The February 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.
ARC+ and ARC 2023 Arrival: As Bluewater Miles Slip By, Life Goes On
Why Sailors Should Visit Dominica
Cruising Guide to the Islands: Spotlight Dominica
Sounds+ Get the latest on music, festivals, and events happening in February
What to look for in the Caribbean Night Sky in February
Regattas & Rallies are heating up- get the latest news and results here
Caribbean Marine Weather Information Resources: Updated Jan 2024
Comprehensive Caribbean Events Calendar for February 2024
FEBRUARY
1-2 Bequia International Theater Festival: Sweet Dreams — the Music of Patsy Cline. https://tickettailor.com/events/slimgoodbodycorp/904770
1-4 Caribbean Multihull Challenge. https://caribbeanmultihullchallenge.com
4 Carnaval Dominicano, Dominican Republic (every Sunday in February)
2 World Wetlands Day. https://ramsar.org/activity/world-wetlands-day
5-6 Bequia International Theater Festival: Same Time Next Year. https://tickettailor.com/events/slimgoodbodycorp/904770
7 Public holiday in Grenada (Independence Day — celebrating Grenada’s 50th anniversary)
7-8 Bequia International Theater Festival: Darrow. https://tickettailor.com/events/slimgoodbodycorp/904770
7-13 Trinidad Carnival week. https://caribbeanevents.com/event/trinidad-carnival
9-11 Jolly Harbour Valentine’s Regatta, Antigua. https://jhycantigua.com
9-13 Semaine Nautique Internationale de Schoelcher, Martinique. https://cnschoelcher.net
11-14 Carnival in Trinidad, Martinique, Ponce (Puerto Rico), Barranquilla (Colombia), Aruba, Carriacou, Curaçao, Dominica, Haiti and St. Barts
11 Grand Carnival Parade, Oranjestad, Aruba. https://visitaruba.com/things-to-do/carnival/aruba-carnival-schedule
11-18 Holetown Festival, Barbados. https://visitbarbados.org/the-holetown-festival
12 Mas Domnik, Dominica. https://avirtualdominica.com/project/carnival-in-dominica
12-14 Carriacou Carnival “Kayak Mas.” https://ourcarriacou.com/carriacou-carnival-kayak-mas
13-19 Dancehall Week, Jamaica. https://our.today/jamaica-introduces-dancehall-week-in-february-2024
13–24 RORC Nelson’s Cup Series, Antigua. https://caribbean600.rorc.org
14 Public holiday in many places (Ash Wednesday)
14 Valentine’s Day Jump-Up, St. Croix
16 Antigua 360 RTI Race, Antigua Yacht Club. https://antigua360race.com/
17 Dinghy Championship Hoedemaker Series Day 1, St. Maarten. https://smyc.com/dinghy-season-championship/
17-18 Sweethearts of the Caribbean & Classic Regatta, BVI https://westendyachtclubbvi.com
18 Public holiday in Aruba (Flag Day)
18-23 ProCigar Festival, Dominican Republic
19-23 RORC Caribbean 600 race, Antigua. caribbean600.rorc.org
20 Public holiday in Puerto Rico & USVI (Presidents Day)
22 Public holiday in St. Lucia (Independence Day)
23 Public holiday in Guyana (Mashramani Carnival)
23-25 Union Island Conch Festival, St. Vincent & Grenadines. https://caribbeanevents.com/event/union-island-conch-festival
24 FULL MOON (Full Snow Moon)
25 Public holiday in Suriname (Liberation Day)
25 Keelboat Season Championship, Heineken Regatta Warmup, St. Maarten. https://smyc.com/keelboat-season-championship
27 Public holiday in Dominican Republic (Independence Day)
29-Mar 3 St. Maarten Heineken Regatta. https://heinekenregatta.com
Puerto Plata Carnival, Dominican Republic, the whole month of February
TBA Barcelo Desalia electronic dance music Festival, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
TBA Bocas del Toro Regatta, Panama.
TBA Island Water World’s Seminars, St. Maarten
TBA Oyster World Rally stop in Grenada. https://oysteryachts.com
See Full Caribbean Events Calendar for 2024
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