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I'm planning kind of a different trip for this March; rather than my usual "best of the BVI" trip with several new couples, we're spending a week with experienced BVI travelers who are looking to spend most of the day sailing, and the evenings anchored somewhere quiet(er), cooking on board, and jus' chillin'. Kind of a "been there, done that" trip for avid sailors.

What are some overnight anchorages that will be comfortable in March (with whatever North swell is present), with room and holding ground appropriate for a 60' cat?

I'm sure I won't be the only one to suggest Key Cay on the south side of Peter Island. Was there during the lunar eclipse in April 2014, just a wonderful spot. Next morning was spent swimming with a family of sea turtles.

Just about anywhere both interesting and protected to spend the night someone but a nightspot there.... We try and spend out first or last night near Leinster. At times the fish life can be very interesting after the sun goes down.



In very settled weather we have been known to push the limits on where we will set up to spend the night on the nights everyone will be staying aboard.

Last spring we anchored in Haulover Bay - just around the corner from Cistern Point on Cooper. Took us a few tries to get the anchor set (prob inexperience on our part; it was our first time) but once we were set it was a beautiful quiet anchorage.

Pomato Point, Anegada.

Deadman's at Peter is one of our favorites.

Leinster is a great spot but tough to use for one night because of the customs issues. I think if I recall it's also a no anchor area.
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most of STJ is no anchoring, but only $15 mooring balls, $7.50 for us seniors

Is a 60-foot cat too big for the moorings? There's an upper limit, but I don't remember what it is...

If the weather is settled we've anchored behind Sandy Spit.
Everybody leaves about 4pm, and you're there alone thinking "what do they know that I don't know?" <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/jester.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/duh.gif" alt="" /> I should point out that this would be a bit rolly in a North Swell, but on a 60-foot cat you probably would not notice. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Thumbsup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Wink.gif" alt="" />

If I recall correctly, the limit is 60', but even so I'm not excited about using the balls given the condition of some of the lines I've frequently seen connected to them. So, anchoring is seeming like a better idea.

Love the idea of a reduced rate for seniors. Wish it could be introduced in BVI too.. When it's just the two of us on board that would be such a bonus.

Drakes Anchorage in North Sound just off Moskito Island behind the reef. One of my favorites on every trip, great view of the sound and the inlet with yachts coming and going, great breeze, calm seas behind the reef. In high season usually one or two boats there but never crowded.