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Reward yourself with a memorable sailing adventure in the BVI. Hang out on white sandy beaches sipping a painkiller (local national drink), windsurf or kayak, spend the evening in a fun beach bar dancing to a local Reggae band. That’s  a spring break you’ll not forget!
Take the helm, feel the warm Caribbean wind in your face and sail to your next destination or sit back and let Captain Terry sail you to a great snorkeling location.
Your floating hotel room awaits you on the 51’ Beneteau, Mañana Maybe.
Charter a sailing vacation today. See pictures and testimonials from previous fun guests. Choose one of four pricing plans and book your sailing charter today. Captain Terry welcomes your questions and is also available for personal phone calls.

5 Trails to Hike in the British Virgin Islands

Hiking in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) is perfect. The trails are wonderful and the view is something you’ll never forget. There are more than 20 miles of trails specifically designed for hikers.

Imagine walking along the trail and suddenly coming upon a stretch of crystal water. The view is breathtaking! You can find trails that lead you to the top of a hill where you can see the water from above. And others where you’ll see the water from ground level. All of this and more is available when you hike in the BVI.

Here are five trails to get you started!

1. Bordeaux Mountain Trail

This trail starts at the beach and ends at Bordeaux Mountain Road. It offers a variety of terrain along the way, but is rather steep in spots making it strenuous going uphill and slippery down. But if you pace yourself and watch your footing, you’ll see sites you’ll never see anywhere else.

2. Drunk Bay Trail

Drunk Bay Trail is unique because of its rocky terrain where you’ll discover rock creations visitors have designed and left for your enjoyment. At only .3 of a mile, this is a more navigable trail than some, though the rocks can make it slightly challenging.

3. Lameshur Bay Trail

Lameshur Bay Trail offers open, dry forest hiking that is relatively even and wide so it’s great for beginners. View lavish greenery, unusual cacti, and an occasional deer along the way, as well as the water from a couple of spots.

4. Rams Head Trail

This one mile trail is rocky and leads to a unique blue cobble beach. Continue up the hillside about 200 feet where you can view the Caribbean. But watch your footing near the cliff edge so you don’t get too close a look!

5. Reef Bay Trail

Reef Bay Trail is the longest of the trails mentioned here. This moderate hike is an educational one with guided tours available to explain the structures and sites along the way. Taino Indian petroglyphs and Danish plantation ruins are only two of the charms that make Caribbean history come alive on your hike.

These trails and many more offer a fun-filled, relaxing vacation. Give them a try when you visit the British Virgin Islands.

A Sailing Vacation is Perfect for Anyone

A sailing vacation is perfect because each vacation is unique. Even if planned exactly the same, every trip is bound to be different because you don’t know what you’ll see on the trip. The water, the birds, the beach, even the people you meet will vary to some degree.

Imagine the feelings you’ll have when you’re on the water with the wind in your hair and water for as far as your eye can see (always within sight of land, though). And imagine the feeling in your toes when you walk on a white sandy beach with your special someone by your side and the sand tickling your feet. You’ll feel like a whole new person and you’ll have so much fun!

Sailing vacations are perfect for anyone and everyone. Whether you’ve been sailing hundreds of times, or just preparing for your first trip, you’ll love a sailing vacation. It will be truly an experience you’ll never forget and one you’ll want to enjoy over and over again.

Spending your days in and around the beautiful waters of the Caribbean, enjoying delicious island food, strolling the beaches at night, or snorkeling during the day will make a perfect vacation regardless of your age or even activity level. You’ll wake up to a beautiful sunrise and watch the sun set from the yacht every day. What could be better than that

Planning a sailing vacation to the Caribbean is a wonderful way to get away from it all. You’ll be talking about your trip for weeks or even months after you return. Whether you’re a seasoned sailor or a total novice, you’ll love a sailing vacation. It’s the perfect way to forget all your worries and enjoy a real vacation … book your trip today!

Discover Shipwrecks on a BVI Sailing Vacation

The British Virgin Islands (BVI) are a tropical paradise full of beauty and views that are unsurpassed by any in the world. But some of these views don’t lie above you, or even around you. In fact, some of the best sights you can see on a BVI sailing vacation are beneath you! These are the fascinating shipwrecks that lie in these beautiful waters.

