One of the hardest things for new charterers to figure out is which yacht charter company to go with. There are many reputable charter companies in the British Virgin Islands, and choosing one can be challenging, especially when you can’t visit their office and see their boats in person. First off, there is no single […]
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Read about recent trips to the British Virgin Islands! Read this very detailed report about what a trip to the BVI is like especially if you are wondering what a trip is really like. Sailing the British Virgin Islands, Day 1. Sailing the British Virgin Islands, Day 2. Sailing the British Virgin Islands, Day 3,
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My three year old and I were reading a book on lizards last night and I learned that the Sphaerodactylus ariasae, the smallest lizard in the world, lives on the British Virgin Islands. It’s less than an inch long and was first discovered in 1965. You can read more about it or see more pictures.
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When you charter (i.e. rent) a sailboat, you will need to provision it. Provision \Pro*vi”sion\ To supply with food; to victual; as, to provision a garrison. [1913 Webster] There are three basic ways you can provision your boat for your sailing vacation: Charter company. Most charter companies will provision your sailboat for you. (At their
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Arriving in Tortola BVI Harbor. Ever wondered what Tortola looks like from one of those big cruise ships? NauticEd Student sailing experience in the BVI’s. Should you pay more for a newer, larger boat? I recommend paying more for a catamaran for their space. Whether you need to pay for newer equipment depends on whether
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Traveling to the British Virgin Islands (BVI) can be an adventure in itself, with two main options to consider. Whether you choose to fly directly to Tortola or to St. Thomas with a ferry connection, each route has its own advantages. Here’s a detailed guide to help you decide the best way to get to
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For $25,000 for the week, you can rent your own 3 person submarine, the Necker Nymph. It can also fly over water and comes with a certified pilot. In order to be able to rent it, you’ll need to rent Necker Island itself. That starts at $36,000 a night for up to 28 guests (with
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Scrub Island is a new resort scheduled to open in the British Virgin Islands this month. Local residents and sailors alike have been watching its slow progress over the last couple of years. Scrub Island has been targeting some of those vacationers with emails. The latest email I got promised a: “Ocean-View Room for $399
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BVI trip part 1: Jan 2010 (Some great pictures!) Trellis Bay Full Moon Party Pictures Caribbean Vacation Photo by by janusz l.
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The wreck of the Rhone, located off Salt Island in the British Virgin Islands, has just been named the top wreck dive of the year in the 2009 Reader's Choice Awards from Scuba Diving Magazine. Any conversations about wreck diving in the Caribbean usually begin and end with the RMS Rhone, off Salt Island. The
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