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osirissail · 05-07-2009, 08:13

Going from Guadeloupe/Iles des Saintes to Martinique requires passing by Dominica - which should NOT be done. By all means stop in Portsmouth, Dominica, anchor in the northern part amongst the rental moorings or take a mooring. Then spend days or weeks exploring this "garden" island of very few people and very maximum lush jungles, mountains, water falls, etc. Dominica is a major "eco" type island, mostly bypassed by cruisers/charterers so it has an unspoiled and glorious interior.
So you would normally choose Guadeloupe and sail to the Saintes and then Dominica and then return. From the south at Martinque you would do Martinique, which can take weeks, and either pop down to St. Lucia or head north to Dominica. This area is good for at least two or more seasons of Chartering.

05-07-2009, 08:13	#21
osirissail Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: onboard in the Caribbean - mostly in Grenada Boat: Gulfstar 53 - Osiris Posts: 851	Going from Guadeloupe/Iles des Saintes to Martinique requires passing by Dominica - which should NOT be done. By all means stop in Portsmouth, Dominica, anchor in the northern part amongst the rental moorings or take a mooring. Then spend days or weeks exploring this "garden" island of very few people and very maximum lush jungles, mountains, water falls, etc. Dominica is a major "eco" type island, mostly bypassed by cruisers/charterers so it has an unspoiled and glorious interior. So you would normally choose Guadeloupe and sail to the Saintes and then Dominica and then return. From the south at Martinque you would do Martinique, which can take weeks, and either pop down to St. Lucia or head north to Dominica. This area is good for at least two or more seasons of Chartering.