things getre-shippedoutofCarriacou,theyarecom- drugs don’tgetsewnintothefurniturefabric?Once South America,justwhoisgoingtomakesurethat and itsothertradingpartners. going tobecomeverypopularwiththerestofCARICOM tariffs. Ifthisisthecase,IamnotsureGrenada “Caribbean” andthuscanbeexportedunderdifferent goods intoCarriacoutheymaysomehowbecome thing IcanimagineisthatmaybebybringingBrazilian tination? Thisisnotspeltoutclearly,buttheonly why notshipitfromBrazildirectlytoitsultimatedes- huge volumeofcargopassingthroughlittleCarriacou; itself. Whatexactlyaretheseguysupto?Whysucha have beengivenawaytoanoverseasprivatecompany. existence downtheline.Thissectionofeconomywill smaller scale,locallyrunduty-freeportcouldcomeinto contains anti-competitionclauses,itmeansnoother ing onhowmuchyoulikeindustrialization.Becauseit tened, giantindustrialnightmare—ordream,depend- area ofDumfriescouldendupbeingafenced-off,flat- observed here. leads metodoubtthatbestpracticeswouldbe to openseadependingonpermitavailability”(page18) quote: “Dredgematerialoftentimesismerelypumped reef allalongtheeastcoastuptoWindward.Andthis such anoperationwillresultinahugeamountofrun- currently intheway.Evenwithbestintentions, ships. Thisdredgingwoulddestroythereefsthatare harbor toaccommodatecontainershipsandcruise do ahugeamountofdredgingtomake35-foot-deep and useittobuildagiantbreakwater.Theywillthen sloping hills,andteardowntheadjoiningRockHill pre-Colombian potteryhasbeenfound),leveloffthe down thelovelycliffsatSabazan(aplacewheremuch land intheareacalledDumfries.Theyplantotear destruction an“ecoplan.” naming aplanofsuchmonumentalenvironmental people arestupidiftheythinkcanfoolthemby misnamed “ECOPLAN”.TheymustthinkCaribbean cions wereconfirmedwhenIlookedattheUrbaniza’s carriacou_free_port-ecoplan_report.pdf. Allmysuspi- Government website:www.gov.gd/egov/docs/other/ ture andsocietyofCarriacou. fenced-off compound.Thiswillforeverchangethecul- And sincethecontainerswouldbecomingfrom I alsoseerisksheretothereputationofGrenada When allisdone,thewholesoutheastcoastin They plantouseabout221acresof(government) The Carriacoufree-portplanisontheGrenada just totherightwillbedredged water, andthereefthatcanbeseenbreaking flat tocreatethematerialfora3/4-milebreak- ‘ecoplan’, thiswholeareaistobebulldozed of SabazanandRockHill.Accordingtothe Left: Theareamarkedinredincludesthecliffs White Island,andquitelikelythebarrier including thosearoundSalineIslandand destroy allCarriacou’ssouthcoastreefs, currents upanddownthecoast off, whichislikelytogettakenbythe Right: Artist’simpressionofwhatthearea might looklikeifsuchaportwerebuilt FLIGHTS TO & FROMST. LUCIA and ditchitquickly. people ofCarriacou,willrealizeitwouldbeadisaster examining thisproposalanddiscussingitwiththe plan thatismorefavorabletoCarriacou. “done deal”anditcanstillcomeupwithanalternative Memorandum ofUnderstanding,thisisbynomeansa review. AlthoughtheGovernmenthassigneda of Grenada,whichtheGovernmenthaspostedfor — itisanofferthathasbeenmadetotheGovernment debate anddiscussionwiththepeopleofCarriacou. terrible ifitbecomesadonedealwithoutfullandactive plan ofsuchenormousconsequencethatitwouldbe despite itspresenceontheGovernmentwebsite.Itisa natural environmentandexistingculture. controls, andriskdestroyingmuchofCarriacou’s Brazil inthehandsofaprivatecompanywithfewlocal chunk ofCarriacou,allowittobecomeasuburb operation. Grenadawouldineffectgiveawayabig able topoliceandcontroleitheritsbuildingor that itisdoubtfultheGrenadaauthoritieswouldbe protects theisland. dredging thatcouldhavedamagedabarrierreef although acourtorderrecentlystoppedthemfrom resort virtuallycarteblanchetodowhattheywant, government hasgiventheownersofhigh-end island withoutfirstgettingpermission.Itseemsthe not evenwalkaroundthelargerpartoftheirown told thatthosebornonandwholiveCanouancan- part toaSwiss-Italian-ownedresortbusiness.Iam and thegovernmentgavea99-yearleaseonlarger live inCanouan.In1999theislandwasdividedtwo these wereonaslargeascalethisproposedplan. gave up,leavingagiantscarontheland.Neitherof in withbulldozers,trashedawholehillsideandthen coast St.Luciadevelopmentwherethedeveloperscame between AshtonHarbourandthesea;aneast was formerlyalivingbay,andtonsofrustingiron Grenadines ahugedebt,damagedlagoonwherethere project onUnionIsland,whichleftSt.Vincent&the Among theseIincludethebankruptAshtonMarina in someotherfairlydisastrousCaribbeanprojects. to seeinMoscowonMayDay. me thisplanraisesmoreredflagsthanyouarelikely

NEW JET ADDED TO THE FLEET! I hopethattheGovernmentofGrenada,afterfurther The goodpartisthat,atthisstage,itjustaplan Not manypeopleseemtoknowaboutthisproposal, The sizeoftheproposedCarriacouprojectissolarge People inCarriacoumightwanttotalkthosewho It isunfortunatethatduediligencehasbeenlacking AIR AMBULANCE New Services: JANUARY 2011 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 25 If you simply cannot stay with the If you simply cannot stay with the Even with the help of a third party, being said you may sometimes pay being said you may sometimes job. You well and not get a good list- must have all the details clearly methods ed, types of materials and a time of installation stated, and should frame understood — and you be there to watch the job. boat while the work is being done, you MUST have a third party oversee the job. It is no fun calling a contractor long distance, over and over again, and having him avoid the phone call, especially after you gave him a deposit to get started. Seek the help of the marina, a project manager, or a surveyor — someone you are paying who under- stands that their job is to protect your interests. You must interview your agent as you would a tradesman, and they must have experience and credentials. remember that you still must research all details of the job, and understand them, in order to get what you are paying for. Everything must be in writing, in detail, and both the contractor as well as the person who will oversee the job must agree that they understand and sign off. The more you get what you pay for. However, that you get what you pay for. However,

JANE GIBB Remember, when you employ a tradesman, Remember, when you employ of teak is being used? The list goes on and list goes on and of teak is being used? The “buying a pig in on, but without it you are job done only to a poke” and may get the it needs to be find out down the line that done over. the best deal. the lowest price is not always the job and must The contractor must want to do it. When feel he is being paid properly and refuse to pay you over-negotiate the job won, but in the what is fair, you may feel you will find end you will lose, as the tradesman Pretty much shortcuts to match the price.

Many boat owners put much too much emphasis solely on the price. They do not emphasis solely on the price. put much too much Many boat owners have a the cleat that is being installed be stainless steel? Will Will the fasteners It may cost you on average ten to 15 percent more, but if you picked a profes- It may cost you on average ten to 15 percent more, quality or materials, will Remember, too, that any shortcut you take, either in labor to enjoy it fully. Work on Owning a boat requires managing it as an asset in order Again, the key is to understand the work and to research every facet of it. The Frank Virgintino is the author of Free Cruising Guides (www.freecruisingguide.com). You might meet with several contractors before you select one. with several contractors You might meet of the trades- will be used or the quality to the materials that give enough thought that people often marina business, I’ve seen job. In my 35 years in the man doing the do they ask the work will be done. Rarely the price and when ask just two things: needed to do for a specific list of materials how the job will be done, or the details of the job. new batteries be changed when the Will the battery connections backing plate? What kind will be done prior to painting? What kind of final sanding are installed? effort you put into the job before it starts, the better the job will go and the better theeffort you put into the job before it starts, the better the outcome will be. and properly. sional to represent you, the work will be done on time remember that you cannot almost always result in the job turning out poorly. Also times the weather does not rush a job. Working on a boat is complicated and many affect the job. In the planning cooperate. Rain, wind, extremely high temperatures: all before you need it done, so stage, allow sufficient time by scheduling the work long a better job at a better price. that there is no rush. This will almost always result in are making something better, the boat should be exciting as well. After all, you it that way? If you try to get whether by repairing or improving — why not look at to expedite the job appropri- the job done cheaply and do not invest sufficient time its appeal. ately, you will become frustrated and the boat will lose proposed work must be understood by all parties. What the scope of the work is, what parts and materials will be used, what type of labor will do the job, and even where you do the job, will determine the outcome. by Frank Virgintino Having Boat Work Having Boat done in the Caribbean: done in the A PRIMER it’s not broken, don’t fix it” is not necessarily the best axiom for don’t fix it” is not necessarily it’s not broken, safety at risk. Beyond maintenance, we put our boaters. Without Life is better with- of comfort and convenience. safety are matters head clogged up, or a mainsail blown out or the out having the

