HOW TO DO IT
MONOHULL OR CATAMARAN?
A bareboat charter means that you decide your route and pace. Or you can hire a skipper to take control and show you all the best spots.
For optimal control and performance in a variety of conditions, choose a classic single-hulled yacht. If space, comfort and manoeuvrability are more important, then choose a catamaran
Course set for paradise – sailing in the turquoise waters of the Tobago Cays
Palm trees rustle gently in the breeze, the clear blue sky above your head mirrored by the shallow turquoise water below. The sun warms your back as an endless white-sand beach curves like the crescent of the moon before you; does it get any better than this?
With islands like a string of emeralds, a steady 15 to 20 knots of easterly wind and year-round warm weather, the Caribbean boasts some of the best sailing conditions on earth. These days, you don't even need to own a boat to enjoy island hopping between bustling ports and secluded bays.
A plethora of charter companies, all keenly competitive and eager to please, means that whether youʼre an old salt or just learning the ropes, youʼll be able to find something to fit the bill. While some specialise in watersports like kitesurfing or scuba diving and provide everything from equipment to training, others offer bareboat experiences with just the basics. For those truly looking to relax, fully crewed and catered options are almost always available.
So where do you start? While the Caribbean islands might look similar on a map, each has something unique to offer. From the powdery white beaches of Grenada to the busy duty-free shopping streets of Sint Maarten, read on to explore some of the region’s best sailing spots…
HOW TO DO IT
A
bareboat
charter
means
that
you
decide
your
route
and
pace.
Or
you
can
hire
a
skipper
to
take
control
and
show
you
all
the
best
spots.
Sheltered bay on Mayreau, St Vincent & the Grenadines
BEST FOR BEACHES
GRENADA
The tri-island nation of Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique is a beach lover’s dream. Carriacou in particular has secluded white-sand beaches that are simply unmatched in number and beauty. In fact, Paradise Beach on the island’s west coast was recently voted #1 in USA Today’s 10 best beaches in the Caribbean. On the main island of Grenada, an international airport and thriving yachting industry make getting there and setting sail easy.