Caribbean Compass Yachting Magazine - March 2022

KEN DYER
The Caribbean’s Monthly Look at Sea & Shore
MARCH 2022 • ISSUE 318
WILFRED DEDERER
ON THE COVER:
Close racing captured by Tim Wright. After two years of postponements
and cancellations, Caribbean regattas are back in action with a full calendar
and exciting fleets! See Regatta News on page 12.
Who Needs Dinghy Docks? A benefit for many…9
New Coral Disease What it is, how to help…11
Info & Updates....................... 5
Business Briefs........................ 6
Deck View from Ti Kanot...... 9
Regatta News........................ 12
Product Postings.................... 22
Book Review.......................... 25
Meridian Passage................. 25
The Caribbean Sky............... 26
Island Birds............................. 28
Meet Marine Life................... 29
Look Out For.......................... 30
Readers’ Forum..................... 33
Calendar of Events............... 35
Caribbean Market Place..... 36
Classified Ads........................ 38
Advertisers Index.................. 38
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EC Yachting History The cradle of chartering …19
The Nicholson Sisters An evolving island legacy…20
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A Sailor’s Hike
Carriacou’s High North…24
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