Caribbean Compass Yachting Magazine - December 2020

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Other Caribbean destinations on the “Best Overall” list are Mexico, Bonaire, the
Bay Islands of Honduras, the Cayman Islands, Belize, Cuba, Turks and Caicos and
Puerto Rico.
Read the full story at www.scubadiving.com/best-scuba-diving-places.
Dominica Yacht Service Association Welcomes New Board
The Portsmouth Association of Yacht Security & Services of Dominica would like all
stakeholders in the tourism sector, yachting world and the Portsmouth community to
join with us in welcoming its 2020-2022 Executive Board Members: President Andrew
O’Brien, Vice President Eddison Laville, Treasurer Fabien Honore, Secretary Cleave
St. Jean, PRO Kenroy Joseph, and members Max Ferrol and Lawrence Roberts.
PAYS thanks its previous board members, especially outgoing President Jeff Frank.
The Board says, “Our guiding force is projected by ethics, unity, collaboration and
compassion. With this we are adamant that the association will continue to deliver
great and positive work.”
Contact dominicapays@gmail.com for more information.
Hurricane Iota, the latest known Atlantic
hurricane ever to attain Category 5 intensity,
struck the islands of Providencia and Santa
Catalina on November 15th and 16th.
DOING
IT RIGHT
2020 Busiest Hurricane Season
since 1851
Theta became the 29th named
storm of the 2020 season, besting
the busy 2005 Atlantic hurricane
season by one named storm.
Then came Iota. 2020 stands as
the busiest Atlantic hurricane
season since records started
being kept in 1851.
“After the historic Atlantic
hurricane season of 2005, it’s
remarkable to have another
season during my career that
would reach this extreme level of
activity,” said NOAA director of
National Weather Service Louis
W. Uccellini. “NOAA’s sustained
investment in computer forecast
models, technology, observing
systems and our skilled workforce
have paid off over the last 15
years, with exponentially
improved hurricane forecasts.”
Hurricane Iota, the 30th named storm of the season and the 13th hurricane, was
latest known Atlantic hurricane ever to attain Category 5 intensity. On
November 15th and 16th, Iota struck the Colombian islands of Providencia and
Santa Catalina as a Category 5 hurricane. An estimated 98 to 99 percent of
structures on the island were damaged or destroyed, including buildings
constructed in the 15th century.
Iota, reduced to Category 4, made landfall on November 17th in northeastern
Nicaragua, approximately 15 miles (25 km) south of where Hurricane Eta made
NOAA
landfall on November 3rd, causing extensive flooding and landslides.
We’ll have updates on relief efforts at www.caribbeancompass.com and in next
month’s Compass.
Bequia’s Annual Sailors’ and Landlubbers’ Auction
The Bequia Sunshine School is a non-profit organization for children with special
needs. The annual Sailors’ & Landlubbers’ Auction has become a significant source
of income for the school and a huge source of fun for all who attend. The 2021
auction will be held at The Fig Tree restaurant on the waterfront, near the end of the
Belmont walkway, on Sunday February 7th. Viewing starts at 12:00 noon and the
auction at 1:00pm sharp. Donated food and drink will be on sale, with all proceeds
going directly to the school.
Lend your support by donating items for the auction such as boat gear, art and
handicrafts, unwanted gifts, household goods, jewelry and other new or gently used
items. Donations can be dropped off in Port Elizabeth at the school during regular
school hours or at Dockside Marine, next to the Porthole Restaurant.
If you will not be in Bequia during the 2021 season but would like to continue to
support the school please make a cash donation by visiting the donations page on
the Action Bequia website and specifying donations to the Sunshine School in the
drop down box at www.actionbequia.org/donatetoothernow.php or by sending a
cheque in any currency to the Sunshine School, PO Box 90BQ, Bequia VC0400, St
Vincent & the Grenadines.
For more information visit www.bequiasunshineschool.org or call Suzanne
at (784) 528-7444.
Caribbean Festival of Arts XV postponed to 2022
Directors of Culture across the Caribbean community have been informed by Hon.
Daryll Matthew, Minister of Sports, Culture, National Festivals, and the Arts, Antigua
and Barbuda, of a decision to postpone the hosting of the region’s premiere
cultural festival, the Caribbean Festival of Arts (CARIFESTA XV), from August 2021 to
August 2022.
CARIFESTA provides a platform for all Caribbean countries to showcase their prowess
in the performing arts and other creative fields. CARIFESTA XV in Antigua & Barbuda
will be hosted under the theme “One People. One Environment. Diverse Cultures.”
Visit www.carifesta.net for more information.
BARBADOS GOVERNMENT INFORMATION SERVICE
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THE CAREFUL ATTENTION GIVEN TO OUR CLIENTS AND THEIR BOATS IS FILLING OUR BOATYARD TO
CAPACITY AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO OFFERING YOU THE SAME SAFE AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICE.
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• Customs & Immigration and Fuel Supply are close by • Onsite Chandlery
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• GRP & Composite Fabrication • Fine Wood Work & Carpentry • Electrical Installation & Electronics • Bottom Painting, Waxing & Polishing
• Diesel & Outboard Engine Installation & Repair • Life Rafts, Safety Equipment & Inflatable Dinghy Repair
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