I went to Montego bay for a sailing regatta and had a fantastic time. It is an excellent sailing venue: good winds, clear waters, the occasional reef to look out for, and flying fish in abundance. The surrounding setting is mountainous. On the downside, the bay is marred by large cruise ships that come in and while disgourging their cargo of tourists also take advantage of lax regulations to clean their bilges. Our hosts in Montego bay were very friendly, but security was an issue to them.  more...