Sailing in the Grenadines
 The
sailing in the
Caribbean is famous all over the world. The tradewinds provide a fairly
reliable source for very enjoyable sailing trips. The relative short
distance between islands make the entire region ideal for island hopping.
The Grenadines are certainly no exeption, specially the low location make
the Grenadines ideal during the hurricane season to go in shelter.
Temperatures are ideal, specially when the breeze cools you down. rainfall
is hardly a problem since it hardly ever rains longer then an hour here at
sea. While sailing it's allways worth trying to catch some
fish. Throw a
line and you will probably catch something.
There are plenty boats for rent, some with crew,
others without It's a good idea to make up your mind about what type of
boat you will want. A catamaran has it's advantages regarding space and
stability. On the other hand many people will prefer the sensation of a
sailing in a monohull. Try booking a boat that is the right size for your
group. Otherwise you might end up in a boat with people who don't share
your interests, and that could become an unpleasant experience.
Bear in mind that the seasons change, and that
some time of the year you could best be north in the Caribbean, and other
part of the year the southern islands are more suitable for you.
Beware of sailing in the
hurricane season,
specially if you go up north. The insurance premiums in the hurricane
season for boats are a lot higher if you plan to sail in the hurricane
belt. That is the reason why many yachtsmen prefer to stay during that
period in the waters around Trinidad , which are supposed to be out of
danger for hurricanes.
Near Grenada there is an underwater vulcano,
called Kick'em Jenny.This vulcano is active, and sometimes stirs the
waters heavily. It is wise practice to stay away from there, some boats
have experienced serious trouble while approaching the site too close.
Sailing in the Grenadines is a very nice combination with diving.
What better to do after sailing for a few hours then dropping your anchor,
putting on your fins and snorkel, and enjoy the beautiful uderwater scenes of
the Grenadines islands.
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Paradise Inn Carriacou 
The Grenadines 
