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Sailing between St Martin and Antigua
#38718
02/08/2015 03:09 PM
02/08/2015 03:09 PM
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Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 229 West Chester, PA
ligot
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We're thinking of doing a bareboat charter between Antigua and St Martin in Dec 2015. 3 Couples with varying experience.
Looking for guidance on sail direction possible charter companies clearing in information possible itinerary great things to do/see anything we might miss and suggestions for a fun charter
Thanks for any feedback or even direction on where to go for more research.
Thanks!
S/V Tortuga Lagoon 46
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Re: Sailing between St Martin and Antigua
[Re: ligot]
#38719
02/08/2015 06:04 PM
02/08/2015 06:04 PM
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Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 1,766 Med/ Caribbean
sailbynight
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That is a big trip, and very exciting. Are you thinking one-way or out and back? You definitely want to start upwind, in Antigua.
We will typically do the following: Falmouth Harbour, Antigua Barbuda Nevis St Barth Anguilla St. Martin St Maarten
These are big sails, so be sure all are interested in that. 3-6 hours depending on the day and the boat. Provisioning in Antigua is okay, but you have to drive up past St. Johns to the Epicurean. 35-40 minutes each way. Big store with everything you need, but prices are typically 20% higher than Grand Marche in St. Maarten.
That time of year, winds are typically east, with some north. Christmas Winds are common, in the 20's. Otherwise, trades are more easterly, in the mid to high teens.
Clearing in and out of Antigua and Barbuda is straightforward but detailed. Same with St. Kitts & Nevis
St. Barth and French St. Martin are simple and can be done on line.
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Re: Sailing between St Martin and Antigua
[Re: sailbynight]
#38720
02/08/2015 07:09 PM
02/08/2015 07:09 PM
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Posts: 229 West Chester, PA
ligot
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That's great info. Do you have your own boat or do you charter? We're reviewing Dream Yacht, Sunsail and Horizon but we're wondering about others.
Thx for your help.
S/V Tortuga Lagoon 46
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Re: Sailing between St Martin and Antigua
[Re: ligot]
#38721
02/09/2015 09:31 AM
02/09/2015 09:31 AM
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Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 515 Eastern Caribbean
Ritchard
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Sounds like a great sail.
I am counting the days until April 25 when my boat goes back in the water almost as much as I am counting the days until next week's SXM trip. Well, not really.
Last edited by Ritchard; 02/09/2015 09:34 AM.
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