It is no wonder why the US yachting community has fallen in love with Cuba. After all, Cuba’s coastline is 40% longer than Florida’s and is largely undeveloped and unspoiled. In response, Cuba is planning a major expansion of its marinas. In light of the expected increase in recreational arrivals to Cuba (in large part … Read more
The ocean race started in 1961 and has continually run every other year since. One of the oldest offshore races on the calendar, The Pineapple Cup – Montego Bay Race will be the 33rd edition of the venerable 811 nautical mile race. Immediately after the start, racers cross the Gulf Stream for the Northwest Providence Channel. The … Read more
Last month’s Pensacola a la Habana Race was more than just a race to Cuba – it was first permitted yacht race from the U.S. to Cuba since 1959. The 511 nautical-mile race from Pensacola to Havana started November 6th. Twenty-two boats were entered in the 2015 Andrews Institute Pensacola a la Habana race but … Read more
Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show – A standing-room only crowd attended the Destination Cuba panel yesterday to learn about yachting to, from and around Cuba; the legal aspects and permitting requirements; how the yachting world can participate in good environmental stewardship of the island nation; and commercial opportunities available now. See link at bottom of … Read more
The International Superyacht Society (ISS) has assembled a panel of experts on the subject of the hottest new destination in the world of yachting: Cuba! The panel will be held at the 2015 Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show on Saturday, November 7th at 8:30 AM at Swimming Hall of Fame 1 Hall of Fame Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316. … Read more
Image by: Jeff Johnstone The Cuba Journal recently caught up will Don Barr to discuss his sailing business that is based in Canada but mostly centered around Cuba. Together with his daughter, Cheryl Barr, Don has built a vibrant business around what most people would consider an ideal lifestyle for a retired millionaire. Their website, … Read more
