• By Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
• Date: Sun, 29 Apr 2012 13:23:49 -0400

• By Katy Young <katy at sbms.co.tt>
• Date: Fri, 30 Mar 2012 08:27:04 -0400

Store Bay Marine Services Limited

Unit B, Bago's Beach Bar, Pigeon Point Road,Crown Point, Tobago

Mailing Address: PO Box 130, Scarborough, Tobago

Website: www.sbms.co.tt Email: katy at sbms.co.tt

Phone: 660 8468 Cell: 740 2269 VHF: Ch06

Facebook: Store Bay Marine Services: https://www.facebook.com/?sk=lf#!/group.php?gid=121639071203368

Directors: John R Stickland, Rajesh Singh & Katy Young

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• By Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
• Date: Sun, 11 Mar 2012 12:13:47 -0400

• By Katy Young <katy at sbms.co.tt>
• Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2012 15:35:38 +0000

Store Bay Marine Services Limited

Unit B, Bago's Beach Bar, Pigeon Point Road,Crown Point, Tobago

Mailing Address: PO Box 130, Scarborough, Tobago

Website: www.sbms.co.tt Email: katy at sbms.co.tt

Phone: 660 8468 Cell: 740 2269 VHF: Ch06

Facebook: Store Bay Marine Services: https://www.facebook.com/?sk=lf#!/group.php?gid=121639071203368

Directors: John R Stickland, Rajesh Singh & Katy Young

• By Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
• Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2012 03:53:37 -0400

• By Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
• Date: Tue, 10 Jan 2012 04:20:39 -0400

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• By Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
• Date: Sun, 8 Jan 2012 00:21:43 -0400

TO THE S...A SURFACE TROUGH IS N OF SOUTH AMERICA AND SE OF THE 
WINDWARD ISLANDS ALONG 12N54W TO 7N58W. THE TROUGH IS EMBEDDED 
WITHIN AN AREA OF DEEP LAYER MOISTURE WHICH IS HELPING SUPPORT 
SCATTERED SHOWERS FROM 8N-13N BETWEEN 43W-61W.

While this may be 'refreshing'. One can never be too careful.

God Bless 

• By Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
• Date: Tue, 3 Jan 2012 06:52:31 -0400

DISCUSSION

GULF OF MEXICO...
THE FRONT PREVIOUSLY ACROSS THE GULF OF MEXICO HAS NOW MOVED OUT
OF THE AREA INTO THE W ATLC AND NW CARIBBEAN.
CARIBBEAN SEA...
A SHEAR AXIS IS AHEAD OF THE FRONT ALONG
20N79W TO 17N84W DEPICTING STRONGER NE WINDS OF 20 KT
CONVERGING INTO WEAKER 10-15 KT WINDS. SCATTERED SHOWERS ARE
WITHIN 60 NM NW OF THE AXIS.
15-20 KT ELY TRADEWIND FLOW COVERS THE
CENTRAL AND ERN CARIBBEAN WITH EMBEDDED ISOLATED SHOWERS S OF
HISPANIOLA AND ACROSS THE WINDWARD ISLANDS. SOME STRONGER WINDS
UP TO 25 KTS ARE NOTED NEAR THE COAST OF COLOMBIA. EXPECT THE
FRONT TO CONTINUE TO PUSH SE OVER THE NEXT 24 HOURS WITH STRONG
N-NE WINDS BEHIND IT AND SHOWERS/POSSIBLE THUNDERSTORMS ALONG
IT.
ATLANTIC OCEAN...
A COLD FRONT ENTERS THE DISCUSSION AREA NEAR 32N70W CONTINUING
ACROSS THE NRN BAHAMAS NEAR 25N77W TO WRN CUBA AT 23N80W...AS OF
0300 UTC. A LINE OF SHOWERS/POSSIBLE THUNDERSTORMS IS ALONG THE
AXIS WITH STRONG NWLY WINDS BEHIND IT CURRENTLY UP TO 25-30
KT...BUT WILL BE REACHING 35 KT OR GALE FORCE N OF 27N BY 0600
UTC. A PRE-FRONTAL SURFACE TROUGH IS AHEAD OF THE FRONT ALONG
32N66W 27N71W 23N73W. SCATTERED SHOWERS/ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS
ARE WITHIN 150 NM E OF THE AXIS. THIS SYSTEM IS SUPPORTED BY AN
UPPER LEVEL TROUGH COVERING THE ERN CONUS AND FAR WRN ATLC.
EXPECT
THE FRONT IN THE W ATLC TO CONTINUE TO PUSH EWD OVER THE NEXT
SEVERAL DAYS.

• By Katy Young <katy at sbms.co.tt>
• Date: Thu, 29 Dec 2011 15:24:39 -0500

Store Bay Marine Services Limited

Unit B, Bago's Beach Bar, Pigeon Point Road,Crown Point, Tobago

Mailing Address: PO Box 130, Scarborough, Tobago

Website: www.sbms.co.tt Email: katy at sbms.co.tt

Phone: 660 8468 Cell: 740 2269 VHF: Ch06

Facebook: Store Bay Marine Services: https://www.facebook.com/?sk=lf#!/group.php?gid=121639071203368

Directors: John R Stickland, Rajesh Singh & Katy Young

• By Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
• Date: Thu, 22 Dec 2011 08:00:39 -0400

• By Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
• Date: Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:14:32 -0400

We totally agree with this, ....

