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| - | == | + | ==UNITED STATES VIRGIN ISLANDS CRUISING GUIDE== |
| + | An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to the US Virgins. | ||
[[Image:USVImap.gif|center|]] | [[Image:USVImap.gif|center|]] | ||
===Background=== | ===Background=== | ||
| - | The | + | The U.S. Virgin Islands are located in the [[Caribbean|Caribbean Sea]] and the Atlantic Ocean, about 90 miles (140 km) east of [[Puerto Rico]]. The territory consists of four main islands: [[St Thomas|Saint Thomas]], [[St John|Saint John]], [[St Croix|Saint Croix]], and [[Water Island]], as well as several dozen smaller islands. The combined land area of the islands is roughly twice the size of Washington, D.C. |
| - | + | The U.S. Virgin Islands are known for their white sand beaches, including Magens Bay and Trunk Bay, and strategic harbours, including [[Charlotte Amalie]] and [[Christiansted]]. Most of the islands, including [[St Thomas|Saint Thomas]], are volcanic in origin and hilly. The highest point is Crown Mountain, [[St Thomas|Saint Thomas]] (1,555 ft/474 m). [[St Croix|Saint Croix]], the largest of the U.S. Virgin Islands, lies to the south and has a flatter terrain. The National Park Service owns more than half of [[St John|Saint John]], nearly all of Hassel Island, and many acres of coral reef. | |
| - | ===Charts=== | + | ''Expand on the cruising/sailing in the area, etc''. |
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| + | ===US Virgins Navigation Charts=== | ||
Submit the chart details that are required for safe navigation. | Submit the chart details that are required for safe navigation. | ||
===Radio Nets=== | ===Radio Nets=== | ||
| + | ''Also see [[HF_Raio|World Cruiser's Nets]] | ||
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Submit details of local radio Nets. | Submit details of local radio Nets. | ||
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| - | ===Islands in the Group=== | + | ===Islands in the US Virgins Group=== |
* [[St_Croix|St Croix]] | * [[St_Croix|St Croix]] | ||
* [[St_Thomas|St Thomas]] | * [[St_Thomas|St Thomas]] | ||
* [[St_John|St John]] | * [[St_John|St John]] | ||
| - | * | + | * [[Water Island]] |
| - | ===Climate and Weather=== | + | ===US Virgins Climate and Weather=== |
Climate and general weather conditions? | Climate and general weather conditions? | ||
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| - | ===Arrival and Departure Procedures=== | + | ===US Virgins Arrival and Departure Procedures=== |
There are a number of options and it is '''very important''' to check the latest options and procedures on the [http://www.customs.ustreas.gov/xp/cgov/travel/pleasure_boats/boats/pleasure_locations/pr_us_visland.xml Official Govt. Website] | There are a number of options and it is '''very important''' to check the latest options and procedures on the [http://www.customs.ustreas.gov/xp/cgov/travel/pleasure_boats/boats/pleasure_locations/pr_us_visland.xml Official Govt. Website] | ||
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| - | === | + | ====Boat "Decal" and "LBO" Plan==== |
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Details? | Details? | ||
| - | + | ===US Virgins Immigration=== | |
| - | Details | + | Details |
| - | + | ===Customs=== | |
Details? | Details? | ||
| - | ===Passages To/From=== | + | ===Passages To/From the US Virgins=== |
Details? | Details? | ||
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Revision as of 17:38, 2 November 2008
UNITED STATES VIRGIN ISLANDS CRUISING GUIDE
An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to the US Virgins.
Background
The U.S. Virgin Islands are located in the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, about 90 miles (140 km) east of Puerto Rico. The territory consists of four main islands: Saint Thomas, Saint John, Saint Croix, and Water Island, as well as several dozen smaller islands. The combined land area of the islands is roughly twice the size of Washington, D.C.
The U.S. Virgin Islands are known for their white sand beaches, including Magens Bay and Trunk Bay, and strategic harbours, including Charlotte Amalie and Christiansted. Most of the islands, including Saint Thomas, are volcanic in origin and hilly. The highest point is Crown Mountain, Saint Thomas (1,555 ft/474 m). Saint Croix, the largest of the U.S. Virgin Islands, lies to the south and has a flatter terrain. The National Park Service owns more than half of Saint John, nearly all of Hassel Island, and many acres of coral reef.
Expand on the cruising/sailing in the area, etc.
Submit the chart details that are required for safe navigation.
Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
Submit details of local radio Nets.
Islands in the US Virgins Group
US Virgins Climate and Weather
Climate and general weather conditions?
Sources for weather forecast info:
US Virgins Arrival and Departure Procedures
There are a number of options and it is very important to check the latest options and procedures on the Official Govt. Website
Boat "Decal" and "LBO" Plan
Details?
US Virgins Immigration
Details
Customs
Details?
Passages To/From the US Virgins
Details?
References & Publications
Publications, Guides, etc.
Links to Forum Discussions
Links to discussions on the CruiserLog Forum
External Links
Links to relevant websites.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
.
