Frigate Island / Frigate Rock — south of Union Island

Best wind

No reliable source publishes a compass bearing. The exact guide distinguishes an onshore side and an offshore side under trade wind, with the offshore anchorage protected in Frigate Island's lee. Select the side by observed shore angle; never use the offshore side without boat cover, return margin and a confirmed downwind recovery: https://www.voile-evasion.ch/wingfoil-kitesurf https://project7iii.com/foildata/map/frigate-island

Season

December-May is the exact community submission's stated windy season. The cruise operator describes warm water and regular trade winds but does not publish a tighter exact Frigate window; verify hurricane recovery, charter operation and daily marine weather: https://project7iii.com/foildata/map/frigate-island https://www.voile-evasion.ch/wingfoil-kitesurf

Water

Warm Caribbean water around a small islet/sand-spit/causeway area south of Union Island. The cruise guide describes protected flat-water/anchorage context with two ride sides separated by a narrow sand tongue, while current mooring information identifies the Frigate Rock area as a kite/windsurf destination. Reef/coral surrounds the Grenadines sites; no checked source surveys foil depth: https://www.voile-evasion.ch/wingfoil-kitesurf https://www.noonsite.com/place/st-vincent-the-grenadines/the-grenadines/union-island/view/docking/ https://www.svgef.org/frigate-island-a-national-trust-treasure-being-restored/

Experience

A current Grenadines wing/kite cruise guide describes both Frigate sides as suitable for all levels, but this assumes destination knowledge and boat support. The community foil submission says a boat is wanted/needed. Beginners should use a guide and the onshore side; the offshore side requires reliable upwind ability and self-rescue: https://www.voile-evasion.ch/wingfoil-kitesurf https://project7iii.com/foildata/map/frigate-island

Hazards

Offshore-wind drift on one side, open-water separation from support, reef/coral and urchins, unsurveyed shallow foil depth, a narrow sand/causeway area, anchored/moored vessels and sensitive restored habitat are concrete concerns. The cruise guide explicitly recommends protective footwear for coral/urchins. Wildlife is regionally present, but exact animal encounters are not guaranteed. Verify current reserve/causeway rules, keep clear of moorings and use boat cover for the offshore side: https://www.voile-evasion.ch/wingfoil-kitesurf https://www.noonsite.com/place/st-vincent-the-grenadines/the-grenadines/union-island/view/docking/ https://www.svgef.org/frigate-island-a-national-trust-treasure-being-restored/

Parking & access

No reliable car-parking source was found. The community source recommends boat support; the cruise guide documents anchoring on the protected offshore/leeward side, and current cruising notes report ten mooring blocks in the Frigate Rock area. Confirm mooring availability/fees and causeway/shore access locally; neither source grants independent vehicle or beach rights: https://project7iii.com/foildata/map/frigate-island https://www.voile-evasion.ch/wingfoil-kitesurf https://www.noonsite.com/place/st-vincent-the-grenadines/the-grenadines/union-island/view/docking/ https://www.svgef.org/frigate-island-a-national-trust-treasure-being-restored/

Live wind

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