by Barry Monteiro
With deep channels and harbors between inviting green
islands and sandy cays, the British Virgin Islands are among
the finest sailing areas in the world. This makes it an
ideal vacation spot for anyone who loves the ocean, and
especially anyone who loves boats and boating.
There are very good reasons the British Virgin Islands are
so perfect for sailing. First, the weather is warm
year-round, with excellent trade winds blowing nearly
constantly up to 25 knots, and a little stronger in winter -
perfect for catching in sails. The islands are pocked with
little bays and small anchorage points ideal for anchoring
and snorkeling, swimming, or just enjoying the views of the
closely-placed islands. Because the archipelago is so dense
with islands, the waters stay exceptionally smooth, even
where the channels run deep - this is great not just for
sailing, but also for protecting the many beautiful reefs
scattered throughout.
There are dozens of tiny islands throughout the British
Virgin Islands. On those islands, you'll find sunlight
striking sugary sands that almost touch living reefs, a
perfect place to stage water sport excursions from
snorkeling to windsurfing. Though every water sport invented
has a place on the BVI, the real attraction here is the
yacht chartering. The British Virgin Islands hold the
largest fleet of charter yachts in the world, from the small
budget yachts to beautiful luxury yachts, all available for
you to charter with crew or bareboat.
It's a good thing you can rent a yacht, too; most of the
fifty islands that make up the BVI are inaccessible except
by water. Both Windward and Leeward islands offer a
remarkable variety of ecosystems for you to explore, from
the mountainous terrain of Treasure Island to the flat sands
of Dead Chest Cay, from sea caves to thick jungle.
Those mountains and valleys and beaches of the British
Virgin Islands are nearly unspoilt. Unlike many of the
islands in the Caribbean, the BVI aren't touristy or built
up with casinos and tall hotels. Often, you'll find the
towns and villages here lack even traffic lights and the
traffic to justify them. Instead, you'll find islands filled
with peace and beauty, quiet glorious sunsets and the
symphony of jungle birds drifting to the beaches nearby. You
can hear yourself think on the British Virgin Islands, a
rare treat in today's world.
This unspoiled quality is no accident. The government of the
British Virgin Islands has toiled for years, studying the
islands and the underwater ecosystems nearby, seeking ways
to protect and preserve the region while still allowing
humans to enjoy it. The National Parks Trust is the primary
agency administering the unspoiled sections of the BVI, and
they administer underwater parks throughout the islands and
cays. With many of the smaller cays inaccessible except by
water, there really is no better way to explore the region
than a bareboat yacht charter, allowing you to skip from
island to island at your leisure. With your own chartered
yacht, you can feel like a millionaire while observing one
of the most beautiful regions on earth.
Barry Monteiro travels extensively throughout the Caribbean.
Tortola and other British Virgin Islands are his favorite
places to go. He enjoys writing about his favorite subjects
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Title: BVI Sailing Fair Winds and Following Seas
Author: Barry Monteiro
Keywords: Tortola Sailing,Sailing,British Virgin Islands,BVI's,yacht charters,bareboat,luxury charters,chartering
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Category: Travel & Leisure:Boating
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