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The seas are calm. The breeze, steady. The underwater visibility, bottomless. The Windward Islands in the Lesser Antilles offer the kinds of conditions that sailors and divers live for. They’re also ripe with opportunities to build confidence, lead others and learn what it means to be part to a team. From St. Lucia, set a compass heading toward the spice island of Grenada and cast off. Check to make sure your scuba tanks are full. Then lean back and let the wind carry you.
After diving St Lucia’s stunning reefs and exploring its towering Pitons (they’re impossible to ignore), island hop to Wallilabou Bay on St. Vincent, where Pirates of the Caribbean 2 was filmed. If only Captain Jack Sparrow had brought his scuba gear. St. Vincent, the northernmost and largest of the 32 islands that make up the Grenadines, is endowed with hiking trails, an active volcano, unspoiled beaches, rainbow-swiped waterfalls and yes, more dive sites.
“He loved the independence of planning each day… Dives, navigation, and even chores were an adventure!” — Bob and Kate Rosso, Hailey, ID
The Grenadines are uncomplicated. They’ve kept life simple avoiding endless stretches of tourist hotels, fast food chains, and nightclubs. Ditto on Bequia and the Tobago Cays. Experience a bygone Caribbean era as you create a new one filled with skills, certifications, fun and adventure.
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The Windward Islands
Windier. Wetter. Greener. Wilder. From St. Lucia to Grenada, behold the Windward Islands.
One dive site is more impressive than the next. The people are friendly and welcoming at every port. And the sailing? It’s America’s cup every day.
Bequia
Don’t let its smallness fool you, This island, pronounced (beck-way), delivers big time on the dive thrills. Volunteer at the Old Hegg Turtle Sanctuary, helping to save Hawksbills from extinction.
Grenada
Grenada is lush rainforests, unspoiled beaches, and cocoa, nutmeg and banana trees on the trail to Seven Sisters Falls.
St. Lucia
The Pitons are just two of the many reasons to visit this colorful island that features black sand beaches and green, natural beauty.
St. Vincent
The biggest of the 32-island archipelago known as the Grenadines. Come quick, before the world finds out about its undiscovered dive sites and volcanic beauty.
Tobago Cays
Petit Bateau, Petit Rameau, Baradal, Jamesby and Petit Tabac make up the Tobago Cays,a tiny chain within the Grenadines. Plunge overboard and work on mastering your Rescue dive skills and more.
Broadreach in action. Want a glimpse of the freedom of life on a yacht? Or the thrill of diving with sharks in Fiji, surfing in Baja or cresting the ridge above Machu Picchu? Watch our videos to see and hear our adventures firsthand, and start wishing you were there.