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When sailing in the BVI, you will often hear the term “Sir Francis Drake Channel.” This large body of water is located between the British Virgin Islands and the U.S. Virgin Islands and is seeped in history.
Francis Drake towered above all of the sailors of his day. A brilliant seaman, he was ambitious , brave and ruthless in piracy and war. For this, the “Sir Francis Drake Channel” was named for him.
After a brutal battle with the Spanish in San Juan, Porto Rica Francis Drake became England’s most successful pirate. He raided numerous Spanish cargos of spice, gold and silver.
At the end of 1577, Drake and his crew became the first Englishmen to sail around the world. He brought home enough treasure to pay off the entire national debt and was promptly knighted by Queen Elizabeth.
In 1585 Sir Francis Drake was commissioned by the Queen to raid the Spanish settlements in the Caribbean and completed this mission by capturing and sinking over 24 ships.
The Spanish named him “El Draque” (dragon) and Prince Phillip II offered 4,000,000 pounds for his head.
When on your Caribbean sailing vacation in the BVI with Captain Terry on Manana Maybe, you are traveling the same course as Sir Francis Drake. Perhaps on a dark, starry night, while sitting on the deck you can feel the ghost of one of the most famous Pirates of the Caribbean.
To charter your Caribbean sailing vacation today, just visit Sailwithterry.com and choose the sailing adventure that suits you. Can’t find the plan? Call Captain Terry at 941-266-0296 and ask for a custom plan.
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Plan Now for Winter Fun… Take a Caribbean Sailing Vacation!
Sail, Scuba, Snorkel, Relax!
Soon the warm lazy days of summer will turn into cool colorful days of fall. Then Thanksgiving, Christmas and dreary, endless, COLD Winter days, freezing rain, mounds of snow. Remember?
Now is the time to make your plans for a winter escape to the British Virgin Islands, sailing in the Caribbean on a beautiful 51’ sailboat, “Mañana Maybe.” Blue skies, warm balmy breeze on your face, crystal clear turquoise water. Sunny temperatures in the 80’s, just a perfect sailing vacation.
A sail boat charter with Captain Terry in the BVI is a sure way to beat the winter blues. Visit a different island each day, enjoy local bars and restaurants, sunsets on secluded beaches… your floating hotel.
Is that YOU wearing a bathing suit and working on your tan in the middle of Winter?
Check out the photo gallery and comments from previous happy guests at SailWithTerry and gather your friends and family for a winter sailing vacation in the beautiful British Virgin Islands. Captain Terry will be happy to answer any question and help you make this a memory of a lifetime.
You have your heart set on chartering a sailing yacht to visit the
Caribbean. Your main stop: The British Virgin Islands (BVI). It’s been
said there’s no better place in the Caribbean than the BVI. It
certainly is one of the safest areas to sail because the 60 islands
and cays are close together and very protected. And since the BVI are
surrounded by crystal clear water and snow white beaches, they make an
ideal location for playing in the sand, sun and surf.
While crewing your own sailing yacht may sound like fun to some, you
may prefer to leave the sailing and other chores to the professionals
while you relax in the sun and enjoy the ride. That’s up to you.When
you charter a sailing yacht for a BVI vacation with Captain Terry, you
can choose your level of involvement in the day-to-day operations. Opt
for free time or learn to anchor and trim the sails for a more active
adventure. Once you’ve chosen the BVI for your sailing destination,
you’ll be free to set an itinerary for your trip based on the
activities you choose. The joy of a Caribbean sailing vacation with
Captain Terry is the tremendous number of options available for your
pleasure.
Captain Terry is a knowledgeable and experienced guide in the BVI. He
can work with you to help you choose the best activities and stops to
meet your needs. Select your travel time and let Captain Terry and his
crew create the perfect itinerary for you, stopping nightly at a
different location, visiting island hot spots, or simply lounging on
the boat. Whatever you desire.
Enjoy a variety of water and island
activities including snorkeling, diving, sailing, fishing, hiking,
kayaking, or simply strolling along the beach. Take part in the active
party scene at such exotically named locations as Jolly Rogers,
Pirates, Fat Virgin’s Café, Cow Wreck, or Flash of Beauty.
The only problem you’ll face when you charter a sailing yacht for your
Caribbean vacation to the BVI is whether or not you want to return
home. You may find the island life suits you so well, you’d prefer to
keep on sailing from island to island and never leave.
Create your own incredible sailing vacation right now by logging on to sailwithterry.com and be on your way!
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Close your eyes and picture yourself sitting on the bow of a beautiful 51’ sailboat on a stress free sailing vacation, the warm balmy wind in your face, waves lapping on the side of the boat as you quietly glide through the crystal clear turquoise water. Visit www.sailwithterry and check out the latest video of fun in the British Virgin Islands on Mañana Maybe. Captain Terry is sole owner/operator of the 51’ Beneteau featuring four private cabins each with its own bath/head.
