Sailing the BVI is a hard life. The weather is gorgeous; the water clear; the beers cold and the rum plentiful. The reason people come back time and time again though is because there is just so much to do. As part of our 20th birthday celebrations, we have tried to name our favourite activities. It was a tricky job at times but this is what we decided on, in no specific order… Visit the Baths at Virgin Gorda – where else to start?! Follow the trail through the boulders to Devils Bay, ... Read More »
de Moor Dauntless is a Unique Caribbean Experience
Sailing our de Moor Dauntless Isara 50 is a unique Caribbean experience. The skippered charter is a phenomenal way to see some of the world’s most gorgeous seas in ultimate comfort. The de Moor Dauntless is exceptionally well constructed with beautiful finishing and all the features any sailor could need to make their trip a once in a lifetime experience. Her skipper, captain Mike John, knows the BVI intimately and can take you to your favorite spots and many other unknown hideouts. His ... Read More »
There Was Quite a Celebration For Our 20th Anniversary!
So, the anniversary celebrations are over! A month of looking back at 20 years of BVI Yacht Charters has whizzed by in a flash. Guests joined in the merriment by enjoying the complimentary champagne on board all June charters and also by booking the heavily discounted charters on offer. The staff got fully involved with special t-shirts donned, speeches, cakes, a violinist, a DJ and a delicious meal for 44 at La Cabernet. It was a wonderful evening with some great dancing, none of ... Read More »
Epic Trip Report
The purpose of this post is to help anyone that is on the fence about taking the adventure of a life time. My advice: Invest in the training, plan, plan, plan, show a ton of respect to the sea (and other sailors), and go for it! Our BVI Sailing Experience Feb 2013: My wife Julia and I took a 7 day live aboard sailing class through Blue Water Sailing School out of Red Hook (USVI). During the week, we completed the following ASA courses: 101,103,104, and 106. Capt. Dick Dawson was our ... Read More »
Cooper Island Completes their Expansion
Cooper Island is conveniently located an easy day’s sail from our base in Road Town. Several of the BVI’s top attractions are within the next day’s sail: the Wreck of the Rhone, The Baths, The Dogs and even Norman Island downwind. So, Cooper Island has long been a popular first night stop for BVI Yacht Charter guests. This year there are even more reasons to visit Cooper Island and the Cooper Island Beach Club. The resort has just completed a terrific expansion. The Sea Grape ... Read More »