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BRITISHVIRGINISL ANDS

Thanks for choosing the British Virgin Islands for your vacation.

In this guide you will fi nd all the information you need to make the most of the cruising available in the British Virgin Islands. Easy to use charts highlighting the must see places to visit, as well as a guide to the base to help your journey through the marina onto your yacht.

We have you covered. So sit back, relax and enjoy your vacation.

The BVI Team

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WE'LL HELP YOU CAST OFF WHEN

YOU'RE READYDock Ambassadors for assistance: extra

towels, ice etc.

ENJO

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Receive call to board boat

and the time of the on board briefing.

Check out the inventory.

BOAR

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On board boat

briefing (60mins).

CHARLIES12:00 TO 15:0018:00 TO 22:00GINNIES07:00 TO 14:00MARINER INN07:00 TO 11:0012:00 TO 15:0018:30 TO 21:00

RECOMMENDATION

SRelaxfor lunch.

Relaxby the pool

or visit the spa.

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BOARD/DISEMBARKBRAND BOARDING DISEMBARKCrewed 12:00 12:00

Moorings Noon or 18:00 (evening start) 12:00

Power Noon or 18:00 (evening start) 10:00

Footloose Noon or 18:00 (evening start) 12:00

Sunsail 18:00 11:00

Flotillas 18:00 (Fridays only) 09:00

Sailing Schools 18:00 11:00

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NEXT DAY CHART BRIEF TIMES:

08.30 sat & Sun

09.30 Week days

12.30, 16.00, 19.00 every day

REMEMBER: If you're staying

at the Mariner Inn, remember the check out time

is at 12:00.

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Briefingteam give you a

quick walk through the boat to make

sure you are comfortable for the

night aboardTake our 19:00 chart briefing

or relax and take the briefing the

next day.

NEXT DAY...

Confirm with customer service your boat briefing

time.

WE'LL HELP YOU CAST OFF WHEN

YOU'RE READYDock Ambassadors for assistance: extra

towels, ice etc.

Check out our on site dining and

relax for the evening.

DON'T HESITATETO VISIT OUR

CUSTOMER SERVICE TEAM IF YOU HAVE

ANY QUESTIONSES

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CHARLIES12:00 TO 15:0018:00 TO 22:00GINNIES07:00 TO 14:00MARINER INN07:00 TO 11:0012:00 TO 15:0018:30 TO 21:00

YOUR JOURNEY THROUGH THE BASEAF TERNOON ARRIVAL

CUSTOMER SERVICES& CHART BRIEFING

HOTEL ROOMS 1 – 7

HOTEL ROOMS 16 – 31

CHARLIE’S RESTAURANT

MARINER RESTAURANTDOCKSIDE MARKET


BOUTIQUES & RENPORT

MARINER BAR & POOL


AMARA SPA

SHOWER COURT

SHOWER COURT

CUSTOMERSERVICE POINT

SC DIVERS

GARBAGE DISPOSAL

CONFERENCEROOM

HOTEL RECEPTION,YACHT OWNERSHIP, OUTFITTERS,

WATERSPORTS RENTALS,& GINNY’S CAFE

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DON’T LE AVE SHORE WITHOUT THOSE ALL-IMPORTANTE SSENTIAL S!Choose from our huge range of food and drinks to make sure you’re yacht is fully stocked and ready to set sail.

WATER TOYS

Have fun and explore even further by renting a stand-up paddleboard or ocean kayak for the ultimate on-water experience.

Speak to anyone of our team to arrange the perfect water toys for your trip.

AVAILABLE RIGHT HERE ON SITE.

All our sailing holidays require you to cover the vessel, ancillary equipment

and third party against accidental damage or loss.

Both options are outlined as below. If you or your party cause damage or loss

to the vessel, any ancillary equipment or a third party’s property as a result

of your gross negligence or reckless conduct, you will be liable for the full

extent of the loss and our right to claim against you won’t be limited or waived

in any way by your paying a Security Deposit or Yacht Damage Waiver. Acts

considered gross negligence or reckless conduct include: Sailing outside of

defi ned sailing areas and/or hours, sailing the vessel under the infl uence, not

having suffi cient crew in charge of the vessel, not being in control of the vessel.

BOAT SIZEPRICE PER DAY OPTION 1

REFUNDABLE EXCESS

OPTION 2 REFUNDABLE EXCESS

OPTION 1 MAXIMUM LIABILITY

OPTION 2 MAXIMUM LIABILITY

OPTION 1

OPTION 2

Up to 35ft $52 $0 $1,550 $3,100 $1,550 $3,100

36ft - 43ft $57 $0 $2,300 $4,600 $2,300 $4,600

44ft + incl. Cats $65 $0 $3,100 $6,200 $3,100 $6,200

5800 Cat $115 $0 $6250 $12500 $6250 $12500

Please note: Customers who have acquired their own Yacht Damage Waiver via a third party will be required to pay the excess

All our sailing holidays require you to cover the vessel, ancillary equipment

and third party against accidental damage or loss.

Both options are outlined as below. If you or your party cause damage or loss

to the vessel, any ancillary equipment or a third party’s property as a result

of your gross negligence or reckless conduct, you will be liable for the full

extent of the loss and our right to claim against you won’t be limited or waived

in any way by your paying a Security Deposit or Yacht Damage Waiver. Acts

considered gross negligence or reckless conduct include: Sailing outside of

defi ned sailing areas and/or hours, sailing the vessel under the infl uence, not

having suffi cient crew in charge of the vessel, not being in control of the vessel.

