The Virgin Islands are a paradise for almost any watersports you can imagine - diving, snorkelling, windsurfing, parasailing - as well as fishing, sailing and hiking. See the individual island accounts for details of companies offering anything from snorkelling day trips to weeklong sailing courses. Fishing is a popular pastime on the islands - wahoo are hot from August to February, marlin September to January, mahi mahi from February to May and tuna November to January. However, note that the removal of any marine organism from BVI waters is illegal for non-British Virgin Islanders without a recreational fishing permit . Call the Fisheries Division at 284/494-3429 for information.