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Who's Gonna Sing Calypso, Now Sparrow's Gone Away? - Caribbean Compass
By Tad Richards Before there was ska, or reggae, or soca, or dancehall, or any of the other myriad rhythms that have made the Caribbean a global center for innovation in music, there was calypso. Harry Belafonte, born in New York but partly raised by a grandmother in Jamaica, brought the attention of the world [...]
Book Excerpt: Harry and Me: Adventures at Sea by Melinda Schell - Caribbean Compass
Introduction by Bill Woodroffe I just finished reading a wonderful book, Harry and Me: Adventures at Sea by Melinda Schell. It is much more than wonderful, and a few words can't describe a lifetime adventure. Maureen and I were very fortunate to meet Melinda and Harry Schell in 2012 in Florida.
Caribbean Represented at Coral Reef Symposium - Caribbean Compass
Twenty-three researchers and students from the University of the Virgin Islands Center for Marine and Environmental Studies delivered 26 presentations at the 16th International Coral Reef Symposium in July 2026 in Auckland, New Zealand. The symposium, the flagship international gathering of the International Coral Reef Society, drew more than 2,100 scientists from 90 countries.
A Record Year for Coral Restoration in Antigua & Barbuda - Caribbean Compass
AnuBlue has marked its most successful year of coral restoration since its establishment in 2021, planting more than 5,800 nursery-grown corals across reefs around Antigua. This represents approximately 2.3 acres of restored reef - equivalent to nearly two American football fields. With an 84 percent survival rate recorded among planted corals at restoration sites, the [...]
Who Paid for the Buoys? - Caribbean Compass
Dear Compass, Sometime in 2025, 44 demarcation buoys went into the water at Turneffe Atoll, Belize, along the boundaries of the fish replenishment zones where extraction is prohibited. If you have sailed the atoll recently, you may have noticed them. They are the difference between a rule that exists on a chart and a rule a fisherman can see from his skiff at dawn. Belize did not pay for them.
Seasonal Yacht Migration - Caribbean Compass
I've been providing weather forecasts and routing advice to captains and pleasure cruisers/sailors for 25 years. The daily challenges are always there: staying ahead of the weather and keeping everyone well advised, especially when you're covering almost every ocean basin. One thing we can count on is the overall trends concerning when the yachts move every spring and fall.
2026 Caribbean Dinghy Championship Returns to Sint Maarten for 30th Edition - Caribbean Compass
The Caribbean Sailing Association's 30th Caribbean Dinghy Championship will bring 70 sailors from nine Caribbean nations to Sint Maarten Yacht Club from October 22 to 25, 2026. The sailors will compete in 53 boats across seven classes: Optimist, RS Quest, RS Zest, ILCA 4, ILCA 6, ILCA 7 and Sun Fast 20.
St. Vincent and the Grenadines Sends Largest-Ever Team to Caribbean Dinghy Championships - Caribbean Compass
Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines - St. Vincent and the Grenadines will make history this week as it sends its largest national sailing contingent to the Caribbean Dinghy Championships 2026, taking place from 22-25 October in Sint Maarten. The seven-member team represents a significant milestone for the sport's development in St.
2026 St. Barth Cata Cup Draws 42 Teams for 18th Edition - Caribbean Compass
The 18th St. Barth Cata Cup is scheduled for November 18 to 22, bringing 42 teams to the island for four days of F18 catamaran racing. The international fleet includes defending champions, world and European titleholders, experienced returning crews and sailors looking to improve their results.
2026 ARC and ARC+ Fleets Gather in Gran Canaria for Atlantic Crossings to the Caribbean - Caribbean Compass
More than 1,000 sailors are gathering in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria ahead of this year's ARC and ARC+ transatlantic rallies. A total of 207 boats are entered across the two fleets, which will set out on separate routes to the Caribbean in November. The ARC+ fleet of 80 boats is scheduled to depart on [...]
St. Thomas International Regatta, Three Sheets Regatta & Rally and Virgin Islands Boating Expo join forces to Debut USVI Sailing Week April 8-11, 2027 - Caribbean Compass
St. Thomas International Regatta, Three Sheets Regatta & Rally and Virgin Islands Boating Expo join forces for four days of racing, cruising, yacht shopping and shoreside festivities ST. THOMAS, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS - Three of the U.S. Virgin Islands' signature sailing and boating events will come together April 8-11, 2027, for the inaugural USVI Sailing [...]
AnuBlue Marks Record Year for Coral Restoration in Antigua & Barbuda - Caribbean Compass
ANTIGUA & BARBUDA - AnuBlue has marked its most successful year of coral restoration since its establishment in 2021, planting more than 5,800 nursery-grown corals across reefs around Antigua. The work represents approximately 2.3 acres of restored reef - nearly the equivalent of two American football fields.