EXPECT A FRONTAL
BOUNDARY N OF THE BASIN IN THE W ATLC TO BEGIN BRINGING SHOWERS
TO HISPANIOLA AND THE NRN LEEWARD ISLANDS WITHIN THE NEXT 12-24
HOURS. A SURFACE TROUGH AND ASSOCIATED CONVECTION IS ALSO E OF
THE WINDWARD ISLANDS AND IS EXPECTED TO ADVECT WWD WHICH WILL
IMPACT THE SRN WINDWARD ISLANDS.

Also we need to have a noteworthy look at the earthquake off Mexico
and Guatemala, ....

http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eqarchives/last_event/world/world_mexico.php

Stay Safe and Soundly Secure.

God Bless

• By Katy Young <katy at sbms.co.tt>
• Date: Sun, 18 Dec 2011 12:34:55 +0000

Store Bay Marine Services Limited

Unit B, Bago's Beach Bar, Pigeon Point Road,Crown Point, Tobago

Mailing Address: PO Box 130, Scarborough, Tobago

Website: www.sbms.co.tt Email: katy at sbms.co.tt

Phone: 660 8468 Cell: 740 2269 VHF: Ch06

Facebook: Store Bay Marine Services: https://www.facebook.com/?sk=lf#!/group.php?gid=121639071203368

Directors: John R Stickland, Rajesh Singh & Katy Young

• By Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
• Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:23:12 -0400

2011 - 12 - 14th Wed.
16 : 10 p.m.
T & T, W.I.

Good afternoon, good day, good everything, People of Paradise,

Really, it's more than suspecting.
All indications, (non-cyclonic), are that for the next two and a half
(2 1/2) days, there will be;
-Moisture in the atmosphere
-Low pressures
-(Relatively) Warm waters
That is the more southerly you are the more this pertains to you.
Unless the system in the North Central Atlantic develops 'feed' for
itself, ....

Nothing to worry about. Just a little more than the 'snowy' drizzle we
get everyday at midday.

On the side, you will never guess?
"My daughter finally came face to face with the father iguana".
Guess among all this moisture he saw the 'bright' side.

God Bless

• By Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
• Date: Thu, 8 Dec 2011 20:41:27 -0400

2011-12-08
20:20p.m.

Good Night, Good Morning, People of Paradise,

There are a few 'signs' and even less evidence, that some sort of
'Impact' will affect (most of The Lesser Antilles) us tonight. This
will last one day and a half (no more). (Sunshine, fresh breezes and
comfortable humidity after.)

If we are correct it has started already over Caracas/Margarita,
Venezuela. And the border of Guyana and Venezuela (off
Manzanilla/Mayaro, T&T).

The signs are; no wind, Lower than median range pressures for this
time of year, hot humidity (even at night), etc. eg. Mossies and
frogs, and birds.

Please don't over-react on this one, specially as this seems to be the
last of 'the pressure cooker' effect. But circular motion has and
could develop any where during 'hazardous' weather as we have seen.
Small or large in circumference. Short of Long.

Use this year's story of storms to be better equipped next time.

God Blesses Develops and Grows, what only we can furrow plant and sow.

Happy Holiday Season

• By Katy Young <katy at sbms.co.tt>
• Date: Wed, 7 Dec 2011 12:29:49 +0000

Store Bay Marine Services Limited

Unit B, Bago's Beach Bar, Pigeon Point Road,Crown Point, Tobago

Mailing Address: PO Box 130, Scarborough, Tobago

Website: www.sbms.co.tt Email: katy at sbms.co.tt

Phone: 660 8468 Cell: 740 2269 VHF: Ch06

Facebook: Store Bay Marine Services: https://www.facebook.com/?sk=lf#!/group.php?gid=121639071203368

Directors: John R Stickland, Rajesh Singh & Katy Young

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• By Katy Young <katy at sbms.co.tt>
• Date: Sat, 3 Dec 2011 13:00:17 +0000

Store Bay Marine Services Limited

Unit B, Bago's Beach Bar, Pigeon Point Road,Crown Point, Tobago

Mailing Address: PO Box 130, Scarborough, Tobago

Website: www.sbms.co.tt Email: katy at sbms.co.tt

Phone: 660 8468 Cell: 740 2269 VHF: Ch06

Facebook: Store Bay Marine Services: https://www.facebook.com/?sk=lf#!/group.php?gid=121639071203368

Directors: John R Stickland, Rajesh Singh & Katy Young

• By Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
• Date: Sat, 3 Dec 2011 04:19:56 -0400

Apparently there was torrential rainfall (and wind) twice yesterday,
ie. afternoon after mid-day and late-evening (night-time).

Reports on Facebook and Printed Media said roofs were blown off in
Carenage (Sea-View Gdns.)

I am extremely busy and exhausted but when the information comes in
and I get time to research the maps will post again if others don't,
....

God Bless

• By Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
• Date: Sat, 26 Nov 2011 14:47:31 -0400

2011 - 11 - 26th. Sat.
14 : 35 p.m.
T&T, W.I.

(Talking about blobs, from The East ie. normal African TW's), Part
XXXV is approaching Barbados. (Roughly 2 hrs. away.) The actual axis
is (more than) 24 hrs. away.

Of concern is the - environment - it will meet. This seems conducive
(at this point/time) for HEAVY rainfall.

That is - Winds - Moisture/Humidity - Pressure/Temperature ?

It's better NOT to be caught, of guard.

