Business View Caribbean l Feb 2023

87 88 BUSINESS VIEW CARIBBEAN VOLUME 10, ISSUE 2 BUSINESS VIEW CARIBBEAN VOLUME 10, ISSUE 2 October. Boats are not permitted to stay on our docks if there is any threat of a hurricane”. “From June to November, it is mandatory for every boat to be tied down with heavy cargo straps to well seated ground anchors. Additionally, the stands they are on must be welded under the boat and, preferably, each stand welded and linked together in what we call a lateral weld. This technique reduces the risk of the stands from shifting no matter how high the winds get. You cannot be in our yard and elect not to have these safety measures in place”. The marina also provides cradle storage, allowing boat owners to have their “pride PREFERRED VENDOR/PARTNER n CalvinAir Helicopters www.calvinair.com Based in Antigua, CalvinAir Helicopters offers aerial tours of Antigua and Montserrat, as well as custom charters to neighbouring islands. The airline operates a fleet of luxury, Airbus EC130 helicopters and prides itself on providing passengers with first-class service. Headquartered in its hangar at the VC Bird International Airport, its other facilities include two heliports, as well as a private landing pad adjacent to the world-famous Nobu Barbuda restaurant. and joy” comfortably seated in a one-piece cradle throughout the hurricane season. As the global economy recovers from the pandemic, Jolly Harbour Marina and Boatyard remains an extremely attractive destination for boat enthusiasts. Jo Lucas is optimistic about the future growth of the property overall, especially with the new owners at the helm. “Jolly Harbour is a self-sufficient community,” she adds. “It is a one-stop shop. Everything is within 2 to 3-minute walking distance from when you come off your boat, a key factor why Jolly Harbour Marina and Boatyard is appealing to so many,” Ms. Lucas concludes. JOLLY HARBOUR MAR INA AND BOATYARD