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Sailing, Snorkeling & Sunsets: Our Unforgettable BVI Adventure

A beautiful golden sunset with a catamaran in the foreground

Our journey began in Tortola with crippling high heat and humidity, but that didn't stop us from having the adventure of our lives, sailing in the British Virgin Islands for a week aboard a catamaran. Highlights included snorkeling, breathtaking sunsets, and exploring iconic spots like The Baths and the Soggy Dollar Bar in White Bay. Embracing the unpredictability that sailing brings, the experience was filled with growth and camaraderie!

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Navigating the BVI: A Mathematical Approach to Sailing

an AI rendering of a sailing catamaran, on aqua blue waters, and islands in the background

Kent shares his whole 'nother level of preparation for our trip to the British Virgin Islands, focusing on routing and navigation. (He really enjoys complex navigation.) Reflecting on catamaran tacking angles compared to monohulls, Kent grapples with mathematical models to calculate distances traveled. Ultimately, with help from a colleague and a trigonometry guide, he finds a solution!

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Which way is North?

woman at the helm of a sailboat

I am notoriously directionally challenged. I have a constant fear of getting lost or disoriented but I've learned to accept this as a part of who I am. Sailing brings me less anxiety as it requires adaptability and offers freedom from the confines of roads.

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