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One of the many downwind routes on offer,
this leg is great for SUP. Conservation Kayak
offers a wealth of knowledge and they're
looking to expand an already top shelf
operation with more stand up shenanigans paddling stoke and good vibes abound.

Further afield
After a couple of nights at the Flamboyant
we were ushered over the hill to the next
scenic bay - Morne Rouge. The lovely
Kalinago Hotel hosted this 'random bloke
and his blow up lilo thing' and we were
looked after like dignitaries.

Gourmets visiting will be
spoilt with plenty of food
outlets to suit all budgets.
Oildown is the national dish
- try it, you might like it.
Grenada has some of the
friendliest locals in the
region who all love a dance
and a rum or two.

Mixin' it up

I was keen to get stuck into some Atlantic
brine and the guys from Grenada Horizons
delivered a suitably apt 4X4 for a bit of
exploring. First port of call was the most
popular surf break on Grenada - Prickly
Point.

Grenada has long been recognised as a
diving mecca with plenty to keep bubble
blowers occupied. The recently established
and totally unique underwater sculpture
park convinced us it would be a shame to
miss some seabed gazing.

Nestled on the lee side of Lance aux Epines
peninsula, Prickly Point is very rarely
without a wave when the Trades are puffing.
The unique topography ensures there's
shelter here during even the strongest of
blows. It's not the world's most powerful
wave but offers a good intro to shallow reefs
- you definitely need your wits about you to
avoid the randomly scattered coral heads
and gigantic urchins!

Phil and Helen, of Dive Grenada fame,
escorted us and we spent a pleasant
afternoon floating about. It's the perfect
activity for non stand up other
halves – or for preggers
wives.

Downwind fun
Come the middle part of our trip; the game
plan was to head off on an expedition
paddle. The hospitality from Jamie and
Amber at Conservation Kayak was second to
none. The circumnavigation of Hog Island
(Woburn Bay) saw our tiny group all at sea
for a portion of the route. A 30 knot blow,
some sizeable bumps boosting us along and
a vast blue ocean can be a humbling but
inspiring experience.

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