Caribbean Compass - October 2026 - Caribbean Compass
🌊 This month we present the 30th Caribbean Dinghy Championship in St. Maarten, the role of A.I. in an offshore emergency (part two), an engrossing fictional tale of survival at sea, and how to handle regulations around taking Fido cruising with you in the islands.
Island Spotlight: The Saintes - Caribbean Compass
Story and Photos by Lexi Fisher and Chris Doyle The Saintes are some of our favorite islands in the Eastern Caribbean. They have a distinct identity shaped by centuries of island life: fishing traditions, French language and culture, and Caribbean rhythms that are entirely their own.
It's a Marvelous Night for a Moondance - Caribbean Compass
Dear Compass: When we bought our Catalina 36 in 2008/09, our intention was for her to become part of a sailing school (Kidz at Sea) and day-charter business. At the time, this was a niche that was still largely open in St. Maarten. Little did we know that this sweet Catalina 36 would go on to [...]
ON MY MIND: The Caribbean's Next Great Economic Opportunity - Caribbean Compass
By Chevanev Charles, Esq. Imagine you are anchored 100 nautical miles off the coast of a Caribbean island. No storms on the horizon, the sun is almost in twilight, and your fishing line makes a clear sound as it disappears in the blue water. Beneath your boat lies an unseen and surprisingly complex frontier.
Creative Waves: Art and Imagination in the BVI - Caribbean Compass
Story and photos by Claudia Colli When I stepped through the door at Creative Waves, I entered a world brimming with color and vitality. A self-described "arts hub," Creative Waves is located within a single large room at Road Reef Plaza in Tortola, in the British Virgin Islands.
Book Excerpt: Soggy Dollar Daze: Our Decade of Owning a Famous Piece of Paradise. Part 2 - Caribbean Compass
by Bruce Donath, photographs by the author Editor's note: In 1995, a married couple decided to chuck it all and buy a legendary but challenging slice of paradise: a bar in Jost van Dyke in the British Virgin Islands. This is their story. We were finishing our 18th day as owner/managers of the Soggy Dollar [...]
Smooth Sailing with Pets - Caribbean Compass
Story and photos by Kathleen Gallagher It is all smooth sailing in the Caribbean - until it isn't. When a pet is cruising with you, plans can unravel remarkably fast. The yacht was provisioned, the route plotted, and the owners were ready to leave Miami for a long-awaited Caribbean season.
SVG Youth Sailing Champions Named at Calliaqua Bay - Caribbean Compass
The Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Sailing Association held its KGroup National Youth Championships 2026 at Calliaqua Bay, with seven races in the Optimist, ILCA 4 and ILCA 6 classes. Twelve-year-old Nigel Tash won the Optimist championship, while 14-year-old Jordi Lewis took the ILCA 4 title.
Dasent, Weinhardt Vault onto World Stage - Caribbean Compass
It was an eventful summer for 15-year-old Kai Marks-Dasent. In April, he completed a 70-mile solo sail from St. Vincent to Grenada (Compass, July 2026). From July 24-August 8 he competed at the Central American and Caribbean Games, and immediately began preparing to head for Aarhus, Denmark, to represent St.
SVG Sailors Doublehand at Summer Games - Caribbean Compass
Young sailors Scarlett Hadley and Kai Marks-Dasent represented St. Vincent and the Grenadines in the i420 class at the summer 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Competing against some of the region's most experienced sailors in a series of 12 races, Scarlett and Kai finished sixth overall.
Book Excerpt: Hurricane Force - Caribbean Compass
Editor's note: Tom Cunliffe's career as an award-winning author of over 25 technical books and the star of two BBC series on sailing is capped by his first novel, Hurricane Force, about the watery adventures of solo sailor Ian Hordle. Alexander McCall Smith (No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency) has written, "Tom Cunliffe is set to become the Dick Francis of the sea. This highly readable novel is nail-bitingly exciting as well as being very well-written.
Antigua Donkeys Find a Home - Caribbean Compass
Story and photos by Ian Stalker Antigua's Donkey Sanctuary, part of the Antigua & Barbuda Humane Society, was created in the early 1990s, after recognition that there was a donkey overpopulation problem, and that early solutions - shipping them off the island - were unsatisfactory and often inhumane.
Environmental Reporting Gains Recognition - Caribbean Compass
RJRGleaner Communications Group's Romardo Lyons and Barbadian journalist Esther Jones have repeated as the Caribbean Broadcasting Union/The Nature Conservancy (CBU/TNC) winners in the two environmental reporting categories of the 2026 Caribbean Media Awards. Jones earned the award for excellence in environmental reporting on coral reefs, sponsored by TNC's Caribbean division, for her investigative story titled [...]
