Yacht charter Virgin Islands between Virgin Gorda and Tortola - Virgin I...
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Highlights: Virgin Gorda, Jost Van Dyke, Trellis Bay
When to go: December to April
Suggested tour: see below
Mileage (approx) : 120
Cruise length: 1 or 2 weeks
Difficulty : low
Weather: warm
Climate, Winds and Sea
The West Indies have excellent weather conditions all year around with average temperatures, 22° C to 30° C (72° F to 86° F) about the same in winter and summer. The climate is tropical, warm and humid. The sea temperature is about 27° C (80° F), up to 30° C (86° F) in August and SeptemberWith nearly 3000 sunny hours a year, nice weather is almost guaranteed. Bad weather neer lasts very long, so suntan lotion is a must!
Winds
The Westward islands are located in the trade winds area, generally blowing east and rarely above force 6.From December to May the trade winds are dominating and the weather forecast is steady with winds blowing East, Northeast from 15 to 25 knots. From June to November the weather is usually warmer and more changeable with winds blowing Northeast, South from 10 to 20 knots.They are diurnal or semi-diurnal according to the time of the year and the place. The tidal range is low from 0,30 à 0,50 m (1' to 2') and exceptionally 1 m (3') in some places.
Sea is calm to slightly rough on the West coasts and may be rough to very rough in the channels between the islands. The East swell is frequent but soft. The North swell may be strong.
Itinerary for 14 days / 13 nights
Maya Cove
Peter Island (north mooring)
Norman Island (snorkelling at Cave/Indians)
Jost Van Dik
Cane Garden
Marina Cay
Bitter End Marina
Anegada
Trellis Bay
Savannah Bay (Virgin Gorda)
Cooper Island
Peter Island (south mooring)
Maya Cove