Sail stress free in the BVI with Captain Terry and he will take you to the best snorkeling locations, greatest parties, good local food and safe anchorages.
You set the itinerary each day and Captain Terry will guide you through the beautiful, clear Caribbean waters. Each day a different island, each day a new adventure… your boat, your captain, your stress free sailing vacation.
The 2010-2011 season is just around the corner. Contact Sailwithterry.com and book your stress free sailing vacation in the in the sunny Caribbean. Be the envy of your friends as you sport a beautiful tan in the middle of cold, dreary February.
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Thinking of the ultimate sailing vacation? Think SailWithTerry. The British Virgin Islands is known as the “sailing capital of the world”. Balmy trade winds, crystal clear turquoise water, numerous picturesque islands within 1-2 hours sailing distance and… FULL MOON PARTIES.
Each month around the date of the full moon , the party fever ratchets up a few notches. There is a buzz in the air as sailboats converge to Trellis Bay. Located at the east end of Tortola in the BVI, Trellis Bay is world renown for its island flavor and full moon parties complete with fireballs and moko jumbies.
Early arrivals quickly grab a mooring ball in the anchorage and then sit back with a cool beverage watching as the other boats arrive. Shouts of welcome and reggae music drift over the water. The excitement builds as the sun sets. As the sun sets, everyone jumps in the dingy for a short ride to the dock. The air is festive, food and drinks abound, island music intensifies.
It is Full Moon time! It is Party Time! As the moon rises in the starlit skies the party shifts into full gear. Steel drums beat the island sounds, Moko Jumbies jump out and start the dancing, fire balls are lighted and cheers go up at the spectacular sights. The party goes on until the wee hours, after all it is only a dingy ride back to your floating hotel….. . The 51’ sailboat, Manana Maybe.
A Caribbean sailing charter with Captain Terry is the ultimate sailing vacation. Visit sailwithterry.com and secure your next Full Moon party date. Remember the party is only once a month so check the dates on the web page to reserve your vacation.
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What a great pleasure it was to have two Viking families, from Norway, take a sailing vacation with us in 2009. And they did come back and sail with us again in 2010.
Dear Terry,
We are now back in Oslo, Norway, sorting out all the nice photos, video clips and good memories from a fantastic week sailing with you in the B.V.I.
My friend Knut and my self wanted to take our teen age kids on a special sailing vacation. We each have two kids ages13-16 and each of us have a son and daughter. We wanted to have a nice mix of good sailing, snorkeling, diving, relaxing in the sun, experiencing the Virgin Islands and have a nice warm week during the middle of a cold Norwegian winter. Yes, that is what we got and snow birds can come all the way from Norway! Why not Sail With Terry?
There is no lack of options, companies and boats to charter in the B.V.I. The challenge is to pick the right one. I did quite a bit of research before we decided to go with you. Key reasons were your experience, your flexibility in accommodating our wishes, but also your boat as to number of beds and space on board. We wanted our kids and ourselves to learn the basics of sailing, handling the boat, respect for wind and weather as well as just having a nice holiday. You engaged the kids in a very nice and positive way that really triggered their interest for sailing.
We chose the option with you as captain, the reason being that I was the only person in our group with good sailing experience. Personally I’d recommend others to have you as a Captain even if they are good sailors. Apart from knowing the boat as well as the islands and harbors you know all the good snorkeling spots, have the connections to arrange diving when we wanted, knew when we had to be at the next place in order to get a good mooring etc. It made the sailing vacation very relaxing and great fun.
In total, Terry, it was so nice spending one week with you on your boat and we will do it again!
Best regards,
Erik Wiese-Hansen
Oslo-Norway
For you to be able to experience your own incredible sailing vacation, log on to our homepage and begin planning your own sailing vacation of a lifetime!
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Before you go snorkeling on your BVI Sailing Vacation with SailWithTerry– make sure to put sunscreen on your back and the back of your legs. I always wear a t-shirt for protection from the sun. If you put sunscreen on your face or on your feet, it will burn in your eyes and will deteriorate your mask and your fins. Before trying on your fins, wet them and your feet to make it easier. Always wear fins, you never know when you need extra power. Test your mask for leaks and the fit of your fins close to the “Mañana Maybe”, your 51-foot sailing vessel. We strongly suggest you never snorkel alone and that you take your time. Always snorkel with someone close by your side. Taking your time will deliver the best snorkeling experience. Most of the fish are shy and hide first if you approach a coral head. If you hover for a minute on top of this coral head you will see them reappear. A reef is like a painting- the longer you look at it the more details you will explore. If you have an underwater camera, take it with you every time. You never know when you make your picture perfect encounter with you favorite fish or turtle. Disposable cameras without flash only take satisfying pictures in good light conditions and if you are very close to the object.
