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Grenadines Charter Base - Suggested Itinerary:
The following
itinerary suggests some of the islands and anchorages you might expect to
visit during a 10 day cruise. For additional suggestions
on a 7 or 14 day cruise, let us know how can we assist.
Day 1 - Set
sail for Hog island or the quaint capital of Grenada, St .Georges
in the early afternoon. Take a walk along the Carenage, itself an
ancient volcanic crater. Complete your provisioning, pick up some gifts,
and later enjoy waterfront dining at one of the local
restaurants.
Day 2 - Make an early start for an
exhilarating day sailing to Tyrrel Bay , on the island of Carriacou, a
volcanic peak created 26 to 36 million years ago. Enjoy cruising 20 miles
up the leeward west shore of Grenada, accompanied by the nutmeg-scented
trade winds. A brisk 10 mile reach from the north-west shore of Grenada
past Diamond rock, and Ille de Ronde, to Carriacou makes the first drink
at one of the local rum shops taste even better! Anchor amongst the local
fishing boats and trading schooners that still ply their trade under sail
today. Enjoy a stroll and a swim off the beach. Dine ashore or BBQ the
fish you caught on the passage from Grenada.
Day 3
- Take a swim at Sandy Island, a flawless sandy spit with no more
than half a dozen palm trees. Watch the pelicans performing aquabatics
around your yacht as you enjoy breakfast. Snorkel the reef, before visiting
Hillsborough to pick up fresh fruit and vegetables at the market, as well as
to clear out of Grenadian territory. Sail over to Petit St. Vincent and
anchor behind the reef to the north east of the island, or anchor between
PSV and Petite Martinique for the night. Dinghy ashore for an excellent meal
at the exclusive hotel on PSV.
Day 4 - The dramatic peaks of Union
Island, the Caribbean equivalent of Chamonix, are a short down-wind sail
away. Enter Clifton Harbour, protected by the extensive Thompson reef and
complete check-in formalities for St. Vincent territory.
Day 5 - Take an early morning stroll
to the top of Mayreau and enjoy the magnificent views of the Tobago cays and
surrounding islands. Navigate the channel to the Tobago Cays under the
midday sunlight. Horseshoe reef offers limitless snorkeling and some fine
drift dives. Marvel at the kaleidoscope of colours surrounding you. Dine
aboard under the stars, safe in the knowledge that you are in one of the
most spectacular anchorages on earth.
Day 6 - Set sail for chic Mustique,
navigate clear of Montezumas shoal, and moor in Britannia bay. Tour by foot,
taxi, or horseback past the homes of the rich and famous. Take a swim off
the secluded beaches of Macaroni or Sandy Bay. Step back a century when
taking afternoon tea at the Cotton house . Keep an eye out for celebrity
residents – Mick Jagger, David Bowie and Princess Margaret all have homes
here! Sail over to the southwestern tip of Bequia, past Petit Nevis and
carve to windward in the flat waters of Admiralty Bay. Soak up the
friendly, bustling atmosphere ashore, with an excellent meal at one of the
many restaurants.
Day 7 - An early morning trip ashore
to replenish provisions at the local market and with the roadside vendors .
Snorkel the reef off Princess Margaret's beach or dive the wall at Devil's
Table or the deep waters of Moon Hole. Heading South again, set your
course for the West side
of Union Island. Chatham Bay is your destination, adeserted bay
surrounded by hills. Watch the local fisherman purse-seining whilst you
light the BBQ for some of their catch.
Day 8 - Sail back to cosmopolitan
Clifton Harbour to check out of St. Vincent territory, then ease the sheets
for a great down-wind sail to Tyrrel Bay on Carriacou. Maybe this time you'd
like to try some local oysters offered by one of the fisherman in the bay!
Day 9 - One last passage to Grenada and
overnight at Prickly Bay, a large tranquil bay on the south coast of
Grenada. Enjoy exclusive dining at one of the best restaurants on the
island, or choose from many other restaurants ashore. At weekends, dance the
night away to the local sounds of the steel pan band at the Boatyard.
Day 10 - A short leisurely sail
brings you back around to True Blue Bay Marina for a noon finish.
CAUTION:
Any suggested itinerary or route and
information provided are not substitute for pilot books and marine charts.
We refuse to accept any responsibility for any loss or damage caused by
holding on suggested routes or information provided. |
