Let the winds fill your sails as you gaze out across the Caribbean and take in all of its splendor! The bluest waters, the pristine white beaches and enjoy all of the finest foods of the locals. Whether you are at a 5 star resort, taking a day trip or planning an overnight sail, the Windward Islands are just what you need to relax and discover a whole new you!

WHAT TO PACK

Pack shorts, T-shirts, boat shoes and flip flops and of course, a couple of swim suits. One never has enough! Sunscreen is a must or you will burn and it will ruin your vacation. Pack aloe just in case you burn. Make sure you leave any clothing that is army camouflage, as it will get confiscated at the St. Vincent customs. No one is allowed to bring any item and I mean ANYTHING that has any camouflage color on it at all. Use soft duffle type material for your suit case as they fold and can store easily , if you are chartering a boat. Space is a comodity on most boats! Bring small bills as you will need them for tipping. The bank at St. Vincent and most other airports close at 4:00PM and usually one's flight doesn't arrive until after 5:00PM. There are other banks in St. Lucia, St. Vincent, and Bequia that are open during the day. Just remember to check the times, as most close in the middle of the day for lunch. Any questions, please ask. I will be more than happy to answer them! Visit my web site at www.sailingrus.com.

Planning ahead

Now is the time to start planning our next visit to the Windward Islands! Do we want a smaller boat, a larger one, are we going to start in St. Lucia and sail to Grenada? Do we go for two weeks instead of 10 days? Where are we flying from? Spirit Airlines has some great fares going to San Juan, so we are going to start there and then look up Liat Airlines for the final leg of the trip. But the real question is when are we going? That still has to be determined! Visit my web site at http://www.sailingrus.com/