Barbados
ranks among the top six places in the world with ideal conditions for
windsurfing. Barbados is proud to be the venue for one of the major events
on the professional windsurfing calendar. International windsurfers visit
annually for the Barbados Cup.
Many of the world's top windsurfers come to the south coast of Barbados
in February for the Professional Windsurfing Association's Silk Cut Purple
Wave Grand Prix.
This International
event gives Barbados a world presence on the high profile professional
windsurfing circuit...not bad for an island the size of the Isle of
Wight!
Barbados offers ideal conditions for all other forms of watersports,
try your hand at big game
fishing, or simply relax on a
catamaran, watching the flying fish as they glide along the crest
of a wave or swimming with the friendly turtles! Ideal also for
diving and
sailing.
Located in the Worthing area in Christ Church, Sandy Beach is calm
and clear with safe shallow waters. It is an ideal location for picnics
especially with young children.
If you visit at low tide, the tide may be out and you can explore
the reef for creatures that live and hide there.
Be warned, wear swimming shoes, the reef can be sharp and sea urchins
can be very prickly! If you visit at high tide it's great for snorkelling.
There is easy access to this beach and parking is available at a nearby
parking lot or on the beach itself. Food and drinks are readily accessible
at terrace beach bars. Jet-skis and windsurfing facilities are sometimes
available, as well as chair and umbrella rentals.
And day or night why not enjoy great food at this funkie little restaurant...
a wonderful place while away a few hours with friends and a cold beer!!
Sandy Beach is indeed a picturesque lagoon and well worth a visit.