NO SAFE HARBOR and DRAGGING ANCHOR - British Virgin Islands | SailAway 264
March 05, 2024 by SailAway World Sailing | Language: EN Play Time: 00:26:07 | SAILING YOUTUBERS
This week on SailAway, the crew faces challenging conditions while sailing in the British Virgin Islands. With 25-knot winds blowing, they embark on a journey in search of safe harbor, only to find themselves bouncing all over the BVI.
Bouncing Around the BVI
The crew plans to meet friends down at Peter Island, but with intense winds, plans quickly change. Despite the challenges, they enjoy downwind sailing, appreciating the relief from days of upwind travel.
As they sail, they encounter substantial swells, making navigation tricky. The crew reflects on the unpredictability of the weather and the joy of downwind sailing.
Struggling for Safe Harbor
With limited options and worsening weather, the crew takes a chance on a favorite spot, only to find it unsuitable. They attempt to anchor but end up dragging, prompting a hasty retreat to a new anchorage at Yost, where they face challenges finding suitable mooring.
Despite their efforts, they struggle to find a secure spot due to crowded mooring fields. The crew shares frustrations about the proliferation of mooring balls, making anchoring challenging and expensive for cruisers.
Navigating Challenges
Throughout the episode, the crew navigates challenges, including strong winds and crowded anchorages. They reflect on the changing nature of the BVI, once a cruiser’s paradise now dominated by charter boats and expensive mooring fees.
Despite the difficulties, the crew remains resilient, determined to explore new destinations beyond the Caribbean.
Conclusion
As the crew faces challenges and adventures in the British Virgin Islands, they reflect on the changing landscape of cruising and the importance of adaptability in the face of adversity. With determination and camaraderie, they continue their journey, ready to explore new horizons beyond the Caribbean seas.
BVI CRUISING was always our DREAM. But is it RUINED for CRUISERS? As we try to withstand a week of 25-KNOT WINDS, the most popular sailing charter destination in the world now feels UNWELCOMING as live aboards. Soaring prices and mooring balls increasingly crowding every anchorage make it tough to exist there on a daily life budget. Even though we were married here 10 years ago...is this our last visit? Enjoy!! And be sure to SUBSCRIBE for WEEKLY CONTENT EVERY SUNDAY! Cheers!!
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