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==Tortola Cruising Guide== | ==Tortola Cruising Guide== | ||
+ | An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Tortola in the British Virgin Islands. | ||
[[Image:Tortola_Map.jpg|frame|center|'''Tortola, British Virgin Islands (BVI)'''<br/>''Map supplied courtesy of [http://www.paradise-islands.org Paradise Islands]]] | [[Image:Tortola_Map.jpg|frame|center|'''Tortola, British Virgin Islands (BVI)'''<br/>''Map supplied courtesy of [http://www.paradise-islands.org Paradise Islands]]] | ||
===Background=== | ===Background=== | ||
- | + | Tortola is the largest and most populated of the British Virgin Islands, a group of islands which form part of the archipelago of the Virgin Islands. Local belief is that the name was originally given to the island by Christopher Columbus, meaning ''land of the Turtle Dove''. | |
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+ | BVI residents are amongst the most affluent in the Eastern [[Caribbean]]. Because of this, a large number of residents from other [[Caribbean]] islands work there. | ||
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+ | Even though the British Virgin Islands (BVI) are under the British flag, the U.S. dollar is the official currency. The island is home to many offshore companies that do business worldwide. | ||
===Tortola Charts=== | ===Tortola Charts=== |
Revision as of 16:06, 31 October 2008
Tortola Cruising Guide
An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Tortola in the British Virgin Islands.
Background
Tortola is the largest and most populated of the British Virgin Islands, a group of islands which form part of the archipelago of the Virgin Islands. Local belief is that the name was originally given to the island by Christopher Columbus, meaning land of the Turtle Dove.
BVI residents are amongst the most affluent in the Eastern Caribbean. Because of this, a large number of residents from other Caribbean islands work there.
Even though the British Virgin Islands (BVI) are under the British flag, the U.S. dollar is the official currency. The island is home to many offshore companies that do business worldwide.
Tortola Charts
Submit the chart details that are required for safe navigation.
Radio Nets
Submit details of local radio Nets.
Routes to/from Tortola
Popular routes, timing, etc.
Details?
Tortola Check-in facilities
See each official "Port of Entry"
Tortola Ports and Popular Stops
- Road Harbour (Port of entry)
- Sopers Hole (Port of entry)
- Nanny Cay
Tortola Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Submit Marina details.
Popular Tortola 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
List links to discussion threads on the Cruiser Log Forum
External Links
Links to relevant websites.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
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