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The passage from Guadeloupe to St Kitts is a common northbound leg for yachts cruising the Eastern Caribbean. Departures are most often made from Deshaies on Guadeloupe’s northwest coast or from Les Saintes just south of the main island. This leg involves open Atlantic exposure and consistent trade wind conditions. Proper timing and conservative sail… Continue reading Sailing from Guadeloupe to St Kitts | Route, Conditions and Arrival Planning

The passage from Nevis to St Kitts is one of the shortest inter-island crossings in the Leeward Islands. Despite the short distance, wind acceleration through The Narrows and tidal flow can affect comfort and vessel handling. This guide outlines distance, wind behavior, sea state, routing considerations, and arrival planning into Basseterre. Passage Summary Distance and… Continue reading Sailing from Nevis to St Kitts | Short Passage Guide and Entry Planning

The passage from St Martin to St Kitts is a well-traveled leg in the northern Leeward Islands. It connects one of the busiest yachting hubs in the Caribbean to a structured port of entry with marina access in Basseterre. Although the distance is manageable, the open water between islands exposes vessels to full trade wind… Continue reading Sailing from St Martin to St Kitts | Route, Conditions and Arrival Planning

The passage from Antigua to St Kitts is a common offshore leg in the Leeward Islands. While the distance is moderate, the open Atlantic exposure between the islands means wind and sea conditions can build quickly. This guide covers distance, typical weather patterns, sea state, route strategy, and arrival planning into Basseterre. Passage Summary Distance… Continue reading Sailing from Antigua to St Kitts | Route, Conditions, and Entry Planning

You do not get one ingredient. You get two. Chefs across the islands will design their Restaurant Week menus around a paired concept. One vegetable. One fruit. Each restaurant will interpret the combination in its own way, creating dishes that reflect local agriculture and Caribbean flavor. The vegetable options for 2026 are carrot, butternut squash,… Continue reading St. Kitts and Nevis Restaurant Week 2026 is inviting diners to think differently this year

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts – The cruise ship Arvia made an overnight call in St. Kitts on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, arriving in the morning and departing on Wednesday afternoon, February 18, 2026. Arvia operates with a guest capacity around 5,200 and a crew complement around 1,700, which places a large volume of potential onshore spend… Continue reading Arvia’s Overnight Call KePT St. Kitts and Port Zante Alive into Early Morning Hours

Industry crew events continue to play a role in shaping how yachts move between regions, even when those events take place far from active cruising grounds. Competitions, training sessions, and professional gatherings such as the Superyacht Chef Competition often influence when yachts reposition, how long they remain in certain regions, and where crews schedule stopovers… Continue reading Crew events quietly influence seasonal yacht movement

Organizers of the Superyacht Chef Competition have announced the jury for the 2026 edition of the event, confirming preparations are underway for one of the yachting industry’s most closely followed culinary contests. The competition is scheduled to take place on April 2, 2026, at the Yacht Club de Monaco and will form part of the… Continue reading Superyacht Chef Competition 2026 jury announced ahead of Monaco event

Many sailors plan their Eastern Caribbean routes with Rodney Bay Marina in mind. Its size, visibility, and long history make it a common reference point in cruising guides and online discussions. For some voyages, it fits perfectly. For others, sailors look for alternatives that better match timing, cost, or stopover goals. Several marinas along the… Continue reading Alternatives to Rodney Bay Marina for sailors moving through the Eastern Caribbean

When sailors plan routes through the Eastern Caribbean, they rarely choose marinas in isolation. They think in sequences. One stop follows another. Each stop serves a specific purpose, whether that involves rest, logistics, clearance, or access to shore. Because of its scale and history, Rodney Bay Marina often appears early in that planning process. Many… Continue reading Rodney Bay Marina vs Port Zante Marina