During your BVI sailing vacation, ask Captain Terry to take you to the RMS Rone. The Rone is not only a historical and magnificent ship, it is also the setting of many different movies, such as The Deep.

Because it has been underwater since 1867, its body is now the home of an entire ecosystem with tropical fish darting around, along with barnacles, coral, and sponges decorating the awesome frame. The hatch is located in about eighty feet of water, making it a perfect adventure for deep sea divers who want an even closer look at the ship’s interiors. Even swimmers who don’t want to go down too far can check out the propeller, which lies in about twenty feet of water.

After that, ask Captain Terry to whisk you twelve miles off the shore of Virgin Gorda, where the shipwreck of the Chikuzen found its way to the bottom of the ocean floor. These waters are home to aquatic life such as sting rays, eagle rays, snappers, barracudas and nurse sharks. Due to the choppy waters and the sometimes dangerous wildlife in the water, its best to only take a dive to the Chikuzen with a qualified and experienced diver.

Next drop anchor at the harbor located in Anegada Island and take a deep sea diving adventure to explore many shipwrecks such as the Rocus and the Paramatta, which are in the waters just a short distance away. These wrecks date back to 1929 and 1859, respectively, and are just two of many of the ships-turned-ecosystems that you’ll find in your diving adventure.

Just be sure to ask Captain Terry to pack the charter boat with lots of scuba gear before you go–these wrecks require more than snorkeling gear.

What a Caribbean Sailing Vacation Includes

The possibilities are limitless when planning a Caribbean sailing vacation. Whether you want an itinerary planned for you, or you want the freedom to choose where to go and what to do on any given day of your trip, the choice is yours when you sail with Captain Terry.

Captain Terry’s Caribbean sailing vacations put you in control of your adventure. Enjoy a variety of sailing, island hopping and other water activities. When you book your sailing vacation, Captain Terry will work with you to plan the ideal vacation for you and your family. Everything you wish to see and do is right at your fingertips.

Hostess and Chef Ingrid will work with you regarding meals. Different meals are provided with different pricing options. Just let Ingrid know what you desire so the boat can be stocked with the proper provisions. If eating on board isn’t your plan, the various islands in the BVI offer plenty of restaurants to enjoy local cuisine.

If your travel arrangements allow, St. Thomas is a wonderful place to spend some time sight seeing and shopping. Once in St. Thomas, you’ll take the ferry to Tortola. If you prefer to travel to San Juan, ‘puddle jumper’ airplanes are available to transport you to Tortola.

The British Virgin Islands are the most popular sailing destination in the Caribbean. Throughout the BVI, there are over 100 snorkeling and diving sites for those who wish to see under the sea. Snorkels and flippers are on board and waiting for your use.

Other activities such as guided walking tours, kayaking, and sailing are all included with your chartered sailing yacht vacation. The only things you need to bring are your clothes, shoes, a camera and plenty of sunscreen.

If you enjoy clubbing, there are several bars and grills on the islands where you can take in island nightlife. Or if you prefer to lounge around and enjoy relaxing with a book, that can be arranged as well. Whatever you prefer is what your sailing vacation will include. Just let Captain Terry know … your wish is his command!

Will I Have to Work on a Sailing Yacht Vacation?

Often when considering a sailing yacht vacation, our guests ask, Will I have to work on the boat? The answer is certainly not!

When you charter a sailing yacht for a vacation to the British Virgin Islands (BVI), you’re in complete control as to what you choose to do. You certainly don’t have to work, although if you’d like to take a more active role in the trip, you can choose to become part of the crew and share in shipboard activities such as cooking, sailing, anchoring and trimming the sails. Your only requirement is to enjoy yourself.

Chartering a sailing yacht for to the BVI is the ultimate Caribbean destination vacation. The moment you step aboard the yacht, Captain Terry and his crew will do their best to create a unique vacation perfectly suited to your travel tastes and desires.

