Rendezvous sailing - an unique experience
For centuries sailors have been enjoying their journey to the island of St. Lucia, which is so beautiful it was given the nickname Helen of the West Indies. Whether your goal is to start out in the Caribbean and make your way to many islands, or simply to sail to St. Lucia from anywhere in the world, you'll find St. Lucia has plenty to offer. L' Express Des Isles runs a hydrofoil service between Martinique and St. Lucia. Cruise ships tie up daily at Port Castries and Soufrière. For visitors arriving by private or chartered yacht, moorings are available at the fully serviced Rodney Bay Marina, a picturesque Lagoon on the northern tip of St. Lucia, at the Moorings Marina at Marigot Bay (a famous hurricane hide-out) or at Castries Yacht Centre, located at the entrance of Castries Harbour. St. Lucia is a popular sailing spot and, in part because of its popularity, it's home to many ports through which sailors can make their way onto the island. In fact, the government of St. Lucia has actively encouraged yachting, with an eye toward making this island one of the Caribbean's top yachting centers. When sailing the Caribbean it's always best to take care and watch for coral reefs as well as harsh Trade Winds sweeping in from the Atlantic. However, these aren't the only concerns sailors may face. Remember that the peak sailing season for St. Lucia is from December until June, though this does overlap with much of the high tourist season in the region as well. Visitors will find higher prices, but less rainfall. Rainfall is a summer-oriented concern, but summer also brings hurricane season (June through November) which can be unpleasant should a storm be passing nearby. Charters are available for everyone from the experienced yachtsman to the first time sailor. No matter what you're looking for, you can find it. Visitors can sail around St. Lucia on a bareboat, skippered bareboat, and crewed charter. Bareboats are, just as they sound, a boat, and that's about it. You become the crew, and they rarely come with large numbers of extras like kayaks or scuba equipment. Instead travelers get to enjoy the experience of sailing on their own around the Caribbean. These, however, do require a great deal of knowledge about sailing, and often some knowledge of the Caribbean.
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