YACHT DAMAGE WAIVER & SECURITY DEPOSITS

OPTION 1: YACHT DAMAGE WAIVERYou will pay the daily amounts as outlined, and you will

also need to pay between $1550 and $6250 (depending

on yacht size) as damage deposit upon arrival. The

deposit will be taken prior to embarkation and if you

do not pay we reserve the right to cancel your booking

without further liability, without any right to a refund and

you will not be entitled to continue with the charter.

OPTION 2: SECURITY DEPOSITIf you choose a Security Deposit you will pay between

$3100 and $12500 (depending on yacht size) as damage

deposit upon arrival. The deposit will be taken prior to

embarkation and if you do not pay we reserve the right

to cancel your booking without further liability, without

any right to a refund and you will not be entitled to

continue with the charter.

BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS NATIONAL PARKSWhile sailing in the BVI you will encounter national parks which are marked on your charts.

Please make yourself familiar with the mooring beach fl ag colours as below.

ALL MOORING BUOYS ARE FOR DAY USAGE ONLY.

Snorkelling / lunch / day use

For Dinghies only

Diving only

BEACH FLAGS

do not moor

Caution strong swimmers only

marine advisory / Jelly fi sh

BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS NATIONAL PARKSWhile sailing in the BVI you will encounter national parks which are marked on your charts.

Caution strong swimmers only

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GE T TING RE ADY

THE OVERVIEW CHART

This chart gives you a complete view of the BVI

cruising area with some of the highlights and must-

sees marked. We have divided the chart into areas

enabling you to see the time it will take under normal

conditions to reach those cruising areas from the

base on Tortola. Choose where you want to head to

and the places you must visit in each cruising ground.

These charts and the information provided are a

guide only and does not replace navigational charts

and pilot books.

DETAILED AREA CHARTS

When you have decided on the area you would

like to cruise within you can turn to the relevant

chapter and this will give you a more detailed

chart of the area. We’ve highlighted the must-see

points of interest in each area to help you choose.

POINTS OF INTERESTTo guide you we have put a short paragraph about

the particular place and a pro skipper tip with helpful

advice on navigation and anchorage approaches.

There are also icons showing where facilities,

services, mooring and dockage are available.

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Ice Water Fuel ATM

Restaurants Entertainment Provisioning Garbage Disposal

Taxi Chandlery Dive Shop Gift Shop

NO. SWING MOORINGS 00NO. DOCKS 00LAT º N LONG: º W

CARIBBEAN SEA

JOST VAN DAN DJOST VAN DJOST V YKE

White Bahite Bayy

NORMANORMANISLANDISLANDThe Bight

Cane Garden Bay

VIRGIN GORDVIRGIN GORDA

TThe Bathshe Baths

Spanish TSpanish TownSpanish TownSpanish T

Marina Cay

TrTrellis Bay

Deadmans Bay

SALT ISLANSALT ISLANSAL DD COOPER ISLANDCOOPER ISLANDCOOPER ISLAND

PETER ISLANDPETER ISLAND

MonkeyPoint

SCRUBISLANDISLAND

GUANA ISLANDANA ISLAND

Leverick BaLeverick BayGun CrGun CreekeekThe Dogs

Saba RocSaba Rockk

Little HarbourLittle HarbourLittle Harbour

Diamond CaDiamond CaDiamond CaDiamond Cay

Great Harbour

SoperSoper’s’s Hole Hole

GREGREAT CAMANOE CAMANOE

CamanoePassage

St. JOHN USVI

TOTORTRTOLAOLA

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PREVAILING WINDSSE

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Summer SE | ENE

E

Winter NE | E

Nov - Feb

“Christmas Winds” can be +20-30Knots

Oct - April

North Swells

YACHT TYPES

Sail

5 knots

Power

8 - 17 knots

All times shown are approximate and based on the time taken to travel from the base on Tortola.

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OVERVIE W CHART

VAN DYKEJOST V YWhite BayBay

NORMANNORISLANDAThe BightThe Bight

Cane Garden Bay

RGIN GORDAVIRGIN GO

The BathsThe B

Marina Cay

Trellis BayTre

COOPER ISLANDC O

MonkeyPoint

SCRUB ISLANDS ISLAAND

Leverick Bayk Bay

The Dogs

SabaabaRockRock

Soper’s HolelSoper’s

GREAT CAMANOEG

Camanoe

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ST. JOHNUSVI

TORTOLA

Gun Greek

EUSTATIAE STATISLANDAND

AnegadaAnegada

COOPER ISLAND

NORMANISLANDThe Bight

ay

SALT ISLAND

PETER ISLAND

TORTOLA

Great Harbour

Salt Pond

Wreck of the Rhone

Salt Island Bay

Sprat Bay

The Caves

The Indians

Pelican Island

Deadmans Bay

Ship Wreck Alley

Manchioneel Bay


NORMANNORISLANDAThe Bight

Cane Garden Bay

RGIN GORDAVIRGIN GO

The BathsThe B

Marina Cay

Trellis BayTre

SALT ISLANDDCOOPER ISLANDC O

PETER ISLANDP

MonkeyPoint


Leverick Bayk Bay

The Dogs

SabaabaRockRock

Garner BayG er


GREAT CAMANOEG

ST. JOHNUSVI

TORTOLAORTOLA

Wickhams Cay II

Gun Greek


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Once o� limits to bareboats, this coral island is now a popular destination for fantastic snorkeling and diving. Enjoy the island’s famous lobster and conch dishes, view the fl amingos and head out to fi sherman’s wharf to see the conch piles. Setting Point is the only mooring point.

PRO SKIPPER TIPThe island is surrounded by reefs, so care is needed when accessing the anchorage; buoys are not always in place.

