{"id":31973,"date":"2020-09-29T13:47:37","date_gmt":"2020-09-29T11:47:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dreamyachtcharter.com\/?p=31973"},"modified":"2022-12-21T09:49:07","modified_gmt":"2022-12-21T08:49:07","slug":"a-complete-guide-to-sailing-in-the-bvi-part-one-all-things-sailing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dreamyachtcharter.com\/gb\/blog\/a-complete-guide-to-sailing-in-the-bvi-part-one-all-things-sailing\/","title":{"rendered":"A complete guide to sailing in the BVI &#8211; Part one: all things sailing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamyachtcharter.com\/gb\/destination\/british-virgin-islands\/\">British Virgin Islands<\/a> are without question one of the most popular sailing destinations with us and our customers and there\u2019s very good reason that so many people choose sailing in the BVI over other destinations, year after year.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Made up of four \u2018main\u2019, larger islands, including Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Jost Van Dyke and Anegada, and 32 smaller islands including Norman Island, Copper Island, Beef Island and Scrub Island, the BVI offer a wonderful variety of peaceful anchors and party locations &#8211; making it ideal for whatever type of Caribbean sailing holiday you are looking for.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why choose the British Virgin Islands for a sailing holiday<\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Steady trade winds and near perfect line of sight navigation, coupled with paradisaical beaches, heaps of history and some of the nicest people you\u2019ll ever meet, all complement each other in making this a firm favourite with experienced sailors and novices alike.<br><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">T<\/span>he British Virgin Islands are blessed with a year round warm climate, and the cobalt coloured seas are welcomingly temperate, giving guests the opportunity to enjoy hours of snorkelling, swimming and exploring in the calm currents that surround the many islands that make up this glorious sailing destination.<\/p><blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><em>&#8220;Best charter experience to date (8th charter)! Staff was very helpful, great to work with, and a super boat. Best bareboat charter ever! Thanks DYC for a fantastic experience.&#8221;<\/em>&nbsp; &#8211; Matt, Bareboat charter customer, BVI<\/p><\/blockquote><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As well as the sun, sea and sand that ooze across the islands, the BVI have an incredible historical relevance that will transport guests back in time, with multiple sites and landmarks that tell a story of the island\u2019s rise to importance during some of history\u2019s most significant periods.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are looking for a winter sailing destination that offers it all, a sailing holiday in the BVI will satisfy your desire and leave you wanting to go back time and again. Our team has a vast knowledge of the things you simply shouldn\u2019t miss while visiting this beautiful location, and to help you plan your next sailing adventure, we have pulled together the ultimate guide to sailing in the BVI. Enjoy!<\/span><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Explore the BVIs on a Bali 4.0 Catamaran | Dream Yacht Charter\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rI0nuzPd1E0?list=PLmSDbO1cqD3RprKFbru_37BaHC_vzNhhF\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>What is the weather like in the British Virgin Islands?<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weather in the BVI is warm all year round, with the dry season between January and July offering temperatures of up to 31<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00b0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">C. Average temperatures during the wet season (August-December) remain warm at around 23<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00b0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">C.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Due to the trade winds and temperate climate, sailing is good all year round, but if you are a novice and looking to avoid the crowds, May, October and November are good times to visit.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the sailing conditions like in the British Virgin Islands?<\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The calm trade winds that engulf the BVI are what make it a popular choice with us here at Dream Yacht Charter. From November through to May, winds blow north easterly reaching speeds of around 15 to 20 knots, providing exhilarating sailing. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The trade winds are at their weakest between September and October, so those looking for a calmer, relaxing sail may opt to travel during these periods.&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While no particular qualifications are required to sail in BVI, you will be asked to provide a sailing resume<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the best Anchorage\u2019s in the British Virgin Islands?