Once you have all the estimates in hand, and not before, call the contractor that Interview the tradesmen and get detailed estimates. The estimates must be detailed Let’s assume that you plan to stay with the boat while the work is undertaken. You Keep this in mind: if you give out a job, no matter where the boat is, and then Many owners simply look for the cheapest price and then hope for the best. When Other owners either cannot do the work or just are not interested. These owners • Plan all of your work in advance. • Be realistic about what needs to be done. • Become familiar with the job(s). • Research where in the Caribbean would be the best place to get the work done. • Decide if you will you stay with the boat or leave. All these factors will affect the cost and outcome of the work. The most direct way to do boat work is to do it yourself. There are owners who can How to Get the Work Done on Your Boat a few things: After 35 years of running and owning marinas, I’ve learned If your budget is adequate, • Keep a maintenance log and an ongoing “to do” list. There are major sail lofts throughout the Caribbean. Doyle has manufacturing There are major sail lofts throughout the Caribbean. In Grenada and Trinidad, most of the boats in the marinas and boatyards are In Grenada and Trinidad, most of the boats in the At the other end of the spectrum is Compare that to Antigua and St. For basic work, such as sanding and paint- For basic work, such as sanding Talent varies widely, however, as does Talent varies widely, however, The good news is that the Caribbean is simply loaded with both talent and facili- simply loaded with both talent is that the Caribbean is The good news The maintenance of a boat is never simple, especially when complicated by budget especially when complicated of a boat is never simple, The maintenance “IF you favor and have a meeting. At this meeting you have an opportunity to negotiate the price as well as the time frame and materials used. When you negotiate, keep in mind that everyone must come out a winner or in the end everyone will be a loser. otherwise you will not be able to compare. You must also ask what the time frame for the job will be. Another very important question to ask is if the contractor has insurance. What if you retain someone and they lose a limb or worse while working on your boat? The consequences could be quite complicated. must first locate the tradesmen who can do the work. This is not as easy as it may appear. Ask other yachtsmen if they’ve had similar work done, and by whom. Ask the marina for recommendations. leave, the chances are that the work will not be done properly or not be done on time, or both. If you are going to contract out work to various contractors, ideally you should stay with the boat to watch the way the work is being done and to monitor that everyone shows up on a continuous basis. The point is that if your interests are at risk, there is no substitute for your physical presence. the job does not turn out right, they blame everyone else and avoid taking responsibility for the outcome. must contract their work to boatyards and marine contractors. To get work done properly at a market-reasonable price, they must understand how to be the agent for the boat. fix everything, all the time; there’s not a system they don’t know. They understand the job at hand and have the time and ability to do the work as well as source all necessary parts and tools. do not delay getting the work done. Delay is never worth it. do not delay getting the work done. Delay is never worth facilities in Barbados and the price for a new suit of sails from Doyle and other sail- facilities in Barbados and the price for a new suit of sails be back home (wherever home makers is significantly less locally than the cost would meet my needs. is). And I have always found the quality of the sails to cruising boats, not mega-yachts. Thus the contractors are attuned to working on cruising boats, not mega-yachts. Thus the contractors mid-size boats and their equipment in that size range. highly specialized work. Of course prices will be higher than for basic sanding or bottom painting. Work on electronics, autopilots, hydraulics and work such as fibreglass de-blistering is best left to specialists: Antigua, St. Maarten, Grenada and Trinidad come to mind. St. Maarten has a large concentration of high-end yachts with professional crews and captains. St. Maarten might have high prices but if your repair is complicated, the highest bill- The contractors there alsoing rate may get you the best result in the shortest time. communication systems. have a great deal of experience with steering issues and Maarten where such work can easily be billed for US$150 per day, and the savings add up quickly. Keep in mind the quality of the work may not be as good in every instance; however unless you are having varnish work done on a gold-plater, it may not make that much of a difference. ing, we should head for an island that has a ing, we should head for an price. good pool of labor at an opportunistic spent time at Ile There are sailors who have work done at à Vache, Haiti and had basic were very happy very attractive prices and is true for Cuba with the outcome. The same These and the Dominican Republic. have the islands, and Venezuela, best day rates in the Caribbean. a little Knowing how to speak able Spanish is a big help and being is being to oversee the work as it You done is absolutely necessary. can contract workers who would be happy to get work for US$100 to $150 per week. price. And all the islands are not the same as price. And all the islands are to what they have to offer. ties. While parts may cost about the same, the cost of labor and the cost of rent for the cost of labor and the may cost about the same, ties. While parts than in the USA, a contractor is much less something we can Canada or Europe. This is use to our advantage. and compounded by sun, wind, salt, occasional groundings, and other factors that groundings, and other by sun, wind, salt, occasional and compounded the boat and its equipment. cause wear on major problem with our motor or electrical system. with our motor or electrical major problem JANUARY 2011 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 26 ht hbtftdihf d fl ith d t f t b Th b D f th th f h i d skippered byChrisMarshall;JamieDobbs’ J/122, First placeprizeinRacingClasswenttothe Melges24 alliance betweenSt.Martin,Maarten, St.Barth’sandAnguilla. l’Alliance isaninitiativeofMarinaFortLouis andYachtClubFortLouistocementthe Ground, Anguilla.Onthefinalday,fleet sailedbacktoSt.Martin.LaCoursede The Saturdaysawabitlesswindandlighter seas,allowingforagreatsailtoSandy St. Barth’sontheFriday. through swellsandroughseasfromSimpson Bay,St.Maartentoneighboringisland had threeclasses—Multihull,Racingand Racer-Cruiser—takingthe19-boatfleet The 7theditionoftheCoursedeL’Alliance, runNovember26ththrough29th,2010, 19 forCoursedeL’Alliance2010 For moreinformationvisitwww.royalbviyc.org. winning planaccordingtoGeorge. “Get ontoport,getoutintotheChannelandtruebreeze,”was the finishoffNannyCay. West Endwhere,afteraquickwigglethroughSoper’sHole,itwasbeatbackto the fleetturnedcorneratGreatCamanoeandheadedonadownwindrun to Channel offNannyCay,thenheadedanti-clockwisearoundTortola.Afterthebeat, The fleet,whichshowedincreasednumbersthisyear,startedintheSirFrancisDrake did theouthaulgivingwaynearScrubIsland. daggerboard costsomeofthepreciousminutesneededtobeatlastyear’stime, as seconds, missingherpersonalbestsetlastyearbyexactly20minutes;breakinga The 45-foot pered by84-year-oldBillHirst,wonCruisingClass. placer Tortola RaceonNovember20th,2010forthesecondyearinarow,beatingsecond- a 32-year-oldKelsallone-offskipperedbyGeorgeLane,wonthePegLegsRound Contending with20-to25-knotgustingwindsonthenorthsideofTortola, Triple Jack — the club!” born DanielledeRouck,says,“It’sfungettingtogetherandmorevisitorsto and J/24demonstrationracesjustoffthemarina.SLYC’sSocialSecretary,Belgian- it organizestheChristmasCarolsAfloatboatparadeand,newthisyear,Optimist St. LuciaYachtClub.SLYCinvitesARCparticipantstofuneventsattheclub,plus Another magnetthatkeepsARCsailorsinSt.Luciaisthehospitalityofferedby — and relaythemtotheARCofficebyVHF. and wesavedacoupleofboatsfrommissingtheline.Werecordfinishtimes photographer, TimWright.There’saGPSpositiongivenforbothendsoftheline, out, acknowledgethecall,andwhenthey’retwomilesoutweinformfinish-line updates abouteverysixhours.Wegetacallfromtheboatswhenthey’refivemiles lights!) Hesays,“WehadWiFiandreceivedascheduleofdailyarrivals,with it wouldbeextremelyhelpfulifotheryachtsanchoredinthebayusedanchor showed abigorangeflashinglight“likelighthouse”atnight.(Duncanaddsthat during muchofthemonthDecember.Theboatwasfestoonedwithflagsand the Sweden40 Above: Stillfunafter25years.NorwegiansStaleandAnneliseLarsonaboard the Oyster70 Below: St.LucianskipperNicoPhilip,left,andtheBritishcrewof “Sleep canbeabitofchallenge,”Duncanadmits,“butit’sexciting.Wehad continued frompage17… Continued frompage igoodia WinsRoundTortolaAgain Triple Jack Apollonia by oneminuteonelapsedtime. Viking Crusader circumnavigatedTortolainthreehours,53minutesand27 14 … Regatta News ARC 2010 . Theysailedinthefirst,tenthand25thARCs Jack DustyIII Lost Horizon Team BudgetMarine/Gill, , aPearson40skip- ofAntigua,tookfirstin Marjan on past ARCskipper, Caribbean. Another are stillinthe ARC participantswho teers fromamongpast a requestforvolun- ARC 2009,hereceived Having arrivedwith the ARCfinishline. Duncan Graymanned a at oneendoftheline w which wasanchored 3 35-foot ketch, a aboard Duncan’s T Tranquility C Cindy andLeeon p plus acruisingcouple, M p C a A t a A H t D SLYC member , helpedout Triple Jack Sephina Spalax , , , For moreinformationseeadonpage16. day ofracing.TheAntiguaClassicYacht Regattaisaspectaclenottobemissed. Sail Past,whereyoucancatchsailorsbedecked inperiodcostumeafterthelast The regattahasthefeelofabygoneera, withtheinclusionofTheEnglishHarbour many pointsalongthecoastline. There followsthreedaysofracingout Falmouth Harbour,easilyviewedfrom Antigua YachtClubMarinaismagnificent. ly maintainedyachts.Thebeautyofmore than50classicyachtsdockedatthe and attentiontheygivetotheiryacht,with prizesforbothprivatelyandprofessional- Concours d’Elegance,anopportunityfor ownersandcrewtoshowoffthecare The daybeforetheofficialstartofYachtRegattais descendant ofawoodenboatdesign. Fiberglass yachtsmusthaveafull,longkeelwithkeel-hungrudderandbe of ferro-cementmaybeacceptediftheyhaveagaffortraditionalschoonerrig. ing, ornewcraftbuiltalongthelinesofanolddesign,areacceptable.Vessels and appearance.Oldcraftusingmodernmaterialssuchasepoxyorglasssheath- of heavytomoderatedisplacement,builtwoodorsteelandbetraditional rig venerable eventforveryspecialboats:allsailingyachtsshouldhaveafullkeel,be The AntiguaClassicYachtRegatta2011isscheduledtobeginonApril14th.This a April’s AntiguaClassicYachtRegatta For [email protected]. prizes, andmanyfreegiveaways. zine andTahitiTourism.Therewillbeseminars,slideshows,videopresentations,raffle free eventforcruisersheadingtothePacificisco-sponsoredby Jump PartyinPanamaCityonthePacificsideofFebruary12th.This Heading west?TheBalboaYachtClubwillbehostingthe2ndAnnualPacificPuddle Pacific PuddleJumpPartyinPanama For moreinformationvisitwww.coursedelalliance.com. Allaire trophyfortheMulithullClass. Racer-Cruiser; whileWillSecher’scat, — Thomas,Hege,andfive-year-oldsonStorm,aboardthe32-foot and aprizeforBestPicturesatSeawenttotheWitso-BjollmerfamilyfromNorway at fouryears.” ing upinSoufriere,Nico’sfatherwasafisherman“andIswimminglikefish Apollonia es, andfunprizesaswell. but theARCisfamousforgivingabundantawardsinnumerousdivisionsandclass- approaching thelinebecauseparty’salreadystarted!” happy, relievedfaces—andyoucantellwhentheItalianSpanishboatsare line withinfiveseconds:that’saboutaboatlength.It’sgreattoseeallthe three boatsfinishwith18seconds,twowithinsixsecondsandcrossedthe viewed ARCcrews. Compass’s to Portugal,withsupportprovidedforyachtsheadingnorthernEurope. combined fleetcrossestheAtlantictoAzores.ThefinallegdepartsfromSãoMiguel 6th forNorthAmerican-basedyachtsalsocrossestoBermuda.FromBermudathe tion port,St.George’sinBermuda.AnalternativestartHampton,VirginiaonMay now open. the BoardwalkBarinheartofARC2010Village. Bay MarinaandDanielledeRourkeoftheSt.LuciaYachtClub—whereelsebutat Club, JohnEmmanueloftheSaintLuciaTouristBoard,AdamFosterIGYRodney Party” wasthrownandtheywerewelcomedbyAndrewBishopofWorldCruising several boatsarrivedtoolatefortheircrewstoattendit.Soaunique“LaterArrivals Performance in2010. in the25th.”Thepracticepaidoff:StaleandAnnelisewonBestDouble-Handed experience thatwewentagaininthetenth,andthoughtitwouldbefuntogo and enjoyedthesociallifecontactwithotherboats.Wehadsuchagood ARCs. 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Basil’s BarinMustiquewasnamedoneoftheWorld’s Ten There is nothing general about Basil's Great General There isnothinggeneralaboutBasil'sGreatGeneral limbo, calypso,andthesteelband. bring thembacktorevisitTheLandof theHummingbird,andbirthplaceof and outfromtheIsleofSpice.” not begivingupTrinidadcompletely.Since wehavemanyfriendsherewillflyin now playingattheUniversityinsummers.” has apanensembleattheUniversityof Colorado,fromwhereIretired,andweare stances, averyfineinternationallyknown panarrangerhasmovedtoColorado.He As Ruthputsit,“Asaresultofuslearning toplaypanand,byabunchofhappen- not trade.” the world.Ithasbeenagreatexperience,somethingyoudothatjustwould that youlearnsomuchaboutyourselfanditgivesadifferentperspective for usbecausewehaveimmersedourselvesinanothercultureandwhenyou do new chapterwithourboat.TheTrinidadinsomewayshasbeenlife-altering experience sandandsea,theboatsailing,”saysRuth.“Wewanttostart a something else.Wehavegrandchildren,theyaregrowingolderandwant to 2010 winnerofBandtheYear,BrianMacFarlane. 2000 presentationand,anotheryear,withprominentbandleader/designer and highlight fortheParsons:“playingmas”oneyear,fullycostumedinPeterMinshall’s and Tuesday!Performinginthe“theatreofstreet”representedanotherCarnival get alldeckedoutinfancydressandparadeonthestreetscomeCarnivalMonday competition in2008,andtiedforsecondplace2009. 2010. Thisprovedtobeveryrewarding—HarvardHarpsplacedfirstintheBomb where theyplayedpanintheJ’ouvertBombcompetitionforfouryearsfrom2007 to competition untilthatbandwaseliminated,beforesettlingwithHarvardHarps myself. TheyevenplayedoneyearinthepreliminariesofPanoramasteel pan the ParsonshaveseeninsideofmorepanyardsthanmanyaTrini-bornlike steel panventuredidnotendthere. they boughtasteelpantotakehomewiththemandcontinuedpracticing.Butthe workshop andlearnedaboutthehistoryofpanhowtoplayit.Thatfirstyear Compass fellow cruisersKristerandAnnaMalmon about Carnival.Wecouldnotsortoutwhatonearthwasgoingon,”addsRuth. just begun.Sowestayedon.WelovedDavidRudderbutdidnotknowathing resumes, “Cosmosusuallytooktheyachtieshomeatseven.Butpartyhadonly Ruth chimesin,“Andwehavebeenhereeversince!”AfteraheartychuckleGeorge However, lateronthepopularcalypsonianDavidRuddershowedup…”atwhichpoint FitzWilliam whowasthenMissUniverse.Wesataroundfeelingratherbored. Cosmos hadusthereatoneo’clock.ThePrimeMinisterwasthere,alsoWendy fête atQueen’sHallbutdidnotunderstandwhatalltheexcitementwasabout. to haultheyachtiesaround.SoforourfirstCarnivalexperienceweweretakena we came,ranintoquiteacharactercalledCosmos,whoisdeceasednow.Heused their initialCarnivalexcursionwasoneofmixedfeelings,asGeorgerelates:“When would keepcomingbacktotheisland.ButtheycaughtCarnivalfever.Infact, and theParsonshavevisitedBVI,too. Puerto Ricanwaters.TheyhavealsoventuredtoBelizeandHondurasseveraltimes, bought theirownvessel.TwoyearstheycharteredintheBahamasandtwo says George. Trinidad wasthepreferredchoice,especiallysinceitbelowhurricanebelt. that itwasonlynaturalwhentheywerelookingforsomewheretokeep explains Ruth. ricane season.Wearereallyonlyontheboatfourorfivemonthsoutofyear,” from wherewereturnhome.Wekeeptheboathereforsummerduringhur- base fortwelveyears.AfterCarnivalwegoupislandsailing,comingbacktoTrinidad, at PowerBoatsinChaguaramas,untilafterCarnival.“Thishasbeen Carnival culture,theyflydowninJanuaryandusuallyliveonboard several monthsayear.BecausetheyhavebecomesoimmersedinTrinidad’s From thenontheirromancewiththewatersurged. invitation togosailingwithfriendswhorentedandskipperedaboatthemselves. owned askiboatandwerebothlifeguards.Sotheyabsolutelydelightedbyan turous couplealwayshadagreatloveforthewater.Whentheywereyoung profession, arenowbothretired.Althoughborninland-lockedColorado,thisadven- Institute forConflictResolution,UniversityofDenver,andGeorge,apharmacistby Carnival Culture I hopethatwhentheirgrandchildrenhear thepan,RuthandGeorgewillquickly So fromthisyeartheywillbebasedinGrenada, and,astheyreminded,“Wewould However, RuthandGeorgewillnotbeforgettingaboutthesteelpananytimesoon. But in2011RuthandGeorgewillbemovingon.“It’stimeweshoveloosedo And, ofcourse,it’simpossibletobesoimmersedintheCarnivalcultureandnot On theirreturnthefollowingyeartheyplayedwithseveralsteelbands.Believeme, From thatfirstCarnivalouting,theirloveaffairwithflourished.Like When GeorgeandRuthfirstarrivedinTrinidad1998,theyhadnoideathat They didalotofcharteringthemselvesforabouttwoweeksattimebeforethey “ItwasnicetofindTrinidad.It’saspecialplace,wekindofgotstuckhere,” George, whohadvisitedTrinidadin1989onasailingtrip,likedtheplacesomuch Since 1998theyhavebeensailingtheirboat, Meet GeorgeandRuthParsonswhohailfromtheUSA.Ruth,ResearchProfessor, ), RuthandGeorgebecamefascinatedwiththesteelpan.Theyattendeda Captured by CRUISERS’ PROFILE by J.Wynner S/V Kaiso S/V Makaru

