Virgin Gorda

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Virgin Gorda, BVI Cruising Guide

An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Virgin Gorda Island, BVI.

Virgin Gorda is the third-largest (after Tortola and Anegada) and second most populous of the British Virgin Islands (BVI). Located at approximately 18 degrees, 48 minutes North, and 64 degrees, 30 minutes West, it covers an area of about 8 square miles (21 km²). Christopher Columbus is said to have named the island The Fat Virgin, because its silhouette resembles a rotund woman lying on her back.

The main town is Spanish Town on the southwestern part of the island.

An unusual geologic formation known as The Baths, located on the southern end of the island, makes Virgin Gorda one of the BVI's major tourist destinations. At The Baths, the beach shows evidence of the island's volcanic origins, as huge granite boulders lie in piles on the beach, forming scenic grottoes that are open to the sea. North of the Baths is the Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour, formerly Little Dix Bay.

Contents 1 Virgin Gorda, BVI Cruising Guide 1.1 Virgin Gorda Navigation Charts 1.2 Radio Nets 1.3 Routes to/from Virgin Gorda 1.4 Virgin Gorda Approach and Navigation 1.5 Virgin Gorda Check-in facilities 1.6 Ports and Popular Stops 1.7 Virgin Gorda Marinas & Yacht Clubs 1.8 Popular Virgin Gorda Anchorages 1.9 Health & Security 1.10 Tourism & things to do ashore 1.11 Marine stores 1.12 References & Publications 1.13 Cruiser's Friends 1.14 Forum Discussions 1.15 External links 1.16 Personal Notes 2 Contributors to this page 3 Cruising Wiki Navigation

Virgin Gorda Navigation Charts

Submit the chart details that are required for safe navigation.

Radio Nets

Submit details of local radio Nets.

Routes to/from Virgin Gorda

Popular routes, timing, etc.

Virgin Gorda Approach and Navigation

Details?

Virgin Gorda Check-in facilities

Submit details about facilities for checking in - where to berth, etc.

Ports and Popular Stops

• Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour (Port of entry)

Virgin Gorda Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Submit Marina details.

Popular Virgin Gorda Anchorages

List details of all safe anchorages in the area.

Health & Security

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Tourism & things to do ashore

List places of interest, tours, eateries, etc.

Marine stores

Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.

References & Publications

Publications, Guides, etc.

Cruiser's Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forum Discussions

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External links

Links to relevant websites.

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

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