Sailing to Carriacou! Carriacou is a Carib word meaning, “island surrounded by reefs.’ Upon sailing to Carriacou, your eyes will smile when they see the tropical turquoise waters marking the shallows. The Winward Island of Carriacou is located below the St Vincent & Grenadines chain of islands and above the large island of Grenada. There are around 10,000 people that live on the island and many are of the friendliest people we’ve come across.
There’s a small-town charm to the island.
The people make a living from fishing, boat building, and farming. No large cruise ships or tourist boats descend upon the quiet island making it more authentic than most. The video below showcases our very first visit to Carriacou. Since the video, we’ve been back at least 10 more times.
We’ve taken a land trip checking out every corner of the island, tested out other anchorages, and discovered Grenada’s largest gem – Sandy Island. Sandy is a wildlife reserve so the fish are protected. The reef is AMAZING. It’s like swimming in an aquarium. I even had a Medical Emergency on a deserted island there! Enjoy sailing to Carriacou.
Sailing To Carriacou
Resources mentioned in the Sailing to Carriacou Video
- Chris Doyle Guide to the Windward Islands: The guide covers the four main Windward Islands including Martinique, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, and the Grenadines and Grenada, as well as exploring many of the smaller sister islands. Check it out on Amazon.com And if you want to check out Chris Doyle’s listings on sailors hikes, visit: DoyleGuides.com Keep in mind, however, that we all got lost on several occasions using the Tyrrel Bay instructions 😉
- Come sailing with us – Britican Sailing Experience. Come join us for a week-long sailing experience! We’ve opened our boat to singles, couples, and families (up to four people) for a week-long liveaboard experience. Come enjoy the tropical beauty of Grenada and the Grenadines. Learn how to sail, understanding what it takes to become a liveaboard boatie and much more. Get the full scoop here: The Britican Experience
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Other Articles/Videos About Caribbean Islands
- Dominica
- Martinique
- St Vincent & The Grenadines
- Bequia Island St Vincent
- Union Island Grenadines
- Trinidad
If you’d like an overview of all the places we’ve visited in the Caribbean please read our destination overview: Caribbean