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Fair Wind Sailing School sent this email today (sounds as if it likely came from a US-based person):

It is with profound sadness that we send this update on the impacts of Hurricane Irma in the USVI and BVI. �Both areas suffered devastating damage as the eye of hurricane, at its maximum strength, went of [sic] Virgin Gorda, Tortola, JVD and the USVI.

Power, water and communications are down across all the islands, with St John and JVD virtually isolated. �As we hear of rescue efforts and opportunities to help, we will send updates. �For now, please keep everyone in the VI, as well as the Leeward Islands, in your prayers.

Here is an update to some of your favorite sailing ports of call:

Red Hook -- All power, comms and water is still down but most buildings came through the storm in relatively good shape.

St John- Cruz Bay is very heavily damaged. �On Coral Bay, Skinny Legs survived but is damaged and not operational.

JVD -- Most places decimated, �Ivans, Soggy Dollar, Corsairs and establishments in Little Harbor badly damaged. �Foxxy's is heavily damaged but still has limited operations.

Cane Garden Bay, BEYC, Nanny Cay -- Almost completely destroyed

Marina Cay -- Very Badly damaged

Sopers Hole/West End -- Extreme damage, Pusser's is gone

As it should be, everyone's emphasis is currently on humanitarian efforts and not assessing property damage.

Our vessels were in Nanny Cay for the storm. �As there is still no wi-fi, cell service, landline phones or power there, it is impossible to get an update. We do know that Nanny Cay suffered catastrophic damage. �We remain cautiously optimistic.�

We will keep you all updated as we get more information.

Nanny Cay drone video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=keCJwQsKBh0&feature=youtu.be