Windward islands cruising

[PhillM]

I am doing the ARC with Sail Racing Academy on Escapardo this year. After the event, I have booked 8 days crusing - so call that 6 days of actual sailing as any new crew will need time to board and we need to be back at the end of day 7 as I and others have flights. Looking at the charts there are many options for a 7 day cruise. Asking those who have been there ... where/what would say is unmissable?

 

[Bajansailor]

I presume that you will be setting off from and returning to St Lucia with Escapado -
Racing Yacht Charter - Escapado - Sail Racing Academy

If I was in your wellies I think I would do an overnight sail down to Bequia, check in there, and then visit a few of the Grenadines before heading back up north.

Alternatively you could go and have a look at Martinique and Dominica - two very different islands.

 

[KevinV]

I presume that you will be setting off from and returning to St Lucia with Escapado -
Racing Yacht Charter - Escapado - Sail Racing Academy

If I was in your wellies I think I would do an overnight sail down to Bequia, check in there, and then visit a few of the Grenadines before heading back up north.

Alternatively you could go and have a look at Martinique and Dominica - two very different islands.

All good recommendations - but do check whether Bequai etc are accepting tourists again - it's only a couple of months since they got smashed to bits.

 

[capnsensible]

People tend to overdo it with a tick list of islands. In my view, best to enjoy a couple rather than rush.

 

[PhillM]

Thanks guys. And yes, escapardo. Sailed on her in Cowes week and while a little knackered in places the important stuff is sound. So looking toward to it

 

[ashtead]

The Bequia Beach hotel is a lovely place to stay clearly a short sail to Mustique and a longer day sail to Tobago keys for your lunch . I believe that BBH is taking bookings although the beachfront view but the pool looks a little changed. It’s an old world hotel but staff are super friendly and help. Owner by the same family for many years