Winter 26/27: Catamaran Sailing Trip Caribbean from Guadeloupe

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Relaxed sailing through the Lesser Antilles from/to Guadeloupe

Amidst breathtaking natural beauty, you sail with the trade winds between islands with rustling palms, countless anchorages and numerous attractions. The French island of Guadeloupe – also known as the "Butterfly Island" – lies centrally in the Leeward Islands and is part of the Lesser Antilles.

Paradise Caribbean feeling in friendly serenity

⚓St. John's bustling markets with fruit & seafood
⚓The Caribbean's most beautiful beaches on Antigua
⚓The lightness of being on Guadeloupe
⚓Constant temperatures between 25 – 27 °C
⚓Island paradise Îles des Saintes

The trade wind blows steadily and drives the catamaran on; we look forward to relaxed sailing with island hopping at its finest. Everywhere, white sandy beaches and sheltered dream bays beckon for a peaceful night.

THE SAILING AREA
Having arrived in the departure and destination harbour of Pointe-à-Pitre, the main town of the French overseas département of Guadeloupe, you can stroll through the markets and get a first impression of the friendly people with their easy-going attitude to life.
From here you first head for the offshore islands of Marie Galante and Îles des Saintes. In this island paradise of a special kind, secluded bays with dream beaches, small fishing villages and historic fortifications from the Napoleonic era await you.
Continue northwards along the coast of Guadeloupe before setting off on the crossing to Antigua. Once there, St. John's awaits you with its famous cathedral and bustling markets where you can sample all kinds of fruit and seafood. In English Harbour you immerse yourself in the history of yachting and visit historic shipyard facilities before heading back to one of the glorious bays with white sandy beaches. The beaches on Antigua – there are said to be 365 of them – are probably the most beautiful in the Caribbean. The most secluded beaches lie on the southwest coast in hidden bays and are often only accessible by boat. You spend your evenings here in very different ways, sometimes in high spirits in a beach bar to the rhythm of steeldrums, sometimes quite alone in nature with only the Caribbean starlit sky above you.

The northernmost point will be the neighbouring island of Barbuda with its long spit and extensive beaches. Daily legs are usually between 15 and 35 nautical miles, so that besides sporty sailing there is plenty of time for swimming, snorkelling and relaxing.

This trip takes you to a fascinating region where the maritime infrastructure is somewhat more basic than in the Mediterranean. Our yachts are maintained as well as possible and are designed for the local conditions. Nevertheless, sailing in these waters sometimes requires a little flexibility – minor adjustments to the schedule or spontaneous solutions may be part of the experience.
Since spare parts are not always immediately available in these sometimes remote regions, it may be necessary in exceptional cases to find creative interim solutions. But this is part of the adventure: overcoming challenges together without losing sight of comfort or safety.

The refreshing breeze of the north-easterly trade wind in the Leeward Islands is a constant engine and welcome driving force for this sailing trip. The wind blows regularly at Force 3 to 6 and makes the sunny weather feel pleasant.

Average temperatures on Guadeloupe and the Leeward Islands during the winter months remain fairly constant during the day at a pleasant 25 to 27 °C. After sunset the temperatures drop slightly; it rarely gets cooler than 20 °C. The seasons differ not so much by temperature as by precipitation. From December to May is the dry season; little rain falls in February and March. However, even then occasional brief showers do occur in the Caribbean. After a few minutes the sun always appears again.

Water temp. avg. 25–27°C
Air temp. avg. 25–29°C

LIFE ON BOARD
This active and sporty sailing trip is equally suitable for experienced sailors and novices. The skipper will show you how to handle the catamaran, so that you'll soon be holding the helm yourself and actively involved in sailing the boat.
On this sailing trip you'll sail approximately 250–300 nautical miles. At the end of the trip you'll receive a mileage confirmation on request.

Route planning is flexible; together with the skipper the daily legs are planned taking into account the interests of all crew members, wind, weather and organisational aspects. At the start of the trip the boat kitty is set up for all running trip ancillary costs as well as basic provisions on board.

TRAVEL
We are happy to arrange flights from many German departure airports to Guadeloupe – Pointe à Pitre (PTP) on request. Flight prices from approx. EUR 600 with Air France via Paris.
Own transfer from airport to harbour Pointe à Pitre by taxi approx. 10 minutes
(Information without guarantee)

A valid passport is required for this trip.