On more than one trip we've gone from Road Town to the Bitter End on the first day.

We motor out of Road Harbour and turn toward the southern end of Virgin Gorda. Somewhere between the Bluff on Beef Island and the Baths we raise sail. Exactly where depends on the wind, waves, our comfort level, and whether we feel like doing a few tacks or just want to line ourselves up for a quick sail up the Virgin Gorda coast.

Once past Mountain Point, if we're impatient we drop sail and motor eastward to round Mosquito Island. Otherwise we continue to sail northeast until we hit a layline that will take us to the North Sound entrance.

So we keep our options open and sail as much as we feel like, and feel no shame in using the motor. We also keep open the possibility of changing plans and heading to Trellis, Scrub, or VGYH if it's getting late.

Having said all that, I don't remember the answer to the original question -- how long does it actually take. And we've always chartered boats that are at least 39 feet; it's going to be a little rougher and a little slower on a 34 footer.

Dan