Is a 46 foot Beneteau Oceanis
built in 2000. She is one of the most beautiful boats available for
sailing charters on St. John or St. Thomas and is meticulously
maintained to ensure your comfort and safety. Her long hull, designed
by Bruce Farr and Associates, provides a very fast and relaxing sail.
She is the perfect blend of speed and comfort that will guarantee a
wonderful day for the whole family sailing on the beautiful tropical
waters of the Caribbean Sea. She has a large comfortable cockpit with
plenty of room to stretch out and an easy access transom equipped with
a shower for when you return from swimming and snorkeling in the
crystal clear turquoise waters of the USVI and the British Virgin
Islands.
 Bread on the Water is also one of the few charter boats in the USVI
available for a sailing charter to Jost Van Dyke in the British Virgin Islands where
you can visit the world famous Foxy's
Tamarind Bar and Grill, the Soggy
Dollar Bar (home of the Painkiller) or the new Foxy's
Taboo
and walk the beautiful white sand beaches in White Bay. Captain Gary
says, "The sail to Jost is our favorite sail because it is a wonderful
sail both coming and going and Jost is such a beautiful destination
with so much to see and do. Despite U.S. Homeland Security paperwork
that is daunting for most small day sail charter operations we refuse
to give up our favorite sailing trip." Please remember that passports
are required for travel to and from the BVIs. Custom's fees are the
responsibility of the charter client.
Around St. John:
Sailing the beautiful turquoise waters around St. John and
the other Virgin Islands is a great way to enjoy the spectacular
beauty of the islands and see the lovely beaches and
coves of the Virgin Island's
National Park
as well as the smaller outlying islands. All sailing charters can be
exclusive to one group and you can customize your sailing charter to
highlight the interests of your group. Whether a vigorous day sailing
or a relaxing day lounging in the sun and swimming or something in
between, Bread on the Water will help you realize why they call the
Virgin Islands paradise. Whether you charter a sunset sail, a half day sail,
a full day sail or an overnight sail, the time you spend sailing with us will
be the most memorable of your vacation.
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Bread on the Water can be chartered
exclusively for a group of up to 6 people. Food, beverages, snorkel
gear and fresh water showers are all provided. Please call to discuss
details about how to customize your sailing experience and make it the
best day of your vacation.  The Crew:
Your hosts, Joan and Gary Van Hoven, are both U.S. Coast Guard licensed
Captains who have been racing and cruising on an assortment of
sailboats since 1975. They are intimately familiar with the hospitality
industry, having recently sold their restaurant and bakery business in
Maryland, Joan & Gary's Original Bagel Co., after 35 years in
business. So, the transition to a day sailing charter business is only
a natural marriage between their love of sailing and their love of
people. Of course, they also know how to provide a good nosh.
Since selling their restaurant, they have been fulfilling their dream
of sailing the Caribbean. They have been cruising both the Leeward
Islands and the Windward Islands to Grenada and back since purchasing Bread on the Water
in 2000. But, they fell in love with St. John and the beautiful waters
around the Virgin Islands where practically every day provides perfect
sailing conditions. They have been based out of Great Cruz Bay on the
west coast of St. John since starting their day sail charter business
in 2001. Captain Joan says that it is their love of people that has led
them into sharing their dream come true through chartering.
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We Offer the Following
Half-Day Sail
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We set sail in either the morning or the afternoon to any one of the
small cays and islands surrounding St. John and stop for swimming and
snorkeling. Snacks and beverages are included. Please call to find out
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Full Day Sail
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We set sail in the morning and sail to one of the spectacular
anchorages of the St. John National Park for swimming and snorkeling.
After a delicious lunch, we normally sail to another snorkeling
destination or set sail for no destination at all, dependent on the
time available and the preferences of the group. Snacks and beverages
are included and are available all day. This is normally a 10AM to 4PM
cruise, but we will be happy to adjust the times for your group. Please
call to find out our latest prices. |
Sunset Sail
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Sailing out of Great Cruz Bay before sunset, is such a magical end to a
day in paradise. Sailing and watching the sun set is something you will
never forget. Don't forget to bring your camera. This is a two hour
sail, departure time is between 5PM and 6PM depending on the time of
the sunset. Snacks and beverages are included. Please call to find out
our latest prices. |
Overnight Sail
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An option that is not available from most other day sailing charter
boats. Come join us for 2 full days of sailing as well as a magical
night anchored out under the starry skies of the Caribbean. By staying
with us overnight, you not only experience the beauty and tranquility
of sleeping on the water, but it also allows you to expand your daytime
trip to include many of the attractions that the BVI are famous for.
Naturally, this trip will be customized to the interests of your group.
This option is limited to 4 guests. Please call to find out our latest
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Examples of Possible British Virgin Island Trips
Please remember that passports are required for travel to and from the BVIs.
All BVI trips depart from the Virgin Islands National Park Dock in Cruz Bay
Custom's fees are the responsibility of the charter client.
Example 1
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A full day sailing / outing to Jost Van Dyke.
We leave St. John from the dock at the VI National Park and
have a beautiful sail to Jost where we check in at customs. We have
lunch at Foxy's swim
and snorkel at the Soggy Dollar Bar
at White Bay. Sail back on a beam reach to St. John to end a perfect
day. Lunch at Foxy's and custom fees are the responsibility of the
charter client. |
Example 2
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A full day sailing / outing to Jost Van Dyke.
We leave St. John from the dock at the VI National Park and
have a beautiful sail to Jost where we check in at customs. After another
short sail we have lunch at Foxy's Taboo.
After lunch, we go to Sandy Spit
for a swim and snorkel. Too soon, it is time for the relaxing sail back
on a beam reach to St. John to end a perfect day. Lunch at Foxy's Taboo
and custom fees are the responsibility of the charter client. |
Example 3
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This two full day charter begins when we
pick you up at the dock at the VI
National Park. We sail to Soper's
Hole, Tortola where we check in at customs and have lunch at Pusser's
Landing or at the Jolly
Roger, then we sail to Norman
Island to visit Treasure
Point and The Caves for some absolutely spectacular snorkeling.
You can visit the William
Thornton Barge / Restaurant
(The Willy T) for afternoon or evening entertainment. We anchor in a
beautiful isolated anchorage for a sundowner cocktail in the cockpit
and a gourmet dinner before a night of stargazing and a blissful sleep.
After breakfast and a morning snorkel we sail back along the isolated
south shore of St. John and stop for a swim and snorkel at one of the beautiful
VINP
anchorages before sailing back to Cruz Bay. Custom fees and lunch at
Soper's Hole are the responsibility of the charter client. This trip is
limited to 4 guests. |
Please
contact us for availability and pricing or for more information about
the many sailing options available in the beautiful waters around the
USVI and the BVI.
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on the Water
is also one of the few day sail charter boats to accept
Visa and Mastercard
 
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