Category: Travel

The generator quit out on us in the middle of the night turning the AC off and we all got our sweat on. Then things started to take a bigger dive. On the way back from surfing dawn patrol the dingy came loose as we were about a quarter of the way to the harbor. We soon realized the eyehook ripped off the dingy causing it to start to sink. We pulled it back up on the boat to try to keep it from doing so.

After things went crazy everything started to turn around when the wind kicked in and we all were at the beach for some 8 hours of straight kite sessions. I rode the 12m Slingshot RPM, 14m Naish Cult and Slingshot misfit, Slingshot Darko, Liquid Force Low Rider and LF Kaos.

It was a very long day in the sun but a great one at that. A group decided to get together and organize a downwinder while the rest stayed on the island and kited.

We woke up early and motored back over to the West End for a dawn surf. We arrived to a very small wave. After we had a quick bit to eat the wave started to jack up a bit. As we surfed all morning and it was about shoulder high as we left to check the wind after lunch.

We hung out at the point for a while and the wind decided to fill in. We all headed back to go surf and standup paddle the best mellow wave ever!!! Everyone had some great waves. We cruised back to the harbor with cold cocktails and an amazing sunset.

It was off to the Baths today. There was no forecasted wind or waves for the day so we took the opportunity to sail across to the Baths for some R&R&Exploring. We pulled up along side some 30 boats and set anchor. We then swam to shore and explored the coast. Giant boulders made caves and canals to have a great adventure in.

We took some SUP pictures then headed back to the boat.We made a pit stop in Spanish Town to pick up Enily and then made our way to the North Sound. We moored up at the Saba Rock. Some of the guys took out Laser’s and raced in between boats.

Enily, Jason and I did the hike over Virgin Gorda to watch the sunset. It was a fun hike with spectacular views along the way. After some great views it was back to the boats for dinner and a cool down party.

We crusied back over to the west end to surf. It was a bit smaller than yesterday, but still very fun. I rode the 9’3 In The Pink. Every one had a really great time in the clear water and morning light. I played around with the video camera a bit, then passed it off to Jason to catch some shot of him surfing.

After everyone was done with their session, we headed back to the harbor and headed to Potters where we took a cab ride to Loblolly. We started off swigging with the only drink to have in the BVIs, the bushwhacker. Once we all had a small buzz going we went for a snorkel. After putting my mask and fins I swam for about 3 minutes to find two turtles. I swam along side them for a while and then made my way out to the reef.

There were tons of fish and crazy looking coral.
On our way back to the boat we made another quick stop at Cow Wreak for another round of drinks. To top off the night The Sea Leopard hosted a Cool Down Party.

We headed to the beach in the morning to kite. Everyone got in another lighter wind session. I took a bunch of photos while everyone was cruising. After a quick lunch we packed up the gear and headed to the west end of the island for a surf session.

The waves weren’t supposed to be anything but they turned out to be about waist to chest high. We surfed until sunset. It was a blast!!! It was a pretty chill night as everyone was pretty exhausted from the surfing.

We cruised over to Anegada. We were the first boat to make the crossing. It was windy so we set up shop on the beach all day. Everyone sessioned until they couldn’t stand anymore. I shot when the sun was out and rode when the clouds came through a great day if I don’t say so my self.

I had a great boost session on the 12m Envy in about 25knots of wind. We tried to do a shoot that evening, but things just didn’t line up quite right. We headed back to the boat in the dingy and met up with everyone else for dinner. Then we cruised over to the famous Potters for drinks and a briefing about where we can ride while stationed around this island.

After a full day of rain the last thing we wanted was more, but it was here. We pulled anchor and headed back to sandy spit for another day of sessions. The wind was light all day and the rain came through a couple times, but everyone got out for another session. I took a snorkel in the harbor with clear shallow water. Then we packed up all the gear and set sail.

On the way over to the North Sound we took a pit stop to go snorkeling again. It was really fun though the sun was going down quick making some of the caves pretty difficult making some even impassable. We made it to the mooring ball just as a spectacular sunset lit up the sky. Our boat held the first cocktail party that night and it was a hit!

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REAL BVI 2010 Day 1, Day 2.