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213. Top Destinations in the BVI’s | Sailing Sunday
20 August 2023 · 12 min · 48K views · The Indians, Norman Island
What this video covers
The crew of Sunday visits several landmarks in the British Virgin Islands, beginning with a short-stay mooring at The Indians, a shallow dive site off Norman Island.0:05 They proceed to the floating Willie T’s bar, noting the venue is primarily a destination for day drinking.2:54 The crew then moves to White Bay on Jost Van Dyke to visit the Soggy Dollar Bar, famous for its Painkiller cocktail, and Foxy’s Beach Bar.6:46 While in the region, the crew coordinates the successful adoption of a foster dog, Oliver, to a family in Canada.5:44
Departing the British Virgin Islands, the crew sets a course for Puerto Rico to restock provisions and fuel.8:29 The planned 80-nautical-mile passage involves 14 to 15 knots of wind and 1.5-meter seas, with an estimated 12-hour transit time.9:46 The crew deploys a whisker pole for downwind sailing.10:24 They advise that while the British Virgin Islands offer extensive activities, the region is expensive and requires careful budgeting for those seeking a non-luxury experience.11:21
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