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This
butterfly-shaped island is your departure point for some of
the most fascinating exploring in the Caribbean.
The unusual geology of Guadeloupe captures its spirit:
one half is old, sedimentary rock, worn to low, flat
beaches, the other is yougner, volcanic, covered with
lush rain forest. The base is near the lively port town
of Pointe-a-Pitre, where museums and chic boutiques are just
steps from the traditional open-air market, teeming with fruits,
vegetables, and freshly caught fish.
Short sails south from Guadeloupe take you to picturesque
Marie Galante and the jewel-like islands of Les
Saintes. Neither time nor tourism have touched Marie Galante,
a high island, green and wooded, with lovely beaches
you'll have all to yourseld. Les Saintes are a group
of tiny islands, dry and reddish in color, with high,
craggy peaks. The Saintoise are descended from Breton
Fishermen, and fishing is still their chief occupation. You'll
see their bright little boats drawn up on the beach at Bourg
des Saintes. There's excellent diving and snorkeling around
the cliff-like island walls, and, when the day is over, marvelous
restaurants in the winding streets of the village.
Dominica-
wild and beautiful, and a half-day's sail away. No island in
the Caribbean can compare with Dominica for natural beauty.
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7-Day Itinerary
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After
your checkout and chart briefing, sail from the base at
Gosier to Ile Gosier. Soak up the sun on the beach, have
your first swim.
Day
1: Sail to the high, green island
of Marie Galante. Anchor
at Grand Bourg, a quaint fishing town. Explore ahore or
relax on the beach. In the evening enjoy a creole dinner
at one of the island's wonderful family-style restaurants.
Day 2: Dinghy ashore
is the morning for coissants at the boulangerie,
then set out on the 5-hour sail to
Dominica. Anchor in Prince Rupert Bay.
Day 3: Explore the
indian River with a local guide in the morning.
After lunch, sail down the coast to Roseau. Moor stern
to a palm tree in front of the Anchorage Hotel.
Day 4: In the morning,
Hike with a guide to Trafalgar Falls
and stop for lunch in the tropical gardens at the Papillote
Hotel. In the afternoon. Stroll though the picturesque
town of Roseau.
Day
5: Get an early start for the sail to
Les Sainter. Anchor at Pain de Sucre. Relax with
a cool swim.
Day 6:Motor around
to Bourg des Saintes, where
brightly colored fishing boats line the beach. The west
Indian gingerbread houses here are among the most
colorful in the Caribbeand. Visit
Fort Napoleon for
a bit of history and spectacular views. Snack on the delicious
coconut cakes callrd Les Tourments
d'Amour.
Day 7: Return to
Gosier by noon.
This is a samle itinerary. You
have many choices of routes and anchorages, or you may
want to linger at favorite places. Our Charter Coordinators
and base staff are happy to help you plan your ideal cruise.
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 The
rain forest is so dense that parts of it are literally undiscovered.
Whether you hike through the wilderness
or explore by taxi, you'll be astounded by the riot of flowers and
birds, the abundance of waterfalls and gorges.
Visit the Carib Indian reservation
and see dugout canoes being made in the traditional way. Hike to the
serene Emerald Pool ir the eerie boiling lake in the
Valley of Desolation. Bathe under the hot, healing waters of Trafalgar
Falls. Best of all, meet the warm Dominican people.
WIND
Steady easterly trades. Prevailing winds during the winter months
are northeast at 20 to 25 knots. Christmas winds, which blow from
December through February, can be as high as 30 to 35 knots. By June,
winds have gone southeasterly at 10 to 15 knots.
TEMPERATURE
Air 81°F/26°C Water 80°F/26°C
LANGUAGE
French (Guadeloupe, Marie Galante, Les Saintes) English (Dominica)
CURRENCY
FF (Guadeloupe, Marie Galante, Les Saintes) EC $ (Dominica) Credit
cards are accepted in the larger towns.
OUR BASES
Ilet Gosier
SAILING CONDITIONS
Easy to moderate.
DON'T MISS!
- Les Saintes.
A group of tiny islands with high, craggy peaks. On the beach at
Bourg des Saintes, you’ll find bright little fishing boats and incredible
French restaurants.
- Marie Galante.
“The island of a thousand windmills” and producer of some of the
world’s finest rum.
- Dominica.
Of all the islands in the Caribbean, Dominica is arguably the one
left in its most natural state. Hike or four-wheel drive to Trafalgar
Falls, Emerald Pool, or the boiling lake in the Valley of Desolation.
ATTENTION
DIVERS
The Cousteau Underwater Park near Pigeon Island midway down the west
coast of Guadeloupe is a spectacular dive site.
HOT TIP When you land at the dinghy
dock at Bourg des Saintes, say “yes” to the children selling "tourments
d'amour" - sinfully delicious coconut cakes.
FLEET
You can choose from a variety of Beneteau, Janneau, Gib Sea, Centurion
monohulls, or Norseman and Lagoon catamarans.
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