God Bless

• By Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
• Date: Fri, 25 Nov 2011 04:55:42 -0400

• By Michelle Rudder <themiche at tstt.net.tt>
• Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2011 22:26:26 -0400

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• By Christine Westmaas <chrisalis1003 at yahoo.co.uk>
• Date: Tue, 22 Nov 2011 02:08:44 +0000 (GMT)

• By Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
• Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2011 20:48:21 -0400

THE ITCZ
AXIS EXTENDS FROM 6N14W TO 3N25W TO 7N40W TO SOUTH AMERICA NEAR
7N58W.
IN THE UPPER
LEVELS...THE BASE OF AN UPPER LEVEL TROUGH IS OVER THE CARIBBEAN
SEA. UPPER LEVEL MOISTURE IS S OF 12N OVER THE S CARIBBEAN
SEA...SW CENTRAL AMERICA...AND NORTHERN SOUTH AMERICA. STRONG
SUBSIDENCE IS OVER THE REMAINDER OF THE CARIBBEAN. EXPECT LITTLE
CHANGE OVER THE NEXT 24 HOURS.

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• By Michelle Rudder <themiche at tstt.net.tt>
• Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2011 19:10:23 -0400

• By Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
• Date: Wed, 16 Nov 2011 05:41:51 -0400

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• By Katy Young <katy at sbms.co.tt>
• Date: Tue, 8 Nov 2011 06:54:32 -0500

Store Bay Marine Services Limited

Unit B, Bago's Beach Bar, Pigeon Point Road,Crown Point, Tobago

Mailing Address: PO Box 130, Scarborough, Tobago

Website: www.sbms.co.tt Email: katy at sbms.co.tt

Phone: 660 8468 Cell: 740 2269 VHF: Ch06

Facebook: Store Bay Marine Services: https://www.facebook.com/?sk=lf#!/group.php?gid=121639071203368

Directors: John R Stickland, Rajesh Singh & Katy Young

• By Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
• Date: Tue, 8 Nov 2011 05:41:47 -0400

2011 - 11 - 08 Tues.
05 : 20 a.m.
T & T, W.I.

Good Morning, People of Paradise,

It is being thrown out to you that for three reasons cyclonic
thunderstorms and gale force winds will give way to heavy (possible
street flooding), precipitation in EITHER Short or Long-Term Bursts,
.... (with or without graphics).

- The 'blobs' are all dissipating rapidly as they approach 1) dry air
2) upper-level winds.
- The Western Atlantic has an over-abundance of MOISTURE trying to combat this.
- The 'heat' and ' pressure' of The Hurricane Season is still with US.

Then again, "pure speculation" my dear Watson.

Moving on in the spirit of Christmas and The Trinidad Carnival (and
Winter Bookings).
The 'successful' State of Emergency remains in territorial T'dad & T'bgo. BUT,
THE CURFEW HAS BEEN LIFTED COMPLETELY !!!!!!!

That means The Show (Carnival) will go on !!!! And if you haven't a
ticket or a costume you haven't a chance.
We much prefer 'paranging' ie. singing carols to a Spanish rhythm and
Spanish lyrics 'bout The Anunciation, Nacimiento, and El Belen.
(Of course there a libations (& food) until the house guests are 'empty'.)

Happy Holiday Season !

Bro. Ian

• By Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
• Date: Fri, 4 Nov 2011 00:40:05 -0400

Part XXXIII is a LITTLE MORE THAN 12 hours away from most of us. (ie.
Windwards).

At the same time we've never seen so much DRY AIR.

By note: T'dad shares some of The South American Summer (and floods).
Thus we have an elongated wet season, ....

Enjoy a pleasant, sunshine end to the 'hurricane' season, ....

Bless

• By Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
• Date: Fri, 28 Oct 2011 13:52:55 -0400

EXTREMELY BUSY, ..., BUT
Save to say,
Second day of copious rain in already saturated areas (island-wide),
last 2 days,
And,
Tonight (the end) may be The Worse.

Bless

• By Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
• Date: Tue, 25 Oct 2011 00:38:42 -0400

Between 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Western and Northern Regions of Trinidad
experienced torrential rain. In most cases it lasted for just a half -
hour.

There are reports, (that we can confirm of while driving), of mild
street flooding in school areas when school closed. That is St. James
and The Savannah (Port of Spain). According to Facebook friends, the
traffic lasted one and an half to two hours, to get home.

In the morning, we  will know if there were any more mudslides in the
North Coast.

Temperatures are predicted to be 22 C. minimum tonight. This is the
coldest right now for the winter season. I'm wearing a sweater and
will need to go under covers when finished posting.

By note: Let's monitor and pray for 'The Gulf of Mexico' (G.O.M.).
This season has all the trappings of a runaway phenomenon. (Eg. New
York, already).

When the going gets tough the tough get going, ....
God Bless

• By Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
• Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2011 16:14:52 -0400

Part XXXI is running late as we in T & T, Paradise had a tremendously,
sunny and bright, pre-Christmas week-end.

(From Graphics), It seems to have begun already, ( and tonight ).

Judging early, there is alot of 'dry air' besides upper-level
resistance. Which can be a 'bad' thing as it may have a 'tail'.

God Bless

• By Katy Young <katy at sbms.co.tt>
• Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2011 18:50:14 +0100

Store Bay Marine Services Limited

Unit B, Bago's Beach Bar, Pigeon Point Road,Crown Point, Tobago

Mailing Address: PO Box 130, Scarborough, Tobago

Website: www.sbms.co.tt Email: katy at sbms.co.tt

Phone: 660 8468 Cell: 740 2269 VHF: Ch06

Facebook: Store Bay Marine Services: https://www.facebook.com/?sk=lf#!/group.php?gid=121639071203368

Directors: John R Stickland, Rajesh Singh & Katy Young

• By Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
• Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2011 06:10:20 -0400

2011-10-21 Fri.
06:00 a.m.
T & T, W.I.

