Detour Sailing
The Islands
Every Island has it's own vibe. Part of the fun is discovering your favorite and sharing with friends and loved ones.
Tortola
Where Your Adventure Begins!

Tortola is the largest of the British Virgin Islands and the most populous. Detour is moored at the Nanny Cay Resort and Marina. The resort is ideal for folks who want to come to the islands in advance to relax and get into the island groove before setting sail. Road Town is the capital and commercial center of the British Virgin Islands. In addition, you will find many fun bars and restaurants filled with sailors spinning yarns. Cane Garden Bay, on the north side of Tortola, is a beautiful expanse of white sand beach. A wonderful spot for a day or overnight, go ashore and sample the spirits at the Callwood Rum Distillery. Many fun beach bars and restaurants have also popped up for a full day’s entertainment. Soper’s Hole, on the West End, is known for its colorful Caribbean architecture and shopping. It is a fun stop for lunch when transiting from the north side of Tortola or Jost Van Dyke to the south side of the island.
Peter Island
Great First Stop, Beautiful Hiking, and Great Anchorages

Peter Island is a short sail from Tortola, Norman Island, and Cooper Island. It is relatively undeveloped and has some beautiful hiking with wonderful views. There are three great spots to anchor and grill out, Great Harbour, Little Harbour, and Deadman's Bay. Deadman's Bay is a spectacular crescent of white sand and palm trees. Deadman's Beach Bar and Grill lay ashore. For a more formal dinner or experience, you can also grab a mooring in Sprat Bay or walk over the hill from Deadman's Bay or Great Harbour to eat at the Peter Island Hotel.
Cooper Island
Wreck of RMS RHONE, The Beach Club, Brewery and Rum Bar

Near Cooper Island and Salt Island is the wreck of the RMS RHONE. The Royal Mail Steamer was driven aground during a hurricane. While the loss of the vessel was tragic, it has become a beautiful collage of underwater color, hosting an abundance of tropical fish, turtles, and reef life. It is a great wreck to snorkel and an even better wreck to dive.
Cooper Island's Manchineel Bay is a great stop for the night. The Cooper Island Beach Club is an eco resort that which hosts a restaurant, brewery, and rum bar, along with a boutique and other small shops which are all worth the visit. Relax on the patio for dinner or visit the rum bar hosts the BVI's largest selection of rum, over 280 different varieties. The microbrew's are tasty and enjoyable if beer is what floats your boat.
Virgin Gorda
The Baths, Spanish Town, North Sound

The Baths of Virgin Gorda may be the British Virgin Islands most iconic stop. Large boulders extend into the water and form little pools otherwise known as baths. The tropical fish swim in and around the baths and there are many nooks and crannies to explore. A wonderful spot to explore and then grab lunch ashore before proceeding up north to the North (Gorda) Sound. Many cruisers and charterers spend a couple of days exploring the North Sound. And why not? On the west side, you will find the restaurants and bars of Leverick Bay. Across the sound on the east side are the iconic Bitter End Yacht Club and Saba Rock. Around the corner is the spectacular Oil Nut Resort and Marina. Gawk at Richard Branson’s amazing place on Necker Island as you pass by. The North Sound is a great place to kite board and enjoy water sports of just about every variety. Finally, the North Sound is a great jumping off spot to sail to Anegada.
Anegada
The Sunken Island - And our favorite!

North of Virgin Gorda is Anegada island. It takes a bit to get up there, but it is worth it! While the rest of the British Virgin Islands are volcanic and hilly, Anegada is flat with protective reefs and spectacular beaches. Take a dinghy ashore and book a tour, taxi, or scooter. Check out the flamingo pond where pink flamingos are everywhere. On the North shore, check out Cow Wreck Bay and Loblolly Beach. Fun Beach Bars and restaurants close to the harbor are the Lobster Trap, the Wonky Dog, and Anegada Reef Hotel.
Beef Island and Trellis Bay
Full Moon Festivals are fun!
A relatively short bridge connects Beef Island to Tortola. However, Beef Island has plenty to offer all on its own. First, Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport is located on Beef Island. It is the primary airport for arrivals and departures to the British Virgin Islands. Across the street from the Airport is Trellis Bay. Trellis Bay is best known for its Full Moon Festivals. Get there early to get a good mooring ball or anchor location. Large metal figures located in the bay are filled with flammables and set afire in celebration for the monthly occasion. Ashore, Aragorn’s Studio is a small Caribbean Art and sculpture gallery and other local artists set up displays during the festival. After shopping, De Loose Mongoose is a great place to relax after buying a Caribbean original. Good Moon Farm, just down the beach, is a local grocer providing Virgin Island grown organic provisioning.
Jost Van Dyke
Fun Beaches + Fun Beach Bars = Jimmy Buffet & Kenny Chesney Songs

Legend has it that Jimmy Buffet and Kenny Chesney both found inspiration while visiting Yost Van Dyke. The beaches at White Bay and Great Harbour are marvelous. There are four primary places people visit on Yost Van Dyke. Great Harbour is home to the guitar playing Foxy and his bar. White Bay is home to the Soggy Dollar Bar (home of the world famous painkiller), Hendo's Hideout, and Ivan's Stress Free Bar. All of them are fun to share a drink and a yarn. Sandy Cay is a that picture perfect little Caribbean spot that is begging for a walk on the beach. Finally, the East End Harbour is where Jost Van Dyke meets Little Jost Van Dyke. Here, people hike about a half mile to visit the natural Bubbly Pool where salt water tumbles in and out of the pool. Before or after, Foxy's Taboo and the B-Line great spots to relax.
Norman Island
Arrrrg Matey! There be Pirates, Willy T, the Indians, and more!

This is a popular first and/or last night destination with plenty to see and do. Approaching Norman Island are three rock pillars known as the Indians. They provide excellent snorkeling. On the south side of the Bight, are a series of caves that are also filled with tropical fish and worth exploring. The Bight itself(Claw like feature on the Western end) hosts two great dinner/bars, Pirates Bight Beach Bar & Grill and the infamous Willy T. The Pirates Bight is a relaxing sit down location with a great beach. Conversely, the Willy T. is known for a rollicking good time and Jumping off the upper stern deck.