NO. SWING MOORINGS 30: at setting pointLAT 18.7333º N LONG: 62.3333º W

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CARIBBEAN SEA

JOST VAN DAN DJOST VAN DJOST V YKE

White Bahite Bayy

NORMANORMANISLANDISLANDThe Bight

Cane Garden Bay

VIRGIN GORDVIRGIN GORDA

TThe Bathshe Baths

Spanish TSpanish TownSpanish TownSpanish T

Marina Cay

TrTrellis Bay

Deadmans Bay

SALT ISLANSALT ISLANSAL DD COOPER ISLANDCOOPER ISLANDCOOPER ISLAND

PETER ISLANDPETER ISLAND

MonkeyPoint

SCRUBISLANDISLAND

GUANA ISLANDANA ISLAND

Leverick BaLeverick BayGun CrGun CreekeekThe Dogs

Saba RocSaba Rockk

Little HarbourLittle HarbourLittle Harbour

Diamond CaDiamond CaDiamond CaDiamond Cay

Great Harbour

SoperSoper’s’s Hole Hole

GREGREAT CAMANOE CAMANOE

CamanoePassage

St. JOHN USVI

TOTORTRTOLAOLA

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PREVAILING WINDSSE

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Summer SE | ENE

E

Winter NE | E

Nov - Feb

“Christmas Winds” can be +20-30Knots

Oct - April

North Swells

YACHT TYPES

Sail

5 knots

Power

8 - 17 knots

All times shown are approximate and based on the time taken to travel from the base on Tortola.

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OVERVIE W CHART


NORMANNORISLANDAThe BightThe Bight

Cane Garden Bay

RGIN GORDAVIRGIN GO

The BathsThe B

Marina Cay

Trellis BayTre

COOPER ISLANDC O

MonkeyPoint


Leverick Bayk Bay

The Dogs

SabaabaRockRock


GREAT CAMANOEG

Camanoe

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ST. JOHNUSVI

TORTOLA

Gun Greek


AnegadaAnegada

COOPER ISLAND


ay

SALT ISLAND

PETER ISLAND

TORTOLA

Great Harbour

Salt Pond

Wreck of the Rhone

Salt Island Bay

Sprat Bay

The Caves

The Indians

Pelican Island

Deadmans Bay

Ship Wreck Alley

Manchioneel Bay

VAN DVAN DV YKEJOST V YWhite BayBay

Cane Garden Bay

VIRGIN GO

The BathsThe B

Marina Cay

Trellis BayTr

SCRUB ISLANDSCRUB ISLANDISLAAND

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The DogsGREAT CAMANOEG

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SALT ISLAND

Home to one of the top dive destinations in the world - The Wreck of the RMS Rhone from 1867. The salt pond was once an important source of salt for the Royal Navy and the residents paid rent of a one pound bag of salt to the Queen.

PRO SKIPPER TIPAfter diving / snorkeling the Rhone (or if Lee Bay is particularly busy), consider anchoring in Salt Island Bay, also giving you an easy dinghy ride ashore to explore the salt fl ats.

NO. SWING MOORINGS LIMITED: National Park yacht, dinghy and dive buoys available over the Rhone. Daytime only.

LAT 18.3759º N LONG: 64.5281º W

COOPER ISLAND

There are fi ve privately owned properties on the island, plus a small beach club resort. A haven for divers - the island lies adjacent to “wreck alley”, a popular wreck diving site where a number of vessels have been deliberately sunk as dive sites.

A local dive store near the beach club rents tanks to certifi ed scuba divers.

PRO SKIPPER TIPWhen entering Manchioneel bay from the north, around Quart-O-Nancy Point, you will be on your ear one minute and becalmed the next. The point shelters the wind entirely. Lowering sail and powering up to the anchorage is recommended. No anchoring allowed due to sea turtles homes in the sea grass.

NO. SWING MOORINGS 30LAT 18.3859º N LONG: 64.5118º W

PETER ISLAND RESORT

The row of roofs comprising the hotel section of the Peter Island Resort can be easily spotted from the Sir Francis Drake channel. The resort stretches all the way across the bay to Deadman’s bay and several beaches on the southern coast of Peter Island.

PRO SKIPPER TIPDeadmans bay makes an excellent day stop but overnight in Great Harbour on a mooring bouy. Excellent snorkelling and trial exploration into the mountains to White Bay.

NO. SWING MOORINGS 4: Sprat Bay25: Great Harbour

NO. DOCKS 15LAT 18.3559º N LONG: 64.5711º W

NORMAN ISLAND (THE BIGHT)

This well-protected anchorage off ers something for everyone. Dine ashore at the newly rebuilt Pirates, afl oat at the Willy T, or hike up in to the hills for a view out over the Caribbean sea. There’s also easy access to the Caves and the Indians for great snorkeling.

PRO SKIPPER TIPLooking to get away from the crowd? There are four moorings tucked in to Kelly’s Cove at the entrance to the Bight.

NO. SWING MOORINGS 80LAT 18.3167 N LONG: 64.6167º W

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White BayBay


Cane Garden Bay

RGIN GORDAVIRGIN GO

The BathsThe B

Marina Cay

Trellis BayTre


PETER ISLANDP

MonkeyPoint


Leverick Bayk Bay

The Dogs

SabaabaRockRock

Garner BayG er

Soper’s HoleSoper’s

GREAT CAMANOEG

TORTOLAORTOLA

Wickhams Cay II

Gun Greek


AnegadaAnegada

Camanoe

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JOST VAN DYKELITTLE JOSTVAN DYKE

White Bay

Cane Garden Bay

Little Harbour

Great Harbour

Soper’s Hole

St. JOHNUSVI

Diamond Cay

JOST VAN DYKE

Looking for a party? Jost van Dyke is famous for its beachside bars. Stop at Great Harbour for a drink at Foxy’s Bar, where the biggest New Year’s Eve celebrations in the BVI are held. Further along the coast is White Bay’s long stretch of beautiful sand, containing the legendary Soggy Dollar Bar – the birthplace of the Painkiller cocktail.

