The Caribbean, the destination of choice for winter sailing cruises

As winter sets in across Europe, the Caribbean offers yachtsmen an ideal escape. With their steady trade winds, breathtaking scenery and welcoming marinas, these islands are the perfect destinations for getting away from it all during the cold months. In this series of articles, we take you on a tour of the best places to anchor, sail and, of course, enjoy unforgettable experiences at sea.

Winter in Europe may seem long and gray, but for sailing enthusiasts, it's possible to extend summer by sailing under the trade winds of the Caribbean. This region, with its crystal-clear waters, constant winds and modern marinas, transforms itself into a true nautical paradise during the winter season. Whether you're staying on site aboard your own sailboat, or on holiday, if you'd like to charter a boat for a sea getaway, the Caribbean is an ideal destination for all sailing enthusiasts. In this series of articles, we guide you through several dream destinations where sailing comes into its own in winter.

Summary of the report

1 Martinique, trade winds and exceptional anchorages

Martinique, trade winds and exceptional anchorages

2 Grenada, the pearl of the Caribbean arc

Grenada, the pearl of the Caribbean arc

3 Antigua, a journey between sailing and maritime history

Antigua, a journey between sailing and maritime history

4 Saint Vincent in the Caribbean, a stopover at the heart of Afro-Caribbean culture

Saint Vincent in the Caribbean, a stopover at the heart of Afro-Caribbean culture

5 Saint Lucia, one of the Windward Islands with its volcanic peaks

Saint Lucia, one of the Windward Islands with its volcanic peaks

6 Sailing in Anguilla, an island of calm and beauty in the Caribbean

Sailing in Anguilla, an island of calm and beauty in the Caribbean

7 Saint-Barthélemy, a stopover of luxury and serenity

Saint-Barthélemy, a stopover of luxury and serenity

8 Saint-Martin in the Caribbean, a stopover at the crossroads of cultures

Saint-Martin in the Caribbean, a stopover at the crossroads of cultures

9 A stopover in Saint Kitts: an island of many facets

A stopover in Saint Kitts: an island of many facets

10 The British Virgin Islands, an island paradise for yachting

The British Virgin Islands, an island paradise for yachting

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