PCYC Round Grenada Regatta Resounding Success
The PCYC Round Grenada Regatta 31 August – 1 September 2019 was a big success despite the light winds that prevailed over the two day event.
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New Managing Partners, Newly Rebranded Restaurant at Le Phare Bleu Villa Resort & Marina
Christine and Devin Nelles, long-time Caribbean-based hospitality professionals and boutique hotel consultants, have taken over Le Phare Bleu Villa Resort & Marina
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Fleet of 15 Set Sail in PCYC’s Round Grenada Regatta
One of the most diverse fleets, perfect sailing conditions and the chance to visit two islands in two days are what makes the Round Grenada Regatta a favorite in the Southern Caribbean. Held August 25 to 26, the fifteen boats participating in the Petite Calivigny Yacht Club (PCYC)-hosted event ranged from an 18-foot beach cat…
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We’re Jammin’ … In Grenada
If there is anything that brings sailors together more than boats and rum – its music; although Grenada is a small island at the end of the Caribbean chain it has lots to offer budding musicians and music fans. Cruisers congregate here year round and where there are cruisers, there is music. Of course, cruisers…
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Learning and Planning For Hurricane Season
Prior to our Caribbean adventure, we were clueless as to what we should do or where we should go as hurricane season approached. Early in our research, we found we had to make a choice dictated by time constraints, preference, and finances. Most hurricanes evolve in Africa (although not all) and track across the Atlantic…
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Petite Calivigny Yacht Club’s Round Grenada Regatta
Racing around any island is a thrilling experience, but sailing west around Grenada from Petit Calivigny, with an overnight stopover at Tyrell Bay, Carriacou, and back again doubles the adventure. This is just what a fleet of boats did in the Petite Calivigny Yacht Club’s second annual Round Grenada Regatta, held August 21 and 22….
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Yearwood Wins South Grenada Regatta
Something for everyone sums up the fun at the South Grenada Regatta, hosted out of Le Phare Bleu Marina & Boutique Hotel from March 6 to 9. A ‘floating’ Dinghy Concert in the middle of Clarkes Court Bay kicked-off the event, which also included a 15hp Dinghy Time Trial, Junior Sailing Regatta aboard Mosquito dinghies,…
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Island Water World Grenada Sailing Week
If the smiles and laughter at the official prize giving is the measure of a successful regatta, then the 2014 edition of Grenada Sailing Week, sailed January 30 to February 4, was a massive success. Sailors from the Caribbean and around the world enjoyed racing in a variety of conditions. Grenada Sailing Week is…
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Visiting Glorious Grenada by Boat
Every year – especially during hurricane season – cruisers flock to 12˚N and Grenada’s southern anchorages. Offering everything from sandy beaches and rum shacks to mangrove hurricane holes, there is something to suit everyone. The island is a heady mix of stunning tropical flora, quaint colourful houses and warm, welcoming people. Saint George’s Although not…
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Oyster Regatta Grenada
The Oyster World Rally may have set off from Antigua in January but the British company’s burning desire to make sure their other customers in the Caribbean region are enjoying themselves has not diminished. The Oyster Regatta in Grenada was a highly enjoyable blend of yacht racing brimming with sportsmanship and exclusive parties at locations…
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South Grenada Regatta: Something for Everyone
Fleet racing, match racing and junior racing offered something for everyone at the 5th South Grenada Regatta (SGR), hosted by Le Phare Bleu Marina & Boutique Hotel, February 21 – 24. The fleet racing kicked-off first, with two races each on the first and third day of the regatta. Match and youth racing taking place…
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Shorter Course and Third Race Added in 2nd South Grenada Regatta
The yachting community brings in a lot of revenue to Grenada and is an active and thriving industry. Le Phare Bleu Marina & Boutique Hotel wanted to celebrate this community
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South Grenada Sailing Regatta Launched for 2010
After the successful first year, the South Grenada Regatta 2010 set its dates in February. Come join the fun!
