Things to be Remember while Hiring and Using the Watertoys : Island Surf and Sail
If you’re planning your British Virgin Islands (BVI) charter this year, local businesses need you, so don’t forget the watertoys. We’ve been talking to our affiliate partner, Scott Hustins, the helpful owner of Island Surf & Sail Ltd that guides about what you need to think about when hiring and using watertoys, as well as his insider recommendations on where to use them across the BVI
Things to consider when using water toys
If you love the adventures and watersports like SUP Windsurfing Surfing Kayaking Fishing, The essential kit for a charter around the BVIs includes a couple of paddleboards and a couple of floats to have a fun time. The dinghy ladders are very popular if you don’t feel strong enough to drag yourself back into your dinghy after a snorkel.
Our advice when renting watertoys is to know your limits. Always let a crew member know if you are going for a paddle or kayak and make sure you know what the wind and currents are doing. It may be a breeze to go in one direction but a big struggle when you turn around to get back to the boat! A general rule of thumb is to always start a paddle, or snorkel against the wind and current, so that when you get tired, it’s easy to coast back.
Expert tips on paddleboarding:
Paddleboarding is a skill, so find a calm bay and choose a day with minimal wind. Start on your knees and make sure you are holding the paddle correctly. Slowly stand up with your legs square, either side of the handle and shoulder width apart . Make sure you take your time. You will fall in the first few times so give it a chance and persevere! If the nose of the board sinks, you are too far forward and if the tail of the board sinks, you are too far back. Usually the handle of the board is a good place to stand and you can adjust your feet from there.
Top BVI spots for using watertoys
There are so many gorgeous places to kayak in the BVIs.If you prefer paddleboarding, it’s fun to paddle from Apple Bay to Smuggler’s Cove when it’s calm and Little Harbour at Peter Island is also great for paddleboarding.
Awesome places to eat
The most famous island eating spot in the BVI is Cooper Island. They are an eco-friendly, solar-powered boutique resort with excellent, reasonable priced food in a delightful beachfront setting.
One of the most important thing is don’t feed the fish at any location, even if you see others doing it. Among many reasons, feeding the fish deters them from eating the algae off the coral. The algae will eventually suffocate the coral and the coral dies. Our ecosystems are so fragile and everything is interconnected so please refrain from doing this – not to mention cheerios, bread and popcorn. They are not high on the list of nutritious food for fish.
Come and discover the new BVI with us. Warm welcome is waiting here for old and new customers.
Request a quick quote for making your vacations more special
Island Surf and Sail
Soper’s Hole Marina
Email us: info@bviwatertoys.com
Call on: (284) 345-0123
Website: http://www.bviwatertoys.com/
Things to consider when using water toys
If you love the adventures and watersports like SUP Windsurfing Surfing Kayaking Fishing, The essential kit for a charter around the BVIs includes a couple of paddleboards and a couple of floats to have a fun time. The dinghy ladders are very popular if you don’t feel strong enough to drag yourself back into your dinghy after a snorkel.
Our advice when renting watertoys is to know your limits. Always let a crew member know if you are going for a paddle or kayak and make sure you know what the wind and currents are doing. It may be a breeze to go in one direction but a big struggle when you turn around to get back to the boat! A general rule of thumb is to always start a paddle, or snorkel against the wind and current, so that when you get tired, it’s easy to coast back.
Expert tips on paddleboarding:
Paddleboarding is a skill, so find a calm bay and choose a day with minimal wind. Start on your knees and make sure you are holding the paddle correctly. Slowly stand up with your legs square, either side of the handle and shoulder width apart . Make sure you take your time. You will fall in the first few times so give it a chance and persevere! If the nose of the board sinks, you are too far forward and if the tail of the board sinks, you are too far back. Usually the handle of the board is a good place to stand and you can adjust your feet from there.
Top BVI spots for using watertoys
There are so many gorgeous places to kayak in the BVIs.If you prefer paddleboarding, it’s fun to paddle from Apple Bay to Smuggler’s Cove when it’s calm and Little Harbour at Peter Island is also great for paddleboarding.
Awesome places to eat
The most famous island eating spot in the BVI is Cooper Island. They are an eco-friendly, solar-powered boutique resort with excellent, reasonable priced food in a delightful beachfront setting.
One of the most important thing is don’t feed the fish at any location, even if you see others doing it. Among many reasons, feeding the fish deters them from eating the algae off the coral. The algae will eventually suffocate the coral and the coral dies. Our ecosystems are so fragile and everything is interconnected so please refrain from doing this – not to mention cheerios, bread and popcorn. They are not high on the list of nutritious food for fish.
Come and discover the new BVI with us. Warm welcome is waiting here for old and new customers.
Request a quick quote for making your vacations more special
Island Surf and Sail
Soper’s Hole Marina
Email us: info@bviwatertoys.com
Call on: (284) 345-0123
Website: http://www.bviwatertoys.com/
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