Southern Boating
  • Boats
    • Center Consoles
    • Dual Consoles
    • Motoryachts
    • Power Cats
    • Sport Cruisers
    • Tenders & Ribs
  • Destinations
    • Bahamas
    • Caribbean
    • Pacific
    • U.S. Atlantic
    • U.S. Gulf
  • Engines
    • Engine Buyers Guide
  • Maintenance
    • DIY
  • Electronics
  • Lifestyle
    • News
    • Fishing
    • Food
      • Menus
      • Drinks
      • Appetizers
      • Entrées
      • Dessert
      • Holiday
  • Gear
  • Shop
  • Digital Edition
  • Subscribe
  • Advertise
No Result
View All Result
  • Boats
    • Center Consoles
    • Dual Consoles
    • Motoryachts
    • Power Cats
    • Sport Cruisers
    • Tenders & Ribs
  • Destinations
    • Bahamas
    • Caribbean
    • Pacific
    • U.S. Atlantic
    • U.S. Gulf
  • Engines
    • Engine Buyers Guide
  • Maintenance
    • DIY
  • Electronics
  • Lifestyle
    • News
    • Fishing
    • Food
      • Menus
      • Drinks
      • Appetizers
      • Entrées
      • Dessert
      • Holiday
  • Gear
  • Shop
  • Digital Edition
  • Subscribe
  • Advertise
No Result
View All Result
Southern Boating
No Result
View All Result
Home Destinations Caribbean
Chocoholics flock to Grenada

Local Art displayed at the Grenada Chocolate Fest. Photo: Magdelena Fielden

Chocoholics flock to Grenada

May 1, 2015
in Caribbean
0
588
SHARES
3.3k
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on LinkedInShare via Email

Grenada is nicknamed “The Spice Isle” for its production of nutmeg—it’s the second largest growing and exporting nation in the world behind Indonesia. Few realize, however, that this southern Caribbean island is also a chocolate lover’s paradise. The best way to sample this fact is at the Grenada Chocolate Festival, set for May 8 to 17 and held out of the True Blue Bay Resort & Marina. “Grenada is one of the very few countries in the world that produces a high quality, organic and sustainable cocoa, and a very special and delicious Bean to Bar Chocolate,” explains organizer, Magdalena Fielden, whose husband Russ worked in the charter yacht industry until buying the resort in 1998. “The creation of the Grenada Chocolate Fest has been inspired by the vision of Mott Green, the late founder of the Grenada Chocolate Company, who wanted to develop a sustainable chocolate industry that would inspire different sectors of the community to be creative and take advantage of the very valuable cocoa that the island produces.” Chocolate parties, health benefit workshops, hands-on culinary sessions, factory visits, farmer for a day outing, a beachside chocolate fest, chocolate tasting yacht charter, and sunset bonfire with culinary competition are all part of the fun. New this year, Diamond Chocolate factory will participate and offer visitors a chance to design their own chocolate bar. “Visitors can choose from among the events which, of course, will feature a lot of chocolate and cocoa tasting!” chocolate. truebluebay.com

Barbados May Regatta

Teams anticipate this year’s Barbados May Regatta. Photo: Peter Marshall.
Teams anticipate this year’s Barbados May Regatta. Photo: Peter Marshall.

The Virgin Islands, St. Maarten and Antigua are the three big island destinations for yacht racing in the Caribbean. Yet this month marks a great chance to get off the beaten track and sail or spectate on Barbados. Formerly British-owned, the island is located east of St. Lucia and St. Vincent and the Grenadines and will host the Barbados Sailing Association’s Barbados May Regatta from May 21 to 24. The action takes place in Carlisle Bay just off the capital city of Bridgetown, and the festivities will be held at the beautiful 90-year-old Barbados Yacht Club. Multiple classes are held including some multihulls added for variety and a fleet of one-design J/24s. More than 30 yachts from Barbados, Trinidad & Tobago, Grenada, St. Lucia, Martinique, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines attend making this Barbados’ premier regatta of the year. The race committee plans varied, challenging courses tailored to suit each class, which means great racing for all. “The Club has excellent facilities for sailors with no great distance required to travel after a day of racing,” says organizer Penny McIntyre. “There is a fantastic camaraderie among the sailors and lively after-race parties, barbeques, DJ’s, happy hours and a coconut vendor. If you have not sipped a Mount Gay and coconut water, you best come join!” The regatta is sponsored by Mount Gay, providers of the signature red hats, and Banks Breweries. barbadosyachtclub.com.

