Caribbean Compass Yachting Magazine - November 2020
Welcome to Caribbean Compass, the most widely-read boating publication in the Caribbean! THE MOST NEWS YOU CAN USE - feature articles on cruising destinations, regattas, environment, events... Welcome to Caribbean Compass, the most widely-read boating publication in the Caribbean! THE MOST NEWS YOU CAN USE - feature articles on cruising destinations, regattas, environment, events...
NOVEMBER 2020 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 2 SERIOUS STRENGTH FOR THE LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICE NOW STARTING FROM 232. .50 US$ CARIB MARINE 310 WATTS SOLAR PANEL Mono-crystalline solar panels give the most output for the least space. Long term reliability comes from high quality materials assembled into strong anodized aluminum frames under conditions of strict quality control. NOW STARTING FROM 102 .64 US$ LEATHERMAN OHT: THE FIRST EVER, 100% ONE-HAND-OPERABLE MULTI-TOOL This industry-first tool features spring-loaded pliers and wire-cutters so you don’t tire your hand adjusting and readjusting your grip. PROPGLIDE FOUL-RELEASE COATING FOR YOUR PROPELLER(S) AND RUNNING GEAR This super slick coating keeps your propellers clean from marine growth for extended periods of time, it will increase fuel efficiency and the performance of any vessel. NOW STARTING FROM 2,595 .00 US$ NOW STARTING FROM 2,597 .00 CARIB MARINE ALUMINUM DOUBLE FLOOR RIB MODEL SR290 - 9’6” Designed to deliver the perfect balance of functionality and performance. Made in Orca 215 hypalon material. US$ NOW STARTING FROM 98 .10 US$ CARIB MARINE FIBERGLASS SINGLE FLOOR RIB MODEL MX310 - 10’3” A new LEGEND is born, The best offer in its class with unsurpassed qualities. Made in Achilles T10 hypalon material. CHECK OUT CARIBMARINE.COM For all models Exclusively distributed by BUDGET MARINE NOW STARTING FROM 27 .00 US$ NOW STARTING FROM 74 .90 US$ NOW STARTING FROM 20 .16 US$ ECOWORKS THE CONCENTRATE POWER TO SAVE THE OCEANS Biodegradable - Eco-solvents Plant based ingredients - VOC free Phosphate and chemical free. Oil & water separator friendly Safe for the ocean. Low sudsing formula. High concentrate, requires dilution. Non-flammable. NOW STARTING FROM 122 .85 US$ CARIB MARINE INFLATABLE LIFE JACKET A life jacked that focusses on safety and comfort. Designed to automatically inflate when immersed in water at affordable price. Prices shown are based on St Maarten Export Price List - Prices may vary per location areas BUDGET MARINE SOLAR POWER NAVIGATION LIGHT A great solution for your tender. Choice of tricolor, all-around white or flashing. The Caribbean’s Leading Chandlery MARLOW DOCK LINE, 14MM BLUE OCEAN RECYCLED PET BLACK 9/16" X 40' Ultra strong nature friendly docking line made out of PFT’s collected from the ocean. ANTIGUA | ARUBA | BONAIRE | CARRIACOU | CURAÇAO | GRENADA ST. KITTS | ST. MAARTEN | ST. THOMAS | TRINIDAD www.budgetmarine.com
KEN DYER The Caribbean’s Monthly Look at Sea & Shore www.caribbeancompass.com NOVEMBER 2020 • NUMBER 302 Key Entry Protocols See Info & Updates......................4 Business News It’s getting busy!.......................…8 Regatta Scene Heading for the line...................10 Caribbean Insurance? Coverage is available..........12 - 15 RAY JASON Step (way!) Up to eyeball navigation....................6 The Silvery Fishes Open-water camouflage.............22 ¡Gracias, Banditos! Cruising mishap turns happy....26 Info & Updates....................... 4 Business Briefs........................ 8 Regatta News........................ 10 Product Postings.................... 17 The Caribbean Sky............... 18 Book Review.......................... 20 Our Island Birds..................... 21 Publisher..................................Tom Hopman tom@caribbeancompass.com Editor...........................................Sally Erdle sally@caribbeancompass.com Assistant Editor........................Tad Richards DEPARTMENTS Meet Marine Life................... 22 Look Out For.......................... 23 Readers’ Forum..................... 24 Calendar of Events............... 27 Caribbean Market Place..... 28 Classified Ads........................ 30 Advertisers Index.................. 