You can depend on good trade winds from mid December through August. Fishing Blue marlin, tuna, wahoo, bonito, barracuda, sailfish, swordfish and dorado are the main catches off St. Bart s, but all become the property of the vessel. The ketch Zavijava is one of St. Barth s day-cruise pioneers. Parasailing This sport is catching on in St. Barts. There are also courts at hotels Manapany, Taiwana, Isle de France, St. Barth Beach and Guanahani but the best times are usually reserved for guests.
Lessons are also available.
If you like to hike, stop at the tourist office for trail maps. The latanier palm was first brought to the island by the Reverend Morvan in 1890 and has become the basis for the home industry of straw weaving, particularly in the village of Corossol. Migratory birds frequent the various lagoons, ponds and mangroves. However, St. Barts restaurants deservedly rank high on the gourmet traveler s list. Prices are big-city high.