The December 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.
Sleigh Ride to Martinique
Salon Nautique Martinique: The Little Boat Show that Can
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By Tad Richards
There’s no secret as to the great focal points of end-of-the-year celebration: Christmas/Chanukah/Kwanzaa, which mostly means staying home (on land or afloat) or going to Grandma’s, and New Year’s, which can mean staying onboard and watching the fireworks from a convenient anchorage, or going ashore, mingling, and celebrating with the crowds. In any event, you’ll find music and various holiday festivities throughout the month. Read More
DECEMBER 2023
3 – 4 Gustav Wilmerding Memorial Race, BVI. https://www.westendyachtclubbvi.com/post/weyc-2021_2022-race-calendar
3 – 6 Antigua Charter Yacht Show. https://www.antiguacharteryachtmeeting.com
8 FULL MOON
8 – 10 Run Barbados https://www.visitbarbados.org/runbarbados-marathon-weekend
13 Public holiday in St. Lucia (National Day)
16 – 24 Nine Mornings Festival, St. Vincent. https://discoversvg.com
16 Montserrat Carnival https://www.visitmontserrat.com/
17 O’Neal & Mundy Commodore’s Race, BVI https://www.royalbviyc.org
21 Winter Solstice
25 Public holiday in many places (Christmas Day)
26 Public holiday in many places (Boxing Day)
31 Nelson’s Pursuit Race, Antigua. https://www.antiguayachtclub.com
31 New Year’s Eve/Old Year’s Night: Fireworks in many places. Public holiday in Cuba (Year End Celebration)
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