ALL THE ISLANDS ARE KEEN TO MOVE ON FROM THE MISERABLE MEMORIES AND MAKE IT CLEAR THAT THE


CARIBBEAN IS VERY MUCH OPEN FOR BUSINESS and rebuilding our offices, tourist site facilities, our boats. Then mechanics and maintenance men repaired the vehicles and communication equipment. We made phone calls, sent emails, contacted the media, engaged in person to person marketing and attended boat shows etc. to inform the world that we were ready and open for business. Government collaboration and assistance from the ministry of tourism played a vital role in the possibility of this venture. Most activities took a great deal of unity, manpower and money.”


All the islands are keen to move on from the miserable memories and make it clear that the Caribbean is very much open for business. And in locations the hurricanes did not hit, such as Jamaica, Antigua and St. Lucia, prepping for the season involves, cleaning sprucing up, and painting. Marigot Bay Marina on St. Lucia recently completed a full marina upgrade which includes a brand- new Marina board walk which adds to the


durability of the structure, and a redesigned bridge that connects the Marina to the Marigot Bay resort.


Top tips The island experts recommend visiting yachts stay in close contact with yacht agents in the areas they choose to cruise. Says Simon Manley at Shore Support on St. Martin, “Weather is a huge factor in the comfort and enjoyment of guests and we spend a lot of time helping captains find calmer anchorages and adapting their itineraries on the fly.” And the other thing to remember is the paperwork. “Some boats make the mistake of assuming that checking into one island, especially in the southern Caribbean, automatically checks them into others. It’s important for captains to remember that most islands are independent sovereign states and the regulations for each port of entry must be respected to avoid penalties or fines,” explains Troy Blanchard at Marigot Bay, St.


ANCHOR CONCIERGE AND SUPER YACHT SERVICES Anchor Concierge is a one stop agency catering to all the needs of today’s high pressure yachting industry with offices at both Falmouth Harbour Marina and Antigua Yacht Club Marina. Anchor Concierge are always available to suit the yacht’s time-tables, and are on call 24/7, 12 months of the year. Their positive attitude and commitment to detail, takes the stress out of dealing with many of the government formalities. Their list of services is endless and their prices are competitive, as their slogan says, “The Answer Is YES, now what was the question?” For more details Tel: +1 268 734 3865 or visit www.anchorcsys.com


Lucia. Almost every stop on an itinerary involves clearing in and out of customs and Immigration, meaning you have to check in and leave each country at port of entry. So Nick Line, Managing Director, at Anchor Concierge & Super Yacht Services Ltd, on Antigua suggests spending a few days around each island to cut down on time dealing with formalities.


Samuel Andrews of Sam Taxi Tours Ltd on Dominica warns that yachts coming for the first time must be made aware that nationals from the following countries require a visa to enter the country: China, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Iran, Nigeria, Dominican Republic, and


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