A special word about Coral reefs they take millenniums to grow, seconds to destroy.
The coral reefs are precious and delicate. We encourage our guest to touch nothing.
The slightest touch with hands, fins or equipment can irreparably damage coral polyps, the tiny animals that build the coral reefs. Remember most coral reefs grow only half an inch per year. We want all guests on a Caribbean sailing vacation with SailWithTerry to enjoy the beauty of these coral gardens. When snorkeling, remain horizontal in the water and snorkel in water with five to seven feet of clearance. Snorkeling on shallow reefs can easily inflict damage to the coral and cause personal injury. In a vertical position your flapping fins are killers. They break coral and stir up sediment that can smother the coral polyps. For equipment adjustment, swim out and away from the coral into deep water, then make the adjustments. Look, enjoy and take nothing dead or alive from the reef.
The BVI has some of the best snorkeling in the Caribbean, and a sailing vacation with Captain Terry is a great way to experience these beauties first hand. Log on to our website for information on how to schedule your own incredible sailing trip with a world renown Captain and vessel.
If you have been dreaming about taking that special vacation…a sailing vacation in the British Virgin Islands (BVI), think the month of May.
The busy New Year has passed, spring break is over, school is still in session, no hurricanes in May. The month of May is a small window between spring break and summer vacations, where everyone takes a deep breath, the pace slows a little, popular anchorages have fewer boats, restaurant reservations are easily obtained. The perfect time for a Caribbean Sailing Vacation!
Is this YOUR time for booking that dream sailing adventure? Well, stop dreaming and check out the Videos and pictures at SailWithTerry.com. Let the testimonials of numerous guests having the vacation of a lifetime convince you that NOW is YOUR time. A personal conversation with Captain Terry on “Mañana Maybe” will answer any questions or concerns that you may have. Captain Terry offers four pricing plans and as always, the sailboat charter vacation will be planned according to YOUR AGENDA.
Snorkeling in the clear Caribbean waters and viewing hundreds of colorful fish , sailing to various islands, lounging on a float reading the latest best seller, watching the sunset from a deserted beach sipping a local cocktail, dinners under starlit skies.
Contact SailWithTerry.com and secure your week on a Caribbean sailing Vacation in the be beautiful azure waters of the BVI.
New Year celebrations in the British Virgin Islands are renowned world wide. The BVI turns into one international New Year’s Eve Party. A sailing vacation in the BVI is one of the top places for celebrating the New Year in the WORLD.
There is a sense of excitement all around. Mega yachts from the Greek Islands, cruisers from Puerto Rico, hundreds of sail boats. The bars and restaurants are booked in advance, laughter abounds from neighboring boats, everyone is scurrying around to be in the best possible location to bring in the New Year. Charter a sailing vacation with Sailwithterry and sail into the new year on your floating hotel. Go ashore or watch the festivities on the deck of Manana Maybe sipping your favorite
champagne. You may choose to visit Trellis Bay and join the party complete with Mucko Jumbies and fireballs, have an elegant dinner at one of numerous upscale resorts, or enjoy a gourmet meal and watch the fireworks while sitting under the stars on the deck of Mañana Maybe, a 51’ sailboat with Captain Terry at the helm.
Early planning for your Caribbean Sailing vacation is the key to getting your specific time, your boat, and your captain. Check out Sailwithterry and let us help you plan the best sailing vacation ever!
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Location: The British Virgin Islands are located in the Caribbean. Air travel to San Juan, Puerto Rico with connecting flights to Beef Island, Tortola, or to St. Thomas, is serviced by numerous non stop flights from major U.S. gateways, making this a very accessible Caribbean vacation destination for European travelers.
Weather: Located in the northeast trade wind belt, The British Virgin Island offer almost perfect sailing weather year round. The temperature is extremely stable, with day temperatures ranging from 84-86 degrees and evenings a comfortable 72-76.
Sailing: Northeast trade winds vary between 15-20 knots in the winter. Christmas Winds can produce 25-30 knot winds for several days at a time. By June the winds are blowing out of the southeast at 1-15 knots. The seas in the BVI are broken by the chain of islands creating the ideal sailing conditions and numerous anchorage choices offering various amenities.
Activities: Something for everyone. A sailing vacation with Captain Terry on Mañana Maybe is customized for YOU. Are you ready to learn the sailing basics, hoist the sails, and take the helm? Check out the amazing snorkel locations where you will feel as if you are swimming in an aquarium? The water is turquoise and clear. What about sunbathing? Reading a good book? Exploring? Hiking? Spas? At night there are many restaurants and bars to check out or have a nice dinner on board under the bright star lights.
Check out sailwithterry. Your BVI sailing vacation can be as laid back and relaxed or as active and adventurous as you wish. This is YOUR trip. YOUR agenda.
Sailwithterry is now booking for the 2010-2010 season. Book your BVI sailing vacation now to be assured of your special date.
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