Caribbean Compass Yachting Magazine November 2015
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Yachtswoman Killed<br />
in Islas del Rosario<br />
Dutch cruiser Durdana Bruijn<br />
was killed during an apparent<br />
robbery attempt on the evening<br />
of September 19th, when six men<br />
boarded the yacht Lazy Duck<br />
while she and her husband, Peter<br />
Putker, were anchored at Bahía<br />
de las Mantas, Isla Grande, in<br />
the Rosario islands about 20 miles<br />
from Cartagena, Colombia. The<br />
Rosarios are a popular weekend<br />
getaway destination for residents<br />
of Cartagena and a convenient<br />
stop for yachts sailing along the<br />
Colombian coast en route to<br />
Panama. They are well patrolled<br />
by the coast guard and have<br />
heretofore been considered<br />
safe. Peter, who was injured and<br />
rendered unconscious in the<br />
attack, was questioned by<br />
police and released. Police continue<br />
to investigate and a<br />
reward of US$10,000 is offered for<br />
information leading to arrests.<br />
BLOG.LAZYDUCK.NL<br />
Traditional boatbuilding in Carriacou has been brought to worldwide attention<br />
by the award-winning film ‘Vanishing Sail’<br />
ALEXIS ANDREWS<br />
New <strong>Magazine</strong> About Dominica<br />
There’s a new magazine out about the island of Dominica. It’s called Dominica<br />
Traveller. Although geared to the land-based tourist, its words and lush photos will<br />
give sailors a good feeling of what’s in store ashore when you visit The Nature Island<br />
of the Lesser Antilles. Read it now at http://issuu.com/paulcrask-dominicatraveller/<br />
docs/dominica_traveller_2016_by_paul_cra/c/sc4pp0a<br />
More Awards for ‘Vanishing Sail’<br />
The <strong>Caribbean</strong> film ’Vanishing Sail‘ which has been making the rounds of international<br />
film festivals since its debut in April, has been reaping awards as it goes, most<br />
recently the People’s Choice Award for Best Documentary Feature Film at the<br />
Trinidad & Tobago Film Festival, which ran from September 15th through 29th.<br />
Director Alexis Andrews says, “These screenings are part of our journey to connect<br />
with people all over the world who share a passion for sailing and creating works<br />
of art.”<br />
’Vanishing Sail‘ follows the life of Alwyn Enoe, one of the last boatbuilders practicing<br />
a trade passed down the generations from Scottish settlers who arrived in<br />
Carriacou in the 18th century. Approaching his 70s and with no more orders coming<br />
in, he decides to build one last sailing sloop with the hope that his sons will continue<br />
the trade. With the family’s hope and resources now in the wooden vessel, Alwyn<br />
tries to complete her in time to race in the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta.<br />
F L O A T - O N F L O A T - O F F<br />
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The next screening of ’Vanishing Sail‘ will be on December 1st at the Bahamas<br />
International Film Festival.<br />
Visit www.vanishingsail.com for more information.<br />
Download Free Colombia Cruising Guide<br />
Heading to Colombia? When you’ve got time and a good internet connection,<br />
download the excellent free Cruising Guide to Colombia in English at<br />
www.cartagenaexcursions.com/Cruising Guide To Colombia.pdf<br />
<strong>November</strong> is BVI Culinary Month!<br />
Culinary tourism has increasingly sparked interest among travelers worldwide who<br />
seek to experience a destination’s local culture through authentic dining opportunities.<br />
<strong>November</strong> will see a celebration of food in the British Virgin Islands with the<br />
’Taste of BVI‘ events, which started in 2013 in celebration of BVI Restaurant Week.<br />
The event, created to entice the local community, visitors, and food connoisseurs to<br />
the shores of the BVI, has continued to grow.<br />
During the month-long festivities, the third annual ’Taste of BVI – Tortola‘ will be held<br />
on <strong>November</strong> 7th at the newly refurbished Queen Elizabeth II Park, Road Town.<br />
The third annual ’Taste of BVI – Virgin Gorda‘ will be held on <strong>November</strong> 21st on the<br />
grounds of the Nail Bay Sugar Ruins.<br />
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L I F T - O N L I F T - O F F<br />
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