Rob Charuk, a Canadian telecom consultant and “The Prime Suspect” has created what is widely regarded as the definitive work on cruising the Grenadines. Rob found the lifestyle in the Grenadines to his liking then found a way to enjoy it on a more regular basis by purchasing a Beneteau 40 and placing it in the charter trade through Barefoot Charters of St. Vincent. My wife Michelle and I chartered the S/V Usual Suspects for our honeymoon in January, 2004. It was by far the best cruising experience we have had so far. I will add a post recounting that trip in the near
future.

Rob’s Website recounts the adventures and misadventures of the S/V Ususal Suspects as she finds the best places to go, the most colorful people to meet and best rum drinks to over indulge in. His flowing prose creates a picture for the reader of this off the beaten path area of the Caribbean. In fact, I was so impressed with the detail of his website, I printed and bound his stories and local knowledge taking it with me for a travel guide while I was sailing down there.

Tobago Cays, just one of the many amazing anchorages in the Grenadines.

The Usual Suspects website is not to be missed by anyone considering sailing in this part of the world. For those of you not familiar with St. Vincent and the Grenadines, they are the southernmost “Windward Islands” just north of the island nation of Granada.

Visit Rob and his Motley Crew at: http://www.usual-suspects-sailing.com/index.html

There are several charter vessel management companies in the Grenadines including the big ones. I recommend Barefoot Yacht Charters in Blue Lagoon, St. Vincent. This was a very smooth operation and the people there know how to ease you into the slow lane. If readers are interested in hearing more about chartering in the Caribbean, feel free to contact me at: .

Dan