Looking for a boat to rent in Tortola

[CaptDavey]

Is there any way to charter/rent BB for a day or two at a time in Tortola?

We'll be staying on Tortola for the entire month of March, and are looking for a way to get in some sailing without signing up for 5+ days, which is the normal minimum.

Does anyone know if we could 'walk up' to a charter company and get a boat for one or two days? Perhaps a boat that has just returned from a regular charter and isn't scheduled to go out again soon? If we could do that, we'd probably repeat it once or twice -- easy money for a charter company.

Alternatively, does anyone you know keep a boat in Tortola who might rent it out for BB day sailing?

We are two couples who have BB chartered many times in the BVI from SunSail and others. We both have boats on Chesapeake Bay and have strong sailing resumes.

We're not interested in day sailing on the 'cattle boats' that cater to non-sailor tourists. Just looking for a way to get out on the water.

We'd really appreciate any ideas you might have (other than forget about it). Thanks

 

[JoyRide28]

If you are in Tortola for that long, and are not on a boat, you will wish you were. Trust me, do at least five nights. It is hot and buggy on shore. And let's face it, it borderline third world feeling everywhere in the caribbean. Out on the water is perfect. You get the idea.

PS: I re-read your post. Obviously you know all that already. You must have some other reason for being land-bound during your visit...

 

[Ken Prichard]

I'd talk to Conch Charters. I've chartered with them many times and they'd probably be the most versatile. Doubt Sunsail or The moorings would be very receptive.