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Advice re: Chartering from St. Lucia or Grenada
#25495
02/21/2014 12:54 PM
02/21/2014 12:54 PM
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Posts: 47 Mill Spring, NC
hathead
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We are interested in a 7 day charter in SVG. Last time (2007) we used Catamaran Co out of Union Island, which is now non-existent, as is Moorings at Canouan. Some options include picking up in St. Lucia or Grenada, sailing to SVG, and leaving from there. I would be interested in any thoughts about travel, the passage, customs, cost, and general hassle vs. getting a boat in St. Vincent. Looking for a large catamaran, and options are limited there. Thanks!
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Re: Advice re: Chartering from St. Lucia or Grenada
[Re: sunsearcher]
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02/25/2014 01:04 PM
02/25/2014 01:04 PM
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maytrix
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Our boat is in St. Lucia and we took it from St. Lucia south to the Tobago Cays and back again. Going through customs was not a big deal at all.
The sail from St Lucia to St. Vincent was great too - saw some large pods of Dolphins and a group of whales as well.
Matt
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Re: Advice re: Chartering from St. Lucia or Grenada
[Re: rcevans100]
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03/19/2014 06:10 PM
03/19/2014 06:10 PM
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I've done the string quite a bit ... I would suggest starting North and coasting South - St. Lucia to Grenada is just about perfect... The other way can be bumpy. Cocktails spilling - sea water on your shades kind of thing...
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Re: Advice re: Chartering from St. Lucia or Grenada
#25501
04/23/2014 04:30 PM
04/23/2014 04:30 PM
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Does that change at all with the season? Is it bumpy-er going N at any particular time of year? Thx.
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Re: Advice re: Chartering from St. Lucia or Grenada
#25502
05/03/2014 10:22 AM
05/03/2014 10:22 AM
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I highly recommend starting in St. Lucia and going to Grenada. Or even better starting in St. Vincent since you only have 7 days.. We chartered with Horizon which is based in Grenada and they delivered the boat to St. Vincent for us. There are a few charter companies that will do this for a fee.
Sue s/v Ripple Leopard 40
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