British Virgin Islands - Spring Sailing

Day 1 – Welcome to the Caribbean!

As the airplane door opens you smell the ocean, feel the sun, see the palm trees and suddenly realise that this is paradise even though it is the middle of winter.

Take a taxi to the marina in Road Town (Wickham’s Cay). We will greet you upon arriving at the marina. The yachts will be available from 6pm. Until then we suggest that you explore the beaches, restaurants, shops and the slow rhythm of life in the West Indies. If you don’t like shopping we can arrange provisions for you! Otherwise it’s wise to go food shopping while you are waiting for the yacht.

In the evening, we will arrange a welcome dinner party in Road Town!

Day 2 – Peter Island – The Baths & Welcome Dinner

Sail to the southwest of Virgin Gorda to visit the Baths, the unusual rock formations that have created a famous snorkeling area and beach. This stop is a MUST and is very nice, especially if you make it all the way into Devil’s Bay. Make sure you bring your camera but put it in a water proof case as you will get wet while climbing around the giant boulders.

In the afternoon we sail towards Peter Island which is small and charming – a perfect time to enjoy a walk around the island or perhaps indulge yourself in the luxury spa!

In the evening the tables are set for Welcome Dinner & Drinks comprising of Caribbean food and drinks surrounded by palm trees listening to the waves breaking over the beach.

Day 3 – Jost van Dyke – Foxy’s & Soggy Dollar Bar

Enjoy a day of beautiful sailing towards Jost van Dyke and White Bay. This is the home of 3 charming bars:

• Soggy Dollar Bar – home of the Painkiller drink known the world over.
• Ivan’s Stress Free Bar – speaks for itself!
• Gertrudes – simply charming. Grab a beer in the bar and sit down right on the beach.

In the afternoon we move to Great Harbour where Foxy’s Bar is – here we will stay the night. Foxy’s normally offer live Caribbean Music and wild parties. You just know we will take over the bar!

For New Year’s: People travel all over the world to celebrate “Old Year’s Night” as the local people call it. This night is amazing and counted as a top destination in the world. Imagine celebrating New Year’s in your flip flops under bare skies with live reggae music all night long.

Day 4 – Marina Cay

Sleep in during the morning before we head on to Sandy Spit on the east end of Jost van Dyke for a morning swim. During the day we will sail along the north side of Tortola towards Marina Cay which is a tiny little island with a nice restaurant and bar. Pusser’s restaurant and shop offer great Rum! The coral behind the island has terrific snorkeling. Marina Cay has a spectacular view from the hilltop where we will organise dinner & drinks. If the weather allows we will do a traditional raft with all the boats on this night!

Day 5 – Anegada – Beach Heaven

After a few hours of sailing north Anegada will appear as a mirage on the ocean. At it’s highest point this island measures 8.5m above sea level and is the second largest island in the whole of the BVI. The New York Times recently announced Anegada as one of the top beaches in the whole Caribbean – that’s where we are heading. The yachts will be moored at buoys on the south side of the island, which is the only way to enter given the massive coral reef surrounding the whole island. At Cow Wreck Beach we will organise the best sunset beach party of your life! A lobster BBQ combined with live Caribbean music just by the most amazing beach ever. Watch the waves break at the coral reef while sipping on a Carib beer with your feet in the water.

Day 6 – Virgin Gorda – Bitter End Yacht Club

Sail south to the north part of Virgin Gorda. On the way there you might want to go for a stop outside Necker Island Sir Richard Branson’s private island. Around the corner in North Sound we will stay at anchor outside Bitter End Yacht Club. This is an exclusive resort where a room is around $1000 per night at this time of the year. We will organise a dinner at the resort followed by late night drinks and music in the Bitter End Bar.

The North Sound is an ideal place to relax, snorkel, hike ashore and enjoy other water sports.

Day 7 – Norman Island & Willie T’s

In the morning we will sail away along Sir Francis Drake Channel and head for Norman Island – “Treasure Island”, an old hangout for pirates. “The Caves” offer spectacular snorkeling, with stunning coral and fish.

After dinner and rum drinks at Pirate’s Bight restaurant on the beach, spend the rest of the night at the Willie T’s – a 30m schooner that is now a legendary bar that hosts amazing parties all night!