(see theJuly2010issueof COURTESY PARSONS COURTESY , intheCaribbeanfor arranger D.Redon Harvard Harps Parsons with George andRuth Makaru’s Makaru Makaru , based home , JANUARY 2011 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 33 Visiting the mas’ camps and viewing the various costume designs for the fancy Visiting the mas’ camps and viewing the various costume out the party animals in High on the agenda also, is the fête phase, which brings puritans who perceive the Despite all the positive vibrations, however, there are the in the national con- Carnival is an annual encounter that is deeply embedded Carnival, listen to the For more information on attending or participating in Trinidad A visit to a pan manufacturer to see how the modern pans are crafted should be the modern pans are crafted manufacturer to see how A visit to a pan Left: At carnivals throughout the Caribbean you can join a costume band and be Left: At carnivals throughout part of the street parade action morning. A surprising number of musical cruisers have Below: On de road, J’ouvert joined steel pan bands the days of old when pans were shaped into musical instruments from old oil drums the days of old when pans were shaped into musical instruments and other discarded metal containers. Carnival “to do” list. Many of dress masquerade bands is another event high on the of Chaguaramas and are all the popular POS mas’ camps are also within easy reach close to each other. fee, food and drink are paid their multitudes at all-inclusive fêtes — where entrance the crazed crowd seems to in advance — taking place throughout the land, in which catch the spirit. and a “bloody nuisance” national festival in a negative light — as complete bacchanal big-party, and bickering with debauchery as its main element. In its large, noisy, experience including the sense, Carnival embraces the sum total of the national attendant with their usual various calypso, masquerade and steelband contests, integral part of the public’s rivalry and grumblings at the final results — all an divide these passions fall, Carnival awareness. But on whatever side of the spiritual reason than it heralds the Carnival does have a religious connotation, if for no other advent of the Lenten season for Christians. and cultural highlight of many sciousness of T&T, and participation in it is the social yachties’ adventures in Trinidad. hours local time. Chaguaramas, Trinidad Cruisers’ Net on VHF 68 at 0800 wake. Fortunately, most of the pan yards located in and around Port of Spain (POS) located in and around Port most of the pan yards wake. Fortunately, bands, such There are the long established reach of Chaguaramas. are within easy steel band and Silver Stars (the current Mucurapo Road, Invaders as Starlift on and recent past both on Tragarete Road; two consecutive years), champions for following on popular band with a large Phase II, another Panorama champs, On the periph- One Woodbrook Place. off Damien Street just behind Hamilton Street, the eastern end Street, and All Stars at are Renegades on Charlotte ery, in POS east, on the hill, is the pride and joy of the people Up the hill, in Laventille, of Duke Street. champions. been previous Panorama All these bands have Desperados steelband. of present-day manufacturing process that makes use of great interest, too. The in represents a far cry from the methods implemented large imported sheets of steel

