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Submarine collides with 110-foot yacht off Grand Cayman

An uncontrolled ascent of the submarine resulted in a collision with a 110 foot yacht, the Cayman Aggressor IV.

Watersports companies clash over cut submarine communication cable

A dive operator deliberately cut the surface communications cable to the Downunder Submarine after got tangled in his engine.
Vanjae Ramgeet, middle, holds his son while celebrating his first-place podium finish. - Photo: Skylar Ramgeet

Ramgeet rides to first in P1 AquaX jet-ski series

Two Caymanian watercraft riders showcased their skill and determination on the rough seas in Clearwater, Florida, from 22-24 Aug. in the P1 AquaX.
Sarah Bridge tries out eFoiling, Cayman's newest watersport

Compass tries out … eFoiling

Cayman Compass's Sarah Bridge tackles eFoiling, a futuristic sport that combines surfing with hoverboarding.
Riley Grey of Cayman eFoil travelled around Grand Cayman on a carbon-fibre motor-powered board in less than four hours

eFoil entrepreneur circles Grand Cayman in under four hours

Riley Grey of Cayman eFoil travelled the whole way around Grand Cayman island on a carbon-fibre motor-powered board in less than four hours
Swimmers mingle with jet skis on Public Beach Jan 2025 2

Jet ski operators on Public Beach say congestion risks public safety

Vendors on Public Beach are warning that the Port Authority’s decision to relocate water-sports operators from the southern end of the beach has led...

Bush calls for freezing new Wildlife Interaction Zone licences

A private member's motion filed by West Bay West MP McKeeva Bush is seeking a moratorium on new Wildlife Interaction Zone licences.

Inspire Cayman scholarship recipients begin training

Inspire Cayman has begun training 24 recipients of tourism scholarships looking for careers in water sports or for those already working to gain related certifications.

Tour operators struggle ahead of cruise return

Water-sports businesses are facing a long, slow road to recovery and may need financial support from government for several months, according to recent survey data.

Tourism business still facing cancellations, survey shows

Cayman’s watersports businesses are still seeing more cancellations than new bookings, despite the announcement that the border will reopen next Saturday.

Injured army veterans find freedom beneath the waves

When John Kennedy returned from serving in the Gulf War, he was a different man than the ultra-fit soldier who had left Las Vegas to fight for his country.

Free divers take breath away

Free divers from around the world produced literally breathtaking performances at the annual Deja Blue competition in the Cayman Islands last week.

Grim year already in Cayman waters

Four people have died and another five are missing following incidents in Cayman Islands waters since Jan. 1, according to police records.

Students complete Red Sail internships

Red Sail Sports said goodbye last week to four students who had been with the company as interns since September.

Sollie Ebanks, the king of North Sound

In his time Solomon “Sollie” Ebanks was known as the King of North Sound. He knew the waters of the sound better than the huge...

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