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Northbound Trinidad and Tobago Down Island

map of Trinidad and Tobago
Map of Trinidad and Tobago
flag of Trinidad and Tobago
Flag of Trinidad and Tobago

Trinidad is home to Eric Mackie 9Z4CP, our weather guru in the Windwards. We look forward to visiting his Island. We have been lax about getting here partly because the only anchorage in Chaguaramas is reputed to be dirty and not to have good swimming. Furthermore, it is difficult to get back north from here as the current is against you. Many cruisers sit out the hurricane season here however. All who visit Trinidad agree that Carnival is a blast and enjoy the Trini people very much. Trinidad is prosperous and more industrialized than other islands in the Eastern Caribbean. It has oil. It is also quite large with 1 1/2 million in population. The sister island of Tobago is quiet and has a bird sactuary and is becoming a target for Eco-tourism and is supposed to be good diving.

Coat of Arms of Trinidad and Tobago
Coat of Arms of Trinidad and Tobago.
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