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Sailing Yacht
Charter Yacht Charter and Sailing Caribbean
Virgin Islands, Grenadines, Martinique, Guadeloupe Antigua, St Martin,
Bahamas
Belize, San Blas, Los Roques-
Yacht Charter Windward Islands
The Grenadines and St. Vincent One of the most popular areas in the
Caribbean are the Grenadines, which lie between Grenada and St Vincent.
The closely grouped islands Bequia, Mustique, Union and Cannouan are
especially suited for leisurely “island-hopping”; short daily legs leave
plenty of time to enjoy the spectacular beaches and marvellous beach
bars.
Union Island
Even though geographically, the Grenadines are one unit, the islands to
the South of Carriacou belong to Grenada, while Union and Petit St
Vincent still belong to St Vincent. Thus, you must observe the clearing
regulations. The Northern coast of Union is known for its good
snorkelling territories. The island is surrounded by several coral
reefs, and the heavenly Tobago Cays are right next door.
Union Island Clifton Harbour – the port:
Steering into the harbour at the Eastern tip of the island has become
quite easy, despite the reefs, ever since barrels were deployed. The
best and coolest anchorage's are located behind Thompson Island at the
Eastern side of the harbour.
The reef to the East provides good protection against the swell, and is
a wonderful diving location, since the Thompson reef drops by up to 30
metres. It is recommended that you anchor at the Anchorage Yacht Club,
which can accommodate up to 12 yachts, providing water, ice and bread.
The diesel station has been closed, but diesel can be acquired from the
regular filling station. There are some simple shops and markets in
town. If you are a party person, you should definitely not miss the
Caribbean Party, which is held in Clifton Harbour every weekend.
Grenada
Grenada (345 sq km) is an independent state in the British Commonwealth.
The island, which became famous as a spice island, lies at the Southern
end of the Grenadines. Mountains stretch from coast to coast, and some
peaks lie above 600 metres. Grand Etang, a marvellous park with a lake
high up in the mountains, is always worth a visit. St George’s is the
busy capital of Grenada.
Grenada St George's – the port:
Yacht harbour is located in the South of the port in “The Lagoon”. A
concrete canal, with a depth of 4 metres leads into the lagoon. Petrol
and diesel, gas and water, ice, showers and electricity are available at
almost every dock. Furthermore, there are several workshops for sails
and engines. It takes about five minutes to get from the marina to the
city by dinghy.
With a yacht from Cosmos Yacht Charters, either bareboat or crewed, you
can have all this and much more. Your own luxury yacht will take you
through these magical islands in comfort and style.
St. Lucia
This mountainous island (620 square km, 120,000 inhabitants) is almost
completely covered with banana and sugar cane plantations. Many of those
that know the Caribbean well say that Grenada is the most beautiful of
the Antilles, but St Lucia comes very close. High mountain peaks rise
steeply from the sea, and the island is very green with lush vegetation,
glittering mountain lakes and splendid streams and rivers. Two of the
most romantic anchorage's can also be found here: Les Pitons at the foot
of the Conical mountains, and Marigot Bay, one of several “Hurricane
Holes” on the island. The capitol of St Lucia is Castries, a lively town
with excellent restaurants and shops.
St Lucia Marigot Bay – the port:
Marigot Bay is probably one of the most beautiful bays you will ever
sail into. A promontory covered in old palm trees almost completely
conceals the entrance to the inner bay, making it an almost perfectly
protected Hurricane Hole.
The extensive waters West of the promontory offer a good snorkelling
area. In the bay, everything is geared towards yacht tourism. The
moorings are provided with water and electricity. To refuel (be it
diesel, petrol, or electricity), moor at piers 1-6. The mariner market
has a wide selection of foods in-store.
Martinique
The French island of Martinique (1100 square km, 350 000 inhabitants),
the most Northern island of the Windwards, stands in stark contrast to
the other islands of the Grenadines. The exotic magic of the tropics
combined with the advantages of a highly civilised Western European
country have made this island one of the most popular holiday
destinations.
The capital Fort-de-France is a typical French city that happens to lie
in the tropics, and shops, cafés, and restaurants help Europeans get
overcome any homesickness.
Martinique Le Marin – the harbour:
The new, modern marina at the south Western tip of Martinique. A 2-3 km
long canal is used to steer into the lagoon. Inexperienced yachtsmen
should avoid steering in at night, since the canal is enclosed by reefs
on both sides. During the day, these reefs are clearly marked by buoys.
The Lagoon has a few very nice inlets that are readily accessible by
dinghy. Along the entrance to the lagoon lies a Club Med. The reef just
off the Club beach is ideal for diving. The very secure marina has an
excellent supply network. Toilets and showers are provided, along with
several supermarkets. The largest one offers a dock service. |
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