North & East Virgin Gorda - North Sound
The North Sound (northeast shore, Virgin Gorda) is a major water sports center in the British Virgin Islands. The North Sound offers well protected waters and many anchorages, with every kind of boat and water activity available - diving, sailing, windsurfing, parasailing, jet skiing, water-skiing, glass bottom boats and trips to secluded beaches. Hiking is also another popular activity in the North Sound, offering access to trails on small islands in the channel and on Virgin Gorda that cannot be reached by road.
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Historically, Sir Francis Drake and Sir John Hawkins collected their fleets in the North Sound (then called Freebooters Gangway) before attacking Puerto Rico. Since the channel and surrounding areas can only be reached by boat, the North Sound is extremely popular with yachters and private charterers. There are extensive services in Virgin Gorda and Tortola offering excursions to the North Sound.