When HAL Became Part of the Crew: Part Two - Caribbean Compass
By Joan Conover, with Captain Michele Frost. Photos by Bill and Michele Frost When the 42-foot aluminum OVNI Wavelength entered Bermuda, the immediate danger had passed. The damaged steering system had held together long enough to reach safe harbor, but once the steering pedestal was opened, it became clear that the voyage's challenges were only beginning. The steering casualty was far more than a broken part. Offshore emergencies rarely remain isolated.
Ripples to Waves Needs Whale Watchers - Caribbean Compass
Ripples to Waves, a Vincentian nonprofit, is calling on whale- and dolphin-watchers to be a part of its research team. The organization is inviting all ocean users to contribute to its ongoing research on the whales and dolphins (cetaceans) of St. Vincent and the Grenadines by volunteering a vessel for a day of field surveys [...]
Eco Focus: Two-and-a-half centuries of rainforest protection in Tobago - Caribbean Compass
By Janine Mendes-Franco Editor's note: This story is part of Global Voices 2026 Spotlight series, "Global Crisis, Local Solutions," which offers stories of resistance and successful climate action, insight into how communities in the global south are fighting back against the crisis, analysis of what this might mean for future generations, and more.
Antigua and Barbuda Yachting and Marine Association Unveils Action-Packed 2026-27 Sailing Calendar - Caribbean Compass
From offshore racing and classic yachts to dinghies, superyachts and community regattas, Antigua and Barbuda is preparing for another busy season on the water. The Antigua and Barbuda Yachting and Marine Association (ABYMA) has released its event calendar for the 2026-27 yachting season, bringing together many of the Caribbean's best-known sailing events alongside local racing, [...]
Holidays in the BVI: Unwrap the Island's Special Gift - Caribbean Compass
Partner Content Holiday season looks a little different on a private island. Standing in juxtaposition to the rest of the world, at Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina, the holidays arrive slowly, taking time to stop and breathe in every moment. It's a slightly less traditional gift of the season, one that asks for nothing [...]
A Marina. A Boatyard. And now, a Destination in the Making. - Caribbean Compass
As the boating season approaches, a familiar energy begins to return to Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour. After a summer of haul-outs, maintenance, and a little well-deserved "spa time," the boats are getting ready to return to the water. Crews and guests are making their way back, and the yacht harbour is beginning to hum with the anticipation of another winter season.
Caribbean Compass - September 2026 - Caribbean Compass
🌊 The September 2026 edition of Caribbean Compass is here! This month, we take you soaring over St. George's Harbour in Grenada and beneath the surface of the water to a spotted eagle ray reef sculpture at Scrub Island in the British Virgin Islands.
Reader's Forum: Trapped Sailors in Carriacou Respond - Caribbean Compass
Dear Compass: A recent article was published in the Grenadian press regarding the boats being trapped at Tyrell Bay Marina. A spokesperson for the landowners claimed that the family representative who came to see us during the construction of the fence had previously informed us that we could relaunch our boats before access was closed, and that we had refused to do so. He also claims that some of us were condescending and were supposedly surprised to learn that Black people could own land.
Considering Caribbean yacht ownership? Here's what you need to know - Caribbean Compass
Partner Content One of the most surprising things about buyers of sailing boats over 30 feet is that not all are experienced sailors. Increasingly, newcomers are drawn to Caribbean yacht ownership for a different lifestyle sustained through charter income or the prospect of learning a new skill to enjoy an adventurous retirement.
St. Lucia: Where Adventure Awaits - Caribbean Compass
Partner Content St. Lucia has long captured the hearts of travelers seeking the essence of the Caribbean-a place where emerald peaks meet sparkling blue seas. In 2026, the island reaffirms its status as a premier destination, blending adventure, relaxation, and the unique flavor of St. Lucian life.
Talk Explores Future of Agritourism in the USVI - Caribbean Compass
As conversations continue around the future of agriculture in the U.S. Virgin Islands, one St. Thomas entrepreneur is making the case that the future of farming lies not only in what farmers grow, but in the experiences they create. Lee Steiner, founder of The Hideaway at Hull Bay and a licensed commercial farmer, told the [...]
The Launching of Free - Caribbean Compass
Editor's note: "The Launching of Free" originally appeared in the January 2016 issue of Caribbean Compass (www.caribbeancompass.com/online/january16compass_online.pdf). It is reprinted here as a tribute to an historic and ongoing Caribbean traditional industry. Free in St. Barth is still owned by Thierry de Badereau and still racing. The winner of the West Indies Regatta in 2016, she showed she had lost nothing when she claimed victory in the same race in 2024.
Grenadines Seabird Nesting Site Reclaimed - Caribbean Compass
The successful removal of dozens of invasive goats from Battowia in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, site of one of the Caribbean's most important seabird nesting colonies, is a major milestone for the Grenadines Seabird Restoration Project implemented by EPIC and its partners. For years, free-roaming non-native goats have damaged the island's fragile ecosystem by [...]
