BVI Dinghy Safety at Night: Don’t Make This Charter Mistake

Driving your dinghy at night in the BVI is one of those things that seems simple until you are actually doing it. The anchorage is dark. You may not know the harbor well. There could be dozens of boats on moorings, other dinghies running around, people heading to restaurants and bars, and everyone trying to find their own boat again after dark. In this video, we cover practical BVI dinghy safety tips for charter crews. Wear your life jacket or PFD. Use the kill cord or engine cutoff lanyard. Carry and use a proper light so other boats can see you. A gray dinghy on dark water can be extremely hard to spot at night. One of the best habits is to have a dedicated dinghy driver for the night. If there are several people in your crew, take turns. One person stays sharp, knows where the boat is, gets everyone safely back aboard, and makes sure the full crew is accounted for. The same common sense that applies on land should apply on the water. Do not overdo it at the bar and then put yourself in charge of the dinghy and everyone riding in it. BVI charter vacations are supposed to be fun, but getting back to the boat safely matters. Wear the kill cord, wear your jacket, use your light, and have a dedicated driver. #bvi #dinghy #sailing #bareboatcharter #yacht