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Participate in Participate before dawn on Carnival Monday and lasting until mid-day,

Starting The creative blends which comprise the gala experience, the music, song and The creative blends which comprise the gala experience, The national celebration showcases the country’s musicians, makers of the steel- The national celebration showcases the country’s musicians, Carnival, the artistic and festive expression of the people of Trinidad & Tobago, Carnival, the artistic and festive expression of the people Making the rounds of the various pan yards — a yard is normally a large open-air They offer this advice: “We tell yachties to get out and get to know this culture. It They offer this advice: “We tell yachties to get out and Other outings include taking in the King and Queen of the Bands costume compe- But long before J’ouvert, pre-Carnival events, starting right after Christmas, So sailors take note! If you are musically inclined, the steelband doors are open Another long-standing carnival couple, yachties Anna and Krister Malm from George and Ruth Parsons of Colorado, USA have been sailing the Caribbean waters George and Ruth Parsons of Colorado, USA have been Harvard Harps for the For Ruth and George, who have both played pan with Trinidad Carnival! Trinidad dance, costume design with its multiple facets of sewing, shoe making, wire bending, dance, costume design with its multiple facets of sewing, mas’ man extraordinaire, beading, and braiding, culminate in what Peter Minshall, by masqueraders on the calls “Theatre of the Streets” — the grand parade of bands Monday and Tuesday prior to Ash Wednesday. pan (originally made from discarded oil drums), steelpan tuners and arrangers, pan (originally made from discarded oil drums), steelpan brass band players — much calypsonians, soca and chutney singers, steelband and as well as those employed to the enjoyment of their loyal followers. For these artists, season is also a paramount in costume production for “mas’” or masquerade, the big business. source of extra income. To bandleaders, Carnival is big, represents many things to many people. It is a celebration. It is bacchanal. It is an represents many things to many people. It is a celebration. the people. It is T&T’s nation- industry. Carnival takes pride of place in the psyche of al festival that displays their culture to the world. location where the steelbands hold their rehearsals — is a must if you are to truly soak in the Carnival vibes. There you will hear pan players hell bent on rehearsing their piece for the big Panorama Carnival steelpan competition on Carnival Saturday night. The excitement is intensified on judging night when the adjudicators move from one pan yard to another, judging the bands, with the pan fans following in their is so rich. Don’t just watch on, participate!” Trinidad Carnival 2011 climaxes on is so rich. Don’t just watch on, participate!” Trinidad Carnival Monday and Tuesday, March 7th and 8th. tition. This starts with a preliminary group of about 30 to 40 King and Queen contes- tants crossing the stage, with half their number being selected to go into the semi- finals. From there the final ten move on to the big show on Dimanche Gras night when the King and Queen of Carnival, as well as the Calypso Monarch, are crowned. Dimanche Gras takes place on the Carnival Sunday night preceding J’ouvert. of Trinidad Carnival, thoroughly enjoying the experience. launch the season. Yes, Carnival is a season, too — a season of shows, competitions, making the rounds at the various pan yards, visiting the mas’ camps, fêting, party- ing. There is a maxi-taxi and tour service based at Irena Trans-Continental Travel Ltd., Tropical Marine, Chaguaramas that offers transport and help to yachties in planning Carnival schedules for the shows and calypso competitions. Operator Jesse James of Members’ Only taxi service says that a very popular request from yachties is transport to see the Carnival Tuesday Parade of Bands. wide to everyone. You too can participate in playing pan. If not, you can always have a good jump-up on the streets either by joining a fancy costume band or a J’ouvert ol’ mas’ band. Sweden, who have been sailing in the Caribbean for more than 40 years, share the Parsons’ love for J’ouvert — the Carnival happening that they insist should not be missed. “For me J’ouvert is special, very special,” says Anna who has also played pan for J’ouvert, with bands such as Birdsong, Merry Makers, Harvard Harps, as well as their own Swedish band, Hot Pans, which the Malms brought to Trinidad for Carnival in 2009. for the last 12 years on their yacht time — “If you do noth- J’ouvert steelpan competition, this is their favourite Carnival J’ouvert is the true spirit of ing else, the one experience should be J’ouvert”. “I think our favourite part. Everybody Carnival”, says Ruth. “It should not be missed. It is dresses and the ol’ mas’, participates. I love J’ouvert with the guys in the women’s you have to buy the cos- unlike the Carnival Monday and Tuesday mas’, for which look pretty.” George expands: tume and be here and be there, and dress up and Main Road in St. James at “There is something special about coming down Western daybreak, then on to Ariapita Avenue in Woodbrook, with the sun coming up. Sometimes there is a light drizzle, and the older people are out on their decks waving and jamming to the music. It feels so exhilarating”. time of “ol’ mas’” when masqueraders parade on the streets in rags and old clothingtime of “ol’ mas’” when masqueraders parade on the streets in mud. Many cruisers enjoyand, in more recent times, splashed down from head to toe start of the two days of streetparticipating in this “mud mas’”, which signals the official acted out every year with therevelry. J’ouvert is seen by some as a spiritual journey place to make their annualgathering of the various tribes at their favourite meeting to the sound of iron andpilgrimage along the nation’s streets, “chipping” and swaying calypso monarch, likens thesteel drums. Popular calypsonian David Rudder, a former to get rid of all the anxietiesritual to High Mass. Others say it is a freeing up — time a psychiatrist’s couch.and stresses of the previous year. Playing mas’ sure beats JANUARY 2011 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 34 are inpositiveaspectandyouwillmakegoodheadway. ing boatprojectsbeforethe20thwhilecommunications will besmoothsailing. Tack togetbackoncourseandresetyoursails,all life, however,willgybeunexpectedlytotakeuptheslack. ning ofthemonthwillclearupafter13th.Yourlove decks tofreeuptimededicatethispleasantaspect. stern onthe8th,sogetyouracttogetherandclear to annoyyouforafewdays. aspects willclearonthe20thwithonlyalittlestaticleft asm affectingyourimaginativevision.Theseadverse with communicationbreakdownsandalackofenthusi- will sailintorescueyoufromanyroughemotionalseas. last week. breeze inyoursense-of-humorsailsbringyoudownthe positive aspectsofnewideasanddon’tletalapse the 26thwhenthisaspectwanes. gies togettingasmuchworkpossiblecompletedbefore hold ontoyourpositiveattitudeanddedicateener- ing timewithgood,supportiveboatbuddies. bruised heartbyhoistingyoursenseofhumorandspend- and letyoursenseofhumortakethehelm. month thatwillabateinearlyFebruary.Holdyourcourse ings aroundthe16th.Makemostofitbefore26th. their quiveranddon’tshootateverythingthatsailspast. meaningful time.Concentrateonkeepingyourarrowsin you charttherightcoursethiscoulddevelopintoatruly while itlasts,whichshouldbeuntilthe2ndofMarch.If improve yourattitudeandsenseofself-esteem.Enjoyit the mostofitwhilewindsareinyourfavor. and yourcommunicationsskillsarerunningwell,somake Concentrate onyourcruisingcreativityandcomplet- The communicationsglitchesyou’llsufferinthebegin- The sweet-hulledshipofromancewillanchoroffyour Mid-month willseesomechoppyseasinyouringenuity, Love willproveficklethismonth,butyoursenseofhumor Be ascreativeyoucanbeforethe20th.Explore Saturn, theplanetofbusiness,isstillinyoursignso If yourlovelifesailsoffintothesunset,placate There willbeapatchofroughseasinyourlovelifethis There willbeawarmgustofwindinyourbusinessdeal- Love, onceagain,isonyourhorizonthe8thandwill There’s stillanicebreezefillingyoursailsofinspiration JANUARY 2011 WITHOUT IT LEAVE PORT SAGITTARIUS(23Nov-21Dec) CAPRICORN(22Dec-20Jan) CANCER

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Where else can you easily conduct a marine biology Where else can you easily Don’t forget the Spanish-speaking islands such asDon’t forget the Spanish-speaking a little gringo speakingCuba and Margarita, where is so irresistible. some of the native language Conveniently, one of lesson if not from your boat? “Go down to the fish- Henry’s biology lessons began, in order to dissect the monger and purchase a fish one of those bizarre coin- head to inspect the gills.” In as we are not lucky sea- cidences (certainly for us, a 15-pound kingfish, harvesters) we had just caught us well, the head was duly so not only did the fish feed by Jill Brayshaw and their efforts will melt boulangerie

