Explore the rich culture of the Leeward Islands:
The Leeward islands sit in the northern part of the Antilles chain, in the north there are Anguilla, St.Martin, St Bart, Saba, St Kitts, and Nevis, in the middle of the chain there are Antigua and Barbuda and in the south the islands of Montserrat and Guadeloupe. Sailing throughout the Leeward Islands, you’ll find an appealing mix of cultures. South Guadalupe and Les Saintes islands have a French spirit, a quaint Dutch influence is prevalent in the southern parts of St Martin, and Antigua having a distinctly British feel.
The islands are multicultural, with people from all around the world living and working on the islands. The largest group are the descendants from the African slaves introduced in the 18. and 19. century. Other people living on the islands are descendants of European plantation owners and workers, there are also many Indians and Chinese people.
Music is a huge part of life for people living on the Leeward islands and you will enjoy at least some calypso, soca, steelpan, reggae, salsa, and jazz during your yacht charter. Major celebrations include the St Kitts Christmas and New Year carnival and annual music festival, also Anguilla’s Emancipation Day and Culturama festival on August 1st.