Sailing Saint Nevis
18 May 2026 · 40 min · 57 views · Nevis
What this video covers
Mooring in Nevis requires using designated buoys in the National Park to protect the seabed, though anchoring is permitted if the 20 available moorings are occupied.4:17 The mooring field off Pinney’s Beach provides access to local restaurants and tender docks, but slack wind conditions can cause mooring lines to slap against the hull.3:01 Customs clearance for Nevis is handled in Charlestown, where cruisers must obtain outward-bound papers before departing for other islands.3:54
The 14-nautical-mile passage from St. Kitts to Nevis typically takes three hours, though wind speeds can spike to 25 knots in the channel due to mountain-induced acceleration.6:20 Planning a 50-mile passage to Antigua requires monitoring trade winds, which often blow from the east at 20 to 28 knots.7:03 Because this route is primarily upwind, cruisers often wait for a weather window to avoid a rough, engine-heavy transit.7:10 The island of Nevis features a ring road suitable for moped travel and attractions such as the Botanical Gardens, though local wildlife, specifically an invasive monkey population, remains a significant concern for land-based vegetation.10:45
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