Yachting

The Pack List and ‘Must-Sees’ for a Family Sailing Adventure

Every year, exciting escapes are planned and realised in the beautiful British Virgin Islands…

The Gale of 1932 and the Tragic Loss of the Perseverance

It was a hazy warm morning on Monday September 9, 1932. Five sloops laden with cargo and passengers had cleared…

Catering to All Seasons

The food of a vacation is becoming the centre of attention, and as a chef, I love this shift.

The Queen of Racing – Zenyatta

With the Gunboat ethos in mind of high-performance catamaran sailing combined with extravagant amenities, the common phrase often pegged for…

The Ultimate Recipe to Spice Up Your Valentine’s Day

All throughout the year, we host charter guests honouring a myriad of celebrations, from engagements to weddings, anniversaries to vow…

The Most Romantic Journey…Silmaril

Specialising in honeymoon, anniversary, and couple reconnection sailing excursions, Silmaril is the vessel to carry you through February.

A Crazy/Funny/Scary Story from the BVI’s maritime past!

A Sea Story out of the Past Our maritime historian reveals a unique anecdote from the Virgin Islands’ seafaring past …

4 Reasons Christmas and New Years are Best Spent in the BVI

Christmas and New Year’s are anxiously anticipated by many, all over the world. No matter how one celebrates their holiday…

The Enigma is whether a yacht can be any better!

Crewed charter yacht Enigma—named because the owners felt the word ‘enigma’ is indescribable, mysterious, and a fun thought for adventurers…

5 Reasons Why Bareboating is Best

There was a time when the only way you could come and cruise the Caribbean was to learn to sail,…

The Origins of Sloop Racing and the Fastest Boat  

If you ever are in the company of two or more BVI senior citizens and the topic of conversation is…

New Board for BVI’s Search and Rescue Team

Search and Rescue – VISAR’s Newest Recruits Photography by Rainbow Visions BVI If you have not already heard or you…

Want To See A Yacht Fit For Royalty? – Kings Ransom

Personifying the epitome of luxury, Yacht Spotlight casts its gaze on King’s Ransom (KR); a crewed charter vessel of prestigious…

BVI S/V Lolalita’s Top 5 Recipes

As unique as each of us are in this world, it’s no wonder everyone has their own idea of vacation;…

9 Reasons Why Your Next Vacation Should Be On Water

Those in this great, big world who have had the privilege and pleasure of experiencing a crewed charter yacht holiday…

Historian Uncovers Truth About Virgin Islands Sloops

The Virgin Islands developed early in its history as one of the four major boat producing islands in the Lesser…