The West Indies are one of the wonders of the world... In any case they are for us sailors. Islands just a few tens of miles apart with a unique atmosphere, sublime underwater life and abundant fishing each time, and perfect anchorages off sandy beaches bordered by coconut trees everywhere, absolutely everywhere. What more could you ask for?
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Publié le
07/02/2017
Par
Mark Bernie
Numéro :
150
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The West Indies offer other unbeatable arguments: there is no winter, the sea is warm all the year round, and the local winds, called the tradewinds, are good enough to blow steadily for most of the time. It would be hard to paint a more idyllic picture of the area! This explains why the West Indies was amongst the first areas where the charter companies set up in the 70s, offering everything that cruisers at the time were dreaming about. From the Bahamas in the North to the Grenadines in the South, via the very famous Virgin Islands, you are spoilt for choice when it comes to cruising and dis…
