Circumnavigating the Caribbean

[MERIDIAN 2]

I have a plan to circumnavigate the Caribbean in the not too distant future.
Starting from Fort Lauderdale, in late November,down through the Turks and Caicos, then down through the Leewards and the Windwards, to stop in Trinidad In February for the Carnival celebration.
After that to the ABC's and on to round the Yucatan Peninsula and to Columbia, Roatan Island, Panama, and on around to Texas and the Gulf coats and back to Florida.
The boat will be a Krogen, Nordhavn, Selele, or similar set up for long distance cruising.
I would like to hear from anyone that has done this trip, or parts of it, to give me some advice as to places to avoid, places to see and any other pertinent information.

Thank you in advance

 

[leeman]

I have a plan to circumnavigate the Caribbean in the not too distant future.
Starting from Fort Lauderdale, in late November,down through the Turks and Caicos, then down through the Leewards and the Windwards, to stop in Trinidad In February for the Carnival celebration.
After that to the ABC's and on to round the Yucatan Peninsula and to Columbia, Roatan Island, Panama, and on around to Texas and the Gulf coats and back to Florida.
The boat will be a Krogen, Nordhavn, Selele, or similar set up for long distance cruising.
I would like to hear from anyone that has done this trip, or parts of it, to give me some advice as to places to avoid, places to see and any other pertinent information.

Thank you in advance

Wow! Can I come!

 

[ragin cajun]

Check out TFer Scott on his trip onboard his Krogen 42. www.caribbeansealife.wordpress.com Great source of info along with interesting blog!

 

[menzies]

Same plan in the future, though probably to the ABCs skipping on the way down, then visiting those on the way back.

Places to avoid? Venezuela!

 

[Crusty Chief]

Just might run into you. We will be coming from the West this winter into the lower Caribbean and at some point continue North to Florida. All depends on how far we get before looking for a hurricane hole for the next season.

Best of luck.

 

[Insequent]

Sounds like quite a trip, but do prepare well and take care!

Noonsite is a great source of info if you were not already aware of it.
https://www.noonsite.com/

I don't like to put a damper on your plans, but we lost a TF member in Panama last year. Still raw for me as we had been corresponding a bit.

https://www.trawlerforum.com/forums/s59/deadly-attack-cruising-family-panama-44367.html