A 60 foot ketch daysailing skippered for up to six passengers from st. Virgin islands and the british virgin islands they offer a range of attractions best explored on the sailing vessel lucky me. There is no end to what you can see while sailing with virgin islands day sailing. The crystalclear turquoise waters of st thomas and st john in the us virgin islands, and the chain of islands that make up the british virgin islands are unmatched. Believed to be written about british virgin islands. Sailing in the british virgin islands leg 4 may 2012 leg 4. Book and sail for a fractin of the cost and book a single cabin. Sailing in the british virgin islands leg 5 may 2012 leg 5. Sailing the cosmos offers sailing charters in the virgin islands out of sapphire beach. Whether you want to enjoy the privacy of your own vessel as a romantic retreat or share your island adventure with family or a group of friends, a crewed all inclusive catamaran charter.
This guide was outstanding gave thorough information about anchoring, mooring and. Catamaran cruise shared charters virgin island sailing. John, jost van dyke, tortola, virgin gorda, anegada and all the smaller islands in between. Charter yacht s monohull sailboat, catamaran, and motor yacht charters with crew or bareboat, are available for sailing vacations throughout the caribbean, bahamas and around the world. 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. The indians, the caves, the bight in norman island this is the video logbook of our sailing trip in the british virgin islands on.
Sail the virgin islands swim with turtles, snorkel and dive some of the most colorful reefs in the world, and beach hop your way around worldfamous beach bars accessible only by boat. Virgin islands sailing academy is an asa affiliated sailing school. My family has bareboat chartered in other locations before, but was our first trip to the bvi. A section of the site has been dedicated to both yacht charter and island ecology. Virgin islands sailing vacations sailboat virgin islands. Your vacation in the virgin islands isnt complete without a day or more on the water with island sailing tours. The best sailing books to read on vacation the moorings. Buy the cruising guide to the virgin islands 19th edition, 2020 by simon scott, published by cruising guide. This book has great, uptodate information on just about every spot in the bvi. Cast off with the virgin islands premier sailing charter. In spring and summer the winds slack off to 1018 knots, although this can still be a nice time to sail. Sailing charters in the virgin islands hachette book group. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. If you are sailing south to the leewards we include a section on.
The perfect sailing conditions of the british virgin islands make them the ideal destination for sailors of all abilities. The bight in norman island, manchioneel bay in cooper island this is the video logbook of our sailing trip in the british virgin. Sailing in the british virgin islands for 10 days day 1. 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. Jun 29, 2012 sailing in the british virgin islands leg 4 may 2012 leg 4. Charter operations provide trips from a halfday to many weeks, power or sail, crew or uncrewed. Sailing the british virgin islands samantha browns. This is the start to a 10day blog series sailing on a lagoon 450 with the yacht charter company bvi yacht charters based in road town, british virgin islands. The 20192020 sailors guide to the windward islands. Catamaran charter guests can visit a different island every day and explore the natural beauty and first class sailing. Between puerto rico and the anegada passage are the virgin islands, one of the worlds most compact cruising areas.
Virgin islands sailing academy is based in the us virgin islands and operates as an american sailing association affiliated sailing school since 20. After 36 years in print, this book continues to be the best selling cruising guide to the windward islands. If you are sailing south to the leewards we include a section on passages from the virgins to the leeward islands. Nov 01, 2019 the bvi has over 60 islands, crystal clear waters and gentle tropical winds, making it one of the top sailing destinations in the world. Samantha goes sailing around the historic british virgin islands with capt.
Lying a 45 mile chain, the main islands are mainly mountainous, with a maze of passages between them and indented every few miles by a tempting cove or bay. The cruising guide to the virgin islands bookharbour. British virgin islands sailing lessons sailing school. It costs less and is easier to start your sailing class in. The bvi has over 60 islands, crystal clear waters and gentle tropical winds, making it one of the top sailing destinations in the world. I purchased this book prior to a sailing trip through 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. Or book a full day, get married on the bough of the boat, and start honeymooning in paradise. This guide was outstanding gave thorough information about anchoring, mooring and also activities and amenities to enjoy on the various islands. Sailing the british virgin islands tortola to tortola by.
