Walking can be hot work but good local maps are available for those who wish to discover a number of nature trails which traverse the islands and lead to old sugar mills, delapidated Methodist churches, small farms and secluded bays, and to hilltops with views of the other islands. The BVIs are renowned for offering one of the most interesting sailing areas in the world. Charter a yacht of your choice for a week or for a day, and discover the islands at your own pace and discretion. Windsurfing schools on both Tortola and Virgin Gorda provide excellent facilities for both beginner and expert. On Tortola, Boardsailing BVI offers a variety of boards including F2, Fanatic, Mistral and Bic to match the excellent conditions provided by 15-20 knot tradewinds.
Qualified instructors look after both beginner and expert.
The Bitter End Yacht Club on Virgin Gorda offers an excellent dinghy sailing and windsurfing centre to develop skills on a wide variety of craft. Waterskiing can be arranged locally through our Representative. The surrounding coral reefs of the BVIs open up a different world of tropical fish and colourful sea life in clear waters. Hundreds of shipwrecks can be found on the seabed, some of which are so close to the surface that only a mask and snorkel are required. The endangered Humpback whale migrates to the warm waters of the Caribbean between December and May, from their North Atlantic feeding grounds.