The British Virgin Islands is a sailor's paradise!
Whether you're a beginner sailor or a long-time
seasoned sailor, the British Virgin Islands is the
ideal destination for a bareboat charter. The
consistent year-round conditions create a perfect
Caribbean yacht charter: trade-winds, warm weather and
warm water! The short distances between the
islands make for relaxing, line-of-sight
sailing. There are plenty of excellent
snorkeling and diving sites, local restaurants and fun
beach bars, and provisions and supplies stores
ashore. The BVI is a sailor's paradise!
Sample One-Week Itinerary
Day 1: Sail to The Bight, Norman Island - 7 to 8 nautical miles
Snorkel
around the Caves and the Indians. Eat at the
well-known floating pirate bar/restaurant The William Thornton,
locally known as Willie T. The Pirates Pub bar &
grill is located on the beach where you'll usually
hear fun, live music. Beware of the barreled
pirate rum!
Day
2: Sail to Jost Van Dyke - 11 nautical
miles
Little Harbour or Great Harbour – home of Foxy’s
restaurant and bar. Stop on the way at Sandy Cay or
Green Cay with beautiful sandy beaches.
Day
3: Sail to Cane Garden Bay - 5.5
nautical miles
Cane Garden Bay with it’s long sandy beach,
restaurants and water sports. Quito, a well-known
local singer is great for night-time fun, but the best
food is found at Myett's Garden Inn and Grille.
Provisions, ice, souvenirs and internet café can be found
in Cane Garden Bay. Callwoods rum distillery is also located at Cane
Garden. Cane Garden Bay is also home to an
infamous tire-swing picture usually found is Caribbean
magazines and the BVI Music Fest in May.
Day
4: Sail to Trellis Bay or Marina Cay - 10
nautical miles
Sail up the north side
of Tortola to either Trellis Bay or Marina Cay, making
a stop for snorkeling or lunch at Monkey Point, where
turtles are often seen. Pusser's restaurant on Marina
Cay is excellent. Fuel, ice and water are
available at Marina Cay. Provisions, ice, souvenirs,
arts & crafts and internet café can be found on
the beach at Trellis Bay.
Day
5: Sail to North Sound - 9 nautical miles
Make a stop for snorkeling and lunch stop at The
Dogs! Once in North Sound, there are plenty of overnight mooring
balls at Leverick Bay, Bitter End, Drakes Anchorage,
Saba Rock to name a few. Night time fun is
always found in North Sound. Fuel,
water and ice are available.
Day
6: Sail to Cooper Island - 14 nautical
miles
Leave early
because the hi-light of this day is the Baths, and you
want to get there early for a prime mooring
ball! The Baths are incredible with huge
boulders piled on top of each other. There are
several paths through the boulders that lead from one
great beach to the next. There is a restaurant
at the top at the Baths for an enjoyable lunch
with an awesome view. You should depart from the
Baths by early afternoon to
pick up an overnight mooring ball at Cooper Island.
Day
7: Sail to Peter Island - 5.5 nautical
miles
A short hop to Little
Harbour at Peter Island, maybe have a quick swim at
Deadman’s Bay at the east end of Peter Island.
Usually a very peaceful anchorage at Little Harbour,
the home of the Peter Island yacht club. This is
an
ideal location for your last night.
Day 8: Return
your yacht - 5-6 nautical miles
One last short sail to return your yacht.
Most yachts are due back around noon. You can
fly home the same day or spend an extra day or so on
Tortola. On your way to the airport, reminisce
about the great time you had and start planning for
next year!
Here are links to useful planning information:
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