Foxtrot Tours

Foxtrot Sample Itinerary
Along with the Foxtrot community service projects, every day is devoted to instruction, leadership, teamwork and personal growth. A key part of our curriculum is the Challenge Series — situations that are “sprung” on the crew to test the skills they’ve learned. Please note that in order to ensure the best experience for all, the itinerary must remain flexible and may change before or during the program.

» Hodges Creek Marina, Tortola : Day 1
Get acquainted with our beautiful home base; meet your Captain, Mate, and everyone on your program. If you arrive in the afternoon, you'll have a chance to dive into those crystal-clear waters.

» The Bight, Norman Island : Day 2
We'll go through some preparations and lessons at the dock, including an introduction to our community service projects, followed by your first sail and a pleasant night at anchor under the Caribbean sky.

Resposibilities

Assuming leadership roles (skipper, mate, navigator) Cooking and keeping the boat clean Ship’s Log entries Accomplishing group & personal goals

Participating in group activities and meetings Helping to maintain a safe and healthy environment

» The Indians/Soper’s Hole, Tortola : Day 3
In the morning we’ll snorkel or dive the Indians and begin our fish and invertebrate identification practice. That afternoon, we’ll do some turtle tagging with a representative from the Department of Conservation and Fisheries. Enjoy an evening on the dock socializing with students on the other boat.

» Great Harbor, Peter Island : Day 4
A short sail to Great Harbor leads us to an excellent community service location. Here we’ll attempt to catch more turtles to tag, as well as begin our studies of seagrass beds in the BVI.

» Manchioneel Bay, Cooper Island : Day 5
This afternoon we’ll snorkel on two great reefs and continue practicing our fish and invertebrate identification skills in preparation for our first Reef Check study tomorrow. A fun night out awaits us here at the Cooper Island Beach Club.

» Manchioneel Bay, Cooper Island : Day 6
Today we’ll spend a full day at Cooper Island. In the morning we’ll be performing our first Reef Check survey. We’ll break for some watersports midday, and in the afternoon we’ll do some more turtle tagging.

» Village Cay, Tortola : Day 7
After we plant mangroves with a representative from the National Parks Trust, we dock in Road Town, the capital of the British Virgin Islands. There is plenty of time for shopping and exploring, and it’s a great night to go out to dinner.

» Trellis Bay, Tortola : Day 8
A fun, upwind sail leads us to Trellis Bay, where we will perform more seagrass bed studies and turtle tagging. We’ll also enjoy time ashore browsing the work of local artisans.

Social Activities

Almost every day the fleet is onshore to explore and socialize Reggae band dancing

DJ & BBQ Olympics (inter-boat relays) Dinner ashore

» Mountain Point, Virgin Gorda : Day 9
One of the most secluded anchorages in the British Virgin Islands is the sight of our second Reef Check survey. You’ll enjoy snorkeling or diving on an isolated, pristine reef. Then we’ll spend a gorgeous night on board under the stars.

» Bitter End Yacht Club, Virgin Gorda : Day 10
Here we’ll enjoy a day away from our service projects as we relax at one of the finest watersports resorts in the Caribbean. We’ll have time to windsurf, waterski, sail small boats, or just shop and lounge on the beach. At night we’ll enjoy the beats of DJ Heavy B as we dance the night away.

» Vixen Point, Prickly Pear Island : Day 11
We resume our work here, either studying the seagrass beds or tagging the turtles of this nearly deserted island. We’ll also leave time for enjoying this idyllic beach.

» Pond Bay, Virgin Gorda : Day 12
The sight of our final Reef Check survey, as well as a perfect beach for our Sail Caribbean Olympics... a little friendly competition between our two boats. We’ll enjoy our final night at anchor under the stars.

» Hodges Creek, Tortola : Day 13
Celebrate your last sail together by showing each other all that you have learned and accomplished. Then, look forward to awards night with skits and surprises full of fun and memories with your friends.

» Fond farewells as you head back home. : Day 14
After a long overnight sail in the open ocean, we arrive at Deep Bay in Antigua where you'll get to relax and snorkel after being at sea.