Antigua and Barbuda captured one of the Caribbean’s most prestigious awards on the opening day of the World Travel Market in London. Antigua and Barbuda received the Caribbean World Awards 2007, after it was voted as the Sailing and Yachting Island of the Year. The award is sponsored by www.caribbeanworld.tv.

Antigua and Barbuda picked up a total of 4 awards. Others were for ‘Selling Long Haul Awards for 2007′, ‘Most Delightful’ in the Natural Paradises category and ‘Best Caribbean Sponsor for tours out of Italy’. A week ago Antigua and Barbuda was tops of the Swiss Tourism Awards in Switzerland.

Here is an exciting promotion video of the Volvo Ocean Race 2008-2009. Only one year to go to one of yachting’s greatest challenges!

Here is the latest video from www.TheBoaters.tv featuring more news from the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (held October 25-29). Hosted by Julie Perry the video continues with more exciting boats and accessories featured at this year’s show.

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In this weekly podcast Volvo Sailing catches up with ex-Pirates navigator, Jules Salter, who has joined Ericsson Racing Team. They also speak to Damian Foxall in Spain prior to the start of the Barcelona World Race. Listen Here.

As always this podcast kindly contributed by news partner Volvo Ocean Race.

According to Superyacht News www.synfo.com the Netherland Antilles has made changes immigration legislation that will affect yachting crews and industry professionals visiting the Caribbean nation. Currently the St Maarten Marine Trades Association is attempting to have the government postpone the legislation until after the MYBA Charter Show (3rd to 7th December). Meetings are due between the Association, the Island Government and the Netherlands Antilles Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The outcome on an amendment is hopeful.

Some crew members previously able to use the Seaman’s Book are now required to get a visa. Visas are available from most of Dutch Consulates around the world.