Without doubt, one of the marvelous advantages of Think carefully about your new role. You have been Your location — on passage, on anchor or in a The next decision is how to structure the school day. Embarking on a suitable school programme for your Embarking on a suitable school Extended periods at sea with school age children are Extended periods at sea with the heart of even the surliest baker! French nationality home schoolers can take advantage of the many English-speaking islands to practise their English. home schooling on a boat in the Caribbean is the diver- sity of languages spoken in the island chain. There are so many opportunities for your children to practise what they have learnt in their programme or even begin a new language. Even young children can ask for “deux baguettes” in the your children’s parents and thus will be now seen in a different light. This is more crucial in the early ages — we began when Henry was nine, so he had already experienced school routine and teachers. By age 12 he was able to work on his own more effectively. There is no easy way around this except to say that I think par- ent-educators are probably more strict than the strict- est teacher you have in your memory, so don’t forget, praise is always well received by your little pupils! marina — alters the way work can be done. Dashing marina — alters the way work can be done. Dashing between the islands in the swell does not make for a suitable school day, so schedule the algebra test on a day you are in a calm location. This depends largely on your understanding of your children’s attention span (and yours too!). We found Henry’s attention was probably best in the morning, as early as possible — it is usually cooler then anyway, and for concentrated work, no more than four hours a day. children has been made much easier in some respects children has been made much available on the inter- as there is a lot of information free, some are fee-paying. net; some programmes are be to approach the The first step, however, should to find out if any education service in your hometown of the education programmes could be accessed, either on-line or by mail. Try not to have everything only accessible on-line — there will be times when you are on a passage or the WiFi is scratchy in the marina or on anchor. sometimes viewed with trepidation on the part of the sometimes viewed with trepidation read: parents. We home- future education department, now aged 15, for five aca- schooled our son, Henry, from the experience demic years and emerged better understanding of unscathed but with a much process, with sev- both our son and the educational in. eral undeniable benefits thrown FROM A PRO FROM Home Schooling Aboard: Home Schooling CONS AND PROS JANUARY 2011 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 38 with children. cruiser nets,dinghydocksandactivitieswhereyoucanmeetupwithotherfamilies Finding otherchildrenonboatsintheCaribbeanisprettyeasy;therearelotsof unfashionable andthemeritsofhomeschoolingoutweighdisadvantages. schooling wastalkeddownanddiscouragedinthepast.Thankfullythisisnow your childrentointeractwith.Itwasconsideredoneofthereasonswhyhome ing differentterms—hoof,finandwing,forexample. them todrawanimals,birds,etcetera,andtalkaboutthedifferentspecies,explain- or lessonplan:getthemtoread,ifyouarehomeschoolingyoungchildrenask ing thebooksorcomputerinoneplaceishard.Sobeflexibleaboutprogramme an amountofdrawingsandhardcopytostore. paper stuff.Forexample,ifyourchildrenmakenotesonatripashoretherewillbe Even ifalotofyourprogrammeison-lineyoustillneedsomespacejusttostorethe underestimated wastheamountofspaceneededforstorageschoolmaterials. able forasmallbodysothetableinsalonwasputtouse.Whatweseriously nav stationwouldbeadequate,butonour40-footEndeavouritwasabituncomfort- both foryourkidstoactuallyreadcomfortablyandwritestuffdown.Wethoughtthe to workcomplicatedmathsproblems!) — hmmm,thismaysoundtoofamiliartochildrenfedupinahotsalonbeingasked native lands,putonaship,sailedtotheCaribbean,madework,thensetfree” this roadastheymaystartaskingquestionslike,“sopeopleweretakenfromtheir must havebeenlikeinthedaysofslavery.(Warning,though,don’tgotoofardown history. Thereareplentyoffortswithcannonstovisit.Getthemconsiderwhatit Caribbean. ers lovethisespecially,itreallypinpointswhereeachindividualislandisinthe that thepupilscancontactyourchildrentofollowtheirprogress—geographyteach- skills inEnglishistotryandsetuplinksbetweentheirclassorthewholeschoolso language isanassetintheirprogramme. it beblog,Facebook,orjustplaine-mailstotheirfriends,asanyhandlingofwritten your lap-top.Iwould,however,encourageanymediumforcreativewriting,whether grasp ofspellingandgrammarwithoutthemresortingtothespell-checkguruon the oldschoolpromotinghand-writtenlogs,asyouwillbeabletoassessyourchild’s — e-mail: [email protected] VHFCh16/68 Tel (784)457-3507/457-3527 (evenings) (northern sideofAdmiralty Bay) Located oppositeG.Y.E. 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Escapado St. George’s,Grenadaafterafive-yearcircumnavigationintheirEndeavour40, did find,thephysicslessonthatcoveredhowtofixourageingPerkins4-108engine! stuff youonceknewandlearnnewthingsaswell.Wewouldhavewelcomed,butnever ahead ofwhereyourchildrenaresoyoucanbeprepared! nowadays isdifferentfromwhenwewereatschool,sobereadytoreadonechapter field beforehand.Thewaycertainsubjects,mathsbeingone,forexample,aretaught done. Itisnotnecessarytobeateacherorhavebeeninvolvedinanyeducational to settheroutine,overseedurationandcontentoflessons,correctwork jeans andT-shirt,inordertohaveamemoryofhisschooldaysGrenada. to havehisphototakeninBeaconuniformforpassportrenewalratherthan group andloveshangingoutwithhisfriendsatschool,proofbeingthathepreferred span thananormal15-year-old.Henryhasbeenabletofullyintegratewithhisage the factthatachildwhoisusedtoworkingonhisownhasmuchlongerattention our boatandlifeontheoceaningeneralwefoundthatteachersappreciate he wouldgeton,ourfearswereunfounded.Theotherchildrenareveryinterestedin in St.George’s,Grenada,andalthoughwewerenaturallyapprehensiveabouthow Nanny Cay, Tortola, BVI Located neartheentranceofNanny Cay It is sometimes difficult to assess how well your children are getting on, as at times It issometimesdifficulttoassesshowwellyourchildrenaregettingon,asattimes Jill, AndrewandHenryBrayshawarecurrentlyberthedinPortLouisMarina, Think ofyourhomeschoolingasbenefittothewholefamily.Indeed,youwillrevise Don’t underestimateyourowninput;you,asparents,arecrucial.Youtheones After fiveyearsofhomeschoolingwehavenowputHenryintoBeaconHighSchool, . JillcanbecontactedforhelpwithFrench,GermanandSpanishtuitionon www.quantumsails.com l t. 2844941124 l e. [email protected] free withevery sail Clean, renewable fuel Pick upanddrop off New canvas andcanvas repair Convenient location loft Full salesandservice Largest loftintheBVI SAIL DESIGNGROUP S/V JANUARY 2011 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 39 , there it was — a new generation! To my great a new generation! To my , there it was — Below: Disco relaxing in her pot of common grass et voila Just when I had put the papayas in front of the Thai Restaurant, I met theJust when I had put the papayas and after I took away its fruits and prunedIt found a place on deck, re-potted, Left: Papyrus is decorative and the ship’s cats like to snack on it Left: Papyrus is decorative planted the green pepper bush and the spinach vine that had been growing spinach vine that had been pepper bush and the planted the green put the Later I separated them and in the sand next to the boat. spontaneously the plant small peppers it made, pot. After we ate the three pepper in another in the dry it produced many seeds the spinach gave up after died, and also season and as soon as the rainy it was time for a rest, season. I supposed of the pot old dried-up leftovers out grow again. I took all the started they would to my sur- crop to be planted, but up the dirt, ready for the new and loosened before it! I did remember the summer trees started to grow in prise two papaya of which I the seeds and skin an extremely delicious papaya, to have eaten pot, threw in the compost regret I had to plant those trees ashore when they were almost two feet tall.regret I had to plant those trees who had just accomplished the Atlantic crossingdelivery skipper of a Beneteau crewmembers, all young and new to sailing bigfrom France, together with three hot pepper plant in the market in the Canary Islandsdistances. He had bought a compassion and care for something alive during dif- to keep the crew busy with It was the crew’s duty to deliver the plant aliveficult times and rough weather. sea voyage, and indeed they did very well. It grewto St. Maarten, the end of their although when it came into my care, it had onlyfour small red-hot peppers, one in their last evening meal together.three, as they had put the other to grow with new vigour and made flowers everysome of the branches, it started was necessary to pollinate them myself, as no beesday. Soon I found out that it with that job were coming over to our anchorageor other insects that are busy Lagoon. A small soft paintbrush, as for water- in the middle of Simpson Bay every day, early in the morning, I brushed gently incolours, was selected, and turn, making sure not to forget to go back to thethe middle of each flower in After a week I saw thefirst one to deposit some pollen on that flower as well. growing of the peppers.result of my doings and found great joy in watching the Then there was more spinach, and a spontaneous tomato plant that gave one smallThen there was more spinach, and a spontaneous tomato On one of my shopping the ones that spendSo this is my plant story. I hope to inspire some of you, especially Seven it gave this time. It was re-potted again, and after more pruning the wholeSeven it gave this time. It was re-potted again, and this all. Four times it gave usprocess was repeated. It was just marvelous to witness to grow on our boat, aftera bunch of peppers, this plant that crossed the Atlantic of wind. which it finally died in a spell of bad weather with a lot we adopted, Disco. She madetomato just before it was uprooted by the new kitten that sure that the agricultural project would fail from then on. Everything was uprooted because she had a problem getting used to the litter box. The only plant she left alone was the aloe vera. trips, I saw papyrus growing in a smelly roadside gutter. I remembered that cats like to eat this plant, and took a little of it to put in one of the vacant pots on board. It was received with great enthusi- asm by Disco and her new friend Cleo, another one of a second one, so we have twothe feline sort. They ate so much of it that I started them back samples of differentpapyri now. As the cats need other sorts of grass, I bring of the favorite ones I stuck invarieties that are welcomed with more or less gusto. One No, it hasn’t been uprooteda pot, and so we have some common grass growing now. — Disco loves to lie in it. (Could this be couch grass?) to grow something, do it now!more time at anchor then sailing. If it makes you happy weigh the anchor, just look forIf it is impossible to keep your plants when it is time to plant in a garden. a friendly person on land. There is always room for another

