I love the water and sailing so, if it were my choice, it would be long sails every day.

However, trips to the BVI should not be about satisfying one crew member's wants/needs. Play to the lowest common denominator in comfort level among crew members and everyone will be happier for it.

If everyone wants to sail 5-6h every day, go for it. If one person wants a long hot shower, dry sheets and land for a day or two, work that into the plan. Mid-range, some folks just don't like long sails and would rather have a short sail and a long time parked some where. That can be arranged as well.

While you can build in a skeleton itinerary (like a list of places you want to go) its more relaxing to see how things go and lay out a daily plan over coffee in the morning ..... unless you just have to and like to plan everything and if that floats your boat, that's fine too.