The Grenadines are the southernmost Caribbean islands and are surrounded by reefs, crystal clear waters and palm lined beaches. The colors here are spectacular and the inhabitants easily transmit their friendly, laid back vibe. One of the trip highlights is the Tobago Cays marine park where guests can kite and swim with sea turtles and rays in their stunning natural habitat.
Start you trip directly in the Grenadines or sail across from one of the larger, neighbouring islands. Once in the Grenadines, visit a different island each day and enjoy the multitude of kite spots on offer. Each island has its own charm and everyone always finds their favourite Grenadine. All kite spots can be reached within an hour which allows epic downwinders between the islands.
The Grenadines have the best wind statistics and the largest variety of kite spots of any region in the Caribbean. Some spots are better suited to advanced riders while others can be enjoyed by everyone. Whatever your riding style you will find what you are looking for. Ultra flat for freestylers, island crossings for cruisers and waves for waveriders.
Start your Grenadines kite cruise by scrolling through the main islands visited during the trip.
Mayreau is the smallest inhabited island and is often quoted as the most picturesque anchorage in the Grenadines. The windward lagoon offers side-onshore conditions and is an exceptional spot to play in the waves and get high air from the kickers. Mayreau is also a great place to start a downwinder to Union Island. On shore the local rastas serve drinks and fresh lobster on the pristene palm lined beach. A short hike up to the rustic hilltop village is rewarded with stunning views of the islands.
Just south of Mayreau’s main spot is a secluded bay called Mayreau Garden. Often our first anchorage of the trip Mayreau Garden’s vast kitesurfing area offers a safe and uncrowded environment for riders to discover what the grenadines have to offer. Suitable for riders of all levels Mayreau Garden is also good for taking lessons and starting downwinders to the neighbouring ‘Union island’.
The Tobago Cays Marine park is one of the most renowned destinations in the Caribbean. The four tiny islands are populated with birds and iguanas and the lagoons are home to hundreds of sea turtles and rays. Kitesurfing here is breathtaking for the scenery and water colours. Conditions are flat/choppy and there is a small left hand wave at the end of horseshoe reef. The Cays are a good departure point for a downwinder to Mayreau.
Union Island is the main settlement of the Grenadines and is host to a variety of local bars, restaurants, souvenir stores and a picturesque local market. The kite spot consists of a shallow, flat lagoon which is also home to Happy Island – a small, man made island with a bar and restaurant. Outside the lagoon, Palm island is a 5 minute ride upwind and offers nice left hand waves with sideshore wind. Both Union and Palm are for advanced riders only.
Fregate offers the flattest and safest kiteboarding conditions in the Grenadines. The water is crystal clear and the wind is offshore (back up by safety boat). To get here it’s a 30 minute sail from Union’s main spot and advanced riders can downwind the whole way inside a shallow, turquoise lagoon. Whatever your level you will appreciate Fregate as a great place to progress to the next level.
Morpion Island is a tiny little sand bar surrounded by a small, turquoise lagoon and coral reefs. With a single umbrella offering shade for its visitors, Morpion is the picture-perfect desert island. Kiting inside the lagoon is reserved for expert kitesurfers while intermediate riders can launch of the catamaran and ride outside the coral reef. At the end of the day enjoy a sunset cocktail at the neighbouring island of Petit St Vincent.
The Grenadines remain an exclusive destination and can only be reached by boat or local flights from neighbouring islands. To avoid long haul sails and have maximum time at the kitespots we recommend starting your Grenadines kite cruise in Union Island. If you prefer to avoid a flight connection, we also offer departures from Martinique, St Lucia, Grenada and St Vincent.
Start your trip in Union and get up to 2 extra days in the Grenadines. No long-haul sail is required to reach the kite spots and you can be kitesurfing or wingfoiling within 30 minutes of leaving the airport! Union airport only serves the neighbouring islands so if you are flying from further away you will need a connecting flight through Barbados, Martinique, St Vincent or St Lucia.
Airport code: UNI
Flights from: Barbados – Martinique – St Lucia
Departure Marina: Anchorage Yacht Club
Transfer to marina: 2 mins – free
Sailing time to kitespot: 0
St Lucia has international flights from the USA, Canada and Europe and is a 12-hour sail from the Grenadines. Departures are between 2pm and 4pm from Souffriere Bay in the South of the island. The journey to the Grenadines includes an overnight stop in St Vincent and is split into an evening and morning sail of 6 hours each. St Lucia departures are available for both Private and cabin cruises.
Airport code: SLU / UVF
Flights from: USA – Canada – UK – Germany
Departure Marina: Souffriere
Transfer to marina: 45 mins – 80 $
Sailing time to kitespot: 1 day
Grenada has international flights from the USA, Canada and Europe but on a less frequent basis than St Lucia. Sailing time to the Grenadines is about 6 hours and depending on your arrival time, there can be an overnight stop in Carriacou to clear immigration. Grenada departures are only available for private cruises – departure times are adapted to fit your groups flight arrival.
Airport code: GND
Flights from: USA – Canada – UK – Germany
Departure Marina: Port louis Marina
Transfer to marina: 15 mins – 30$
Sailing time to kitespot: 1/2 day
Saint Vincent has recently opened its new international airport which currently offers flights to the USA. Sailing time to the Grenadines is only 4 hours and departures are from Blue Lagoon Marina, a 25-minute ride from the airport. St Vincent departures are available for private trips and Cabin Charters.
Airport code: SVD
Flights from: USA – inter-caribbean
Departure Marina: Blue Lagoon
Transfer to marina: 20 mins – 40$
Sailing time to kitespot: 1/2 day
Martinique has attractively priced international flights to France. Unfortunately, the sail to the Grenadines takes about 2 days each way and can be quite rough. If you find great flights to Martinique, we recommend you book a flight connection to the Grenadines or a closer – the extra cost is set off against more time enjoying the Grenadines.
Martinique departures are offered for trips of 10 days minimum – contact us for info.
Airport code: FDF
Flights from: France – USA – inter-caribbean
Departure marina: Le Marin
Transfer to marina: 40 mins – 80 euro
Sailing time to kitespot: 1.5 days
