Catamaran charter guests can visit a different island every day and explore the natural beauty and first class sailing. When planning a sailing trip, preparing and planning is not only half the fun. The british virgin islands are a collection of 60 unspoiled islands that pack the best of the caribbean into one convenient destination. This guide covers the virgin islands including all the u. Our beautiful country is made up of over 60 islands and cays. If you are sailing south to the leewards we include a section on passages. The british virgin islands is one of the worlds finest sailing destinations and cuan law was designed specifically for this area. Having spent two wonderful flotilla sailing holidays chartering a boat in the bvi both my husband i and were eager to take our floating home, britican, to an old haunt. British virgin islands vacations vacation packages. For her first stop in virgin gorda, samantha plants coconut trees in spring bay as part of the seeds of love initiative, then hikes through the baths, a caribbean natural wonder. Explore british virgin islands holidays and discover the best time and places to visit. Nov 18, 2016 this guide covers the virgin islands including all the u. At both locations we teach us sailing certification courses aboard moorings 39. The british virgin islands are legendary for their consistent sailing conditions.
About membership to world sailing, the world governing body for the sport of sailing. A few years ago, before we sold all our possessions, purchased a sailboat and started sailing around the world, i would have said that my most favorite destination was sailing the british virgin islands bvi. Cabin charter sailing is the perfect way for solo travellers, couples and small groups to explore the british virgin islands without having to book a whole yacht. Laidback and lowkey, the bvis are flatout gorgeous to sail and explore. The popularity of virgin islands sailing vacations is attributed to the more than 60 bvi tropical islands within a 50 mile area in the british virgin islands. The indians, the caves, the bight in norman island this is the video log book of our sailing trip in the british virgin islands on. The 10 best british virgin islands tours, excursions. How to sail the british virgin islands for free updated 2020. The capital, road town, is on tortola, the largest island, which is about 20 km 12 mi long and 5 km 3 mi wide. Sailing in the british virgin islands luxury holidays. Sail the british virgin islands 2021 bvi flotilla cruise.
It features the latest news and events from the sailing world together with features and info in an easytouse format. If you are sailing south to the leewards we include a section on passages from the virgins to the leeward islands. Lisa roland and learns sailing essentials while at sea. British virgin islands sailing schools amazing caribbean sailing vacation locations our locations on scrub island and our tortola sailing school at the moorings base are graduating lots of new cruising sailors these days. Book and sail for a fractin of the cost and book a single cabin. The 20192020 sailors guide to the windward islands. Asas british virgin islands tour on the mega yacht arabella. You can either sit back and enjoy cuan laws quiet power or lend a hand with one of the massive winches. The perfect sailing conditions of the british virgin islands make them the ideal destination for sailors of all abilities. Save money by booking your flight and hotel together on orbitz with our top british virgin islands vacation packages. A bvi boat charter allows you to enjoy what is arguably one of the best sailing destinations in the world. British virgin islands sailing lessons sailing school.
The best sailing books to read on vacation the moorings. On this trip, i stretched my abilities, and explored a world where community and solitude create the ultimate opportunity for wanderlust. Distinct ports of call can be found among the more than 25 pristine islands that make up the bvi. Ive always loved the people and places in this tropical oasis, but never in such a free and unencumbered way. Catamarans are stable, beamy and large enough to offer all inclusiving by the cabin charters in the british virgin islands. We pull from a network of over 300 skippers from the yacht week and only select the best in terms of sailing competency, teaching ability and soft skills. Whether your bvi yacht charter is bareboat, flotilla or skippered, youre sure to agree it is truly a sailors paradise. Since 1973, offshore sailing school has been the official sailing school for the moorings, the worlds premier bareboat, power and crewed yacht charter company. If youre thinking of taking a sailing vacation in the british virgin islands bvi or the united states virgin islands usvi then this book is a must. This guide picks up where the cruising guide to the southern leeward islands ends and is revised and updated for 20192020. The guide to diving and snorkeling in the british virgin islands.
World sailing news is the weekly online newsletter of the world sailing. The british virgin islands are a collection of 60 unspoiled islands that pack the best of the caribbean. The american sailing association has chartered the yacht arabella and invites you to join us on an amazing seven day sailing vacation in the british virgin islands. Find out more about the cuan law, and our luxury, crewed, liveaboard sailing vacations around the british virgin islands at bvi sailing. Inclusive of captain, chef, meals, open bar and watersports for 7 days. Warm weather year round, consistent trade winds and line of sight sailing make the bvi a sailors paradise. Yet, theres a place where bliss awaits not at one secluded resort or private beach, but on the more than 60 small, tropical islands and cays that comprise the british virgin islands bvi, a. Stretching throughout the caribbean, the british virgin islands are a kaleidoscope of aquamarine waters, sunsoaked harbors, and whitesand beaches. Arabella is one of the most beautiful sailing yachts in the world.
