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The road of excess leads to the palace of wisdom! My solo sailing adventures in the BVI

8 de mayo de 2025 · 18 min · 7K visitas · Little Harbour, Jost Van Dyke

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Vlad sails his 50-ft boat, Mirage, through the British Virgin Islands, navigating between Tortola, Beef Island, Jost Van Dyke, and Peter Island.0:37 He masters solo mooring ball pickups by using the bow thruster and remote control to maintain position while securing the line.4:55 The region offers protected waters and short 2- to 3-hour passages, though marina space is limited; he secures a 4-day slip at Nanny Cay Marina to restock provisions and perform maintenance.7:46 During calm, windless nights, he runs the generator to power the air conditioning for sleeping comfort.13:34 At Little Harbour on Jost Van Dyke, he secures a mooring ball to visit Foxy’s Bar and Restaurant, noting the local lobster and the necessity of paying for mooring fees at the establishment.10:02 He avoids stern-to-docking maneuvers at Peter Island due to the difficulty of solo handling, opting for a mooring ball instead.15:54 After refueling with 200 liters of diesel, he prepares for a passage to Saint Thomas.16:52

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