July 2010 Entries
Day 7: Sail to Peter Island and Wickhams Cay, Tortola (Sunsail Base)
Upon waking up just off Norman Island, we enjoyed a brief breakfast aboard our boats and set sail for our last adventure on the water! Before doing so, we made a brief pit stop at an area called The Indians, just off Pelican Island. The Indians consist of four jagged tooth-like pinnacles of rock protruding from the sea that have created a series of canyons and grottoes, featuring both hard and soft corals – a great spot for a morning snorkeling excursion.
After exploring the area for a bit,...
posted @ Tuesday, July 20, 2010 2:29 PM |
Day 6: Sail to Soper’s Hole, Tortola and The Bight, Norman Island
After awaking in Cane Garden Bay our group set sail early for Soper’s Hole, a quaint marina with great shopping. Upon arriving at Soper’s Hole we moored and drove our inflatable boats to shore for an afternoon of exploring the local shops and restaurants. After a little retail therapy, we boarded our sailboats for a three hour sail to The Bight, just off of Norman Island. As we left the marina, we noticed the winds blowing at 18 knots and conditions were perfect for sail races! So, us crewmen...
posted @ Monday, July 19, 2010 11:18 AM |
Day 5: Sail to White Bay, Jost Van Dyke and Cane Garden Bay, Tortola
After a brief breakfast onboard our boats while docked at the Bitter End Yacht Club, we hit the water for a long four hour sail to Jost Van Dyke. Once arriving at White Bay on Jost Van Dyke, we picked up a mooring ball and quickly jumped in the crystal blue waters to cool down and do a little bit of snorkeling. We then boarded our inflatable boats for a quick ride onshore, where we were greeted by the entrance of the well-known Soggy Dollar Bar. Once...
posted @ Friday, July 16, 2010 9:13 AM |
Day 4: Sail to The Dogs, Gorda Sound and Bitter End Yacht Club, North Sound
It’s Day 4 and we’re loving life on the Caribbean - we couldn’t have imagined this kind of paradise! Today we had a leisurely two hour sail to The Dogs - a cluster of six islands lying halfway between Tortola and Virgin Gorda. The Dogs are wildlife sanctuaries for marine life, fringed with coral and known for superior snorkeling. We took advantage of this relaxing hot spot and tied all four of our boats together to snorkel, sun bathe and just enjoy the boating lifestyle and each...
posted @ Thursday, July 15, 2010 2:14 PM |
Day 3: Sail to Spanish Town Marina, Virgin Gorda
What a full day in Virgin Gorda! We briefly broke away early from our flotilla this morning for a quick one hour sail over to Spanish Town Marinas in Virgin Gorda. Upon arriving, half of the group popped some Dramamine and prepared themselves for a 3 hour deep sea fishing expedition on ‘Big Ting’! While they were out making their next big catch, the rest of us took a taxi over to a hilltop entrance of The Baths for a brief hike. The Baths and Caves are home to a unique rock...
posted @ Wednesday, July 14, 2010 3:44 PM |
Day 2: Sail to Guana Island and Marina Cay
This morning kicked off with a briefing from our flotilla lead crew, discussing our itinerary and giving us some pre-cautionary tips to keep in mind before hitting the water.
We then boarded and set sail for our first destination in the British Virgin Islands. After sailing for approximately 2 hours, we arrived at an area just off of Guana Island called Monkey Point, a well-known snorkeling hot spot. We picked up a mooring ball and spent a few hours swimming and exploring the magnificent coral and marine life.
From there, the group set sail...
posted @ Tuesday, July 13, 2010 1:17 PM |
Discover Boating recently took a group of media writers on a sailing flotilla in the British Virgin Islands, which turned out to be the most unforgettable, amazing experience we’ve ever been a part of! We partnered with Sunsail to create an experience that was both educational and interactive, while allowing the media to relax and enjoy the boating lifestyle.
Throughout the next week, I will be posting a daily journal entry of our adventures while sailing and power boating across the BVI. I’m excited to share this adventure with you and hope you enjoy the journey as much as we...
posted @ Monday, July 12, 2010 2:40 PM |