While the mangoes and avocados and island tropical fruit abound. That
is along with the frogs, mossies and nocturnal others. If we have
offended or alarmed anybody unnecessarily we say, "alarmist or not,
..., we thank, God". We thank God, that all this beauty of paradise,
is maintained in its original virgin form, that is pristine and
beautiful!

Writing because,
- T & T, is in its second (2nd) week of 'bad' weather. (Rain everyday).
- "I predict' a unhealthy rain this week-end.
- Notice improvement all round, with dealing with it.

Have to help things function in the work world, Bye.

God Bless

• By Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
• Date: Tue, 18 Oct 2011 01:19:18 -0400

• By Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
• Date: Sun, 16 Oct 2011 20:35:27 -0400

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• By Gert van Dijken <gert at vandijken.com>
• Date: Sat, 15 Oct 2011 20:53:45 -0700

• By Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
• Date: Sat, 8 Oct 2011 22:46:06 -0400

• By Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
• Date: Sun, 25 Sep 2011 23:42:08 -0400

• By Katy Young <katy at sbms.co.tt>
• Date: Fri, 23 Sep 2011 11:08:50 -0400

Store Bay Marine Services Limited

Unit B, Bago's Beach Bar, Pigeon Point Road,Crown Point, Tobago

Mailing Address: PO Box 130, Scarborough, Tobago

Website: www.sbms.co.tt Email: katy at sbms.co.tt

Phone: 660 8468 Cell: 740 2269 VHF: Ch06

Facebook: Store Bay Marine Services: https://www.facebook.com/?sk=lf#!/group.php?gid=121639071203368

Directors: John R Stickland, Rajesh Singh & Katy Young

• By "adesh nanan " <adeshcnanan at hotmail.com>
• Date: Tue, 20 Sep 2011 12:26:48 +0000

The build up of clouds in the central atlantic looks ominous and we may well be 
advised to take the necessary precautions especially the island of Tobago

Dr Adesh Nanan
Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device available from bmobile.

• By Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
• Date: Tue, 20 Sep 2011 04:24:46 -0400

2011 - 09 - 20 Tues.
03 : 55 a.m.
T & T, W.I.

Good People of Paradise,

We really wanted to put Blob 98L behind us and go back to sleep, but,
.... A man has to do what he has to do. Great will be the day when we
in the Caribbean can budget for Research & Development, in the same
manner we subsidize basics and protect local businesses.

Atlantic Tropical Weather Discussion
Support Crown Weather Services:
Invest 98L In The Central Atlantic Likely To Develop Into A Tropical
Depression Within The Next Day Or So & May Affect The Windward
Islands, Barbados & Trinidad & Tobago With Tropical Storm Conditions
By Thursday Night & Friday
[Rob Lightbown on September 19, 2011, 5:25 am]

In other words, The 'Think-Tanks' and 'Steering Committee' have until
midday today before 48 hours of probable hazardous or disastrous
weather, ....
This will include:
- All equipment, vehicles and personnel are service-ready.
- Depleted medical stock (new orders) be flown in not shipped.
- Reservoirs drained and dredged.
- Basic food and non-perishable items stocked and controlled. (inc. prices).
The last we never get right, (the others we do),
- Have a traffic contingency plan.

For the life of me, we don't know why if you don't actively help in
hazardous weather why you need to go to work in city areas. (I for one
don't leave D'go unless necessary and wish I could stay in the country
area.) They evacuate people 'BEFORE' everywhere else.

Lastly, 1) a blob is a traumatic thing. 2) when T'dad & T'bgo is
involved it affects my family and I. 3) so there is the element of
subjectivity and bias. (maybe no posts being written.) Bear with me.

God Bless

• By Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
• Date: Sat, 17 Sep 2011 18:09:19 -0400

• By Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
• Date: Thu, 15 Sep 2011 13:47:46 -0400

• By Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
• Date: Tue, 13 Sep 2011 23:58:27 -0400

• By Katy Young <katy at sbms.co.tt>
• Date: Fri, 9 Sep 2011 15:31:27 +0100

Store Bay Marine Services Limited

Unit B, Bago's Beach Bar, Pigeon Point Road,Crown Point, Tobago

Mailing Address: PO Box 130, Scarborough, Tobago

Website: www.sbms.co.tt Email: katy at sbms.co.tt

Phone: 660 8468 Cell: 740 2269 VHF: Ch06

Facebook: Store Bay Marine Services: https://www.facebook.com/?sk=lf#!/group.php?gid=121639071203368

Directors: John R Stickland, Rajesh Singh & Katy Young

• By Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
• Date: Fri, 9 Sep 2011 03:14:10 -0400

• By Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
• Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2011 11:30:34 -0400

• By Katy Young <katy at sbms.co.tt>
• Date: Mon, 5 Sep 2011 16:51:59 +0100

2^nd September 2011

Trinidad & Tobago still open for business despite

"Limited State of Emergency" & Curfew in Trinidad

On the 21st of August 2011, the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago was placed under a “limited State of Emergency” (SOE) by Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar. The SOE was implemented by the government in order to deal with the prevalent gang and drug culture in some areas of Trinidad. On the 4th September 2011 Parliament agreed to extend the SOE for another three months.

The SOE has had no real impact of visiting yachts in Chaguaramas except that a curfew is in place from 11pm to 4am. David Bovell of Boaters' Enterprise Limited says the measures by the Government are being greeted with "wide support and a sense of relief by business and cruisers". Several cruisers have had to go to the airport during curfew hours and have reported easily available curfew permits to get to and fro without incident. The reality is that crime, in all forms, has seen a drastic reduction since the implementation of the SOE. Authorities in Chaguaramas report no negative effects on cruisers or on the peninsula.

