We are considering a charter in the Windwards next Christmas. We'd be looking at a 10-14 day charter and would likely make it a one-way starting from either St. Lucia or St. Vincent and ending in Grenada. We've sailed the Virgin Islands many times (including the USVI and SVIs) and have also sailed the Leewards from Antigua to St. Martin. The Windwards seem like they would be a nice balance between the two. Just wondering what to expect in the Windwards/Grenadines during that time? Will we have issues finding space to anchor or will there be plenty of room even with holiday crowds? Do they often get the Christmas winds that the VIs get - or do they otherwise get regular big winds and swell that would make sailing uncomfortable? We are generally fine with 6-8' swells and 25 knots but above that we start getting a bit timid. However, if we do the one-way we would generally be sailing off the wind and with the swell to some degree so that could tame things a bit. As far as flights, is it typically easier to fly into St. Lucia or St. Vincent to begin the charter? We are aware that there is a higher risk of crime in St. Vincent and we would not spend any nights at anchor or on a mooring there regardless of where we start. Any other info that might help us plan a charter?
