With more than fifty bays and cays, plus an abundance of anchorages to choose from, it’s no surprise that the British Virgin Islands are listed at the top of the world’s most popular sailing areas. Sailing conditions here are ideal. The right winds, beautiful water and beaches second to none, make this a world class sailing destination.

Novice sailors enjoy the security of knowing that they are very rarely out of sight of land while sailing in the British virgin Islands. There’s nearly always an island a short distance away with a great place to anchor. Perhaps the only time you would be out of sight of land altogether might be if you decided to sail north to Anegada -the drowned island - a truly captivating island, of coral reef beginnings, which is 10 miles long, 2 miles wide but only 28 feet high! Otherwise, you can pick your destinations by looking towards the horizon and deciding which British Virgin Island paradise to explore by yacht next.

As you might expect, the variety of yachts available for you to charter is considerable - monohulls or catamarans, sailboats or motor charters. You will be able to find something to suit every budget and requirement. Obviously, the larger the boat you select, the larger the staterooms that will be available to you, with catamarans customarily providing the most spacious accommodations. Needless to say, though, you can be assured that the quality of interior furnishings and facilities represent the highest possible standards that you would demand for yourself and your fellow travelers.

Around the BVI you will be able to safely enjoy line of sight sailing with a reliable breeze and perfect visibility, and few open water hazards. This makes it easier for the less experienced sailors to get up and running. Although hazards can present themselves whenever your sailing, it’s less likely you’ll get lost while sailing in the BVI’s. Here you will be able to safely enjoy line of sight sailing from one white sandy beach to the next!

The charter companies based in Tortola will normally require some evidence that the skipper of the vessel has had previous experience - certificates are not mandatory but are, on the other hand, very useful - and, as a general rule, will require there to be at least one other competent crew member.

When it comes to selecting a crewed charter, the possibilities are very wide. Some companies offer a ‘captain only’ service, with the qualified skipper being totally responsible for the safe operation of the yacht but perhaps needing your assistance with the sailing. Some crewed charters offer both a captain and a cook, so that no-one on the journey needs to worry about cooking, cleaning or making sure there is enough ice! It’s also possible to charter a fully-crewed boat, some of which even have members of the crew who are qualified scuba diving teachers - certified to at least the level of Dive Master.

Chartering a great yacht is the ultimate luxury of the sea; your own private cruise, with nothing to do except relax and watch the Caribbean flow by. These crewed yachts will have a good range of water toys - from kayaks to water-skis - for you to enjoy. Whatever your charter requirements, there will be companies in Tortola who will not only meet your expectations but far exceed them. Come and discover exactly why Tortola has become one of the world’s favorite sailing hot spots.

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   [...] Tortola Yacht Charters, Sailing in Paradise By Barry Monteiro With more than fifty bays and cays, plus an abundance of anchorages to choose from, it’s no surprise that the British Virgin Islands are listed at the top of the world’s most popular sailing areas. Sailing conditions here are ideal. … Travel Information Guide - http://travel.information-guide.org [...]

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