Surfing in the Caribbean Sea

Course heading from St. John through the Pillsbury Sound to St. Thomas

Sun rise at a tranquil anchorage.

We moored in this peaceful bay on August 13, 2021 ... the night before then tropical storm Grace (which became Hurricane Grace) chased us from this point in St. John to the marina in St. Thomas USVI.

Moored at Christmas Cove known for it snorkeling and the sailboat Restraunt Pizza PI VI ... https://pizza-pi.com/

Test sail on the Topaz. 18 Knots of wind w/23 knot gusts, 3.5 ft of swell

The Blue Angels and Thunderbirds joint flyover to salute frontline COVID-19 responders. Captured from the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Washington DC

Chris and Karen sailed Reposado soslo around the BVis together for 11 days then picked up three Reposado crew members: Paul, Shirley, and Danielle for 1o additional days.

This video illustrates the force of the wind while on a close hauled/close reach with one reef in the main and 2/3 of the Genoa out in 17 knots of wind with 23 knot gusts. Our speed over ground last week ranged from a comfortable 6.5 knots to 12.5 knots. As you may know, the Lagoon 450 is well known for its capability to sail in low wind and down wind. We also realized the 450's ability to provide a controlled and comfortable "banging up wind" experience during our 21 day trip around the BVIs.

Sailing with one reef in the main and full genoa leaving Virgin Gordo on our port in route to Marina Cay to top off the diesel

We are experiencing a great week of sailing in the BVIs. Recommend that you don't hesitate to contact the Catamaran Company in Tortola to book a great sailing holiday in the BVIs. They have a fleet of great vessels for every budget. Go out and get some adrenaline pumping and earn some well deserved life points!!!

Chris & Karen scheduling their non-scheduled time in the early hours of their vacation ? how pathetic.

The view off of Oil Nut Bay, BVIs

Sailing south on a heading from Virgin Gorda Sound to the Catamaran Company Charter Base at Hodges Creek Marina, Tortola. The water in the BVIs is beautiful.

New navigation technology ? AIS and B&G Zeus3

Heading South - Orign: Hodges Creek Marina; Destination: The Indians and Norman Cay.

Diverted from the Indians to Norman Island due to 27-30 knot wind gusts

Swam in from the boat through the amazing water (blue & green hues) at Marina Cay

Chris and Karen's itemize list of the gear they pack for a 2 week sailing holiday. This A high level summary that breaks down into the following 4 categories: 1). Miscellaneous; 2). Dry fit clothing & sunburn/rash guard wear; 3). snorkeling/free dive gear; 4). Safety equipment ... namely, Personal Floatation Device (PFD), GPS personal location devices, whistles, safety knives. We hope this information is helpful in getting you to start thinking about your personal packing list.

Sail Reposado - Outskirts of Compass Cay, Exuma Islands