The British Virgin Islands are located 60 miles east of Puerto Rico in the Caribbean. They are considered one of the most beautiful and safest sailing destinations in the western hemisphere.

Comprised of eight principal islands and many smaller ones, they stretch over 30 miles. The trade winds blow steady at around 15-20 knots and the tides are minimal. Navigation is mainly by line-of-sight and practically every destination can be reached in 3-4 hours.

The BVI’s are my favorite sailing location for first-time charter guests for a number of reasons:

* They are easily accessible from most cities in the U.S. and Europe.
* There are many chartering companies for a greater selection of yachts.
* The sailing is relatively easy, compared with other Caribbean locations.
* The government openly welcomes the sailing community, and jet skis and water    skiing are prohibited.
* The tropical climate is ideal, with highs in the upper 80’s and lows in the 70’s.
* Most anchorages have moorings available to safely tie-up for the evening.
* Many anchorages have restaurants, bars and shops that cater to boaters.
* The crystal-blue water and myriad coral reefs offer excellent snorkeling.
* For scuba divers, the BVI's have 4 of the top 10 dive sites in the Caribbean.

There are other locations in the Caribbean that offer excellent sailing. After the BVI’s, my favorite spot is the Windward Islands, sailing out of St. Vincent and exploring the Grenadines (where the Tobago Cays are truly spectacular). Likewise, the Leeward Islands (sailing out of St. Martin) offer many excellent anchorages. However, the sailing conditions are more demanding than in the BVI's.

If you are truly adventurous, ask me about more exotic locations such as the Sea of Cortez in Mexico, or the Seychelles in the Indian Ocean, or perhaps the Greek Isles.....

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Cap't Tom Kruse