Gros Islet is a small town on the island of Saint Lucia, situated north of Castries, the capital of the island. Incorporated into the northernmost tip of the island, Gros Islet has boundaries at Cap Point and Cap Estate, with only just recently (1985.) being promoted from a village to a town. Nevertheless, a wide variety of boats and yachts are up for rent in the local port.
Why choose Gros Islet ?
The fishing town of Gros Islet provides a trademarked Caribbean atmosphere to all seafarers sailing in the waters around Gros Islet. Sandy beaches, gentle breezes and the warm Caribbean sun will make you never want to leave the shores of this Caribbean dream destination. There are two ports of entry near Gros Islet, Castries and Rodney Bay, both of which provide all the necessary nautical services an experienced sailor would expect from a Caribbean port. A church was built in Gros Islet old town to commemorate the first priests who set foot on the island in the 18th century. Since then, Gros Islet has been catering to mostly trading, fishing and since recently, tourist needs.
What to do and see on your yacht charter in Gros Islet ?
Gros Islet doesn't offer much in terms of sights to see, but there are more than enough beaches in the vicinity to make up for it. In the town itself, there is a small beach along the seafront, but there is a bigger beach on the western coast, called Reduit Beach. On the eastern shores, the beach Cas en Bas is popular with kite-surfers because of strong and colder Atlantic winds that can be felt here. Pidgeon Point Beach is situated north of Gros Islet and offers secludedness, as well as numerous types of waters-port facilities, bars and restaurants. Other sites worth checking out in the vicinity of Gros Islet would be The Walcott House, the Pavillion Royal Museum and Fort Rodney, which is situated on Pigeon Island and offers opportunities to scout through the fort`s fortifying structures.
Sailing season - When to charter in Gros Islet, Caribbean ?
The most popular time to visit Gros island is in the winter, between November and March. Because of the sub-tropical climate in the Caribbean, the temperatures of air and sea are pretty much constantly warm and pleasant around Gros Islet. Bear in mind that during this time, lots of sailors and travellers also come to enjoy the warm Caribbean sun, so heavier sea traffic can be encountered. With heavier traffic, prices also go up during the summer months. The best time to visit Gros Islet, if you are on a budget, would be Autumn or Spring, all that while avoiding the Summer because of the hurricane season.