Caribbean Compass Yachting Magazine April 2015

14°04’32.72”N 60°56’55.63”W
BUSINESS BRIEFS
APRIL 2015 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 8
STORAGE SPECIAL
New Yearly Contract Holders
Receive a FREE Annual
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A member of the Yacht Haven
Grande Collection, representing
the finest megayacht marinas in
the world.
AND BOATYARD, ST. LUCIA
NESTLED ON THE NORTH SIDE of the stunning island of St.
Lucia is the tourism and entertainment centre of Rodney Bay,
IGY Rodney Bay Marina is comprised of 87,000 square feet
of retail space, with exciting dining and shopping options.
Considered one of the Caribbean’s leading centers for yachting
and sport fishing. Excellent accommodations for yachts
up to 285 feet and home to a 4.5 acre full-service boatyard
– all in a well-protected hurricane-safe haven.
• 253 slips with a draft of 14 feet
• Duty-free hi-speed fueling and lubricants available
• Duty free concessions for all visiting vessels
• Complimentary Wi-Fi or tech-savvy clients can sign-up
to our 5MB premium service
• American (60hz) & European (50hz) Power
• Onsite customs and immigration clearance
• The property offers; a swimming pool, laundromat,
showers, provisioning, in-house broker, banking, spa,
taxi service, car rental, restaurants and bars and more
• CCTV surveillance, ISPS Compliant docks and 24-hr
Security
• Specials offers for yearly contract holders
• Save more with our winter boatyard offers
• Vessel Care-taking Packages
• Direct flights from the United Kingdom, USA and Canada
t: +1 758 572 7200 | f: +1 758 452 0185 | VHF: Channel 16
e: rbm@igymarinas.com | w: www.igy-rodneybay.com
Puerto Rico’s Sunbay Marina is an SSCA Host
Olga Díaz de Pérez reports: Sunbay Marina in Puerto Rico is a Seven Seas Cruising
Association Host!
Located in Fajardo (18° 20’.289N, 65° 37’.879W) on the east coast of the island,
Sunbay Marina offers 282 berths on finger pontoons for motor and sailing yachts up
to 60 feet. Each berth has 110- and 220-volt electricity, water, free cable TV and
free WiFi connection. An easily accessed fuel dock is located at the marina’s
entrance. Also, diesel is available at the slips of Docks B to E.
Safety is a primary concern of our marina. The whole area is patrolled by security
24/7 and by camera surveillance.
Although designed for long-term mooring, the marina welcomes transient sailing or
motor yachts. Our friendly staff is trained to assist yachters and to provide any information
that might be needed. Although they are not at Sunbay Marina, we welcome
boaters and sailors that are anchored at Isleta Marina and are more than
pleased to help in their needs.
Fajardo is a US Port of Entry and US Customs and Immigration is located half a mile
away by dinghy.
In Fajardo, our guests can find all sorts of stores and businesses that are of interest
to the yachting community — a perfect place to re-supply a yacht. A West Marine
store and other chandlers, Walmart, Kmart, Sears and major supermarkets are located
within a few minutes’ drive. The Marina has a local car rental. Dining ranges from
local fare and small eateries on the beach to upscale elegant restaurants at the
Conquistador Hotel, nearby the Marina. A variety of fast food is also available.
Sunbay Marina is the perfect location to leave your boat and visit beautiful Puerto
Rico or as a pick-up or dropping point for guests on board. Luis Muñoz Marín
International Airport is a mere 45 minutes away by car.
When reaching the Marina, our employees always help berth your vessel.
Free maps of Puerto Rico and information pamphlets are available. We have an
info sheet with a list and a map of nearby important locations. We have a list of
medical specialists, dentists and veterinarians.
We have made arrangements with local businesses so that marina clients can get
a discount if referred by us, especially on car rentals.
Sunbay Marina’s employees can make arrangements for transportation for shopping.
At Sunbay Marina we believe that service, security, cleanliness and respect are the
foundation for all of our employees’ work.
It is our commitment to preserve the aquatic heritage and enhance our environment
through proper management of all activities that occur at the Marina. Given
this commitment, and with the expectation that we will have the cooperation and
support of all of our clients and friends, we will ensure the safekeeping of our harbor
and marine environment.
It is our mission to maintain the highest standards of service and security, so all current
and future guests can enjoy our facilities.
For more information contact Olga Díaz Pérez at (787) 863-0313,
sunbaymarina@aol.com or see ad on page 35.
St. Vincent’s Blue Lagoon Hotel & Marina
The totally refurbished and newly reopened Blue Lagoon Hotel & Marina on the
south coast of St. Vincent has been listed as the number one hotel in St. Vincent
on TripAdvisor, after only being open a few months. Blue Lagoon (previously
known as Sunsail) was taken over in November 2013, and shortly thereafter, major
renovations began.
Blue Lagoon was recently declared an official Port of Entry for St. Vincent & the
Grenadines. Skippers can clear in or out with Customs and Immigration daily
between 1:00PM and 4:00PM [see related item in Info & Updates, page 4].
At Blue Lagoon’s full-service marina, vessels can fuel up dockside, refill their water
tanks and plug in to shore power as well as take advantage of all the hotel services
and facilities including 19 modern hotel rooms (eight with kitchenettes), 24-hour
security, free WiFi, laundry service, grocery store with chandlery section and provisioning
service.
With three dining options — Flowt Beach Bar, Calm Waters Restaurant & Bar and
Café Soleil & Bakery — there is something for everyone. Plus, all marina guests
receive a free welcome Vincy rum punch from Dexter the Dockmaster.
The reconstruction of the swimming pool will soon be finished and once the final
landscaping work is complete, Blue Lagoon Hotel & Marina will certainly tick all the
boxes when it comes to facilities and services offered — also including Indigo Dive
Shop & Watersports and Horizon Yacht Charters, who now offer one-way charters
either from Grenada or St. Vincent.
For more information call (784) 458-4308, visit www.bluelagoonsvg.com or see ad
on page 11.
Rodney Bay Marina’s Mega-Yacht Special
Stay at IGY Rodney Bay Marina in St. Lucia this season! Check out the discounts for
vessels over 80 feet:
• Slips as low as US$2.95 per foot.
• Low season rates (April – November) as low as US$1.95 per foot
• Maximum length: 285 feet / 87 meters
• Maximum draft: 14 feet / 4.2 meters
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