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Sailboats off the coast of Bequia Island (courtesy, St. Vincent and the Grenadines Ministry of Tourism and Culture)

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Bequia Sailing Travel Tips

By Linda Samuel

Sail in any season—the island's constant tradewinds, pleasant weather, and sparkling blue waters are year-round pleasures.
Join sailing enthusiasts for races and festivities at the annual Bequia Easter Regatta from Good Friday to Easter Monday.
Reserve a small hotel or villa in Bequia. Although it's one of the less-touristy islands, plenty of lodging is available.

Bequia Travel Guide

Only 18 sq. km (7 sq. miles) of land, Bequia (Beck-wee) is the largest of the Grenadines. It's the northernmost island in the chain (only 14km/8 3/4 miles south of St. Vincent), offering quiet lagoons, reefs, and long stretches of nearly deserted beaches. Its friendly population of some 6,000 is descended from seafarers and other early adventurers. Some 10% are of Scottish ancestry, living mostly in the Mount Pleasant region. A feeling of relaxation and informality prevails. Read More

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Hotels

Frangipani Hotel

PO Box 1
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Distance: 0.0 mi.
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Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated

Good For Sailing

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The Old Fort

Mount Pleasant
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Distance: 0.0 mi.
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Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated

Good For Sailing

Expert Rated & Recommended

Blue Tropic Hotel

Friendship Bay
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Distance: 0.0 mi.
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Attractions

Salt Whistle Bay

Good For Sailing

Mayreau, St. Vincent and the Grenadines

Distance: 27.5 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Salt Whistle Bay is a calm, private beach that is lined with palm trees. It is a popular spot for anchoring yachts. ... Read More

Expert Rated & Recommended

Admiralty Bay

Good For Sailing

Bequia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines

Distance: 0.8 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Admiralty Bay is Bequia's natural harbor and is well-known as an anchoring spot for yachtsmen from... Read More

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Saline Bay Beach

Good For Sailing

Saline Bay
Mayreau, St. Vincent and the Grenadines

Distance: 28.4 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Saline Bay Beach is a beautiful one-mile-long curve where the ferry from Saint Vincent docks.... Read More

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