PRO SKIPPER TIPAll of Jost van Dyke’s beach bars and restaurants are on the south coast – approaches here are generally simple with anchorages clearly marked, wide open vistas and deep water in most areas.

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LAT 18.2590º N LONG: 64.4305º W

GREAT HARBOUR

This normally sheltered harbor nestled at the foot of 1000 ft high peaks, Great Harbour is a port-of-entry into the BVI and is the largest settlement on the island. The port is serviced by a ferry from West End, Tortola and the USVI.

PRO SKIPPER TIPApproach should be at 351º. There is a large reef extending out 300 yards from the inner shoreline, be sure to identify the shoal before you reach it.


WHITE BAY, JOST VAN DYKE

Being the most western harbor on the south side of the island, White Bay is named after its beautiful stretch of white sandy beach. White Bay is an excellent anchorage except during northerly ground swells.

PRO SKIPPER TIPOvernighting better on the eastern end of the anchorage. High traffi c harbour due to day tip boats.


DIAMOND CAY

Nestled between the eastern end of Jost Van Dyke and Little Jost Van Dyke is the anchorage known as Diamond Cay. It houses the famous among the locals Foxy’s Taboo Bar and Restaurant The adventurous can hike to the Bubbly Pools.

PRO SKIPPER TIPIf the wind is from the south, the anchorage becomes very sloppy and during northerly ground swells the surge can become excessive.


LITTLE HARBOUR

To the east of Great Harbour, Little Harbour was once used as careenage for island sloops. The harbour now caters to the vibrant yacht trade with 3 restaurants and limited provisioning available.

PRO SKIPPER TIPIn transit from Great Harbour, be mindful of the shoal area to your port upon entering the bay. If you are anchoring, pick a spot in the northeastern end of the bay and anchor in 30 ft on hard coral sand. Make sure your anchor is well set before heading for shore.


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Cane Garden Bay

RGIN GORDAVIRGIN GO

The BathsThe B


PETER ISLANDP

MonkeyPoint

SabaabaRockRock

Garner BayG er


ST. JOHNUSVI

TORTOLAORTOLA

Gun Greek


AnegadaAnegada

Marina CayTrellis Bay

MonkeyPoint

THE DOGSGREAT CAMANOE

GUANAISLAND

SCRUB ISLAND

White Bay

LittleCamanoe

CamanoePassage Scrub Island

MarinaGreatDog

GeorgeDog

Seal Dog

WestDog

BeefIsland

White BayBay


Cane Garden Bay

RGIN GORDAVIRGIN GO

The BathsThe B

Marina Cay

Trellis BayTre


PETER ISLANDP

MonkeyPoint


Leverick Bayk Bay

The Dogs

SabaabaRockRock

Garner BayG er

Soper’s HoleSoper’s

GREAT CAMANOEG

TORTOLAORTOLA

Wickhams Cay II

Gun Greek


AnegadaAnegada

Camanoe

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JOST VAN DYKELITTLE JOSTVAN DYKE

White Bay

Cane Garden Bay

Little Harbour

Great Harbour

Soper’s Hole

St. JOHNUSVI

Diamond Cay MonkeyPoint

SCRUB ISLANDS ISLA

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SALT ISLANSALT ISLANSAL

PETER ISLANDP

T ISLANDDCOOPER ISLANDC O

PETER ISLAND

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PETER ISLAND

CANE GARDEN BAY

One of the most beautiful anchorages in the BVI, with a white palm fringed beach, a backdrop of green hills climbing 1500 ft to Sage Mountain and a magnifi cent rain forest. With the largest selection of beach bars and restaurants in the BVI, Cane Garden Bay should always be on the list of to-dos while you’re here.

PRO SKIPPER TIPThe entrance to Cane Garden is toward the northern end of the bay. The reef extends both north and south and is marked with two sets of red and green buoys. This is not an ideal anchorage in northerly swells. Always lock your dinghy when going ashore - this is a busy anchorage so borrowed dinghies are common!

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SOPERS HOLE

A very deep, well protected harbor, situated between Frenchman’s Cay to the south and Tortola. The port is an entry point for vessels and a ferry stop for those going to the USVI. This is also an ideal place to re-provision your yacht.

PRO SKIPPER TIPIf you are approacing from the North, the favored passage would be between Steele Point at the west end of Tortola and Great Thatch. Be ready for some fi ckle wind changes and occasional heavy gusts from the nearby hills.

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NO. SWING MOORINGS 30NO. DOCKS 20LAT 18.22280º N LONG: 64.4550º W

GUANA ISLAND (MONKEY POINT)

The delightful anchorage known as Monkey Point lies at the southern tip of Guana Island. Situated on the western side of the rocky outcrop that marks the southern extremity of the island, Monkey Point is an excellent day anchorage. White Bay on Guana now has mooring buoys available for overnight stops.

PRO SKIPPER TIPWhen there is a northerly swell running, the anchorage can be eff ected by rolling swell

NO. SWING MOORINGS GUANA HAS 20 SWING MOORINGS NATIONAL PARK MOORINGS: Monkey Point – need permit

LAT 18.5000º N LONG: 64.6333º W

CAMANOE PASSAGE

It’s best to only use the narrow but 20ft deep passage between Great Camanoe and Little Camanoe. We advise taking the passage under power since the land formation creates erratic winds.

