In the British Virgin Islands, the sea and its many pleasures are never far away. Islands of all sizes dot the crystal blue waters, creating one of the world's most varied and beautiful sailing grounds. Dozens of charter boats from bareboats to luxury crewed yachts cruise the waters offering a myriad of ways for sailing the BVI. The many delights of visiting the islands' peaceful anchorages, beach bars and waterside restaurants are easily accessible, but unless you plan to swim ashore, you will need to use the inflatable dinghy that comes with your charter. By being smart how you use it, the dinghy can be a source of great fun while sailing the BVI.Check It Out Before You Leave If you have chartered a sailboat before, you know that an employee from the charter company will spend considerable time during the boat briefing going over your yacht, but perhaps make .. more»

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Through our industry partner, Rob Swain Sailing School, we're pleased to offer customized sailing courses for our charter guests. All the below courses can be booked on any of our bareboats. The rates below are exclusive of bareboat rental fee and all extras (provisioning, CDW...).1- Live Aboard CruisingThis course is designed to instill complete confidence in captaining a multihull sailboat 38'- 50'. Mixed in with all of the facets to bareboat cruising is a different anchorage every night and ideal sailing conditions. This course combines the US Basic cruising and the US bareboat cruising certifications.Tuition rates: $355 pp for 1-2 people + Instructors' fee of $170/day plus meals and gratuity Includes texts, logbook and exam certification fees To add a 3rd or 4th person $110 pp supplementRecommended time for completion: 5-7 daysPrerequisite: Basic Keelboat2- Cruising CatamaranCatamarans are the growing boat of choice for many as they offer spaciousness, comfort and .. more»

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