Windward Islands

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  • Sailing in St Vincent & the Grenadines
    St. Vincent & the Grenadines (SVG) sits at the heart of the Windwards: a compact chain of high volcanic islands and low-lying cays that delivers classic trade-wind passages, reef-fringed anchorages and a tangible sense of passage-making with short hops between stops. Sailors come for the reliable easterly breeze, the clarity of the water, and the choice of sheltered bays on the leeward sides, from Bequia’s broad Admiralty Bay to the lagoon-like Tobago Cays. With modern marinas at Blue Lagoon (St. Vincent) and Canouan, park moorings in the Tobago Cays, and characterful stern-to anchorages like Wallilabou and Cumberland, SVG rewards good seamanship without being inaccessible. This guide sets out the winds and seasons, the key harbours and hazards, and how to charter and clear in, so you can plan confident, unhurried cruising in one of the Caribbean’s most complete sailing playgrounds.
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  • Sailing in St Lucia
    St Lucia rewards confident cruisers with a blend of brisk trade-wind passages, calm leeward anchorages and immaculate marine parks beneath the Pitons. The island’s west coast is perfectly staged for short day hops between marinas, bays and mooring fields, while the channels north to Martinique and south to St Vincent provide classic bluewater legs with lively acceleration zones. Charter infrastructure is concentrated around Rodney Bay, making logistics straightforward whether you’re bareboating, taking a skipper or planning a one‑way voyage into the Grenadines.
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  • Sailing in Grenada
    Grenada sits at the southern gateway to the Windward Islands, offering reliable trade winds, well-sheltered south-coast harbours, and easy hops to Carriacou, Petite Martinique and, with clearance, the Grenadines. Its geography suits both settled moorings and open-water passages: you can tuck into mangrove-backed bays one day and cross a lively channel the next. For skippers weighing their first Caribbean cruise or aiming to extend beyond the crowded mid-chain islands, Grenada is a confident choice. Winters bring brisk easterlies and crisp visibility; summers soften the breeze yet keep the rhythm of tradewind sailing. The island group’s protected anchorages, good charter infrastructure and straightforward airport access make planning stress-light and sailing time-rich. This guide sets out when to go, how the winds behave, where to anchor, and how to charter with confidence. It also outlines clearance and certification essentials, and proposes sample itineraries that balance snug harbours with rewarding passages.
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  • Sailing in the Windward Islands
    Planning a sailing trip to the Windward Islands? This guide will walk you through everything you need to know – from weather patterns to harbours, charter options, and local sailing etiquette – all presented in an easy-to-scan FAQ format. Written in clear British English with concise paragraphs and headings, it’s designed to help even a…
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