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Grenada back to Grenada charter questions
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03/28/2015 10:18 AM
03/28/2015 10:18 AM
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caribbeangirl13
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I grew up on a boat in Grenada so of course we did this all the time when I was a kid but the memories have faded and all we have done now as an adult with my status upgraded to captain (instead of "kid crew") is St. Vincent to Grenada. My question is can anyone give me feedback on their experience doing only a 7 day charter from Grenada back to Grenada. Is the trip up the islands hellish or manageable? I don't mean for me but for my kids who are Colorado natives and who only get on the ocean once a year. How much can you see in 7 days? Is it possible to get to some of my favorites, Petit St. Vincent and The Tobago Keys? Any other recommendations?
Sue s/v Ripple Leopard 40
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Re: Grenada back to Grenada charter questions
[Re: Jeannius]
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03/29/2015 08:38 AM
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Sunset_Sammy
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As Mike said you should be able to easily make it to the Cays and and back, maybe even Bequia, in 7 days. Petit St. Vincent may have changed since you visited, now yacht crew are only allowed to go to the beach bar, Goaties, not the one on the hill anymore and the small beach next to it. It's a nice stop for a lunchtime drink and a swim but it might be boring for the kids. We usually stop for a drink then dingy over to Petit Martinque for a hike around the island. Myopian (sp) is near there and maybe someone will have more information on that.
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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Re: Grenada back to Grenada charter questions
[Re: caribbeangirl13]
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03/30/2015 07:18 AM
03/30/2015 07:18 AM
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I will warn you that the trip to and from Carriacou can be rough for those not used to open-ocean sailing -- so be prepared with your favorite seasickness remedies.
In terms of itinerary, I've done a 5-day charter to/from Grenada that got us well into the Grenadines (Tobago Cays, Mayreau, Union, PSV, Petit Martinique, Carriacou); another 5 day charter was focused on the south coast of Grenada alone, but finding a comfortable anchorage was a challenge.
I've got a Caribbean Soul I can barely control... (JB)
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