Dave Cooper of Dockyard Electrics in Chaguaramas states that "a limited State of Emergency is a brave decision for a government to take and it can only help to make Trinidad and Tobago an even safer place to visit. They have made huge inroads into curtailing the criminal element by arresting over 1,000 people both criminals and gang leaders.” He also pointed out that “crime as it is generally confined to gangs and has little effect on the general public. As with any country there are places to avoid.”

Markus Grundmann of Yacht Picante, reports that “although some businesses and restaurants are closing early in Chaguaramas and business is slightly quieter than normal, things are calm. There is no mass exodus of boats and everyone who is here seems happy to remain here.”

In Tobago, with no curfews in place, the effect of the SOE has been negligible with no noticeable increase in police presence.

Leon James of Yacht Iza says, "We have been anchored in Store Bay, Tobago for almost four weeks now and have not been affected in any way by the State of Emergency in Trinidad. All services on the island including transport, fuel stations, supermarkets and restaurants have been operating as normal. Our experience in Tobago is that it is a very peaceful island with friendly locals and at no time have we felt threatened."

Sharon Nash-Jones of Yacht Ocean Spice adds that she "arrived in Store Bay over one month ago from Brazil. We just can't seem to leave as there are so many facilities here and all the chores we need to do we can get done here. We have in no way been effected by the Trinidad State of Emergency, actually if we had not heard it on the local radio station we would not have realized it had even been implemented. The shops have adequate fresh produce, the locals are friendly and we don't feel threatened at all. We are loving our stay here in this safe, sheltered anchorage."

Customs, Immigration and the Coastguard in Tobago have all confirmed that they have received no special instructions with regards their dealings with yachts and the SOE . The local business community, whilst supporting the crackdown fear that yet again Tobago's reputation is being adversely effected by the high levels of crime in Trinidad. John Stickland of Store Bay Marine Services, in Tobago says, “This situation proves again that the islands of Trinidad and Tobago are separated by more than just the 23 miles of the Galleons Passage.“

“Tobago is open for business as usual. We are under no curfew, and cruisers to the island can enjoy their visit as normal. The movement of residents and cruisers on Tobago is not restricted in any way because of the State of Emergency. Moves by the Government to tackle crime are welcomed and will ultimately enhance the cruiser experience.”

In the past other Caribbean islands have also considered imposing a State of Emergency to tackle crime. Last week St Lucia's National Security Minister Guy Mayers stated that earlier this year the island's Government had considered granting an SOE because of increasing criminal gang activity in St Lucia, resulting in fifteen murders in the first three months of 2011. The move was ultimately rejected because of fears about the impact on the economy and tourism. Opposition leaders in St Kitts are also calling on their Government to grant an SOE because of five murders in August 2011. So far the St Kitts-Nevis Government has failed to answer the calls.

For further up-to-date information, please contact either John Stickland of Store Bay Marine Services (john at sbms.co.tt) (+1) 868 390 5408 or David Bovell of Boaters Enterprise (david.bovell at boatersenterprise.com) (+1) 868 620 0978

Store Bay Marine Services Limited

Unit B, Bago's Beach Bar, Pigeon Point Road,Crown Point, Tobago

Mailing Address: PO Box 130, Scarborough, Tobago

Website: www.sbms.co.tt Email: katy at sbms.co.tt

Phone: 660 8468 Cell: 740 2269 VHF: Ch06

Facebook: Store Bay Marine Services: https://www.facebook.com/?sk=lf#!/group.php?gid=121639071203368

Directors: John R Stickland, Rajesh Singh & Katy Young

• By Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
• Date: Sat, 3 Sep 2011 13:27:54 -0400

• By Jamie Ramoutar <jboogy2604 at hotmail.com>
• Date: Fri, 26 Aug 2011 14:54:26 -0400

• By Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
• Date: Thu, 25 Aug 2011 00:05:40 -0400

• By "adesh nanan " <adeshcnanan at hotmail.com>
• Date: Mon, 22 Aug 2011 04:35:11 +0000

Earlier there was an impressive lightning display with no sound of thunder
Now there is the sound of thunder in the distance and it appears to be getting 
louder
No sign of rain yet
This is strange because it appears to be coming from the west

Dr Nanan
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• By Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
• Date: Sat, 20 Aug 2011 10:07:35 -0400

• By Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
• Date: Tue, 16 Aug 2011 04:57:23 -0400

A TROPICAL WAVE IS ON TOP OF THE ISLANDS OF THE EASTERN 
CARIBBEAN SEA. IT RUNS FROM A 1010 MB LOW PRESSURE CENTER THAT
IS BETWEEN SAINT LUCIA AND SAINT VINCENT...PASSING JUST ALONG 
THE WESTERN SIDE OF GUADELOUPE...TO 19N62W. RAINSHOWERS ARE 
POSSIBLE TO THE SOUTH OF 18N BETWEEN 60W AND 68W. RAINSHOWERS
ALSO ARE POSSIBLE IN THE ATLANTIC OCEAN FROM 13N TO 17N BETWEEN 
50W AND 60W.

