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Caribbean Insurance, Coms and Mosquitos
8 January 2024 · 24 min · 5K views · Caribbean
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Securing hurricane and storm insurance for a 2004 Beneteau 323 in the Caribbean requires navigating complex policy requirements, including mandatory in-water surveys and specific clauses regarding storm mitigation.3:27 After finding that UK-based insurers often demand impractical lift-outs or impose restrictive "get-out" clauses—such as requiring the vessel to be hauled or moved during a named storm—the owner secured coverage through Anjo Insurance in Antigua.9:27 This policy, underwritten by C.G. United Insurance, provides comprehensive coverage for single-handed sailing between Trinidad and the US Virgin Islands, including periods laid up afloat, for an annual premium of £1,200.12:44 For communications, the owner relies on a Digicel mobile plan and a TP-Link M7350 router rather than Starlink, citing the latter's high power consumption and the unsuitability of domestic hardware for marine environments.14:35 Mosquito management in Caribbean anchorages relies on daily application of commercially available repellent sprays and topical after-sting treatments.21:06
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