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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
BVI trip part 1: Jan 2010 (Some great pictures!) Trellis Bay Full Moon Party Pictures Caribbean Vacation Photo by by janusz l.
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…
