Bareboat Sailing British Virgin Islands

by mikeharmer on Apr 26, 2011

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Sailing Distant Oceans: British Virgin Islands Presented as the closing session of the 2011 Winter Sailing Seminars. Features many photos of sailing through the Caribbean.

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Bareboat Sailing British Virgin Islands — Presentation Transcript

Sailing Distant Oceans
British Virgin Islands
Copyright 2011 Mike Harmer Unsinkable2.com

Presentation Outline
Top 10 Reasons to Sail the BVI
Introduction to the British Virgin Islands
7 Day Itinerary – The Virtual Tour
From Lake Sailor to Bareboat Charterer
BVI Charter Companies
For More Information

#10 “Carribean-blue” Water

#9 Tradewinds !!

#8 Ideal Sailing Grounds

#7 Culture Built Around Sailors

#6 Easy Access

#5 Snorkel & Dive From Your Boat

#4 Beaches

#3 History

#2 Weather

#1 SailingCapitol of the World

Caribbean Sea

BVI Map

Brief History
Arawak
Carib
Colonization
Pirates
Plantations
Emancipation
Today

Virtual Charter: 7 Day Itinerary

Day 1: Norman Island
2 hour sail
Snorkel the Indians and the Caves
Anchor in The Bight
Dinner at Pirates Cove

Day 2: Sopers Hole & Cane Garden Bay
2 hour sail to Sopers Hole
Lunch at Pussers
Explore Sopers Hole shops & spa
2 hour sail to cane Garden Bay
Beach, Sunset
Dinner at beachside grills

Day 3: Jost Van Dyke
1 hour sail to Sandy Cay
Explore uninhabited island
Sail to Manchioneel Bay
Lunch/Dinner at Foxy’s Taboo
Hike to Bubbly Pool
Explore tidal areas and snorkel

Day 4: Bitter End Yacht Club
6 hour sail to North Sound on Virgin Gorda
Dinner at Saba Rock
Bitter End Yacht Club
Biras Hill
Swimming, reading on the beach

Day 5: Marina Cay, Trellis Bay
4 hour sail
Enter the “Gangway”
Moor at Marina Cay or Trellis Bay
Best Dinner/Dessert: Marina Cay
Best Appetizers: Last Stand Resort
Shops along Trellis Bay

Day 6: Baths, Fallen Jerusalem
1 hour pre-sunrise sail
Explore the Baths
Sail to Fallen Jerusalem
2 hour sail to Maya Cove
Anchor for the night
Barbecue, swim, snorkel

Day 7: Peter Island
3 hour sail to Great Harbour, Peter Island
Snorkel the cliffs along the shore
Walk to Deadman Bay
Dinner at Oceans 7 Beach Club
1 hour sail back to charter base
Dinner at Fort Burt Hotel

From Lake Sailor to Charter Captain
Experience
Certification
Sailing Skills
Navigation Skills
Big Boat Operations

Charter Companies
1st Tier: e.g. Moorings, Sunsail
Pros: charter base, hundreds of boats, brand new boats, worldwide locations, bigger staff, ownership program
Cons: Cost
2nd Tier: Many options (e.g. Conch Charters)
Pros: Lower cost, employee-owned
Cons: “Older” boats, small staff, BVI only
My Experience with Conch

Questions?
Mike Harmer
skipper@unsinkable2.com
blog.unsinkable2.com
Charter Companies
www.ConchCharters.com
Presentation and Photos
Copyright 2011 Mike Harmer

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