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Advantages: Fantastic sailing, friendly people
Disadvantages: hurricanes at certain times of the year

The British Vrigin Islands is a great place ofr novice and experienced sailers alike. The consistency of the weath and winds makes sailing very easy and most of the navigation is by site, except to get to Anegada (a very rewaarding experience). There is an easy route around the South of Tortola, up to Virgin Gorda with plenty of stop off points for some really good snorkelling. It is possible to moor in totally isolated bays if you wnat a quiet night, ... Read review

Advantages: Great sailing - ideal for beginners, fun beach bars
Disadvantages: Very popular, can be busy

The BVIs are in the northeast Caribbean, and offer protected sailing perfect for newcomers to chartering yachts. There are a lot of moorings, marinas and beach bars. We had our first yachting holiday here, chartering from Sunsail in Tortola. Now we're a little more experienced, we'd like to go back! We particularly enjoyed: Norman Island - a large bay called the Bight with a restaurant and bar on a converted ship, and a lively beach bar Marina ... Read review