- How to find us: ****
- Level of difficulty: ***
- Versatility: ****
- Infrastructure: ***
The area stretches almost 180 nautical miles from Martinique to Grenada. This is one reason why many crews only manage to sail part of it, even if they are travelling for 14 days. The windwards from Martinique are practically exactly in the direction of the northeast trade winds typical of the Caribbean. This means that on the way back you are sailing against the wind - unless you start in Grenada. However, you almost always sail in the lee of the islands, so higher swell and wind jets are usually only found between the islands.
If you want to see every island, you have to clear in and out several times during the cruise. Martinique, St Lucia, St Vincent, the Grenadines and Grenada are each independent states.
On St Lucia and St Vincent, there are occasional thefts and yacht robberies. Fortunately, these are usually concentrated in a few hotspots (north of Soufrière, Kingstown, Bequia). Before setting sail, it is best to check the latest reports from the Caribbean Safety and Security Net, which will give you a good idea of where to watch out.
Highlights
The tropical and lush volcanic islands of St Lucia and St Vincent are among the most scenic in the Caribbean: densely greened steep mountains, unforgettable in the form of the Pitons off Soufrière. Bequia is also a little gem before you dive into the world of the small islands in the Grenadines and Tobago Cays. There are great anchorages there. Dream beaches and turtles circling around the yachts are the order of the day. The many excellent rum distilleries in Martinique are well worth a visit.
Charter
Most of the fleets are based in the north on Martinique and in the south on Grenada, with a few yachts on St Lucia. The choice is large. Oneways from St Lucia to Grenada are possible.
Journey
Very good and cheap connections, sometimes for less than 1,000 euros, with Air France to Martinique. Since Corona even partly without the annoying, time-consuming airport change in Paris (Charles de Gaulle to Orly). Grenada is even flown to directly from Germany by Condor, but only once a week, so the contingents are correspondingly limited.
