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My love affair with Caribbean Rum
by David H. Lyman, Caribbean Compass In 1979, I was on a two-week bareboat charter in the Virgin Islands. The boat, a Morgan Out Islander, was a floating Winneb
Rescued (again) while seeking record
Andrew Bedwell wants to skipper the smallest boat ever to cross the Atlantic. He tried in 2023 but didn’t make it to first night, and his second effort in 2026
RORC claims return of Sardinia Cup
The Royal Ocean Racing Club (GBR) won the 2026 Sardinia Cup, claiming the coveted trophy ahead of the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (ITA) and RORC Gold (GBR). In th
ILCA Masters beat Father Time
One hundred fifty-nine sailors from 24 countries came for the 2026 ILCA 6 Masters World Championship on June 1-7 in Athens, Greece. The Class provides six age c
Grog made the old-fashioned way
by Mark Stevens, Caribbean Compass I am a sailor and I love the Caribbean, so naturally I also love rum. I may not boast the expertise of my fellow sailor, writ
Finding a “Needle in a Haystack”
The volunteers that host regattas can be competitive too, and this report shares a behind-the-scenes incident on the Chesapeake Bay in Annapolis, MD. We were th
Recall: Risk of drowning to users
The quality control of Helly Hansen is under question as the equipment manufacturer has issued a recall in May 2026 for its buoyancy aids that pose a risk of dr
“Vessels of opportunity” help science
The Ocean Race Europe 2025 during August and September had seven IMOCA teams compete for 4,500 nautical miles across five Legs, but it was not only about the r
2026 ISCA North American Championship
The 2026 ISCA (formerly Sunfish) North American Championship was sailed June 5-7 on Narragansett Bay off Barrington, Rhode Island. A fleet of 106 competitors fr
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