The Grenada Sailing Festival

Its all happening on  Grand Anse Beach
The Grenada Sailing Festival has a slightly different history to many regattas in the region in that it was born from a tourism perspective rather than creating an event purely for yacht racing.
Back in 1994, the aim was to pull together social and cultural elements to showcase  Grenada designed to create an entertaining and different event for a fleet of Canadian sailors on an annual ?Sail-Away? Charter holiday ? it was not just a case of good winds, water & courses for racing.

The traditional work boat racing was introduced from the first event as a strong local and cultural element that would be new, exciting and different to visiting yachtsmen and give them a taste of Grenada to take home. This unique combination and tradition has been the ?hallmark? characteristic of the event, ever since summed up in just four words ?Pure Sail, Pure Spice?
The event, the Port Louis Grenada Sailing Festival, is four days of keelboat racing Saturday to Tuesday, with the two day Work Boat Regatta, sponsored by Digicel, run in parallel over the week-end

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True Blue Marina Grenada

The True Blue Marina is part of the family run True Blue Bay Resort.
As the name suggests it is located in True Blue Bay on the island Grenada.
This Marina is fairly small with space for 25 boats.

If you are traveling by boat, visit True Blue Bay Marina.
We have water, fuel, ice, showers and electricity.
You can also take advantage of some of the hotel facilities when staying at the dock.
We are also located within walking distance of the Spice Island Marine Grenada marina and yacht haulout  where they have excellent haul out facilities, chandlery and yachts repairs.
So if you have your yacht at the yard, you can come and stay at True Blue.

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With so many tropical islands to explore,

"Bareboat" means a fully equipped yacht without a skipper or crew.
Charter bareboat for total freedom to set sail on your own voyage of discovery.
We have an excellent selection of yachts and catamarans for you to choose from, ranging from 30' to 52', including many brand new models.
To charter a yacht bareboat you should be Day Skipper standard and be assisted by at least one competent crew.

Start your yacht charter at True Blue Bay Marina in Grenada, where the trade winds are perfumed by tropical spices and the easy-going islanders make you welcome.
Cruise north into the Grenadines, visiting Carriacou, Union and the fabulous Tobago Cays, a stunning anchorage protected by the horseshoe reef.
The Grenadines are far enough off the beaten tourist track to let you explore the authentic Caribbean.
Linger a couple of nights at the Tobago Cays, a stunning anchorage protected by the horseshoe reef.

Locations in the Tobago Cays : Baradel - Egg Reefs - Horseshoe Reef - Jack Sparrow island - Jamesby Beach - Petit Bateau - Petit Rameau - Petit Tabac - Sail Rock - Worlds End Reef - Pictures of the Tobago CaysYou can start a slideshow directly here :Picture slideshow of the Tobago CaysRead here about the Boat Vendors in the Tobago Cays

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SailGrenada offers you what other brokerage companies and Yacht Charter companies don't ? options for your Caribbean Holiday!
This is the place to book your bareboat or crewed Yacht Charter, starting in the south or north Windward Islands, mix it up with a stay in a villa, hotel or cottage for a magical stay and sail package.
Everything you need to know to arrange the perfect tropical holiday in Grenada, St. Vincent, and the Grenadines in the Sailing guide for Grenada .

The beautiful islands have a myriad of turquoise bays, anchorages, and moorings to explore.
The highlight being the wonderful Tobago Cays, with its breathtakingly national park area which is a sailor's paradise, waiting to be explored during your Grenadines sailing holiday with us.


Grenada is renowned for its friendly people, lush rain forest, the Hiking , tropical Gardens, Waterfalls and white sand Beaches.
With challenging wreck Diving off the west coast, a marine sculpture park to snorkel and river rafting tours, there is something for everyone afloat and ashore.
Make sure you spend a few days here at the beginning or end of your sailing trip and discover the ?Island of Spice?.The Grenada base of Horizon Yacht Charters our bareboat provider now has seven catamarans to offer our clients.

The fabulous Lagoon 440 catamaran joined the charter fleet earlier this year and together with the six other catamarans on offer there is sure to be one to suit your charter needs.
These yachts are a perfect charter platform for exploring the Grenadines golden sand beaches, un-spoilt bays and crystal clear waters.

