We offer a system of weekly checks and airing for boats on moorings, on the dock or on the hard at Spice Island Marine.

We spend some time with you before you leave covering all aspects of the operation of the essential systems, batteries, location of second anchors, bilge pumps etc.  We also take full contact details and will contact you as necessary in your absence.

Our services are recognized by leading insurers such as Admiral and Pantaenius, who may insist on professional guardianage for boats left for any significant period.

The best storage option for your boat will depend on the time of year, type of boat, length of absence and any maintenance or refit projects planned.  Similarly, how to best ‘summerise’ your boat will depend on the systems you have, how it is being stored and for what period … we are happy to advise.

Our standard checks cover the following (where applicable):

• Water ingress (salt and fresh)
• Insects
• Battery levels (voltage and water)
• Chafe on lines and position of chafe gear
• Proximity of other anchored/moored vessels
• Operation of bilge pumps
• Mildew
• Chafe or damage to canvas
• Any other causes for concern

The boat will be aired for one day each week.

We can also run engines & generators, pump heads and operate just about any systems you need to keep ‘ticking over'.

Grenada is probably the safest island in the Southern Caribbean – security problems are unusual and we have not had any incidents for the last 2 seasons.  However, for additional peace of mind, you may wish to install a Remote Monitoring System.

We can provide transport ashore as you leave and return to the boat if necessary, and undertake any final tasks as required – for example the last bag of laundry, cleaning down below, fresh water flush and stow the outboard.

Storm and Hurricane Preparations:

As most owners choose to sail for November to May season and return to home and other commitments for the hurricane season, we are generally looking after boats during hurricane season.

Grenada suffered very badly in 2004 during Hurricane Ivan which was a Category 4 Hurricane.

In Hurricane Emily (a Category 1 Hurricane) nearly a year later, no damage or losses of any kind were sustained by any boats in the care of Island Dreams.

All boats under our guardianage will be prepared appropriately should a Storm or Hurricane Watch be set for Grenada.  We may take some precautions at an earlier stage, or if we expect high winds - for example removing canvas.

Our policy is that boats are kept in safe locations, so we do not need to move boats if a Storm or Hurricane Watch is set.

We will discuss appropriate measures with you when we set up a guardianage contract, and ask that you tell us if your insurance company has any specific requirements.