WHERE: Tortola and the British Virgin Islands are sailor’s paradise. The BVIs are considered one of the top charter destinations in the world for the best all-around cruising. The trade winds will carry you to whatever you’re looking for. With scores of safe and unspoiled anchorages, the British Virgin Islands lie nested about the Sir Francis Drake Channel in protected waters for fast fun sailing. All islands are within plain sight of one another making navigation a breeze. There are crystal clear waters, boulder-formed caves and picture perfect beaches with one of kind beachfront restaurants.There are numerous anchorages and wonders ashore at every stop.

COST: The trip will cost $2,000-$3,000 (per person, depending on season, air fare included, double occupancy, queen bed) for your own private berth complete with private shower and head. The charter fee covers: air-conditioned catamaran, hull damage insurance, charts, cruising fees, fuel surcharge, and 6 breakfasts, 6 lunches, and 2 dinners cooked on board. Each boat has four berths – skippers will sleep in the salon.

HOW DO I SIGN UP? A deposit of 50% is required to hold your reservation. Final payment is due 2 months prior to departure. Details are available on www.bigdcats.com.For questions call 469-879-8885

WHAT: Spend 7 nights and 6 days sailing the world’s greatest sailing grounds. See BigDCats.com for the next departure time. The British Virgin Islands (BVIs) is the ideal place to sail and enjoy paradise. Each catamaran (4) will be skippered by an experienced BVI veteran. The conditions and facilities are focused on the chartering industry so that your trip will be hassle free. There are only eight spots per boat – so sign up now to reserve your spot. No sailing experience is needed.

WHEN: See BigDCats.com for the next departure date. Sample Itinerary: Day 1, fly to the BVIs arriving in the late afternoon for an 1800 hours boat checkout and sleep aboard. Day 2, attend a chart briefing, boat checkout, and super market provisioning. We will set sail at 1100 hours for the Bite off Norman Island for six days of wonderful sailing. We will return to our charter base in Road Town, Tortola around 1100 hours on day 7 for an afternoon flight back home. BVI airport code is EIS and St. Thomas, USVI is SPB.

THE BOAT: The 46-foot catamaran comes with 4 queen size double berths, 4 private heads, and is complete with bed linens, pillows, towels. There is a large galley up for wide panoramic views that has an oval table that also converts to a double bed. She is 46’overall and 24’ wide stable floating machine. She draws 4’ 6” and holds 206 gallons of water. She has a sail area of 1,227 square feet of speed and power. She is capable of speeds up to 11 to 12 knots.

We take groups to The British Virgin Islands2-4 times per year

Trip of a Life Time.... Sail the British Virgin Islands for one week