What To Expect
What To Bring
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Passports*
*(Reflections will notify you of the name of your boat
for your vacation week. You must know this for immigration
purposes and inform authorities that you are with
Reflections Sailing Charters.)
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Sunscreen (no
tanning oil, since it stains the deck)
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Sunglasses
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Sunhat, cap or
visor
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Towels
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Fishing gear
(if you’re planning to fish)
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Camera
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Favorite CDs
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Deck shoes or
sandals with non-skid soles
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Swim
suits/trunks
Sights and Sounds of Sailing A First-timer’s Primer
For those who are new to sailing and may be
unfamiliar with some of the sights and sounds they’ll be
encountering, here’s a mini-lesson on what will unfold.
The Catamaran
A common sight on BVI waters, the catamaran
is the picture of beauty and grace when under sail and at
anchorage. The cat (as she is called) is the perfect vessel for
sailing charter holidays, since she is designed for both
smoothness of ride and stability in the water.
The design provides an ultra-spacious
interior with well-defined areas as well as a wraparound view
that sits well above the water line so that the glorious BVI sea
and island vistas are always within sight.
.As such, cats lend themselves well to
families with children, seniors, newlyweds, groups of couples
and best friends who simply want to enjoy the glassy smoothness
of the island waters.
Setting Sail
Each day your catamaran will depart from
its glorious anchorage according to your personal time schedule
and the sails will be set free in the direction of your next
island paradise. Expect to hear a fairly significant flapping
sound as the sails unfurl to engage with the prevailing winds.
You’re on your way!
Ask the Captain
Fortunately, steering your catamaran is
more relaxing than driving a car, so your Captain is available
and willing to talk about his favorite subject (sailing!) with
passengers. Taking the helm, trying your hand at interpreting
the navigational charts; these are welcome activities for both
Captain and guests to share while on board.*
*If you think you may have been bitten
by the sailing bug, Captain Hannah will provide Learn to Sail
Certification for Basic Cruising, Bare Boating and Navigation.
Ask him about times and dates while you’re aboard.
Safe Sailing
Safety comes first when you are traveling aboard Reflections Sailing
Charters.
The following points outline standard safety procedures that are in
effect during your cruise:
Adult passengers need not be swimmers in order to go sailing. They
will, however, be made aware of the location of lifejackets aboard
the catamaran for their own safety precautions.
Children are required to wear life jackets at all times while on
board.
Captain Hannah has been thoroughly trained in CPR, First Aid, MedA3
and STCW Marine Safety should any emergency arise during the
excursion.
Richard Hannah holds a Canadian Limited Masters Captains license and
a British Virgin Islands Boatmaster license which ensures his
competency for the commanding of power and sailing vessels and of
being able to take full responsibility for his passengers, his
vessel and himself.
The Reflections catamaran is equipped with a VHF radio, cell phone
and email in the event that it is necessary to contact air ambulance
or British Virgin Islands emergency authority.
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