As the winter rages on in the northern hemisphere, Grenada for January is still sunny and warm. Events are still in place to start off the new year on the water.
The 8th RORC Transatlantic Race, started 8th January from Lanzarote finishing 3,000 miles later in Grenada. This is the must do race for competitive sailing boats, to do the Caribbean season. Read more about the RORC Transatlantic Race.
For Sail enthusiasts and non-sailors alike in Grenada, it is indeed a treat to see when these major players in sailing, come speeding towards shore from the horizon. We will like to extend a big Welcome!
Photo: James Mitchell Photo and RORC
This year’s Multihull Line Honors goes to the Giovanni Soldini’s Maserati Multi70 after crossing the line 6 days, 18 hours, 59 minutes and 59 seconds (every second counts) with an average speed of 21.4 knots. Read more on the win of Soldini’s Maserati Multi70.
The 30.48m (100ft) VPLP Design/Verdier Maxi ‘Comanche’, skippered by Mitch Booth, takes the Monohull Line Honours in the 2022 RORC Transatlantic Race. Read more about Comanche’s winning records on LiveSailDie.com
Hosted at the Grenada Yacht Club 25th – 29th January
Here’s a breakdown of the events
Wed 26th Jan, 2022 – Registration Day
Thu 27th Jan, 2022 – Day 1 Fishing
Fri 28th Jan, 2022 – Day 2 Fishing
Sat 29th Jan, 2022 – Lay Day
Sun 30th Jan, 2022 – Day 3 Fishing & Awards Ceremony
Ready to hook the big one? For registration and more information Spice Island Billfish Tournament: http://sibtgd.com/
Thursday 27 – Sunday 30th January.
From power boats you move onto sailing boats with the overlapping of the Grenada Sailing Week.
This year will be a different scene of racing as there will be mostly off-shore legs, to Grenada’s sister island of Carriacou (land of reefs), and party ‘Kayak’ style.
The Welcome begins at the Camper & Nicholson’s Port Louis Marina
10h:00 – 17h:00 – Final Registration for ALL, including those registered & paid online
10h:00 – 16h:00 – CSA Measurer on site to measure boats and confirm CSA rating
18h:00 – Skippers’ Briefing at Camper & Nicholson’s Port Louis Marina
19h:00 – Welcome Event at Victory Bar & Restaurant
Race Day 1 – Grenada to Carriacou – Sponsored by Grenada Tourism Authority
09h:00 – Main Fleet Start Racing (08h:55 first warning)
18h:00 – Skippers Briefing at Carriacou Marine for the Round Island Carriacou Race.
19h:00 – Prize-giving for the day’s racing – Carriacou Marine
Race Day 2 – Round Island Carriacou – Sponsored by Tyrrel Bay Boatyard and Marina
10h:00 – Main Fleet Start Racing (09h:55 first warning)
18h:30 – Prize-giving for the day’s racing at Froggies Bar, Tyrrel Bay.
Race Day 3 – Carriacou to Grenada – Sponsored by Mount Gay Rum
10h:00 – Main Fleet Start Racing (09h:55 first warning)
Last Race finishes at La Phare Bleu Marina
18h:30 – Final Prize-giving for the regatta
The event schedule is subject to amendments and change. Please check their website event schedule for updates: https://grenadasailingweek.com/taking-part/event-schedule/
Of course there are other ways to get on the water, either taking a sunset cruise or snorkeling at the Molinere Underwater Sculpture Park or even diving on a shipwreck. Our concierge will be happy to arrange one of these water activities for you. Contact us at frontdesk@laluna.com
Want to keep it simple, just head down to our water-sports and grab a paddle-board, kayak or hobie cat and explore the many bays that lie along the coastline. Take some pocket change, you may want to stop off at a beach bar that calls to you to enjoy an iced cold local beer. Or just don some of our snorkeling equipment and explore the underwater off our beach, which is considered one the better snorkeling sites in Grenada.
However you do it, get out on or in the water. The beauty of the Caribbean in January is being able to dive into the turquoise waters with your swimsuit without a wetsuit.
Moving on from Grenada in January, we are talking Cricket in March.
Just to give you a heads up and to get ready for the West Indies vs England five-match T20I Series and three-match Test Series for 2022. Experiencing a cricket match in the Caribbean is a one of a kind experience with music, food, all while cheering on your team.
Grenada will be hosting this part of the series from March 24th – 28th 2022. Buy your tickets today at www.windiescricket.com
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