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Just thought I’d share a little trip report on our first charter experience to the BVIs.
We have been travelling to St.Maarten for many years and always thought it would
be fun to do a sailing charter. Since we’ve been to all the islands in that area, thought
it would be great to see the BVIs. So we had 2 other couples interested and we started
planning a year ago. After much research we found a contact who recommended
TMM in Tortola. We looked at their fleet and saw they had a new catamaran coming.
A Fountaine Pajot Saba 50 called Boomerang.
It looked perfect so we made the leap and began the process.
Upon arrival at TMM everything went smooth,, we met with our captain and we were
on our way,,,,first stop Peter Island...
I have started a video series on Youtube that pretty much explains it all,,,,
so be sure to check it out..here are the first 4 episodes of our trip..

https://youtu.be/aL17TbyTWHk

https://youtu.be/y7C5bRi9viY

https://youtu.be/UqCNKR7MAfI

https://youtu.be/o13_xs1_ri4

Looks like a great time. May have to check out the Saba next year. I like the seating area near the helm and the main traveler vs. the bridle on the Moorings 4800

Watched every minute in anticipation of our first charter! Looks like a great time.

Great drone footage. We brought our this week but its very windy. Husband was only able to fly it 3 times.

Great videos - thanks for sharing!!
Making me wish the next 45 days goes by quickly (esp since we just got dumped on with a foot of snow today!)

WOW what a treat....amazing videos. thanks so much for sharing your fun and you obvious film making talent .
I love seeing BVI through newbie eyes. Bet t it won't be your last trip eh?

.....can't wait to watch the soggy adventures..

And I'm with you Cottafegirl ....the next month or so can't go fast enough

I've all ready watched the first one and now know what I'll be doing during lunch at my desk today! Thanks for sharing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love it so far.

Mappy <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Clapping.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Clapping.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Clapping.gif" alt="" />

here's is our day at the Soggy Dollar

https://youtu.be/1op2sPQaShE

glad everyone is enjoying my videos,,,,,

Nice videos...I make a few cameos as we were also at BEYC and went to Anegada the next day as well. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" />

ah so you were there for the big Superbowl party??

Yup....we were 6 at the front end/corner of the actual bar at The Pub. We could see indoor and outdoor...kind of right in the doorway. Had a blast...until we tried to pay the bill and they appeared to double charge us for buckets of beer. They charged us for 8 buckets (48 beers) and 2 people weren't even drinking beer. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/duh.gif" alt="" />

We definitely saw you at Potters...my wife and I were hanging out there waiting for the other 4 to come back from their dirt bike ride when you were checking out the Lobsters.

Just curious how you arranged the diving? Did you have tanks on the boat or did you arrange for a dive op to meet you on the boat and take you out? IF so, what dive op did you use?

Thanks, eh!

ya we had trouble paying our bill at BEYC but we did finally get it ok,,,that was a big crowd for them to handle
and yes we were at Potters,,, great time there

Great video again!
Does anyone know what that floating "bar" is in front of Ivan's? (at about 4:35 in the video) Is that new?

Wonderful day on JVD ..looked really busy for a Tuesday....love the WOW..if I had a soggy dollar for every time I heard wow from the newbies I have taken over the years I could buy many a pain killer....wow, awesome and incredible are said in BVI a lot indeed. ...and many times by me...never gets old

...hoping there is another episode?

very enjoyable videos Thanks -- I will be saving that Soggy Dollar video though to show anyone who wants to go there what kind of crowds exist during the days - [just another BVI place I have crossed off my list].
A wise decision to head over to Great Harbour for your overnight!! Much less nighttime tension.

here it is the final episode to our trip,,
it was simply amazing and we have next year's
already in the making,,,,

https://youtu.be/t8Arm3PmP1U

Thanks again for taking us along. ....just booked flights for our May trip and these awesome videos have me over the edge with excited anticipation...
April 9th can't come soon enough

....happy planning for next year .....I always find the planning is half the fun....well maybe not half ..cause it's a whole lot of fun <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Clapping.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/circle.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Joy.gif" alt="" />

You caught the GO-TO-COME-BACK bug!!!!!!!!!!! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Clapping.gif" alt="" /> Absolutely loved your video's! What a great time had by all! Thanks again for sharing and ENJOY THE PLANNING for next year! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Thumbsup.gif" alt="" />
mappy <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Joy.gif" alt="" />

wow glad everyone likes my videos,,,
be sure to check out my other travel vids as well,,,
our island of choice has been St.Maarten since the 90s,,, it's amazing how they are so close but yet so different
would be nice to mix them together for the perfect destination

Nice! Thanks

What is the song that's playing at the beginning of Episode 3 Anegada? I like it!