summer in cuba

defever · 05-02-2009, 06:12

thinking of spending the summer in cuba. going there from the ragged islands (bahamas). anyone have ideas of where to check in and good grounds on s. side??

phiggins · 05-02-2009, 06:23

Check out the Cuba Noonsite:

Noonsite: Cuba

Santiago de Cuba is probably the closest to you.

DAdams · 05-02-2009, 09:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by phiggins

Check out the Cuba Noonsite:

Noonsite: Cuba

Thanks for the suggested read Paul... I really enjoyed it!

GG

BadFish · 05-02-2009, 09:00

I heard Marina Hemingway was cool, but I've never been

Cheers

Bill

annk · 17-02-2009, 14:30

The south coast of Cuba is very unpopulated, make sure the boat is well stocked as buying anything can be extremely challenging! I was there last spring and had a great time. Santiago was closed to cruisers then.

Suggest you get Nigel Calder's Cuba cruising book. Excellent and accurate.

s/v Jedi · 02-03-2009, 15:58

Also, Marina Hemingway is supposed to be hurricane proof. I think they state no yacht was ever damaged there during hurricanes. I also met the club's commodore once and I would not hesitate to visit. Do it before it's filled to the brim with yankees (what will Obama do, open it up??).

cheers,
Nick.

DeepFrz · 02-03-2009, 16:03

Spent 4 days in Marina Hemingway, but it was mid 90's so don't know the conditions today. It was great. People running the marina were super. I think it is a very safe place. I was just looking at it in Google Earth the other day and the big difference is the condos that have been built. They were just starting them when I was there. I would love to go back there some day and spend more time touring the island.

phiggins · 02-03-2009, 17:19

That brings back a lot of memories DeepFrz. I was at Marina Hemingway for quite awhile in 2005/2006. They put us right beside those condos. They turned that whole complex on that side into a hospital where they mostly did eye surgery. They brought in people from all over Central America for free surgery.

We got quite friendly with a young lady from Ecuador who was staying with her mother in the apartment right above our boat. She was of course not allowed on the boat or even on the dock. She would just stand on the grass next to the dock and talk to us. The marina warned her never to go on our boat. A lot of the hospital staff there didn't like us talking to her. One day she just disappeared. Never did hear what happened to her. I guess they sent her home.

Not long after that they decided they didn't want any boats on that side of the canal. They moved all of us to the other side. I notice from GE they now put everyone in the farthest channel.

You have to be very careful coming into Marina Hemingway. The channel is not well marked. While we were there at least 4 boats went on the reef coming in. We helped one 27' boat from Norway with a couple and their two beautiful teenage daughters get off the reef. They had sailed all the way from Norway then through the Caribbean and this way their first grounding. Luckily the Cubans didn't fine them as they did some others.

Hope to go back there soon.

Caribsailors · 02-03-2009, 17:59

I was in Cienfuegos last March and was told the Port of Santiago was going to be closed, by one of the many federalies that we enjoyed during the check in.

Trinidad or Cienfuegos would be you best bet on the south coast.

Cheers

DeepFrz · 02-03-2009, 18:07

Paul, we were in the farthest channel, closest to the sea. There were not many boats there at all and the condos were just under construction. We had no problem talking to anyone or inviting people aboard.

Chief Engineer · 02-03-2009, 21:56

Why do people want to contribute to a Communist Dictatorship?

Soft Air · 02-03-2009, 22:03

I don't think that bringing political opinions about the current system in Cuba does any good to this very interesting thread otherwise IMHO.

JC

defever · 04-03-2009, 12:15

chief engineer..what's your problem?? i'm sure you buy all kinds of stuff from china (wal-mart imports 10% of all chinese imports to the u.s.). what do you think that country is---a democracy?? i hardly think so. the embargo has been a joke from the git-go and continues ONLY to hurt the citizens of cuba....not the fat cats/politicos. put on your thinking cap.

GordMay · 04-03-2009, 12:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soft Air

I don't think that bringing political opinions about the current system in Cuba does any good to this very interesting thread otherwise IMHO.
JC

I agree - "Partisan" or tendentious politics serve no useful purpose on a forum such as ours, and can only serve to fractionalize us.

Nobody cares about my left wing liberal persuasion, nor another’s right-wing reactionary sentiments.

Panama Dave · 21-03-2009, 07:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by GordMay

Nobody cares about my left wing liberal persuasion, nor another’s right-wing reactionary sentiments.

Gord May
I see you are getting your political jab in while chastising others for mentioning politics on our forum.
A more accurate statement would be "Nobody cares about my left wing feelings on the issue, nor another's right wing thoughts".
Now that I got that off my chest I think the embargo on Cuba wrong. With the embargo lifted the comunist regime would not be able to withstand the forces of capitalism and would colapse. If Obama lifts the embargo that would be one decision I would support him on. Even if he does have a (D) after his name Barack Hussein Obama. I would love to visit Cuba one day.
Dave

05-02-2009, 06:12	#1
defever Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: wherever the boat is---from central amer to canada....so far... Boat: defever trawler 41-nomad Posts: 51	summer in cuba thinking of spending the summer in cuba. going there from the ragged islands (bahamas). anyone have ideas of where to check in and good grounds on s. side??

