The farewell party was hosted at the Barbados Yacht Club beach restaurant.
The evening started with a special prize for Andreas and Sandra of the yacht Pico, who had missed the start of …
All posts about: Barbados For more information on Barbados see here. By Jimmy Cornell on 05.02.2018
The farewell party was hosted at the Barbados Yacht Club beach restaurant. The evening started with a special prize for Andreas and Sandra of the yacht Pico, who had missed the start of … By Jimmy Cornell on 03.02.2018
Late on Thursday afternoon saw the arrival of Tubalcain, whose crew were happy to make landfall after their 2020 miles of 14 days passage from Mindelo in the Cape Verde Islands. … By Jimmy Cornell on 01.02.2018
The crew of Olena are on hand to take Sandro’s lines. Happy reunion after two weeks at sea The next to arrive just before nightfall will be Tubalcain, followed … By Jimmy Cornell on 30.01.2018
At midday on Tuesday, the Swiss yacht Olena squeezed past the huge bulk of the cruiseship Pullmantur into the small craft area of Bridgetown Harbour after a 13-day passage from the Cape Verde Islands. … By Cornell Sailing on 13.12.2017
The safe conclusion of the Atlantic Odyssey was celebrated on Tuesday evening at the Barbados Yacht Club. As in all Odysseys every child received a special diploma … By Jimmy Cornell on 12.12.2017
The last three Atlantic Odyssey boats made a safe landfall in Barbados today, with perfect timing for tonight’s welcome and prize giving party at the Barbados Yacht Club. The first to arrive was Wellis. … By Jimmy Cornell on 11.12.2017
Every morning just after dawn an unusual ritual takes place on the beach in Carlisle Bay. As I watch from my hotel room balcony, what I presume to be stable-hands from the nearby race … By Cornell Sailing on 10.12.2017
Christmas trees bring a festive spirit to the centre of Barbados and the small boat harbour, each tree representing a Commonwealth country. Most trees were decorated by the pupils of various local schools. … By Cornell Sailing on 09.12.2017
A surprise arrival in the area of Bridgetown harbour normally reserved for visiting yachts and local charter boat was the modern five-masted schooner Wind Song. Its massive hull dwarfed the Atlantic Odyssey boats arriving … By Cornell Sailing on 08.12.2017
Five Atlantic Odyssey boats, Finally, Akouavi, A Capella, Spinnwill and Yuana, made a safe landfall in Barbados late on Thursday evening or early on Friday. Some anchored for the night in Carlisle Bay, and all … By Cornell Sailing on 07.12.2017
Three Atlantic Odysey boats, Mr Grey, Infinity and Callisto, arrived late last night in Barbados, anchored for the night in Carlisle Bay, and completed clearance formalities this morning. By Cornell Sailing on 06.12.2017
The first two yachts from a combined fleet of 36 sailing boats arrived in Barbados late on Tuesday evening. Sea Dragon had left Tenerife on 18 November and in spite of several days of … By Cornell Sailing on 05.12.2017
Sunday 3 December 2017 Krabat (Islands Odyssey) Power generation When sailing (with no engine use) for days on end the battery state of charge becomes a pre-occupation. Powering all the instruments (plotter, … Tag(s): Participants
By Jimmy Cornell on 06.10.2017
We have been contacted by several sailors expressing their safety concerns following the recent hurricanes that have affected some of the Caribbean islands. • Is damage to yachting facilities so bad that you shouldn’t … Tag(s): Health & Safety
By Cornell Sailing on 15.05.2017
Follow the ITCHY FOOT crew as they sail over the ocean with the Atlantic Odyssey 2016 from Tenerife in the Canary Islands to Barbados in the Caribbean, with a stopover in the Cape Verdes. … Tag(s): Video/Audio
Event(s): Atlantic & Caribbean Odyssey, Islands Odyssey
Destination(s): Atlantic Ocean, Barbados, Cape Verde, Tenerife By Cornell Sailing on 09.05.2017
To receive our next newsletters, subscribe to our mailing list. Spring 2017 – Cornell Sailing Spring News Foreword from Jimmy Cornell – Join the Odyssey – Cape … Tag(s): Newsletter
Event(s): Atlantic & Caribbean Odyssey, Pacific Odyssey, Islands Odyssey
Destination(s): Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, French Polynesia, Panama & San Blas, Galapagos, Barbados, Cape Verde, Tenerife By Jimmy Cornell on 07.02.2017
Participants in the Caribbean Odyssey enjoyed not one but two parties on their arrival in Barbados: first an early arrivals party at the Barbados Yacht Club followed by a farewell beach party at the Pirates’ … By Jimmy Cornell on 03.02.2017
Consistent trade winds have ensured fast passages for all boats taking part in this year’s Caribbean Odyssey. Four boats: J-Squared, Two Drifters, Bright Eyes and Damisa made landfall in Barbados on 31 January and 1 … By Jimmy Cornell on 02.02.2017
The crews of No Regrets, Maggie and Tawahus celebrated the successful completion of their round the world voyage at a party held at the Barbados Yacht Club in the presence of local dignitaries and participants … By Jimmy Cornell on 31.01.2017
A later crossing of the Atlantic than at the usual time has ensured better sailing conditions and, although the NE trade winds have blown mostly between 10 and 15 knots, all participants reported a comfortable … By Cornell Sailing on 29.01.2017
The yachts from the Caribbean Odyssey fleet, spread across hundreds of miles of ocean, continue to make landfall daily in Barbados. Six yachts have now completed their Atlantic crossing, and not one of them appears … By Cornell Sailing on 27.01.2017
The Swiss catamaran Edelweiss (Nautitech 482) crossed the finish line at 1045 local time, and is now docked at the clearance pontoon. Everyone enjoyed a fast and easy crossing (17 days), with steady trade winds … By Cornell Sailing on 22.01.2017
The first Blue Planet Odyssey boat arrives in Barbados at the end of a unexpectedly fast 11-day passage from Cabedelo in NE Brazil. Tahawus is expected tomorrow … By Jimmy Cornell on 15.01.2017
In the four years since I launched this new series of transatlantic rallies, some had started from Lanzarote, Tenerife, La Palma in the Canaries, or from Sao Vicente in the Cape Verde Islands. Some … Tag(s): Voyage preparation
Event(s): Atlantic & Caribbean Odyssey, Islands Odyssey
Destination(s): Atlantic Ocean, Lanzarote, Martinique, La Palma, Barbados, Cape Verde, Tenerife By Cornell Sailing on 12.01.2017
All three Blue Planet Odyssey boats have left Marina Jacare in north-eastern Brazil and are now on their way to Barbados. No Regrets and Tahawus were the first to leave on 10 January. Maggie … |
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