Caribbean Compass Yachting Magazine - February 2020

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Estuary staff provided education on microplastics and how they affect marine life
in our waters. The students had a great time learning and contributing to taking
care of our waters. This is fundamental teaching that Suzuki wants to provide the
coming generations.
Suzuki has also made a pledge to eliminate plastic water bottle usage and will be
supplying insulated re-usable bottles for all future events.
In the security area, in December the San Juan City Police unveiled their new
patrol and rescue boat to reinforce their services in San Juan Bay and coastal
areas. The new Metal Shark Fearless 36 is powered by triple Suzuki DF300APX with
Lean Burn and Selective Rotation technology for superb performance and classleading
efficiency. It is rigged with specialized dive and rescue equipment as well as
night vision cameras for night patrol. Also, their Regulator 27 patrol boat was repowered
with twin DF250APX. San Juan City Police joined other law enforcement
agencies that have put their confidence in Suzuki to provide them with the strength
and dependability to protect and serve.
Suzuki Del Caribe is
committed to a cleaner,
safer San Juan Bay.
These past months confirm Suzuki’s commitment to protecting and taking care of
our planet as well as the people that live on it.
For more information on Suzuki Del Caribe see ad on page 22.
Lumbadive’s 20th Anniversary
Lumbadive, a dive shop in Carriacou, was created in 2000 and ten years later
acquired by French Canadians, who developed it into a PADI 5 Star/Green Star
resort. In late 2012, Diane Martino became solo owner.
Today, the dive center has two compressors, offers Nitrox, and includes a classroom,
a boutique, hot showers, and a terrace facing the bay to enjoy the sunset.
Recently, a private jetty was extended to offer easier access.
Diane says, “We want to thank all our returning customers and the new ones for
their support through the years. Your comments and suggestions were listened to
and improvements were established. You made us better every day.”
In 2020, Lumbadive will celebrate its 20th anniversary with various festivities and
specials throughout the year.
Visit Lumbadive’s social network pages for more details.
Centenario Canal Agent Ready for Busy Month
Erick Galvez reports: December 2019 was very busy for boats transiting the Panama
Canal prior to the increase of tolls effective on January 1st. We hope to have satisfied
all our customers who contacted us promptly to transit the Canal before the
end of the year, both southbound and northbound. Now we are in the high season
with yachts in transit during the month
of February.
With the large number of boat arrivals including
a rally, the limited number of canal advisors
for transits per day, and the carnival holidays
around the corner, we expect some congestion,
as is usual for this month. We are available
to help yachts achieve smooth progress; we
endeavor to obtain the first space available to
get them through the canal as quickly as possible.
Our valuable service will free sailors from
the stress of the process and give westbound
sailors extra time to prepare for their journey
across the Pacific Ocean.
Meanwhile, we invite you to enjoy Panama
itself, with its non-stop four days of carnival,
Dottie Sue is in the Atlantic.
Thank you, Centenario!
surfing and fishing, the Pearl Islands, Boquete
and El Valle highlands, Bocas del Toro,
Panama City’s old town, summer fairs throughout
the countryside, and much more during our hot summer season. Don’t forget
your sunglasses, suntan lotion, and a good sombrero!
Recent happy clients Neil Halvorson and Charles Jensen say: “We’re safely docked in
the marina. We appreciate all you did for us, above and beyond. Guti, Nick, and Alberto
were fantastic, a pleasure to be with and very good line handlers. Thanks for everything.”
For more information about Centenario see ad on page 37.
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Marigot Bay Marina Expects Bumper Season
Marigot Bay Marina on St. Lucia is anticipating a busy season with the number of
visiting yachts expected to top previous seasons. Between December 2018 and
March 2019, Marigot Bay Marina welcomed 220 yachts per month, varying in size
from small sailing vessels to M/V Naia at just under 250 feet.
“We have always been popular with yacht captains and owners, but now we are
on the radar of the large charter companies, who are attracted to our marina as
the perfect place to start and finish charters, because of the beauty of the bay, the
personalized service on the docks, and the fantastic international flight connections
St. Lucia enjoys,” said Marigot Bay Marina manager, Troy Blanchard.
The marina has recently completed a full upgrade, which includes a brand-new
marina boardwalk, a redesigned bridge that connects the marina to the resort, and
a new marina restaurant called Hurricane Hole. The Marina Village offers a complete
range of shopping amenities, including a full provisioning service available by
advance order.
Visit www.marigotbayresort.com/marina/marina-information for more information.
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