St.Vincent and the Grenadines - a spectacular sailing area.
Enjoy line-of-sight sailing and excellent cruising conditions. Winds average Force 3 to 4 from June to October and are usually a steady Force 6 from November to May. You will find superb snorkelling and diving throughout the Grenadines, and especially in the world-renowned Tobago Cays national park. Wherever you go there's an abundance of coloured coral, fish, squid, eels and lobster. You will often see turtles and at certain times of the year, you may be accompanied by dolphins and even whales whilst you are on the water.

In this nation of islands, every island boasts its own stunning, palm-fringed beaches. The famous Mopion sandbank is the quintessential deserted islandä, with only a single thatched umbrella on a sandy island of 100ft around. You can anchor here or take a dinghy ride from the nearest island of Petit St Vincent.

Sunsail has a stylish yacht charter base at its very own Lagoon Hotel and Marina on the southern shore of St.Vincent. From here you can visit the small bustling capital, Kingstown or beautiful beaches like Villa along the south coast. You can also take your dinghy across to the exclusive Young Island Resort. This unique private-island is 200 yards off St. Vincent's south coast with its own bar, restaurant and very secluded cottages. You are welcome here for drinks or dinner and it is recommended that you book in advance.

Capital of and gateway to the Grenadines, the fresh, green island of St.Vincent is one of wild beauty where the rugged Windward coast faces the crashing surf of the Atlantic and the sheltered Leeward coast has many stunning beaches lapped by the warm Caribbean Sea. It is here that Disney found Wallilabou Bay as the perfect setting for Pirates of the Caribbean, the story of rascal hero Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) who fought the ghostly crew of the cursed Black Pearl with Will Turner (Orlando Bloom). Filming for the follow on of this epic, which continues to bring much tourism and attention to St.Vincent, starts in January 2005.

Included in St.Vincent's dramatic scenery is the Soufriere volcano which last erupted in 1979. The 3000ft volcano to the north of the island is a big attraction for the fit and adventurous visitor and it is without a doubt one of the most exciting hikes in the Windwards.

As you explore St.Vincent you will discover how this fertile island provides for its inhabitants enough fruit and vegetables to make them self-sufficient. The Vincy people work hard and are proud of their own economy, culture and peaceful way of life.
Sailors of varying experience levels love exploring around St Vincent and the 30 or more islands and cays that stretch south through the Grenadines.

Only 8 of the islands are populated and 4 of them - Bequia, Mustique, Canouan and Union - have small airports. The larger islands of Bequia, Mustique, Canouan, Palm Island, Petit St. Vincent, Mayreau and Union have good facilities for provisioning, fuel, ice and water so you can stock up as you sail along. Many of the other islands are protected bird sanctuaries and havens for hikers and snorkellers. All volcanic in origin, the Grenadines are blessed with clear aquamarine waters lapping fine white coral sand beaches.

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