PRO SKIPPER TIPStay to the center of the channel. There are rocks on the northeast corner of Little Camanoe. During the winter, a ground swell might be present and the water can break heavily on this small reef.

LAT 18.2770º N - 18.2770º N

LONG: 64.3320º W - 64.3500º W

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The BathsThe B


PETER ISLANDP

MonkeyPoint

SabaabaRockRock

Garner BayG er


ST. JOHNUSVI

TORTOLAORTOLA

Gun Greek


AnegadaAnegada

Marina CayTrellis Bay

MonkeyPoint

THE DOGSGREAT CAMANOE

GUANAISLAND

SCRUB ISLAND

White Bay

LittleCamanoe

CamanoePassage Scrub Island

MarinaGreatDog

GeorgeDog

Seal Dog

WestDog

BeefIsland


PETER ISLANDP

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PETER ISLAND

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Garner BayG er


TRELLIS BAY

A well protected bay in all conditions with a small artist community showcasing local BVI / Caribbean culture, pottery studio, sculpture studio and craft shop, local fruit and vegetables from Good Moon Farm. The bay has 4 bar restaurants and is home of the Full Moon Fire ball parties.

PRO SKIPPER TIPOnly enter the harbour from the eastern entrance to avoid the Bellamy Cay shallows.

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MARINA CAY

Marina Cay, nestled behind a reef and lying between the islands of Camanoe and Scrub, is easy to enter and provides visiting yachtsmen with good holding in an all-weather anchorage.There are numerous mooring balls available, so anchoring to the northeast and northwest behind the mooring fi eld is limited.

PRO SKIPPER TIPEnter from the south, remembering to leave the red marks to your starboard side.

NO. SWING MOORINGS 30 LAT 18.4610º N LONG: 64.5253º W

THE DOGS

Great, George, West and Seal Dogs are only a few miles away to the west of Virgin Gorda and good water all around them. They make delightful lunch stops on the way up from the islands to the south. The islands are also great for diving and snorkeling.

PRO SKIPPER TIPDuring the winter, the northernly ground swells are running and can make the Dogs uncomfortable anchorages.

NO. SWING MOORINGS 4 National park only.Day mooring only.

NO. DOCKS NO PONTOONS AT GEORGE DOGLAT 18.2842º N LONG: 64.2680º W

SCRUB ISLAND

Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina. The Marina is tucked into the western end of Scrub Island and protected by natural reef and breakwater. It has full service and can accommodate vessels up to 160ft. The marina has a max depth of 14 ft. The resorts off er restaurants, a market, cafe and hotel rooms.

PRO SKIPPER TIPA full service resort and spa. This is a good midweek stop if you’re looking for beautiful marina showers, a swim up bar and two restaurants as well as an opportunity for dive excursions. Limited provisioning. A resort fee may apply. Easy shuttle access to airport for mid charter pick-ups and drop off s.

NO. DOCKS SPACE AVAILABLELAT 18.4678º N LONG: 64.5125º W

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THE BATHS

A must-see. Clamber over giant boulders stacked over the sand or splash in the small pools and caves they create. It’s also a great hike all the way through to Devil’s Bay. Dinghies cannot be taken ashore so only strong swimmers should consider visiting from the sea.

PRO SKIPPER TIPAccess can be diffi cult in high season due to sea swells and limited buoys. We suggest you head to Gorda Sound and rent a car at Leverick Bay, which will give you the chance to explore the island more. Head up the hills for drinks at Hog Heaven, stop by the Baths before the crowds arrive (remember your park permit!), then back to hike the National Forest.

NO. SWING MOORINGS 30 day onlyLAT 18.4294º N LONG: 64.4454º W

SPANISH TOWN

Spanish Town is the largest town on Virgin Gorda and home of Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour (VGYH). This is also an easy place to rent a car to explore Virgin Gorda and nearby beaches including The Baths. There is easy ferry access to Tortola and the USVI for guests arriving or departing mid-charter.

PRO SKIPPER TIPThere is no anchoring inside VGYH marina, only paid-for dockage. The marina itself can be hot, so A/C will make you more comfortable. There are plenty of facilities ashore, with 120 slips, free internet and a variety of shops including a dive shop and places to provision.

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NO. DOCKS 120LAT 18.4500º N LONG: 64.4333º W

ANEGADA

Once off limits to bareboats, this coral island is now a popular destination for fantastic snorkeling and diving. Enjoy the island’s famous lobster and conch dishes, view the fl amingos and head out to fi sherman’s wharf to see the conch piles. Setting Point is the only mooring point.

PRO SKIPPER TIPThe island is surrounded by reefs, so care is needed when accessing the anchorage; buoys are not always in place.

NO. SWING MOORINGS 30: at setting pointLAT 18.7333º N LONG: 62.3333º W

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LEVERICK BAY

Leverick Bay Resort and Marina is a haven for water sport fans. You will fi nd all the amenities you might need, including a pool, grocery market, 24h laundry, wifi and rooms and villas.

PRO SKIPPER TIPHead to the Marina from North Sound. The water is deep, with the marina minimum being 16ft.

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NO. SWING MOORINGS 30NO. DOCKS 10LAT 18.3130º N LONG: 64.2310º W

GUN CREEK

To the east of Leverick Bay around Gnat Point, Gun Creek provides a protected anchorage. Ashore you will fi nd the local supermarket where you can refresh your supplies.

NO. MOORINGS NONE: Anchor onlyLAT 18.3130º N LONG: 64.2310º W

SABA ROCK

Saba Rock is a tiny island sitting astride the channel to Eustatia Sound between the Bitter End on Virgin Gorda and Prickly Pear Island. The island is home to a bar/restaurant and small hotel. This is also the perfect place to stop - the service station with technical support can help you with any questions.

