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Finishing up on a 13 day charter. The weather, sans Beryl, has been perfect. The people of these islands are strong and determined to overcome their tragedy. They are also grateful to all who are coming ,not only to sail these pristene waters, but to support them. We cannot wait until our next trip. If you are on the fence about whether to come this year or not....JUST DO IT.

We have a couple of days left in our charter but I certainly agree with the OP. The attitude of the people considering all the damage done is just amazing. There are lots of options to visit even if some of the old favorites like Bitter End and Saba Rock are temporarily out of service. (edit: didn't mean to imply they were permanently gone.)

bitter end and Saba are not gone, they are unde construction.

How long before Saba is open again? Is construction moving along?

I have no idea of the time lines. Construction equipment has been on site only a couple of months. So I suspect it will be a while yet.

Just had a great lobster dinner at Abe's in Little Harbour JVD. They lost pretty much everything but are fully functional in a temporary structure while they replace the former structure with a concrete building.

Their attitude is great and they appreciate the business so get yourself here.

We've been asking people about their Irma story - everyone has one, they are fascinating (and horrifying), and they've had enough time to process the experience that they're glad to have a chance to talk about it. Yesterday, a woman told us about seeing catamarans flying and spinning through the air at Paraquita Bay - "I never want to see that again!".

Agreed, there is ZERO reasons why you should not go. The four of us had one, if not the best trip ever down there. Remember the arrogant customs people? Gone. The attitudes towards tourists by some? Gone. If you have a favorite palm tree, that may be gone too.
But the hills are still green, the water is still clear blue, the sand is a little less some-places, and a little more in others
Got a little blowey with Beryl, and we almost lost a cushion. Otherwise the weather was perfect. all but three little sprinkles, 80-85 degrees, 12-20kts smooth consistent winds...not gusty at all.

Agreed! We are headed down on Friday for 12 glorious days on Jost. It is our 4th trip post Irma. It has been so amazing to see the resiliency of the people and the islands. Construction moves along with new things to see each trip. We will spend time on Tortola and Virgin Gorda this trip too as all work and no play makes Ski a very dull girl!

What are you waiting for?

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Flying in July 27th! Be cruzin for a week!!

9 of us are coming July 25th through Aug 5th. Look for a 40’Cat. Double Espresso with a Texas flag flying and say hi.

Good stuff! We are on the East End of Jost in the orange villa you can see when in the Diamond Cay/Sandy Spit area. Wheels up tomorrow from Western NY!

WineFusion we will be on a 514 PC from Moorings with 8 of us. Will be flying the Pirate Flag that says "Hunt for Treasure and Treasure the Hunt"...
We will be leaving the dock morning of the 28th and heading to the Rhone and night on Cooper.
29th Baths and to Saba.
30th Oil Nut Bay and night at Levericks.
31st Dogs and then JVD White's Bay
1st Sandy Cay and JVD Great Harbor
2nd Sandy Spit and then CGB
3rd Pelicans, Caves at Norman and then Peter Island to the Willy-T
4th Depart