Thank you everyone for your courteous and helpful responses- and I agree with Rick- if the topic comes up every few months it would be great to index it.
For background, I would like to mention that I have owned charter cat and bareboated in the BVIs since mid 1990's- I have about 40-50 charters done in Nature's Little Secrets.
The most experienced and competent skippers I know mentioned to me that they bring provisions in- for them it is not only about cost, but also quality control and saving time. I have never done it, and i was curious if there is some elaborate procedure or paperwork, and judging from this forum, the answer is no.
Wishing all fair winds, followings seas, and good times wherever the wanderlust takes you......
Best-
Josh
Annapolis, Md