You can definitely dinghy to Nova from the North Sound, but it can also definitely be a wet ride. Especially as it sounds like you have 8 people (4 couples on board), so that's an extra full and long dinghy ride.

If I were you I would just bring the big boat around (well marked channel), or call us and have us pick you up with our regularly scheduled ferry from either BEYC or Saba Rock.

As for other things to do during the day in the North Sound - BEYC has reopened their Guy's Trail hike, and it is great! A loop trail over the ridge behind BEYC with beautiful views of the sound. They are also offering local reef snorkel trips amongst the plethora of great snorkeling spots here in the North Sound led by the legend Kinto himself!

Gorda Peak has also recently rebuilt their viewing tower. If you do end up renting a car and exploring Virgin Gorda, this is a relatively easy 25 minute hike from the road to the top with gorgeous 360 degree views of the BVI