Friday, March 27, 2015

the boats

52 ft power cat $8400 in june http://virgintraders.com/yachts/1/powercat/
  • Full Air-Conditioning all Cabins
  • Twin 20' Fishing Outriggers
  • Electric Dinghy Crane
  • LOA: 52'
  • Beam: 17'
  • Draft: 3'8"
  • Engines: Twin Yanmar 350's
  • Diesel Fuel: 400 Gallons
  • Hull Type: Twin Hulls Catamaran
  • Heads: 2 Manual
  • Genset: 12Kw
  • (8) Dive Tank Holder Rack
  • Electricity: 110 &12 Volt
  • 12ft Dinghy with 15hp








2011 Salina 48 evolution
47ft
http://www.viyachts.com/bareboats/dream-yacht-charter/index.php

Type:Bare Boat
Location/Period:Tortola, BVI
from 18 Jun 2017  to  25 Jun 2017
Total of days: 7 days
Layout:4 cabins/4 head(s)/2 single(s)
Make:2011 Salina 48 evolution
Original PriceUSD 8 580,00
Discounted PriceUSD 8 151,00
You saveUSD 429,00
2 x 55hp motors, a/c.  rate is for mid june, is $10660 for spring break

CYOA Yacht Charters Helia 44 - Wide Ranger $11,000/wk hi season http://www.viyachts.com/bareboats/cyoa/helia44.php


Leopard 46 sail cat $11690/wk http://www.viyachts.com/bareboats/footloose/index.php

Leopard 47 power cat $9500/wk on spring break, or $8400/week in mid-June (Rates do not include: BVI cruising tax, National Parks permit, V.I.S.A.R. donation, yacht insurance, fuel or provisioning)  http://www.bareboatsbvi.com/motor_yacht_leopard_47_powercat.html our fave so far:
Yacht Location: Caribbean 
Charter Base: Road Reef Marina,
Tortola, BVI 

Name: Oaseas & Happy Hours 
Year: 2007 
Hull Type: Catamaran 
Cabins: 4 Double Berths 
Sleeps: 8 to 11 
LOA: 47'3" 
Beam: 24'10" 
Draft: 3' 1" 
Engine: Cummins 250hp x 2 
Fuel: 317 Gals. 
Water: 320 Gals. 
Heads: 5
Showers: 5 + F.W. Transom Shower 

Aft Berth Sizes: 5'5" x 6'6"
Fwd Berth Sizes: 5'5" x 6'6"
Crew Berth: 2'8" x 6'6"
Salon Conversion: Double
9 kw Generator 
Air Conditioning 
Electric Windlass 
Speed & Depth Instruments 
GPS 
Chartplotter 
Autopilot 
Inverter 
Flat Screen TV 
DVD Player 
Free onboard Wi-Fi 
AM/FM Radio 
CD Player 
Cockpit & Flybridge Speakers 
VHF Radio 
Cellular Phone 
Front Opening Refrigerator 
Front Opening Freezer 
3 Burner Stove & Oven 
Blender, Toaster & Coffeemaker 
Microwave 
Double Stainless Steel Sink 
Hot & Cold Water 
Cabin fans 
Hard Top Over Flybridge 
Hard Top over Cockpit 
Flybridge Wet Bar 
Hi-Low Table in Main Salon 
Swim Platform with Ladder 
Propane BBQ 
12' RIB Dinghy & 15hp motor 
Dinghy Davits



Moorings 51.4 ft power cat $18k/wk: http://www.moorings.com/charter-fleet/moorings-514-pc-4-cabin-catamaran

Moorings 47 ft power cat $14k/wk: http://www.moorings.com/charter-fleet/moorings-474-pc-4-cabin-catamaran
Moorings 40 ft sail cat $9400/wk http://www.moorings.com/charter-fleet/moorings-4000-4-cabin-catamaran: Is booked for all of March (at least March doesn't show up on the calendar).  For mid-June:

BOOKING SUMMARY


Tortola Sailing Yacht Charter
18 June 2016
7 nights
8 passengers
Moorings 4000 – 4 Cabin Catamaran$7,245.00
Insurance
Yacht Damage Waiver - 41-52'$399.00
Taxes & Fees
VISAR Contribution*$16.00
Cruising Tax - Summer*$42.00
BVI National Park Fee$25.00
Crew
Hire a Skipper$1,295.00
Total$9,022.00
Max Passengers




10
Cabins
4
Toilets
2
Showers
3
Length Overall
11.99m
Beam
6.72m
Draft
1.25m
Sail Area
95.9m2
Water Capacity
780L
Engine
Yanmar x2
Fuel Capacity
360L



44 ft sail cat $6403 + captain.
 http://www.sunsail.com/fleet/sunsail-444-4-cabin-catamaran-yacht



The picture above of the stern deck does not match the other views of this boat.