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• By Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
• Date: Sun, 14 Aug 2011 00:48:43 -0400

• By Katy Young <katy at sbms.co.tt>
• Date: Thu, 11 Aug 2011 13:33:17 +0100

Store Bay Marine Services Limited

Unit B, Bago's Beach Bar, Pigeon Point Road,Crown Point, Tobago

Mailing Address: PO Box 130, Scarborough, Tobago

Website: www.sbms.co.tt Email: katy at sbms.co.tt

Phone: 660 8468 Cell: 740 2269 VHF: Ch06

Facebook: Store Bay Marine Services: https://www.facebook.com/?sk=lf#!/group.php?gid=121639071203368

Directors: John R Stickland, Rajesh Singh & Katy Young

• By Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
• Date: Mon, 8 Aug 2011 19:14:38 -0400

• By Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
• Date: Sat, 6 Aug 2011 07:41:52 -0400

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• By Katy Young <katy at sbms.co.tt>
• Date: Thu, 4 Aug 2011 13:50:42 +0100

Store Bay Marine Services Limited

Unit B, Bago's Beach Bar, Pigeon Point Road,Crown Point, Tobago

Mailing Address: PO Box 130, Scarborough, Tobago

Website: www.sbms.co.tt Email: katy at sbms.co.tt

Phone: 660 8468 Cell: 740 2269 VHF: Ch06

Facebook: Store Bay Marine Services: https://www.facebook.com/?sk=lf#!/group.php?gid=121639071203368

Directors: John R Stickland, Rajesh Singh & Katy Young

• By Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
• Date: Tue, 2 Aug 2011 06:29:52 -0400

• By Jamie Ramoutar <jboogy2604 at hotmail.com>
• Date: Mon, 1 Aug 2011 18:31:48 -0400

• By Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
• Date: Mon, 1 Aug 2011 17:30:14 -0400

• By "adesh nanan " <adeshcnanan at hotmail.com>
• Date: Sun, 31 Jul 2011 13:59:31 +0000

Although the center of the system is moving north of Tobago ,there is still the 
possibility for feeder bands to develop and affect the island

Dr Nanan
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• By Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
• Date: Sat, 30 Jul 2011 08:48:26 -0400

• By Katy Young <katy at sbms.co.tt>
• Date: Fri, 29 Jul 2011 13:22:18 +0100

Store Bay Marine Services Limited

Unit B, Bago's Beach Bar, Pigeon Point Road,Crown Point, Tobago

Mailing Address: PO Box 130, Scarborough, Tobago

Website: www.sbms.co.tt Email: katy at sbms.co.tt

Phone: 660 8468 Cell: 740 2269 VHF: Ch06

Facebook: Store Bay Marine Services: https://www.facebook.com/?sk=lf#!/group.php?gid=121639071203368

Directors: John R Stickland, Rajesh Singh & Katy Young

• By Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
• Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2011 09:04:16 -0400

• By Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
• Date: Thu, 21 Jul 2011 05:21:37 -0400

• By Katy Young <katy at sbms.co.tt>
• Date: Mon, 18 Jul 2011 16:20:59 +0100

Store Bay Marine Services Limited

Unit B, Bago's Beach Bar, Pigeon Point Road,Crown Point, Tobago

Mailing Address: PO Box 130, Scarborough, Tobago

Website: www.sbms.co.tt Email: katy at sbms.co.tt

Phone: 660 8468 Cell: 740 2269 VHF: Ch06

Facebook: Store Bay Marine Services: https://www.facebook.com/?sk=lf#!/group.php?gid=121639071203368

Directors: John R Stickland, Rajesh Singh & Katy Young

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• By Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
• Date: Sat, 16 Jul 2011 20:51:42 -0400

• By Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
• Date: Sat, 16 Jul 2011 02:13:32 -0400

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• By Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
• Date: Tue, 12 Jul 2011 13:51:56 -0400

• By Jamie Ramoutar <jboogy2604 at hotmail.com>
• Date: Fri, 8 Jul 2011 22:06:17 -0400

• By Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
• Date: Fri, 8 Jul 2011 20:44:39 -0400

• By Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
• Date: Fri, 8 Jul 2011 15:01:03 -0400

• By Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
• Date: Fri, 8 Jul 2011 14:20:41 -0400

• By Katy Young <katy at sbms.co.tt>
• Date: Thu, 7 Jul 2011 13:24:26 +0100

Store Bay Marine Services Limited

Unit B, Bago's Beach Bar, Pigeon Point Road,Crown Point, Tobago

Mailing Address: PO Box 130, Scarborough, Tobago

Website: www.sbms.co.tt Email: katy at sbms.co.tt

Phone: 660 8468 Cell: 740 2269 VHF: Ch06

Facebook: Store Bay Marine Services: https://www.facebook.com/?sk=lf#!/group.php?gid=121639071203368

Directors: John R Stickland, Rajesh Singh & Katy Young

• By Katy Young <katy at sbms.co.tt>
• Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2011 21:45:05 +0100

Store Bay Marine Services Limited

Unit B, Bago's Beach Bar, Pigeon Point Road,Crown Point, Tobago

Mailing Address: PO Box 130, Scarborough, Tobago

Website: www.sbms.co.tt Email: katy at sbms.co.tt

Phone: 660 8468 Cell: 740 2269 VHF: Ch06

Facebook: Store Bay Marine Services: https://www.facebook.com/?sk=lf#!/group.php?gid=121639071203368

Directors: John R Stickland, Rajesh Singh & Katy Young

• By Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
• Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2011 08:34:19 -0400

• By Katy Young <katy at sbms.co.tt>
• Date: Tue, 5 Jul 2011 14:19:25 +0100

Store Bay Marine Services Limited

Unit B, Bago's Beach Bar, Pigeon Point Road,Crown Point, Tobago

Mailing Address: PO Box 130, Scarborough, Tobago

Website: www.sbms.co.tt Email: katy at sbms.co.tt

Phone: 660 8468 Cell: 740 2269 VHF: Ch06

Facebook: Store Bay Marine Services: https://www.facebook.com/?sk=lf#!/group.php?gid=121639071203368

