Fountaine Pajot Helia 44

Dave 21 Aug 2015 14:15

Just finished a 10 day bareboat charter out of Marin in Martinique, on a 44 ft. FP Helia catamaran. This cat has a fantastic layout that optimizes the outdoor salon space. We had 8 people, with 2 per double cabin, and were very comfortable. This boat, the Antares, is special because of the large solar panels and the onboard water maker. We always had power for a boat full of gadget freaks. And had plenty of fresh water. We skipped across St. Lucia and St. Vincent and spent most of our time in the Grenadines. We all loved the unique friendly culture at each island. I have to confess that we were weary of security warnings that we read on the social networks. However, all encounters with the local residents were friendly and gracious. We had an excellent sailing adventure with steady winds 20 - 30 knots. Many thanks to Windward Islands for a great trip, and to Pierre on spot.