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GGARDEN FLOATING FFLOATING While “on the hard” for 20 months during a major refit I started a compost heap inWhile “on the hard” for 20 months during a major refit From Day One on boats it has been my concern to collect rainwater and store it, From Day One on boats it has been my concern to collect My husband came back from the shore one day in Bequia, carrying a cutting with My husband came back from the shore one day in Bequia, After that decision was made, an aloe vera plant, found uprooted and dried up by After that decision was made, an aloe vera plant, found After occasionally satisfying my need for a shore life by housesitting, the moving ofAfter occasionally satisfying my need for a shore life by My longing for a lush garden increased as the cruising years went by, to have My longing for a lush garden increased as the cruising It all started with the avocado seeds. One season I grew about ten small avocado treesIt all started with the avocado seeds. One season I grew a huge plant pot on the ground. We put it on deck when we re-launched. In it Ia huge plant pot on the ground. We put it on deck so that we never need to buy water. On our big boat now, we have two awnings with so that we never need to buy water. On our big boat now, The rest goes into two big two spouts each, of which two go directly into our tanks. Maarten we haven’t bought buckets on deck, for showers and laundry. Here in St. better then the brackish water water for five years, and the quality of the rainwater is gas station. that less fortunate people have to buy from the local a very beautiful pink flower to add to the collection. It grows in a pot, hanging outside a very beautiful pink flower to add to the collection. It grows where it makes us happy with its daily flowers. the side of the road in Union Island, was carried back to the boat and put in some the side of the road in Union Island, was carried back had not much water, so water dirt in a plastic container. Our boat was small, and we plant has been re-potted from doing the dishes was what it grew upon. This same it is now decorated every since then several times and has grown so huge that bloomed several times, and Christmas, and serves as our Irie Christmas tree. It has flying in and out many times while in the boatyard in St. Martin, a bananaquit came to inspect the flowers. belongings on and off the boat became a heavy ordeal. I had duties on board as well, sobelongings on and off the boat became a heavy ordeal. I yearning. Why not bring someI decided it was time to look into other ways to fulfill my not a frequent occupation? plants over from the shore, especially while sailing was greens around me instead of blues in various shades and tones. Instead of seagulls greens around me instead of blues in various shades or the sounds of the tree and their shrieking call, I craved the song of the blackbird, in the dinghy one time, frogs and the crickets. One of the latter was brought aboard the same sudden and its music sent me to sleep many evenings, till it discontinued way as it had begun. before we sailed out of Bequia to go south to Trinidad for our yearly haul-out. That wasbefore we sailed out of Bequia to go south to Trinidad for happy to take them all! not hard — a friendly old lady in Hamilton village was Pepper pot. A hot-pepper plant that crossed the Atlantic and added spice to many meals on board JANUARY 2011 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 40 FREE CRUISINGGUIDES Compliments of w ExclusiveLinktoYachts forSale LatestCruisingNews&Notes 100sofBoatReviews Weather Forecasts Worldwide Marine 2Free Issuesof √ √ √ √ √ √ Marina BWS Online Resource M w Blue Water Sailing Water Blue World Cruiser’s www.trinidadruisingguide.com www.jamaicacruisingguide.com www.haiticruisingguide.com www.dominicanrepubliccruisingguide.com

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have planets like our very own sun has. The discovery of extra-solar planets is fairly new and the methods being used to detect them are quite extraordinary and rapidly evolving.

THE SKY IN JANUARY FIGURE 3 by Scott Welty

The Planets in January MERCURY - At nearly maximum elongation. Rising about 0500 hours just off the tip of Scorpio. VENUS - Rises at around 0300 to 0400 hours all month. Pretty morning star! EARTH - Sets at around noon all month… if you’re ON MARS! MARS - No Mars for you this month! Up in the daytime all month. JUPITER - Setting between 2200 and 2300 hours all month. SATURN - Rising around midnight all month. Sky Events This Month 1st - Pretty crescent moon rising with Mercury and Venus (see Figure 1). FIGURE 1

First of all, don’t bother getting out your Steiners. No planets have been imaged directly. That is, there are no telescope pictures of these planets like we have of our own solar system. Even the closest ones are on the order of 20 to 30 light years away. A light year is how far light travels in a year. Compare that to our own solar system, where it takes light at most several hours to get to a planet from our sun (four hours to Neptune!). Like all planets, these extra-solar ones do not emit light of their own but only the feeble reflected light from their star. Also, to try to image them from Earth you have the problem of the star washing out any light that might be coming from the planet. So, how do we know they are there? At first we were able to detect a slight ‘wiggle’ in the star itself. This can only be explained by a planet circling the star. True orbital motion involves a star and a planet jointly orbiting a balance point between them. Because a star is many orders of magnitude heavier than a planet, that puts this balance point very near (and prob-

ably inside) the star so the wiggle is slight. This method, then, tended to only detect JANUARY 2011 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 41 3rd - Earth at perihelion (see below). freakish systems with Jupiter-size planets orbiting in Mercury-size orbits! Certainly 4th - New Moon none of these are on the list for possible life forms. 9th - Moon and Jupiter set together (see Figure 2). A more recent method involves putting a telescope on a satellite and having it stare FIGURE 2 at the same place in the sky for a long time. This is the ongoing Kepler mission. Computers monitor the brightness of each star in the field and look for periodic dim- ming of that star. This can indicate that a planet has passed in front of the star, robbing us of some of the light. This method can reveal a wealth of information including the mass and size of the planet. From the light that passes around the edge of the planet we can also determine if there is an atmosphere and what its components are. Think about THAT! We’re probing the makeup of a planet that we can’t see that is maybe 30 light years away… that’s about 200 trillion miles! Here’s some stats on this planet named HD 62509 b (why do we let astronomers be in charge of the naming?). Mass is about 2.3 Jupiters. Distance to Pollux = 1.64 x Earth - sun distance. Orbital period is 589.6 days (wow… precise!). Pollux itself has a mass of about 1.7 times that of our sun and is 34 light years away. Notice this planet, although huge, has orbital characteristics not so different from Earth. (Information is from a very nice website: http://planetquest.jpl.nasa.gov. Go there and you can ‘explore’ these newfound worlds for yourself.) 19th - Full Moon And we’re just getting started. We’ve been looking through telescopes in one way or 24th - Saturn and the Moon rise together in the east at about midnight. another for over 400 years since the time of Galileo. Now we are ‘seeing’ farther than Perihelion ever and using brand-new techniques. What will all this reveal in another 400 years? Happy New Year and, as happens every year (well, so far), the Earth makes its To Contemplate While Having a Glass of Wine on Deck closest approach to the sun on January 3rd. Not much to notice as the Earth’s orbit Planning a trip to Pollux to visit HD 62509 b? Call ahead for reservations… of is only slightly elliptical. Of course that’s no reason to NOT have a party! course it will take 34 years for your call to get there and another 34 years to hear The Gemini Twins the reply: “ …press 1 for Klingon, press 2 for Romulan…” This is a pretty easy constellation to find (see Figure 3). Castor is the one on the Happy New Year, everybody! left and Pollux the one on the right — although being twins I often get them con- Scott Welty is the author of The Why Book of Sailing, Burford Books, ©2007 fused. Pollux is of particular interest as it is one of many stars we now know to Got a question for “Captain Science”? E-mail Scott at [email protected].

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Many of my youth- Line-ups are also h h o i r s a d s l c w t w o a p t e F s f w D w o n t e o e ‘ o fu d t p P E V C i C p t ful excursions into ful excursions into different food types took place with my parents while at the Pacific National Exhibition in Vancouver, British Columbia. The show is the west coast Canadian counter- part to many exhibi- tions taking place in large cities and small communities worldwide. My father loved the Food Building, where free samples of all kinds were always available. part of most exhibition experiences, especially to the Food Building where some different, tasty free food samples were in abundance. Dips, except of the watery kind in the ocean or pool, were new to many of us then. Small dry pieces of bread were offered with the encouragement to ‘dip’ them into various containers of sour cream and ¡Olé! Not in the Sea Not in the TIDE’S TABLE BY ROSS MAVIS TIDE’S TABLE

