ANGLERS KICK-OFF
MARLIN SEASON IN THE
VIRGIN ISLANDS
Sportfishermen from the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and U.S. mainland are already registering to fish in this year’s July Open Billfish Tournament (JOBT), the longest annually held angling contest in the U.S. Virgin Islands boasting a 44-year tradition of fishing fun. “Because we’ve added the requirement for observers, we’re limiting registration to the first twenty-five boats to sign up,” says Jeff Kreiner, tournament director for the host Virgin Islands Game Fishing Club.
Traditionally, the JOBT was held over the July Fourth holiday. But, since the full moon is thought to be better for a blue marlin bite, organizers decided a few years ago to move the date to three days before the month’s full moon. This year, the event is set for July 27 through 29. ...

NEW MARINA OPENS IN
FAJARDO, PUERTO RICO
Fajardo, one of the eastern-most towns in Puerto Rico and a boating gateway to the Spanish, U.S. and British Virgin Islands, boasts a new boating facility. Sunbay Marina, a 282-slip project that opened in December, offers dockage on finger pontoons for yachts up to 60 feet. Each slip has complimentary water, 110- and 220-volt shore power, satellite TV, wireless Internet, and a dock box. Slips on docks B, C, D, and E also have diesel service dockside, while Dock E provides private parking each slip. Marina facilities include 24-hour security, restrooms with showers, fuel, laundry, convenience store, ice, sewage pump-out facility, car rental, and a yacht brokerage office. ...

NEW SHOPPING AND
SOCIALIZING OPPORTUNITY
IN GRENADA’S CAPITAL
There’s an effort underway that’s bringing new life back to the historic waterfront Carenage area of St. George’s, Grenada’s capital city. Backed by the Grenada Board of Tourism (GBT), the Carenage Business Association and nearly 30 shops and restaurants, plus the public library and National Museum, the “Go Carenage” program offers a variety of activities for visitors by day and as late as 8 p.m. on Wednesdays.

PLANS FOR TWO MARINAS
IN CORAL BAY, ST. JOHN
Two marina developments are in the initial planning stages for Coral Bay, St. John, a U.S.V.I. community boardering the Virgin Islands National Park. Coral Bay is perhaps best known for its enclave of gray-haired pony tailed live aboard sailors and for its community slogan, “We’re all here because we’re not all there.” ...

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