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    • SAILING IN THE VIRGIN ISLANDS đŸš€

    Sailing in the Virgin Islands is a dream sailing vacation for sailors. The US Virgin Islands offer a great combination of sheltered bays. Blue waters, steady trade winds and short passages.

    Caneel Bay, Francis Bay, and Maho Bay are popular anchorages for overnight stays. The St. Thomas International Regatta in March of each year is known as the ́Crown Jewel ́of the Caribbean racing scene and attracts top boats and crews from around the world.

    However, boat charters are available to all and are a wonderful way of exploring all the many bays and coves away from the crowds.

     Sailing in the British Virgin Islands

    The British Virgin Islands- BVI- are one of the world’s premier sailing destinations and the largest island of Tortola is the sailing capital of the Caribbean. With steady trade winds, calm waters, protected bays, line of sight navigation and over 50 mostly uninhabited islands in the Caribbean.

    Tortola is the largest of the islands and is the yacht charter capital of the Caribbean. Throughout the BVI you will find sheltered harbors, beautiful white sand beaches, delicious local seafood and world class diving.

    Points to bear in mind to Sailing in the Virgin Islands

    1.Contact an expert in boat charters.

    A good boat charter company should have an extensive range of boats available for charter and should also offer services such as port transfers, reservation of moorings and  itinerary recommendations. Leave the administration to the experts and concentrate on enjoying your sailing vacation.

    Boatjump was formed to help sailors of all levels of experience to charter a private boat easily and quickly. Our online reservation system allows the user to search for and find their ideal boat at the best possible price and our regional experts are on hand to give you the best advice.

    Over 11,000 satisfied clients worldwide are our guarantee that your boat charter experience will be a great one. Our headquarters are located in Spain. We also have an office in Florida and operate in more than 500 ports around the world.

    2.What type of boat you would like to charter.

    Boats come in various types, the main ones being motor yachts, catamarans and sailboats. Do you need a bareboat or skippered boat?. Bareboat charters involve a person renting a boat and skippering it themselves.

    Skippered charter is with a captain and possibly crew. A catamaran usually has more cabin and deck space and is easier to navigate in small bays, this is a popular type of yacht for groups. Talk with the experts at the boat charter company to find out which type of boat is right for you.

    3.How long should you rent a boat for?

    If you are planning on sailing with a group, a day or a week,  then it is a good idea to agree a basic itinerary with everyone in advance of your trip.

    4.What size of sailboat should you charter?

    This will depend on the amount of people on the boat, but it is better to hire a boat with extra room for you and your companions than it is to rent a boat that you find is too small once you set sail. Yacht lengths range from 10 meters in length and a superyacht is over 24m.

    5.What time of year is the best for sailing in the Virgin Islands?

    The best winds for sailing are in December, January, February and the beginning of March. They are also the months with the most visitors.

    From late March through mid-June, the summertime heat/humidity has not set in. The water is still a little cold- less than 80 F- for swimming. June, July and August are the best for swimming friendly water temperature.

    In September and October, sailing can be great, 10 – 15 knot winds are the average, but almost all the strongest hurricanes occur during this time of year.

    A recommended weather page is the Intellicast  animated Caribbean satellite overview. It lets you see exactly what you are dealing with and If you want to check out current wind conditions, visit Windfinder.

    Environment

    Here are some eco-friendly suggestions to help keep the local environment beautiful and clean:

    1. Do not use plastic plates, cutlery, glasses or single use plastic bags
    2. Buy gallons of water or use reuse bottles
    3. Never, ever drop anchor over a coral bed or touch or stand on it.
    4. Don’t dump waste into the sea
    5. Recycling is such a simple thing to do, but so many people don’t do it

    We hope that this short guide to sailing in the Virgin Islands will help you through the process, so you can make the best trip of you life.

     

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