Located in
northeast Caribbean, east of Puerto Rico, the British Virgin Islands
stretch for more than 30 miles around Sir Francis Drake Channel – one
of the finest and most protected sailing areas in the world.
Good
winds and medium seas make for superb sailing
and some really exhilarating openwater
cruising. You may decide to embark on an
exciting adventure over longer distances
to the sophisticated shores of St. Barts
and St. Kitts. St.Martin is the smallest
island in the world to be divided between
two principalities: French in the north
and Dutch in the south.
Capital and gateway to The Grenadines, the
spectacular St.Vincent cruising area offers
line-of-sight sailing not unlike the British
Virgin Islands. Sailors of varying experience
levels will enjoy the alluring landscapes,
superb snorkelling and diving, as well
as an endless variety of stunning palm
fringed
beaches in this nation of islands.
Antigua & St.Vincent
both experience year round northeast to
southeast winds from
10 to 20 knots in the summer months and 15
to 25 knots from November to May. Winter
season winds are generally east to northeast
with July and October northeast to southeast
variations for short periods. Currents generally
flow in a westerly direction and the tidal
range is approximately 18 inches.
Fly
to St.Vincent Airport – our
base at Lagoon
Marina is only 10 minutes away.
The
British Virgin Islands - Located
in the northeast Caribbean, 60 miles
east of Puerto Rico, the BVIs stretch
more than 30 miles around the Sir Francis
Drake Channel – one of the finest
and most protected sailing areas in the
world. Our base at Hodges Creek Marina,
in Tortola is by far the best equipped
on the island providing a protected harbour
and all of the comforts you have come
to expect from Sunsail. Popular stops
in Tortola include the bustling
capital of Road Town and Cane Garden Bay, a sweeping beach with a great choice
of watersports and live music in the evenings at many waterfront bars.
St. Martin - Good winds and medium seas make
for superb sailing and some really exhilarating open-water cruising.
You may decide to embark on an exciting adventure over longer
distances to the sophisticated shores of St. Barts and St. Kitts.
St. Martin is the smallest island in the world to be divided
between two principalities; French
in the north and Dutch to south. Our base in Oyster Pond is divided
between these two countries with the base on the French side
and the boats on the Dutch!
For those interested in socialising, make sure you don’t miss the
popular spot of Philipsburg, the Dutch capital.
THE BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS
Prevailing winds in the summer months are southeast averaging between 10 to
15 knots. The winter winds are generally northeast from 15 to 25 knots. The
waters are sheltered with a tidal range of 12 inches. Sailing passages range
from 2 to 15 miles.
ST. MARTIN
Year
round northeast to southeast winds from
10 to 20 knots in the summer months and
15 to 25 knots from November to May. Winter
season winds are generally east to northeast
with July and October northeast to
southeast variations for short periods. There is a tidal range of approximately
18 inches.
Fly to BVI’s Beef Island Airport – transfer time Maya Cove base
approx. 10 minutes
Fly
to St. Martin Airport and the transfer to
our base at Oyster Pond is only 25 minutes.
English
(French Creole, Dutch - St. Martin)
US
Dollars & Euro
All
year round
Cruising
Guide to The Virgin Islands by Nancy & Simon
Scott
Cruising Guide to the Leewards by Chris Doyle
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Bareboat
Charter
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Skippered
Charter
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Platinum
Luxury Crewed Charter
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Flotilla
(BVI only)
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BVI
Spring Regatta and Race Events 26 March
- 01 April 2007
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St.
Martin Heineken Regatta
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