HURRICANE BERYL: The island nations of St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Grenada were the worst affected by Hurricane Beryl at the start of July 2024. The Grenadines, Carriacou, Petit Martinique and Union Island were particularly hard hit. While the islands are recovering and all major marine services are back up and running (apart from on Union Island), cruisers should be aware that the islands are still in recovery mode and some services may still be limited or not available.
Port Elizabeth lies along the shores of the harbour in Admiralty Bay on the western side of the island of Bequia. Situated just 14.5 kms (nine miles) to the south of St. Vincent, Bequia is the largest of the Grenadine Islands and a popular destination for cruisers.
Known as "de Harbour", you'll find grocery stores and delicatessens, fishing supplies, hardware, marine chandleries, model boat builders, pharmacy, travel agent, banks, vegetable market, t-shirt market, bars, restaurants, boutiques, and gift shops, as well as Post Office, Customs & Immigration, Police Station and Hospital. Doyle Guides describe Bequia as an "island of sailors and boats". Read more at Doyle Guides.
Cruising guides, apps and happy-hour chitchat can all be good sources of information for sailors in the Caribbean. Tune into the Bequia Cruiser Net at 08:00 on VHF Channel 68, daily.
There is an informative whale museum here with the whalebone restaurant, a boat building model museum, turtle sanctuary, Firefly Estate and great tracks for walking.
Read Noonsite's Security Reports for this area and also see the CSSN website for a history of crime against yachts in Bequia.
Bequia has suffered in the past with theft from yachts, however, over the last 3 years almost all were of items that weren't secured or locked up. Following a spate of burglaries in 2022, the police caught the men responsible, according to reports.
This is a very popular anchorage and a place many cruisers spend some time, however, the anchorage is not large and finding space can be difficult. Don't mistake a small, popular place as a 100% safe. As with all parts of the Caribbean, skippers and crew should remain vigilant and take precautions.
Advice throughout the Caribbean is to remove any items from the deck that may be tempting for thieves. When going ashore close all hatches, lock your boat and secure any loose items on deck and in the dinghy, including fuel/jerry cans and jugs. It is even better if someone can remain on board. Keep the boat lit to deter boarders. It is also advisable to keep your cockpit/salon areas and hatches locked at night, even if sleeping onboard, plus lift and secure your dinghy on deck.
There are occasional SVG Coast Guard patrols here, however, resources are limited.
13° 00'27"N, 61° 14'45"W (bay entrance)
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