Looking for comments and experiences with BYI Yacht Charters, Tortola. We have chartered there before with Moorings but am looking for a company that has Hunters, don't particularly like the Beneteaus. All feedback welcome. Thanks, Bob sv Kathryn, H356, Stamford, Ct
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Sunsail
Try Sunsail on Tortola. They had a couple of Hunter's for charter, but that was 2 years ago. I don't know if they have any at the present or not.
Try Sunsail on Tortola. They had a couple of Hunter's for charter, but that was 2 years ago. I don't know if they have any at the present or not.
Great Guys At BVI Yacth Charters
I'm not sure if BVI Yacht Charters has any Hunters. They do have a 2005 Beneteau 423 that I just finished a charter on that is great. Even has air conditioning when you are the docks. Easy, fun and fast boat to sail. Enjoy the trip.
I'm not sure if BVI Yacht Charters has any Hunters. They do have a 2005 Beneteau 423 that I just finished a charter on that is great. Even has air conditioning when you are the docks. Easy, fun and fast boat to sail. Enjoy the trip.
Charter Qualifications
Some joke that the only qualification one needs to charter in the BVI's is a credit card. Not exactly true, but not too far from it. I have direct experience only with Sunsail in the BVI, and with a couple of other outfits in the SanJuan Islands (Washington). In all those cases, the company wanted a sailing experience resume from me. I listed any and all previous boating/sailing experience, in particular any previous charters. They are looking for (among other things) experience with generally similar sized boats, and generally similar sailing conditions. That said, sailing and navigating conditions in the BVI are pretty benign compared to many other parts of the world. And to them, experience with a 22ft boat will probably get your foot in the door with a 40ft boat, etc. They will access your experience/knowledge level to some degree during the checkout and briefing, and may request that you show them that you can handle the vessel getting away from the dock, around the harbor and back to the dock. They won't ask you to raise sails, trim for speed, heave-to, reef, anchor, or mix a pain-killer (look it up - you'll love it!). If you totally "clutz-out", they may require that you hire a captain for a day, or some other period, but I've never really heard where anyone actually had to do that - I guess most folks that aren't ready to do it just don't try, or decide that getting a captained charter might be a good way for them to learn for the next time. If you have taken any of the ASA classes, be sure to mention them in your resume/experience. The BVI can be a whole lot of fun. Enjoy! Tim Brogan April IV C350 #68 Seattle
Some joke that the only qualification one needs to charter in the BVI's is a credit card. Not exactly true, but not too far from it. I have direct experience only with Sunsail in the BVI, and with a couple of other outfits in the SanJuan Islands (Washington). In all those cases, the company wanted a sailing experience resume from me. I listed any and all previous boating/sailing experience, in particular any previous charters. They are looking for (among other things) experience with generally similar sized boats, and generally similar sailing conditions. That said, sailing and navigating conditions in the BVI are pretty benign compared to many other parts of the world. And to them, experience with a 22ft boat will probably get your foot in the door with a 40ft boat, etc. They will access your experience/knowledge level to some degree during the checkout and briefing, and may request that you show them that you can handle the vessel getting away from the dock, around the harbor and back to the dock. They won't ask you to raise sails, trim for speed, heave-to, reef, anchor, or mix a pain-killer (look it up - you'll love it!). If you totally "clutz-out", they may require that you hire a captain for a day, or some other period, but I've never really heard where anyone actually had to do that - I guess most folks that aren't ready to do it just don't try, or decide that getting a captained charter might be a good way for them to learn for the next time. If you have taken any of the ASA classes, be sure to mention them in your resume/experience. The BVI can be a whole lot of fun. Enjoy! Tim Brogan April IV C350 #68 Seattle
Another vote for Sunsail
Chartered with Sunsail last pring. Great company. The had a couple of Hunters in the feet. They went out of their way to help and anything you wanted they took care of.
Chartered with Sunsail last pring. Great company. The had a couple of Hunters in the feet. They went out of their way to help and anything you wanted they took care of.
Horizon
Horizon is real good-not cheap, but real good; and the Bavaria's sail fast and handle solidly.
Horizon is real good-not cheap, but real good; and the Bavaria's sail fast and handle solidly.
Hunter Charters
Why not try www.huntermarine.com under charters. They give you the companies, phone numbers, and hunters in charter service.
Why not try www.huntermarine.com under charters. They give you the companies, phone numbers, and hunters in charter service.
Thanks for the Impute
Thanks to all for your information. Looks like we'll be there is May 2006. Land vacation this year, ya gotta make them all happy
Thanks to all for your information. Looks like we'll be there is May 2006. Land vacation this year, ya gotta make them all happy
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