Our first point of entry to Grenada was at Carriacou. Grenada is made up of 3 islands: Grenada (being by far the largest), Carriacou and Petit Martinique, the latter 2 being at the southern end of the Grenadine islands (and no where near Martinique!)
We spent our first night anchored off the little sandbar, Sandy Island,
with a 2 mile dingy ride across to the capital, Hillsborough on the mainland to check into customs and immigration. Carriacou is a small island about 7 miles long and 2 miles wide. The cruising guide quotes: "This is an island with over a hundred rum shops and only one gasoline station". It is a relaxed, easygoing place.
Our second night, we went around to Tyrrel Bay, where most of the boats seem to hang out. It’s a very quiet and laid back one road “town”. The yacht club collects for the CCEF (Carriacou Children’s Education Fund) and, as per last year, Charlotte went through some of her books and toys to give away to the local children.
We visited Denise from London (family from Carriacou) on her boat Halleluiah which she has converted into a bar / restaurant, and had dinner. Charlotte loved helping her out, being the waitress.
Our stop in Carriacou was short as we wanted to be in Grenada by Saturday to be able to participate in the Hash House Harriers 650th anniversary run. On Friday, once school was over (after an early start), we set sail to St Georges, on the south west coast of Grenada. We had a lovely sail – the 34 mile passage took us about 4 hours. By 3pm we were anchoring outside St Georges and fairly soon after, in the dingy to Grand Anse beach.
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