PRO SKIPPER TIPUse the moorings to the north of the marked channels as those are the ones belonging to and maintained by Saba Rock. Slips up to 24 ft wide.


GORDA SOUND

Situated at the northern end of Virgin Gorda, Gorda Sound is a large bay protected on all sides by islands and reefs. It is the ideal place to spend several days exploring and relaxing. It has many restaurants and marina complexes.

PRO SKIPPER TIPBest approach is through the north. The channel between Colquhoun Reef to the west and Cactus Reef to the east is marked with two sets of red and green buoys with a depth from 15ft to 35ft in the center. Take care for Oyster rock, which is to the west of the Biras Creek anchorage.

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NO. SWING MOORINGS 100+NO. DOCKS 30LAT 18.4819º N LONG: 64.3892º W

SABA ROCK:

TECH ASSISTANCE FOR SUNSAIL, THE

MOORINGS AND FOOTLOOSE

FOR ASSISTANCE CALL ON VHF CH 12 OR TEL 393 - 3333

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Sunsail 18:00 11:00



INTRO: SAMPLE IT INER ARIE S

THE CUSTOMER

SERVICE TEAM WILL BE ON

HAND TO ASSIST IN ORGANISING

AIRPORT / FERRY.

Call inon VHF Ch12 when you are

opposite the cruise ship dock. We will give you

instructions on returning to the marina. Please let

us know if you would like us to come and

assist you.

Take yourdebriefing sign-o�

paperwork back to the Customer Services desk

to complete the handover and pick up your security

deposit

DOCK AMBASSADOR

GREETINGFollowed by debriefing

(tell us aboutyour holiday)

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TURNING TO BASE

SAMPLE CRUISING ROUTESWhy not relax and follow one of our recommended

cruising routes? Over the following pages we have

outlined some of our favorite cruising routes for

both sail and power.

They are designed to take in the best that the BVI

has to offer, including lunch time spots, idyllic bays,

snorkeling and overnight stops.

Feel free to follow these routes, relax and

enjoy the islands as they drift by.

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JOST VAN DYKEWhite Bay


Cane Garden Bay

VIRGIN GORDA

The Baths

Marina Cay

Trellis Bay

SALT ISLAND COOPER ISLAND

PETER ISLAND

MonkeyPoint

SCRUB ISLAND

Leverick Bay

The Dogs

SabaRock

Garner Bay

Soper’s Hole

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DAY 1Travel Day

Arrival day – complete boat and area orientation; stow provisioning, book watersports or diving excursions on base, collect free phone from Renport. Swimming pool, spa, boutiques and mini market on site. Luggage storage available.

Head out to Cooper Island – snorkeling at Cistern Point.

Dinner on board or ashore at Cooper Island Beach Club.

DAY 2Set sail for Marina Cay, stopping at Salt Island en route to snorkel / dive the Wreck of the Rhone

Overnight Marina Cay or Trellis Bay on buoy: snorkeling / diving, visit to Trellis Bay market & artisan village, spa at Scrub Island resort

Lunch: on board

Dinner: Pussers, Marina Cay or Scrub resort.

DAY 3Set sail for the Dogs or the Baths for snorkeling and exploring (sea states dependent) and on to Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour

Overnight in Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour Marina: Taxi or car rental to explore Virgin Gorda: the Baths, Devils Bay, Hog Heaven, Copper Mine, Savannah Bay.

Lunch: Top of the Baths, Mad Dog

Dinner: Rock Café (live music most nights); Taxi required: Coco Maya, Mineshaft, Hog Heaven.

DAY 4More Virgin Gorda exploration or set sail for North Sound, VG

Overnight at Saba Rock or Leverick or BEYC on buoy: kiteboarding, dinghy sailing at Bitter End, snorkeling / diving, hiking, fi sh feeding

Lunch: Fat Virgin Café, Leverick Bay, Sand Box (Gorda Sound).

Dinner: Saba Rock, Monday night mash up at Bitter End, YCCS or Biras Creek, Leverick (Friday jumbies).

The below is a guide only and will change dependent on weather, special events, and the time of year. Lunch and dinner stops are a suggestion only and other options are available in many of the anchorages. You will be given a full area orientation before you leave the dock.

DAY 5Set sail for Guana Island, then Cane Garden Bay

Overnight in Cane Garden Bay

Snorkeling at Monkey Point, Guana Island

Rum distillery, Glass factory, SUP in Cane Garden Bay

Lunch: on board

Dinner: Cane Garden Bay: Quitos, ELM, Myetts, Paradise Club – usually live entertainment.

DAY 6Sail to Sandy Cay / Diamond Cay and on to Jost van Dyke

Overnight Great Harbour, Jost van Dyke on buoy or at anchor:

Hike to Bubbly Pools at Diamond Cay, explore Sandy Cay

Lunch: Foxy’s Taboo at Diamond Cay on Jost OR Soggy Dollar bar in White Bay, Jost.

Dinner: Foxy’s, Corsairs, Ali Babas, Rudys.

DAY 7Stop by Sopers Hole for shopping and water / ice top up then on to Norman or Peter Island.

Overnight at Norman or Peter Island on buoy or at anchor:

Snorkeling the Indians and the Caves, hike to the top of Norman Island, Spa at Peter Island

Lunch: Pussers or Fish N Lime at Sopers Hole; Pirates or the “Willy T” on Norman; Oceans 7 or Peter Island Resort on Peter Island.

Dinner: Pirates or the “Willy T” on Norman; Oceans 7 or Peter Island Resort.

DAY 8Departure day – allow plenty of time to return to the Marina to be debriefed, pack up and depart for airport or ferry.

