Times of the Islands Spring 2017
Presents the "soul of the Turks & Caicos Islands" with in-depth features about local people, culture, history, environment, businesses, resorts, restaurants and activities.
Presents the "soul of the Turks & Caicos Islands" with in-depth features about local people, culture, history, environment, businesses, resorts, restaurants and activities.
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Opposite page: Based at Leeward-Going-Through, Blue Haven Marina has as its backdrop Mangrove Cay, part <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Princess Alexandra Nature<br />
Reserve, and <strong>the</strong> sparkling waters <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> sea.<br />
Above: For much <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> year from November to May, <strong>the</strong> popular marina is nearly full to capacity.<br />
A Warm Welcome<br />
Blue Haven Marina attracts <strong>the</strong> international yachting crowd.<br />
By Kathy Borsuk ~ Photos Courtesy Blue Haven Marina<br />
The scene is quite like a James Bond movie—sleek, luxurious, behemoth vessels moored to massive<br />
floating docks. One mega-yacht sports a helicopter pad and car; ano<strong>the</strong>r an on-deck pool and submarine.<br />
Crew attend to <strong>the</strong> boats with <strong>the</strong> care given to a queen. Yet ra<strong>the</strong>r than a stark cityscape, <strong>the</strong>se pampered<br />
leviathans bob in a backdrop <strong>of</strong> sky-blue, verdant green and a sparkling turquoise blue sea. Their current<br />
home is Blue Haven Marina, <strong>the</strong> Turks & Caicos <strong>Islands</strong>’ premier international yachting anchorage.<br />
<strong>Times</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Islands</strong> <strong>Spring</strong> <strong>2017</strong> 55
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