<\/h2><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.uk\/maps\/place\/Cooper+Island\/@18.3780045,-64.5241651,14z\/data=!4m13!1m7!3m6!1s0x8c057a6bc622dbd5:0xc5e112f08cbf4f9d!2sCooper+Island!3b1!8m2!3d18.3788294!4d-64.5103567!3m4!1s0x8c057a6bc622dbd5:0xc5e112f08cbf4f9d!8m2!3d18.3788294!4d-64.5103567\"><b>Cooper Island<\/b><\/a><b> &#8211; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of our favourites, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manchioneel Bay on Cooper Island is a popular mooring spot, where palm trees line the shores and provisioning options are plentiful<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.uk\/maps\/place\/White+Bay\/@18.4415348,-64.7629182,3a,75y,90t\/data=!3m8!1e2!3m6!1sAF1QipM8GIX-2i3q9hVCR0zueESqTkzMKGTkoxG7rF_f!2e10!3e12!6shttps:%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%2Fp%2FAF1QipM8GIX-2i3q9hVCR0zueESqTkzMKGTkoxG7rF_f%3Dw408-h272-k-no!7i1200!8i800!4m5!3m4!1s0x8c050c7ffe753991:0xfd6077efbcdf590!8m2!3d18.4415348!4d-64.7629182\"><b>White Bay, Jost Van Dyke<\/b><\/a><b> &#8211; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The home of the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.soggydollar.com\">Soggy Dollar Bar<\/a>, White Bay offers calm waters excellent for swimming, multiple eateries and powdery soft, sandy beaches<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Salt+Island\/@18.4783581,-64.6678638,10.67z\/data=!4m13!1m7!3m6!1s0x8c05708211ffbcd3:0xc8698cc167c13df2!2sSalt+Island!3b1!8m2!3d18.3709472!4d-64.5273849!3m4!1s0x8c05708211ffbcd3:0xc8698cc167c13df2!8m2!3d18.3709472!4d-64.5273849\"><b>Salt Island<\/b><\/a><b> &#8211; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While there are no island amenities, anchoring off Salt Island will reward you with spectacular views, calm moorings and a number of exciting hiking opportunities<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a full list of moorings and anchorages in the BVI, take a look at the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bviwelcome.com\/bvi_anchorages.php\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BVI Welcome Anchorage Guide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>What yacht charters are available in the BVI?<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dream Yacht Charter offers a large fleet of over 70 yachts in the BVI all available for a range of charters. For bareboat sailors, choose from smaller monohull yachts, such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamyachtcharter.com\/gb\/yachts\/british-virgin-islands\/sun-odyssey-349-7\/\">Sun Odyssey 349<\/a>, perfect for smaller parties of up to six, or for larger parties of up to 12, opt for a catamaran such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamyachtcharter.com\/gb\/yachts\/british-virgin-islands\/bali-5-4-6-2-cab-15\/\">Bali 5.4<\/a>.<\/span><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"575\" height=\"360\" data-id=\"31974\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dreamyachtcharter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/bali-4-3-2.jpg\" alt=\"Bali 4.3\" class=\"wp-image-31974\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dreamyachtcharter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/bali-4-3-2.jpg 575w, https:\/\/www.dreamyachtcharter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/bali-4-3-2-514x322.jpg 514w, https:\/\/www.dreamyachtcharter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/bali-4-3-2-424x265.jpg 424w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 575px) 100vw, 575px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"575\" height=\"360\" data-id=\"31982\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dreamyachtcharter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/dufour-520.jpg\" alt=\"Dufour 520\" class=\"wp-image-31982\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dreamyachtcharter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/dufour-520.jpg 575w, https:\/\/www.dreamyachtcharter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/dufour-520-514x322.jpg 514w, https:\/\/www.dreamyachtcharter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/dufour-520-424x265.jpg 424w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 575px) 100vw, 575px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"575\" height=\"360\" data-id=\"31990\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dreamyachtcharter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/ipanema.jpg\" alt=\"ipanema deck\" class=\"wp-image-31990\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dreamyachtcharter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/ipanema.jpg 575w, https:\/\/www.dreamyachtcharter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/ipanema-514x322.jpg 514w, https:\/\/www.dreamyachtcharter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/ipanema-424x265.jpg 424w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 575px) 100vw, 575px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"575\" height=\"360\" data-id=\"31998\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dreamyachtcharter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/lagoon-39.jpg\" alt=\"Lagoon 39\" class=\"wp-image-31998\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dreamyachtcharter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/lagoon-39.jpg 575w, https:\/\/www.dreamyachtcharter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/lagoon-39-514x322.jpg 514w, https:\/\/www.dreamyachtcharter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/lagoon-39-424x265.jpg 424w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 575px) 100vw, 575px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"575\" height=\"360\" data-id=\"32006\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dreamyachtcharter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/lagoon-50.jpg\" alt=\"Lagoon 50\" class=\"wp-image-32006\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dreamyachtcharter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/lagoon-50.jpg 575w, https:\/\/www.dreamyachtcharter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/lagoon-50-514x322.jpg 514w, https:\/\/www.dreamyachtcharter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/lagoon-50-424x265.jpg 424w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 575px) 100vw, 575px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"575\" height=\"360\" data-id=\"32014\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dreamyachtcharter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/sun-odyssey-349.jpg\" alt=\"Sun