Regattas, Parades of Sail and Receptions Are Planned For This Sailing Rally To Cuba

Regattas, Parades of Sail and Receptions Are Planned For This Sailing Rally To Cuba

On May 15, over 50 participants will travel to Cuba aboard their personal vessels and charter boats to participate in a series of events designed to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of Marina Hemingway International Yacht Club and mark Waterway Guide’s 70th Anniversary. Waterway Guide is hosting the rally that departs from Key West, Florida (May … Read more

Yachting To Cuba From the U.S. Is Getting Easier But Special Rules Still Apply

Yachting To Cuba From the U.S. Is Getting Easier But Special Rules Still Apply

Most people don’t realize that Cuba’s coastline is 40% longer than Florida’s and is largely undeveloped and unspoiled. This feature alone is a major reason why yacht owners have been flocking to Cuba since the island nation and the U.S. have re-established diplomatic relations. Amazing architecture, paladares (private restaurants), culture and the arts are all … Read more

Diplomacy Gets a Lift in Key West Cuba Race Week 2017

Diplomacy Gets a Lift in Key West Cuba Race Week 2017

According to Scuttlebutt Sailing News, sailing teams racing monohulls and multihulls are to compete in races from the Florida Keys to two Cuban cities during the 13-day Conch Republic Cup. The event, also known as Key West Cuba Race Week, starts Sunday, Jananury 22, 2017 and continues through Friday, February 3. The 2017 event is … Read more

How to Navigate Regulations for Yachting to Cuba

How to Navigate Regulations for Yachting to Cuba

Jerry Berton is no stranger to the yacht world – and now his S. Florida location makes his experience in Cuba all the more valuable for sailors and boat owners seeking access to Cuba’s pristine 4,000-mile coastline. For nearly a decade, Jerry has been yachting to and arranging charters and fishing tours of Cuba from … Read more