| Sailing in Leeward Islands is both fun and sundry | | | | recognized as the most perfect yacht season of the |
| because the region is composed of several stunning | | | | year. Also, the months of December to March is |
| places. These are are the islands of Dominica, Saint | | | | recognized as the peak season wherein thousands of |
| Bartholomew, Anguilla, the American Virgin Islands, | | | | local and international sailors all around the world flock |
| the British Virgin Islands, Montserrat, St. Kitts and | | | | the Leewards and sail its magnificent coastal waters. |
| Nevis, Antigua and Barbuda, St. Martin, Saba, St. | | | | Average air temperatures range from 22º to |
| Eustatius, and Guadeloupe. Although it is not officially | | | | 30º C (72º to 86º F) and the |
| recognized as part of the group, the Isla Aves has | | | | water temperatures stay between 20º and |
| been informally included as one of the Leewards. The | | | | 23º C (68º and 74º F). |
| British part of Leeward Islands once have a colonial | | | | July to October is the least attractive months |
| flag. It was officially used from 1871 to 1956. | | | | because this is when the hurricane season is very |
| However, the formal use of the flag was | | | | prevalent. |
| discontinued when the colony of the Leeward Islands | | | | Leeward Islands have been considered as one of the |
| was ended in 1956. | | | | most excellent sailing areas in the world. This is true |
| The name "Leeward" was given to the group of | | | | especially along the areas of St. Martin, Antigua, and |
| islands because of the current winds in the area that | | | | Dominica. At present, you will notice a lot of big |
| blows from northwest. These trade winds are almost | | | | cruises such as luxury motor yachts and Super |
| constant all over the year and blows from 10 to 25 | | | | Yachts while cruising in the Lewards. |
| knots. Because of the Atlantic ocean, the strongest | | | | One of the best starting points when cruising in |
| currents and largest waves are most often on the | | | | Lewards is in Antigua. This islet is a major yacht hub |
| northeastern sides of the islands. The waters of the | | | | not only in the Lewards but also in the Caribbean. |
| Caribbean Sea are generally much calmer and make | | | | Antigua became famous when it became Great |
| easier sailing. | | | | Britain's base in the West Indies during the 18th |
| Sailing in Leeward Islands is best done from the | | | | century. Antigua has remarkable beaches with |
| months of November to July. This period is | | | | beautiful white sand. |