away to sea on a bvi yacht charter
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day 1
Joined
Promenade yacht charter at Village Cay Marina and after introductions all around,
with Painkiller cocktails setting the mood, had lunch at dockside after which
the crew prepared to set sail. Away we went to Benures Bay on Norman Island. Dropped
anchor in mid afternoon. Great reef close by and we had our first swim in the
Caribbean sea. As the sun went down appetizers were prepared as if by magic and
the captain prepared the concoction of the day, Soon it was dark, and the lights
of Tortola sparkled over the Sir Francis Drake channel as we prepared for our
first evening meal. After dinner, which was truly superb, some of us sallied forth
in the launch to the Willy T, a nearby floating bar, for an after dinner drink.
day 2
Up
early for a snorkel before breakfast. There were turtles in the bay so we slipped
into the water slowly in order not to disturb them. After breakfast, we divided
into two groups. Some of our party just wanted to take it easy and relax on board.
The divers chose to get checked out for SCUBA. When we got back on board, we found
the others had gone for a swim after all. The tanks were set up for refilling,
the swimmers returned and we all took a trip to the famous caves for a snorkel.
There were many Caribben fish to see, yellow tail snappers and sergeant majors
in abundance. Back to Promenade and rest for awhile before lunch. In the morning
discussion, we opted to sail to Cooper Island for the night. After an exhiliration
sail, we ended up moored so close to shore I could have almost thrown a book right
onto the beach and it would have stayed dry. A couple of us swam over to check
out the boutique and bar. Suddenly, the kayaks came chasing after us, with much
splashing and laughter. the divers went over to Red Bluff for a second dive. That
evening, we decided to stay on board as we were all quite tired. Not used to all
the sun and activity on a bvi yacht charter.
day 3
To
Virgin Gorda today, but first we went to see the wreck of the Rhone. She sank
in 1867 off of Black Rock Point, Salt Island, and today is a famous dive site.
The snorkelers enjoyed seeing the stern section, which is close to the shore,
and the divers went to the deeper parts. After lunch, we were away, sailing up
to Oil Nut Bay, Virgin Gorda. After a snorkel on the reef, we all went ashore
at dusk. After building a pit for the fire tonight we had our cocktails and appetizers
gazing at Necker Island. Then back to the boat for another amazing dinner.
day 4
Today
we had a change of plans. We'd been considering sailing out to Anegada and on
to Jost Van Dyke the next day, but in the end we decided to visit the Bitter End
Yacht Club first for a little shopping at the boutique. Afterwards, we sailed
on, downwind, to Mountain Point. It was quite a short voyage, but we had time
for lunch under way. In the afternnon we tried about every activity possible.
All the toys came out! We went snorkeling and diving, the kayaks were launched
and we even found time for some waterskiing and bananaboating. It was a busy afternoon.
As dusk approached, we looked to the west and could see the entire length of the
channel. The Dogs, Beef Island, Scrub Island, and Tortola were all silhouetted
by the setting sun. What a wonderful sight! Before dinner some of the divers went
off to make a night dive and returned very happy with what they had seen.
day 5
Sailed
past Virgin Gorda yacht harbor this morning and on to the national park called
the Baths. These are an unique formation of huge granite boulders, all piled atop
the other. We went ashore and spent an hour hiking along the trail between there
and the lovely little beach at Devils Bay. It was quite energetic, but lots of
fun. The snorkeling was very good. Afterwards a dive was arranged at the Chimney,
a site over on George dog. Then, we sailed across the channel to Muskmelon Bay
on Guana Island arriving just in time for an evening snorkel. What a beautiful
secluded spot this is. Just us and the sea birds. Appetizers and cocktails arrived
and we decided to play trivial pursuit. With 4 teams, the competition became quite
intense and dinner arrived just in the nick of time.
day 6
Left
after breakfast to sail to Peter Island, stopped on the way at Ginger Island for
a dive and a snorkle on Alices back door. We had lunch underway again and then
spent the late afternnon waterskiing and kayaking in Great harbor. Some of us
went ashore to Peter Island Hotel, a large resort owned by the Amway Corporation.
Decided we preferred being on the Promenade. How else could we have seen all the
beautiful bays and anchorages we had visited? This evening, at dinner, we celebrated
our anniversary. The crew made it very special. Before retiring, we lay out on
the trampolines for awhile and pointed out stars and constellations to each other.
day 7
After
an early breakfast and a sail back to Roadtown, it was time to say our goodbyes.
It is hard to believe that we have been in the islands for a week. I've thoroughly
enjoyed everything about this trip. It has been tough deciding what to do each
day and when we return we really must sail over to Anegada. I'd also like to visit
Sandy Spit, next to Jost Van Dyke. There is so much to see and do! Maybe if I
hide under the kayaks they won't see me!
Promenade is the cover story in the August BVI Yacht Guide!! Pretty impressive! 
