Balearia estima que este martes estará de nuevo en servicio el ferry de bandera chipriota “Denia Ciutat Creativa” (IMO 9019054), después de que a las 22.40 horas el pasado domingo se produjera un incendio en la sala de máquinas, que la naviera cataloga de conato, cuando se encontraba a unas siete millas del puerto de Valencia, en viaje a Ibiza.
La rápida actuación de la tripulación de máquinas consiguió resolver la situación y el capitán tomó la decisión “por precaución” de volver al puerto de partida, informa la edición digital de diariodeibiza.com. Pasajeros, coches y camiones...
Once upon a time, sailboats didn’t have batteries. Sailors were happy. They smiled. And they spent their money on important things—like members of the opposite sex, rum drinks, and (best of all) exotic combinations of the two.
Then Eve offered the apple to Adam. And batteries came aboard recreational sailing craft. And a dark cloud has hovered over us yachties ever since.
The original battery was a lead/acid affair—lead, to hurt your lower back; acid to ruin your clothes and yacht interior. Yes, they held a charge… for about as long as it took to transfer them from your...
The Bahamas & Caribbean are a hotbed of history, culture, and celebrity. Museums honoring all of these are fun to explore when ashore. Here is a sampling of six to not miss:
Junkanoo World Museum & Arts Center 1. Junkanoo World Museum & Arts Center.Try on costumes, learn how to use cowbells and goat-skin drums, and participate in an authentic Junkanoo ‘Rush’ at this museum on Horseshoe Drive in Nassau, Bahamas. “Our amazing little museum represents a glimpse of our festive and colorful Bahamian culture. Here, our guests can view the many...
It can’t spin straw into gold, but it can turn seawater into fresh drinking water. Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), in Boston, USA, have developed a portable desalination unit. The suitcase-sized device, which weighs less than 22 pounds, requires less power to operate than a cell phone charger and can also be run by a small, equally portable, solar panel. Unlike other portable desalination units that require water to pass through filters, this device uses electrical power to remove particles from drinking water. Eliminating the need for replacement filters...
After a successful run, Karen Stiell has handed over the reins of running Grenada Sailing Week (GSW) to Carol Gorvett. Gorvett, who was elected Commodore of the Petite Calivigny Yacht Club (PCYC) last year, is a sailor and experienced project and program manager. Most recently, she expertly managed GSW – the PCYC Edition 2022. It proved a baptism by fire for Gorvett, with a new team combined with the challenge of turning a traditional 6-day event into 3 days, and on Grenada’s sister island of Carriacou. However, all worked out well, with a very successful GSW comeback following a...
Whether you’re a seasoned cruiser or hoping to become one, the Seven Seas Cruising Association (SSCA)’s annual Conference & GAM is an excellent place to give and get long-distance cruising tips. The event, set for September 30 to October 2, will take place at Maryland Yacht Club, located in Pasadena, MD. It makes great timing for anyone who is also headed 12 miles south to City Dock, in Annapolis, MD, the site of the U.S. Powerboat Show October 6-9 and the U.S. Sailboat Show, October 13-17.
“The definition of the word ‘gam’ refers to a gathering and exchange of ideas originally...
It’s Happy Anniversary to Antilles Power Marine Center’s location at the Puerto del Rey Marina. The Fajardo, Puerto Rico-located store celebrated one year in business on March 20. This seaside store offers easy access to engines, parts, products, and services for yachts and boat owners residing on the island, as well as those visiting or passing through the northern Caribbean. Brands represented by the company include Volvo Penta, MTU, Twin Disc, Kohler, Lifeline, Stihl, and others.
It started in Miami, Florida in 2014, spread to the Bahamas in 2019 and the Caribbean could be next. Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease (SCTLD) is a new lethal disease that can affect some 30 coral species, including brain, pillar, star, and starlet corals. The disease spreads and kills corals quickly. The disease’s cause is unknown, but there are ways to prevent it and its spread.
“In March, we received a three-month research permit from the Government of The Bahamas to dive in and give life-saving treatments to the nation’s coral reefs. Preliminary surveys off Grand Bahama show...
It’s official! A total of 120 sailors plus 18 ‘wild cards’ were named at the end of April as official entrants to the Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe. This famous single-handed transatlantic race will depart from Saint Malo, Brittany, France on November 6, en route to Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe. Now in its 44th year, the race is more popular than ever, as witnessed by the 138 entries.
Rum Review: Topper’s Rhum – Sint Maarten
Route du Rhum – Saint Malo StartAccording to...
Binter se empeña en difuminar sus orígenes como filial del Grupo Iberia y celebra este 26 de julio su veinte aniversario como “empresa 100% canaria”. En 2002, trece años después de su fundación, la aerolínea adquirida a Iberia por un grupo de inversores canarios, mitad por mitad de cada provincia agrupados en torno a una sociedad denominada Hesperia de Inversiones Aéreas, “apostaron por darle un enfoque nuevo, con especial atención al servicio al pasajero y a asegurar conectividad para Canarias”. Sin duda, los tres aspectos son herencia de la gestión de Iberia, trabajo nunca reconocido a...