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+ | The abundance of water is primarily caused by the tropical, wet climate. Yearly precipitation, largely generated by the warm and moisture-laden northeasterly trade winds, varies from more than 3,500 millimeters (137.8 in) on the windward mountainsides to less than 1,500 millimeters (59.1 in) in the lowlands. The greatest monthly totals are recorded throughout Grenada from June through November, the months when tropical storms and hurricanes are most likely to occur. Rainfall is less pronounced from December through May, when the equatorial low-pressure system moves south. Similarly, the highest humidities, usually close to 80 percent, are recorded during the rainy months, and values from 68 to 78 percent are registered during the drier period. Temperatures averaging 29 °C (84.2 °F) are constant throughout the year, however, with slightly higher readings in the lowlands. Nevertheless, diurnal ranges within a 24-hour period are appreciable: between 26 and 32 °C (78.8 and 89.6 °F) during the day and between 19 and 24 °C (66.2 and 75.2 °F) at night.<br> | ||
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Revision as of 21:00, 5 September 2014
Grenada Cruising Guide
An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Grenada.
Grenada | |
Grenada | |
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Capital: | St George's 12°03′N, 61°45′W |
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Language: | English |
Currency: | East Caribbean Dollar (XCD) |
Timezone: | UTC-4 (No DST) |
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Grenada is a group of three larger islands (Grenada, Carriacou, and Petit Martinique) and several tiny islands in the Caribbean, or West Indies. It lies just northeast of Trinidad and Tobago, and southwest of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. It is famous for spices and is known as the Spice Isle, being a major source of nutmeg, cloves, ginger, cinnamon, and cocoa.
Grenada is a popular turning point for cruisers to either return back up the Caribbean chain or to turn westward towards Panama.
Climate & Weather
The Grenadan climate is tropical, tempered by northeast trade winds. The land is volcanic in origin with mountains in the interior. The lowest point is at sea level, and the highest is 840 m (2,756 ft) on Mount Saint Catherine.
The abundance of water is primarily caused by the tropical, wet climate. Yearly precipitation, largely generated by the warm and moisture-laden northeasterly trade winds, varies from more than 3,500 millimeters (137.8 in) on the windward mountainsides to less than 1,500 millimeters (59.1 in) in the lowlands. The greatest monthly totals are recorded throughout Grenada from June through November, the months when tropical storms and hurricanes are most likely to occur. Rainfall is less pronounced from December through May, when the equatorial low-pressure system moves south. Similarly, the highest humidities, usually close to 80 percent, are recorded during the rainy months, and values from 68 to 78 percent are registered during the drier period. Temperatures averaging 29 °C (84.2 °F) are constant throughout the year, however, with slightly higher readings in the lowlands. Nevertheless, diurnal ranges within a 24-hour period are appreciable: between 26 and 32 °C (78.8 and 89.6 °F) during the day and between 19 and 24 °C (66.2 and 75.2 °F) at night.
Sources of weather forecasting here.
Charts
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- Chart Number - Chart Name
- Chart Number - Chart Name
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- Chart Number - Chart Name
Any navigation notes here. If this section does not apply remove it.
Local Radio Nets
The Grenada Cruiser's VHF net is hosted from Monday through Saturday at 7:30 in the morning.
It uses a powerful repeater and can be heard from Trinidad to Carriacou. It uses channel 66 international. Cruisers can also use it to hail other cruisers over long distances.
This is an active net and is linked to the Grenada Cruisers Facbook page
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Arrival/Departure procedures
The Q flag should be flown on arrival and the following documents must be prepared for clearing in:
- Ship's registration papers
- Clearance document from your last port.
- Passports
- Health declaration
- 4 crew lists
- A list of ship's stores
When clearing in, obtain a cruising permit from Customs if you intend sailing around Grenada. The cruising permit is valid for one year and becomes invalid if you leave Grenada. Upon return, you must obtain a new cruising permit. Clearance must be obtained for both sailing around the coast and departure from Grenada.
Immigration, Visas & Customs
Immigration
Visas are not required by citizens of the EU, Commonwealth (except for Pakistan, who require a visa), United States, Japan, Bulgaria, Chile, Iceland, Israel, South Korea, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland, Taiwan and Venezuela. All others require visas, although a visa-free stay may be granted on arrival if continuing on to another destination within 14 days.
Customs
- Firearms and ammunitions MUST be declared on arrival. These will either be sealed on board in a suitable locker or held in custody until your departure.
- All prescription medication must be declared on arrival.
- "Yacht in Transit" applies to the import of parts, etc., (form C14 from Customs).
- PETS: The Chief Veterinarian Officer must be notified in advance of your arrival. A Health Certificate issued by a Veterinarian within two weeks of travel must be produced, together with and Import Permit before animals can be landed. Cats to be vaccinated against rabies, feline-rhinotracheitis, feline infectious-peritonitis and calicivirus. Dogs must be vaccinated against rabies within 6 weeks prior to arrival, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, Parvovirus, Parainfluenza. Online forms. For further information call the Veterinary and Lifestock Office - Ph: (473) 440-3195 or Fax (473) 440 4191.
Fees and Dues
- Boat tax
- Up to 40' = EC$50
- Up to 60' = EC$75
- Clearance fees
- Environmental levy (per person) = EC$12.50
- Navigation Aid levy = EC$45
- Overtime charge (clearing outside office hours) = EC$40
Restrictions
- Anchoring is not allowed at Grand Anse Beach
- Lobstering and spearfishing is prohibited
Health and Security
Health
Submit any health warnings/information. Remove any of these sections do not apply to this particular country.
Security
Details?
Islands in the Group
- Grenada
- Carriacou
- Petit Martinique
Berthing Options
Ports
- Clarkes Bay
- Hillsborough (Carriacou) (Port of entry)
- Petit Martinique
- Prickly Bay ( L’Anse Aux Epines) (Port of entry)
- Secret Harbour (Mt Hartman Bay)
- St Davids (Port of entry)
- St George's (Port of entry)
- True Blue Bay
- Le Phare Blue Bay
Marinas
- Port Louis Marina (St Georges)
- Grenada Yacht Club Marina (St Georges)
- True Blue Marina
- Spice Island Marina (Prickly Bay)
- Prickly Bay Marina
- Secret Harbour Marina (Mount Hartman Bay)
- Clarkes Court Bay Marina (Clarkes Court Bay)
- Whisper Cove Marina (Clarkes Court Bay)
- Le Phare Blue Marina
Anchorages
List anchorages except the ones covered under Offshore Islands below. If there is more than two paragraphs for a given anchorage, create a dedicated page for it (Port/Stop Template).
Yacht Services and Repairs
List services. If no services are available on the island write "None" and remove all the subsections (Marine Stores, & Repairs/Yards, & Fuel, Water, & Electricity.
If services are included in specific port pages, the following line is appropriate, otherwise remove it.
Also see each Port.
Marine Stores
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.
Repairs/Yards
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel
- Give details on fuel
- Water
- Give details on water
- Electricity
- Give details on electricity
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
List places of interest, tours, etc.
Grocery & Supply Stores
Eateries
Internet/WiFi
Available?
Laundry
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Garbage Disposal
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Transportation
List transportation to other countries, or islands.
Routes/Passages To/From
List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
External Links
Submit useful website links for the region
References & Publications
- Chris Doyle, Windward Islands, Chris Doyle Publishing, ISBN ISBN 9780-944428-94-8
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
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