Caribbean Yacht Charter: Sailing from Grenada
Our Grenada yacht Charter ia an ideal location for exploring the Grenadines.
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Grenada (the Spice Island) is one of the most beautiful islands in the Caribbean island chain. Our Caribbean charter yachts are based in Port Louis in St Georges Bay, the capital of Grenada; an ideal place to start and finish your Caribbean sailing holiday cruise. Port Louis is a fantastic new marina development 5 miles from Grenada's Port Salines International airport. Situated close to Pandy and Grand Anse beaches, it is a wonderful spot to relax. Port Louis is also protected from any swell as it is located in a natural lagoon on the lee side of the island - it is the calmest harbour in Grenada. It even has a swimming pool, excellent shower facilities and its own private beach! Grenada's airport has direct flights from London, Miami and other international airports. The Grenada sailing festival at the end of January is a fantastic time to visit Grenada and take part in the parties and sailing. |
Suggested itinerary sailing from Grenada:All itineraries are flexible. When we meet you in Grenada, we will be pleased to spend time discussing and offering advice on planned destinations, moorings, bays, restaurants etc.. We will always be at the end of the phone and VHF also during the week if you are looking for further suggestions whilst on route. If you are on a skippered sailing cruise, all our skippers know the islands and sailing area very well and will be able to advise on suitable local stopovers, aiming to tailor your cruise to your preferences. A one week itinerary could easily take in some local cruising round Grenada, Carriacou, Petiit St Vincent, Petit Marinique, Union Island, Palm Island, Tobago Cays, Mayreaux, and also Canoan. A two week itinerary would expand your sailing area from the itinerary above to include Bequai, Mustique, St Vincent, and possibly St Lucia. The choice is yours. Have a tortoise itinerary and spend more time exploring the islands each time you stop or take a hares itinerary and visit many more destinations. |
Grenada Calendar of EventsThere are many fantastic things for you to do onshore in Grenada too. Take an island tour and explore the waterfalls, mountain trails, spice plantations, chocolate and rum factories and coconut plantation - to name a few highlights. Known as the "Isle of Spice" Grenada has become famous for its fragrant spice trees. You could always plan your trip around one of the many festivals. Have a look below. The dates are correct as of 5th July 2012. |
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GRENADA SAILING FESTIVAL: Jan 27th - 31st Jan, Feb 3rd-5th |
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Spice Island Bull Fish tournament: 25th-29th Jan |
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Grenada's annual sailing festival has took place since January 1994 and has grown over the years. It has become one of the most popular events on the island and is known throughout the Caribbean and the international sailing community. This 2012 the event will be taking place over two weeks. |
The annual Spice Island Billfish Tournament is a tag and release tournament that is organized by the Grenada Yacht Club in the Lagoon Road of St. George's. The tournament consist of 3 days of fishing, 4 days of fun-filled activities, and it is held always on the last week in January |
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Independence Day Celebrations: Feb 7th |
Carriacou's Carnival Celebrations: 20th - Feb 23rd |
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One of the highlights of this public holiday in Grenada, Carriacou and Petit Martinique, is a military parade at Tanteen. Beach parties are also prominent on the islands. |
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Carnival on the sister island is held at the pre-lenten time. Music fills the air during the two days of the Parade of the Bands. Prior to this there is a kiddies carnival, and competitions to select the King and Queen of the mass Bands, and the Calypso Monarch. |
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Grenada Classic Yacht Regatta: Feb 17th - 19th Feb |
The Annual Grenada Round-the-Island Race: Mar 13th - Mar 15th |
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The courses are in the waters between St. David's Harbour and Petite Calivigny off the rugged and scenic south-eastern coast of the island. After race parties are at the between Air Plantation, Corinth St. David's and Le Phare Bleu |
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Kicks off on the magnificent Grand Anse Beach, presented by the Grenada South Coast Yacht Club (GSCYC). This year's race hosts a ton of exciting water sports competitions-in addition to the main race there will be a youth boating exhibition, not to mention the Bath Tub Derby brought back by popular demand. |
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St Patricks Day Festival:
March 17th |
Fishermans Birthday Celebrations: 29th June |
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Each year, Grenada's northern parish of St. Patrick celebrates the feast of St. Patrick with a week of activities centered around the March 17th, the official Feast Day of St. Patrick. Events include exhibitions of local arts and craft, agricultural produce, food, drinks and cultural extravaganzas. |
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Every year Grenada's fishing villages commemorate the June 29th Feast day of St. Peter and St. Paul. Known locally as Fisherman's Birthday Celebrations, the event begins with Church services and the blessing of boats and nets, followed by boat races, fishing displays and late evening parties. |
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Carnival Monday/Carnival Tuesday: 13th-14th August
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Carricou Parang Festival: 21st-23rd December |
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This is the celbration of Emancipation Day, officially recognised on the 1st of August. From dawn on Carnival Monday, the streets of Grenada's towns are filled with traditional masqueraders depicting Devils (Jab-Jabs) and social commentaries of the highlights of the past year (Ole Mas). Spectators and masqueraders alike dance to the sounds of steelbands and DJs playing the latest carnival melodies |
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Festivities begin on Friday with an open-air concert in the streets of Hillsborough with carol singing, cultural presentations and parang string bands, followed by house to house "paranging" all night. On Saturday night enjoy live performances from entertainers from around the world. On Sunday organized parang groups from villages throughout Carriacou, Grenada and Petite Martinique compete for the challenge trophy and cash prizes, performing a compulsory Christmas Carol and their selected piece. Traditional Carriacou celebration dances such as the Quadrille and Big Drum will also spice up the night. |
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