The March issue of Caribbean Compass is out! You can read it in two easy ways: use the on-page embedded ISSUU reader below or download the full PDF. Did you know we have an online archive of all past editions? See the full list of past issues here.
Ongoing Coverage of SV Simplicity Hijacked and American Sailing Couple, Presumed Dead
We have attempted to aggregate all news that offers new details about this tragedy to help our readers best understand the timeline of events in this horrific story.
RORC Caribbean 600, Grant Thorton, Caribbean Multihull wrap up, Heineken Regatta going on now!
Things that Go Bump in the Night: One Landing Craft, One Barge, One Trimaran
Read the story of a late-night disaster and repair aboard the trimaran ULTRA, who conduct humanitarian projects in the Bay Islands of Honduras.
Eco News: Sea Turtle Conservation Bonaire
Aboard Greenpeace’s Arctic Sunrise in Bonaire
Get the latest on music, festivals, and events happening in March
What to look for in the Caribbean Night Sky in March
Falmouth Freddy and the Cruising Kanes: Chapter 5
Following Falmouth Freddy? See installment #5 here!
Island Spotlight: Bequia, St. Vincent & The Grenadines
How to Advertise in Caribbean Compass Print Magazine, Newsletter and Website
Why Sailors Should Visit Dominica
Cruising Guide to the Islands: Spotlight Dominica
Caribbean Marine Weather Resources for Winter/Spring 2024
How to Submit an Article to Caribbean Compass
Caribbean Calendar of Events for March 2024
29-Mar 3 St. Maarten Heineken Regatta. https://heinekenregatta.com
1-3 ACT (Arts, Culture, Technology) Festival, Barbados. https://visitbarbados.org
3 Carnaval Dominicano grand finale, Dominican Republic
4 Public holiday in BVI (HL Stoutt’s Birthday)
5-10 Drum Fest – Fiesta del Tambor, Havana, Cuba. https://fiestadeltambor.cult.cu
7 Taste of Rum, Puerto Rico’s International Rum Festival. Puerto Rico Convention Center, San Juan
7-9 Virgin Islands Jam Fest, St. John. https://vijamfest.com
8 International Women’s Day
9 Isle of Light Music Festival, Dominican Republic. https://isleoflight.com
9-18 St. Patrick’s Festival, Montserrat
11 Public holiday in Belize (National Heroes Day)
11 Public holiday in some places (Commonwealth Day)
11-17 Superyacht Challenge Antigua. https://superyachtchallengeantigua.com
11-18 SXM electronic music festival, St. Maarten. https://sxmfestival.com
14 Public holiday in in St. Vincent & the Grenadines (National Heroes Day)
16 Taste of Virgin Gorda, BVI. https://bvifoodfete.com
16 Dinghy Championship Hoedemaker Series Day 2, St. Maarten. https://smyc.com/dinghy-season-championship
17 Public holiday in Montserrat (St. Patrick’s Day). St. Patrick’s Day Festival, Grenada
18 Public holiday in Aruba (Flag Day)
20 Vernal Equinox
21-24 St. Barths Bucket Regatta, St. Barths. https://bucketregatta.com
22 Public holiday in Puerto Rico (Emancipation Day)
22-24 Moonsplash Festival, Anguilla. https://www.bankiebanx.net
23 Crab Festival, Martinique. https://azmartinique.com/en/events/crab-fair
23-24 Antigua Laser Open. https://antiguayachtclub.com/calendar
24-1 Apr Easterval on Union Island, SVG. https://caribbeanevents.com/event/easterval-on-union-island
25 FULL MOON (Full Worm Moon)
28 Round the Rocks Race, St. John, USVI. https://stthomasyachtclub.org
29 Good Friday
29-31 St. Thomas International Regatta. https://stthomasyachtclub.org
29-31 Festival del Mar, Anguilla. https://anguilla-beaches.com/festival-del-mar-anguilla.html
29-1 Apr Oistin’s Fish Festival, Christ Church, Barbados
29-8 Apr Afro-Cuban Dance Festival, Havana. https://afrocubandancefestival.com
30 Public holiday in Trinidad & Tobago (Spiritual Baptist ‘Shouter’ Liberation Day)
31 Easter Sunday
See all events for the full year: https://caribbeancompass.com/caribbean-events-calendar/
Readers: We are always interested in our readers’ adventures, news, discoveries, and photos. Please, email your articles and ideas to editor@caribbeancompass.com. We’ll do our best to include your contribution in a future issue of the Compass! ⛵
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