Caribbean Compass Yachting Magazine - June 2020

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The Caribbean’s Monthly Look at Sea & Shore
www.caribbeancompass.com
Solo Row
Record-breaker in Antigua. …13
Creating
Community
Sailors help out............ …14, 15
Island Hospitality
Why we love cruising.......... …16
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Weather Sources
Online and SSB forecasts.…20, 21
Splendid Sponges
Snorkelers’ favorites........... …30
Publisher..................................Tom Hopman
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Editor...........................................Sally Erdle
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Assistant Editor........................Tad Richards
On the cover: This painting by Grenadian artist Susan Mains captures the anticipation felt when getting ready to sail.
See more of her work at https://www.susanmainsgallery.com
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Info & Updates....................... 4
Business Briefs........................ 6
Eco-News............................... 8
Regatta News........................ 10
Y2A......................................... 12
Book Review.......................... 26
Island Birds............................. 27
The Caribbean Sky................28
Departments
Meet Marine Life................... 30
Readers’ Forum..................... 32
Look Out For.......................... 33
Meridian Passage................. 34
Calendar of Events............... 35
Caribbean Market Place..... 36
Classified Ads........................ 38
Advertisers Index.................. 38
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Art, Design & Production.........Wilfred Dederer
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Editorial Assistant…….....Liesbet Collaert
Advertising & Administration...Shellese Craigg
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