Yacht crew compete, learn in Caribbean Crewfest

    Jan 28, 2020 by Triton Staff

    Crew from 18 yachts kept busy with education and exercise during the 5th annual Caribbean Crewfest hosted by Acrew in January.

    The four-day event at IGY Yacht Haven Grande Marina in St. Thomas saw 120 crew participate in eight workshops on topics including roll-period, leadership, cigars, cyber security, flowers, hospitality, data and bandwidth management, and travel visas.

    There were a variety of outdoor activities such as volleyball, soccer, team games and hiking with a culmination of competition during the Crewfest Games and a barbecue party. Photos provided

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