Caribbean Compass Yachting Magazine - November 2017

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BVI Yacht Sales Open with ‘Storm Deals’
BVI Yacht Sales reports: BVI Yacht Sales is now open again for business, and ready
to help boatowners and potential boat owners return to some semblance of normalcy
with their sailing plans and activities. If you have a boat here in BVI that you
bought through us, had for sale with us, or simply need some support and advice
concerning your boat in BVI, please contact us at info@bviyachtsales.com so we
can fill you in on the next steps, and what to expect.
The BVI is making serious recovery efforts, achieving huge progress on a daily basis.
In the past month work has progressed rapidly and there are even some yachts
cruising around, enjoying the remoteness and lack of crowds at this time. Beach
bars are open or will be open again soon, chandleries and grocery stores are doing
business as normal, and the feel is very much the Caribbean of 30 years ago with
fewer people here, and the ones still here are those who have made BVI their
home. You will find a loving, compassionate and welcoming atmosphere, and we
are all excited to share in this next phase of rebuilding and development with visiting
yachts and tourists being welcomed beginning November 1st.
Hurricanes Irma and Maria delivered unprecedented damage to the BVI with, by
most reports, over 700 boats rendered unusable or even total losses. We are in the
process of visiting all of our listings and will be updating these to represent the current
situation in the next days. In addition BVI Yacht Sales has expanded with a specialized
salvage division found on the Storm Deals tab of our website, where we will
be offering vessels in various states of damage for sale, at prices taking into consideration
of the level of repairs needed. There will be some tremendous deals to be
had, as the insurance and salvage companies become overwhelmed with boats
that need storage paid to await a sale. Please contact us if you are interested in
taking on a BVI project boat.
Visit www.bviyachtsales.com for more information on BVI Yacht Sales.
Horizon Charters: Three of Four Bases Fully Operational
The Horizon Team reports: Horizon Yacht Charters’ base in the British Virgin Islands
was severely impacted by the passage of Hurricane Irma on September 6th. We’re
pleased to confirm that our bases in Antigua, Grenada and St. Vincent were not
affected, and are fully operational.
In the BVI, many of our charter yachts experienced damage as a result of
Hurricane Irma. However, we have seven brand new yachts on their way to us, five
of which will arrive in November and the remaining two will arrive in the spring. The
new yachts arriving first are a Saba 50 catamaran, a Cruiser 46, two Cruiser 41s and
a Cruiser 37, and two Helia 44 catamarans will be arriving next year. We also have
14 yachts that are being repaired for charter service as well. By this time next year,
we will have a fleet of approximately 25 to 30 yachts again in the BVI, most of which
will be brand new.
We are commencing charters out of the BVI from January 6th, 2018. We are advising
that those with charters booked up to January 5th consider switching destinations
to Antigua, St. Vincent or Grenada, providing flights can be changed. All three
destinations have direct flights from the US and other hubs.
If you would like to make a donation to Hurricane Irma relief in the BVI, you may do
so at one of the many worthy organizations listed on https://bvirelief.com. We
encourage every one of you to copy this link and distribute it to all your friends, sailing
club members or anyone else who has a love of the BVI.
We will recover and rebuild in the BVI, and with your help we know we will be better
than ever. Our bases in Antigua
(https://horizonyachtcharters.com/antigua-barbuda),
St. Vincent (https://horizonyachtcharters.com/st-vincent-grenadines) and Grenada
(https://horizonyachtcharters.com/grenada) all provide superb Caribbean sailing
vacations, so contact them when you’re considering your next charter.
For more information on Horizon Yacht Charters see ad in the Market Place section,
pages 42 and 43.
Boat Paint & Stuff Back to Normal!
Following the passage of Hurricane Irma, Boat Paint & Stuff, a marine paint dealer in
St. Martin offering top products, professional customer service and customized quantities,
has been open again since late September, mornings only, from 8:40AM till 12:30PM.
Stéphane Legendre reports that Boat Paint & Stuff will resume normal business
hours this month, and the shop will once again be fully stocked.
For more information on Boat Paint & Stuff see ad on page 37.
Caraibes Diesel Services Relocates Parts Store
Erwan Le Normand reports: Hurricane Irma did not spare Caraibes Diesel Services:
our building in St. Martin was very badly damaged. But starting the next day, our
whole team went to work to re-open as soon as possible.
St. Kitts Marine Works
BOAT YARD - Haul & Storage
LOCATED AT NEW GUINEA, ST. KITTS Long 62º 50.1’ W Lat 17º 20.3’ N
“QUALITY SERVICE AT A GREAT PRICE”
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It is with great pleasure that I announce that we are once again fully operational.
We have moved our spare parts store and offices to the Hope Estate Zone in Grand
Case, at 67 rue des Aborigènes, between “Bachus” and CHRONOPOST. Our technicians
are already at work and can assist you at all marinas and shipyards on the
island. A parts delivery service is also available.
I would like to thank all my collaborators and suppliers, without whom this resumption
of activity would have been impossible.
Do not hesitate to contact us for any service or information; we are at your disposal.
For more information on Caraibes Diesel Services see ad on page 21.
Puerto del Rey Open for Business after María
Less than one week after Hurricane María hit Puerto Rico, Puerto del Rey Marina in
Fajardo was open for business and able to provide all regular services to its clients.
Carolina Corral, Chief Executive Officer of Puerto del Rey, commented, “The
Category Four hurricane put the infrastructure and concrete hurricane tie-downs
to the test; thankfully we passed with flying colors. We are now working at full
capacity, all services are being provided.
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Special - 5% discount for full payment. Haul and Launch $ 11 / ft.
Storage $ 8 / ft / month. Beat the Hurricane season rush. Have access
to your vessel to be launched at any time and not get stuck behind other boats.
Tie down available ($3/ft), backhoe available ($100/hr) to dig hole to put keel down
in etc. Pressure wash, Mechanics ($45/hr), Electricians ($45/hr), Welding and
Carpenters available. Our 164 ton Travel Lift has ability to lift boats up to 35 ft
wide and 120 feet long.
We allow you to do your own work on your boat. No extra charge for Catamarans.
Payments – Cash (EC or US$)
Visa, Mastercard, Discover & travellers checks (must sign in front of us with ID)
24 hr manned Security, completely fenced property with CCTV.
Water and electricity available. FREE high speed Wifi.
www.skmw.net
E-mail: Bentels@hotmail.com
Cell: 1 (869) 662 8930
REGULAR HOURS FOR HAUL:
Monday to Thurs 8am to 3pm, Fridays 8am to Noon
Agents for: