Caribbean Compass Yachting Magazine - March 2020

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With designs ranging from 12 metres to 22 metres on two new piers, the berths form
part of an expansion development boosting more opportunities for a larger number
of yacht visitors and long-lease berthing options in the marina.
Visit en.cnmarinas.com/port-louis-marina for more information on Port Louis Marina.
Yacht Brokers Tying Knots
Being a yacht broker is so much more than just selling yachts. You become part of
the community, too. Chris and Chrystal from The Multihull Company (TMC) in
Grenada recently held a knot-tying workshop at their office in Secret Harbor with
local cruiser and knot expert Ernie from S/V Stonecutter. This is a skill valuable to
every sailor and TMC is happy to facilitate this project. Plus, knot tying can be fun!
Visit multihullcompany.com/about-us/offices/grenada for more information on The
Multihull Company Grenada.
Propane Fills in Dominica Are Back
Laurie Corbett reports: Stable propane fill-ups have returned to Prince Rupert Bay.
Keisha Richards, who runs the bar across from Smithy’s under the name Blue
Lagoon, will take any propane bottle left with her by Sunday evening and return
from Roseau with it filled on Monday evening. PAYS members endorse and appreciate
this service.
Be Tough with Sharkskin
Sharkskin is Sea Hawk’s traditional 45.2 percent copper-based hard modified epoxy
paint that aggressively combats all types of marine fouling, including barnacles, sea
grass, green weed, and other disruptive organisms in fresh and salt water. It has the
most effective release rate with the highest grade cuprous oxide available and can
be applied over most antifouling coatings.
For a dual-biocide boost in protection, add a pint of Biocop TF to every gallon
of Sharkskin.
For more information on Sea Hawk Paints see ad on page 10.
Clean Bottoms Go Faster
Antigua Slipway, located in English Harbour (and close to Nelson’s Dockyard), is
offering ten percent off marina docking fees from April 1st until May 2nd. Also,
cleaning your hull in preparation for racing gets you 20 percent off their haul and
launch fees if you’ve entered Antigua Sailing Week and paid your entry fee in full.
Book now by contacting the Antigua Slipway at (268) 460-1056.
Martinique Boat Show in Mid-May
Cluster Maritime Martinique, organizer of the Martinique Boat Show, has
announced that this year’s show will be held from May 14th through 17th at l’Etang
Z’Abricots Marina in the bay of Fort-de-France.
Building on the success of last year’s inaugural event, which attracted more than
60 exhibitors and nearly 3,300 visitors, the 2020 Martinique Boat Show will have 50
percent more available space across two areas covering 5,000 square metres.
Eighty exhibitors from across the Caribbean are expected to attend, including
boatbuilders, boatyards, motorboat dealers, equipment manufacturers, distributors,
and charter companies. There will be two floating docks: one dedicated to used
multihulls for sale or charter and another dedicated to used motorboats for sale.
Visitors will also be able to find out about marine industry training and apply for jobs
directly at the show, meet with business leaders, and participate in workshops.
Visit www.martinique.org/node/55939/LOIMAR972V500FHE/detail/fort-de-france/
port-de-plaisance-de-l-etang-z-abricots for more information.
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More Than 50 Cover Shots Later…
I was in Bequia back in 1995 when Bob Law and a group
of friends including Sally and Tom decided to start a free
Caribbean newspaper which became the Caribbean
Compass. As I am a sailing photographer and I happen
to have been in the right place at the right time, I have
been fortunate to supply images regularly throughout the
history of the Compass.
I saw the Compass born and I have seen it grow and
mature into an essential part of the Caribbean scene. I
would like to offer my congratulations to all at Compass
Publishing for reaching this amazing milestone and wish
you every success for the future.
Tim Wright
Photographer
www.photoaction.com