Funny you should mention that. We were there in late July a couple of years ago, and yes there were ALOT of French boats sailing down from Martinique etc...Saltwhistle Bay was chuck full of them when we pulled in. Fortunately, one of the girls on our boat spoke perfect French (as her first language), and another was from Holland, and had a working/passable knowledge of French. As soon as they started a conversation in French, most of the French crews rolled into English quickly with the rest of us. I think they do keep to themselves, and are protective of their language/heritage, but are plenty friendly once they know they have your respect of said language/heritage. I have nothing against the French, they certainly know how to have fun, and are definitely more multi lingual than many N. Americans.....just know that they won't break the ice in English, unless you break the ice in French. Can't wait to get down there in 2 months! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Cheers.gif" alt="" />