Ross Mavis is a food and travel writer living in Canada. He can be contacted at Here then is my personal take on black bean dip. Various kinds can be easily made Black Bean Dip 1 tin black beans, drained 1 Tablespoon (15 ml) onion, finely minced 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1/4 Cup (50 ml) canola or olive oil 2 teaspoons (10 ml) apple cider vinegar 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced 1 teaspoon (5 ml) salt 1/2 teaspoon (2 ml) chili pepper flakes 1 teaspoon (5 ml) sugar Place all ingredients into a food processor and process until a smooth puree is obtained. I noticed that all the ingredients listed on the jar’s label were readily available and Now decades later, my wife, Willa, and I often look for the very same dip when we “It’s made of beans,” Dad said. My dad would try anything made from beans. He “It’s made of beans,” Dad said. My dad would try anything I’m not sure when ‘dips’ first surfaced, but they are still popular at both casual surfaced, but they are still popular at both casual I’m not sure when ‘dips’ first I thought. In fact, it was Dad seemed to know almost everyone in the whole world, A Refreshing Dip — But Dip — A Refreshing h b Alth gh d bl di i g ’t ll d th gh [email protected]. either from a tin of kidney beans, black beans or refried beans. The choice is up to you. This dip, plus a large bag of fresh tortilla chips and a supply of cold beer goes a long way to making your next casual deck party a success. Spoon the dip into a decorative glass dish and serve with tortilla chips. This won’t keep long in the refrigerator but don’t worry, there seldom is any left to refrigerate. decided to try making my own bean dip. Personalized hot sauces and other condi- ments, made by experimenting with the contents found listed on the label of a commercial product, have become a part of my culinary repertoire. I’m sure I could have been a mad scientist or even possibly a uni-bomber had I fallen in with the wrong people when growing up. are in the USA. One such trip yielded two jars of a spicy black bean dip that we found even more delicious than the regular bean variety. It was double the price of the regular dip but the taste was excellent. Imagine our disappointment when the last morsel was swabbed from the bottom of the jar. sometimes would brag that in more than 30 years of eating bag lunches, his favorite sometimes would brag that in more than 30 years of eating It really is quite amazing if sandwich was cold pork and beans on buttered bread. you stop and consider how bean dishes of all kinds have nourished families of all sizes over the years throughout the world. My family tried bean dip for the first time those many years ago and pronounced it a great casual food. functions and those more highbrow, and are a natural for yachtie potlucks and highbrow, and are a natural for yachtie potlucks functions and those more cockpit sundowners. in contact with. You never simply that he spoke with virtually everyone he came of nowhere to ask for direc- wanted to send my dad into a general store in the middle to the car and regale us tions to anywhere. After 30 or 40 minutes, he would return he had worked with while with how he had met a friend of a friend whose cousin one trip to visit our cousins stringing telephone wire across... etcetera, etcetera. On Half an hour later he in Seattle, Washington, my dad stopped to get directions. had met and (holding up two returned to the car with a story about the person he a newfangled Spanish dip. small tins) how this person had encouraged him to try herbs. Although double dipping wasn’t allowed, my mum thought the whole process herbs. Although double dipping wasn’t allowed, my mum at the very least. Mum to be somewhat revolting, unsanitary and unsophisticated hand not only considered participated only with reluctance. My father on the other as a chance to talk to people. the food a bonus but also looked on the food queues JANUARY 2011 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 44 YAMAHA GRENADA W.I. TRUE BLUE,ST.GEORGE’S, in theLloydsmarket. able tointroduceboatownersspecialistbrokers with brokersandunderwritersatLloydsam business for47years.Ihavedevelopedarapport McIntyre Bros.Ltd. TOURS &CRUISES-CARJEEPRENTAL I havebeenconnectedwiththemarineinsurance email: [email protected] PHONE: (473)4443944/1555 e-mail: [email protected] Outboard Engines2HP-250HP “I’ll domybesttominimizeyourincrease!” Thereisgoodinsurance,therecheap your insuranceisuntilyouhaveaclaim. Rather, thehonestbrokercanonlysay, No longercanbrokerstalkoflowrates. 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Somenegativepressininternationalpubli- excluded Venezuelaasadestinationonaccountofthis that plythewatersofVenezuela.Manysailorshave shared bythemanyinternationallyflaggedvessels to addressandavoidtheterribleimageofmycountry development oftheyachtingindustryinregion? considered acountrywithmajorcapacityforthe tries includingVenezuela,whichnotlongagowas industry thatisbeneficialtomanyCaribbeancoun- to helpthesetouristswhotodayrepresentanautical several hoursbythesedelinquentsofthesea. Cruz toTrinidadwithafriendandbeingchasedfor diplomat wastellingmeaboutsailingfromPuertoLa yachtmen’s gunsareseen”.Recently,aVenezuelan writes thatmanyareleftinpeaceonlywhen“the pursued. Manyareboardedorconfrontedandhealso out runninglightsinordertoavoidbeingdetectedand laid”. 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and colony at Playa arribada Lepidochelys kempii ). Readers, Compass Continued from previous page Continued from Whether the patrols were “vigilante”, “volunteer” or Bottom line: The program is legal, it is well regulat- The reaction by participants of volunteer security The egg harvest program employs 300 local people Eggs can only be harvested during the first 36 hours During the arribadas (which happen more or less The current plan notes that the current density of I don’t know how mass circulation of these photos I don’t know how mass circulation The program is regulated under a co-management I was interested to see that in the December issue’s in the December issue’s I was interested to see that The egg harvest at Ostional is a strongly regulated and I stand by my encouragement of cruisers to visit St. encouragement of cruisers I stand by my the turtles will nest In such a nesting strategy, I made some of those distinctions and used Chris of those distinctions and I made some “neighborhood watch” is academic, as they now go down in history as another ineffective attempt to stem the crime rate in the anchorage. During the just over three months that these on-again, off-again, patrols were operating there were at least ten motors and four dinghies stolen from both Chaguaramas and TTSA. I ed, and the turtle population is rising. Please take the time to learn more about it. For example, see www. ecocostas.org/index.php/component/content/ article/45-socios/189-cinco-casos-de-manejo-de- recursos-naturales-en-costa-rica. Emma Doyle WIDECAST Dear patrols in Chaguaramas, Trinidad in December’s Reader’s Forum to my prior reference to “vigilante cow- boys” was as predictable as the collapse of these same patrols. Just as predictable was the tone of the respondents who chose to attack my character and veracity rather than the matters I have been bringing to public attention. and the gross income from the program is about US$150,000. About 15 percent of the eggs are harvested. While there are constant concerns about the balance between maintaining the community’s desire and tradition to harvest and consume (or sell) the eggs and the need to protect this precious resource, on balance the program is widely viewed as a progressive example of pragmatic conservation. of an arribada. To be declared an “arribada”, more than 80 adult females must be nesting simultaneously. monthly), the females dig up the nests of previous monthly), the females dig up the nests of previous nesting events. Due to the high level of egg breakage, putrefaction rates are very high and the resulting high levels of fungus and bacteria contaminate 100 percent of nests, reducing emergence success to near zero. Removal of surplus eggs has actually helped the population because it increases the hatch success rate by five percent. nests is 11 nests per square metre (Olive Ridleys can nests is 11 nests per square metre (Olive Ridleys can only sustain about two nests per square metre without impacting hatchling emergence success). got “started”, but the originator would have been wise got “started”, but the originator first. The photos to have done his/her homework model between the depict a formal co-management a community organization University of Costa Rica, of Natural Resources called ADIO, and the Ministry a legal harvest of surplus (MINAET) in Costa Rica. It’s eggs from the Olive Ridley model between University of Costa Rica, a community organization called ADIO, and the Costa Rica Ministry of Natural Resources. Every five years the program is reviewed and the egg harvest management plan is reviewed and updated as needed, then submitted to the Government for approval. Caribbean Eco-News you commented constructively commented constructively Caribbean Eco-News you e-mail and want to on the Costa Rica “world shame” below which WIDECAST share the detailed information in response to this has used on other occasions e-mail: legal, emphasizing a sustainable harvest of eggs that are doomed to be destroyed by subsequent arribadas. Vincent. Ellen Birrell Go Yacht Boldly Dear Compass, — an arribada is a mass Ostional on the Pacific coast of Kemp’s and nesting of sea turtles, characteristic Olive Ridley turtles ( Lepidochelys olivacea simultaneously with the result that natural preda- tors may be “overwhelmed” and sufficient numbers of eggs/hatchlings are produced to maintain the species. Arribadas can involve many thousands of turtles nesting day and night for several days. The downside is that the turtles regularly dig up each other’s eggs, causing destruction not only to those eggs, but, due to bacterial decomposition of the broken eggs, gross contamination of the surrounding sand. As a result, arribada beaches often realize a very small (1-2%) hatch success. The scenario may seem maladapted, but in reality the Olive Ridley is the most numerous sea turtle species in the world, so the strategy clearly reflects a successful evolutionary strategy. 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There isanicemixoflocals,yachtiesandexpatsalike, and foodwhileoverlookingtheanchorageatStoreBay. drinking holewhereyachtiescanenjoyaquietbeer decibel dropandthebarisafriendlywelcoming ment. Withthischange,wehaveseenadramatic Bago’s BeachBarhasnowhadachangeofmanage- happy toreportthatthesituationhasimprovedvastly. community aredoingtoaddressthem. Services (SBMS)andotherinterestedmembersofthe opportunity toletreadersknowwhatStoreBayMarine had aproblem-freesummer;Iwantedtotakethis and islandersseektoenhancevisitors’experiences. of necessity,theislandiswelcomingtovisitingyachts wall, savorthepelletsoftheirlabor,andrepeat The birdswouldthenreturntotheirperchonthe were adequatelysoaked,thussoftenedandenlarged. would dutifullydipthepelletsinafishponduntilthey executed ontheothersideofwall,wherethey to contemplatetheirnextmove.Thiswasnowbe retrieved apelletofdogfood,andreturnedtothewall into action,swoopeddowntooneofthebowls Finally thedogshadenough.Thebirdssprang A fewblackbirdstoowaitedonthewallofgarden. in thefrontyard.Wewerenotonlyoneswait. for thedogstoabandontheirbowls,whichwereout already testedandproven.Iwaitedeagerlywiththem lar displaythattoRichardandfamilyhadbeen their porchinBequiaandwastreatedtoaspectacu- and hiswifeAbbietheirtwodaughtersunder matter, frontyardbirdingactivities. and thusmissoutonourownbackyardor,forthat with thisboomingpassionsothatwelooktoofarafield must notbecomemisguidedlyoverwhelmed,however, be foundinourparks,valleysandnaturetrails.We to realizethispassioninourlocalspeciesthatare expatriates areturningtoSt.Vincent&theGrenadines cious holdontheconsciousnessofVincentians.Even We lookforwardtoseeingyouinthecomingseason We arealsoincontactwiththeMinistryofTourism The mooringbuoyswhichwerelaidin2008Store We, likemanyothersintheCaribbean,arestilltry- With regardtothenoisepollutioninStoreBay,Iam While Tobagoisacruiser’sparadise,wehavenot In Tobagowelockourdinghiesoutofhabit,not On April26th2008IsatwithmybrotherRichard The pastimeofbirdwatchingisnowtakingatena- Continued frompreviouspage Compass , We’re the Web! on Caribbean Compass www.caribbeancompass.com Letters maybeeditedforlength,clarityandfairplay. name maybewithheldfromprintatyourrequest. We donotpublishanonymousletters;however,your individual regattaresultscomplaints.(Kudosareokay!) e-mail) ifclarificationisrequired. address, andawaywecancontactyou(preferablyby Dear CC we cancontactyouifclarificationisrequired. include ane-mailaddress,phonenumberorotherway writer’s realnameincluded),anditisimportantto lish anonymousletters(i.e.thosereceivedwithoutthe individual consumercomplaints.Wealsodonotpub- ters totheReaders’Forumthatwedonotpublish not published,we’dliketoremindthosesendinglet- Dear Yacht Tara Carter Hemmings for? IwilldefinitelybecomingbacktoTobago. shop nexttothebar.Really,whatmorecanyouask anchor winchfixedperfectlybythemarineservices security problems).Ialsohadaproblemwithmy (although itissosafehereandneverheardofany All this,plusyoucankeepaneyeonyourboat checking youre-mailsandwaitingforlaundry. bar nextdoorwhereyoucansitandhaveabeerwhile my boat,thereislaundryonthedoorstep,andaquiet doesn’t lackanything.WhileatStoreBayIgotWiFito nitely toconsider.Althoughitisquietcertainly cheaply, whichinthisdayandageissomethingdefi- plus frommypointofview—andyoucancruise nitely bringmeback.Therearenobigmarinas—a down thecoastlineandanislandcharmthatwilldefi- islands foryears.Ithasbeautifulanchoragesupand laid-back sailingthatIhaven’texperiencedonother found itfriendly,easygoingandquiet—thesortof Tobago isfarnicer.ItwasmyfirsttimethereandI and Trinidad.Theyaretwoseparateislands thing shesaysaboutthedifferencebetweenTobago December editionof Dear St. Vincent Gerelyn John could havebroughtabout. found inNature,afeatthatonlyGrandCreator organized —atruereflectionofthemanydesignstobe bird asbeing“pretty”butalsosmart,purposeful, ence comes,however,whenwenotonlyappreciatethe among themnobleandfree. national birdofSt.Vincent&theGrenadines,reigning can bespottedwithease, lover’s paradiseandsanctuarywheremanyspecies holding onthemainland’sLeewardside.Atruebird the resilienceofbirdsinourownSpringValley their beaks. the soaked,softenedandmuchenlargedpelletin mission accomplishedontheirreturntothewallwith the pelletisundertaken,thensatisfactionofa ing process,theexecutionofplansasdipping the wallwithpelletinbeakfordecision-mak- ment astheydivedtosecurethepellets,return dogs toleavethescene,purposefulnessofmove- behold: firstthepatienceexercisedinwaitingon whole procedureagainandagain.Itwasasightto St. Vincent&theGrenadines Bequia VC0400 Box 175BQ Readers’ Forum Compass PublishingLtd. or [email protected] Send yourlettersto: We donotpublishindividualconsumercomplaintsor Be suretoincludeyourname,boatnameorshoreside We wanttohearfromYOU! In lightofanumberlettersrecentlyreceivedbut I readwithinterestLouisaWinter’sletterinthe Birds come,birdsgo.Thetruebirdwatchingexperi- This wasanappropriatemomenttoreflectdeeplyon Compass Compass Compass Readers, , Readers Compass , Amazona Guildingi , andagreewithevery- , the JANUARY 2011 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 47