Odyssey 349\" class=\"wp-image-32014\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dreamyachtcharter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/sun-odyssey-349.jpg 575w, https:\/\/www.dreamyachtcharter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/sun-odyssey-349-514x322.jpg 514w, https:\/\/www.dreamyachtcharter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/sun-odyssey-349-424x265.jpg 424w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 575px) 100vw, 575px\" \/><\/figure><\/figure><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, we offer our innovative by the cabin charter, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamyachtcharter.com\/gb\/cabins\/british-virgin-islands\/tortola-dream-premium\/\">Tortola Dream<\/a>, where you can join other guests on board a Lagoon 620 or Ipanema 58, accompanied by a professional skipper and chef who will take you on a journey around all of the BVIs most popular locations.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p><blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><em>&#8220;Gorgeous yacht! Very comfortable, great sound system. Extraordinary cuisine! Great itinerary &amp; excursions.&#8221;<\/em>&nbsp; &#8211; Sue, By the Cabin charter customer, BVI<\/p><\/blockquote><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All of our yachts in the BVI are also available on a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamyachtcharter.com\/gb\/charter\/skippered-charters\/\">skippered charter<\/a> basis, so even if you can\u2019t sail yourself, you can still experience this wonderful location on your own, private yacht with the help of a professional skipper, who will work with you to arrange the perfect itinerary.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>How to get to the BVI<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To start your British Virgin Islands sailing trip, fly into Lettsome International Airport (EIS) on Beef Island in Tortola. Our base at Hodges Creek Marina is 15 minutes by taxi from the Beef Island airport.<\/span><\/p><p>Or fly into Cyril E. King Airport (STT) on St. Thomas, and take a 45-minute ferry transfer into Road Town, Tortola, which is 15 minutes by taxi to our Hodges Creek Marina. Customers coming from St. Thomas, can also choose to take a private Water Taxi to Hodges Creek.<\/p><p>There are international flights via the US, St. Martin, Antigua and other local connections.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Find out more<\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To find out more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamyachtcharter.com\/gb\/charters\/bareboat-charters\/\">bareboat<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamyachtcharter.com\/gb\/charter\/by-the-cabin\/\">by the cabin<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamyachtcharter.com\/gb\/charter\/skippered-charters\/\">skippered<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamyachtcharter.com\/gb\/charter\/crewed-charters\/\">crewed<\/a> charters with us in the BVI, contact our team of specialists today on 02380 455 527 or email <a href=\"mailto:uk@dreamyacht.com\">uk@dreamyacht.com<\/a>.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><br><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamyachtcharter.com\/gb\/blog\/a-complete-guide-to-sailing-in-the-bvi-part-two-the-top-places-to-visit-in-the-british-virgin-islands\/\">Read next article: Part two &#8211; The top places to visit in the British Virgin Islands<\/a><\/b><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The British Virgin Islands are without question one of the most popular sailing destinations with us and our customers and there\u2019s very good reason that so many people choose sailing &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":40,"featured_media":32023,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"passster_activate_protection":null,"passster_protect_child_pages":"","passster_protection_type":"password","passster_password":"","passster_activate_overwrite_defaults":"","passster_headline":"","passster_instruction":"","passster_placeholder":"","passster_button":"","passster_id":"","passster_activate_misc_settings":"","passster_redirect_url":"","passster_hide":"no","passster_area_shortcode":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1857],"class_list":["post-31973","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-caribbean-gb"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dreamyachtcharter.com\/gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31973","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dreamyachtcharter.com\/gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dreamyachtcharter.com\/gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dreamyachtcharter.com\/gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/40"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dreamyachtcharter.com\/gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=31973"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.dreamyachtcharter.com\/gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31973\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":42237,"href":"https:\/\/www.dreamyachtcharter.com\/gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31973\/revisions\/42237"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dreamyachtcharter.com\/gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/32023"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dreamyachtcharter.com\/gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=31973"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dreamyachtcharter.com\/gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=31973"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}