{"id":74241,"date":"2022-06-21T16:44:27","date_gmt":"2022-06-21T20:44:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sailingworld.com\/?p=74241"},"modified":"2023-05-07T00:02:23","modified_gmt":"2023-05-07T04:02:23","slug":"its-all-there-in-bvi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sailingworld.com\/sailboats\/its-all-there-in-bvi\/","title":{"rendered":"It\u2019s all there in the BVI"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\n From the consistent sailing conditions to the abundance of gorgeous anchorages and beach bars, this place was made for cruisers.<\/span>\n British Virgin Islands<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t <\/figcaption>\n <\/section>\n\t\t\n\n\n

The British Virgin Islands<\/a> are at the top of many sailors\u2019 list of favorite charter destinations \u2014 and once you\u2019ve been, you\u2019ll understand why. From the consistent sailing conditions to the abundance of gorgeous anchorages and beach bars, this place was made for cruisers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tortola is the largest island in the group, and its main settlement, Road Town, is where you\u2019ll find several charter bases surrounding the large harbor; others are just a short cab ride away. There are grocery stores, bakeries and liquor stores near town for provisioning. Or better yet, have your charter company take care of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether it\u2019s your first charter in these islands or they are an annual destination, the BVI doesn\u2019t disappoint, and you can tailor your experience to your preferences. Love snorkeling and diving? Make sure that underwater hot spots like the wreck of the RMS Rhone and reefs at the Indians and the Dogs are on your itinerary. Want to stay up until the wee hours? Check out a full moon party at Trellis Bay or Bomba\u2019s Surfside Shack. Love sailing? Include a jaunt to Anegada during your trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most BVI charters last a week, which is enough time to enjoy several of the islands, but if you can swing 10 days or more, go for it! Leaving from Road Town, a typical route heads counter\u00adclockwise through the islands, with most of the sailing in the protected waters of Sir Francis Drake Channel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Bight at Norman Island is an easy first-night destination. There are moorings and plenty of room to anchor, although if you don\u2019t enjoy late-night crowds, choose a spot away from the William Thornton (aka Willy T\u2019s), a floating bar and restaurant anchored in the southwest corner of the Bight. Ready to jump in the water? Be sure to check out the caves nearby at Treasure Point and the reef at Pelican Island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Farther up Drake Channel, the Baths at Virgin Gorda are a fun place to explore \u2014 be sure to arrive early to secure a mooring \u2014 and there are cool photo ops among the giant boulders. An ideal spot to relax midcharter, Virgin Gorda\u2019s North Sound is home to the Bitter End Yacht Club, Saba Rock and the Leverick Bay Resort and Marina, all good choices for a drink or meal ashore. North Sound itself offers well-protected, flat water that is perfect for trying out any water toys you might have aboard. Next, if conditions are good and you\u2019re up for a sail, you can head out to Anegada, known for killer sunsets and lobster dinners on the beach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you\u2019re sailing back from Anegada or over from North Sound, stop for lunch and a snorkel at Monkey Point, Guana Island, and then pick up a mooring for the night at Cane Garden Bay. This postcard-\u00adperfect bay is the place to go for live music, and for a real taste of the BVI, there are tours and tastings at the Callwood Rum Distillery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you love beach bars, Jost Van Dyke has some of the best, from Foxy\u2019s at Great Harbour to the Soggy Dollar at White Bay. A \u00adquieter \u00adevening can be had anchored off picturesque Little Jost Van Dyke. Wrap up your week in the BVI with a night either at Peter Island or Cooper Island, and you\u2019ll be well \u00adpositioned for an easy sail back to Road Town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n The Bitter End Yacht Club, on Virgin Gorda, offers sailors plenty of ways to relax.<\/span>\n Jen Brett<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t <\/figcaption>\n <\/section>\n\t\t\n\n\n

What to know if you go<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Climate:<\/strong>\u00a0The BVI has a tropical climate with temperatures that vary little throughout the year. On average, the rainiest months are September through November, and the \u00addriest are February and March.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winds:<\/strong> During the winter months, the trade winds are northeasterly at about 15 to 20 knots, though from December to mid-\u00adJanuary, there may be periods of \u201cChristmas winds,\u201d which can blow 25 to 30 knots for days at a time. In the summer months, the trades are more southeasterly at 10 to 15 knots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sailing level:<\/strong> Steady breezes and easy navigation on mostly protected waters make the BVI an ideal spot for a first bareboat charter. Although moorings are plentiful, they fill up quickly in the high season, so skippers should be well adept at anchoring.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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