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Under starter’s orders

A Caribbean sailing holiday is one of the most exhilirating ways to escape the UK winter. Add in some competitive racing to the mix, and any lingering memories of having to scrape the windscreen in the morning are banished for good.

The Caribbean with its guaranteed sun and good winds has not only become a favourite choice for charter holidays in general over the winter months, but it has also become a destination for those keen to embrace the hugely popular Caribbean racing scene.

The season runs from January to April avoiding the hurricane period. The good news is that there are now

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