S/V Aphrodite

According to our sailing log we have been sailing in and around these tiny islands for just 6 day, seems longer than that.  The islands are in the middle of the chain, between Guadeloupe and St. Barts.  They are steeply mountainous; as we approach they look rather arid and barren compared to the lush tropical [...]

The Leeward Islands are north and west of the Windward Islands on the stepping stones leading us back to the States.  They span 200 miles and include 10 major islands operating as different nations, some with French, some with Dutch and some with British traditions.  According to our cruising guide, The Leeward’s can be subdivided [...]

We sailed from St. Lucia to Martinique the day after Christmas with great expectations of French wine, French bread and chocolate croissants.   Unfortunately the yachting guide made the island sound more inviting than it actually is and our experience was a bit of a disappointment.  Try as we might, neither one of us were able [...]

If you have not traveled extensively in the Caribbean or don’t have a clear picture in your mind of which islands belong to the Windward, Leeward, Lesser or Greater Antilles I hope this map and the following explanation will help you orient yourself to where we are and where we are going.
 
The West Indies, synonymous [...]