by Natalie | Jan 11, 2019 | Daily News, Features
The small Caribbean Island Nation of Antigua and Barbuda will host the 2019 Optimist World Championship with an expectation of 300 young sailors from over 50 countries. Antigua and Barbuda bid was selected over bids from China, Sir Lanka, and Tunisia, a significant...
by Natalie | Jan 11, 2019 | Daily News, Features
Golden Globe Race leader Jean-Luc Van Den Heede (FRA) has escaped the calms but now faces northerly winds which has him on a northwest course in the North Atlantic. His margin over Mark Slats (NED) has been trimmed by 70 nm and now is at 222 nm behind with 1996 nm to...
by Natalie | Jan 10, 2019 | Daily News, Features
We are pleased to share that today Caribbean Healthcare Partners, Ltd. announced the development of Waters Anchor Medical Institute, a state-of-the-art 76,000 square foot healthcare project at Christophe Harbour. Waters Anchor will offer groundbreaking services...
by Natalie | Jan 10, 2019 | Daily News, Features
Following the closure of the London Boat Show, the Düsseldorf exhibition is expected to welcome more British visitors After a run of 63 years, the January London Boat Show is no more. IBI speaks to four companies which traditionally would have been displaying their...
by Natalie | Jan 10, 2019 | Daily News, Features
St. Thomas, Virgin Islands (January 9, 2018) – Camden (ME) charter boat captain Rick Smith is free after a federal judge acquitted him today of seaman’s manslaughter in connection with the death of a crew member in 2015. Judge Curtis Gomez in the U.S. District Court...
by Natalie | Jan 10, 2019 | Daily News, Features
The tradition of rum and the sea has a long history, one that continues today at clubs and pubs that serve the sport. Certain rum drinks have a history too… In the spring of 1806, James Gosling, the oldest son of wine and spirits merchant William Gosling, set out from...
