Managed to sail 5 out of 7 days, 3 on 7.2ish, 2 on 6.3. Checked out the Vela centre in Orient Bay and Jean Seb Lavocats place in Le Galion. Le Galion is the moon shaped beach in the centre of this pic, Orient Bay is the bay on the left. Spectacular, no? Hope that kid doesn't step backwards.
Both spots are fun. Le Galion is paradise and the owner is super enthusiastic.
Jack practicing getting in the footstraps.
I thought this was cool. On west side of island near Marigot.
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Julie planing at Le Galion on 6.3 and Freewave 105.
You can drive round the entire island in 1-1/2 hours. It is half french and half dutch and the two halves are remarkably different. The dutch side has big hotels, casinos and strip clubs. The french side has a more traditional feel with excellent food and drinks.
Great place for combining a family holiday with a spot of sailing. BUT only if you're ready for lightish winds and big gear. Based on one week of sailing I would add 5 mph to the observed wind in here, subtract 3-5 mph from the computer forecast.
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