Carriacou Description
Story by Bob Wohlers
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the late 1970s I had the privilege of living on Grenada’s sister island,
Carriacou. At that time, these two islands were really on the Caribbean
frontier. Despite its size (133 square miles [346 sq. km]), Grenada still
did not have an airport that could handle even medium-sized jets. You
could walk through St. George’s, Grenada’s capital city, and hear steel
drum bands practicing in the distance and the static scramble of a
short-wave radio broadcasting world news. During hikes through the
rainforest or walks around the local markets, the scents of nutmeg,
cinnamon, cloves, vanilla and ginger wafted in the balmy air. Visiting
Grenada and Carriacou was a true Caribbean adventure. More than 20 years
have passed since I first stored Grenada’s charm in my memory. And not
much has changed.
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Fishing Trips
Best time to go fishing on Carriacou is early in the morning. But even if you leave a bit later, there's plenty chance of a nice catch.
The fishermen usually have a good idea of where and when the fish can be found.
This local knowledge is essential. You'll probably be surprised by the ingenuous and simple ways of preparing fishing gear.
With just some galvanized wire and a large hook, a weight made out of an old engine part and some bait some amazing results are achieved.
Try to go fishing on a somewhat larger boat. That makes
walking around a pleasure, and even when there's a big fish to get brought on
board, there is still plenty of room to move for everyone.
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"This is an island with over a hundred rum shops and
only one gasoline station." Frances Kay,
 Carriacou
is a Carib word meaning "island surrounded by reefs," Politically it is part
of Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique. It is the largest of the
Grenadines at about six miles long by five miles wide.
Carriacou is the only place where I have
frequently seen a pelican sitting on a buoy, with a seagull sitting on the
pelican's head, both appearing content in the afternoon sun. Somehow this
symbolizes the relaxed, easygoing nature of the island. As a Carriacou man
said to me: "People does like it here, we move nice wid dem as we does wid
each other, no corruptions or hatreds, all is like one."
Carriacou is enchanting, as anyone who takes a
taxi ride or hike inland will find. The inhabitants live by farming, fishing
and seafaring and must number among the friendliest in the Caribbean. The
last few years have seen the emergence of many new restaurants and Carriacou
so is good for those wishing to eat out. Just about everywhere in Carriacou
is of interest, but Windward should definitely be part of your tour, as
should the road running from Windward to the north end of the island.
Windward is the traditional center of boat building and it is here you can
see the fishing fleet arrive under sail. If you cannot afford a taxi, then
take a bus over to Windward and hike. Another destination for a spectacular
view is the hospital which sits high on the mountain overlooking
Hillsborough harbor.
Cruising features include three excellent
anchorages: Hillsborough, the capital, Tyrrel Bay, a large protected bay;
and Sandy Island -- everyone's idea of a dream desert island.
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