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(Left) Historic El Morro in San Juan is
a must see for visitors. Most sailors who
choose to charter will fly into the capital
city of San Juan. (Below) After arriving
on the “big island,” sailors can visit the
smaller and less developed islands of
C ulebra and Vieques, to the east.
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SAILING DESTINATION
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restaurants and grocery stores where you
can re-supply.
Luminescent and Lovely
Next, sail the 18 nautical miles or so
south, through the Vieques Sound, to the
island of Vieques. Vieques, home to over
8,000 residents, is one of the Caribbean’s most
beautiful anchorages. In the town of Esperanza, you’ll
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find a seaside promenade, picturesque restaurants,
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grocery stores, fuel stations and other services.
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and diving. The most famous local activity is a night
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time visit to the island’s two bioluminescent bays,
including Bahía Mosquito. This bay is lit by millions of
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luminescent microorganisms that brighten when
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disturbed by movement. Tour operators in Esperanza can
take you to see the bay, or, if you are anchored in
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Ensenada Sun Bay, and the waters are calm, simply ride
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the dinghy over.
Blue Moon Sailing
After leaving the southern part of the island, sail toward
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Green Beach on the northeastern edge. When heading
this way, keep an eye out for Escollo de Arenas, an area
and fun-to-explore island of Puerto Rico. Exploring this
of shoal waters just off Green Beach.
area provides not only excellent sailing opportunities but
discovery of some of the most beautiful and untouched
A Unique Adventure
waters in the Caribbean.
The Spanish Virgin Islands provide the best of both
worlds; an un-crowded, largely undiscovered sailing Jo Anne Richardson is a Seattle-based writer and photographer.
experience in the islands, coupled with the cosmopolitan H er work has appeared in numerous publications.
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