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St. Martin
7-Day Itinerary

After your checkout, 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.

The sun shines with Dutch punctuality and West Indian sparkle. The trades are steady and constant. And the food-c'est magnifique.

Divided since the 17th century between France and Holland, St. Martin is a cosmopolitan island of exciting history and culture. A rich yet subtle mixture of Creole, French, Dutch and English languages and traditions make this the ideal starting point for your cruise in the Leeward islands. Your crew will help you discover its legendary anchorages including Anse Marcel, Grand Case, Orient Bay, Marigot Bay, Tintamarre and its excellent beaches, which rate among the most beautiful in the Caribbean.

Just a few miles away, Anguilla will delight swimmers with its unforgettable coral reefs, not to mention the glorious beaches. This is an island not to be missed! On St. Barts, your skipper can accompany you for a fun trip out by «Mini-Moke» to the highest points of the island for a wonderful view over turquoise bays.

You will be able to admire the most luxurious villas of the Caribbean and to shop in the many chic boutiques of Gustavia. In the evening indulge in a gourmet meal with fabulous live entertainment at one of the many excellent restaurants here.

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.

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 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.

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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