Where do we meet the boat?

Panacea X will be docked in Port Louis Marina; slip number and exact meeting time are sent via the group WhatsApp the day before.

What is the minimum age to join?

The trip has a minimum age of 19.

How strenuous are shore activities?

Shore excursions vary from easy beach walks and snorkeling to short, moderate hikes; no technical climbing required.

Is there help for seasickness?

Bring your preferred remedy; crew can recommend techniques, but personal medication is recommended.

What marine life might we see?

Expect to see hawksbill turtles, rays, and a variety of reef fish in sheltered anchorages and coral gardens.

Specific inclusions vary by booking; confirm with the operator, but expect communal meals on board and opportunities to sample local food ashore.

Sail Grenada to St. Lucia: 6-Day Panacea X Island-Hopping Adventure

On a clear morning in the Caribbean you step aboard Panacea X at Port Louis Marina and set a course for St. Lucia, tracing 150 nautical miles of reef-studded water between Grenada’s spice-scented shores and the twin volcanic peaks known as the Pitons. This six-day island-hopping sail is brisk by Caribbean standards: days split between steady passages, sheltered anchorages, and shore excursions that fold in snorkeling, shoreline hikes, and small-town markets. The route opens with Grenada — the “Spice Isle” — where nutmeg and cinnamon stall-fronts spill warm aromas onto the waterfront. Sailing north, you cross waters fringed with fringing reefs and seagrass flats that attract hawksbill turtles and foraging rays. Anchorages arrive like chapters: coves with coral gardens, fishing villages where children wave from the dock, and wind-buffed anchorages tucked beneath green ridgelines. Each night aboard Panacea X is an exercise in simple pleasures: sun-warm decks, bright pantries of local fruit, and navigation lines that hum underfoot. Approaching St. Lucia, the scene tightens. The Pitons — Gros Piton and Petit Piton — rise from the sea as weathered volcanic plugs draped in rainforest. Their basalt flanks form dramatic photo backdrops and a distinct geology you won’t see elsewhere in the eastern Caribbean. The Pitons Management Area is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the nearshore coral communities are both ecologically rich and fragile. This trip is practical and communal. With a minimum age of 19, the week is paced for active travelers who want sailing time and shore time in balance. Panacea X will be docked in Port Louis Marina; organizers promise the exact slip and meeting time over the group WhatsApp the day before, streamlining arrival. Expect a small-boat rhythm: early departures, midday swims from dinghies, and evenings ashore sampling rum shops and seafood grills. Why book this voyage? It compresses a classic south-to-north Caribbean run into a single, seamless week — ideal if your travel window is tight but your appetite for variety is high. The mix of reef snorkeling, reef-topography passages, and the geological drama of the Pitons makes the itinerary stand out. Conscientious travelers will appreciate the emphasis on local stops and the chance to experience both Grenadian markets and St. Lucian slopes without the logistics of island-hopping on their own. If you want a week of sun, wind, and shoreline discovery with a capable crew and a clear route, this sail stitches together the Caribbean’s best scenery into one memorable voyage. Expect hands-on sailing options for those who want to trim sails and learn helm skills, balanced with downtime for snorkeling coral gardens, beach walks and evenings in compact coastal towns where local food and music shape authentic island nights. Bring sea legs and curiosity.

About Sea to Sky Sailing

Sea to Sky Sailing is a West Vancouver–based sailing school that runs hands-on coastal sailing courses along the British Columbia coast. The company offers a range of RYA-aligned programs including the RYA Competent Crew - Condensed (3-day live-aboard), RYA Competent Crew 5-Day Course, Start Sailing (4-day introductory course), and RYA Day Skipper (5-day).

Each course focuses on practical seamanship: safety procedures, basic navigation, boat handling, docking, watchkeeping, and crew teamwork. Live-aboard elements on select courses provide experience of life aboard a yacht while underway and at anchor.

Courses follow established RYA curricula where indicated and prepare participants for further coastal cruising and certification pathways. The RYA Day Skipper course prepares experienced sailors to gain confidence and independence and aligns with the International Certificate of Competency standard. Instruction emphasizes on-water practice in small groups, repeating maneuvers and drills during multi-day passages along the BC coast.

Sea to Sky Sailing operates from West Vancouver and conducts voyages that explore nearby inshore waters, islands, and channels. The business is featured on The Adventure Collective, providing public visibility into course offerings and itineraries. Prospective students can review trip summaries for course length, learning objectives, and live-aboard options before booking. Safety, seamanship fundamentals, and practical navigation form the core of each program, making the school suitable for beginners and experienced sailors pursuing RYA courses.

Detailed itineraries, schedules, prerequisites, and packing suggestions are available on Sea to Sky Sailing's listing on The Adventure Collective to help prospective sailors choose course and prepare for on-water training effectively.

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