Yacht Liberte’s May adventure
Posted Under: Caribbean sailing Areas, Crewed Yachts, Grenadines, Mono-hulls, Sightseeing
Charter Liberte’ in the Grenadines!
There is something Special about the Grenadines, a totally different atmosphere to almost all of the other Caribbean Islands. For the crew of Liberte’ we feel that it is the Heart of the Caribbean, the Local Folks, their way of life and the friendliness are just a small part of life here. The natural scene of dark volcanic-sand long sandy beaches, local markets filled with chatter, music , happiness, endless green jungle vegetation with fruits of all descriptions, culminate in a way of life in these Majestic Islands. A place in the World where humility and friendliness amongst the people join in unity to provide any Visitor with an experience of a lifetime that will leave you going home with a smile on your face and with the catch phrase of ‘yeah Mon’ ringing in the back of your mind. These Islands remind oneself that there is more to life than work and money, as long as the sun is shining and the weather is fine then life is good and what you make of your day is not important as long as you are happy in what you are doing. It’s a feeling that almost overwhelms you and makes you want to remain in that beach chair or cockpit for eternity. The Grenadines, together with their magnetic pulse of relaxation, friendliness and togetherness boast some of the most beautiful Islands in the World.
The Sea life is unparalleled with hundreds of thousands of visitors recollecting stories that these Islands are home to the most beautiful reefs and fish life in the Caribbean. These Islands are home to the famous Tobago Cays, a dive site visited by thousands of Snorkel and Dive enthusiasts every year.
Sailing past these Islands for the first time—–the smell of freshly cut grass and smoldering fires hits your nose as you make your way through the many Islands that make up the Grenadine Island chain. As the sun sets behind these islands, it creates a beautiful silhouette of mountain ranges and palm trees backlit by red sunlight.
Forests of palm trees line the shores, tall, elegantly shaped by the ever present trade winds, dropping their coconuts for local children to collect, break and drink. The black sandy beaches lined with old wooden fishing boats of all colors, ready to be paddled out for the early morning catch. In between the coastal brush a few small villages lie awake in their own island presence. Smoke trickling out behind each little collection of homes as kids play cricket in the streets. Everyone smiling and laughing. These Islands are indeed the most natural Caribbean Islands to be visited.
The Grenadine Island chain are a collection of large and small Islands and islets, first known by the ancient inhabitants the Caribs, as “Land of the Blessed”. The major Islands that make up the Grenadines include St Vincent, Bequia, Mustique, Canouan, Mayreau, Tobago Cays, Palm Island, Petite St Vincent, and Union Island. Each individually unique, each with something special to offer their visitors. Each island renowned by its own breathtaking beauty and unsurpassed friendliness and hospitality.
Liberte’ loves sailing in these waters, her heavy displacement hull makes sailing these spectacular spirited waters comfortable, powerful and enjoyable. The Grenadines provide an opportunity for a great sail between Islands, each one just in view, with the ever present Trade Winds there is almost always great sailing conditions especially for a big sailboat like Liberte’.
Captain Gordon, having chartered in these waters for many years, has the knowledge and experience to make a Grenadine charter aboard Liberte’ as good as it gets.
“10 days for the price of 7″all inclusive is what Liberte’ Specials offers customers this Season, and this would allow anyone joining Liberte’ to fully experience the Grenadines with ten full days of Island hopping; Take a look at this map to get a better idea of where the Grenadines are and how far apart from each other they lie, and to see what our perfectly planned itinerary looks like on paper.
After chartering in these waters for many years Gordon has come up with a well practiced and used itinerary perfect for guests wanting to experience the Grenadines. The itinerary roughly goes a little something like this.
The easiest and most economical way to see these Islands is to fly into St Lucia and to fly out of Grenada. St Lucia lies just North of the Grenadines and Grenada just South. The Itinerary would have Liberte’ making her way from St Lucia sailing South to Grenada visiting many of the Islands in the Grenadine chain on the way.
