bareboat charter

Great packing list for charter sailing; http://herpackinglist.com/2013/11/packing-list-for-a-caribbean-bareboat-charter/

From: http://www.viyachts.com/about_us/FAQ.php#Qualifications

"Can I get bareboat certified during my charter?

Yes! The best destination for bareboat certification while on charter is the Virgin Islands both because the area is favorable for learning to sail and because there are many yacht options.  With a little pre-studying bareboat certification can be accomplished during a 7 night charter.  The certification is ASA and includes 3 consecutive courses: 101, 103 and 104. In order to stay within the ASA regulations, you would need to charter a monohull.  Or, you can complete the first course in 2 days at a local Tortola sailing school which is not a live aboard.  Then you can continue on a catamaran for the other two courses.

You can charter any bareboat that has a cabin/berth for the ASA captain.  The ASA captain's fee is $200/day, plus meals and gratuity.  The course materials and exams cost approximately $100/person.

The most ideal situation is to charter for 10 nights, allowing 7 nights to accomplish your bareboat certification and an additional 3 nights on your own."

"Taxi and/or ferry fees included?
With all charter companies and in all locations, taxi and/or ferry fees are not included in the charter fee.  Throughout the Caribbean and the majority of other worldwide locations, the charter company will arrange for your taxi after receiving your arrival details. With a few companies in Tortola, BVI you can pre-purchase your taxi and ferry expense"

"Dinghy & outboard included?
All charter companies in all locations include a dinghy. Throughout the Caribbean and worldwide, an outboard is also included.  The only exceptions are some Mediterranean locations - the outboard is not included, but available for rent. We try to list the dinghy and outboard sizes on the yacht information pages on our site. However, if the size is not provided online, we are happy to find out for you."

"Dinghy & outboard included?
All charter companies in all locations include a dinghy. Throughout the Caribbean and worldwide, an outboard is also included.  The only exceptions are some Mediterranean locations - the outboard is not included, but available for rent. We try to list the dinghy and outboard sizes on the yacht information pages on our site. However, if the size is not provided online, we are happy to find out for you."

"Recommended gratuity for hired crew?
If you are having a captain and/or cook, it is customary to tip them at the end of your charter.  For a first day check out Captain, $30-$50 is usual and for crew staying on board for the entire vacation, $500 - $800 / week is suggested. This is at your discretion of course!"

Flights to St Thomas for the week following Easter: $788/person, 1 stop, Fort Lauderdale, Spirit Airlines.

Provisioning

With a large resident and visiting charter fleet in the BVI, plus many cruisers and bareboaters, access to fresh fruits and vegetables, frozen foods and beverages has become a very important industry. Many specialize in provisioning yachts.

An increasing number of businesses on Tortola have expanded outside the Road Town area. Get your supplies at Cane Garden Bay, West End, East End and Trellis Bay on Beef Island and North Sound, Virgin Gorda.

All supermarkets carry a range of spirits and wines.

You can obtain a list of produce and prices from supermarkets and wine merchants and orders can be placed by fax, email or telephone. Most of these companies will deliver direct to your yacht.

Moorings

Moorings are for day use only, with a 90 minute time limit. Overnight use not permitted. Fees are under review and subject to change.

Key to Mooring Buoy Colours:Yellow Commercial vessels/diving
Red Snorkelling
Blue Dinghy dock lines

Many of the sites where NPT mooring buoys are found, are areas exposed to rough ground seas, exposed rocks and reefs, so caution must always be used and overnight use is not permitted.

Please use a dock line through the pick up line thimble, and be sure not to drive over the mooring when leaving. Boats damaging moorings will be charged with replacement costs.

Please note that use of these moorings is at the userís risk and all users must have a valid permit. Permits can be obtained from the National Parks Trust, 57 Main Street, Road Town, Tortola (Tel: 494-3904 / 2069), charter companies, dive operators, clearing houses and Customs at all marine ports of entry. All fees received from purchased permits are used towards installation, repair and maintenance of the moorings. Please help the BVI National Parks Trust to preserve paradise.

There is a flag system indicating when to use a BVI NPT mooring at The Baths National Park ñ

Green - clear	Yellow - caution
Red - no use	Blue - jelly fish

Visit the National Parks Trust web site at http://www.bvinationalparkstrust.org

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Marine Park Regulations

The Wreck of the RMS Rhone Marine Park extends west from Salt Island to include the island of Dead Chest. The RMS Rhone anchor lies at the entrance to Great Harbour, Peter Island and is also part of the Marine Park. Anchoring is strictly prohibited within the Marine Park, vessels must use the mooring buoys provided and obtain a NPT mooring permit. Vessels over 80ft must anchor in Salt Island Bay and use the dinghy dock lines provided within the Marine Park. Fishing and the removal of artifacts/ marine life is strictly prohibited. All vessels must not exceed the posted speed limit of 5mph in this no-wake zone. Please contact the National Parks Trust (Tel: 494-3904 / 2069) for further information.

Dress Code

The British Virgin Islanders tend to dress more formally than other Caribbean islands, so please cover up the beachwear when not at the beach.