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THE CARIBBEANS - BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS

History
The British English Islands (BVI) are located 60 miles east of Puerto Rico and, together with the American Virgin Islands, demarcate the end of the Lesser Antilles and the beginning of the Greater Antilles. Most sailing crews embark in Tortola, the main island. The British Virgin Islands are grouped around Sir Francis Drake Channel, which allowes us to follow a route around them undertaking only short periods of navigation (5-15 miles, or 1-2 hours) in absolutely safe waters. During winter months (december-april) the weather is optimal, warm but not muggy, and the trade winds blow steadily between East and North-East, mitigating temperatures. Many bays on the islands are equipped with buoys to moor without disturbing the sea-bottom and ensure safety for over-night stays.

Virgin Islands – Marinas and moorings

The British Virgin Islands are ideal for those always looking for a restaurant or a bar on every beach. They were originally intact and pristine, and even Cristopher Columbus, 500 years ago, gave them their name from the sea, without ever setting foot on them.

And so they remained for over 200 years, a handful of green islands in the blue of the Sea of Antilles, until the time when a strange destiny spoiled their immaculate reputation, turning them into one of the most feared pirate coves in the Caribbeans.
Today we encounter quite a different scenario: boats sailing towards the archipelago, administrationally divided between Great Britain and the USA, carry only crews of sea and sun lovers. The only ship still flying a pirate flag is an ancient banana boat anchored in Peter Island and turned into a floating restaurant. The numerous islands and islets are awaiting you with their white sand beaches.

A real cruising paradise, this maze of islands spanning over 50 Km allows you to sail quickly from reef to reef, discovering the extraordinary colorful fish which live in and around the XVIII century shipwrecks off the island of Norman (“Treasure Island” of Stevenson) or St. John Island.