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2018 Sail
#133158
06/20/2017 10:42 AM
06/20/2017 10:42 AM
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jpfitzy7
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Just pulled the trigger on a 2018 sail. Will be chartering out of Compass Point Marina with Virgin Island Yacht Charters. Our plan is to do the first night and last night in St. John and spend the rest of the time in the BVI. WE've never been to St. John so looking for advice on the best spot to overnight that is comfortable, with a good beach and some bars and restaurants. There will be 4-6 of us.
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways - beer in hand - body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming, "WOO HOO, What a Ride!"
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Re: 2018 Sail
[Re: jpfitzy7]
#133160
06/20/2017 04:37 PM
06/20/2017 04:37 PM
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Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 5,884 St. Thomas, USVI
Nutmeg
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St John is not like the BVI. The only beach bars are in Cruz Bay. I highly suggest that you moor in Leinster Bay and cook on the boat. Also read up on the park rules for boaters.
[color:"red"]NUTMEG[/color] Today is the tomorrow you talked about yesterday.
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Re: 2018 Sail
[Re: jpfitzy7]
#133162
06/21/2017 12:36 PM
06/21/2017 12:36 PM
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cwoody
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jpfitzy7 said: Our plan is to do the first night and last night in St. John and spend the rest of the time in the BVI. We did the same thing in April, Leinster the first night and Francis Bay after clearing back in at Cruz. As others said... Plan to party/dine on board. FYI...Highly recommend clearing into BVI at Great Harbor.... No problem
Chuck W.
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Re: 2018 Sail
[Re: cwoody]
#133163
06/22/2017 06:37 PM
06/22/2017 06:37 PM
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Posts: 5,884 St. Thomas, USVI
Nutmeg
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I have to say that some of the best times we spent on our boat were in the summer at Leinster Bay when we were the only boat there. BBQ, wine, and star gazing. Oh, maybe a little Dire Straits on the CD player...
[color:"red"]NUTMEG[/color] Today is the tomorrow you talked about yesterday.
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Re: 2018 Sail
[Re: sail2wind]
#133165
06/22/2017 09:02 PM
06/22/2017 09:02 PM
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Posts: 5,884 St. Thomas, USVI
Nutmeg
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It was an old boat. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/jester.gif" alt="" />
[color:"red"]NUTMEG[/color] Today is the tomorrow you talked about yesterday.
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Re: 2018 Sail
[Re: Nutmeg]
#133166
06/23/2017 02:36 PM
06/23/2017 02:36 PM
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jpfitzy7
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Thanks for the advice. Yes, we plan on heading to Great Harbor to clear and then spend a couple days there. I will definitely check out Leinster for a night!
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways - beer in hand - body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming, "WOO HOO, What a Ride!"
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Re: 2018 Sail
[Re: CaptainJay]
#133169
06/26/2017 05:07 AM
06/26/2017 05:07 AM
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Posts: 969 NC, USA
capndar
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I am with Captain Jay - Maho/Francis has always been a favorite of ours
Capndar Masters 50 GT Sail/Power/Towing 3rd generation sailor
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Re: 2018 Sail
[Re: sail2wind]
#133170
07/12/2017 09:06 PM
07/12/2017 09:06 PM
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Posts: 5,861 Bradenton, FL
Winterstale
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sail2wind said: FYI, if phone signal or internet coverage matter, stay at Maho/Francis, there is no signal in Leinster <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Laugh.gif" alt="" /> but I will sure never forget you dinghying around trying to find one <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Laugh.gif" alt="" />
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Re: 2018 Sail
[Re: CaptainJay]
#133171
07/12/2017 11:26 PM
07/12/2017 11:26 PM
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Posts: 304 Rockford, Michigan
aarpskier
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CaptainJay said: Unless you are a die hard snorkeler ... But if you are, Waterlemon Cay in Leinster Bay is very good to excellent. Just be careful, because currents can be tricky around the cay.
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Re: 2018 Sail
[Re: aarpskier]
#133172
07/13/2017 04:48 PM
07/13/2017 04:48 PM
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Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 1,956 St. John, USVI
RickG
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The outer mooring balls at Leinster Bay have ATT signal. Inner balls have nothing.
Cheers, RickG
S/V Echoes, 2003 Beneteau 423 Grenada
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