About/General Information in Caribbean & Central America

• About Anguilla

  

  Location: Caribbean & Central America, Anguilla Categories: About/General Information

  Anguilla rates as one of the best kept secrets of the Caribbean, frequented by few, yet lovingly enjoyed by those that do. It is an island where nature still holds onto its treasures... with 33 stunningly beautiful beaches, a choice of excellent anchorages and off-lying islands to take the boat to whilst on charter. Anguilla is a really reliable destination to include on any itinerary for guests or…

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• About Antigua

  

  Location: Caribbean & Central America, Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda, Barbuda Categories: About/General Information

  When Lord Nelson first sailed into English Harbour in 1784 on HMS Boreas, he could never have imagined how the view would transform centuries later with 200+ professionally crewed yachts arriving annually at the start of winter season! Beautiful, naturally protected harbours (such as English Harbour) played host to the start of recreational yachting in the 1950s across the Caribbean – with Antigua…

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• About Aruba, Bonaire & Curaçao

  Location: Caribbean & Central America, Aruba, Bonaire & Curaçao Categories: About/General Information

  The ABC islands consist of Aruba, Bonaire & Curacao, and are all located in the Southern Caribbean off the coast of Venezuela. They collectively form an archipelago of islands that are part of the ‘Netherlands Antilles’, with Curacao as the largest island, serving as the ‘seat of governance’ for the Netherlands Antilles (although Aruba is independent and no longer under…

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• About Barbados

  

  Location: Caribbean & Central America, Barbados Categories: About/General Information

  Notwithstanding its relatively small geographical size (of only 21 x 11 miles at its widest part), Barbados offers a myriad of top class facilities for superyachts, their owners and guests. On the waterfront, Port St. Charles offers dockage for yachts up to 250' LOA; with the further option of three large moorings outside their breakwater (suitable for superyachts in excess of 300 feet). Just to the…

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• About Barbuda

  Location: Caribbean & Central America, Antigua and Barbuda, Barbuda Categories: About/General Information

  Barbuda may well be one of the last truly undiscovered treasures of the Eastern Caribbean. At 62 square miles in area, with over 17 miles of stunning pink sandy beaches, this low-lying island (the highest point being only 125 feet above sea level) remains a suitably remote destination. Yet, lying only 27 miles north of Antigua, Barbuda is within easy reach of her ‘sister island’. The anchorages…

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• About Belize & Honduras

  Location: Caribbean & Central America, Belize & Honduras Categories: About/General Information

  We are pleased to be listing some recommended yacht agency contacts for the beautiful cruising grounds of Honduras and Belize waters, including the charming destination island of Roatan. These recommendations come directly from Captains personal referrals... and it is strongly advised that Captains use their local agent for security guidance and support.

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• About Bequia

  

  Location: Caribbean & Central America, Bequia, Saint / St.Vincent & The Grenadines Categories: About/General Information

  Of all the islands throughout the Caribbean, Bequia holds a place in the heart of many visitors, as their favourite. Prior to the construction of its airport between Friendship Bay and West Cay, Bequia's only link with the 'outside world' was by the sea…

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• About Canouan

  Location: Caribbean & Central America, Saint / St.Vincent & The Grenadines, Canouan Categories: About/General Information

  Centrally located in the Grenadines archipelago, Canouan is a gorgeous island whose name (derived from the Arawak word ‘cannoun’) means ‘turtle island’. Canouan is fringed by a beautiful horseshoe coral reef on its south east coastline, with the main town and seaport, Charlestown, located on the north side of the island. As part of St Vincent & the Grenadines’ (SVG)…

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• About Carriacou

  Location: Caribbean & Central America, Grenada, Carriacou Categories: About/General Information

  Carriacou is an island steeped in history and tradition. Having originally been inhabited by Amerindians, more contemporary epochs saw the island develop as a plantation economy. Carriacou has a famous boat building tradition which was first introduced to the island by Scottish immigrants and can still be seen first-hand in the industrious enclaves of Windward and Harvey Vale on the east coast. Indeed,…

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• About Cayman Islands

  Location: Caribbean & Central America, Cayman Islands, Grand Cayman Categories: About/General Information

  The Cayman Islands are a British Overseas Crown Colony Territory and major world offshore financial centre which can be conveniently bridged and visited on cruising itineraries between Honduras / Belize (about 500 miles to the west), Cuba (about 200 miles to the north) and Jamaica (about 180 miles to the southeast). The territory consists of three Islands; Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman.…

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