Caribbean Compass Yachting Magazine - December 2021

The Caribbean’s Monthly Look at Sea & Shore
DECEMBER 2021 • ISSUE 315
CHRIS DOYLE
ON THE COVER:
Helmut Corneli’s shot of the Tobago Cays in St. Vincent & the Grenadines,
one of four countries featured in this issue where you could cruise for weeks
without wanting to leave! See stories on pages 12 through 20.
Cruises Within Borders Fewer tests, less stress 12 - 21
Info & Updates............... 5
Business Briefs................ 8
Regatta News................ 10
The Caribbean Sky....... 26
Island Birds..................... 28
Meet Marine Life........... 29
Cooking with Cruisers... 30
Look Out For.................. 32
DEPARTMENTS
Letter of the Month........ 33
Island Poets.................... 33
Readers’ Forum............. 34
Calendar of Events....... 35
Meridian Passage......... 35
Caribbean MarkPlace.. 36
Classified Ads................ 38
Advertisers Index.......... 38
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South to North Easier island hopping 22
Reliable Contacts For yacht entry protocols 24
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Happy Holidays to all from the entire Compass Crew!
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Editor.............................................Sally Erdle
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Crusty Critters Caribbean sea crabs 29
Caribbean Christmas Cuisine Hallacas to ginger beer 30
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