In 32 years of cruising to the BVI we have never, ever cleared out of the USVI when headed to the BVI. Never had a problem.

(Same with the SVI, but strangely you need to check in with Customs in Dewey/Culebra, even though PR is part of the US. If your boat has a sticker this can be done by phone-call usually. You need to have all passports handy.)

Couldn't comment on going to other destinations.
Couldn't comment on the new BVI rules going into effect.

Your charter company will steer you in the right direction if you are chartering in the USVI and sailing to the BVI. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Thumbsup.gif" alt="" />