[PUP] Spanish Main and hurricanes

[Marlin (Ben) Schuetz]

We, Joan and Ben on m/v Francesca, have spent most of the last 9 years cruising the whole of the Caribbean.  You can find our cruising experiences on our website along with photos, guides and lots of helpful Caribbean cruising  information.  See signature below.

I don't know what others have said about hurricane holes so I'll chance being repetitive.  In general staying below 12.5 degrees keeps you out of the zone.  Above that line, in the Eastern Caribbean, the only "hole" I can think of is Luperon, DR, but I wouldn't like to ride one out there.  In the Western Carib. the Rio Dulce of Guatemala is a sure bet with excellent protection, however, insurance companies don't make allowances for it.   By the way, for insurance, we have found Commandeur Assurienten in the Netherlands to be good.  They have insured us for anywhere except war zones at a very reasonable rate.   Thus, Cuba, Haiti, Colombia and Nicaragua can all be visited if you choose. 

Regards,

Ben Schuetz

 

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