what to expect: St. Lucia to SVG?

[camaraderie]

Wannabe...well, things in Trini and Venezuela seem to have deteriorated a bit in the past couple of years according to reports but other places like St.Lucia have improved with the capture of the "teefs". Most of what happens is the usual petty theft and dinghys. Lock it or lose it is the rule!

[wannabe75]

Faster -- it sounds like your trip was amazing. I'm envious that you had 10 days!

Camaraderie -- it seems that we shouldn't have to worry about an overnight mooring in St. Vincent -- right?

Thanks again for all of the input. This trip has been a dream of ours for 7 years, so I'm obsessing a little. Ok, a lot.

PS -- is Undine still the owner of Salt Whistle Bay?

[camaraderie]

Wannabe...I'd lock up boat and dinghy and motor and I would not be walking around town after dark...take a cab. Other than that common sense stuff...have a great time!! BTW...our friends run a Privelege Cat in the Tobago Cays as a charter boat...if you see "Lost Our Marbles" say hi from Cam & they'll show ya the good spots!!

[Faster]

Originally Posted by wannabe75

Faster -- it sounds like your trip was amazing. I'm envious that you had 10 days!

It was great - actually more like 12 days - our second time down there and we are contemplating another trip Feb 2008.
[/quote]PS -- is Undine still the owner of Salt Whistle Bay?[/quote]

We went for a drink at the resort there (not sure re: the owner) and rediscovered that down there the rum is the cheap part of the drink!! Sat in these neat stone & thatch table & benches - until we realized they were crawling with ants!

[wannabe75]

Ah, Faster -- ants, schmantz. It's the cockroaches I hate! And those huge millipede-like critters.

[Dihydro77]

I lived in St lucia for a couple of years in my youth. Although I didnt sail around the other islands we did manage to charter out of Marigot bay on occasions for day trips, snorkeling etc. As you can imagine I was able to see all wonderous things in lovely St Lucia(no other island compares from what I've been told). Lived in Black Bay, the only black sand beach I know of in that part of the carib. Spent alot of time in Soufriere(scuba,snorkelling)with excellent food and views found at the Dasheene resturant, Rodney Bay, Castries. Hot spring sulfur baths near the volcanco is a must. The volcano itself does not offer alot to see except bubbling mud, lol. Eat at the Green Parrot in Castries if you get a chance. Spectacular view over Castries and points north. Great rain forest above Soufriere to explore(bring a local)Excellent golf near Sandels, I believe the 10th most challenging nine hole in the world. When you loose a ball here dont bother looking for it, lol. If you have time rent a jeep make the drive down toward View Fort ask the locals for directions to Honeymoon beach(windward side up from club med a couple of miles). You will be the only soul around on this vast ocean front range. The light house in Vieux fort is nice with a good view of St Vincents on a clear day. Horse back riding, topless beach, windsurfing, volleyball all found on the beach near club med.. Great dining at club med as well and they will allow you to pay for a night of fun and food if you desire.


Now do I qualify to be your tour guide? If so lets go!!!!

Have fun and fair winds

Jeff