BARBARA SHIPLEY Fishermen have assured me that my pink ball got their attention. A larger ball will Fishermen have assured me that my pink ball got their Safe swimming! I fashioned a harness made of shoelaces glued to the ball with Shoe Goo and I tied ball with Shoe Goo and I tied I fashioned a harness made of shoelaces glued to the and it hangs in the head in this to a web belt. This has lasted for two years between swims. swimmer. This is an oppor- more easily be seen, but will also cause more drag for the swim buoy with materials you tunity to use your imagination and create your own can find in local stores and aboard your boat. Devi Sharp Arctic Tern Swim safely! Reduce the chance of being hit by speeding small craft by wearing Swim safely! Reduce the chance of being hit by speeding a brightly colored swim buoy

CHUCK SHIPLEY Letter of of Letter Month the I swim with a small brightly colored buoy on my back. My prototype swim buoy My prototype swim buoy I swim with a small brightly colored buoy on my back. When I tell friends that I live on a boat in the Caribbean the first thing they think on a boat in the Caribbean the first thing they think When I tell friends that I live was just a red balloon tied around my waist. The balloons only lasted for two days only lasted for two days was just a red balloon tied around my waist. The balloons just grab, put onto my waist before they deflated, and I wanted something I could ball) about six inches across. and swim. In time I found a pink ball (children’s toy is that I daily jump off the boat into the warm, blue Caribbean water and take a boat into the warm, blue Caribbean water and take is that I daily jump off the know about dinghies and pirogues speeding through swim. Obviously they do not to There are plenty of places you might not want the anchorages where we anchor. to but there are also places where you would love swim due to hygienic reasons, boat traffic. swim, but worry about small Dear Compass, JANUARY 2011 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 48 charts. Fairtides! tide thefloodsfromwesttoeast.Timesgivenarelocal. and fromjustafteritsnadirtosoonrising,thetiderunswestward;i.e. From justafterthemoon’ssettingtoitsnadir,tiderunseastward; hour afterthemoonreachesitszenith(seeTIMEbelow)andthenrunswestward. running totheeastsoonaftermoonrise,continuesrununtilaboutan month, willhelpyoucalculatethetides. shows thetimeofmeridianpassage(orzenith)moonforthisANDnext Street, authorofStreet’sGuidesandcompilerImray-Iolairecharts,which make yourpassagefasterandmorecomfortable.Thetablebelow,courtesyDon For moreinformation,see“TidesandCurrents”onthebackofallImrayIolaire Note: themaximumtideis3or4daysafternewandfullmoons. Water, Donexplains,generallytriestoruntowardthemoon.Thetidestarts Crossing thechannelsbetweenCaribbeanislandswithafavorabletidewill 9 0000(full) 2318 19 2219 18 2121 17 2025 16 1933 15 1844 14 1758 13 1715 12 1654 1554 11 1513 10 1432 9 1346(new) 8 1301 7 1211 6 1118 5 1022 4 0925 3 2 1 DATE TIME January MERIDIAN PASSAGE JANUARY &FEBRUARY2011 OF THEMOON 1512 1431 1351 7 1310(new) 6 1227 5 1143 4 1055 3 2 1 DATE TIME February 31 1005 30 0912 0721 29 0817 0626 28 0532 27 0439 26 0348 25 0256 24 0204 23 0111 22 0015 21 20 8 0852 0801 28 0708 27 0612 26 0516 25 0419 24 0324 23 0230 22 0136 21 0043) 20 0000(full) 19 2349 18 2253 17 2157 16 2059 15 2002 14 1907 13 1814 12 1724 1638 11 1554 10 9 8 the non-sailorsamongstus Looks liketheperfectgetaway…butIdidn’tknowthiswassuchapopularplacefor more…), Iguesswe’llhavetowaitforthat once-in-a-whileperfectdayagain! age doesn’texist(ifitdid,everybodywould bethereanditwouldn’tperfectany- swelly, toobusy,noisy,risky, stressy, toogusty.Sincetheperfectanchor- always something.”Itis.Toohot,toowindy, toosunny,rainy,buggy, previous day:“You’reright.Whenweare finallynotworkingandreadytorelax,it’s over-present andthesweatover-abundant. Markagreeswithmystatementofthe enough wearecrammedbetweencharter boats.Thewindisnon-present,thebugs Then, thenextbatchofvisitorsshowsup andthecyclestartsalloveragain.Soon boat! Wefeeltotallyprivilegedbecause ten minuteslater,thatoneleavesaswell. When welookup,can’tbelieveoureyes: everybodyisgone,exceptforonesail- erator andthedelightfulsmellofexhaustfumes. our backstepstothebeach!Thenightispeacefulwithapurringmega-yachtgen- the sandyfloor.Wehaveourownworriesnow,butitsureisnicetowalkright off Half anhourlater anchor? Afteroursurprised“We’renotmoving!”here-anchorsabitfartheraway. tance: ”Ifyougettooclosetous,Icanhelpmoveyouranchor!”We?MoveOUR in afancysuper-dinghyandafterhearingwearespendingthenight,offershisassis- now andmultiplesquallsareheadedthisway),wewillhithim.Thecrewcomesover towards thebeach.Ofcourse.Ifweswing(andwillsincearefacingsouthright spot “inthecorner”,closetobeach.Nice! anchors keepingitinplace.Sinceasailboatjustleftwhenweentered,took his rafted uppowerboatsthistime,butamonstrousmotoryachtinstead,bowandstern quieter environsofSalineBay. itself. Whenthetumultcontinuesfollowingday,wedecidetofindrespitein the breaks loose!Tothepowerboaters’credit,expectedloudmusicneverpresents shows hisdisapprovalwithafewbarks.Snorkelersandswimmersbeware,asall hell wakeboarder behind.Thepeaceisgone,theflatseasaswell.Ourdog,Darwin, take longbeforewehavemultipledinghiesbuzzingaroundourboat,somewitha gap separatingtheseventhone.Nowthatbrochurepicturestartstomakesense. raft upto“themothership”.By5:00 in theafternoon,twomoresportfishermenshowup,throwbowanchoroutand Oh, andthiswaytheviewisbetterfromtheirverandahinbackaswell.)Later never mindthefactthattheirgeneratorrunsnon-stoptoprovideair-conditioning. answer tothat:theydon’thaveopeninghatchesfacingforward,onlyabackdoor, everybody spaceandswingingroombydroppingoneanchor?(IthinkIknowthe they havetotakeuptwicethespacebyusingtwoanchors?Whydon’tjustallow section oftheGrenadinesbrochure.Well,Iguessthisisn’ttoobadthen.Butwhydo Ah, that’swhytheyhaveapictureoflined-uppowerboatsintheSaltWhistleBay Hmmm, didn’tknowthiswassuchapopularplaceforthenon-sailorsamongstus. the baythatway.Alittlebitlater,anotherpowerboatpullsin,sterntobeach. an easyfeatinthesandybottom. gotten. Itbeckonstobepictured,satonandwalkedon!Butfirstwehaveanchor, white sandandturquoisewaterforthreeyears.ThisoneisdefinitelytheclosestI’ve and Ihavebeenonthelookoutforthatquintessentialperfectbeachwithpalmtrees, beach withexoticpalmtreeslooksverypretty.Allthreeofusneedshadeona for disappointment! Compass as herfavoriteplaceinanoverviewaboutCaribbeanexperiencefor half-moon beach”.Alotofcruiserssayitisgorgeousandonethemevenrated ‘It’s AlwaysSomething’ S The nextday,MarkisscrapingthebottomandI’mcleaninginteriorofboat. An hourlater,apowerboatarrivesandfixesitselfveryclosetous,sternanchor A weeklater,wetrySaltWhistleagain.Quickpeekaroundtheheadland:no Every powerboathasanaverageoftenpeopleonboard,mostlykids,soitdoesn’t A sportfishermanisanchored,sternlineattachedtoshore,cuttingoffathirdof Irie pullsintothebay.Notbad.Lookslikethereisenoughspaceandsweeping Lonely Planet.AccordingtoChrisDoyleitis“abeautifulbaywithasweeping countless racksofpostcards,thiswhite-sandbeachdefiesdescription”writes alt WhistleBay,Mayreau,theGrenadines.“Pictureperfectandstarof

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