Remembering Captain Kenneth Faulkner
It has been three years since the passing of Anegada boat captain, shipwright, and entrepreneur Kenneth Faulkner and I still…
The Mousse is Loose
The British Virgin Islands are known as ‘Natures Little Secrets,’ and for good reason; from the wide open skies to…
Supplying Safety to the Marine Industry and Beyond w/ CaribSupply
CaribSupply is the pre-eminent supplier of safety equipment, fire extinguishing agents, installations, and expertise in the BVI’s burgeoning marine leisure…
A Day to Remember Those Who Were Lost at Sea
On July 25, 2016 at 9:30am, the Maritime Museum at the Centre for Applied Studies situated in H. Lavity Stoutt…
The Mystery Surrounding the Gloria Colita
My stories have always been centred on our local vessels and events that impacted us here in the Virgin Islands.…
Emancipation Celebrations and the Origins of Sloop Racing
Emancipation is traditionally celebrated throughout the English speaking Caribbean on the first Monday of every August to mark that day…
The Joan of Arc and her role in the Great March of 1949
The Joan of Arc was our first purpose-built ferry boat. She was built in Baugher’s Bay in 1949 by Master…
Watson’s First Sloop…
He was around 16 years of age, living on Anegada and after assisting his uncle James Smith to build several…
Sailing Safe in the BVI
The British Virgin Islands has one of the safest and most beautiful cruising grounds in the world. One reason is…
The Sad Demise of Two Old Friends – Part 2
Following, last month where I bid farewell to White Squall II, there is another renowned boat that has left BVI…
Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta and Rendezvous – March 9 – 12 2016
Lavish, extravagant, luxurious – all words that can describe this annual regatta designed for the superyachts of the world. Hosted…
DataLinker – An Innovation to Change Sailing Forever
DataLinker is a new tool which acts as the interface between a vessel’s electronics and a mobile device. It collects…
The Sad Demise of Two Old Friends – Part 1
I must confess that I’m a very sentimental person. I’m capable of becoming attached to some strange objects; for instance,…
The Story of Christopher Fleming and the Culture of Smuggling
Smuggling has been an integral part of Virgin Islands’ life since the early eighteenth century. The large number of sparse…
Do you know what’s new in the character yacht industry?
Recently, due to a new law implemented in the USVI, the charter yacht industry in the BVI has become threatened…
How did Sailors Navigate in the old days?
In studying the maritime history of the Virgin Islands, one subject that has always fascinated me is how the mariners…