Sailing the Windward Islands
Language: English and French
Time Zone: GMT-4
Currency: Euro, USD and Eastern Caribbean Dollar
Population: 854,000
Culinary Favourite: Beef Pepperpot
Sail the Windward Islands, dive on reef drop offs, hike up volcanic pitons and visit celebrity hot spots. Sailing from Martinique or Grenada, you’ll experience a rich blend of French and West Indian culture and the rum punch is not to be missed.
Your choices for sailing in the Windward Islands
The winter months December to May avoids the hottest time of year and hurricane season. Hurricane season is typically July to November.
The Windward Islands are a great yacht charter destination for the intermediate sailor. A sailing license or certificate is not mandatory for yacht charter/bareboat and flotilla yacht charters but you will be asked to provide a sailing resume. For luxury charter, skippered charter or cabin charter, you do not require any experience or certification.
Depending on your chosen sailing Windward Islands itinerary, board a catamaran in Martinique or Grenada and visit some of these stunning locations.