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      From the first meeting to the present day.  We think this pretty much covers all you need to know about the Barbados Cruising Club.

       

       

       

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      Barbados unlike its sister islands of the Lesser Antilles is quite a long way from the next island. If you're island hopping, you have a minimum 100 mile sail to the next stop so you do need to be comfortable sailing out of sight of land to get here. It is hard work but you get a real sense of achievement on arrival. We like to boast that this makes us better sailors than our cousins from the island chain and you always learn something from a sailing trip to Barbados and are bound to have something to brag about at the bar.

      The sailing conditions in Barbados are generally excellent. It is a rare day when you are becalmed and have to break out the rum before you get back to your mooring. Winds are typically 15- 25 Kt and however old clunky or heavy your boat, you should be able to make it move off the shores of Barbados. If you're dinghy sailing, Carlisle Bay is the perfect playground. Whether you are slaloming between the moored and anchored boats or simply going from bar to bar, you are pretty well guaranteed an exhilarating ride. Things slow down a bit as the sun sets of course which just gives you more time to watch the view.

      Suggested Cruises
      Most weekends outside of hurricane season Mike's boat Indigo and Ian's boat Asmara will be out costal cruising. Keep an eye on the twitter and facebook pages to find out when they are leaving. Ian and Mike are always happy to take members and new members as passengers. Just turn up on the beach at the Cruising Club with you cooler at the appointed hour and enjoy the ride. You may be expected to pull a line or two. If you have your own boat you are welcome to join the fleet. We generally have our radio's set to channel 10.

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The Barbados Cruising Club is a family friendly, totally inclusive sailing club located right on the beach at the south end of Carlisle Bay, on Barbados' south coast.  The core aim of our club is to make marine activities available to everyone on the island.  Primarily sailing, but our stunning beach front location, in sheltered Carlisle Bay is perfect for swimmers, snorkellers, kayakers or for those who just want a lazy day on the golden sands.

Our club is home to Dippers Beach Bar and Restaurant. With uninterrupted views of historic Carlisle Bay from the bar and first floor outdoor terrace, there's no better place to relax and watch the evening sunset. If you don't want to get your feet wet, there's a great regular social programme at Dippers.

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The Barbados Cruising Club deliberately keeps its membership fees as low as possible, to encourage as many as we can to join the fun and get onto the water.   Members are entitled to use the full range of facilities at the Club, and receive a 15% discount on food and beverage purchases at the bar, and at a number of businesses around Barbados.

To read more of the benefits of membership, or to download an application form, just click here.

Membership Rates - Year 2012/13

Single - $400
Family - $450
Overseas - $150/$200 (family)
Student - $100
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We are always happy to hear from you.  If you've got questions, stop by the Club.  The staff of Dipper's Beach Bar are always happy to assist or it's ikely that one of our Committee members will be propping up the bar.

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The Barbados Cruising Club,
 Aquatic Gap,
St. Michael,
Barbados.

(+1 246) 426 4434

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The Barbados Cruising Club is easy to find, located just outside Bridgetown in Aquatic Gap. Our beach is locally known as Pebbles Beach.  We're just next door to the Grand Barbados (soon to be Holiday Inn) Hotel and a minute from the Hilton Hotel at Needhams Point.

Need a map?  Just click right here.

The Barbados Cruising Club,
 Aquatic Gap,
St. Michael,
Barbados.

(+1 246) 426 4434

Latest News

Get Knotty

Date: 18/04/2013
Saturday 20th and 27th at 12 noon prompt.  Kris returns with his 'knotty business' workshop.  He'll teach us the basics, have some fun and maybe some naughty knots too.  Admission is totally and utterly free, but we'd be grateful if you'd...
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Easter At The Club

Date: 20/03/2013
Opening hours are a little different over the Easter weekend. Good Friday: Open from 6pm Easter Saturday:  From 12 noon with Sunset Bass from 4pm Easter Sunday: Open from 12 noon with Toby playing Sunset Tunes from 5pm Easter Monday:  It's...
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