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Horizon Yacht Charters is the choice for a Caribbean sailing vacation in the British Virgin Islands (BVI), Antigua & Barbuda , St. Martin or the Grenadines.
Horizon Yacht Charters is the fastest growing, top rated sailing yacht charter company in the Caribbean.
Whether you want to charter a bareboat monohull or a bareboat catamaran, or whether you want to learn to sail, Horizon Yacht Charters offers a wide range of bareboat, skippered or crewed sailboat charter options from one of our four bases in the BVI, Antigua, St. Martin/St. Maarten and Grenada & the Grenadines.

After establishing our first base in the BVI where we now have 36 yachts for charter, the bases in Grenada & the Grenadines, St. Martin and Antigua & Barbuda rapidly followed where we have a growing fleet of charter yachts.

Designed to make your life a little easier and keep the kids amused, Horizon is providing free water toys, such as kayaks, snorkel gear, inflatables and noodles, up to the value of US$100, when you book a sailing holiday on a Catamaran for the duration of 7 nights.

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Grenada Fishing Tours with First impressions

Coastal Deep Sea Fishing Party & Snorkeling
Have a Great time three ways for the amazing low price of just one tour.
Try deep sea fishing on Grenada?s tranquil coast, experience true colors and life in the underwater world snorkeling on a reef teeming with tropical fishes and enjoy partying on board to reggae & soca music.
Have a look at the huge fish you could catch around Grenada
After working up an appetite, stuff yourself with good food and don?t be afraid to use your hands.

Drift party fishing
Why not ?come throw ah line with us!?.
That?s our Grenadian way of inviting you to go fishing with us over a reef while drifting along in hopes of catching something, even if it?s a ?grunt? considered to be the greediest of reef fishes.
Hook an inquisitive snapper or ?butter fish? and later find out that they make the best fish broth you?ve ever had referred to as waters on the island.
Now you too are convinced that nothing tops the island life as you?ve had a taste and will be back for more?

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Footloose Yacht Charters is a Yacht Charter service that offers Caribben exotic weddings, Windward Island sailing charters, sailing charters Grenadines, St. Vincent sailing charters, St. Lucia sailing charters, Bequia sailing charters and much more.
A yacht vacation gives you the opportunity to explore exotic islands, or deserted shores and beaches, in a way that land based vacations never can.

Experience spectacular sailing in crystal clear waters of Grenada.
Sail to idyllic locations in the Grenadines aboard one of the yachts with professionally qualified captains.
See turtles, dolphins, porpoises and all types of fascinating marine life.

The cruise destinations and duration are open for negotiation, although we do recommend a minimum of 3 nights.
Other options offered, include guest pick up at other destinations, e.g. St. Lucia,and drop off at Grenada.
Provisioning can be done by clients themselves, although for the sake of time savings and convenience, we recommend that we do it, through consultation with you, in advance.
We will assist with the preparation of meals.

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Sportfishing Grenada with Bezo Sport Fishing Charters

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Sport Fishing in the waters of Grenada is a fantastic experience.
The waters are deep at a short distance of the island.
That is why you hardly ever have to go out very far to get a huge fish hooked on your bait.
The variety of fish is large. here we present you with several of the most caught fish in the waters of Grenada and Carriacou.

Blue Marlin, White Marlin, Sailfish, the Short & long billed Spearfish, Yellowfin and Bigeye Tunas, Dorado and Wahoo.

Blue Marlin

Colour cobalt blue on top shading to silvery white on bottom; upper jaw elongated in form of spear; dorsal fin pointed at front end; pectoral fin and anal fin pointed; lateral line reticulated (interwoven like a net), difficult to see in large specimens; no dark spots on dorsal fin; body covered with embedded scales ending in one or two sharp points.
Up to 700lb plus

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Sportfishing on grenada

One of the boats that cater for sportfishing around Grenada is the sportfish boat surf and turf.

• Largest & Newest Charter fishing boat in Grenada
• Official IGFA members
• Tag & Release Policy
• Billfish Foundation Members
• Top Release Angler Spiceisland Billfish Tournament 2006

Come and enjoy some of the best sport fishing worldwide, and especially in Grenada, abroad 'Surf & Turf' a 2006 Luhrs 38' fully equipped fishing boat.

Manned by a knowledgeable & enthusiastic sport fishing crew who love to see their guests catch a great fish........!

