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ADVANTAGES
- As part of the Caribbean, we’re located in one of the most attractive cruising grounds in the world; and our Caribbean blue waters and existing tourism attractions are a natural draw for yachters. In fact, Tobago can compete with Grenada and other islands for mainstream yachting tourism
- The best haul-in and off-season storage services in the Caribbean, boasting the largest travel lift in the region that possesses the capability to heft from 15 to 220 tons and 6 boatyards that can accommodate up to 800 boats
- An advantageous locale, below and out of the way of the Hurricane Belt makes Trinidad in particular a safe place to store boats, and a less expensive place to insure them
- Our location at the end of the chain of islands and the top of the southern hemisphere also makes Trinidad and Tobago a natural ‘drop off point’ for end-of-season storage and repairs
- Fast and easy repairs: Repair and refurbishing services conducted by workers educated and skilled in marine repair; and most of the leisure marine service companies are located within a 2-to-3 mile radius
- Most competitive fuel and water costs in the Southern Caribbean, combined with a low cost of living and an highly attractive currency conversion rate
- Well-developed air links to North America, South America and Europe
- Warm currents
- Hospitable culture that is welcoming and friendly to tourists and expatriates
For more information on the Trinidad and Tobago Yatching Industry, visit the T&T Sailing Association and the Yacht Services Association of T&T. |
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This industry is in a state of growth internationally. With an increasing number of persons retiring early, and higher-than-average incomes, there is an increasing amount of leisure time. Furthermore, a greater proportion of leisure time is now being spent in water-based activity. The growth of the industry is also evident by the growth in the production of pleasure craft and mega-yachts in particular. This increase in the number of recreational boats worldwide is creating additional strain on the existing infrastructure and the demand for marina space is increasing. In addition, changing weather patterns may cause an increasing number of yachts to come to Trinidad and Tobago for yacht repair and storage. As such, the yachting industry in Trinidad and Tobago has been targeted for development as it was seen to display great potential for diversifying the economy from its dependence on the Energy Sector.