jim@cholula.UUCP (08/16/85)
I am thinking about chartering a sailing boat in the Caribbean in October and November. I would appreciate any information on good charter companies, places to go, interesting or educational experiences while chartering, advice, etc.. I am specifically interested in sailing in the Grenadine Islands. Please reply by e-mail. Jim ..!uw-beaver!teltone!jim (Jim Gray, Teltone, Kirkland, WA)
9234dwz@houxf.UUCP (The Rev. Peak) (08/16/85)
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Jim,
1) October is a little early, you're still in the tail end of
hurricane season however if you do go then you'll get a
pretty good rate (see low season difference below).
2) I presume you've had some experience in chartering beforehand
as the Grenadines are rated more difficult than the Virgins
and the Bahamas (by chartering companies).
3) The Grenadines are an excellent choice. Bequia (bekway) is a
little difficult to get past due to the fact it's so charming
in itself that some cruisers don't go any further.
4) CSY (800) 631 1593 and Stevens Yachts (800) 638 7044 both have
reasonable sized fleets stationed in St Vincent (at the top of
the Grenadines). We chartered a Morgan 44 from Stevens in '75
and were pleased with the boat and the service.
Expect to pay $ 1500-2000 per week for a 35-45' in high season
with low season about 60% of the above.
5) I believe CSY has a plan whereby you drop the yacht off in
Grenada for an additional fee, so you don't have a beat to
contend with in dropping the yacht off in St. Vincent at
the end of the week.
We didn't find the beat back to St. V that bad, although
the passage between St V and Bequia can be REAL BAD. My
brother used to work on St Vincent (& Bequia) and had to
stay on Bequia several times when the boat he crossed on
wouldn't sail back to St. V.
Dave Peak
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- Rev Peak (apologies to Bill S.)