The March 2026 issue of Caribbean Compass is anchored by the annual Haulout Directory 2026, where contributor Lexi Fisher compares boatyards from St. Martin to Trinidad, covering safety protocols, insurance, contractor policies, and hurricane storage options—paired with a humorous companion piece, Bottoms Up in the Boatyard by Alex Duff. This month’s issue also explores Trinidad’s historic North Post Maritime Radio station and its role in regional maritime safety, introduces chef Andre Fowles’ cookbook My Jamaican Table, and features Joan Conover’s guide to how solar activity can disrupt GPS and onboard systems. Readers will also find coverage of Bonaire’s new unified conservation effort and an Island Spotlight on Carriacou’s ongoing recovery after Hurricane Beryl.
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Island Spotlight: A look at Carriacou’s continued rebuilding and recovery following Hurricane Beryl, highlighting resilience within the tri-island nation of Grenada, Carriacou, and Petite Martinique.
Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour Reimagined – Evolving from a simple stopover into a full-service marine hub, with upgraded docks, a growing waterfront mix of services and shops, and bigger plans still ahead. See what’s changing in Spanish Town—and why this longtime gateway is becoming a destination in its own right.
Lexi Fisher’s Haulout Directory 2026 is a comprehensive annual reference comparing boatyards throughout from SXM to Trinidad.
For fun, its humorous complement is “Bottoms Up in the Boatyard: A poor and passionate man’s tale”
Trinidad’s Best Kept Secret — A deep dive into the historic North Post Maritime Radio station and its centuries-long role in safeguarding Caribbean mariners.
Calling Scrub Island Your Home Port – From early-morning dock life to easy access across the Virgin Islands, see why more cruisers are choosing Scrub Island Marina as their BVI home port.
Joan Conover’s “Don’t Let Space Weather Catch You Off Guard,” unpacking how increased solar activity can disrupt GPS, AIS, and onboard systems — and what cruisers must do to stay safe during geomagnetic storms.
How to get Your Personal Weather Reports at Sea When you’re offshore, weather decisions get harder. Discover how personalized daily forecasts, routing advice, and real-time observations from other boats can help cruisers sail smarter and safer on passage.
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