Liberte’ would be docked in Rodney Bay Marina St Lucia, St Lucia lies immediately North of St Vincent. St Lucia is a major airport hub and provides the easiest access to this area of the Caribbean by air. Liberte’ crew would meet their new guests at the airport and shortly after joining Liberte’ in the Marina would leave the dock and head for St Vincent and stop in Young Island Cut, close to St. Vincent’s capital city for the night. A night out on the town to witness the natural beauty and friendliness of the locals in this bustling, colorful central hub of the Grenadines. A nightcap on board Liberte’ with the haze of the town lights spreading across the quiet waters of the anchorage.
Then onwards the following day to Bequia. Lying just nine miles to the south of St. Vincent, Bequia is the largest of the Grenadine islands – a compact seven square miles. Her history has been deeply entwined with the sea for generations. The age-old traditions of boat-building, fishing and whaling are still evident. With beautiful beaches and coves, Admiralty bay is at the heart of Bequia where you will find the main town of Port Elizabeth. Liberte’ would lie at anchor while her guests and crew enjoy a full day on the beaches and exploring the small Village and all its small craft stores and local side street shops.
After just a morning of sailing arrive in Mustique, the home to the rich and famous, an Island that has numerous resident celebrities. The world renowned Basils Bar is a good stop where, late at night, Celebrity stops are quite common, and then next day have a tour of this magnificently clean almost untouched beautiful Island. From here we sail to Canouan, where a magnificent resort and Casino has recently been constructed.
The Beauty of all the Grenadine islands are breathtaking as you sail from one Island to another The hazy outlining of an island on the horizon (most are around 12 miles apart) becomes clearer and clearer as the water lightens in color from deep to shallow waters and the coral reefs are visible from the deck as Liberte’ skims through the water to approach the next anchorage. Each island has something different to the last, each has a unique picture, snorkeling spot, anchorage and highlight. From Canouan Liberte’ up anchors and sails towards the famous Tobago Cays just a four miles away for a full day of some of the best snorkeling you’ll find in the Caribbean and the World. Diving is also a great option with a local Dive Company to show you the best spots and the ultimate scuba diving experience.
Union Island bares itself on the Horizon as the next destination. Union Island is a little jewel of the Grenadines with a beautiful quiet harbor surrounded by large coral reefs. The beaches are filled with several small beach bars with lively entertainment every night.
A short sail onto Palm Island previously known as “Prune Island”, the new name reflects the hundreds of palm trees which were planted by the previous owners of the Islands resort. The most popular relaxation point on palm Island is Casuarina beach on the Western side, a beach surrounded by beautiful reefs and exquisite clear turquoise waters.
Petite St Vincent presents it self as the next destination, a private resort Island with some of the most magnificent beaches all the way around this magnificent Island. A great nightlife beach bar to enjoy a cocktail and the famous local lobster. Directly opposite Petite St Vincent is Petite Martinique a short stop is made here by Liberte’ before sailing onto to Carriacou , this Island has an absolutely beautiful beach front filled with palm trees and beautiful homes and stores, this Island is also home to a wooden boat industry, building the legendary Traders which ply these waters under sail and power, as far north as Saint Maarten.
Carriacou is the official port of entry to Grenada when sailing South, this is where Liberte’ crew would get the immigration and customs business done before enjoying a sun filled day exploring the beauty of the Island.
The sail from Carriacou is an amazing sail, as we pass the world famous “Kick em’ Jenny” underwater Volcano which we leave close to our port side on our way to St Georges, the Capital of Grenada. Our last stop after 10 days of an amazing adventure having seen and visited 10 Islands, an Island a day!
Liberte’ and her crew cannot wait to share our passion for these Islands with you. This would be one of the most spectacular vacation experiences, one that will live on in your memory for years to come. These Islands` characters and beauty are unparalleled in the whole Caribbean. We all aboard Liberte’ look forward to hearing from you all, Clients, Brokers and friends. Ten whole days for the price of Seven—–Wow!