 

By Carol Bareuther, Southern Boating May 2015

Subscribe to the print magazine | $29.95 for 12 issues
Tags: BarbadosBarbados May RegattaBarbados SailingBarbados Yacht ClubCaribbean CurrentsCarol BareutherChocoholicChocolate partiesDiamond Chocolate factoryGrenadaGrenadinesMartiniqueMott GreenPenny McIntyreSt. LuciaSt. VincentThe Spice IslandTrinidad & Tobago
Previous Post

Treasure hunter apprehended and arrested

Next Post

Tiara 50 Flybridge

Next Post
Tiara 50 Flybridge

Tiara 50 Flybridge

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recommended

allure, sunglasses, Spy, best sunglasses, lens, UV, glasses, sunglasses

Allure Sunglasses from Spy

December 14, 2017
3.4k
Palm Beach Town Docks, Palm Beach, FL

Palm Beach Town Docks, Palm Beach, FL

March 3, 2015
3.3k

Don't miss it

The Eclipse 505 Shadow making a sharp turn to Port
Boats

Cruiser Luxury and Performance: Step Aboard the ECLIPSE 505 Shadow

May 28, 2025
3.8k
A golden propeller showing the end of this boat's steering system after a DIY project
DIY

Boat Steering Systems 101: A DIY Inspection and Repair Guide

May 28, 2025
3.4k
Shore power adapter on a dock with marina water as a backdrop
Safety

Why the Right Adapter for Shore Power Is Essential for Boaters

May 28, 2025
3.4k
Raymarine updates
Electronics

Raymarine Boosts Four of Their Products Including Axiom, FLIR & Seakeeper Control

May 20, 2025
3.4k
Aventura 14 Flybridge
Boats

25 New Power Catamarans You’ll Want to Cruise in 2025

May 20, 2025
5.2k
Front view of Cruisers Yachts' 57 FLY while running across water
Boats

Cruisers Yachts 57 FLY: Luxury Boating Takes New Strides

May 20, 2025
3.5k
Facebook Instagram TikTok Youtube LinkedIn

Navigation

  • About Us
  • Advertise
  • Subscribe
  • Careers
  • Contact Us
  • Terms Of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Manage My Subscription
logo

1591 E. Atlantic Blvd, 2nd Floor
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
Office: +1 (954) 522-5515
Fax: +1 (954) 522-2260
Contact us: info@southernboating.com


Newsletter

* indicates required

© 2024 Southern Boating Media

No Result
View All Result
  • Boats
    • Center Consoles
    • Dual Consoles
    • Motoryachts
    • Power Cats
    • Sport Cruisers
    • Tenders & Ribs
  • Destinations
    • Bahamas
    • Caribbean
    • Pacific
    • U.S. Atlantic
    • U.S. Gulf
  • Engines
    • Engine Buyers Guide
  • Maintenance
    • DIY
  • Electronics
  • Lifestyle
    • News
    • Fishing
    • Food
    • Drinks
    • Appetizers
    • Entrées
    • Dessert
    • Holiday
  • Gear
  • Shop
  • Digital Edition
  • Advertise
  • Subscribe

© 2024 Southern Boating Media

  • About Us
  • Advertise
  • Subscribe
  • Careers
  • Contact Us
  • Terms Of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Manage My Subscription
  • About Us
  • Advertise
  • Subscribe
  • Careers
  • Contact Us
  • Terms Of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Manage My Subscription