When
Thursday, December 1, 2022 at 9:00 AM CST-to-
Sunday, December 11, 2022 at 4:00 PM CST
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British Virgin IslandsContact
South Coast Sailing ClubSouth Coast Sailing Adventures
281-334-4606
club@southcoastsailing.com
British Virgin Island
ASA Flotilla Winter 2022
December 1-11, 2022
Come discover why they call them Nature's Little Secrets! The stunning 50+ smaller isles and cays that comprise the British Virgin Islands have two fantastic assets - accessibility and virgin beauty. Known for years as a "sailor's paradise," an adventure at sea is in store whether you’re a first-time sailor or an experienced captain thanks to consistent trade winds, clear water, and sunshine. Join us as we island hop and find a new cove each day.
Tortola, the largest island and seat of government in this mountainous archipelago of gem-like bays. Virgin Gorda, Ginger Island, Cooper Island, Salt Island, Peter Island and Norman Island lie to the south of Tortola just a short hop across the Sir Francis Drake Channel. Jost van Dyke (pronounced "Yost"), home of the original and famous BVI drink, the painkiller, lies to the northwest of Tortola. Dozens of smaller islands, some with resorts and some uninhabited, lie scattered throughout the region. While most are volcanic in origin, Angegada is the only coral atoll and lies approximately 29 kilometers northeast of Tortola. From protected anchorages with quiet palm-fringed coves to spiraling sheer rock faces that plunge to the ocean are just a few of the contrasts that make the area so stunning.
The vegetation can be dramatically different from island to island due to rainfall, soil, and sun. Lusher areas support palm and tropical fruit trees including banana, mango, and key lime, as well as flowering hibiscus and bougainvillea. By contrast, a short hike up many hills will reveal varieties of cactus, wild tamarind, and fragrant frangipani.
The surrounding waters showcase liquid blues ranging from deep cobalt, to bright cerulean, to ethereal aquamarine in the shallows. The diverse and fascinating environment makes this island chain particularly appealing to divers, boaters, hikers, and those that just want to relax in a soft rope hammock overlooking a white sand beach.
We have already reserved several boats for this island-hopping odyssey. Both monohulls and catamarans are available. Reservations are available for singles, couples, or if you are a qualified skipper, you may put your own group together.
Charter fees, flotilla fees, mooring fees, National Park fees, cruising permits, VISAR fees, goodie bags, ASA group dinner, beach party, "easy-on-the-cook" provisioning (breakfasts, lunch, and snacks aboard), water, fuel, charter insurance, dinghy with motor, linens, gratuity for the charter base staff, and plenty of fun are included in your flotilla package. Airfare, meals ashore, alcoholic beverages, airport/hotel taxi transfers, BVI departure tax, souvenirs and personal incidentals are not included.
- Prices range from $2,195-3,395 per person depending upon which vessel you choose.
- They are based on double occupancy. Special pricing is available for singles who prefer not to share a cabin.
- A $500 non-refundable deposit per person is due to reserve your preferred boat and secure your priority order for cabin selection.
- ASA certifications will be available (ASA 103, 104, & 114). The cost is $200 per certification plus the cost of the textbook and shipping.
