Sailing Guadeloupe.
May 21, 2026 · 1h 23m · 82 views · Deshaies, Guadeloupe
White catamaran sails downwind near Guadeloupe’s turquoise coast
What this video covers
A 9-hour passage from Montserrat to Guadeloupe leads to an anchorage at Deshaies, where customs clearance is available near the dinghy dock.2:08 The anchorage offers protection from sea state despite exposure to wind, with mooring buoys available for €25 per day.4:18 Navigating the waters around Guadeloupe requires careful attention to extensive reefs that extend from the mainland, particularly when transiting the channel between the two main islands that form the "butterfly" shape.24:05
Further south, the anchorage at Le Gosier provides access to a supermarket and fuel for tenders, though a new mooring field remains largely unused by visiting yachts.33:23 Sailing between the mainland and the southern islands, such as Terre-de-Haut, involves navigating channels where reefs pose significant hazards to vessels.42:51 The French islands in the Caribbean provide well-stocked supermarkets compared to neighboring British territories.55:20 Napoleon's Fort serves as a landmark at Terre-de-Haut, where mooring fields accommodate dozens of yachts.1:04:04
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