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Bare boat charters in the BVI
Posted on 6/14/16 at 1:38 pm
Posted on 6/14/16 at 1:38 pm
Group of friends and I are looking into getting a bare boat sail charter in the BVI. Has anyone on here every done it? Just looking for general info and/or tips?
TIA
TIA
This post was edited on 6/14/16 at 1:39 pm
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Posted on 6/14/16 at 1:43 pm to Adam4LSU
Everyone I've talked to that chartered in the BVI loved it. There may not be a better grouping of islands in the world to do this in.
Posted on 6/14/16 at 1:46 pm to Adam4LSU
Sail or power? Monohull or catamaran? How many people?
Sailing level of most?
Sailing around the BVIs is a fantastic way to spend a week. The Moorings and Sunsail are 2 of the bigger options down there.
Sailing level of most?
Sailing around the BVIs is a fantastic way to spend a week. The Moorings and Sunsail are 2 of the bigger options down there.
Posted on 6/14/16 at 1:48 pm to BlackenedOut
Sail/cat
Probably up to 6 of us
We are about to start taking Asa courses. We all have a ton of boating knowledge just none sailing
Probably up to 6 of us
We are about to start taking Asa courses. We all have a ton of boating knowledge just none sailing
This post was edited on 6/14/16 at 1:50 pm
Posted on 6/14/16 at 2:35 pm to Adam4LSU
Count me in
Posted on 6/14/16 at 3:28 pm to Adam4LSU
Cat is "easier" to sail but if no one is really all that experienced at sailing, would recommend getting a charter captain. Will only increase incremental cost a tad, you will have way less responsibility, and be able to get some sailing lessons. Plus the captain will have tons of local knowledge.
Of course, you can wing it also as its not like you cant just motor sail from port to port.
Of course, you can wing it also as its not like you cant just motor sail from port to port.
Posted on 6/14/16 at 6:39 pm to Adam4LSU
We use Voyage Charters out of Tortola. There is a forum called travel talk online with a lot of information you should check out. I assume since you are asking about bareboating that you or one other going is an experienced sailor. We haven't had to use a captain, but if he is anything like the rest of the locals I'm sure he would show you a good time.
Posted on 6/14/16 at 7:00 pm to Tygra
used Virgin Traders two summers in a row first for 7 days then for 14. GREAT experience.Want to do it once more while I can.
Posted on 6/14/16 at 7:01 pm to RetiredTiger
are any of these suggested places ok for non sailors?
Posted on 6/14/16 at 7:29 pm to Buck Dancer
They are. You can look at pricing with a captain and you can add a cook if you wish. You can also get a crewed boat but that really gets $$$$.
Posted on 6/14/16 at 7:44 pm to VABuckeye
Soggy Dollar Bar
Willie T
Run to Anegada...................aaahhhh
Willie T
Run to Anegada...................aaahhhh
Posted on 6/14/16 at 8:18 pm to Drop4Loss
I'll be there in two weeks. But Virgin Gorda instead of Anegada. Stopping on Cooper Island for lunch.
Posted on 6/14/16 at 8:26 pm to VABuckeye
I've done the BVI's twice in the last three years. Both times aboard a 44 Cat. I highly recommend getting a captain for your first time.
Posted on 6/14/16 at 9:32 pm to nolaTiger24
I met the Sir Richard Branson last year at Cooper Island bar.
Yea, hes a cool dude. Was in a 60 RIB with quad 350's.... He ran over from Necker Island, which he owns.
Got a bud that has drank with him out at Anegada.
Yea, hes a cool dude. Was in a 60 RIB with quad 350's.... He ran over from Necker Island, which he owns.
Got a bud that has drank with him out at Anegada.
Posted on 6/15/16 at 7:24 am to Drop4Loss
Anegada is an amazing place but wouldnt recommend beginner sailors trying to get into that port without an experienced captain at the helm. That is a tricky approach.
Posted on 6/16/16 at 6:02 am to BlackenedOut
I just got back from my third bareboat trip here with my family. First two times, we got monohulls. This time we got a cat.
We are all experienced sailors and the first two trips were just direct family. This third trip, we had my brothers new wife and my girlfriend, so we decided to get the cat for more comfort. It is more comfortable in the fact that it doesn't heel over in the breeze much, and there is more space to spread out on deck.
