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Sail with PSSI, Mike Rice and his flotilla in the BVI February 2024!
​BOOK ON OUR BOAT OR CHARTER A BOAT OF YOUR OWN!
British Virgin Islands (BVI) 2024
​Education Sailing Vacation

February 17-24, 2024
$4,695 (45' Catamaran)
​
per person, double occupancy​​
$8,920.50 (45' Catamaran)
per couple
Departing from Tortola
REGISTER HERE
Saturday, February 17th – Saturday, February 24th, 2024
Join us for eight wonderful days of sun, sand and sailing in the Caribbean!  Your dream trip begins with a flight to beautiful Tortola, center of the British Virgin Islands or St. Thomas, where you will take a water taxi to Tortola.
The next morning (by noon) sail away aboard for eight days and seven nights through the exquisite British Virgin Islands.  You’ll visit North Gorda Sound and the world-famous Baths on Virgin Gorda, Sandy Cay, Green Cay, Jost Van Dyke, the incomparable wreck of the Rhone, and the inspiration for Treasure Island, Norman Island, including the Treasure caves.  Fully relaxed and a better sailor, fly home or stay in the BVI or USVI for more fun! (Mike can make suggestions!)

You can receive up to two ASA certifications in a weeklong trip, including ASA 114. 

DESTINATION: 
Sailing experts have declared the British Virgin Islands the finest sailing and cruising area in the world.  And, winter (January to March) is the best time to be there!  Reliable trade winds average 15-20 knots from the East.  Seas are small due to the protection from over forty islands.  Daytime high temperatures in January average 82°F, and nighttime lows average 71°F while the water averages 82°F.  The British Virgin Islands have over forty anchorages: many within a few hours sail of each other.  Beautiful white sand beaches, turquoise, crystal clear water and great snorkeling/scuba complete the ingredients for paradise.  This is the perfect destination if you like PROTECTED WATERS, GOOD WINDS, and SHORT DISTANCE BETWEEN ANCHORAGES.
ACTIVITIES:  The possibilities are endless!  Along with the continuous excellent sailing and navigation instruction provided by Mike and his staff, some time will be set aside for vacation type activities—sunbathing, swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, reading, relaxing, hiking, informal racing or just having fun!

Accommodations can be made for an accompanying spouse, significant other, friend or family member, who wishes to be aboard but not participate in the learning.  
*COST: The following prices include eight days/seven nights aboard the yacht, instruction, two ASA certifications, provisioning for seven breakfasts, seven lunches, plus four dinners aboard.  Three dinners ashore not included. Beverages (except water, coffee and tea aboard), food at the hotel, and airfare are extra.
           Catamaran – $4,695/person double occupancy or $8,920.50 per couple (5% off for each person). Please contact us for rates if you wish your own double berth stateroom. 5% off for repeat customers or Gold Club/Lease Members: $4,460.25. Can not combine discounts. 
​**$100 of this is non-refundable. Max discount per person is 10% off. 

fLOTILLA CHARTER INFORMATION
Be your own skipper!

THESE ARE FLOTILLA CRUISES, WHICH MEANS THAT YOU CAN CHARTER A BOAT FOR YOURSELF AND YOU CAN COMFORTABLY CRUISE ALONGSIDE OUR OUTSTANDING INSTRUCTORS WITH THEIR CONSULTATION, GUIDANCE AND EXPERIENCE.  ​ YOUR COST WILL BE THE COST OF THE CHARTER PLUS $750 (7 DAY CRUISE).  ASA 104 CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED TO CHARTER YOUR OWN YACHT.  WE WILL HELP ARRANGE YOUR CHARTER. 

payment information 

25% PAYMENT DUE UP FRONT TO SECURE YOUR SPOT, $100 IS NON-REFUNDABLE. 50% PAYMENT DUE BY AUGUST 27, 2023. FINAL BALANCE DUE NOVEMBER 1, 2023. NO REFUNDS ARE GIVEN WITHIN 90 DAYS OF DEPARTURE.  PAYMENTS ARE TAKEN IN THE FORM OF A CHECK. IF YOU WISH TO PAY WITH A CARD A 4% PROCESSING FEE WILL BE ADDED TO YOUR TOTAL PRICE.  
The possibilities are endless!  Along with the continuous excellent sailing and navigation instruction provided by Mike and his staff, some time will be set aside for vacation type activities—sunbathing, swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, reading, relaxing, hiking, informal racing or just having fun!
BVI BEST OF!
Glitzy Resorts and Restaurants
Oil Nut Bay, Virgin Gorda
Scrub Island Resort
Little Dix, Virgin Gorda 

Best Beaches
Sandy Spit
Sandy Cay
White Bay, Jost Van Dyke
White Bay, Peter Island
The Baths, Virgin Gorda Anegada
Deadman’s Bay, Peter Island

​Groceries
Leverick Bay
Soper’s Hole? 


Laid Back Restaurants
Cooper Island Beach Club
Pirate’s Bight, Norman Island
Leverick Bay, Virgin Gorda

Best Snorkeling
The Indians
Wreck of HMS Rhone, Salt Island
Haulover Bay, Cooper Island
Sandy Spit
Ginger Island
The Baths, Virgin Gorda 
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Best “Get Away From It All” Places
Ginger Island (North wind only)
Haulover Bay, Cooper Island
White Bay, Peter Island
Prickly Pear Island


The British Virgin Islands have over forty anchorages: many within a few hours sail of each other.  Beautiful white sand beaches, turquoise crystal clear water and great snorkeling/scuba complete the ingredients for paradise.  This is the perfect destination if you like PROTECTED WATERS, GOOD WINDS, and SHORT DISTANCE BETWEEN ANCHORAGES.
Call or E-mail us to book your spot!

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  • Home
  • About
    • DIRECTOR MIKE RICE
    • OUR CREW
    • JOIN OUR CREW
    • PRIVACY POLICY
  • LESSONS
    • 2023 CLASS SCHEDULE
    • PRIVATE INSTRUCTION
    • CHALLENGE ASA CERTS
  • SAILING CLUB
    • CLUB INFO
    • CLUB RESERVATIONS
    • NOAA FORECAST
  • LEASING
    • LEASE BOATS
    • BOATS FOR SALE
    • LEASE RESERVATIONS
    • NOAA WEATHER
    • 2020 Beneteau 38
    • BENETEAU 38 OCEANIS - Borealis
    • CATALINA 36 MK II 'FREEBIRD'
  • Vacations
    • BVI CHARTERS
    • 2023 BVI LEARNING VACATIONS & FLOTILLA
    • 2024 BVI LEARNING VACATIONS & FLOTTILA
  • EXCURSIONS
  • CONTACT US
  • OUR INSTRUCTORS
  • PSSI POLICIES
  • CLUB Resources
  • OUR CREW