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British Virgin Islands
Sailor's Capitol of the World

Where the Caribbean meets the Atlantic, there lies a chain of 25 islands called the British Virgin Islands. With hundreds of secret bays and hidden coves, they have long been a seafarers' haven. Inhabited hundreds of years ago by Arawak and Carib tribes and later renamed by Columbus, the islands were once teeming with pirates and privateers who preyed on the Spanish galleons bound for Europe with Incan gold.

Reliable breezes. Deep blue seas and azure lagoons. Warm sunny skies. Spectacular sunsets. Fabulous sailing. This is the British Virgin Islands…sailor's capitol of the world, where constant trade winds fan the islands and crystal waters wash colorful reefs beneath its surface. This is where you will begin your sailing adventure.

The many excellent restaurants feature local West Indian cuisine, sumptuous seafood as well as standard American favorites. And no Caribbean vacation is complete without dancing to the sounds of a steel band on a warm moonlit night.

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Your package includes accommodations at the Mariner Inn, right at The Moorings base. Here you’ll find a delightful pool, comfortable island-style rooms, a lovely outdoor restaurant and bar, and all the excitement of being right there surrounded by sailors and Moorings yachts.

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The highlight of your Learn to Sail week is an all day practice sail to Cooper Island, just across the Sir Francis Drake Channel. You'll enjoy a lively sail to windward followed by a relaxing beachside lunch and a peaceful return with the wind at your back. As you enter the harbor for the final time, you'll be buoyed by a rewarding sense of accomplishment and the excitement of a lifetime of sailing that lies ahead.

If you're in the Live Aboard Cruising Course you'll spend your first night ashore before setting sail, and at the end of your course another night at the resort to unwind and celebrate the accomplishments of your week under sail. Virgin Gorda, Jost Van Dyke, Norman Island, the Baths and Cooper Island are just a few of the spectacular islands you'll visit and explore during your week in paradise.

Whichever course you choose (and we highly recommend Fast Track to Cruising® for an unparalleled island experience) you're about to embark on a lifestyle to cherish with family and friends. Spend a week with Offshore in the British Virgin Islands and gain the confidence to start seeing the world under sail!

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Located approximately 1200 miles ESE of Miami, airline carriers such as American, United and Delta provide service to the Virgin Islands. You can get a direct flight from many U.S. cities into San Juan, Puerto Rico, then take a 45-minute commuter flight into Beef Island, Tortola.

Another option is flying into St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands, and jumping on the ferry for a 45-minute boat ride to Tortola where you can catch a taxi to your hotel. If you're arriving late, check ferry schedules before you leave to be sure you can make the last one of the day!

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