A choppy economy did not prevent a collection of luxury yachts from navigating Caribbean waters to attend the festive “Crew Rendezvous” event in St. Kitts in December 2008. They came by sea to preview plans for the new mega-yacht harbour and marina at the developing Christophe Harbour luxury resort in St. Kitts.

Yacht owners, crews, government officials, members of the St. Kitts-Nevis business community, other special guests, and top management from Christophe Harbour’s development company converged on the Whitehouse Bay and Turtle Beach areas of St. Kitts on Thursday, December 11. Six yachts from around the globe dropped anchor in the sparkling blue waters of the bay at the southeastern end of St. Kitts. Yacht owners and crews joined other...

The Christophe Harbour golf course designed by Tom Fazio is built atop a volcanic ridge and along a natural inland cove. Planned over 250 acres, the Par 72 course will be 7,250 yards from the back tees. In addition to the terrain, wind will be considered a major design element and will influence shot selection choices in the upper holes. The beach-level-to-mountaintop environment, sweeping views of two oceans, and spectacular design will make the project unique – a “must play” international venue for golf aficionados.

A number of practical details will help make the course intriguing to every level of player. Bermudagrasses are planned for use in tees, fairways, roughs, and greens. Fairways will be sand capped, to create firm, fast conditions. Natural...