Wind In Your Sails: Part I

We're ready for adventure and eight days of sailing fun in the fall of 2009! Three couples (Deb/Pete, Judy/Mitch, Chere/Fred) are chartering a 46' catamaran in the British Virgin Islands. Click here for a slideshow of our planned home-away-from-home. Pete and I and another couple, Bill and Claudia, chartered a monohull sailboat about five years ago and had a wonderful time. Wanting to return to the BVI's in the near future, I asked Chere and Judy if they would be interested in sharing the adventure. After checking with their spouses, they responded with a quick "Yes!". I was online checking out the available fleet before you could say "Arghhhh".

Departing the Moorings base in Roadtown Tortola, we'll make sail for Norman Island. From there we'll travel to Peter Island, The Baths on Virgin Gorda, Saba Rock, The Bitter End Yacht Club, and around the Atlantic side of Tortola to famous Cane Garden Bay, Jost Van Dyke, and Sandy Split. I'll write more about our itinerary and tales about past sailing charters in future posts.

Chartering is a great way to travel and take in all the sights. Your hotel travels with you and all the comforts of home are readily available as you move around picturesque Caribbean islands. Is there an island in the distance worth checking out? Set your sails, kick back, and enjoy the ride. Do you feel like snorkeling? Drop your sails, pick up a mooring ball, and dive off the back transom. The gentle rocking of the boat provides the most restful sleep imaginable. Star gazing is a must after a day of exploring, and rum is plentiful everywhere in the islands.

Can you tell we're excited? Check out Chere and Judy's blogs and join in the fun as we prepare for our adventure.