Dinghy Shopping for Caribbean Cruising: What To Look For
There are lots of options for dinghies. Here’s my advice after years of Caribbean cruising and a recent tour of new boat-show models.
Set your clocks to island time on charter around the gin-clear waters and warm breezes of the Bahamas and Caribbean.
There are lots of options for dinghies. Here’s my advice after years of Caribbean cruising and a recent tour of new boat-show models.
Smart timing and weather-savvy planning make the Thorny Path to the Caribbean smoother—and even enjoyable.
From shipwrecks to underwater sculptures, these must-visit dive sites in Grenada offer thrilling experiences for snorkelers and divers.
There’s no better way to pass the time and put fresh dinner on the table than trolling for big catch while cruising offshore.
Dominica’s lush rainforests, river adventures and seaside hospitality invite sailors to slow down, savor and explore.
From pirate caves to snorkeling around the wreck of the Rhone, the British Virgin Islands is a playground for young sailors.
ARC and ARC+ fleets complete their transatlantic journeys, celebrating victories and reflecting on challenges in Grenada and Saint Lucia.
Boaters may not celebrate the same way landlubbers do, but our holidays might be even more memorable.
From farm-to-table feasts to chocolate tours and vegan delights, discover Grenada’s rich culinary scene that makes every bite unforgettable.
A trip ashore to buy ice brings back wonderful memories about sailing in this part of the world.
Sailors will head across the Atlantic Ocean, with prizegiving scheduled in
the Caribbean in December.
The PAYS Dominica Yachting Festival introduced CW Editor-at-Large Herb McCormick to a gem of the Caribbean.
These books and apps are my go-to favorites whenever I’m trying to find my way through the Caribbean.
Our sailboat was not entirely cooperative as we tried to make our way from Bequia to St. Lucia.
Experts say we’re in the middle of an active hurricane season. Those of us who lived through Hugo know the hell this forecast portends.
Bitter End Crew Rolls Into Newport and Annapolis Boat Shows with ‘The Rambler’
The biggest mistake you can make is to let down your guard when sailing in these islands.
A preexisting condition leads to a rapidly advancing infection in the Bahamas Out Islands—and a sudden change of cruising plans.
It was a slog getting from Carriacou to Bequia, but worth it on the way to Antigua.
In the shocking aftermath of Hurricane Beryl on Carriacou, a once-idyllic Caribbean island, a cruising community rallies to rebuild.
Navigating Caribbean customs and immigration? Here are some quick tips to help you sail through customs like a pro.
How folks can donate and how sailors can help transport items.
In the Grenadines, simply cruising from one island to the next can bring you a completely different experience.
Have you thought about what options you would have ready if an intruder boarded your boat in the night?