App Detail » The Moorings BVI Yacht Charter Guide

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App Description

Get all the essential information on cruising the British Virgin Islands with the free app, The Moorings BVI Yacht Charter Guide. This is a preliminary resource before starting your trip and later a go-to throughout the entire yacht charter so you will have access to detailed boating regulations, precautions, and navigation plus valuable information on BVI dining, safety, and history. Your point-to-point guide will help you experience the best of the islands while ensuring stress-free and easy cruising.

Included in guide:

• Fast Checkout Option: Get a jump start on your vacation by taking optional tests to receive a fast checkout certificate.
• Maps: Provides detailed layouts of the islands, cruising routes, and points of interest.
• Weather: Stay prepared with thorough descriptions of typical Caribbean season conditions, tidal information, and how-to’s on obtaining real-time weather information.
• Navigation: Most navigation in the BVI is line of sight. Understand hazards, no-go zones, and get tips on cruising around the island chain.
• Permits: Learn about regulations you may encounter throughout your trip plus the do’s and don’ts of docking and mooring.
• Returning Your Yacht: A complete checklist to follow to ensure the final step of your charter is taken care of.
• Provisioning: Find the places to stop for fuel, water, and food. A full list of dining options—from basic cooking needs to custom-built meals—takes care of the extra hassle of buying your own groceries.
• Sample Itinerary: Be inspired with The Moorings’ popular itinerary that lets you see the best of the BVI.
• Local Scene: Because each voyage is about getting the most out of your BVI trip, you will have access to information on the local culture, popular bars, and the best restaurants.
• Drink Recipes: Lean how to make a tropical drink for your trip and to leave you with island memories when you are home.
• BVI History: This region of the Caribbean is filled with historic sites, many of which have become the thing of legend. Learn about Blackbeard, the Wreck of Rhone, buried treasure, and more.
• Safety: Know what to do and who to contact in emergencies. Provides a full list of emergency numbers in the BVI, including general VHF usage.

App Changes

• June 16, 2014 Initial release
• September 26, 2014 New version 1.0.5