Directors: John R Stickland, Rajesh Singh & Katy Young

• By Katy Young <katy at sbms.co.tt>
• Date: Thu, 30 Jun 2011 13:32:24 +0100

Store Bay Marine Services Limited

Unit B, Bago's Beach Bar, Pigeon Point Road,Crown Point, Tobago

Mailing Address: PO Box 130, Scarborough, Tobago

Website: www.sbms.co.tt Email: katy at sbms.co.tt

Phone: 660 8468 Cell: 740 2269 VHF: Ch06

Facebook: Store Bay Marine Services: https://www.facebook.com/?sk=lf#!/group.php?gid=121639071203368

Directors: John R Stickland, Rajesh Singh & Katy Young

• By Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
• Date: Thu, 30 Jun 2011 03:44:30 -0400

• By Katy Young <katy at sbms.co.tt>
• Date: Wed, 29 Jun 2011 14:15:57 -0400

Latest from the Trinidad and Tobago Met Service:

Reorganised ITCZ To Produce Moderate To Heavy Showers In Trinidad and Tobago

Today, the TT Meteorological Service has advised that our weather will continue to be impacted by the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone. Trinidad and Tobago is expected to experience moderate to heavy showers and the isolated thundershowers over the next 3-5 hours. Tobago however is anticipated to experience heavier rainfall.

It is important to note that street/flash flooding, gusty winds in excess of 45km/hr can also occur in areas that experience heavy downpour. There also exists the possibility of landslides occurring in Tobago due to the heavy rainfall. Citizens are advised to remain vigilant and cautious especially in areas that are prone to landslips and landslides.

In light of this, the ODPM, as the lead coordinator for crises and emergencies, has put first responder agencies (disaster management units of the municipal corporations, Trinidad and Tobago Fire Service, Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force, the Ministry of Works and Transport and CEPEP) on alert in the event that immediate assistance needs to be rendered.

We underscore the following:-

• Stay calm, alert and cautious.
• If there is flooding, do not walk or drive through flood waters. Stay inside until water levels have subsided.
• Be cautious when driving along hillsides or landslide prone areas.

If citizens have been adversely affected by this weather, they must contact their municipal corporation or the ODPM at 800 6376.

Additionally, the Hurricane and rainy seasons have begun and as a result, we remind citizens to continue to take the necessary measures to safeguard life and property. Our country is not under any tropical storm threat, watch or warning at this time.

Visit www.odpm.gov.tt, peruse our Facebook page: ODPMTT or call 640 1285 for more information on family preparedness and preparedness at the community level.

Tomorrow the weather looks set to improve: A mixed day with some cloudy periods and isolated showers. Winds: Easterly 20-40km/h. Seas: Normal occasionally moderate. Waves:2.0m occasionally 2.5m in open water and up to1.0m in sheltered areas. Forecast High : 32⁰C, Forecast Low: 25°C, Heat Index:34⁰C, Humidity range: 65/95 %

Store Bay Marine Services Limited

Unit B, Bago's Beach Bar, Pigeon Point Road,Crown Point, Tobago

Mailing Address: PO Box 130, Scarborough, Tobago

Website: www.sbms.co.tt Email: katy at sbms.co.tt

Phone: 660 8468 Cell: 740 2269 VHF: Ch06

Facebook: Store Bay Marine Services: https://www.facebook.com/?sk=lf#!/group.php?gid=121639071203368

Directors: John R Stickland, Rajesh Singh & Katy Young

• By Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
• Date: Tue, 28 Jun 2011 05:08:22 -0400

• By Katy Young <katy at sbms.co.tt>
• Date: Wed, 22 Jun 2011 18:15:33 +0100

Store Bay Marine Services Limited

Unit B, Bago's Beach Bar, Pigeon Point Road,Crown Point, Tobago

Mailing Address: PO Box 130, Scarborough, Tobago

Website: www.sbms.co.tt Email: katy at sbms.co.tt

Phone: 660 8468 Cell: 740 2269 VHF: Ch06

Facebook: Store Bay Marine Services: https://www.facebook.com/?sk=lf#!/group.php?gid=121639071203368

Directors: John R Stickland, Rajesh Singh & Katy Young

• By Katy Young <katy at sbms.co.tt>
• Date: Mon, 20 Jun 2011 14:00:45 +0100

Store Bay Marine Services Limited

Unit B, Bago's Beach Bar, Pigeon Point Road,Crown Point, Tobago

Mailing Address: PO Box 130, Scarborough, Tobago

Website: www.sbms.co.tt Email: katy at sbms.co.tt

Phone: 660 8468 Cell: 740 2269 VHF: Ch06

Directors: John R Stickland, Rajesh Singh & Katy Young

• By Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
• Date: Fri, 17 Jun 2011 08:09:57 -0400

• By Katy Young <katy at sbms.co.tt>
• Date: Tue, 14 Jun 2011 19:42:33 +0100

Store Bay Marine Services Limited

Unit B, Bago's Beach Bar, Pigeon Point Road,Crown Point, Tobago

Mailing Address: PO Box 130, Scarborough, Tobago

Website: www.sbms.co.tt Email: katy at sbms.co.tt

Phone: 660 8468 Cell: 740 2269 VHF: Ch06

Directors: John R Stickland, Rajesh Singh & Katy Young

• By Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
• Date: Tue, 14 Jun 2011 10:42:06 -0400

• By Katy Young <katy at sbms.co.tt>
• Date: Sat, 11 Jun 2011 09:44:08 -0400

Store Bay Marine Services Limited

Unit B, Bago's Beach Bar, Pigeon Point Road,Crown Point, Tobago

Mailing Address: PO Box 130, Scarborough, Tobago

Website: www.sbms.co.tt Email: katy at sbms.co.tt

Phone: 660 8468 Cell: 740 2269 VHF: Ch06

Directors: John R Stickland, Rajesh Singh & Katy Young

• By Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
• Date: Fri, 10 Jun 2011 16:58:30 -0400

...TROPICAL WAVES...

