Sustainable tourism is a priority for this small island nation between Martinique and Guadeloupe, aiming to be the world’s first climate-resilient nation by 2030. Nicknamed the Caribbean’s nature island for its lush greenery and mountains, Dominica doesn’t have the requisite beaches of this region, but what it does have is adventure aplenty via rain forests, waterfalls, hot springs, and volcanoes.
Arriving by air through a steep valley blanketed in trees and cascading waterfalls, landing on Dominica provides a Jurassic Park-like thrill, and first-hand glimpse of why the eastern Caribbean country is called Nature Island. Wildlife-rich rainforests, bubbling natural hot springs, varied hiking trails, and an ocean teeming with fluorescent-colored sea life make it one of the most coveted diving regions in the world.
Moses and Alleyne, friends and business partners, were set to become the first people in modern history to circumnavigate Dominica in single sea touring kayaks. Of course, they’re fully aware and humbled by the many natives such as the Kalinago and Arawaks who have paddled these waters before them. The Caribbean has a rich history of paddling.
Discover Dominica Authority (DDA) is pleased to support the watersports sector by partnering with Soufriere Outdoor Centre (SOC) on the inaugural Waitukubuli Sea Trail expedition. The objective of the expedition is to design a permanent sea kayaking trail and tour from the north to south of Dominica utilizing high-end sea touring kayaks.
When I heard that Dominica was developing the Caribbean’s first sea kayaking trail, I jumped at the chance to see it first-hand. I knew very little about Dominica but as I began researching Dominica, I quickly learned that I wasn’t unique in my unfamiliarity with the place.
Dominica’s Ministry of Tourism congratulated the duo
American kayakers, Ty Fontanilla and Payten Rogers, have completed Dominica’s Waitukubuli Sea Trail.Fontanilla and Rogers are the third expedition to complete the trail that takes kayakers north to south along Dominica’s western coastline.The Soufriere Outdoor Centre designed Waitukubuli Sea Trail, which is over 60 kilometres in length.
The Waitukubuli Sea Trail was created to showcase the incredible sea kayaking trips along Dominica‘s Caribbean coastline. Sheltered from the power and unpredictability of the Altantic Ocean, the Sea Trail provides the opportunity for new and experienced paddlers to explore Dominica’s dramatic countryside, along with the small and welcoming communities that are found along the way.
Tourism stakeholder Weston Moses says it is an honor to have Dominica’s Waitukubuli Sea Trail featured in the latest TIME publication.The Waitukubuli Sea Trail, which is the brainchild of Wes Moises, was launched earlier this year.The trail is a seven-day adventure that covers 40 miles by kayak and runs along the island’s Caribbean coastline
