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Tyson tops out in St. Thomas regatta

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Getting good starts and sailing fast led the USA's Daniel Skutch Tyson to win the 32nd International Optimist Regatta (IOR), hosted at the St. Thomas Yacht Club…

John McCarthy June 16, 2025

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Virgin Islands Boating Expo set for next month in St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Boat Expo, recognized as the Caribbean's premier boat show, is set to open its doors in just 36 days at the IGY Marine Yacht…

John McCarthy April 9, 2025

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Antigua’s leader rejects allegations that his government withheld details of yacht sale and proceeds

ST. JOHN'S (AP) — The prime minister of Antigua and Barbuda on Tuesday dismissed allegations that his administration has not been transparent about the sale of a seized megayacht and…

John McCarthy March 19, 2025

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Everyone’s dream: A sailboat of your own in the Caribbean (made true)

Last April, Chris Kotchick, a Scranton, Pennsylvania, oral surgeon, and his family spent a week on a chartered catamaran in the calm, clear waters off the British Virgin Islands. A…

John McCarthy February 19, 2024

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Mast snaps aboard historic Maine schooner, killing 1 and injuring 3

ROCKLAND, Maine (AP) — The main mast of a historic excursion vessel splintered and fell onto the deck Monday, killing one person and injuring three others aboard the schooner Grace…

John McCarthy October 10, 2023

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Coast Guard Ends Voyage For Recreational Sailing Vessel Wahu Just Off Cabo Rojo

SAN JUAN — The U.S. Coast Guard terminated a recreational voyage for the disabled sailing vessel Wahu Thursday, following multiple safety violations during a post search and rescue boarding in…

VI Free Press January 17, 2021