St. Lucia
3
Sailing experience level
28 °C
Average temperature(1)

We are happy to announce that our St. Lucia marina is open. Please be aware that additional entry requirements and restrictions may still apply to this destination.

Jewel of the Windwards

St. Lucia is like no other Caribbean island. Here you’ll sail a backdrop of lush rainforests, cascading waterfalls, soaring peaks and hidden beaches, anchor in colourful harbours and wake to the symphony of birdsong every morning. St. Lucia, ‘The Jewel of the Windwards’, offers a sailing holiday you won’t soon forget.

No matter which side of the island you end up on, a St. Lucia sailing holiday offers superb sailing conditions thanks to year-round sun and varied seasonal winds. You’ll find open water passages perfect for exploring St. Vincent, the Grenadines and Martinique. Take it easy with line-of-sight sailing or up the adrenaline with exhilarating longer passages. In the winter you’ll have exciting sailing, while the summer months offer smooth waters.

Set sail from Rodney Bay with the dramatic twin Pitons as your backdrop, heading south to St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Explore tranquil Bequia, just eight miles south of St. Vincent, where you’ll find an island steeped in maritime history. Head for the stunning Tobago Cays, where you’ll find a clutch of deserted islets with some of the best diving and snorkelling in the Grenadines. Spend your mornings lounging on the dazzling powder-white sands and snorkelling the warm, shallow waters, before ordering barbecued lobster from a local boat vendor to enjoy in the shade of a swaying palm.

Suggested bareboat itineraries

Unspoilt, romantic and welcoming, sailing St. Lucia on your own private yacht is the most carefree way to see the Windward Islands. A different beach, a different bay every day, all you have to do is set your schedule, hoist your sails and go.

St. Lucia one-week bareboat

  • Stunning Pitons Bay
  • Diving Tobago Cays
  • Volcanic spa treatments
  • Hiking rainforest mountains
  • Delicious Caribbean lobster
  • Sunbathing on perfect beaches
Itinerary details

Experience required

Sailing experience level
3
At least 20 days or 400 miles as skipper on an equivalent size yacht

Level 3 destinations are our most challenging. Suitable only for confident, experienced sailors, Level 3 destinations offer long spells of open water sailing, broad tidal ranges, strong winds and remote anchorages.

Skippered Holiday

Try a skippered holiday

  • Relax and let your skipper take charge
  • Be as hands on or laid back as you like
  • Learn from an expert skipper
  • Gain local knowledge and recommendations
  • Peace of mind and safety on the water
  • Discretion and privacy when you need it
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Sailing conditions

Max temp
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Min temp
(°C)
Avg precipitation
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Avg wind speed
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Dominant wind direction
Castries (St. Lucia)
January29239211E
February29235711E
March30232710E
April30246611ESE
May31256311ESE
June312514011E
July312517110E
August31251729E
September31251938ESE
October31251928ESE
November31261679E
December30241029E

Address

Rodney Bay Marina

St. Lucia

West Indies

Base opening hours

Mon-Sun: 8am-5pm

Nearest airport
Hewanorra International