Under Leclerc and under Rochambeau, this island, inhabited in that day by a few miserable fishermen, presented the traveler with a picturesque glance. Orange trees, interlacing their branches laden with fruit above the paths which crossed the island in all directions, gave one a fragrant shade that protected it against the heat of a murderous sun.

While these were quite serious, there have been no reports since then against any cruisers. Cruising is best done from east to west as particularly during winter the strong trade winds make eastbound passages difficult. If going eastbound, cruisers normally do this along with the south coast as the north coast has more persistent swell from the Atl