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Jost Van Dyke,
British Virgin Islands

YACHTSM AN’ S C ARIBBE AN

ST. MAARTEN TO ST. MAARTEN | 7 DAYS

Yachtmen’s favorite islands and anchorages Soper’s Hole – Tortola Atlantic Ocean
just big enough for small ships were passed on Jost Van Dyke St. Maarten
by word of mouth. The ports on this itinerary (Philipsburg)
were chosen from those at the very top of that list. St. Barthélemy
(Gustavia)
Here you’ll find secluded beaches with the kind of super-soft Antigua
sand that attracts nesting sea turtles. And quintessential (Falmouth Harbour)
beach bars – the kind that are sometimes open and some- Virgin Gorda
times not. In place of resort Jacuzzis you’ll find natural
attractions like Virgin Gorda’s ‘Baths’ with its smooth granite Caribbean Sea
boulders and Jost Van Dyke’s tide-powered Bubbly Pool.

You’ll also find spots that appeal to the more luxurious side of
yachting, from the latest French fashions, haute cuisine, and PORTS OF CALL: St. Maarten; Antigua; Tortola; Jost Van Dyke;
Virgin Gorda; St. Barthélemy
country clubs to all the plush amenities of your lovely yacht.
DEPARTURE DATES: Wind Surf: Jan 7, 21; Feb 18; Mar 18, 2023
Small ports. Small ships. Proof, in fact, that good things do
come in small packages.

IN S ID E R T IP S Colombier Beach, St. Barts

• Check out delightfully same giant boulders scattered Blackbeard the pirate,
secluded Colombier Beach along the sand backed by and nearby Norman Island
on St. Barts, reachable only palms and sea-grape trees. is said to be the inspiration
by catamaran or a 25-minute • On St. Maarten, the iconic for Robert Louis Stevenson’s
hike on a goat path. (Either drink is guavaberry liqueur. novel, Treasure Island. It’s
way it’s worth it, but the The fruit grows naturally rumored that treasure may
catamaran is far less taxing.) on the island and is used in still lie here waiting to be
• On Virgin Gorda you’ll find a sauces and other beverages. discovered.
quieter Baths-like alternative Get a taste at the • It’s no secret that A-listers
at Spring Bay, just north Guavaberry Emporium. like to relax in St. Barts.
of the Baths. The Crawl • Soper’s Hole was the Watch for celebrities along
saltwater pool features the one-time hangout of the Rue de la République.

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