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The
sun shines with Dutch punctuality and West Indian sparkle. The trades
are steady and constant. And the food-c'est magnifique.
There are two bases on St. Martin - Oyster Pond or Anse marcel
- and find a whirlwind tour of many cultures and cuisines with an easy
week's sail. On St. Martin/St. Maarten, the old world of France
and the Netherlands mingles gracefully with the New World of the West
Indies. The Creole villages of marigot and Grande Case abound
with four star restaurants and intimate cafes, baquettes
and croissants, fine wines, art galleries, and chic,direct-from-Paris
boutiques. Dutch Philisburg offers unsurpassed duty-free shopping,
nightclubs, and casinos.
You'll thrill to exhilarating sailing aboard your sleek charter yacht,
discover dozens of sparkling, secluded beaches (some clothes-optional-
naturellement), and toast the sunset in one memorable anchorage after
another. A short sail takes you St. Barts, the St. Tropez of
the Caribbean. Jazz and cognac, wine and laughter, and the best dancing
in the Caribbean-that' St. Barts. Fill a basket with wine, cheese,
and a fresh baquette. You'll look stylish, and you'll fit right
in.
For a complete change of pace, sail to Anguilla and experience
the Caribbean at its unspoiled best. Anguilla is a pristine island ,
with charming villages, serene harbors, uncrowded stretches of powdery
white beach, and a great selection of excellent restaurants. If you
prefer to dine aboard, local fishermen sell the day's catch on the beach
at Roadtown. Anchor for the day at the Prickly Pear Cays,deserted islands
with dazzling beaches and incomparable snorkeling. Swim amid a riot
of multicolored fish and brilliant coral. You'll wonder
why it's taken you so long to discover Anguilla.
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.
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Martin
7-Day Itinerary
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After
your checkout and chart briefing, sail from Sailing Paradise's
base at Oyster Pont to Orient Bay. Anchor in the lee of Green
Cay for your Welcome-to -paradise swim.
Day
1: Spend the morning swimming and snorkeling
in Orient Bay, then sail to uninhabited Tintamare
for more of the same.
Day 2: Sail to St. Barts-
the St.Tropez of the Caribbean. Take in the cafe scene in Gustavia
in the evening. Discover the origninal "Cheeseburger
in Paradise" or enjoy an elegant French dinner.
Day 3: Explore St.
Barts. Visit the bakery for breakfast croissants and crusty
bread for a picnic. Sail around to Baie Colombier and its sparkling
beach. After lunch, sail to lle Fourche
and anchor in the harbor- the remnants of its volcanic
cone.
Day 4: Sail downwind toward
Dutch St. Maarten, reach down the leeward coast, then sail
close-hauled in flat water to Road Bay,
Anguilla. Buy fresh lobster for dinner at the best prices
in the islands.
Day 5: Sail to the Prickly
Pear Cays for spectacular snorkeling. Anchor in Crocus
Bay for the evening.
Day 6: Explore the wonders
of Little Bay by dinghy. Then set sail for Grande
Case, St. Martin. Anchor in the harbor and stroll through
this historic fishing village, where lovely West
Indian buildings house art galleries and gourmet restaurants.
Day 7: Return to Oyster
Pond by noon.
This is a sample 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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TEMPERATURE
Air 80°F/26°C Water 80°F/26°C
LANGUAGE
French (St. Martin, St. Barts) English (St. Maarten, Anguilla, Nevis,
St. Kitts) Dutch (St. Maarten)
CURRENCY
FF
US $
Credit Cards are widely accepted.
OUR BASES
Oyster Pond, St. Martin Anse Marcel, St. Martin
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SAILING
CONDITIONS
Easy to moderate.
Open water, short to medium length passages, offers some blue water cruising
between islands.
DON'T MISS!
- St. Barts. A half
day’s sail takes you to the St. Tropez of the Caribbean.
- Duty-free shopping
in Philipsburg, on the Dutch side. It’s the best in the islands.
- Lunch at Kontiki.
- The nightlife,
for those so inclined, is excellent.
ATTENTION
DIVERS
The waters surrounding the island of St. Martin offer divers varied depths
and conditions. There are numerous well established coral reef systems
with a wide variety of soft and hard corals in pristine condition. You
can use your dinghy to explore these reefs or there are planned dives
available from shore and you can get the equipment right at our marina
from The Scuba Shop.
HOT TIP You can sail one-way from Oyster
Pond, St. Martin, to English Harbour, Antigua. On the way, visit St. Barts,
Nevis, and St. Kitts!
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