TROPICAL WAVE IS ALONG 31W/32W S OF 9N MOVING W 10-15 KT. 
ALTHOUGH THE TOTAL PRECIPITABLE WATER IMAGERY INDICATES AN AREA
OF DEEP LAYER MOISTURE IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY OF THIS 
WAVE...THERE IS LITTLE INDICATION OF THE WAVE ON SATELLITE 
IMAGERY OR OTHER FORECASTING TOOLS. 

TROPICAL WAVE IS ALONG 11N38W 7N42W TO 4N44W MOVING W 15 KT. 
WELL DEFINED CYCLONIC CURVATURE IN THE VICINITY OF THE WAVE 
BETWEEN 6N-10N AS INDICATED ON VISIBLE SATELLITE IMAGERY. 
THE TOTAL PRECIPITABLE WATER IMAGERY INDICATES THE WAVE AS AT 
THE LEADING EDGE OF THE BROAD AMPLIFICATION OF DEEP LAYER 
MOISTURE ASSOCIATED WITH THE WAVE ALONG 30W/31W. SCATTERED 
SHOWERS ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS ARE FROM 8N-10N BETWEEN 38W-41W. 

• By Katy Young <katy at sbms.co.tt>
• Date: Wed, 8 Jun 2011 13:50:45 -0400

Store Bay Marine Services Limited

Unit B, Bago's Beach Bar, Pigeon Point Road,Crown Point, Tobago

Mailing Address: PO Box 130, Scarborough, Tobago

Website: www.sbms.co.tt Email: katy at sbms.co.tt

Phone: 660 8468 Cell: 740 2269 VHF: Ch06

Directors: John R Stickland, Rajesh Singh & Katy Young

• By Jamie Ramoutar <jboogy2604 at hotmail.com>
• Date: Sun, 5 Jun 2011 18:47:06 -0400

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• By Jamie Ramoutar <jboogy2604 at hotmail.com>
• Date: Sun, 5 Jun 2011 18:32:12 -0400

• By Katy Young <katy at sbms.co.tt>
• Date: Fri, 3 Jun 2011 08:26:09 -0400

Store Bay Marine Services Limited

Unit B, Bago's Beach Bar, Pigeon Point Road,Crown Point, Tobago

Mailing Address: PO Box 130, Scarborough, Tobago

Website: www.sbms.co.tt Email: katy at sbms.co.tt

Phone: 660 8468 Cell: 740 2269 VHF: Ch06

Directors: John R Stickland, Rajesh Singh & Katy Young

• By Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
• Date: Sun, 29 May 2011 07:50:23 -0400

...TROPICAL WAVES...

TROPICAL WAVE IS MOVING ACROSS THE BORDER BETWEEN VENEZUELA AND 
GUYANA ANALYZED FROM 13N58W TO INLAND NEAR 5N60NW MOVING W AT 
10-15 KT. VISIBLE SATELLITE IMAGERY SHOWS AN INVERTED-V 
STRUCTURE WITH CYCLONIC FLOW ABOUT THE AXIS IN THE LOW-LEVEL 
CLOUD PATTERN. TOTAL PRECIPITABLE WATER IMAGERY ALSO INDICATES 
MODERATE LOW LEVEL MOISTURE VALUES IN THE VICINITY OF THE WAVE 
AXIS. HOWEVER...DRY NW FLOW IN THE MIDDLE TO UPPER LEVELS ABOVE 
IS INHIBITING ANY SIGNIFICANT CONVECTION WITH THE WAVE... 
ALLOWING FOR ONLY ISOLATED SHOWERS WITHIN 80 NM ON EITHER SIDE 
OF THE AXIS N OF 10N.

TROPICAL WAVE MOVES ACROSS THE COASTAL WATERS OF WESTERN 
VENEZUELA ALONG 70W S OF 14N W AT 5-10 KT. THE ACTIVITY 
ASSOCIATED TO THIS WAVE IS OCCURRING INLAND OVER PORTIONS OF 
NORTHWESTERN VENEZUELA.

• By Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
• Date: Sun, 22 May 2011 22:16:15 -0400

• By Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
• Date: Wed, 18 May 2011 22:20:18 -0400

...TROPICAL WAVES...

TROPICAL WAVE IS ALONG 57W/58W S OF 13N TO INLAND OVER SOUTH 
AMERICA DRIFTING W AT LESS THAN 10 KT. WAVE IS EMBEDDED IN A 
NARROW AREA OF MOISTURE AS DEPICTED ON THE TOTAL PRECIPITABLE 
WATER IMAGERY. SCATTERED MODERATE CONVECTION IS WITHIN 90/120 NM 
E OF THE WAVE AXIS S OF 9N. 

• By Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
• Date: Wed, 11 May 2011 22:12:43 -0400

• By Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
• Date: Sun, 1 May 2011 18:59:53 -0400

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• By Katy Young <katy at sbms.co.tt>
• Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 22:43:54 +0100

Elsewhere, tropical cyclone formation is not expected during the next 48 hours.

Store Bay Marine Services Limited

Unit B, Bago's Beach Bar, Pigeon Point Road,Crown Point, Tobago

Mailing Address: PO Box 130, Scarborough, Tobago

Website: www.sbms.co.tt Email: katy at sbms.co.tt

Phone: 660 8468 Cell: 740 2269 VHF: Ch06

Directors: John R Stickland, Rajesh Singh & Katy Young