We went through TMM yacht charters. If you don't know what you are doing, or don't have a good enough boating resume, the yacht charter company will force you to take a captain. A lot of the captains don't know much about sailing and will probably motor around most of the time.
We are all experienced sailors and the first two trips were just direct family. This third trip, we had my brothers new wife and my girlfriend, so we decided to get the cat for more comfort. It is more comfortable in the fact that it doesn't heel over in the breeze much, and there is more space to spread out on deck.
We went through TMM yacht charters. If you don't know what you are doing, or don't have a good enough boating resume, the yacht charter company will force you to take a captain. A lot of the captains don't know much about sailing and will probably motor around most of the time.
Posted on 6/16/16 at 6:12 am to elleshoo9
We started at the Indians for snorkeling, then to Soper's Hole for night 1.
Day 2 Sandy Cay, then to Great Harbor on Jost, taxied to Soggy Dollar. I recommend taxi there as White Bay can get very crowded on the weekend. If you want less touristy/American crowd at Soggy Dollar, go on a weekday.
Day 3 hit Sandy Spit, then up to Trellis Bay for the night.
Day 4 jumped over to the Baths. It was crowded early in the morning. Either get there before 8 am, or wait until after noon for some moorings to open up. Stayed in Leverick Bay for the night.
Day 5 quick motor to Saba Rock. Spent two nights here, playing around with the Bitter End boats and having our generator fixed. Climbed the hill over the Bitter End YC for a great view of Eustatia Sound. Highly recommend this.
Day 6 sailed to Anegada. Rescued a monohul who was having engine issues in the approach. Spent the afternoon at Lobblolly beach, then lobster dinner at Anegada Reef Hotel. This is a must. Best lobster ever. After three trips here, I recommend two nights at Anegada to soak in the quiet beaches. Saw Branson on what was probably a billion dollar conference call, just sipping on a fresh coconut.
Day 7 Stopped in Spanish town for more provisions, then over to cooper for some snorkeling.
Day 8 Over to Salt Island, then Indians and the Bight.
Day 9 Returned to base.
Day 2 Sandy Cay, then to Great Harbor on Jost, taxied to Soggy Dollar. I recommend taxi there as White Bay can get very crowded on the weekend. If you want less touristy/American crowd at Soggy Dollar, go on a weekday.
Day 3 hit Sandy Spit, then up to Trellis Bay for the night.
Day 4 jumped over to the Baths. It was crowded early in the morning. Either get there before 8 am, or wait until after noon for some moorings to open up. Stayed in Leverick Bay for the night.
Day 5 quick motor to Saba Rock. Spent two nights here, playing around with the Bitter End boats and having our generator fixed. Climbed the hill over the Bitter End YC for a great view of Eustatia Sound. Highly recommend this.
Day 6 sailed to Anegada. Rescued a monohul who was having engine issues in the approach. Spent the afternoon at Lobblolly beach, then lobster dinner at Anegada Reef Hotel. This is a must. Best lobster ever. After three trips here, I recommend two nights at Anegada to soak in the quiet beaches. Saw Branson on what was probably a billion dollar conference call, just sipping on a fresh coconut.
Day 7 Stopped in Spanish town for more provisions, then over to cooper for some snorkeling.
Day 8 Over to Salt Island, then Indians and the Bight.
Day 9 Returned to base.
Posted on 6/16/16 at 11:33 am to elleshoo9
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If you don't know what you are doing, or don't have a good enough boating resume, the yacht charter company will force you to take a captain
Yeah, I've heard the same. 3 of us are planning on getting the first 3 ASA certifications all the way up to charter cert.
I've been told you have to have a pretty "extensive" boating resume if you don't have any certifications.
Posted on 6/16/16 at 11:56 am to Adam4LSU
Let's put it this way. My dad has chartered with no captain two or three times before with other companies. This time, we went with TMM charters and they put a captain on the boat for the first day.
It could also have been that my dad didn't fluff up his sailing resume enough.
It could also have been that my dad didn't fluff up his sailing resume enough.
Posted on 6/16/16 at 2:57 pm to elleshoo9
Do they confirm your resume? I mean how would it be verifiable unless they call?
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