As members of the Billfish Foundation, the boat operates a Tag & Release system for Grenada game fishing.
Come with us to enjoy the thrilling sport of catching big fish, like Marlin and Sailfish, and have the satisfaction of releasing the fish for future generations.

Surf n Turf' is captained by Badger who boasts over 30 years fishing experience
Captain Badger and the crew welcome you to come game fishing in Grenada with them on board the 'Surf n Turf' and to experience the thrills and excitement of Grenada game fishing for Marlin and other large game fish.
Come fish a tournament in the Southern Caribbean, boat charter available for the 2009 series!
it's the fish that count . . .

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Big Game Fishing Charters in the Caribbean!

True Blue Sportfishing

True Blue Bay Resort Grenada

Captain Gary Clifford invites you to enjoy the Ultimate Angling Experience.

We are committed to conserving billfish whose stocks are in decline worldwide.
Hence we tag and release all marlin and sailfish that we catch.
Note that sailfish we tagged on 3rd January 2007 was recaptured on 31st May 2007 in Key West Florida.

Grenada is blessed with deep water close to shore so run outs are often only 15 minutes!
In fact our record is a blue marlin hook up 20 minutes after leaving the dock!
We generally troll skirted ballyhoo and various sizes of artificial lures when fishing deep water.
Normally we run 5 lines and 2 teasers.

The main deep water species are:

• Blue Marlin - boat record is 543lb* but we have tagged 2 x 600lb marlin.
• White Marlin and Sailfish - both average around 40lb best around 60lb.
• Yellowfin tuna - we have the Grenada record at 220lb.
• Dorado - boat record is 44lb
• Other species encountered include wahoo, skipjacks, blackfin tunas etc.

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• Grenada sport fishing trips with the Wayward Wind
  

  After a few days on the Beaches of Grenada you might want to participate in some activities.
  A thrilling experience is a day out at sea while trying to catch a large fish.
  Grenada Fishing's boat ?Wayward Wind? is a classic Bertram 31 with flybridge famous for providing stability and a smooth ride far exceeding a normal 31ft sport fishing boat.

  She is equipped with top-quality fishing tackle from 30lb to 80lb class rods and reels, outriggers, a large fighting chair, teasers, downrigger and tag stick. Electronics include GPS/Chart Plotter, Echo Sounder and VHF Radio.

  The new season started dramatically.
  We caught plenty of small fish and then on only our second charter, raised three sailfish and tagged and released a Blue Marlin estimated at 380 lbs. Quite a start !

  Client safety is paramount. An annual survey is carried out to conform with the Grenada Ports Authority licence for safety requirements which includes lifejackets, flares, first aid kit and back-up electronic equipment.
  ?Wayward Wind? is Fully insured and licensed for Sport Fishing.

  We fish four rods on the FISHING DECK plus one more rod from the FLYBRIDGE, this last one known as the SHOTGUN because it rides behind the other four lures farthest from the boat.

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• Rosemount Falls waterfall and Rosemount estate on Grenada
  

  Rosemount Falls waterfall and Rosemount estate on Grenada

  Rosemount Falls are privately owned and are only available to persons lunching at the Rosemount Plantation House.
  Rosemount Estate is inland from Gouyave.
  Take the road by the Texaco gas station and turn right at the sign to Waterloo.
  From Grenville, take the Clozier road north of Birch Grove.

  It makes an excellent lunchtime venue (Call473-444-8069) as you progress up the leeward coast or  hike the  Grand Etang area.
  Originally called the Montrose Estate, the name was changed when the British took control of Grenada in the 1760s.

  During Fedon?s Rebellion, slaves fled from Rosemount to Gouyave, enticed by French ideals of freedom and the fear of the French finding them in service to the British.

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• Victoria waterfall on Grenada
  

  Victoria waterfall on Grenada

  Victoria Falls are unspoilt and accessible only by foot.
  Getting to Victoria Falls on Grenada requires a long hike , but offers the best chance to be alone.
  The waterfall is situated in the parish of Saint Mark  at the foothill of Mt. St. Catherine on the West coast.
  This unspoilt recently discovered waterfall consists of two landings.

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• Paraclete Waterfalls on Grenada
  

  Paraclete Waterfalls on Grenada

  This waterfall is located in Saint Andrew Parish on Grenada .
  
