ANTIGUANICE YACHTING INSIDER NEWSLETTER

The December edition of Caribbean Compass is here — just in time for the holidays! This months issue features fresh cruising updates, regatta news, and practical resources for winter sailing. Highlights include a St. John Island Spotlight, an interview with Sevenstar Yacht Transport Sander Speet, and updated Caribbean weather nets for the 2025/26 season.

We also cover Ocean Posse new safety reporting system, a real-world haulout story from St. Martin, Hurricane Melissa relief efforts, and a detailed Maritime Situation Report on GPS disruptions and solar activity. Plus, check out the updated December events calendar, with the full 2026 version coming next month.

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Updated Caribbean Events Calendar for - Dec 2025

Look for the full 2026 calendar in next months edition!

  St. John may be the smallest of the U.S. Virgin Islands but it packs a huge presence. With almost 60% of the island controlled by The National Park Service, the island has been able to retain its natural dignity without the commercial infrastructure and development associated with many islands throughout the Caribbean.

Your guide to Some of The Caribbean’s Best New Years Eve Celebrations – For December 2025

Get the brand new list of shortwave Caribbean weather nets and websites, now updated for winter 2025/2026 - by Bill Woodroffe. 

Caribbean Connection: A Conversation with Sevenstar Yacht Transport Caribbean specialist on yacht transport, race logistics, cruising dreams, and why yacht transport is practical for many owners.

A couple on their catamaran ran aground while exploring reefs off Guadeloupe, then sailed onward to St. Martin where they hauled out their boat at Time Out Boat Yard (TOBY) to scrape, repair damage to the keel, repaint the hull, and get ready to sail again — all for a surprisingly modest cost. 

Perched on the water edge of Galleon Beach,  Loose Cannon has become one of Antigua most vibrant and beloved beach bars since opening in 2022. With lively atmosphere, bold energy, and unbeatable views, Loose Cannon is more than just a bar—it’s a full experience.

The Ocean Posse has established a voluntary reporting regime with U.S. Southern Command to enhance safety and  reduce the risk of misidentification for private recreational vessels in the Eastern Pacific & Caribbean.