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New Crew, New Catamaran… and a Wild First Day in the BVI!

November 17, 2025 · 18 min · 828K views · Tortola

What this video covers

A charter flotilla departs from BVI Yacht Charters in Roadtown, Tortola, for a week-long cruise through the British Virgin Islands.2:05 The crew operates a 2023 Fountaine Pajot Elba 45, named Lucky Traveler, alongside a Lagoon 42.2:47 The Elba 45 features a four-cabin layout with wet heads, a flybridge helm station, and a hydraulic dinghy lift.5:24 After provisioning, the crew sails to The Bight at Norman Island, maintaining speeds of 8 knots in 15 knots of apparent wind.11:41 They anchor at a mooring ball near the William Thornton, a floating bar and restaurant known as Willie T's.12:38 The crew uses a Highfield dinghy to access the restaurant’s floating dock.13:26 The trip concludes with dinner at the Pirate's Bight Resort.15:12 The charter was booked through the brokerage service Sailogy.2:22

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Boats in this video

Island SPIRIT 525Their boatElba 45Toured

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