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Cane Garden Bay

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SCRUB ISLAND

Leverick Bay

The Dogs

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Garner Bay

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DAY 1Travel Day

Arrival day – complete boat and area orientation; stow provisioning, book watersports or diving excursions on base, collect free phone from Renport. Swimming pool, spa, boutiques and mini market on site. Luggage storage available.

Head out to Cooper Island – snorkeling at Cistern Point.

Dinner: on board or ashore at Cooper Island Beach Club.

DAY 2Set sail for Marina Cay, stopping at Salt Island en route to snorkel / dive the Wreck of the Rhone Overnight Marina Cay or Trellis Bay on buoy: snorkeling / diving, visit to Trellis Bay market & artisan village (watch for Full Moon events).

Lunch: on board.

Dinner: Pussers or Marina Cay.

DAY 3Set sail for the Dogs or the Baths for snorkeling and exploring (sea states dependent) and on to Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour.

Overnight in Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour Marina: Taxi or car rental to explore Virgin Gorda: the Baths, Devils Bay, Hog Heaven, Copper Mine, Savannah Bay.

Lunch: Top of the Baths, Mad Dog.

Dinner: Rock Café (live music most nights); Taxi required: Coco Maya, Mineshaft, Hog Heaven.

DAY 4More Virgin Gorda exploration or set sail for North Sound, VG

Overnight at Saba Rock or BEYC on buoy: kiteboarding, dinghy sailing at Bitter End, snorkeling/diving, hiking, fi sh feeding.

Lunch: Fat Virgin Café, Leverick Bay, Sand Box (Gorda Sound).

Dinner: Saba Rock, Bitter End, YCCS or Biras Creek, Leverick (Friday jumbies).

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DAY 5Early start out to Anegada.

Mooring buoy at Setting Point: taxi, car or scooter rental to explore the north shore for incredible snorkeling, fi shing and conch specials at Big Bamboo, Cow Wreck, Loblolly and ABC.

Dinner: Anegada Reef Hotel, Potters, Neptune’s Treasure – specialty is lobster (bbq is best!).

DAY 6Explore Anegada Flamingos, conch shell point at Fisherman’s Wharf, iguana sanctuary, the Settlement.

DAY 7Sail back to Gorda Sound.

Mooring buoy or dock at Leverick Bay: laundry, spa, shopping.

Dinner: Leverick Bay jumbies and jump up.

DAY 8Sail to Scrub.

On dock at Scrub: swim up bar, , dive shop, spa.

Stop at The Baths or Dogs for snorkeling/exploring.

Dinner: Caravella.

DAY 15Departure day – allow plenty of time to return to the Marina to be debriefed, pack up and depart for airport or ferry.

DAY 14Sail to Peter Island.

Overnight Sprat Bay or Great Harbour.

Day stop for snorkeling in Deadmans Bay.

Dinner: Oceans Seven or Peter Island resort.

DAY 13Sail to Norman Island.

Overnight on mooring buoy in The Bight.

Day stop for snorkeling at the Indians – lunch on board.

Snorkeling at the Caves or hiking to the top of the hill.

Dinner: Pirates ashore or Willy T afl oat.

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DAY 12Sail to Sopers Hole.

Buoy or dock in Sopers Hole Marina.

Top up water, ice, supplies; easy taxi access to north shore (Bombas!).

Dinner: Fish N Lime, Sacramouche, Pussers, Frenchmans Cay.

PETER ISLAND

DAY 11Sail round to White Bay, JvD.

Overnight Great Harbour, Jost van Dyke on buoy or at anchor:

Lunch: Soggy Dollar Bar – home of the painkiller and ring toss game.

Dinner: Foxy’s, Corsairs, Ali Babas, Rudys.

DAY 10Sail to Sandy Cay/Diamond Cay and on to Jost van Dyke.

Overnight on mooring buoy at Diamond Cay.

Hike to Bubbly Pools at Diamond Cay, explore Sandy Cay/Sandy Spit.

Cocktails at the Bee Line bar.

Lunch: Foxy’s Taboo at Diamond Cay.

DAY 9Set sail for Guana Island, then Cane Garden Bay.

Overnight in Cane Garden Bay.

Snorkeling at Monkey Point, Guana Island.

Lunch: on board.

Dinner: Quitos, ELM, Myetts, Paradise Club – live entertainment most nights.

Rum distillery, Glass factory, SUP rentals in Cane Garden Bay.

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Cane Garden Bay

VIRGIN GORDA

The Baths

Marina Cay

Trellis Bay


PETER ISLAND

MonkeyPoint

SCRUB ISLAND

Leverick Bay

The Dogs

SabaRock

Soper’s Hole

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DAY 1Travel Day

Arrival day – complete boat and area orientation; stow provisioning, book watersports or diving excursions on base, collect free phone from Renport. Swimming pool, spa, boutiques and mini market on site.

Overnight: Head out to Cooper Island – snorkeling at Cistern Point, moorings only – no anchoring.

DAY 2Set off for Norman Island for snorkeling the Indians (day moorings).

Overnight: Head to Sopers Hole (marina and moorings available); provisioning, water, ice, boutique shopping, Island tours.

DAY 3Set out for White Bay, Jost van Dyke and the Soggy Dollar bar. Bird watching, ATV rides and much bar hopping.

Overnight on a mooring in Great or Little Harbour

Boutiques, live entertainment, lobster BBQ’s

DAY 4Early start for Diamond Cay or Sandy Spit; Hike out to the Bubbly Pool or swim ashore to the protected Sandy Spit.

Lunch stop in Cane Garden Bay: Rum distillery, Glass factory.

Overnight at the dock – Scrub Island resort and marina.

Snorkeling / diving, spa at Scrub Island resort.

