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Sailing the British Virgin Islands, Day 1
This weekend, I have my first big planning meeting for our sailcation in the British Virgin Islands. In doing research to plan our route through the islands in April, I thought it would be a good...
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Sailing the British Virgin Islands, Day 2
Sunday, 12 April 2009 Sail to Peter Island, Overnight in Great Harbour Happy Easter! A few brief periods of rain showers throughout the night. Nothing gets you up faster than rain falling on your face...
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Sailing the British Virgin Islands, Day 3 (Part I)
Monday, 13 April 2009 Sail from Peter Island to Spanish Harbor, Virgin Gorda The sun and the crew are up at 6:30 a.m. Coffee and breakfast topside. From the boat, wildlife spotted on Peter Island...
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Sailing the British Virgin Islands, Day 3 (Part II)
Monday, 13 April 2009 The Baths, a collection of huge rocks and boulders on the south end of Virgin Gorda, is a popular place for hiking, swimming and snorkeling. Popular with cruise ship tours, it...
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Sailing the British Virgin Islands, Day 4
Tuesday, 14 April 2009 Sailing from Virgin Gorda to Marina Cay A new routine has been established–breakfast on deck, with cereal, bagels, fresh fruit and coffee. We make a quick trip to the marina...
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Sailing the British Virgin Islands, Day 5
Wednesday, 15 April 2009 Sail from Marina Cay to Cane Garden Bay, Tortola Breakfast and boat preparations early in the morning as a choir of rooster calls echoes back and forth across the island....
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Sailing the British Virgin Islands, Day 6
Thursday, 16 April 2009 Sail from Tortola to Garner Bay, Jost Van Dyke Island A morning routine is in place: Karen, Rick and I are usually first up. I try to be up in time to see the sun rise at 6 am....
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Sailing the British Virgin Islands, Day 7
Friday, 17 April 2009 Sail from Jost Van Dyke to Norman Island, via Pelican Island and the Indians Our final full day on the boat. It seems like forever that we were in Spanish Harbour and now it’s...
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Sailing the British Virgin Islands, Day 8
Saturday, 18 April 2009 Return Sail to Road Harbour, Tortola Up before the sun. Watch the sun rise on a half moon and a pair of bright planets. We quickly pack up our gear and stow away after a buffet...
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