D. Randy West - winning a race as captain of S/Y Lone Fox based on St Barth's - the weather was great that day!

One of our favorite all time Captains, D. Randy West, is basking in the admiration of fellow yachtsmen for finally having put some of his life adventures in writing. The fact that his choice of subject is the 18 hurricanes he has been in may not be the best thing…for those of us who are trying to sell yacht and sailing charters over this long hot summer. But if you get an opportunity, do try to pick up the book, it is on Amazon as a print or Kindle version. (here is some info from Amazon.)
Well folks, from the sound of the book, hurricanes just follow this guy around. Last known location for D. Randy West is Florida. That makes it look a little safer in St Barth’s, St Maarten, the Virgin Islands, Bahamas…the Caribbean in general. Even seems an all clear now in New England, where Randy managed to draw in a few storms even there over the years!
This is a great fun read. And remember folks, if you want to come to the Caribbean, summer is actually a great time. Insurers will privide insurance against storms etc for a minimal charge, and it is like the old days…anchorages are empty and peaceful, the breezes still blow gently… most of the time!