Young's Island

Once you have anchored your sailing yacht charter, drop your dinghy and start exploring. Young's Island has many restaurants and bars. We try to have a cocktail at one place and eat at another. Bring a flashlight as it gets very dark later in the evening and having the light one can maneuver around all of the other anchored boats with ease. On our last trip we had lunch at CAPE Restaurant and dinner at Lime Restaurant. I would make a reservation if you dine at Lime Restaurant as it is usually very busy.s

St Vincent

On your St Vincent cruise, the next major stop will be Kingstown, St Vincent's capital. There are two other anchorage's that one passes on its way to Kingstown, Buccament Bay and Petit Byahaut. Buccament Bay is well protected and calm. An afternoon swim is very enjoyable here and then we usually bring out our own cheese and crackers and make up rum punches for all. There is a pricey restaurant located here and reservations is a must. It is not open every day so please plan ahead.

Young's Island

Back upon your St Vincent Charter, you continue sailing south to Young's Island. You have Young's Island Cut and Blue Lagoon as anchorage's. Please be aware that the the passage can be tricky and one should enter from the west. The anchorage is great, but make sure you anchor both the bow and stern for a secure anchorage. One can even start their sail from here as there is an airport about 20 minutes from these anchorages. Again, if you get a taxi, you can go into town to the Supermarket, bakery etc for all provisions that you will need to replenish your stock on board.

St Vincent cruise

During your St Vincent cruise at Wallilabou Anchorage, The Black Baron is a tavern run by Bruno and Lina. Here they specialize in pork BBQ, fish soup and other local dishes. It is the fanciest restaurant here and one of the priciest. We have yet to dine here, but plan on making a reservation on our next trip to St Vincent. Many our boaters have spoken highly of The Black Baron, so we want to satisfy our curiosity.

Kingstown

Continue your St Vincent cruise to Kingstown, which is the capital of St. Vincent. A great place to visit to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables, local souvenirs, or just walk around this charming town in the new market. The fisheries, Customs Port Offices, and cruise ships can all be found along Kingstown Harbour. After spending a day here, pull up your anchor and head south to Young's Island.

St Vincent charter

Staying on the same topic on your St Vincent charter, restaurants, another great find called ROCK-SIDE-CAFE! Now if you get back early from your tour or you decide to do a walking tour only, you will have time to enjoy lunch here at this local hangout! Now they have free guest moorings, but we called ahead for dinner and they picked us up with their dinghy! For lunch, take in the incredible view of the Caribbean or for dinner, call ahead for reservations and sit back and enjoy excellent local food! This has become one of our favorites!

St Vincent charter

As for dining out at night while on your St Vincent charter, you have several choices. The most accommodating is Wallilabou Anchorage Restaurant, which is located right at the dock! Let Steve or Jane know that you will be having dinner in advance. The restaurant is known for its great seafood. It is very well prepared and if you like curry, you will enjoy their fish curry. Since all of their seafood is caught locally, you are guaranteed for a fresh seafood dish! If you get back from your tour early, relax before dinner and have a rum punch during happy hour!

St Vincent cruise

While at Wallilabou Anchorage take advantage of the locals to give you a walking tour through the mountains or take a taxi and tour the mountain by car. Either way, there is plenty to see while being anchored at Wallilabou and while on your St Vincent cruise you should definitely make this a stop while chartering the Windward Islands. Visit the Soufriere volcano, Trinity Falls, Parrot Lookout, Darkview Falls and venture into the rainforest. Also, you can stop for lunch at a local spot along the side of the road. Your tour guide will help you. For dinner, you have several choices...

Wallilabou Anchorage

While on your St Vincent charter cruise over to Wallilabou Anchorage and plan on staying for the day and if you want to enjoy a great meal, anchor overnight. First of all, Pirates of the Caribbean was filmed here at Wallilabou and part of its set is still up and intact for visitors to see. Steer clear of all row boats as they approach your sailing vessel. They will offer to bring you ashore and the anchorage is so easy you do not need help. Once anchored any questions will be answered by Steve and Jane Russell who run the Wallilabou Anchorage Restaurant.

Sailing

Sailing can be a great activity for families. But bad weather can often make the waters too rough to venture out into. It is still possible, however, for families to learn about sailing even when they’re not on the water.

