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Sailors delight in visiting the British Virgin Islands again

by Offshore Sailing School 17 Apr 2021 17:06 BST
Ferry transportation resumes today for Road Town Jetty on Tortola © Offshore Sailing School

Sailors delight in the gracious hospitality of the people of the Caribbean Islands, and are loving the uncrowded, approved mooring fields and anchorages.

Our resort partner, Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina, is open and enthusiastically welcoming guests and charter visitors in the marina. Our charter partners at The Moorings are fully functional at their Road Town base, and our knowledgeable instructors are eager to teach students.

Several courses have already successfully occurred in the BVI. Our students flying to Beef Island experienced no delays and enjoyed fantastic sailing weather.

Helpful BVI protocol videos:

Currently, three ferries have resumed operations with adjusted schedules to and from Road Town:

There are NO FERRY SERVICES ON SUNDAYS AT PRESENT.

The Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport has been operational with COVID Travel Protocols since December 4, 2020:

Now that you know how to safely travel to and from the British Virgin Islands, we invite you aboard our Colgate Sailing Adventures® hosted flotilla vacation starting November 6, 2021 from The Moorings base on Tortola. We just opened 8 more cabins! View itinerary and costs here. Offshore Sailing School graduates receive special loyalty pricing!

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