Thread: Moving to the Caribbean
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Old June 14th, 2006
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Re: Moving to the Caribbean
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I've a friend who just returned from a month sailing various ports in the Carribean. His comments: US territories and Dutch territories/ex territories were much less friendly and safe feeling than all the rest. He commented on one island where every dinghy and motor was padlocked to the mooring or mother ship, while another island 15 miles away there wasn't a lock to be seen. He especially commented on a feeling of unease and seething crime in the USVI.

If you want to meet lots of people and develop relationships then a shore based job is probably better. If you want to see a lot of different places then a boat based job is good- just realize you're on duty 24/7 licking the boots of the rich owners and clients.
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