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Next up, a short sail from the Tobago Cays to Union Island, known as the Tahiti of the West Indies due to its volcanic silhouette (and possibly also because of the eye-wateringly expensive fruit and veg?). Here we hiked Mount Taboi, the island’s highest peak, had regular bonfire and marshmallow binges with all the boatContinue reading “Union Island – May 2022”

From Mayreau, it was a short sail to the Tobago Cays, an archipelago comprising five small, uninhabited islands and extensive coral reefs. Here we spent a week snorkelling and exploring with our kid boat friends from SV Amani, SV Cinnamon and SV Gambler. Much like swimming in an aquarium with crystal clear water, we encounteredContinue reading “Tobago Cays – May 2022”

Next up was Mayreau, the smallest of the inhabited Grenadine Islands which measures less than 0.5 square miles and has a population of less than 300 people (and many, many more goats). Here Barnaby and Zennor, with their SV Amani & SV Gambler boat kid friends, had a dinghy sailing lesson with the Mayreau JuniorContinue reading “Mayreau – May 2022”

As we continued our journey southwards through the Windward Islands, our next anchorage was in Admiralty Bay, Bequia. Here we hung out with the crews of our favourite buddy boats, SV Amani and SV Gambler. Bequia highlights included snorkelling the wreck of the Stratmann off Port Elizabeth, den building and burning completed maths workbooks onContinue reading “Bequia – May 2022”

A COVID related hiccough led to us visiting St Lucia for a few days on our way South from Martinique. In St Lucia we explored Rodney Bay, Soufriere, and Pitons Bay. Highlights included belated birthday celebrations for the boys aboard SV Gambler, the Maximum Chill eco-tour with Baby Shark, wandering the streets of Soufriere, andContinue reading “St Lucia – May 2022”

Dense, lush rainforest, Sisserou parrots, Trafalgar waterfalls, the Indian river tour, film sets, the 18th century Fort Shirley, tropical fruits and flowers, Rastafarian veggie street food in Roseau, wild swimming in the immense Chaudiere pools, visiting the Pointe Baptiste chocolate factory, the Waitukubuli jungle trail, stunning sunsets, beach BBQs and dogs, lots and lots ofContinue reading “Dominica – March 2022”

Incredible, empty beaches on the island of Barbuda. Intensely blue seas and the finest, white/pink sand. Sadly, the devastation following the 2017 hurricane Irma is still very evident. Our visit to see the frigate birds sanctuary was like being immersed in a David Attenborough documentary – definitely one of our highlights so far. Frigate BirdContinue reading “Barbuda – February 2022”

We had an awesome time in Antigua; hanging out with some of our favourite kid boats, watching the super powerful racing yachts in the Caribbean 600, epic snorkelling with Stingrays, Spotted Eagle Rays and enormous turtles; being inspired by the incredible trans-Atlantic rowers; enjoying the historic English Harbour & Nelson’s Dockyard, and the magnificent viewsContinue reading “Antigua – February 2022”

Guadeloupe, another gorgeous French overseas territory, composed of a number of islands, blending influences of French, African and Caribbean culture – think hibiscus flowers, croissants, long luscious beaches, free range goats, reggae, carnival, and cheese, lots and lots of cheese. Here we spent a few magical days in the glorious Isles des Saints, a clusterContinue reading “Guadeloupe – Feb 2022”

We have used Martinique as our base for exploring the Caribbean for over 4 months now and our anchorage has begun to feel like home. In Sainte Anne we have caught up with old sailing friends from 20 years ago, and have met many new, international kid boats, some of whom will remain lifelong buddies.Continue reading “Martinique Dec 21 – April 22”