Charter Windward Islands

[gajzwojc]

Next February I am going to charter a yacht from Saint Martin. I have got a good offer from http://www.windward-islands.net/.
I am looking for somebody who can confirm their reliability.

[osirissail]

It would appear from their website that they are an agent for other actual charter companies. You should be able to deal directly with the charter company and get a better price than going through an additional layer of cost

[Dockhead]

Indeed this is true -- they broker charters for other charter companies. I had a negative experience with them some years ago where the fact that they stood between me and the actual charter company caused communications problems which cost me money and aggravation.

I would likewise advise dealing directly with the charter company -- they are not hard to find.

[Palarran]

I've chartered with Horizon out of Simpson Bay before and would also suggest the Moorings/Sunsail. Moorings/Sunsail leave out of Oyster Pond which is really the best location for a charter. Or, Best Sail out of Anse Marcel.

[cal40john]

I was going to say why are they calling St. Martin a Windward Island, as everything I've read previously called it a Leeward Island, but this wiki says it depends on who you are as to which islands are known as windward and leeward.

Windward Islands - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

John

[speciald@ocens.]

I assume you mean Sint Maarten - the Dutch side. Horizon has a limited fleet in Simpson Lagoon but Moorings/Sunsail has about 50 boats in Oyster Pond. The exit from Oyster Pond looks scary but it is 30 feet deep in the channel. They have added a customs office in their facility that makes clearing in and out easy. Plan on loosing most of your first day to provisioning and boat orientation and having a short day at the end as most flights leave for the US by 3PM. You can stay at Captain Oliver's hotel after your charter if you need to. A new grocery is to be added this Fall at the facility to allow for self-provisioning or you can take a taxis to Grande Mache which is an American style store that even sells booze at duty free prices. I have kept my boat in the pond for the last two Winters and am quite familiar with where to go and what to do should you need suggestions.

[Dockhead]

Originally Posted by cal40john

I was going to say why are they calling St. Martin a Windward Island, as everything I've read previously called it a Leeward Island, but this wiki says it depends on who you are as to which islands are known as windward and leeward.

Windward Islands - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

John

He's talking about the company -- Windward Islands Charters. Not characterizing where is St. Martin.