Yacht Charter Windward Islands

The Grenadines and St. Vincent One of the most popular areas in the Caribbean are the Grenadines, which lie between Grenada and St Vincent. The closely grouped islands Bequia, Mustique, Union and Cannouan are especially suited for leisurely “island-hopping”; short daily legs leave plenty of time to enjoy the spectacular beaches and marvellous beach bars.

Union Island

Even though geographically, the Grenadines are one unit, the islands to the South of Carriacou belong to Grenada, while Union and Petit St Vincent still belong to St Vincent. Thus, you must observe the clearing regulations. The Northern coast of Union is known for its good snorkelling territories. The island is surrounded by several coral reefs, and the heavenly Tobago Cays are

Union Island Clifton Harbour – the port:

Steering into the harbour at the Eastern tip of the island has become quite easy, despite the reefs, ever since barrels were deployed. The best and coolest anchorage's are located behind Thompson Island at the Eastern side of the harbour.

The reef to the East provides good protection against the swell, and is a wonderful diving location, since the Thompson reef drops by up to 30 metres. It is recommended that you anchor at the Anchorage Yacht Club, which can accommodate up to 12 yachts, providing water, ice and bread. The diesel station has been closed, but diesel can be acquired from the regular filling station. There are some simple shops and markets in town. If you are a party person, you should definitely not miss the Caribbean Party, which is held in Clifton Harbour every weekend.

Grenada

Grenada (345 sq km) is an independent state in the British Commonwealth. The island, which became famous as a spice island, lies at the Southern end of the Grenadines. Mountains stretch from coast to coast, and some peaks lie above 600 metres. Grand Etang, a marvellous park with a lake high up in the mountains, is always worth a visit. St George’s is the busy capital of Grenada.

Grenada St George's – the port:

Yacht harbour is located in the South of the port in “The Lagoon”. A concrete canal, with a depth of 4 metres leads into the lagoon. Petrol and diesel, gas and water, ice, showers and electricity are available at almost every dock. Furthermore, there are several workshops for sails and engines. It takes about five minutes to get from the marina to the city by dinghy.

With a yacht from Cosmos Yacht Charters, either bareboat or crewed, you can have all this and much more. Your own luxury yacht will take you through these magical islands in comfort and style.

St. Lucia

This mountainous island (620 square km, 120,000 inhabitants) is almost completely covered with banana and sugar cane plantations. Many of those that know the Caribbean well say that Grenada is the most beautiful of the Antilles, but St Lucia comes very close. High mountain peaks rise steeply from the sea, and the island is very green with lush vegetation, glittering mountain lakes and splendid streams and rivers. Two of the most romantic anchorage's can also be found here: Les Pitons at the foot of the Conical mountains, and Marigot Bay, one of several “Hurricane Holes” on the island. The capitol of St Lucia is Castries, a lively town with excellent restaurants and shops.

St Lucia Marigot Bay – the port:

Marigot Bay is probably one of the most beautiful bays you will ever sail into. A promontory covered in old palm trees almost completely conceals the entrance to the inner bay, making it an almost perfectly protected Hurricane Hole.

The extensive waters West of the promontory offer a good snorkelling area. In the bay, everything is geared towards yacht tourism. The moorings are provided with water and electricity. To refuel (be it diesel, petrol, or electricity), moor at piers 1-6. The mariner market has a wide selection of foods in-store.

Martinique

The French island of Martinique (1100 square km, 350 000 inhabitants), the most Northern island of the Windwards, stands in stark contrast to the other islands of the Grenadines. The exotic magic of the tropics combined with the advantages of a highly civilised Western European country have made this island one of the most popular holiday destinations.
The capital Fort-de-France is a typical French city that happens to lie in the tropics, and shops, cafés, and restaurants help Europeans get overcome any homesickness.

Martinique Le Marin – the harbour:

The new, modern marina at the south Western tip of Martinique. A 2-3 km long canal is used to steer into the lagoon. Inexperienced yachtsmen should avoid steering in at night, since the canal is enclosed by reefs on both sides. During the day, these reefs are clearly marked by buoys. The Lagoon has a few very nice inlets that are readily accessible by dinghy. Along the entrance to the lagoon lies a Club Med. The reef just off the Club beach is ideal for diving. The very secure marina has an excellent supply network. Toilets and showers are provided, along with several supermarkets. The largest one offers a dock service.