Madagascar

Madagascar’s northwest corner blends warm trade winds, gin‑clear anchorages and characterful villages into a sailing ground that still feels genuinely off‑grid. Base yourself in Nosy Be and fan out across snorkel‑bright islets like Nosy Tanikely and Nosy Sakatia, or press south to the Radama Islands for powder‑sand beaches and night skies unspoilt by light. The pattern is mercifully simple: dry, reliable trades from May to November; lush, lighter‑wind wet season from December to March. Infrastructure is minimal but sufficient, with Hell‑Ville and Crater Bay providing fuel, fresh food and friendly technical help. Beyond that, it’s sand, coral and the Mozambique Channel. This guide sets out where to go, when to go, and how to do it safely and legally—whether you are chartering a catamaran for a week or planning an extended cruise.