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British Virgin Islands

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The British Virgin Islands were made for sailing holidays. How else can you explore the 60 or so unspoilt islands, islets and cays?

Come and see for yourself why the BVI is the most popular area in the Caribbean for sailing holidays. Perfect sailing conditions and sheltered passages round the islands make yacht charter in the BVI a delight for all levels of sailors wanting to relax in a Caribbean paradise.

Where can I sail in the British Virgin Islands?

Tortola                    

Whatever your sailing experience you’ll love a sailing holiday in the BVI where a couple of hours sailing in the warm steady tradewinds will take you to your next idyllic anchorage. There are dozens of white sandy beaches and hidden coves for you to discover. An amazing variety of underwater life and the warm crystal-clear sea make snorkelling off your yacht a delight. A swim before breakfast is a pleasure.

There’s so much to do on your yacht charter holiday in the BVI. Drop anchor in a secluded cove one day and at the busy Bitter End Yacht Club the next. Swim above coral gardens and dive on sunken shipwrecks. Hike up Spy Glass Hill, an old pirate lookout, and beachcomb on miles of white sand.

It’s a great place to have fun, whether your idea of a good time is a candlelit meal at Brandywine Bay or dancing till dawn at Foxy’s on Jost van Dyke. There’s usually a cabaret act at the Last Resort and there’s always fresh lobster on the menu at Anegada. Come and see for yourself why the BVI is the popular area for sailing holidays in the Caribbean and why clients return year after year.

Wherever you sail in the BVI you are within easy contact of the base on Tortola should you need help or advice during your yacht charter. Experienced sailors will relish the steady winds that guarantee enjoyable sailing. A trip to Anegada will test your navigational skills.
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Why not add a few days on the beach before or after your yacht charter in the BVI? Click here for Sail & Stay hotels in the Caribbean

We sent Clive Loughlin of Sailing Today magazine on a Sail & Stay Holiday in the BVI combining a bareboat yacht charter of a Beneteau 323 from Nanny Cay Marina and a land-based stay at the super-luxurious Bitter End Yacht Club. Read his article here.

What's the weather like for a sailing holiday in the British Virgin Islands?

Constant warm tradewinds at 10-20 knots provide excellent sailing. BVI is popular all year round with temperatures staying a balmy 30^oC. but best time to come is November to June. In summer winds tend to be lighter with greater humidity, but there’s still plenty of sunshine. There is a risk of tropical storms mainly during August and September.