How much gas does a power boat use?

If you charter a power boat in the British Virgin Islands, you are going to use a lot more gas than a sail boat. How much should you budget for it? These people discuss how much fuel they used on a Moorings 474. It sounds like between 107-150 gallons/week depending on how far you go [...]

How much does it cost to charter a sailboat in the British Virgin Islands?

The price of a sailing trip to the British Virgin Islands can vary tremendously. Cost can vary from a couple of thousand to tens of thousands.  How much a sailing trip to the BVI will cost you depends on: Travel – your airfare to the British Virgin Islands will be a big part of your [...]

Should I buy a charter sail boat?

Owning a sailboat in the British Virgin Islands seems like the ultimate dream. However, it’s not always the cheapest way to go sailing. I’ve run the numbers a lot of different ways, a lot of different times and I’ve decided that owning a charter boat makes sense in three situations: You sail a lot. If [...]