  Not for the faint of heart, the hike to get to this falls can take about an hour, but the trip is well worth it.
  This falls does not have a pool where you can swim, but you can walk directly under the waterfall itself, and feels like a shower from a fire hose!.
  Not far from this, is a seasonal waterfall which rivals the Royal Mount Carmel Waterfall  in height.
  However, during the dry season it is reduced to just a tiny stream.'

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• Honeymoon Waterfalls on Grenada
  

  One of the many waterfalls on Grenada are the Honeymoon waterfalls.

  It is not easy to get to this secluded waterfall, but fulfillment is what you will get once you are there.
  Prepare yourself, you will love it.
  The honeymoon falls on Grenada were recently discovered at the base of Mount Qua Qua.
  
  A hike to the Honeymoon Falls requires one hour to the base of Mount Qua Qua in the Grand Etang National Park .

  
  
  
• Concord Falls on Grenada, Au Coin falls and Fontainbleu falls
  

  Concord Falls is actually a series three very picturesque waterfalls and are ideally suited for swimming.
  The first waterfall Concord Falls is accessible by road, the second Au Coin falls, and the third Fontainbleu falls are only accessible by foot.

  Time: 1-2 hours.
  Difficulty: 2-3, slipper rocks.
  Trailhead: Drive to the Concord Valley and Concord River from the west coast.
  This is the drive-in approach, the one most visitors take.
  However, the majority of people see only the first waterfall, look and leave; only a few take the extra 20 minutes to walk to the upper falls.
  At the lower or first falls you can buy drinks as well as paddle around in the basin at the foot of the 35-foot high falls.
  The lowest of the three is a very popular swimming area, camping spot, and tourist attraction, with modern facilities surrounding its generous swimming area.
  
  Headed toward the upper falls, you'll pass through a nutmeg plantation.
  The next falls, Au Coin falls takes about twenty minutes' Hiking up the river are definitely worth the short walk, as they are much less visited and even more beautiful.
  The 40 ft/12 m cascade plunges down through the thick vegetation to an inviting pool that offers a much more tranquil swim than you will find at the lower falls.

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• Annandale Waterfalls on Grenada
  

  One of the many  Excursions on Grenada is  a 15-minute drive from Grande Anse Beach which delivers you to Annandale Falls, a tropical wonderland, with a cascade about 15m (50 ft.) high.
  You can enjoy a picnic surrounded by liana vines, elephant ears, and other tropical flora and spices.
  The Annandale Falls Centre (tel. 473/440-2452) offers gift items, handicrafts, and samples of the indigenous spices of Grenada.
  Nearby, an improved trail leads to the falls where you can enjoy a refreshing swim.
  Swimmers can use the changing cubicles at the falls for free.
  The center is open daily from 8am to 4pm.

  Annandale Falls are easily accessible, small and offers recreational opportunities and scenic beauty to its visitors.
  Of all the falls on the island this is one of the smallest and probably the easiest to get to.
  There is a well tended foot path by which persons can take to the falls, lined with fruit trees and shrubs.
  It is located on the outskirts of St.George and is only a short distance from the main road.
  The waterfall is only 30 feet tall, yet because of its accessibility it remains one of the most frequently visited by both locals and tourists alike.

  Grenada has many other Waterfalls which are well worth visiting.

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• Westerhall Rum Distillery on Grenada
  

  Westerhall Rum Distillery

  Located on the Westerhall Estate.
  In the distillery there are still remains of the old artefacts and equipment that make up the refinery process.

  Jack Iron distilled by Westerhall is Grenada Light brown rum distilled from molasses and is aged 3 years.
  Jack Iron from Westerhall is bottled at a little less alcohol than that found in the bars in Carriacou.
  This is a strong rum without the harsh alcohol taste you would expect from a rum that can literally light up your life.
  Bottled at 70% alcohol by volume.

  The third oldest distillery in Grenada, Westerhall Estates, is owned by the Williams family.
  In their words: "At Westerhall Estate we take pride in maintaining tradition.
  So we still make our rums the old fashioned way; slowly, carefully, with the skill and knowledge of generations of experience.
  Time has taught us that you never rush a good rum."

  The Westerhall Estate dates from 1800 and is the third oldest distillery in Grenada.
  Easily reached by minibus, west of St. David's on the south coast road, this 70- acre estate produces sugar cane, cocoa, citrus, bananas, and rum.

