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Located 60 miles east
of
Puerto Rico, the BVI includes 40-odd islands and cays. Once a
haven for pirates like Blackbeard and Henry Morgan, its many small bays and hidden coves make
it
one of the world's loveliest cruising grounds. Most of the sailing is
in protected water with nice flat seas, good wind and always another
boat
to race with.
The weather is balmy year round, with daily highs
around 80°F. Consistent easterly trade winds keep humidity low and
Caribbean currents keep the surrounding waters warm. Like most
other Islands, the BVI can get hit by hurricanes, but we start our
charter season a little late so as to completely eliminate the
possibility during your visit.
The picture at right is from the space-shuttle showing Virgin Gorda to
Anegada. For you hard-core windsurfers and kiteboarders,
this area rocks. That red track is a
perfect 14 mile reach in big ocean rollers.
Horseshoe Reef, extending for 10 miles from the southeastern tip of
Anegada, is the third largest in the world and is home to over 500 shipwrecks of all ages.
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