A number of charter companies operate in Fiji while several marinas have private sailing schools. Dangerous reefs make barebacking unadvisable.  Yachts come with a local skipper with in-depth knowledge of the reefs and local weather conditions.  The most popular destinations include the Mamanuca/Yasawa chain of islands (departing Musket Cove, Nadi and Lautoka), The Lomaiviti Group (departing Suva) and the Northern Islands (departing Savusavu).  The highlights of all areas are remote beaches, secluded bays and visiting traditional fishing villages.

Sailing to Fiji

The Fiji Islands lie between 15° and 22° South latitude and 174° East and 177° West longitude. The sailing season starts in April and ends around December when unpredictable weather and tropical cyclones threaten the South Pacific. The 300plus islands that make up the Fiji Islands offer an excellent sailing environment - secluded bays, sweeping remote beaches and traditional Fijian villages. Many areas are inaccessible to tourism because of their remoteness and this gives yachties real scope for adventure. Excellent sailing conditions and a fantastic climate attracts racing boats and cruising yachts from around the world. Several agents provide full service to visiting luxury yachts, including arranging all custom and immigration clearances and crew placement. Fiji's shipyards offer maintenance and repairs for both motor and sailboats.

Marinas include:
Denarau Marina, Nadi, Viti Levu
Vuda Marina, Nadi Area, Viti Levu
Suva Yacht Club, Suva, Viti Levu
Musket Cove Marina, Malolo Lailai, Mamanuca
Savusavu Marina, Vanua Levu, Northern Islands
Levuka Port, Lomaiviti

Regattas

April - Yachting Easter Regatta, Savusavu
June - President's Cup, Denarau Marina
July - Savusavu Regatta Week, Savusavu
September - Fiji Regatta Week, Musket Cove