l3eaving a boat in the Northern Caribbean

[Biscay 36]

any recommendations fo leaving a boat afloat for a month, about March in St Marten, Antigua, Guadaloupe etc? Price and security are concerns. Thanks

 

[PhilipH]

All three are feasible - depends on 1. where you are going when you leave the boat (flights?) and 2. whether you want a marina or mooring. Some moorings at Jolly Harbour, Antigua as well as a marina. We have used the marina - it's fine. Don't know about moorings elsewhere. Prices tend to be much of a muchness.

 

[TerryMac]

Would recommend Cat Club in Antigua http://www.catamaranmarina.com/

Good security in a well sheltered harbour / marina. Good access to UK flights from airport

 

[Jeannius]

If you are going to be getting towards hurricane season Port de Plaisance in Sint Maarten Lagoon is a great place. Caters to the Megayachts during the high season but they've all left by May.

So, you can get reasonable rates, good security and, typically, an 80ft x 80ft berth all to yourself. Successfully rode out a category 3 hurricane there back in 2008.

 

[Palarran]

Yes, I have a very good recommendation.

Take your boat to Oyster Pond on St. Maarten. Captain Olivers is the marina and I have two friends that I can recommend to watch your boat. They are on the docks every day. There are two security men on patrol at night. It is also a very good hurricane hole. The price is very reasonable.

Call Pascal the dock master.
http://www.captainolivers.com/MarinaCharters.html

I can give you my friends name if you are actually going there. I kept Palarran there for over two years and it worked very well. They can also do many repairs for a super price.

 

[TQA]

March is well outside hurricane season so ignore hurricane comments.

St Marten I would use the FRENCH side of Simpson bay lagoon some moorings and there is dockage in a couple of Marinas. The Dutch side is pricier.

Antigua my choice would be Falmouth Harbour but Jolley harbour would be good as well, both have moorings and dockage.

Guadaloupe Point a Pitre has a good marina. Not sure about mooring buoys.