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 on HMS Boreas in 1784, he could never have imagined the sight of 200 or more professionally crewed yachts arriving for the start of each winter season! It was these same beautifully protected natural harbours that played host to the start of recreational yachting in the Caribbean in the 1950’s, which then became the Caribbean’s prime base…

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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 range 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…

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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. In its varied history, the island was held by the French for an accumulated period of 90 years. The second Treaty of Paris in 1783, however, gave control of Carriacou to the British, who then passed it on to the government…

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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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• About Colombia

  

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

  Colombia is the fourth largest nation in South America, and is also host to the second largest population in this Latin American region. The Colombians are known for their open, genuine friendliness, kindness, and willingness to help. Colombia’s historical seafaring lineage is a testament to its strategic geographical location and it remains as a natural ‘Port of Call’ for many transiting…

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• About Cuba

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

  Cuba is the largest island in the Caribbean chain and its ‘discovery’ and occupation by Spain dates back to Christopher Columbus’s ‘New World’ voyage of 1492. Cuba’s population is estimated at approx. 13 million and the island is approx. 42,803 square miles in surface area. Cuba is strategically placed in the Caribbean chain of islands and offers a pivotal ‘stepping…

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