Guides
Sailing guides from a Grenada skipper
Straight answers for new owners and visiting sailors: how to hire a skipper, when a local skipper beats a bareboat, how insurance sea miles work, and which hull type suits you.
How to Hire a Private Skipper in Grenada
Hiring a private skipper in Grenada or the Grenadines: pick the job, check qualifications against your insurer, send the right details, and plan clearance.
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Local Skipper vs Bareboat Charter
Bareboat charter or a local skipper? How they compare for sailing Grenada and St Vincent & the Grenadines: experience needed, clearances, who each suits.
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Building Insurance Sea Miles with a Skipper
Insurer wants sea miles with a qualified skipper aboard? What to ask them, how mile-building passages from Grenada work, and why to start with a shakedown.
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Monohull vs Catamaran for Caribbean Sailing
Monohull or catamaran for sailing Grenada and the Grenadines? Space, motion, upwind performance, draft and berthing compared by a skipper who sails both.
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Planning a trip north? See the sailing itineraries and the FAQ.