Sailing & Boating

Constant trade winds fill your mainsail. Whether you’re a first-time sailor or an experienced captain, when it comes to British Island sailing, the Caribbean ocean provides the world’s greatest waters to navigate. With the Sir Frances Drake Channel stretching in front of you, the BVI is truly the centre of the sailing world and a sailor’s paradise, with consistent trade winds to fill your main sail, clear blue water, sunshine every day and islands close enough to navigate by sight. From the main capital island of Tortola, sailors enjoy navigating an incredible variety of cruising area that is about 32 miles long and 15 miles wide. Check out the Arriving by Sea section for more information on Marinas, Yacht Clubs, Ports of Entry, Moorings & Anchorages. Looking to spend all or part of your vacation on a boat, check out our Beds Afloat section for a listing of Crewed Charters and Bareboats available in the British Virgin Islands. Visit our Provisioning section to fill your ship with with everything you need for a voyage of any length.