Imagine sailing the caribbean in your own sailing charter, island hopping the days away in the virgin islands. Sailing virgins is unreal worth every penny and more. Delight in the allinclusive service of a professional. Our entire family agrees that our sailing trip in the virgin islands on freedom was the best vacation ever. There was a need for comprehensive guides to aid cruisers and charterers exploring the caribbean island chain. The bow of the boat offers relaxing seating with bean bag chairs for breezy tanning or intense turtle, dolphin and whale watching. Laidback and lowkey, the bvis are flatout gorgeous to sail and explore. Take a look at this fun video and youll see the colgates sitting on a moorings 4800, one of the 39. Book a bvi crewed yacht charter to experience the thrill of sailing the british virgin islands on a luxury motor yacht. For her first stop in virgin gorda, samantha plants coconut trees in spring bay as part of the seeds of love initiative.
Join us as we explore the most breathtaking locations around the virgin islands. Enjoy easy lineof sight navigation, deep water sailing and steady breezes as you learn to sail or hone your skills in a caribbean paradise. Jester sailing adventures virgin islands jester sailboat. Road town 284 4948917 day charters between the british virgin islands on a 32 renegade open fisherman. She epitomizes classic elegance and graceful style and has been an icon along the east coast in summer and in the. The best time for sailing in the virgin islands is winter novemberapril, when winds average 1520 knots from the northeast. The cruising guide to the virgin islands, 2020 edition this special 19th edition of cruising guide to the virgin islands is a posthurricane edition. Sailing virgins runs internationally recognized adventure sailing courses in the caribbean.
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 around the british virgin islands was a once in a lifetime experience. Snorkel among tropical fish, vibrant coral and grazing sea turtles at turtle cove in the buck island national wildlife refuge. The british virgin islands are among the worlds most popular sailing destinations and you only have to look around to understand why. Dedicated to people in their 20s and 30s, sailing virgins is the highest rated, best sailing academy in the caribbean tripadvisor 2018. Sailing the british virgin islands tortola to tortola by g. As i looked through the virgin anchorages book, there was no additional information in it, and it was the same.
Call 8884547015 to book your caribbean sailing vacation with us today. You can also use a charter yacht broker such as swift yacht charters 5086471554 or ed hamilton and co. Sy arwen is a spacious monohull sailing yacht with plenty of room. 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 year round.
Luxury sailing vacations in the british virgin islands on. Boutique sailing at its best, discerning guests will enjoy firstclass, luxury amenities and service during a memorable day on the water exploring the virgin islands. You can bring your book, if youd like to read, and dont forget your. Enjoy firstclass accommodation and excellent services, served by a professional crew with local knowledge to show you the sights and the wonders of the bvi.
There was always something new, different and exciting to do every dayfor every member of our family. Sailing in the british virgin islands leg 4 may 2012. Create timeless memories as you experience spectacular sailing. The guide to diving and snorkeling in the british virgin islands. Catamaran charter guests can visit a different island every. Then, have a pain killer and relax on the white sandy beaches of honeymoon bay on water island, perhaps one of the most beautiful bays in the virgin islands. Asas british virgin islands tour on the mega yacht. Come to our bvi sailing school in the sailing capital of the world. Check out my facebook live session i did all about the bvi episode.