30 Caribbean Compass is published monthly by Compass Publishing Ltd., The Valley, Anguilla, British West Indies. Tel: (784) 457-3409, Fax: (784) 457-3410, compass@caribbeancompass.com, www.caribbeancompass.com Art, Design & Production.........Wilfred Dederer wide@caribbeancompass.com Editorial Assistant…….....Liesbet Collaert Advertising & Administration...Shellese Craigg shellese@caribbeancompass.com Caribbean Compass welcomes submissions of articles, news items, photos and drawings. See Writers’ Guidelines at www.caribbeancompass.com. Send submissions to sally@caribbeancompass.com. We support free speech! But the content of advertisements, columns, articles and letters to the editor are the sole responsibility of the advertiser, writer or correspondent, and Compass Publishing Ltd. accepts no responsibility for any statements made therein. Letters and submissions may be edited for length and clarity. ©2020 Compass Publishing Ltd. All rights reserved. No reproduction, copy or transmission of this publication, except short excerpts for review purposes, may be made without written permission of Compass Publishing Ltd. ISSN 1605 - 1998 On the cover: Many cruisers are currently concerned about yacht insurance in the Caribbean. David Lyman and Don Street survey the situation in articles starting on page 12. Photo by Wilfred Dederer Compass covers the Caribbean! From Cuba to Trinidad, from Panama to Barbuda, we’ve got the news and views that sailors can use. We’re the Caribbean’s monthly look at sea and shore. ‘Compass is very professional, well balanced, and a highly useful source of a wide range of information.’ — Readers’ Survey respondent NOVEMBER 2020 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 3 Cartagena Santa Marta Bocas del Toro
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NOVEMBER <strong>2020</strong> CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 2<br />
SERIOUS STRENGTH<br />
FOR THE LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICE<br />
NOW<br />
STARTING FROM<br />
232. .50<br />
US$<br />
CARIB MARINE<br />
310 WATTS SOLAR PANEL<br />
Mono-crystalline solar panels<br />
give the most output for the least space.<br />
Long term reliability comes from<br />
high quality materials assembled into<br />
strong anodized aluminum frames<br />
under conditions of strict quality control.<br />
NOW<br />
STARTING FROM<br />
102 .64<br />
US$<br />
LEATHERMAN<br />
OHT: THE FIRST EVER,<br />
100% ONE-HAND-OPERABLE<br />
MULTI-TOOL<br />
This industry-first tool features<br />
spring-loaded pliers and wire-cutters<br />
so you don’t tire your hand<br />
adjusting and readjusting your grip.<br />
PROPGLIDE<br />
FOUL-RELEASE COATING FOR<br />
YOUR PROPELLER(S) AND RUNNING GEAR<br />
This super slick coating keeps your propellers clean from<br />
marine growth for extended periods of time, it will increase fuel efficiency<br />
and the performance of any vessel.<br />
NOW<br />
STARTING FROM<br />
2,595 .00<br />
US$<br />
NOW<br />
STARTING FROM<br />
2,597 .00<br />
CARIB MARINE<br />
ALUMINUM DOUBLE FLOOR RIB<br />
MODEL SR290 - 9’6”<br />
Designed to deliver the perfect balance<br />
of functionality and performance.<br />
Made in Orca 215 hypalon material.<br />
US$<br />
NOW<br />
STARTING FROM<br />
98 .10<br />
US$<br />
CARIB MARINE<br />
FIBERGLASS SINGLE FLOOR RIB<br />
MODEL MX310 - 10’3”<br />
A new LEGEND is born,<br />
The best offer in its class with<br />
unsurpassed qualities.<br />
Made in Achilles T10 hypalon material.<br />
CHECK OUT<br />
CARIBMARINE.COM For all models<br />
Exclusively distributed by BUDGET MARINE<br />
NOW<br />
STARTING FROM<br />
27 .00<br />
US$<br />
NOW<br />
STARTING FROM<br />
74 .90<br />
US$<br />
NOW<br />
STARTING FROM<br />
20 .16<br />
US$<br />
ECOWORKS<br />
THE CONCENTRATE POWER<br />
TO SAVE THE OCEANS<br />
Biodegradable - Eco-solvents<br />
Plant based ingredients - VOC free<br />
Phosphate and chemical free.<br />
Oil & water separator friendly<br />
Safe for the ocean. Low sudsing<br />
formula. High concentrate,<br />
requires dilution. Non-flammable.<br />
NOW<br />
STARTING FROM<br />
122 .85<br />
US$<br />
CARIB MARINE<br />
INFLATABLE LIFE JACKET<br />
A life jacked that focusses on<br />
safety and comfort.<br />
Designed to automatically<br />
inflate when immersed in water<br />
at affordable price.<br />
Prices shown are based on St Maarten Export Price List - Prices may vary per location areas<br />
BUDGET MARINE<br />
SOLAR POWER NAVIGATION LIGHT<br />
A great solution for your tender.<br />
Choice of tricolor, all-around white<br />
or flashing.<br />
The <strong>Caribbean</strong>’s<br />
Leading Chandlery<br />
MARLOW<br />
DOCK LINE, 14MM BLUE OCEAN<br />
RECYCLED PET BLACK 9/16" X 40'<br />
Ultra strong nature friendly docking line<br />
made out of PFT’s collected from the ocean.<br />
ANTIGUA | ARUBA | BONAIRE | CARRIACOU | CURAÇAO | GRENADA<br />
ST. KITTS | ST. MAARTEN | ST. THOMAS | TRINIDAD<br />
www.budgetmarine.com
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