Whether you and your loved ones plan a sailing yacht charter or own your own sailboat, you’ll need to know how to tie a few knots. The anchor hitch is one of the most common knots. It is used to attach a line to an object. Anchor hitch knots hold well even when the tension on a line is changing. Clove hitches are used to attach a line to an object. These are not the most secure knots, but work well to attach fenders to lifelines. Another common sailing knot is a figure eight. These are also known as “stopper knots” and are used at the end of a line to for jib sheets.

St Lucia in the winter!

The winter months can really get a person down; from the cold, drizzly months of October and November, to the freezing, snowy months January and February, any thoughts of warm weather are a delight. One of the best times to go on a cruise is during the fall and winter months. While many people choose to take the well-traveled path and go to Mexico or Jamaica, why not think about taking a cruise to the Caribbean island of St. Lucia?

St. Lucia cruises travel through the eastern Caribbean Sea toward the boundary of the Atlantic Ocean to the island of St. Lucia. This island is part of the Lesser Antilles chain and is located south of Martinique and northwest of Barbados. St. Lucia is influenced by African, French and English heritage. Visitors may take advantage of the many cultural festivals that take place on the island.

Moskito Restaurant

While on our last Windward Islands cruise, Moskito Restaurant was a new addition to Friendship Bay. When we anchored our yacht, we took the dinghy over to see Moskito Restaurant. On a previous trip, it was still under construction, so we wanted to make sure that we visited it this time around. We were just in time for their Lobster Feast and boy was it a feast! If you like lobster, this is the feast for you. Following dinner we sat back, had a few rum punches and enjoyed the view of the many yachts anchored in Admiralty Bay! Absolutely breathtaking!

Devil's Table

You will find just about every sailing yacht charter always spends one night eating at the Devil's Table. The Devil's Table is located on a dock on the water on the north side of Admiralty Bay. You are always guaranteed an excellent meal, as the food is absolutely delicious and the view incredible. We have spent the last two Christmas Eve's here and we usually get back to our yacht when the sun rises!

Ginagerbread House

Take your Caribbean Yacht charter to Bequia and call ahead for reservations at the Gingerbread House. They are open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, but we always make sure that we have at least one dinner in their upstairs restaurant. They have fresh fish specials and you must try either their chicken or fish curries as they are incredible!

Union Island

During your Caribbean sailing vacations, one should stop at Union Island. While it is small, Casuarina Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches with an unusual translucent turquoise waters. We have stopped at the Coco Palm bar and restaurant for a light lunch and rum punch, but prepared for the rather steep prices. One can anchor in the sand bottom, but not recommended for an overnight anchorage.

Caribbean Sailing Vacations

This past weekend we spent looking at hundreds of sailboats at the Annapolis Sailboat Show. I know I am ecstatic about sailing, but so are hundreds of other people. I wanted to sign up for a Catamaran and start sailing today, but for me now is not a good time. I did look at all of the vendors, walked on all of their boats, both cats and mono hulls and am planning our next trip to the Windward Islands. Caribbean sailing vacations are in fact the very best way to enjoy the vacation of your dreams. Go from Island to Island, swim , snorkel, eat at locals restaurants or cook on board. Bring a captain along with you the first time if you are uncomfortable. But if you have sailed at all, you can handle the Caribbean waters with ease.

Union Island

Hop on your St Vincent charter and head 40 miles south to Union Island. Put down your anchor in Clifton Harbour and you can stock up on your provisions, fuel, water, and ice. African cultural heritage is on display all around the court yard and it is an array of bold and beautiful colors. If you happen to be here during the dry season, it gets awfully hot while walking thru the town. Stop for a rum beverage along the way to satisfy your thirst.

Mustique

Many sailing yacht charters head to Mustique, to see their white sandy beaches and blue waters. Macaroni Beach is rated as one of the top 10 beaches in the world! You can hire a horse and gallop down deserted white beaches !

Bequia

While on your Windward Islands vacation, in the centre of Port Elizabeth, is St Mary's Anglican Church. This church was built in 1829 of local limestone and imported ballast bricks. The church was reconstructed after a hurricane destroyed it in 1728. It is simple, yet exquisite!

Bequia

Another stop while in Bequia during your Caribbean sailing trip, make sure to go into the Whaling Museum. Bequia has always been known for whaling. Whaling began in the 19th century and the island is known for their harpooning technique. Only 4 whales are allowed to be caught each year. Last year, the natives actually harpooned a whale, but lost it when trying to bring it in. Excitement was in the air!

