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The British Virgin Islands (Tortola)
Yacht Charter in the British Virgin Islands (Tortola)
Protected waters, loads of water-related activities, modern marinas with full-service resorts and traditional islands are just some of the attractions that will meet you in the British Virgin Islands. Furthermore - it is also plus that the islands are convenient to reach by air. It is no wonder that the BVI is considered as the world's top sailing destination:
- Easy navigation
- The Baths at Virgin Gorda
- Marina Cay
- Snorkelling, diving and the wreck of The Rhone
- Anegada lobster
- The beach bars Foxy's, Soggy Dollar, Sugar Mill and Willie T
- Protected anchorages with mooring buoys
The British Virgin Islands consist of more than 25 paradise-islands - beautifully located in the central Caribbean Sea’s turquoise waters. Tortola, Jost Van Dyke, Virgin Gorda and Anegada are the largest and best-known islands in the group, while the smaller islands are perfect for day trips or overnight stays.
If you rent a quality yacht with Seatravel - your trip to the BVI can be as relaxed or as active as you want it to be - and can be adapted to suit all tastes and expectations. Here you´ll find beautiful white sandy beaches, luxurious beach resorts, sailor-friendly bars, fine restaurants, chic boutiques, great snorkelling and diving on coral reefs that teem with colourful life. A perfect blend, which is extremely popular among sailors, and a Caribbean adventure in the British Virgin Islands will be an amazing and unforgettable experience for you, your family and friends.
Sailing in the British Virgin Islands (Tortola)
A sailing holiday in the British Virgin Islands offers a unique combination of steady trade winds, sheltered waters with minimal tidal currents, very few unmarked hazards, great navigational aid, short hops to new anchorages (often only a few hours or even less) and protected bays and straits where it is easy and stress-free to drop anchor or pick up a buoy. Marinas, where you can re-supply with fuel and water, are never far away.
The trade winds generally blow with 10-20 knots most of the year and are very stable - making the British Virgin Islands perfect for inexperienced sailors. It is easy to make the most favourable rate on almost all passages as the islands offer pleasant sheltered sides and navigation is straightforward and simple.
Highlights
Many of the British Virgin Islands are mountainous remnants of long-extinct volcanoes, covered in remarkable shades of green, rise from the ocean floor. The natural wealth of the area includes majestic rock formations and breathtaking flooded caves. Here is a wealth of coral reefs and natural beauty is very much one of the reasons why sailors choose to spend their vacation in the British Virgin Islands. But the attractions of the country are also fun and varied - ranging from beach bars and luxury resorts to quiet authentic villages and exquisite shops on the islands
Your sailing itinerary at the British Virgin Islands is extremely flexible and the area presents a myriad of options for different pleasures that will be tailored to suit your expectations. It is possible to sail wherever the wind allows, drop anchor at a secluded anchorage and spend the day snorkelling, swimming, sunbathing, reading a book or walking on the beach. It is also possible to experience exciting sailing without moving far away from the pleasures of civilization, and you are always within convenient distance of marinas, the possibility of gourmet dinners at great restaurants, interesting shops and sightseeing in charming villages. Most sailors choose a travel plan that combines the best of both worlds: secluded anchorages and beautiful sunsets, luxury at the sophisticated resorts and relaxed fun at one of the famous beach bars.
Highlights
Tortola, Road Town (Sunsail)
Sunsail base - On the south of Tortola, a little outside of Road Town, lies the harbor of Wickham's Cay II, where Sunsail is based.
Read moreRoad Town, Tortola (Moorings)
Moorings base - The base on Tortola is located in Wickhams Cay.
Read moreHodges Creek, Tortola (Dream Yacht Charter)
Dream Yacht Charter base - On the southeastern part of Tortola on the British Virgin Islands
Read moreRoad Town, Tortola (Footloose)
Footloose base - På den sydlige del af Tortola, lidt udenfor Road Town, ligger havnen Wickhams Cay II, hvor Footloose har base.
Read moreTortola Village Cay Marina (Navigare)
Navigare base - Welcome to the new base on Village Cay Marina.
Read moreTortola, Road Town (Moorings Powerboat)
Moorings base - Basen på Tortola ligger i Wickhams Cay, som I finder på den sydlige del af Tortola.
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Tortola, Road Town (Sunsail)
Tortola, Road Town (Sunsail)
Road Town, Tortola (Moorings)
Road Town, Tortola (Moorings)
Hodges Creek, Tortola (Dream Yacht Charter)
Hodges Creek, Tortola (Dream Yacht Charter)
Road Town, Tortola (Footloose)
Road Town, Tortola (Footloose)
Tortola Village Cay Marina (Navigare)
Tortola Village Cay Marina (Navigare)
Tortola, Road Town (Moorings Powerboat)
Tortola, Road Town (Moorings Powerboat)
The British Virgin Islands
|
Month |
°C Max |
°C Min |
Avg. precipitation (mm) |
Avg. Water temp. (°C) |
Avg. wind (m/s) |
|
January |
28 |
24 |
76 |
25 |
NE 7,5-12,5 |
|
February |
28 |
24 |
50 |
25 |
E 7,5-12,5 |
|
March |
28 |
24 |
50 |
26 |
E 7,5-12,5 |
|
April |
29 |
25 |
76 |
27 |
E 7,5-12,5 |
|
May |
30 |
26 |
101 |
28 |
SE 7,5-10 |
|
June |
31 |
27 |
76 |
28 |
SE 7,5-10 |
|
July |
31 |
27 |
76 |
29 |
SE 7,5-10 |
|
August |
31 |
27 |
127 |
29 |
SE 7,5-10 |
|
September |
31 |
27 |
127 |
29 |
SE 2,5-7,5 |
|
October |
31 |
27 |
101 |
28 |
SE 2,5-7,5 |
|
November |
29 |
26 |
127 |
28 |
NE 2,5-10 |
|
December |
28 |
24 |
101 |
27 |
NE 7,5-2,5 |