The below is a guide only and will change dependent on weather, special events, and the time of year. Lunch and dinner stops are a suggestion only and other options are available in many of the anchorages. You will be given a full area orientation before you leave the dock. This route runs clockwise, unlike traditional slower sail routes, allowing you to work in the opposite direction of the “crowd”. It also assumes more docks overnights.

DAY 5Great snorkeling at the Dogs, or back to Guana Island to snorkel Monkey Point

Head up in to Gorda Sound – choice of docks (Leverick/BEYC/Scrub/YCCS) or moorings or anchor

Taxi or car rental to explore Virgin Gorda: the Baths, Devils Bay, Hog Heaven, Copper Mine, Savannah Bay.

Huge range of restaurants and bars

DAY 6Head back down Drakes Channel with an early morning stop at the Baths when they are most quiet.

Marina Cay for reef snorkeling; visit to Trellis Bay market & artisan village

DAY 7Day stop at Salt Island for diving / snorkeling the Wreck of the Rhone or ashore to explore the salt ponds.

Afternoon stop at the Caves for snorkeling (day moorings only). Hike to top of Norman Island.

Overnight in the Bight on buoy or at anchor

DAY 8Departure day – Allow plenty of time to return to the marina and refuel and Debrief with our team.

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Remember to stow all your

lines and fenders after leaving the dock trailing

lines can easily get caught in the prop. This can add a considerable delay to your

time on the water while the problem is

rectified.

1

Also take in and stow your

fenders when leaving the dock. Not only is it good sailing etiquette, fenders can work loose from guardrails when

underway at sea.

2

Keep your dinghy close

to your yacht when manoeuvring under power (e.g. raising your mainsail).

When motoring there is a good chance the dingy painter can get sucked into the propeller

possibly causing damage to your engine and

transmission.

3

Raise your mainsail directly

into the wind, this takes the strain off the hoisting process making it easier

and stops the sail battens getting caught in the lazy

jacks for a speedy hoist.

4

Prepare well for entering

a harbour, double check your charts,

ensure your sails are well stowed and lines

and fenders are ready.

5

Remember to close all hatches

while sailing to avoid damage to hatches,

water on board and injuries from

slipping.

7

Please turn off you

generator while sailing to avoid

malfunction which will result in delays and

inconvenience.

8

Don’t feel the pressure when coming

into dock, ask us for assistance and we’ll help you with your mooring in tight

situations.

10

Make sure you collect your

local phone at the base before leaving so you can contact us free of charge. And don’t forget we have technical support at Saba

Rock in North Sound (VHF CH12 or Call

393-3333)

9

Approach mooring balls

from down wind, have your mooring line and boat hook ready.

Remember to check the depth and the position of

the other boats and their anchors.

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BASE CONTACT NUMBERS

Customer service 7am to 11pm(284) 393 2443

Technical support service 8am to 5pm(284) 393 3333

EMERGENCY AFTER HOURS CONTACT NUMBER Please use this number to notify the base if you

have encountered any of the following situations

below. This number is also programmed in your

Renport cell phone under “Night Distress.”

• Your vessel is in imminent distress and is unsafe.

• You have a medical emergency

(284) 346 0300 (11pm to 7am)

BVI EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERSIf you have a genuine medical or boat emergency, please

hail Virgin Island Search & Rescue (VISAR) on VHF Ch 16

or by calling S.O.S (767) on your cell phone. You will need

to give the position of your vessel & nature of emergency.

BVI Police:(284) 494 3822 (999 or 911 for emergency)

Peebles Hospital (Tortola): (284) 494 3479 (999 or 911 for emergencies).

VHF Radio Only Channel 12 is monitored by the base.

The VHF will only work in line of sight and within a

certain range. Channel 16 is the emergency and hailing

channel and also used for communication with marinas,

restaurants, ferries, dive companies etc. Please remember

to switch to a working channel once you have made

contact. If you have your VHF radio set to DUAL watch

(i.e. 16 and 12) please make sure you change to a single

channel to communicate. If you allow children to use

the VHF radio please make sure they follow the VHF

radio communication etiquette. Base Security is on the

base 24/7. The two phone numbers are programmed in

the free phone you collect from Renport under Marina

Security. They can also be contacted on VHF channel 6.

DON’T FEED MARINE LIFE AS IT DISRUPTS THEIR

NORMAL FEEDING PATTERNS

DON’T TOUCH OR REMOVE CORAL OR OTHER MARINE LIFE (MANY ARE

PROTECTED UNDER BVI LAW)

STRICTLY NO ANCHORING (PLEASE USE MOORING BUOYS) OR FISHING IN NATIONAL PARKS

DO NOT DUMP LITTER OR OILY WASTE OR SUBSTANCES IN THE SEA

SMOKING IN PUBLIC AREAS IS NOT PERMITTED

DISPOSE OF TRASH IN MARKED RECEPTACLES ASHORE

DISCHARGE HOLDING TANKS OFFSHORE, NOT IN HARBOURS OR BAYS

ANCHOR IN SAND ONLY, NOT CORAL OR SEA GRASS, IT CAN EASILY BE DESTROYED

SHOW RESPECT FOR THE PEOPLE AND CULTURE OF THE ISLANDS

PROTECT LOCAL WILDLIFE AND FLORA

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ENVIRONMENTAL BVI SAILING INFORMATIONC ONTAC T INFORMATION

TORTOLA BASE

located in Wickhams Cay II PO Box 139 Road Town Tortola, British Virgin Islands

Base Contact Numbers (284) 393 3333 (284) 393 2408

Technical Support Service: 8am to 6pm

Customer Service: 8am to 10pm © TUI Travel PLC 2014

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