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 did!
Day 1: Arrive at Sunsail flotilla base – Tortola, Wickhams Cay II
Our entire group arrived at the Sunsail base facilities in Wickhams Cay and boarded our new homes on the water. Our Discover Boating press group filled four boats of a 12-boat flotilla, which included one catamaran and three mono-hull sailboats.
Later that evening, Sunsail sponsored a fantastic happy hour, featuring a delicious cocktail known as a “painkiller” – this became quite a familiar drink as time passed:)
Following the cocktail hour, we gathered at Charlie’s restaurant, located on the base, for one last introductory gathering before setting sail the next morning.
Sunsail base in Wickhams Cay II
The lovely “Penguino” – my new home for the next 8 days!
This was our catamaran, otherwise known as “Puddle Duck”