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• Grenada Sugar Factory and Clarke?s Court Rum
  

  The Grenada Sugar Factory Ltd., Woodlands Grenada

  The largest of the distilleries in Grenada, Clarke?s Court is part of the Grenada Sugar Factory Ltd.
  Built in 1937 in the southeastern part of the island, the Woodlands factory produces sugar, fancy molasses, rum, and methylated spirits.
  Five hundred local farmers grow and harvest the cane processed at the factory.
  Since the sugar refinery and distillery are integrated, they can make the most efficient use of the cane that cost EC $120 per ton in 1995.
  Depending on the production schedule of the sugar refinery, a combination of fresh cane juice, concentrated cane syrup, and molasses are fermented to make rum.
  During the cane-cutting season, from February to June, fresh cane juice is used as it is available.
  In the fall, cane syrup is used since it can be stored longer than the fresh juice, which is unavailable in the fall.

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• Gouyave Nutmeg Processing Station on Grenada
  The Gouyave Nutmeg Processing Station.
  Since Grenada is widely known as the 'spice island', you would do well to visit the Gouyave Nutmeg Processing Station, the largest nutmeg processing factory on the island, where spices are sorted, dried and milled, hidden among the red roofs of Gouyave.
  
  Learn about nutmeg processing: storage, cracking, sorting, the water test,and grading by size.
  The nutmeg industry is still trying to recover from 2004?s hurricane Ivan.
  It?s sobering to hear how many people have been affected and continue to be as they wait for the nutmeg crops to return to their former glory

  One of the largest nutmeg processing factories on the island.
  Grenada is the second largest producer of nutmegs in the world, accounting for abaout a third of the world's supply.
  Grenada is the second largest producer of nutmeg in the world.
  Guided tours-for only $1-show the stages of producing nutmeg and discuss the spice's uses.

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• Dunfernlime Rum Distillery on Grenada
  Dunfermline Rum Distillery has been producing rum since 1797.
  The Dunfernline Rum Distillery uses a watermill in its distillation process
  This privately owned estate distills rum from the end of February to the end of September.
  
  Although not many tourists visit this distillery, Trevor the distiller and his assistant Roland are happy to show you around the distillery buildings and to help me understand what makes Dunfermline rum unique.
  Rum may be purchased on site.
  
  
• Mandoo Tours of Grenada
  

  Mandoo Tours offers a variety of full day and half day island tours as well as a number of trekking tours to waterfalls and other natural attractions.

  Mandoo Tours offers air conditioned tours, airport transfers and personalised tours.
  Tour the beauty and grace of Grenada with Mandoo, the award winning Tour Guide as voted by Grenada's Tourism Board.
  Through his extensive historical, geographical and social knowledge, you will gain insight into his home country and glimpse the uniqueness of this lovely Caribbean island.

  Interested in doing a private or group tour of our island ?
  Would you like to take a guided tour of old forts and plantations, or would you be interested in something special?
  If you will be arriving by cruise-ship and have only a limited time, then I can help you get the most out of your visit.
  
  Visit the tropical Gardens of Grenada.
  If you have a particular interest in mind, let me know what it is and I will do my best to give you an informed tour on that particular subject.
  Let me do my best to arrange a tour you will never forget.
  
  For those of you interested in reliable and punctual service, I also offer private and group airport transfers.

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• Caribbean Horizons tourguides and excursions on Grenada
  

  Caribbean Horizons Excursions and guided Tours on Grenada

  Our experienced Grenadian guides will take you on a tour hiking in our lush rainforest,
  visiting old plantation houses or to see petroglyphs and other hidden rock art sites.
  On the tour they will fill you in with the wonderful history of our island Grenada.
  
  Your visit to Grenada would not be complete without taking our tour on the high speed ferry to see our sister islands of Carriacou and Pt Martinique where diving and snorkeling are spectacular.
  
  Our Grenadian guides are trained and certified by the Tourist Board and can share their knowledge on Grenada with you.

  Tour Grenada on one of our many unique tours and experience the natural beauty of our island paradise - Grenada.
  Whatever tour or service you need, be it transfers, a hiking or nature tour, a historic tour to visit some of  Grenada's historical forts.
  Take a Saturday tour to the bustling market, or going sailing or relaxing and enjoying a tour of tropical gardens.
  Cultural tours where you can soak up our Grenadian culture, Caribbean Horizons tours will take you there.

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