Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
chartering a boat
When to Go
Early December offers good weather and wind, and it's right before the peak-season crowds
arrive, so there's plenty of room to drop anchor in the mooring fields.
April is the transition time from winter's big winds to spring's more gentles breezes, plus
it's regatta season.
Best Anchorages
The Baths, Virgin Gorda
(
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) World-famous otherworldly rocks
White Bay, Jost Van Dyke
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) Groovy beach bars and people-watching
Norman Island
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) Pirates and scallywags at the local bars
Websites
BVI Charter Yacht Society
(
www.bvicrewedyachts.com
) Lists companies and prices.
Virgin Islands Charter Yacht League
(
www.vicl.org
) The USVI equivalent.
American Sailing Association
(
www.american-sailing.com
) Links to reputable sailing
schools worldwide.
