British Virgin Islands
From Openwaterpedia
The British Virgin Islands, part of a volcanic archipelago in the Caribbean Sea, is a British overseas territory. Comprising 4 main islands and many smaller ones, it's known for its reef-lined beaches and as a yachting destination. The largest island, Tortola, is home to the capital, Road Town, and rainforest-filled Sage Mountain National Park. On Virgin Gorda island is the Baths, a labyrinth of beachside boulders.
Open Water Swimming
- SwimVacation British Virgin Islands is a 6-day swim vacation in the British Virgin Islands on 1-7 December 2019 that is one of the World's Top 100 Island Swims headed by Hopper McDonough. The SwimVacation British Virgin Islands includes 6 nights aboard a sailing yacht, freshly prepared meals and drinks (casual meals, open bar), guided swims in beautiful places (usually two per day), Stroke and Open Water Swimming technique clinics (optional) and access to all amenities aboard the yacht.
- The RSOT Swim Across The Caribbean was a 100 km solo sea swim completed in 47 hours 6 minutes 25 seconds by Joel Matos Ortiz from Jost Van Dyk in the British Virgin Islands to Ceiba, Puerto Rico in the Caribbean Sea on 24 May 2019.
