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Carriacou
is the only place where I have
frequently seen a pelican sitting on a buoy, with a seagull sitting on the
pelican’s head, both
appearing content in the afternoon sun. Somehow this symbolizes the
relaxed, easygoing nature of the island. As a Carriacou man said to me:
“People does like it here, we move nice wid dens as we does wid each
other no
corruptions or hatreds, all is like One. Carriacou is enchanting, as
anyone who takes a taxi ride or hike inland will find. The inhabitants
live by farming, fishing and seafaring and must number among the friendliest
in the Caribbean. The last few years have seen the emergence of a yacht
haulout facility and many new restaurants. Carriacou now has the widest
and best choice in the lower Grenadines for those wishing to eat out. Just
about everywhere in Carriacon is of interest, hut Windward should definitely
he part of your tour, as should the road running from windward to the
north end of the island. Windward is the traditional center of boat
building and it is here you can see the fishing fleet arrive under sad. If
you cannot afford a taxi, then take a bus over to Windward and hike.
Another destination for a spectacular view is the hospital that sits
high on the mountain overlooking the harbor.
HILLSBOROUGH
Carriacou
is a Carib word meaning “island surrounded by reefs,” but do not
worry the approach down the western coast is simple enough. When sailing
from the north it is safest to pass to the west of Jack a Dan before
heading up into Hillsborough. If you take the trickier route east of Jack
a Dan, watch out for the shoal patch about one third of the way between
Craigston Point and Jack a Dan. Favor the Jack a Dan side of the channel
(but not too close). You can anchor almost anywhere off the town or pick
up a Silver Beach Hotel mooring. Hillsborough is a good anchorage except
in had northerly swells, when you would be better off in Tyrrel Bay.
There is a flashing green light on Jack a Dan and a flashing red light
on the buoy east of Sandy Island.
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