Fort de France sailing - an unique experience
Martinique has one of the safest and most beautiful bays in the Caribbean, which makes it a popular area for sailors and yachtsmen to take to the sea. Because the island has become a paradise for those who love spending time on the water, the sailing and yachting industry is growing at a rapid pace and more marinas have opened on the island. Sailors can find new ship ports located all around the island's coast including the port at Pointe du Bout, which is located across from Fort de France, and there are ports in Le Robert and Le Francois on the Atlantic, and in Sainte-Anne, on the south of the island. The island's largest marina is Port de Plaisance which can be found in Le Marin in the south. This port is considered to be the most well-equipped marina on the island. The island also has many sailing and yachting events throughout the year which attracts thousands of seamen and tourists. Some of these annual events are the Yole Boat Race in August, the Nautical Week of Schoelcher in February, and the Transcaraibe des Passionnes boat race held in March to name a few. Sailors must complete customs and immigration formalities at the main port of entry at Fort de France before bing allowed clearance to the island's waterways. Boaters must possess the ship's original registration papers because copies will not be accepted. If you are going to visit Martinique's point of call more than once, sailors should get several copies of the customs forms and maritime documents. Martinique has become a top sailing destination in the Caribbean, and has generated over 15 million, in revenue. Vacationers can spend their time sailing in either the waters of the Caribbean Sea or the Atlantic Ocean side, though it is recommended that those boaters with less experience avoid the waters of the Atlantic as they tend to rougher than the Caribbean. When boating on in the Caribbean waters, sailors should be careful of coral reefs that could cause damage to your vessel as well as trade winds. Boaters setting out to sea during the summer time should to caution of harsh weather that may cause choppy waves. This time of year is also hurricane season, so sailors should take extra precaution while out to sea.
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