August 2008

The first visitors to the Virgin Islands were the "Amerindian Tribe" they canoed up from Venezuala and settled by surviving on hunting and fishing.  Next  was Columbus on his second voyage 1493. He saw so many islands he named them "Las Once Mil Las Virgines" after the legendary St Ursula and the 11000 virgins. Next were the Dutch settling on the western end of Tortola in the mid 17th Century  later supplanted by the brits  who annexed us in with the Leeward Islands.

The Amerindian Indians checked out the beaches. Chris took a peak and the Dutch planted there wooden shoes and stayed a while so why not you! think its your time to return and check out this amazing sleepy backwater of the British Empire. "Best Sailing in the WORLD"

Carnival to celebrate emancipation is held early August, every year. Parade day 4th August is a not to be missed event. 

Swash Buckler

1 Lime or Lemon

1 oz Orange Juice

1 oz Pineapple Juice

1 oz Cherry Brandy

Shake well with crushed ice, and flaot a dash of rum on the top of the drink.

1. Download the file (conch.exe).
2. Double click it when the download is complete.
3. Click "Unzip" in the message box that appears. Don't change the "Unzip to folder" location.
4. Click "Ok" when it's all done.
5. Select "Conch Charters" from your list of Screen Savers
6. You're set!