The British Virgin Islands
March 26 - April 3, 2005

After our last sailing trip to the British Virgin Islands, Allison and I talked it up so much that Allison's
sister Olivia and mother Laurie wanted to try it for themselves.  After much begging and pleading,
they finally managed to convince us to go back with them this spring...ok, it didn't take much convincing,
the merest mention of the possibility and we started salivating uncontrollably.  The British Virgin Islands
boast some of the most wonderful sailing waters in the world: a cruising area 32 miles long by 16 miles
wide, containing crystal-clear waters, gorgeous snorkling, deep-water passages, line-of-sight navigation,
and plenty of mooring buoys just off picture-perfect beaches with festive bars and delicious restaurants. 

Again, we chartered a 34-foot Beneteau yacht through The Moorings, this time negotiating
directly with the owner of the boat to buy some of his "owner's time" at a significant discount...
it worked out very well, and I'd certainly go this route again.  It's a great boat for four people...
as long as nobody needs too much alone time.  It's comfortable, handles well, and is very
economical.  And with the wonderfully warm temperatures and comfortable consistant trade
winds, most of our time was spent on the deck, in the water, or exploring the possibilities ashore.

You know you've had a great trip when the last few days are spent fantasizing about
what everyone wants to do the next time you do the same trip again...and that's exactly
what we did. We had a wonderful time, and whether it's the BVI's, the South Pacific,
or who knows where else, I really hope we get a chance to do something similar again. 
For now, we'll look at these photos and remember our most recent time in the Islands.


The Route