We are suckers for a photo contest, and this one recently caught our attention.  If there was ever an ideal backdrop that competes with a Backroads trip for stunning photographic possibilities, it's a Moorings sailing charter in the BVIs. And to celebrate 40 years of Moorings vacations, the company is sponsoring a Photo & Video contest. Top prize is a 7-day sailing charter, or a 7-day stateroom vacation for 2 on a Moorings crewed yatch in the BVIs. Second prize is 7-days of provisioning for 4 people and third prize is $500 credit towards a Moorings yatch charter.  Entries are due by June 1, 2009, 3 photos per person (see Photo Contest Rules).

So if you have ever charted a course through Sir Francis Drake Channel or plan to soon, send those winning photos to the folks at the Moorings - you might be glad you did.