Bequia

While planning your Caribbean sailing vacations, stop and discover Bequia. Upon arriving in Admiralty Bay, head on shore and discover this quaint shore area. Take a taxi to the old Hegg Turtle Farm Sanctuary. Mr. Orton G. King spends every day devoted to this endangered species..

TMM Charter Co

The perfect way to start your St. Vincent charter experience is to contact TMM sailing charters. We have rented our sail boats from TMM more than once and every time is just as great as the first! We usually charter a catamaran boat at least 40 feet or larger depending on how many passengers come along with us. We pick up the sailboat in the Blue Lagoon which is located on St. Vincent. Now you can stay over night at the hotel or on your boat the night before departing. We always do the later as we like to get settled, unpacked and ready for an early departure the next morning! The boat is fully equipped with everything that you need, except for food. You CAN have TMM provision your boat for you, but I choose to get up early in the morning and go to the market, while my husband checks out the boat and gets it ready for our morning departure. By the time I come back with our groceries, we are already to go! Anything that I have forgotton is not a problem as we can always stop in Bequia, Mayreau, Union or Canoaun and pick up additional groceries!

Marigot Bay

Start your Caribbean vacation at Marigot Bay and spend the night at the Discovery Resort & Spa and then get up n the morning and venture south encompassing the rest of the Windward Islands. The Moorings has both power and sail boats for charter for the day or for any amount of days that you wish to travel. This can be where it all begins!

Mayreau

One of our favorite spots to stop is Salt Whistle Bay. The bay is absolutely breathtaking and post card perfect! Enter through the middle of the bay as there are reefs on both sides. When you arrive call Salt Whistle Bay Club, VHF: 16/68 for a wonderfully fresh dinner. The dining room is open air under thatched roofs and stone tables. Also available, is breakfast and lunch. Then sit back and enjoy the sunset as it is truly beautiful. This is just another reason to book a Caribbean Sailing vacations.

Petit Rameau and Petit Bateau

When sailing the Windward Islands, make sure that you go down to the Tobago Cays. Whether you are on a day trip with a group of tourists, you have to stop and see the Cays. Some of the best snorkeling is in the Cays. The water and reef colors range from a gold, brown, blue, turquoise and green. Set your anchor west of Petit Rameau and make sure that you anchor both bow and stern. There are strong currents in the cut between Petit Rameau and Petit Bateau.

Since it is a National Park, you must rely on your own provisioning or the local islanders will also come by with fresh fish and breads. There is also beach BBQ's. But remember, there are not any restaurants! Many local boat vendors will also sell T-shirts, ice, and jewelry. To go diving, contact Grenadines Dive, as they will come by your vessel and pick you up. So when on a Caribbean Sailboat cruise or your chartered boat, a stop in the Tobago Cays is a must!

Palm Island

A stop at Palm Island's Casuarina Beach will behold the beauty of the gorgeous turquoise water and the most beautiful beaches one could lay their eyes on! We always try to stop by The Coco Palm beach bar and restaurant, but make sure that you understand that you are here for the ambiance, as it is rather pricey. We usually anchor, go for a rum punch and then swim near the boat, relax and then head out to our next Caribbean sailing anchorage.

Mustique

To continue sailing down the Windward Islands for that unbelievable Caribbean Vacation, a stop at Mustique is a must! While Mustique is a privately owned island, anchorage is allowed in Britannia Bay. Endeavour Bay is also available, but you contact Berris Little of Mustique Moorings in advance to get permission to stop for lunch. After lunch, you can wander the little shops, take in the magnificent beaches and do a little snorkeling.

Canouan

Caribbean sailing charters are especially great for island hopping at your own speed. When you want to pick up anchor and sail to your next destination, you just do it! Another must see island is Canouan. Enter at Charlestown Bay, which is the main anchorage and marked visably by a red and green beacon. You must pass between them. Raffles Resort Casino, Restaurant, and Hotel are located in Canouan. We usually anchor in South Glossy Bay and have lunch before continuing on to the Cays. We always make sure that we stop at Canouan Beach Hotel where the water is absolutely gorgeous and while it has been, at times, pretty rolly, it is worth the delicious lunch that awaits you. The dinghy is a bit rough and so be careful approaching it.

After lunch, swim alongside of your boat for a bit of relaxing, before pulling up anchor and head to the other side of Canouan and into Charlestown Bay. Call ahead to Raffles if you plan on going there to gamble.