Wind surfing

First-class equipment for wind surfing are offered by many hotels on the island. Cas en Bas and Vieux Fort are the most popular spots for an intermediate and advanced wind surfers. For beginners, calmer waters off the west coast is more appropriate.

Marigot Bay

This is another significant wartime base where a British Admiral once trapped the French by camouflaging his fleet with palm fonds. This beautiful bay is presently a yacht haven making it one of St. Lucia's most magnificent spots.

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At Rodney Bay and Marigot Bay, yachts that are both bare-boat and skippered can be rented through a number of charter operations. Both the bays have safe anchorages, restaurants, bars, shower facilities, grocery stores and yacht maintenance facilities. The day boat trip includes stops at fishing villages and hidden coves and several St. Lucian natural bounties. During sunset, cruises along the northwest coast offer a splendid view as the sun disappears gradually below the horizon. The tour includes meals and bevarage facilities.

Scuba Diving / Snorkeling

Both beginner and experienced divers can splurge into the clear warm waters and striking reefs with spectacular marine life. A number of hotels offer scuba diving facilities and snorkeling gears. There are also a number of independent centers that offer short boat dives, night dives and several scuba courses. Some of the underwater spots waiting to be explored are the Anse Cochon and Anse Chastanet reefs and an old sunken ship.

Water-Skiing

Water-skiing is available through most of the major hotels together with lessons available for beginner and intermediate skiers.

Deep Sea Fishing

An entire day or half a day of deep sea fishing excursions are arranged by a number of boat charter operations. White Marlin, Kingfish, Barracuda, Mackerel, king Mackerel and Sailfish are among the seasonal catches

Golf

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. Temporary memberships, lessons from resident professionals and golf equipments are available.

Tennis

Most major hotels have tennis courts. The St. Lucia Racquet Club at Club St. Lucia has nine lighted courts. The St. Lucian Hotel has two courts available also to the public at reasonable rates and lessons can be arranged.

Squash

Squash courts are located close to the Cap Estate Golf Club, St Lucia Racquet Club and at St. Lucia Yacht Club.

Horse-back Riding

International Riding Stables in Gros Islet offer completely insured riding activity in all levels. A variety of trail rides , a fascinating riding tour including a beach picnic at Cas en Bas, a scenic ride through the countryside with extra time for swimming and riding along the beach is what comprises the horse-back riding program. The Trims Riding School is located at Cas en Bas.

Shopping

The island offers the tourists a look at duty free import goods like designer perfumes, china and crystal at Pointe Seraphine which is a shopping complex located in front of the harbour. Tourists can also be a part of the market day when the wives of the farmers come together at Castries' 100 year old outdoor market.They display their vibrant products under parasols which make a jovial scene.The products for sale in this open market are vegetables, fresh fruits, spices, woven baskets and other locally produced crafts.

Fitness Centres

The island also has several well equipped gyms which mostly organise aerobic classes. Weight training, step, regular aerobics and a cardio center is available at Body Inc. World renowned body builders like Rick Wayne, Mae Sabbagh are among the staff at Body Inc. Modern Weider equipment can be found in Gonard La Borde's Gym located in Hospital Road. Vide Boutielle in Castries has Caribbean Fitness Expression which offers jazzercise, step, strecth and tone sessions plus a large weight room and a restaurant. Some of the island's major hotels also have well equipped gyms.