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PRACTICAL INFO
Ideally situated in Tortola, in Saint Martin, My DreamSail enables you to taste the pleasure of sail cruising across the whole of the West Indies arc, from the Virgin Islands in the north to the Grenadines in the south.
Saint Martin : destination the Virgin Islands
Gastronomic restaurants, casinos, discos, perfect beaches etc… St Martin enjoys a deserved international reputation like its neighbours St Barts and Anguilla. It’s also an excellent place to set off for the Virgin Islands, a real paradise where it’s possible to discover a different island every day by sailing just two or three hours a day.
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DESTINATION
The West Indies archipelago flares out in a 4,700 km long arc, from the western tip of Cuba to the small Dutch island of Aruba, off Venezuela. The Lesser Antilles makes up the eastern section of the arc and stretches across nearly 1,000 km from the Virgin Islands to Grenada.
* The British Virgin Islands with Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Jost Van Dyke, Anegada
* The American Virgin Islands with Saint Thomas, Saint John, Sainte Croix
St Martin / Tortola: 11 days
Day 1 : Anse Marcel ( St Martin )
Reception at the Anse Marcel marina, to the north of St Martin. Installation aboard.
Day 2 : Anse Marcel / Anse Colombier( St Barts ) : 12 mins
Anse Colombier is a nature reserve and a superb site for snorkelling: flippers, mask and snorkel are de rigueur!
Day 3 : Anse Colombier / Gustavia ( St Barts) : 4 mins
A stopover in Gustavia is the opportunity to benefit from some cosmopolitan tourist entertainment, some duty-free shops and numerous restaurants bordering this charming little port.
Day 4 : Gustavia / Grand Case ( St Martin )
Very pleasant mooring off the beach. On the outskirts of some ancient saltmarshes stands a typical small village with some prettily coloured duplex. There’s a wide selection of restaurants with a good quality/ price ratio.
Day 5 : Grand Case / Virgin Gorda : 90 mn, night sailing
Rendez-vous at the globally renowned Baths for a relaxing dip in this genuine natural swimming pool. In the evening don’t miss out on the punch at the Bitter End Yacht Club.
Day 6 : Virgin Gorda Sound / Marina Cay
A heavenly islet: a superb beach hemmed in by a coral reef overlooked by a restaurant offering seafood and a barbecue supper.
Day 7 : Marina Cay / Jost Van Dyke
First stopover in Sandy Cay, an unmissable snorkelling stage. Next destination Great Harbor and the unique Jost Van Dyke village. Lively evening atmosphere at Foxy’s Bar.
Day 8 : Jost Van Dyke / Cane Garden Bay
Excellent mooring off a beautiful beach bordered by palm trees. Visit to the rum distillery.
Day 9 : Cane Garden Bay / Norman Island
First stopover at The Bight. You have to adopt the fairly steep path to discover an amazing panoramic view at its summit. The next destination is the national park of Privateer Bay to explore the neighbouring caves.
Day 10 : Norman Island / Peter Island
Bathing, lounging on the beach, snorkelling and also some fine walks inland to discover some superb panoramas.
Day 11 : Peter Island / Road Town ( Tortola )
After a last dip, head to Road Town, the capital of the British Virgin Islands for the check-out. Hire a car to discover the national park of Mount Sage and its rainforest.
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CLIMATE AND WINDS
The West Indies enjoy excellent weather conditions throughout the year with average temperatures (between 22° and 30°) and little variation between the winter and summer. This is a tropical climate which is both warm and wet.
WE CAN MAKE OUT TWO SEASONS
# The dry season, "the Carême", stretches from December to May, when there is maximum sunshine.
# In summer, from June to November, the climate is a little wetter with showers which are generally welcome as they freshen up the air.
Though the temperature of the water on average is 27°C, it reaches up to 30°C in August and September. With nearly 3,000 hours of sunshine a year, good weather is virtually guaranteed. And the bad weather never lasts very long so don’t forget the suncream!
THE WINDS
The Lesser Antilles are situated in the tradewind zone with generally steady E’ly winds rarely in excess of Force 6.
# December to May: the tradewind system is established, the weather is stable: E to NE’ly wind of 15 to 25 knots.
# June to November: the weather is generally hotter and more unstable. The winds vary between NE to S and 10 to 20 knots.
THE TIDES
# They are diurnal or semi-diurnal, according to the time and the place. There is low tidal range of 0.30 to 0.50 m and in particular areas it measures up to 1 m.
THE SEA STATE
# The sea is good to slightly moderate to leeward of the islands and can be moderate to big in the ‘channels’ between the islands.
The E’ly swell is frequent but small. However, the N’ly swell can be rough.
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OUR TEAM
Our base manager
Grégoire Brisset
Grégoire was born in 1960 in Madagascar and has been traveling ever since, both ashore and at sea. A sailing instructor at 17, then a professional sailor, he lived in Africa prior to heading to the Caribbean in 1990. That's when he discovered the Catana shipyard, and followed the brand and the range's evolution closely ever since. He settled some 10 years ago in the Northern Caribbean (St Martin; St Barth): and his extensive knowledge of the area will allow him to help you make the best choices possible for your upcoming cruises, as far as yachts and itineraries are concerned.
Formerly a freelance skipper for Dream Yacht Charter, he recently joined our team, to provide you the best in service thanks to his technical skills and worldwide experience. |
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