Caribbean Sailing
Cruising in the Caribbean has been the dream vacation of a lot of people. If you plan to do that, then you will surely have an exciting adventure to look forward to. You may choose to rent a yacht with a full crew or may borrow a boat from a friend. One thing is for sure, you’ll surely enjoy the exotic beaches as well as the coves that are ready for exploration. The most important thing that you need to consider though is to know the answer to this question: “What are the best courses for Caribbean Sailing?”
For a number of people, the British Virgin Islands is one of the best courses for Caribbean sailing. Today it is known as the sailing capital of the Caribbean boasting of sailing conditions that are close to perfection. Its largest island is Tortola which is the starting point, wherein there are available crafts or yachts to rent that would suit any skill or interest. The British Virgin Islands also hold a festival called the Spring Regatta that lasts for three days wherein over a hundred yachts normally join what is considered to be the most exciting event for sailing in the Caribbean.
St. Vincent and the Grenadines is also considered as one of the best courses for Caribbean sailing where the northeastern wind blows at around ten to twenty five knots. The chain of islands is comprised of the following: Bequia, Canouan, Mustique, Mayreau, Palm Island, Tobago Cays, Petit St. Vincent, and Union Island that are unspoiled and best for sunbathing, picnicking and swimming. Of course, one should not forget island exploration that attracts most of the explorers and adventurers. St. Vincent being the main island is the best starting point and has boats and crafts (fully crewed) that are up for rent.
Another set of islands that are part of the best courses for the Caribbean are Antigua and Barbuda that have consistent trade winds as well as a number of harbors to dock into. Examples of these harbors that welcome the explorers and sailors are: Jolly Harbour, English Harbour, and a lot more. There are also two big sailing events held every year in Antigua: the Sailing Week (world class regatta) and the Classic Yacht Regatta that lures different ship types such as sloops, yawls, schooners, tall ships, spirit of tradition yachts as well as the traditional island crafts.
The French West Indies are islands that also boast of being one of the best courses for Caribbean sailing and are made up of the following islands: St. Martin, Guadeloupe, St. Martin, Martinique and St. Barts. The best months for sailing are from December up to April (dry season) wherein the winds blow at about ten to twenty knots. The island of Martinique has one of the most beautiful bays in the Caribbean called the Fort-de-France.
Caribbean sailing is not an activity solely for professional sailors. People may be able to charter the boat on their own by giving proof that they have the skills to handle the boat. If you don’t have that much skill in handling the boat, never worry. There are Caribbean sailing charters that are willing to train you on Caribbean sailing.
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