You can choose to simply sail, enjoying the wind in your face and the sun on your back. Or you can elect to stop off at one of the many cays for snorkeling, swimming or scuba diving.

If you prefer kayaking, hiking, walking along the beach or an island party in one of the many clubs, that can be easily arranged. Choose one, none, or all these activities as well as your level of involvement on the boat. The choice is entirely yours. Your possibilities for a dream Caribbean vacation are limited only by your imagination.

Once you arrive at your destination, the fun really begins. Enjoy island hopping, lounge on the boat and enjoy the scenery, soak up the sun and relax. Or dive into the water and delight in the sea’s many mysteries. When the yacht docks, you’ll have plenty of time for whatever activities you choose.

In the evening, you can relax on the boat with a deliciously prepared dinner and a glass of wine, or pop over to one of the many island hot spots for a local meal. The focus is on helping you get the most pleasure from your sailing yacht vacation by allowing you to choose your level of involvement and activity, whatever that may be.

Charter A Sailing Yacht for the Perfect Caribbean Getaway

Imagine crystal blue waters surrounding white sand beaches, a beautiful island paradise filled with days of snorkeling, swimming, scuba diving, or lounging in the sun with a drink and a good book. If this sounds like your ideal vacation, chartering a sailing yacht for a Caribbean getaway with Captain Terry can make your dream come true!

And there’s no need to worry about being roped into activities you won’t enjoy. When you sail with Captain Terry, you can set your own schedule, choose your own activities and adventures, and even help plan the menu. Your sailing vacation can be customized to meet your every desire as well as your budget.

Enjoy swimming, snorkeling or scuba diving in the warm water off the British Virgin Islands (BVI). Or enjoy an invigorating hike and snorkel the Caves made famous by Robert Louis Stevenson’s “Treasure Island.” Take along your binoculars to catch a glimpse of the abundant bird life in the Islands. Or get away from it all on one of the many secluded beaches.

Want to try your skill at surfing? Sail during the winter months to discover steady swells on the exposed sides of the islands and  learn from other surfers the best place to catch the waves. Or try your hand at windsurfing, another popular past-time in the BVI.

Captain Terry can also arrange a rendezvous fishing trip, if you’re interested, that would hook you up with some of the best sport fishing available (pun intended!).

Whatever your passion or interest, chartering a sailing yacht for a Caribbean vacation with Captain Terry and his crew will prove to be an exciting, unforgettable adventure filled with memorable activities and events you’ll cherish for a lifetime.

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A Sailboat Charter with Four Pricing Packages

At SailWithTerry we Look Forward to Welcoming You Aboard the 51′ Sailing Vessel “Mañana Maybe” during the 2010 season.

At SailWithTerry.com we offer four pricing packages for your consideration. In the private charter industry one choice is the standard. Also, at Sail With Terry you deal directly with Captain Terry in planning your Caribbean adventure and setting your expectations. Pricing is based on a seven day and seven night charter with custom packages available.

The four pricing packages are:

Share-the-Sail Boat Charter
A Captain Only Charter
Crewed Captain/Chef/Hostess Charter
Half Board – Crewed Captain/Chef/Hostess Charter

You can create a Caribbean sailing package that best blends your vacation desires and budget.

To Review the details of each Pricing Package Click Here

This season sailing vacations with SailWithTerry are in the BVI, that is the British Virgin Islands. Located sixty miles east of Puerto Rico.

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Why The British Virgin Islands are the Perfect Place for a Caribbean Adventure
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Both on and off the yacht charter, your Virgin Island Adventure, Sailing with Terry will be unforgettable! The combination of water based and land based activities will keep you as active as you desire.

* Learn new skills on a yacht charter sailing, snorkeling and diving
* Be active kayaking, hiking and walking deserted beaches
* Be inactive relax, read a new book or lay in the hammock
* Its your personalized agenda

Why the Virgin Islands is among the world’s best sailing areas

* Perfect sailing trade winds and protected anchorages
* Natural beauty on the islands and below the water
* A vibrant modern culture with a unique Caribbean history
* Privacy or partying, you decide!
* Always in sight of land always safe from rough seas
* Easy to fly to and safe to visit.

