When the weather turns cold, many East Coast yachtsman dream of the warm waters of the Caribbean. For those lucky enough to make call the Virgin Islands home, the Royal British Virgin Islands Yacht Club (RBVIYC) is an active club that plans an eventful year of raising, cruising, angling and social events. The origin of the RBVIYC dates back to 1973, though a permanent home for the club wasn’t established until 1993.

For East Coast yachters, the British Virgin Islands offer a unique sailing and cruising opportunity. Sparkling blue water, pristine remote beaches and world-class snorkeling and fishing make the Virgin Islands a sailor’s paradise. Whether you visit the B.V.I. on your own yacht, or charter with a crew or bareboat, you will discover the magic of the Caribbean as you tour the British Virgin Islands. For more information, see the British Virgin Islands official website.