On this trip, i stretched my abilities, and explored a world where community and solitude create the ultimate opportunity for wanderlust. The best way to enjoy the virgin islands is by boat. Virgin islands sailing academy american sailing association. Sailing in the british virgin islands leg 5 may 2012. The virgin islands are known for their calm, turquoise blue waters, endless sandy beaches, idyllic anchorages, laidback island atmosphere and friendly people. Want to learn more about what happened behind the scenes on this episode. With crystal clear waters and balmy trade winds yearround, the british virgin islands are a pristine playground brimming with adventure. When planning a sailing trip, preparing and planning is not only half the fun. British virgin islands sailing school learn to sail. It costs less and is easier to start your sailing class in red hook, st. Since 1973, offshore sailing school has been the official sailing school for the moorings, the worlds premier bareboat, power and crewed yacht charter company. Arabella is one of the most beautiful sailing yachts in the world.
After 36 years in print, this book continues to be the best selling cruising guide to. If you are sailing south to the leewards we include a section on passages from the. Lisa roland and learns sailing essentials while at sea. About the virgin islands the worlds best cruising ground. May 07, 2020 samantha goes sailing around the historic british virgin islands with capt. Imagine just you, your mate and close friends sailing away to a tropical harbor for an intimate ceremony to be legally united by a caribbean captain then toasting with champagne and hor doevers as the sun sets on the horizon. Bythecabin charters in the british virgin islands aboard. Bareboat charter companies british virgin islands charter companies. If you want to become a skipper, or just learn to sail so you can crew, mix an awesome sailing course in paradise with some great nights out. Inclusive of captain, chef, meals, open bar and watersports for 7 days. Martin, martinique, grenada, seychelles, thailand, tahiti, croatia or greece.
Catamarans are stable, beamy and large enough to offer all inclusiving by the cabin charters in the british virgin islands. This guide covers the virgin islands including all the u. Recommend this book for anyone sailing in the caribbean. Most boats are heavy displacement vessels with a lot of momentum. Sailing virgins is the only school to offer a beginner sailing course for people in their 20s and 30s.
The british virgin islands are a collection of 60 unspoiled islands that make a great 7 day sailing vacation. These were a few of my favorite island stops on a charter from the moorings. Let her know what day you want to go sailing, how many in your group, and if you have any time constraints or food requirements. As i looked through the virgin anchorages book, there was no additional information in it, and it was the same as the cruising guide. 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. About sailing in the virgin islands the worlds best. Tortola sailing school tortola sailing vacations offshore.
You will learn to sail, explore new places each day and night, and meet legendary people from all over the world all in one trip. Johns singing dog sailing luxury catamaran off cay is a topoftheline, spacious sailing catamaran with all of the accouterments expected of a firstclass charter. 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. This guide picks up where the cruising guide to the southern leeward islands ends and is revised and updated for 20192020. 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. Virgin island sailing offers hidden harbors, beaches, and dive spots. Sailing the british virgin islands samantha browns places. The best way is to click here to email, since she is usually out sailing during the day.
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. We teach and certify our students to asa standards, and teach the entire series of asa on the water classes, from beginner to advanced levels. Set sail into your new life together with a caribbean wedding in the virgin islands. Jul 08, 2012 sailing in the british virgin islands leg 5 may 2012 leg 5. Asas british virgin islands tour on the mega yacht arabella. Sailing the british virgin islands tortola to tortola is a guided small group trip that includes accommodation, meals and others.
Cruising guide to the virgin islands book by simon scott. In september of 2017, hurricane irma, a category 5 hurricane, passed through the virgin islands bringing destruction in its wake. British virgin islands luxury charters nicholson yacht. Virgin islands, contact the virgin islands charter yacht league 3407743944.
About the author cruising guide publications was created by simon and nancy scott while living aboard their sailboat in the british virgin islands, and later, working in the bareboat charter industry for twenty years. Ive always loved the people and places in this tropical oasis, but never in such a free and unencumbered way. We teach and certify our students to asa standards, and teach the entire series of asa on the water classes, from beginner to ocean passage making standards. If something unexpected happens to the yacht you book, vi sailing takes the responsibility to find a comparable yacht and will pay up to 20% of your original price towards the new yacht.
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