There are legendary beach bars, worldclass diving, and sublime sailing in protected waters. We help you have the time of your life by providing sailing adventures in paradise were passionate about creating a unique and memorable vacation experience for our guests by offering sailing charters based in the virgin islands. However it is not just fantastic sailing, the bvi is one of the best locations in the world to learn to scuba dive, and many yachts offer instructional courses directly from the yacht. British virgin islands sailing school learn to sail. Samantha goes sailing around the historic british virgin islands with capt. Most travelers come to hoist a jib and dawdle among the 50plus isles. The british virgin islands are a collection of 60 unspoiled islands that make a great 7 day sailing vacation. Mar 14, 2017 yet, theres a place where bliss awaits not at one secluded resort or private beach, but on the more than 60 small, tropical islands and cays that comprise the british virgin islands bvi, a. Catamaran cruise shared charters virgin island sailing. Hop aboard our stateoftheart catamaran and discover secluded coves, impossibly beautiful snorkelling spots, and breathtaking islands virtually untouched by humans. If you live for sailing, diving and other water sports, youll be in paradise. Its beautiful turquoise waters, steady trade winds, many protected bays to anchor, epic divingsnorkeling and fun local bars keep groups coming back year after year. Virgin islands tourism credits the sailboat virgin islands popularity with its spectacular views, sun kissed islands with white sandy beaches, and the freedom to explore the most.
Sailing the british virgin islands tortola to tortola by g. With steady trade winds, calm currents, protected bays and pirateship bars, this is one of the worlds sailing hot spots. John, jost van dyke, tortola, virgin gorda, anegada and all the smaller islands in between. When you book a yacht charter in bvi with zizoo, you have the freedom to explore a range of popular. The british virgin islands bvi is an extremely popular caribbean dive region due to its outstanding and easily accessible dive sites more than 100, convenient air service, proximity to the u. We like to think of them as natures little secrets. Catamaran charter guests can visit a different island every.
Sailing in the british virgin islands leg 4 may 2012 leg 4. The british virgin islands consist of the main islands of tortola, virgin gorda, anegada, and jost van dyke, along with over 50 other smaller islands and cays. Tortola sailing school tortola sailing vacations offshore. Bvi sailing trip with intrepid british virgin islands forum. Sailing the british virgin islands samantha browns places. Crewed yacht charters in bvi british virgin islands map. Jun 29, 2012 sailing in the british virgin islands leg 4 may 2012 leg 4.
Virgin islands sailing vacations sailboat virgin islands. Believed to be written about british virgin islands norman island, a popular spot for charterers to explore the caves and coves looking for. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Dont miss the threeday bvi emancipation festival, the biggest cultural event in the british virgin islands. It was the only trip we could find where we could book for the two of us rather than. Bythecabin charters in the british virgin islands aboard. Cabin charter sailing british virgin islands bluefoot. British virgin islands travel caribbean lonely planet. Book the best sailing charter in the british virgin islands.
After 36 years in print, this book continues to be the best selling cruising guide to the windward islands. He went sailing recently and said this book was great. Sailing the british virgin islands tortola to tortola is a guided small group trip that includes accommodation, meals and others. British virgin islands when you sail the british virgins, youll feel as if youre living the lyrics of your favorite trop rock song. The main island of tortola is the yacht charter capital of the caribbean, and arguably the most famous sailing destination in the world. Combining that with beautiful beaches and crystal clear waters makes for an incredible sailing destination. Sailing the british virgin islands tortola to tortola in.
Just as i settled into the cockpit with a cup of coffee and a book, a double rainbow appeared above the lush hills of cooper island. The british virgin islands are among the worlds most popular sailing destinations and you only have to look around to understand why. The bvi is known as one of the best sailing grounds, not just in the caribbean, but. Throw away the todo list and leave your day to chance, where you can search for turtles off the. Enjoy easy lineof sight navigation, deep water sailing and steady breezes as you learn to sail or hone your skills in a caribbean paradise. Zizoos guide to sailing in the british virgin islands. Sailing around the british virgin islands was a once in a lifetime experience. Known as a world sailing hotspot, the british virgin islands bvi are located in the northeast caribbean, part of an archipelago of over 60 islands. Sailing in the british virgin islands bvi means warm weather, steady trade winds and cobalt blue waters. Sailing in the british virgin islands 7 night journey british virgin islands comprised of over 60 beautiful islands, very few of which are inhabited, this magical destination offers some of the best sailing, snorkelling and diving in the world, making it perfect for water babies. I have just returned from a weeks sailing trip with intrepid. The british virgin islands is made up of more than 60 inhabited and uninhabited islands, the largest of which, tortola, is visible from the u. Sailing british virgin islands with beautiful islands, a lively party atmosphere and genuine caribbean welcome from locals, these islands are popular for good reason. If you are sailing south to the leewards we include a section on passages from the.
Sailing in the british virgin islands leg 4 may 2012. She epitomizes classic elegance and graceful style and has been an icon along the east coast in summer and in the. The british virgin islands locally known as natures little secrets, are easily the best sailing destination in the caribbean, and arguably one of the best in the world. Luxury sailing vacations in the british virgin islands on. The british virgin islands bvi have been called the sailing capital of the world by many sources. Get your own private ensuite cabin and have lots of fun and get handson sailing as we pack in as many stunning islands as we can during the trip. Located in road town on tortola, the capital of the british virgin islands, the moorings bvi base is abuzz with sailing and power boating activity.
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