The British Virgin Islands is an archipelago surrounded by the Caribbean Sea and despite such close proximity to water, many people have a fear of swimming or venturing too far out at sea. However, two individuals Tom and Barbara Gerker saw there was a problem with children and how they managed the sea and decided […]
The British Virgin Islands is known as the ‘Sailing Capital of the World’ and for good reason. The archipelago of about sixty islands, islets and cays provides sheltered waters smack bang in the middle of the trade wind belt. Easterly winds are relatively constant and blow between 10 and 25 knots ninety per cent of […]
Ten things to know about the world’s most important trees. 1. Mangroves are the only tree on Earth that grows in salt water. Some others, like the cypress in North America, grow in a mix of sea and fresh (brackish) water, but only mangroves have evolved to process salt water and thereby make ocean shorelines […]
Caribbean Boatmaster (CBM) Courses These courses are designed for those wishing to apply for and take the Virgin Islands Shipping Registry (VISR) exams to obtain a Caribbean Boat Master’s license (CBML). They are preparatory courses only, as we do not issue licenses. However, those who attend one of these courses will have a greater chance […]
We can all agree that time at sea is time well spent, especially in the outrageous beauty of BVI waters. But here’s a thing that sometimes gets missed – for sailors, time ashore should be equally magical. Yes, you’ll need to do some provisioning, find gas for the outboard and check to see if the […]
Efforts to restore, preserve and sail the historic Tortola Boats (Virgin Island Sloops) has started again at Nanny Cay. The programme continues to be headed by Professor Geoff Brooks, who has nurtured these boats for many years as the Curator of the Virgin Islands Maritime Museum, and the newly formed Virgin Islands Sloop Foundation (VISF), […]
Lead by Founder and Director Mike Liese, the Sail Caribbean team proudly enters their 40th year of sharing true BVI adventure with teenagers who join them for action-packed, empowering summer programs. What has made the seasoned Caribbean-based operation so successful throughout the journey is young adults accepting challenges and responsibilities head-on while outstanding staff shares […]
I extend sincere congratulation to Mr. Elton F. Callwood, the Marketing Director of Relyon Marketing Group, for the production of ‘SAILING BVI’: The British Virgin Islands Maritime Tourism Magazine. The British Virgin Islands (BVI) has become a favorite of sailors and a premier Caribbean sailing destination within the last few decades, and as a result, […]