☀️🌊 Summer Fun, Sailing Adventures, and a Love Affair with Rum! 🍹
The June edition of Caribbean Compass is here, bringing readers a perfect blend of island culture, cruising knowledge, Caribbean history, and inspiration for the season ahead.
Rum lovers won’t want to miss contributor David Lyman’s guide to Caribbean rums and recipes, while Mark Stevens takes readers inside Grenada’s legendary River Antoine Rum Distillery in “This Grog Is Made by History,” exploring one of the Caribbean’s most fascinating and historic spirits producers. 🥃🇬🇩
For sailors, June means preparing for hurricane season. Weather expert Bill Woodroffe returns with his semi-annual update of HF and SSB weather nets, an invaluable resource for cruisers seeking reliable weather information. Denise Simpson also explores some of the Dominican Republic’s best hurricane holes and safe harbors for the months ahead. ⛵🌦️
On the cultural front, discover how Antiguan model and musician Aariana Rose Philip brought Caribbean pride to one of the world’s biggest fashion stages at the Met Gala. ✨🇦🇬
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🏝️ Island Spotlight: Marie-Galante – Just beyond Guadeloupe lies a Caribbean island that feels wonderfully untouched by time. Discover Marie-Galante’s quiet beaches, rich traditions, world-class rum, and authentic island charm.
🥃 A Ration of Grog, Made the Old-Fashioned Way
Step back in time at Grenada’s River Antoine Estate, where rum is still made much as it was centuries ago. It’s a fascinating look at Caribbean history, craftsmanship, and a spirit that remains deeply woven into island life.
🌪️ Spending Hurricane Season in the Dominican Republic – Looking for a safe place to ride out hurricane season? Denise Simpson explores some of the Dominican Republic’s most popular hurricane holes and explains why so many cruisers choose to spend the season there.
🌅 The Island That Doesn’t Close: Scrub Island Resort – While much of the Caribbean slows down in summer, Scrub Island keeps the welcome mat out year-round. Explore what makes this British Virgin Islands destination a favorite stop for sailors and island visitors alike.
⛵ Big Breeze and Great Hospitality Make the 2026 Anguilla Regatta a Success – Strong winds, close racing, and legendary island hospitality combined to make this year’s Anguilla Regatta one to remember. See why sailors keep coming back for one of the Caribbean’s most beloved sailing events.
🍹 My Love Affair with Caribbean Rum – From beach bars to hidden distilleries, David Lyman shares his lifelong romance with Caribbean rum and the islands that produce it. Along the way, you’ll discover favorite bottles, colorful stories, and a few recipes worth trying yourself.
The Caribbean Multihull Challenge delivered standout performances and close racing across all divisions, with clear class winners and a mix of favorites and surprises, while the rally side boosted participation with fun, inclusive events like a pursuit-style “race.” With strong turnout, enthusiastic newcomers, and growing appeal, the event continues to build momentum ahead of the 2027.
Strong regional turnout and close racing across ILCA and Optimist fleets for competitive weekend at the 2026 Budget Marine ILCA and Optimist Open Regatta hosted by the Antigua Yacht Club
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