Virgin Anchorages
I love this book: Virgin Anchorages. I’d highly recommend it to anyone going sailing in the Virgin Islands. I used to take all my sailing books with me. Just in case I needed to check something. Or in case I…
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BVI Trip Reports, February 11-18, 2011
5 trips in one year! From BVI newbies to experts. Check out what they elected to do on their 4th trip. They don’t say much but they got a cook to go with them!
Ever worried you were going to flip your catamaran?
Ever worried you were going to flip your catamaran? This guy comes close! Ever wondered what it would be like to surf in a 50′ catamaran? This guy finds out!
How to use your VHF radio
The VHF radio is an important piece of equipment on your charter boat but hopefully the most important thing you’ll have to use it for is calling for restaurant reservations. Here’s how it works. You keep your VHF radio on…
Storing stuff between trips or during your trip
If you’d like to store stuff like snorkeling gear between trips to the BVI, you can use a storage place like Store-it BVI. For a price they’ll store your gear for a month or a year and even bring it…
Really basic sailing vocabulary
Although I’m the one that knows how to sail in our household, I’m not a stickler for nautical vocabulary. I’ve been known to say “grab that thingamajib” more than once. However, things go smoother if everyone has some basic words…
When to reef a catamaran
Many people learn to sail on a monohull and then charter a catamaran because of the additional room and stability they offer for a cruising vacation. As catamarans do not heel over (until you are in big trouble!), a common…
BVI Trip Reports, November 26 – December 2nd, 2010
Trip Reports: First Timer’s Trip Report. They start out with the full moon party at Trellis Bay! Trip Report – Sand Castle. A land based stay at Sand Castle on Jost van Dyke. Trip Report – Long. Great report from…
Where can I get a massage while I’m on my charter?
If you or someone else in your group really wants to stop for a massage or a facial during your sail around the British Virgin Islands, you have a number of choices. The Spa at Leverick Bay. There’s also a…
Restaurants in the BVI
You may plan to eat all your meals aboard during your charter in the British Virgin Islands, but if not, no worries. The BVI is full of some great restaurants with both character and good food. If you plan on…