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Re: Grenada and Grenadines Sailing Float Plan
[Re: trespalmas]
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01/01/2018 05:15 PM
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tothedogs
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What you have planned is ambitious for 8 days and there will be a lot of close hauled sailing to get up to Bequia. Keep in mind that at this time of year, it can be brisk with a northeast fetch to the wind and you will likely do some tacking to get there. We leave tomorrow for a 10 day, one way charter starting from St. Vincent with a drop off in Grenada.
I can't speak to where to find the Super Bowl on Carriacou, but I'm sure that with diligence you will find a place. We once watched it on Mayreau. Not positive, but I think it was the only bar/restaurant with a functioning TV (19 inch). It was two of us, the owner/bartender and his friend. Carriacou is bigger with a larger population so you should have a few options.
You will need to check out of Grenada and in to St Vincent territory and vice versa.
Personally, unless you are driven and have to be there, with only 8 days, I'd forget about Bequia and Mustique. If you only do one, I prefer Bequia. If you have never been, I'd plan at least one extra day around the Tobago Cays with a night at Salt Whistle on Mayreau. We typically spend 2-3 days in this area. The hike to the church at the top of Mayreau is worth it for the incredible views.Dinner either with Dennis, or Righteous in the village is well worth it as well.You can get a taxi up and back for dinner, and frequently, the restaurant will pick you up and bring you back as well.
Other places worth a stop are Chatham Bay on Union (snorkeling and beach bbq) as well as PSV with a visit to Mopion. Unless you want to visit the new marina on Canouan, I wouldn't bother. It is ok, just nothing special.
Have a good trip.
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Re: Grenada and Grenadines Sailing Float Plan
[Re: trespalmas]
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01/02/2018 10:21 PM
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Probably a way too ambitious itinerary. Good luck! Please post a trip report with what you were actually able to accomplish
JPH I spent my money on booze, broads, and boats...the rest I wasted.
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Re: Grenada and Grenadines Sailing Float Plan
[Re: oilwench]
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01/17/2018 05:21 AM
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IGA in Spiceland Mall is a reasonable place to get standard wines on Grenada... http://www.realvalueiga.comIn the same Mall is North South Wines... http://www.northsouthwines.com/ I haven't been to North South so can't comment on prices so I suggest you contact them and ask. I imagine it is possible to ship wine but, again, haven't done it. What I have done is ship boat parts and I can tell you getting them cleared through customs was not a lot of fun!
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Re: Grenada and Grenadines Sailing Float Plan
[Re: trespalmas]
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01/17/2018 12:22 PM
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Looking forward to reading your trip report tothedogs. The sailing sounds like a blast and it will be cool to see some different sailing grounds. If anyone is interested, there is a thread about dealing with the boat boys and related issues on a different sailing forum: http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f2/boat-boys-moorings-and-tipping-195093.html I had some concerns about them, but didn't want to derail this thread here so I participated a bit in that one. It starts out with a pretty negative view, but if you read the whole thing you start to understand things a bit more and get a bit more comfortable - especially after some reports from people who were down there recently. It will be interesting to hear tothedogs view on them.
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Re: Grenada and Grenadines Sailing Float Plan
[Re: snmhanson]
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01/17/2018 12:48 PM
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There are many stories around on some sites, many by people who have not been there for quite a while. If one is looking for a high end yacht club/YCCS experience, this is not the place to go unless one is going to park at Mustique (no marina though). If one wants to experience as much of the old Caribbean as still exists, this is it.
Boat Boys in the Grenadines are generally quite helpful in my experience. In the Tobago Cays they need to have a license to even be there, and this is how they make a living. One can get bread, sundries, ice, tobacco, fish, lobster, and more. It is a bit pricey, but when one considers they have fuel bills, inventory, and the convenience of delivery it is not too bad, Ask/confirm the pricing in advance for things they will bring in the morning. Some negotiation is possible. Politeness, as always, is key.
St. Lucia and St. Vincent proper they can be a bit aggressive coming out to meet you a mile off shore to volunteer to take your lines. No Boat boys in Carriacou or Grenada we saw.
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Re: Grenada and Grenadines Sailing Float Plan
[Re: trespalmas]
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02/02/2018 08:48 AM
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ATM's are available on most of the islands, they don't have them in the shops just at banks. If bringing US bring smaller denomination bills, only banks will accept $100's, most other places won't. Bills should be in good shape, no tears, writing or excessive wear. Banks will give you the proper rate of 2.68, bring ID and be prepared to stand in line, the street rate is 2.5, change will always be in EC. Most restaurants will accept credit cards. We usually tip boat boys 10-20 EC for tying a stern line ashore and such. Tipping is 10% if not already included in the bill for restaurants.
Drink all day at home, your friends worry about you; do it on vacation and they say "what a good time you're having". Save your friends needless worry, travel more!
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