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jtv Interviews Captain Marsha and Team BVI

This fascinating interview brings Captain Marsha's and Team BVI's viewpoint about the strategies and tactics they employed while racing in the BVI's Spring Regatta '09. Team BVI is a team that brings the BVI community together to race and represented the BVI in the Bareboat A division of the BVI Spring Regatta 09. This is a great overview of Team BVI, the support from the community, applying tactics and overcoming challenges all in the spirit of the team work.

2009 BVI Spring Regatta — Team BVI Summary

Team BVI gets first place Bitter End Trophy!

The BVI Spring Regatta started off in high gear and Team BVI was on the top of their game. The first race was from Nanny Cay to the Bitter End and commenced at 10: 15 am on March 31, 2009. The teams were allotted 6 hours to complete the course of which team BVI only need 3 hours and 20 minutes to dominate the race. The course took the team from Nanny Cay, heading east on the Sir Francis Drake channel and then south between Salt and Peter Island, leaving Salt and Cooper Island to port of the vessel. The course then took us back into the Sir Francis Drake channel and outside The Dogs; from here the team needed only 3 tacks to make it to the finish line. Victory was in plain view and the Bitter End trophy was later awarded to the team for first place. Read more...

Captain Marsha and the "Race of a Lifetime!"

As seen in the Black Outdoorsman Magazine: The Race of a Lifetime is a featured article by our own Captain Marsha! It tells of the exciting, white knuckled Anegada Pursuit race from the insider's viewpoint — that of the captain!

"The anticipation had been building for six months and now that the time had arrived, my heart was bursting with excitement. (Click here to read the whole story...)

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Jelly Fish

With summer months brings with it great weather and some almost invisible creatures. During this time of the year you may encounter Jelly Fish. Moon and box Jellyfish is the most common. The moon Jellyfish are round and has a distinct purple color. This species is not known to be quite as dangerous as the "Box Jellies" and the "Man O' Wars"; however, do exercise caution. If spotted, swim in the opposite direction. There has been a few sighting of the "Box Jellies" which are usually smaller in size. If stung by either of these, while still in the water, brush the affected area in a sweeping motion to get some of the poison out. Pour some vinegar on the area and seek medical attention. Do not run fresh water over the affected area because it magnifies the pain by about 10 times. As gross as this may sound, “urine” is also a good remedy and maybe the difference between life and death should you be in a remote location where medical attention is not readily available. To share your suggestions or ask questions please do check in with us at the Captain's Blog.

When The Sailing Season Comes To An End…

It does not mean that sailing ceases in the Caribbean. If you are one who appreciates real solitude and desolate beaches, this is a good time as any to pack your bags and set sail. You can capitalize on empty quiet anchorages and low rates on bareboat charters at a fraction of the cost. Despite the fact that hurricane season begins in June and ends in November, this does not have to be a major deterrent seeing hurricanes do not show up without notice.

You are encouraged to purchase travel insurance to ensure your vacation is covered in the event Mother Nature interrupts it. If you do decide to sail, be informed that you may want to plan on preparing most meals aboard your vessel. Most restaurants in the cruising ground are closed in preparation for the upcoming season during the off-season.

For more details, do contact a Blue Odyssey Vacations consultant or share your input with everyone in the Captain's Blog.