I sailed by the gorgeous island of St John many times before I decided to deal with the hassle of clearing customs and immigration in a sailboat. It turned out not be much of a hassle at all. Here’s how to do it. From the USVI to the BVI You don’t need to clear out […]
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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 needed to figure out how to explain something to one of my crew. And I
The trouble with listing the top 10 things to do in the BVI is to keep the list to just 10 … A Pain Killer at the Soggy Dollar Bar. Or just hanging out at any of the bars on Jost Van Dyke‘s White Bay. Let the kids (big and small) jump on the trampoline.
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Planning your sailing itinerary in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) can be one of the most fun but also one of the most intimidating parts of your trip. Here’s a guide to help you get started: Key Tips for Planning Flexibility is Key: Plan an itinerary, but be prepared to change it based on how
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If you look at most people’s BVI sailing itineraries, you’ll discover that they sail counter clockwise around the islands. It is possible to sail either way, clockwise or counter clockwise, around Tortola. However, there are often swells on the north side of Tortola. By sailing counter-clockwise, you make sure that you are sailing with the
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