Aruba Regatta Brings Community Together - Caribbean Compass
By Robbie Ferron The Aruba Regatta, which celebrated its 16th year in July, continues to bring together the island's sailing community and celebrate Aruba's strong maritime heritage with an event especially important for local sailors. The Sunfish class remains the regatta's most popular fleet, having been well established in Aruba and neighboring Curaçao for many [...]
OECS News - Caribbean Compass
H.E. Yenielys Vilma Regueiferos Linares has been accepted as Cuba's new ambassador to the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS). Upon accepting her accreditation, OECS Director General Dr. Didacus Jules thanked Cuba for maintaining remarkably consistent relations with the OECS built on respect and solidarity.
Antigua and Barbuda Art Week Returns - Caribbean Compass
The fourth edition of Antigua and Barbuda Art Week will take place from November 11-18, 2026. This year's program includes a unique public art installation, a retrospective exhibition celebrating artist Maria Ross Iztueta (1934-2024), expanded exhibition spaces, and a growing calendar of experiences designed to encourage residents and visitors to experience Antigua and Barbuda through [...]
Coming Home to Grenada - Caribbean Compass
For 14 years, my husband, James, and I have been living aboard full-time with our kids: Tormentina, Raivo, Pearl, Tarzan, Jade and Atlas, ages 16, 14, 12, 9, 6 and 4. They always contribute immensely to our sailing program, but on our most recent passage - from South America to the Caribbean aboard our 50-foot trimaran, Thunderbird - it was as if all the knowledge the kids had gained over the years shifted perfectly into place.
Appointment to Green Fins Advocacy Post Announced - Caribbean Compass
The Reef-World Foundation has appointed Dr. Alex Brylske as Green Fins Development Lead - North America & Caribbean. In this role, Brylske will support development, stakeholder engagement, and funding mobilization to expand the implementation of the Green Fins initiative across the region. Working in close coordination with The Reef-World Foundation, he will help establish regional [...]
Nevis Mango Festival - Caribbean Compass
The 2026 Nevis Mango Festival, held July 2-5, welcomed over 5,000 attendees, an increase of 1,000 over the previous year, for four days of food, music, and island spirit. Highlights were a waterfront cocktail hour at the Four Seasons Resort featuring mango-infused cocktails and a three-course dinner concluding with the gift of a personalized menu [...]
Change Is in the Wind for St. Thomas International Regatta - Caribbean Compass
The 2027 St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR) takes place from April 8-11, 2027, instead of the customary Easter weekend. At the same time, recognizing one of the sport's fastest-growing disciplines, STIR is adding open wing foiling to its existing slate of classes. New too is the Three Sheets Distance Race & Rally division, which moves [...]
Book Excerpt: Soggy Dollar Daze: Our Decade of Owning a Famous Piece of Paradise, Part 1 - Caribbean Compass
from the book by Bruce Donath, photographs by the author Editor's note: In 1995, a married couple decided to chuck it all and buy a legendary but challenging slice of paradise: a bar in Jost van Dyke in the British Virgin Islands. This is their story.
Historic Fleet of Boats Given New Life for Grenadine Communities - Caribbean Compass
Six sailing boats that spent more than 25 years in storage at a British Army base have been successfully shipped to St. Vincent and the Grenadines and delivered to the Grenadine islands of Canouan, Mayreau, and Union Island, where they will help support and develop sailing opportunities for local communities.
Nevis Film Commission Brings in Tides of Temptation - Caribbean Compass
The Nevis-set suspense drama series, executive-produced by Taye Diggs, premiered July 7 as the Lifetime network's first microdrama. The series follows Constance (Mea Wilkerson), a young woman caught between her controlling brother Malik and volatile boyfriend Wes, whose world is upended when ambitious athlete Jamal (Swag Boy Q) enters her life.
Trunk Bay Named the World's No. 1 Beach - Caribbean Compass
Beach.com, the online travel guide known for its data-driven beach rankings, has chosen the U.S. Virgin Islands' Trunk Bay as Number One on its list of the world's best beaches. Trunk Bay, on St. John, was cited for its crystal-clear turquoise waters, picturesque mountain backdrop, powder-soft white sand, and world-famous underwater snorkeling trail.
Coordinated Effort Targets Sargassum Solutions - Caribbean Compass
Across the Eastern Caribbean, sargassum seaweed has long been a critical challenge for coastal communities, marine ecosystems, and local economies. Now a study tour through Martinique and Guadeloupe is shaping a more coordinated regional response. Susana Agüero, EU Program manager for Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean States, the OECS, and CARICOM/CARIFORUM, demonstrated Martinique's integrated approach - [...]
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