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Filming spot for both of Disney’s “Pirates of the Caribbean” movies, St. Vincent and the Grenadines offer stunning beauty, excellent cruising conditions and line-of-site sailing. This charter destination is known for strong winds, but experienced sailors will find that the conditions are similar to sailing on the Long Island Sound, San Francisco Bay or the Great Lakes. Summer is also an ideal time to visit, as the winds are lighter, the seas calmer and the weather patterns are the most stable of the Caribbean. The Grenadines are a great “next charter” after the BVI, since there is a good combination of island hopping and line of sight navigation, and open blue water sailing.

You will find exceptional snorkeling and diving throughout the Grenadines, especially in the world-renowned Tobago Cays national park. Don’t be surprised to see turtles, and at certain times of the year, you may be accompanied by dolphins and even whales while out on the water.

St. Vincent is a great island to set aside some time to visit the interior. A volcano, rainforest, and waterfalls make for a beautiful day doing a land tour in combination with your sailing vacation. Sunsail’s base can arrange this for you.

Provisioning

Provisioning can be done on arrival at the base, where there is a mini-market stocked with a wide range of food items. Alternatively, provisioning can be arranged in advance so that the goods are waiting for you upon arrival. The islands of Bequia, Mustique, Canouan, Palm Island, Petit St. Vincent, Mayreau and Union all have good facilities for provisioning, fuel, ice and water so you can stock up as you sail along.