If you are planning to escape to the Caribbean this winter, then join this free webinar series being held by experienced Caribbean cruiser David Lyman, to get an insight into the planning and preparation required to sail south for the winter. While principally aimed at cruising boats in the US heading south, one or more of the webinars will be useful for all Caribbean cruisers.

Published 3 years ago

Marine photojournalist David Lyman is holding three Zoom Webinar sessions this Fall, where participants can sit in to find out about destinations in the Caribbean, ask questions, add comments and share information.  There is no charge for participating.

Webinar No. 1:  Cruising the Caribbean 2021 -2022
September 29, 2021, at 6.00 PM (Eastern Time US and Canada)

This one hour webinar will explore the entire Eastern Caribbean, from the US and British Virgin Islands to Grenada.

The first presentation provides a brief tour of each of the islands on the way along with an overview of anchorages, what’s ashore, where to get services and provisions and what each island looks like.

The second presentation deals with how to navigate through the islands, customs and immigration, what to bring, weather, communications, safety and security.

The last 20 minutes is a Q&A session, with comments from cruisers who are already there.

There is no charge for participating.  Use the link below to register.

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMvc-mrrDouGdSpDF4f_WJ88gSRTwAg70os

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

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Webinar No. 2:  The Offshore Voyage to The Caribbean
Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at 6.00 PM (Eastern Time US and Canada)

What does it take to get your boat to the Caribbean, and once there, what to do with it?

This webinar will cover the proper offshore yacht, safety gear, communications, where to get crew, watch standing, costs and options for boat-keeping once you arrive in the Islands. Rallies that make the offshore passage each Fall will also be discussed:

• The NARC, which departs Newport, stops in Bermuda and ends up in Sint Maarten;
• The Salty Dawg Rally; and possibly
• ARC Carib 1500 (if held this year) departing the Chesapeake and heading non-stop for the islands.

This presentation will be followed by discussion with invited guests and Q&A from participants.

There is no charge for participating.  Use the link below to register.

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUpduGtqzwpHNXdDx2wj2X7TzNkk1NGZdA1

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

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Webinar No. 3:  Covid Protocols in The Caribbean
Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at 6.00 PM (Eastern Time US and Canada)

COVID-19 is still a problem in much of the Caribbean, but island governments are now able to relax regulations, and by late Fall, early winter, things may be open to vaccinated crews.

This webinar will provide the current information, island by island, with invited guests to talk about their own personal stories.

There is no charge for participating.  Use the link below to register.

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrdOmoqDwoHdP7FjOBLxc9W3v4JVRniDi6

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting

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Further Details

There is no charge for participating and anyone interested can email David for further details.  Each webinar will also be recorded for later availability on social media platforms.

Email David Lyman

About the Host

David Lyman is a sailor, author, writer, photographer and founder of The Maine Photographic Workshops (now MaineMedia.edu) an international conservatory for the world’s photographers, filmmakers, writers and media producers.

David has sailed to the Caribbean and back from his home in Maine more than a dozen times, on his own boats as well as delivering those of others.  He has been owned by four different sailboats, from a 34 foot wooden Alden sloop, to a 57-foot Bowman ketch.  He has spent more than 20 seasons in the Caribbean, most recently in 2020. He writes regularly for Caribbean Compass and Cruising World magazines.

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The opinions expressed in this article are the author’s own and do not reflect the view of Noonsite.com or World Cruising Club.

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