There are three big reason to visit. First, the land: With dozens of islands, all unique in their own way, there’s plenty of destinations that will awe and inspire you. Second, the sea: The crystal clear waters are teeming with life and they’re well-protected by mountainous islands and cays. And finally, the wind: The steady and dependable easterly trade winds makes sailing pleasant and dependable.
Maybe? Or maybe not. But the exciting part is you can learn. There are endless amounts of resources available and top notch ASA and US Sailing schools that are looking for students just like you. Sailing challenges you physically and mentally – you can spend your whole life learning new things. And the good thing is, even experienced sailor are constantly leaning and sharing. So everyone is in the same boat. (sorry about the pun)
Didn’t you dream of going to such a place as a child? It was the inspiration for Treasure Island after all. There are countless things to learn, see and do, and every child is better for it. Teach your children stewardship, the finer points of sailing and let them discover the world beneath the waves. Here’s video to get you started.
The cool things about chartering a sailboat is that your transportation, recreation and accommodations are included, so your trip is all set. Provision your food at the Riteway supermarket on Tortola and enjoy all the island activities. Even though the price of chartering the sailboat is high, you can still make it an inexpensive vacation.
