After a 4 hour motor north, as the wind was just not favorable for us to sail, we arrived in the lovely island group called The Saintes, belonging to Guadeloupe. It’s a charming, picturesque island village, full of one-way streets only big enough for golf cars and scooters, of which there are many.

Friday morning we ventured into town before the hustle of the ferry which brings day-trippers from neighboring Guadeloupe. We rented scooters, and off we went to discover this little colorful island.

First stop was Fort Napoleon. Built in 1867, it stands high upon the hill and has a commanding view of the harbor and southward to Dominica. Is been marvelously restored. Inside, the museum holds early furniture and a section on famous battle of the Sainte’s, when England’s Admiral Rodney demolished the French fleet under De Grasse in 1782.

There are beaches on this island to suit any desire, from soft sandy calm clear to roaring swell and surf. They are all within scooter distance, and you could visit many in a day.
Sainte’s Beach

We had an excellent snorkel after our morning day trip on both a reef and a submerged Ferry. The water was clear and warm.
We moved our anchorage over behind the delightful headland, met another Aussie boat, from the same port as Colin, and had a peaceful evening in a smooth anchorage, before getting ready in the morning to head north to the main island, Guadeloupe.