Peaceful March April 20, 2024 at 9 am – noon, The Old House, St. Martin Caribbean Compass editor-in-chief Elaine Lembo is spending time on the island of Sint Maarten/Saint Martin. On Saturday, April 13, 2024, with local citizens, she participated in a cleanup of grounds at The Old House, on the French side. Here’s what she found […] The post Letter from St. Martin – Our Heritage Cannot Be Auctioned! appeared first on Caribbean Compass ..read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 15 April 2024 Seventeen boats completed their round-the-world adventure in Saint Lucia with a ceremonial parade of sail from Marigot Bay to Rodney Bay. After more than 26,000 nautical miles, they crossed their outbound tracks to become circumnavigators. The sailors celebrating their achievements are aged between seven and 77 years, and this […] The post After more than 26,000NM, the World ARC 2023-24 Sailing Rally Finishes in Saint Lucia appeared first on Caribbean Compass ..read more

Caribbean Compass editor-in-chief Elaine Lembo is no stranger to this destination and looks forward to every opportunity to return. She had so much fun at the Caribbean Multihull Challenge in February 2024 that she stayed on for a month to gain a more complete view of this sailing favorite, the island spotlight Sint Maarten in […] The post A Day in Two Nations: Sint Maarten, Sint Martin appeared first on Caribbean Compass ..read more

Story and photos by Chris Doyle and Lexi Fisher Even though the parades, pumped-up music, and feathered costumes of the Dutch Sint Maarten carnival are over, you’ll never not be able to find a good time on this island of two nations. From the clothing-optional shores of Orient Bay to the flashing lights of casinos […] The post Island Spotlight: St. Martin (French) & Sint Maarten (Dutch) appeared first on Caribbean Compass ..read more

Registration has opened for all the 2024 Salty Dawg rallies. Salty Dawg offers sailors the opportunity to cruise-in-company and give passage-preparation assistance. These are the upcoming rallies: Homeward Bound Rally: Departing from Nanny Cay, BVI or Marsh Harbour, Bahamas on May 10 (weather permitting), heads for Hampton, Virginia, and various ports along the US East […] The post 2024 Salty Dawg Rally Registration appeared first on Caribbean Compass ..read more

The Caribbean Customs Law Enforcement Council (CCLEC) with oversight forSailClear (sailclear.com), an online travel notification platform for sailors, will introduce a$25 annual subscription fee starting May 1, 2024.The annual subscription fee, which works out to as little as seven cents a day for worry-free sailing, provides unlimited applications, unlocking seamless customs clearanceacross diverse ports, including: […] The post SailClear Offers $25 Annual Customs Clearance Fee May 1st appeared first on Caribbean Compass ..read more

Press release issued by the International Maxi Association on April 9th, 2024 The first running of the International Maxi Association’s Caribbean Maxi Multihull Series concluded on Sunday with the end of the BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival held out of Nanny Cay, Tortola, in the British Virgin Islands. The new series recognizes the growing […] The post Allegra claims inaugural IMA Caribbean Maxi Multihull Series by a point appeared first on Caribbean Compass ..read more

Last year, at a time when coral reefs were decimated by a marine heatwave, the Elkhorn MarineConservancy’s (EMC) scientists also observed two deadly diseases spread through Antigua’s coral reefs. The outbreaks, amongst other recent coral health issues, have prompted EMC to investigate the many facets that make corals and their environment more resilient, including the […] The post Elkhorn Marine Conservancy: Scientists investigate the link between Antigua’s marine microbiome and coral reef resilience appeared first on Caribbean Compass ..read more

The first annual Virgin Islands Boating Exhibition (VIBE) is May 10-12, 2024, at Yacht Haven Grande St. Thomas, in the U.S. Virgin Islands, organized by the Virgin Islands Professional Charter Association (VIPCA). The event promises a destination-style show with an opportunity for clients to test sail the latest model yachts, experience food & wine and […] The post First Annual Virgin Islands Boating Exhibition appeared first on Caribbean Compass ..read more

BEQUIA SAILING CLUBP.O. BOX 220BQ, BEQUIAST. VINCENT & THE GRENADINES PRESS RELEASE April 5th, 2024 Revitalization of the Bequia Sailing Club “Rebuild, Strengthen and Expand” Give thanks in all circumstances! The existing membership of the Bequia Sailing Club and the office of Grenadines Affairs/Bequia wish to assure the Bequia community and all its stakeholders of […] The post Revitalization of the Bequia Sailing Club appeared first on Caribbean Compass ..read more