05-02-2009, 06:23	#2
phiggins Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Toronto Boat: ODAY 35 GDAYII Posts: 321	Check out the Cuba Noonsite: Noonsite: Cuba Santiago de Cuba is probably the closest to you. __________________ Paul "Life is not about waiting for storms to pass...its about learning to dance in the rain"

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BadFish Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: DA 'BURGH, PA Boat: 1989 Carver Santego 3067 - BADFISH Posts: 220	I heard Marina Hemingway was cool, but I've never been Cheers Bill __________________ Q: "How do you stay fit?" A: "Passing the vodka bottle and playing guitar." - Keith Richards

02-03-2009, 17:19	#8
phiggins Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Toronto Boat: ODAY 35 GDAYII Posts: 321	That brings back a lot of memories DeepFrz. I was at Marina Hemingway for quite awhile in 2005/2006. They put us right beside those condos. They turned that whole complex on that side into a hospital where they mostly did eye surgery. They brought in people from all over Central America for free surgery. We got quite friendly with a young lady from Ecuador who was staying with her mother in the apartment right above our boat. She was of course not allowed on the boat or even on the dock. She would just stand on the grass next to the dock and talk to us. The marina warned her never to go on our boat. A lot of the hospital staff there didn't like us talking to her. One day she just disappeared. Never did hear what happened to her. I guess they sent her home. Not long after that they decided they didn't want any boats on that side of the canal. They moved all of us to the other side. I notice from GE they now put everyone in the farthest channel. You have to be very careful coming into Marina Hemingway. The channel is not well marked. While we were there at least 4 boats went on the reef coming in. We helped one 27' boat from Norway with a couple and their two beautiful teenage daughters get off the reef. They had sailed all the way from Norway then through the Caribbean and this way their first grounding. Luckily the Cubans didn't fine them as they did some others. Hope to go back there soon. __________________ Paul "Life is not about waiting for storms to pass...its about learning to dance in the rain"

02-03-2009, 17:59	#9
Caribsailors Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Somewhere in the Caribbean Boat: Beneteau First 38 Posts: 70	Santiago Closed I was in Cienfuegos last March and was told the Port of Santiago was going to be closed, by one of the many federalies that we enjoyed during the check in. Trinidad or Cienfuegos would be you best bet on the south coast. Cheers __________________ As I sit, a swirling sea of passion gives it's poems in waves underneath me. The whispers of the sun in my eyes, a silence within. Rhythm of the surf, drums of the sea. Thoughts tumble and toss about the deep blue abyss inside me, where the love of you dwells. I'm fighting currents to get back to you, listening to the flow of your liquid language as you beckon me, "Come Play" Mariners Cove, CI. Anonymous.

17-02-2009, 14:30	#5
annk Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 40	The south coast of Cuba is very unpopulated, make sure the boat is well stocked as buying anything can be extremely challenging! I was there last spring and had a great time. Santiago was closed to cruisers then. Suggest you get Nigel Calder's Cuba cruising book. Excellent and accurate.

02-03-2009, 15:58	#6
s/v Jedi Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Boat: Sundeer 64 - Jedi Posts: 1,524	Also, Marina Hemingway is supposed to be hurricane proof. I think they state no yacht was ever damaged there during hurricanes. I also met the club's commodore once and I would not hesitate to visit. Do it before it's filled to the brim with yankees (what will Obama do, open it up??). cheers, Nick.

02-03-2009, 16:03	#7
DeepFrz Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Winnipeg Boat: None at this time Posts: 1,182	Spent 4 days in Marina Hemingway, but it was mid 90's so don't know the conditions today. It was great. People running the marina were super. I think it is a very safe place. I was just looking at it in Google Earth the other day and the big difference is the condos that have been built. They were just starting them when I was there. I would love to go back there some day and spend more time touring the island.

02-03-2009, 18:07	#10
DeepFrz Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Winnipeg Boat: None at this time Posts: 1,182	Paul, we were in the farthest channel, closest to the sea. There were not many boats there at all and the condos were just under construction. We had no problem talking to anyone or inviting people aboard.

02-03-2009, 21:56	#11
Chief Engineer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: North of Baltimore Boat: Ericson 27 & 18' Herrmann Catboat Posts: 2,016	Why do people want to contribute to a Communist Dictatorship?

02-03-2009, 22:03	#12
Soft Air Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cartagena de Indias and sorrounding waters for now Boat: Cheoy Lee 41 Offshore Richards Posts: 494	I don't think that bringing political opinions about the current system in Cuba does any good to this very interesting thread otherwise IMHO. JC __________________ JC s/v Softair Cheoy Lee 41 Offshore Richards Boat toll free 1.877.SOFT.AIR One doesn't discover new lands without consenting to lose sight of the shore for a very long time. Andre Gide

04-03-2009, 12:15	#13
defever Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: wherever the boat is---from central amer to canada....so far... Boat: defever trawler 41-nomad Posts: 51	chief engineer..what's your problem?? i'm sure you buy all kinds of stuff from china (wal-mart imports 10% of all chinese imports to the u.s.). what do you think that country is---a democracy?? i hardly think so. the embargo has been a joke from the git-go and continues ONLY to hurt the citizens of cuba....not the fat cats/politicos. put on your thinking cap.

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