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Serious customers and first time yacht charter sailors all agree - making frequent checks of the is the first step to a safe, multi-day sailing experience. If you are planning a vacation in the (), there are several options available for accurate .
 
The first option is so basic and simple, but widely overlooked - call your charter base either via cell or VHF.  No one has more of a vested interest in your safety - the charter fleet manager wants his yacht charter vessel to come home safe and sound at the conclusion of your . 
 
You can also monitor on 5 (out of ) and 6 (out of ) on your sailing yacht . The broadcast are cycled in both Spanish & English. Important note: double-check your sailboat’s VHF, as not all models have a channel selector. Some cruisers have reported the signal does not come in very well at Leverick; this is probably due to the surrounding mountains.

Roadtown (capital of the British Virgin Islands) monthly weather chart

(capital of the ) monthly chart

If your yacht charter sailboat has an FM radio, local radio station 90.9 gives local several times a day, along with local news and music.
 
If you have a handheld device, by far and away the most accurate information you can retrieve is a report directly from . Here is how it works:
 
Send an email to ftpmail@ftpmail.nws.noaa.gov and paste the following into the body of the message:
 
open
cd data
cd forecasts
cd marine
cd coastal
cd am
get amz710.txt
get amz715.txt
get amz725.txt
quit
 
After sending the email, wait about 3 to 5 minutes, and you will receive a new mail with the most up-to-date info for the .  
 
Go ahead…try it now on your home computer!
 
Finally, if you ask any old salt who has sailed in the , he’ll probably tell you the best way to check the is, “Open your eyes, look out your hatch…and smile!”
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British Virgin Islands Renovated Moorings Bareboat Base

Renovated Bareboat Base

Luxury awaits sailors planning a .  The , managers of the largest fleet in the , proudly opened the new Village on January 29, 2009. Part of a $15 million expansion by The of their flagship base in , , , the Village brings a touch of luxury to the yacht charter marketplace.  The new facility also highlights the company’s efforts to protect the area’s natural resources.
yacht charter enthusiasts, especially customers, will appreciate the company’s commitment to the environment and efforts to preserve the cruising grounds.  A new plant provides 60,000 gallons of water daily, while the revamped laundry operation recycles treated water to save 12,000 gallons on a daily basis.  There is also pump-assisted flowthrough breakwater in the new that can circulate over 50 million gallons of water weekly.   Local officials believe the new facility has already greatly improved water quality in Harbor.

The new Village is nothing short of a luxurious treat.  The complex was designed entirely around the needs of sailors.

The staff greets you and takes your bags directly to your yacht charter vessel while you are greeted in the reception area with a tasty island drink.  The reception area opens onto a landscaped plaza, with panoramic views of the . From here, visitors can stroll among the new retail shops or stop in the café serving locally-made island pastries, ice cream and gourmet coffee.

Before heading off to sea, sailors can enjoy dinner ashore, at Charlie’s Bar and Restaurant, built over the water and overlooking the harbor, where the coldest cocktails and a sumptuous yet informal menu are offered.

New oceanfront hotel rooms offer luxury accommodation overlooking the harbor, perfect for those sailors wishing to extend their by a few days.  The majority of the existing rooms have also undergone a major renovation. Customers choosing an evening start or simply wishing to freshen up prior to departure will also be able to benefit from the use of a new, modern club-style shower facility with private dressing area.

A full service spa offers the latest relaxing treatments.  Sailors who need to stay in touch with the outside world can use the village business center and enjoy free WI-FI internet access.

1-800-BAREBOAT (see www.bareboat.com) is an authorized representative of The and their global fleet.  “Great Prices and the Newest Bareboats in the World’s Best Destinations” allows 1-800-BAREBOAT to present new yachts such as the Beneteau 51.5; the Robertson and Caine 4600 catamaran; and the Beneteau 43.3.

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