The reason this blog post is called “BVI Bound” is because we believe that once you’ve been to the BVI, you’ll be bound to go back. You’ll always be BVI Bound. We only get to visit every year or two, but we love planning and dreaming about it. We just booked our next trip! We […]
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I love this book: Virgin Anchorages. I’d highly recommend it to anyone going sailing in the Virgin Islands. I used to take all my sailing books with me. Just in case I needed to check something. Or in case I needed to figure out how to explain something to one of my crew. And I
If you want to use a cell phone while sailing in the BVI, you have a couple of options. Use your own phone. Your US phone will work in the BVI. You should call your carrier before hand to make sure you have international roaming turned on and to check on the rates. While this
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The trouble with listing the top 10 things to do in the BVI is to keep the list to just 10 … A Pain Killer at the Soggy Dollar Bar. Or just hanging out at any of the bars on Jost Van Dyke‘s White Bay. Let the kids (big and small) jump on the trampoline.
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When we charter a yacht in the BVI, we bring along these unusual, but very handy items. (They are also inexpensive and pack easily, so there’s no reason not to take them!) Water Bottles. We always carry a water bottle per person. Something unique. That way everyone has their bottle for the week that they
The last time we went sailing I debated whether or not to take my Kindle. Reasons to take it: I could carry all my books (usually five or so) in one little gadget. I could carry it in a waterproof case. (The paperback books get pretty dog eared and wet. With a Kindle you can
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Planning your sailing itinerary in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) can be one of the most fun but also one of the most intimidating parts of your trip. Here’s a guide to help you get started: Key Tips for Planning Flexibility is Key: Plan an itinerary, but be prepared to change it based on how
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If you look at most people’s BVI sailing itineraries, you’ll discover that they sail counter clockwise around the islands. It is possible to sail either way, clockwise or counter clockwise, around Tortola. However, there are often swells on the north side of Tortola. By sailing counter-clockwise, you make sure that you are sailing with the
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One of the hardest things for new charterers to figure out is which yacht charter company to go with. There are many reputable charter companies in the British Virgin Islands, and choosing one can be challenging, especially when you can’t visit their office and see their boats in person. First off, there is no single
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When you charter (i.e. rent) a sailboat, you will need to provision it. Provision \Pro*vi”sion\ To supply with food; to victual; as, to provision a garrison. [1913 Webster] There are three basic ways you can provision your boat for your sailing vacation: Charter company. Most charter companies will provision your sailboat for you. (At their
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