Sail, Service, Stay: Come, moor your yacht and lime in Trinidad and Tobago
from Trinidad and Tobago Aug 4 06:30 PDT
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Located in the southeastern Caribbean region, the tropical islands of Trinidad and Tobago are the perfect place for sailors looking for their next adventure. The twin island nation is known for its music, cultural festivals, sporting heroes and delicious food.
A living culture
Trinidad and Tobago is known worldwide for its African and Indian cultures, reflected in its famous festivals and celebrations such as Carnival, Diwali and Hosay. The islands are also the birthplace of steel, limbo and musical styles such as chutney soca, calypso, soca, rapso, parang and chutney.
Trinidad and Tobago is the southernmost of all the Caribbean islands, which makes it the ideal location for any sailing yacht. It’s no wonder that many sailors go to service and insure their boat and end up staying much longer.
A safe haven
During the Atlantic hurricane season (June 1 to November 30), a vast majority of Caribbean islands are affected by tropical storms and hurricanes. However, Trinidad and Tobago’s location south of the normal hurricane belt marks the twin island nation as the ideal location for cruisers and other boaters seeking shelter from storms, as the islands are visited by tropical storms and hurricanes only on rare occasions. Cruisers are not only offered a safe place to store their ships during the Atlantic hurricane season that affects the Lesser Antilles, but visitors are offered a “home away from home” with plenty to do, explore and enjoy year-round.
When do you go?
Each year, there are two seasons: the dry season (January to May) and the rainy season (June to December). Wind conditions on both islands are controlled by the northeast trade winds. In general, temperatures are cooler in the northern part of Trinidad, due to the mountain ranges, and similarly in Tobago. Average daily temperatures for the country during the day range from 30 degrees C to 34 degrees C (86-93 degrees F) and from 23 degrees C to 27 degrees C (74-81 degrees F) in the evening.
No more Covid testing required!
As of July 2022, no testing is required for entry into Trinidad and Tobago and masks are no longer mandatory.
For more information on entry requirements for travelers, visit the Trinidad and Tobago Yacht Services Association website
For more information on Trinidad and Tobago, please visit Trinidad and Tobago
