"The Caribbean Unplugged" - as seen in CRUISING WORLD magazine

August 22, 2013

The Caribbean Unplugged

Just a daysail away from some of the Leeward Islands’ hot spots, St. Eustatius has much to offer cruising sailors—lush scenery, vibrant reefs and a laid-back vibe.

by Betsy Crowfoot 

photo: Bob Grieser

The strains of “The Star-Spangled Banner” rang clearly through the old Dutch fort. Sung so sweetly by the young islander, after “Het Wilhelmus” (the Dutch national anthem) and “The Golden Rock,” St. Eustatius’ anthem, it was surprising. After all, here we were on a tiny island in the middle of the Caribbean Sea, 1,200 miles from U.S. soil. Yet the 3,500 occupants of Statia (as St. Eustatius is colloquially called) claim a unique and affectionate connection to the United States.

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