HELM GUIDE Digital

Sail the coastline of this tropical island paradise
on a yacht charter and you will encounter palmfringed
beaches, lushly forested hills, volcanos
and beautiful resorts, while dramatic cliffs rise
sharply up out of the sea, forming undulating
islands covered with lush vegetation and dotted
with brightly coloured houses.
The Grenadines, a chain of 32
beautiful and unspoiled islands
in the South Caribbean, offer
pure escapism and make the
perfect setting for a chartered
yacht holiday, for romantics and
families alike.
GRENADINES
Find your own piece of paradise on one of the Grenadines
islands – many uninhabited - all within an easy day’s
sail. Drop anchor and spend your days relaxing on deck,
snorkelling or exploring these exquisite tropical gems.
Spend a week discovering the charming verdant and
unspoiled island of Grenada - shimmering seas, spectacular
coastline, sheltered anchorage and a warm Caribbean
welcome await you.
For a touch of glitz and glamour, head to the island of
Mustique. Once the winter home of the late Princess
Margaret, the island is a popular playground for the rich and
famous. Drop by the legendary Basil’s Bar, perched on stilts
over the Caribbean Sea. It’s the perfect place to unwind and
watch the sun go down.
• Fly to: Grenada and transfer to St Vincent (E.T. Joshua
Airport)
• Falls of Baleine – only accessible by boat
• Sundowners at Mustique’s famous Basil’s Beach Bar
• Tiny island paradises to explore
SUGGESTED ITINERARY
Day 1 - St Vincent to Bequia - 9nm
Day 2 - Bequia to Mustique - 13nm
Day 3 - Mustique to Tobago Cays - 21nm
Day 4 - Tobago Cays - 0nm
Day 5 - Tobago Cays to Salt Whistle Bay - 3nm
Day 6 - Salt Whistle Bay to Chatham Bay - 5nm
Day 7 - Chatham Bay to Petit St Vincent - 8nm
Day 8 - Petit St Vincent to Carriacou - 14nm
Day 9 - Carriacou to St Georges - 32nm
Day 10 - St Georges- 0nm
TOTAL = 105NM
ST LUCIA
This luscious island caters superbly for sailboats and
chartered yachts: Rodney Bay offers modern comforts and a
beautiful bay with a state-of-the-art marina plus restaurants,
bars & shops. In the south, Soufriere is at the heart of a
gorgeous region of old plantations and hidden beaches, set
against the backdrop of the majesty of the Piton Mountains.
There are plenty of water activities to enjoy along the island’s
coast, with wonderful diving sites hidden under the waves
just waiting to be explored. Spectacular coral formations,
fascinating shipwrecks and reefs teeming with tropical sea
life make this an ideal destination for a Caribbean sailing
holiday.
• Fly to: Hewanorra International Airport
• Sub-tropical climates kept mild by cooling trade winds
• Visit the Diamond Botanical Gardens and the beautiful
waterfalls
• Beaches and reef-diving sites
• Libby’s top tip! Visit the drive-in volcano!
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