🌊 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.
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⛵️Coming Home to Grenada — Somira Sao: After a 5,000-nautical-mile voyage and a broken spreader force the Sao-Burwick family to turn back, Grenada becomes more than a repair stop—it’s a place where six young sailors reconnect with memories and a beloved corner of their cruising life.
🏝️🍹Island Spotlight Mustique: Cruising the Grenadines’ Most Exclusive Hideaway. Famous for celebrity villas and pristine bays, this untouched paradise balances high-end privacy with wild island trails—here’s how to navigate its moorings and anchorages like a pro. 🧭✨
🌴⛵ St. Lucia: Where Adventure Awaits -From the soaring Pitons and lush rainforest trails to colorful reefs, beautiful beaches and vibrant Creole culture, St. Lucia offers something for every Caribbean traveler. For sailors, Rodney Bay Marina provides a world-class base with full-service facilities, dining, shopping, boatyard services and easy access to everything the island has to offer. Discover why St. Lucia belongs on your Caribbean cruising list.
⛵ The Launching of Free follows an entire Carriacou village as it carries a magnificent hand-built sloop from shore to sea, preserving generations of craftsmanship one timber, tradition and triumphant pull at a time.
⛵🌴 Thinking About Owning a Yacht in the Caribbean? Buying a yacht can open the door to island-hopping adventures—and, with the right charter program, potentially help offset ownership costs. Before taking the plunge, consider where you’ll keep the boat, ongoing maintenance, insurance, charter management, owner-use restrictions, and even your eventual exit strategy. Here’s what prospective Caribbean yacht owners should know before buying.Caribbean Marine Weather Resources – Shortwave Weather Nets & Websites updated for Summer/Fall 2026
🤖⛵ Wavelength: When HAL Became Part of the Crew: Two days before setting sail for the Caribbean, the crew of Wavelength installed an experimental AI assistant—never imagining how quickly it would be tested during one of the season’s most difficult offshore departures.
🍹🏝 Book Excerpt: Soggy Dollar Daze — Bruce Donath: In this excerpt from his memoir, Bruce Donath recalls the exhilarating—and terrifying—early days of buying the famous Sandcastle Resort and Soggy Dollar Bar on Jost Van Dyke, including facing a tropical storm just days after taking over!
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