Sailing Conditions

Through a unique combination of geology and geography, the British Virgin Islands boast some of the best sailing grounds in the world with steady trade winds, averaging 10-15 mph from the northeast, with insignificant currents and tidal range. There are almost 60 islands and cays (also pronounced keys) in the Virgin Islands. See map of islands that shows the short sail from one another. You are always in sight of land and safe harbour.

These islands offer protection from ocean swells and provide hundreds of protected coves and anchorages for swimming, snorkeling, diving, going ashore, or just lounging on the boat.

Caribbean Nature

The natural world of the Virgin islands is one its greatest draws. The islands are mostly volcanic in origin and are great for hiking with dramatic landscapes and vistas.

The clarity of the water and the shallow depth of many of the reefs provides world class snorkeling and scuba diving. While snorkeling or diving you will see numerous tropical fish and you will inevitably have a chance to view sightings of manta rays, tarpon, nurse sharks, barracudas, Octopuses’, moray eels and several species of endangered sea turtles.

The islands’ animal life includes deer, wild donkeys, goats and mongoose. Reptiles including anole and gecko lizards and the famous 6 foot long rock iguanas of Anegada, and birds. Over 200 species of birds have been accounted for in the Virgin Islands.

Activities

Here are a few favorites.

Swimming, snorkeling and scuba diving:

In addition to all the exciting sailing you will be doing on your trip, chances are one of your main goals of visiting the Virgin Islands is to enjoy swimming, snorkeling or scuba diving in the warm water. You will not be disappointed. You can swim from your yacht anytime and the beaches in the Virgin Islands are all open to the public (except on a few private islands).

Hiking: The Virgin Islands are a Mecca for hikers.

Bird Watching: Bird lovers will delight in the diversity and abundance of bird life the Virgin Islands has to offer. The best spots being the salt pond of Anegada and the mountain tops of Tortola.

Privacy & Relaxation: When you need to get away from it all, the Virgin Islands offer numerous secluded anchorages and quiet white sand beaches.

The Virgin Islands also offer exceptional snorkeling in shallow calm waters and over 100 outstanding dive sites. The water is exceptionally clear (visibility often exceeding 100 ft) and temperatures range from 76-84°F (24-29°C) year round. SailWithTerry will provide you with snorkel gear and instruction and will bring you to our favorite snorkel spots. For scuba divers we can easily arrange for a dive boat to pick you up at our anchorage and take you diving. See the Nature section above to learn about what you may see in the waters of the Virgin Islands.

Surfing and Windsurfing: The winter months bring steady swells to the exposed sides of the islands, and the surfing community knows just where to catch the waves. Windsurfing is also very popular in the Virgin Islands.

Fishing: We can arrange a rendezvous fishing trip for some of the best sports and fly fishing in the Caribbean.

There are sooo many.

Partying

The Virgin Islands are legendary for their good times and the continuous celebration of life usually includes all classes and races mixing as easily as the blender drinks do. You will find yourself partying with other yachters, local islanders, the rich and famous and backpackers.

If you like dancing barefoot in the sand to great recorded and live music, the island’s beach bars are for you. World famous beach bars include Foxy’s Tamarind Bar (Jost Van Dyke), Bomba’s Surfside Shack (Tortola) and the Schooner Willie T’s (Norman’s Island) and countless others. Make sure you try the various island concoctions like Painkillers, Rum Punches and everyone’s favorite, Pina Coladas! Things get especially wild on full moon nights! Beware the Magic Mushroom Tea in the BVI.

Practical Reasons

In addition to the numerous undeveloped and natural islands,  Tortola is well developed with all the amenities you can hope for. Some practical reasons for setting your vacation in the Virgin Islands include:

* Major international airports and daily flights to the US.
* All islands use the US dollar as currency.
* English is the official language of the Virgin Islands
* The islands are generally very safe and have first world hygienic and law enforcement standards.
* Excellent medical facilities.
* Great duty free shopping opportunities.
* Lots of services that you as a traveler may need, including internet cafes, drugstores, etc.