Tuesday, March 24, 2015

BVI things to see

http://www.bviyachtcharters.com/british-virgin-islands/bvi-the-islands/

Long Bay Tortola: http://www.onlinecruisingguide.com/eastern-caribbean/virgin-islands-cruising-guide/BVI-sailing/tortola/long-bay-tortola.html 

long bay tortola aerial

Don't Miss:

Snorkeling across the channel in the little bays and around the southeast point of Little Camanoe Island. We've never seen anyone else there, coral and fish variety is fantastic, and the sea fans in the bay on the north side of the little peninsula alone are worth the trip, as long as the sea state is mellow enough for the dinghy transit. If snorkeling around the point or into the channel between Little and Great Camanoe Islands, beware of the current. It can all but overwhelm even strong swimmers at times.

Setting point, Anegada
http://www.visailing.com/articles/tortola-yacht-charters/tortola-yacht-charters.php Anegada is the British Virgin Island’s only coral atoll. It sits serene and apart, yet it is located only about 20 miles to the northeast of Tortola and 14 miles north of Virgin Gorda – an easy and pleasant sail for those on a Tortola Yacht Charter. The sparsely populated island is ringed by a swathe of white sand, and is almost completely surrounded by the Horseshoe Reef. This reef is one of the world’s largest and is responsible for over 300 shipwrecks. Aptly named by Columbus, Anegada (the “drowned land”) is only 28 feet about sea level at its highest point.


Ashore:

This place has a lot to do, so get started early if you only have one day. Not to be missed are the North Shore beaches, Loblolly being the most popular for snorkelers and those looking to kick back at The Big Bamboo. There are miles of beaches to explore, and any of the shuttle/taxi drivers will be happy to give you advice on which beach might best suit your desires. Dinghy in and go to any dock, the most obvious being the public dock at Potter’s. Lots of taxis here, or you can head to the Anegada Reef Hotel to the West and take their beach shuttle for $8 round trip (runs from 8am every day).

Navigating to Anegada: http://www.nwmangum.com/NavToAnegada.html "In contrast to the rest of the British Virgin Islands, Anegada is a a low coral atoll, 28 feet above sea level at its highest point. Indeed, the trees on Anegada more than double the height of the island. The tops of the trees are the first things that you will see when approaching the island."

"If you are unfamiliar with the water here, you may be spooked by the very dark patches on the bottom. If the sun is bright and there are clouds, shadows of the clouds are what you probably see. Cloud shadows are large and very dark blue -- and they move. It is entertaining to watch first-timers weave and bob up the entrance dodging those pesky cloud shadows!"

"If you are unfamiliar with the water here, you may be spooked by the very dark patches on the bottom. If the sun is bright and there are clouds, shadows of the clouds are what you probably see. Cloud shadows are large and very dark blue -- and they move. It is entertaining to watch first-timers weave and bob up the entrance dodging those pesky cloud shadows!"

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Important Notice to Garmin BlueChart Users!Garmin BlueCharts include Russian chart Ru21085. Also, if you are using Garmin BlueChart version 6 or later, the charts include Don Street's Imray chart series. The charting of the Anegada area on some of these charts is incorrect by a substantial amount. Specifically, Russian chart Ru21085 and Imray charts Im1(a), Ima, Ima1(A), Ima2(A), and Ima23(A) are incorrect. All of these charts have the geographic features in the Anegada area approximately 1 mile to the northeast of their correct positions. When your GPS is zoomed to certain ranges, these charts may be selected for the display. If so, be aware that depth and geographic features relative to your position and waypoints will be shown incorrectly!

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Anegada turtles: Ocean-side Anegada has the most important BVI nesting beaches for green sea turtle(see swimming turtle). Anegada's west end beaches and related sea grass communities from Pomato Point to Cow Wreck Bay are important as well to thehawksbill turtle. Keep a lookout for turtles along the beaches on the eastern edge of Pomato Point, on West End Point, in Bones Bight, and in Loblolly Bay.

White Bay Beach, Peter Island:


snorkeling spots: http://www.visailing.com/articles/bvi-snorkeling-spots.php 

The Indians, and the Caves at Norman Island: 

The bubbly pool, 

Places to hike:  people seem to hike up the hills to get a view of the harbours: http://www.everytrail.com/browse.php?activity_id=5&country=British+Virgin+Islands

Prickley Pear Island: the whole island is a nature preserve.