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Martinique & St Lucia
The French Antilles offer a different Caribbean — dramatic volcanic peaks, French culture, rum distilleries, and passage sailing between islands with proper Atlantic swell. Base yourself in Le Marin or Rodney Bay and work north through the Windward Islands.
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Sailing Martinique & St Lucia
7-Day Itinerary7 Days Sailing Martinique and St Lucia
Le Marin to Rodney Bay, Marigot Bay, the Pitons at Soufrière — the Windward Islands chain at its finest, with island-hopping passages and volcanic anchorages.
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Harbours & AnchoragesBest Anchorages in Martinique and St Lucia
Marigot Bay, the Pitons at Soufrière, Grande Anse d'Arlets, and the Sainte-Anne lagoon — the Windward Islands' finest stops with approach notes and dining recommendations.
3 min readTop SightsTop Sights in Martinique and St Lucia: What to See Ashore
The Pitons, Saint-Pierre's volcanic ruins, and some of the Caribbean's finest rum distilleries — the Windward Islands' most memorable sights.
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Food & DiningWhere to Eat in Martinique and St Lucia: Creole Cooking, Rum Punch, and Fresh Fish
Accras de morue, grilled mahi-mahi, and the best rum sours in the Caribbean — where to eat in Martinique and St Lucia.
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Pilotage NotesMartinique and St Lucia Pilotage: Trade Winds, Squalls, and Anchorage Safety
Atlantic trade wind passages, fast-moving squall lines, and what to know about anchoring in the Windward Islands.
3 min readCharter in Martinique & St Lucia
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