My St Kitts & Nevis Guide to Activities and things to do on the Islands of St Kitts and Nevis

Yachting
Cruising and sailing yachts are becoming increasingly popular in St. Kitts & Nevis, and it's not hard to understand why.-The trade winds blowing off of the Atlantic provide all the power needed, and these lush volcanic islands offer visitors amazing vistas. There are many local boats available for hire, either crewed or self sail, by the day or week.

Golf
St. Kitts & Nevis' three golf courses include an 18-hole championship course on Nevis, plus an 18-hole championship course and a 9-hole course on St. Kitts

Four Seasons Resort Nevis
Charlestown, Nevis (869) 469-1111

This eighteen-hole course, designed by Robert Trent Jones II, hugs the side of Nevis Peak. It offers both professional, challenging terrain and spectacular panoramic views of St. Kitts.

Golden Rock Golf Club
Golden Rock, St. Kitts (869) 465-8103
A nine-hole course.

Royal St. Kitts Golf Course
Frigate Bay, St. Kitts (869) 465-8339
Designed by five-time British Open Champion Peter Thompson, this eighteen-hole course stretches across the peninsula near Frigate Bay.

Hiking and Mountain Climbing
Both St. Kitts and Nevis have a good many trails leading into the mountains and rain forests. The local guides are especially knowledgeable and will instruct hikers on the medicinal uses of native plants, discuss the islands' history and culture, and identify local flora and fauna.

Horseback Riding
Can be arranged for you by most hotels. Trips on St. Kitts include beach riding or riding to the rain forest. For those more interested in observing than participating, there are twelve races a year at the Indian Castle Race Track on Nevis

Snorkelling & Scuba Diving
Snorkelling and Scuba Diving are only recently becoming established on the islands, despite that fact that their coastal waters hide dozens of unexplored shipwrecks. (See diving page)

Sport Fishing
Although sport fishing has not traditionally numbered among the islands' favoured activities, careful conservation efforts have succeeded in attracting serious game fish to the waters surrounding these islands. The waters off these islands abound with fish, including tuna, wahoo, dorado, kingfish, barracuda, shark, snapper, and mahi mahi. The creation of man-made reefs by placing old car bodies, stripped of hazardous materials, has proven to be effective at increasing fish stocks and providing fisherman with known fishing grounds. Another technique used with increasing success is the building and anchoring of FADS (fish aggregating devices). These raft-like structures made from palm fronds and wooden pallets provide shade and shelter for small fish in specific areas. They are effective at attracting larger bill fish and mahi mahi, which feed on the smaller fish.

Fishing charters can be arranged from your hotel or direct from the names below:

Boat Charters
There are many options for sea excursions, trips to neighbouring islands, and sunset cruises, which can be arranged through your hotel or from those listed below

Leeward Island Charters (catamaran sailing) Boats based on both St. Kitts & Nevis Phone (869) 465-7474	Sea Nevis Charter Boat Ltd. (day sailing) Jones Estate, Nevis Phone (869) 469- 9239
Jazzie II (glass-bottom boat) St. Kitts Phone (869) 465-3529	Tropical Dreamer (glass-bottom sailing catamaran) St. Kitts Phone (869) 465-8224
Newcastle Bay Marina Watersports Centre (motor yacht) Nevis Phone (869) 469-9373 or 469-9395	Tropical Tours Cayon Street, Basseterre, St. Kitts Phone (869) 465-4039 or 465-4167
Nevis Water Sports (power boat rentals) Nevis Phone (869) 469-9690	Kantours St. Kitts Phone (869) 465-2098 or 465-3128

Tennis
On St. Kitts, Jack Tar has the best internal facilities, with clay, grass and tar court surfaces. Non-guests are welcome to take advantage of all the facilities by purchasing a day pass. You can also check out the local tennis scene at the St. Kitts Bridge and Tennis Club (at Fortlands in Basseterre; phone: 465-2938): and the St. Kitts Lawn Tennis Club (Victoria Rd., Basseterre; phone: 465-2051).
On Nevis, the Four Seasons has professional coaches from the world-famous Peter Burwash International. There are also flood lit tennis courts for night-time play. For an additional charge, non-guests can play and also take advantage of round-robin tournaments.

Water Skiing
Waterskiing takes place at Frigate Bay, on the Caribbean side (at Roy Gumbs Watersports; phone:465-8050). Jet skis can be rented at Kenneth's Dive Centre .

Windsurfing
Roy Gumbs Watersports has board rentals and lessons. Tropical Surf on Turtle Beach (phone: 465-2380) also has board rentals.

Bicycling
At Meadville (Craddock Rd., Charlestown; phone: 469-5235) you can rent both mountain bikes and racing bicycles.

Kenneth's Dive Centre Bay Road East, Basseterre, St. Kitts Phone (869) 465-2670 or 465-7043	Sam Lake St. Kitts Phone (869) 465-8225
Ocean Terrace Inn Dive Centre Ocean Terrace Inn, Basseterre, St. Kitts Phone (869) 465-2754	Sea Nevis Nevis Phone (869) 469-1997
Tropical Tours St. Kitts Phone (869) 465-4039 or 465-4167	Newcastle Bay Marina Watersports Centre Nevis Phone (869) 469-9373 or 469-9395
Jeffers M.C. Enterprises St. Kitts Phone (869) 465-1900	Nevis Water Sports Oulie Beach, Nevis Phone (869) 469-9690