Caribbean Compass Yachting Magazine February 2017

BUSINESS BRIEFS
Barbados Yachting Moves Ahead
As reported in the Barbados Advocate newspaper on December 23rd, 2016,
Barbados continues to make a successful return to yachting tourism while broadening
the opportunity for more visitor arrivals and spending on the island. Peter Gilkes,
Consultant for Yachting Development to Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc., told the
Barbados Advocate that the island’s yachting programme is moving ahead steadily
by way of Government support.
BARBADOS CRUISING CLUB
Last month, Barbados hosted the 2017 edition of the annual Mount Gay Round the
Island Race Series (www.mountgayrumroundbarbadosrace.com). In May, the
island will host the OK Dinghy World Championship (http://2017.okworlds.org) and in
June will welcome the Finn World Masters Championship (www.finnworldmaster.
com). Gilkes pointed out, “These two events should place 350 boats in Carlisle Bay
and we expect around 750 to 800 persons on the island over the three weeks of
hosting the events.”
Gilkes said the island’s yachting programme has been receiving the support of the
Minister and Ministry of Tourism and International Transport, and Barbados Tourism
and Marketing Incorporated. In addition to hosting major sailing events, the removal
of Import Duty on equipment for charter fishing and coastal cruise boats and the
removal of the duty on visiting yachts staying more than six months in Barbados
have also contributed to the recreational marine industry’s growth on the island.
Read more at www.barbadosadvocate.com/news/potential-market
Doyle Offshore Sails’ 30th Anniversary in Barbados
Joanne Lammens reports: Yes, we are now 30 years in Barbados and we celebrate
it with the inauguration of our new Building #4 that is dedicated to big sails!
We are boasting a different production system, where a dedicated team of sailmakers
is building each sail, as opposed to the production-line system used in our
existing #1, #2 and #3 buildings. This new manufacturing technique is designed to
shorten our delivery times, as the construction of bigger sails will not hold up
production of our mid-sized sails.
If you need a quote, phone (246) 423-4600 and ask for Jo,
or e-mail joanne@doylecaribbean.com.
All the best for 2017!
For more information on Doyle Sails see ad on page 4
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‘Barbados 50’ boats in the Carenage at Bridgetown, Barbados
In December, a fleet of 55 yachts sailed from Europe to Barbados in the Barbados
50 Transatlantic Rally (cornellsailing.com), organized by Jimmy Cornell. Gilkes
recalled that Barbados had worked with Jimmy Cornell back in 1986 when he was
the founder of the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) and that “we have not played
host to any such type of [yacht rally] event since 1989 until the hosting of the
Barbados 50”.
Now in St. Lucia: Achilles Hypalon Inflatables
Joanna Andrew reports: As we at International Inflatables Ltd. in St. Lucia endeavor
to provide the best inflatables to you, our clients, we have recently launched our
brand-new line of Achilles Hypalon boats. For the first time in St. Lucia, an affordable
and durable inflatable! We are sincerely concerned about the happiness of every
customer and their safety at sea. With this in mind we introduce to you our meticulously
handcrafted, lightweight roll-up featuring Wood/Achilles CSM fabric floor with
a solid transom. They deliver surprisingly large load and person capacities. Easy to
carry, easy to set up, easy to store, Achilles boats are resistant to chemicals,
extreme temperatures, and ultraviolet light.
Over the years International Inflatables have amassed a wealth of knowledge
regarding the best inflatables to suit your needs. We also carry Zodiac and AB
inflatable boats and liferafts.
Let us help you get the best inflatable today; if you want to trade in your old
dinghy, not a problem. Our professional staff will help you get a brand new boat to
replace your old one. Visit http://internationalinflatables.com, call (758) 450-8622, or
check us out on Facebook www.facebook.com/InternationalInflatablesltd.
We, the management and staff at International Inflatables, would like to thank our
customers for their patronage through the years and wish you all the best in 2017.
For more information on International Inflatables see ad in Market Place section,
pages 41 through 43.
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