Marinas in Virgin Islands, British
The British Virgin Islands are a dependant territory of the United Kingdom and consist of a group of 36 islands of which 16 are inhabited. They are situated in the Leeward Islands chain at the northern end of the Lesser Antilles. The remainder of the Virgin Islands are USA territory. There are 4 main islands which make up 80% of the total area which are in order of size, the largest Tortola, Anegada, Virgin Gorda and Jost Van Dyke. The Capital is Road Town on the island of Tortola.
The islands were first discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1493 but it wasn’t until 1648 that the islands got the first settlers who were Dutch, 16 years later British planters took control and in 1672 the islands became a British Colony. Throughout the 17th century the islands were bases for pirates and buccaneers.
The islands are just a 30 minute ferry ride from St. Thomas in the U.S.V.I., or a 30 minute plane ride from San Juan. Known for years as a "sailor's paradise," yacht cruisers were among the first to realize this was indeed one of "Nature's Little Secrets", the B.V.I. is blessed by year-round tradewinds and temperate weather that averages 81 degrees Fahrenheit.
Information on the Virgin Islands
The National Parks Trust Buoy System
In order to protect the BVI's coral reefs, boats are required to use National Parks Trust (NPT) mooring buoys when visiting the following areas: The Baths, the Caves, the Indians, Pelican Island Carrot Shoal; also dive or snorkelling sites at Peter, Norman, Ginger and Cooper Islands, the Wreck of the Fearless, Dead Chest, Blonde Rock, the Dogs, Guana Island, the Wreck of the Rhone and the Rhone's anchor. All users of the moorings must have a valid NPT moorings permit which can be obtained at their office in Road Town, or at BVI Customs Offices, and local charter boat companies. information on this can also be found in Marina offices.
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