pintsizepilot
SBH Member
Hello St. Barts Experts !
Our family of four (kids 11 &14) will be visiting the island from March 20-30th. We did not plan our trip around the Bucket Regatta, but we are certainly glad to be on the island during this time (not sailors – just love a spectacle). I have been looking into the possibility of a half day skippered catamaran sail (Jicky or Top Loc) during the week following the regatta. We very much enjoy snorkeling but are aware that St. Barths is not as good for this as some other islands in the Caribbean. If we do book something, can anyone weigh in on which place has nicer snorkeling, Colombier or Fourchue? Might we be able to do both in 3 or 4 hours?
Alternatively, I wondered if we should scrap the idea of snorkeling and instead rent a catamaran (skippered) to "chase the regatta". Honestly, as I said, I don't know anything about sailing – I just read about this activity on various forums. I hate to miss out on something fun! I imagine it might be too late to plan such a thing now anyway as this is such a major event on the island.
I would most appreciate some input. Thank you !
Our family of four (kids 11 &14) will be visiting the island from March 20-30th. We did not plan our trip around the Bucket Regatta, but we are certainly glad to be on the island during this time (not sailors – just love a spectacle). I have been looking into the possibility of a half day skippered catamaran sail (Jicky or Top Loc) during the week following the regatta. We very much enjoy snorkeling but are aware that St. Barths is not as good for this as some other islands in the Caribbean. If we do book something, can anyone weigh in on which place has nicer snorkeling, Colombier or Fourchue? Might we be able to do both in 3 or 4 hours?
Alternatively, I wondered if we should scrap the idea of snorkeling and instead rent a catamaran (skippered) to "chase the regatta". Honestly, as I said, I don't know anything about sailing – I just read about this activity on various forums. I hate to miss out on something fun! I imagine it might be too late to plan such a thing now anyway as this is such a major event on the island.
I would most appreciate some input. Thank you !