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Re: Ugh. Struggling w itinerary- help
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10/07/2023 10:15 AM
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Last year the sargassum came in on the North Shore of Anegada the last week of January (uncharacteristically early). I think it was January 29 (based on my photos). We had a strong squall one night and the next morning there was a thick band of it on the beach. We had several more squalls come through at night that week and one of them brought strong winds from the East along with swells bringing waves from the North. That combination cleaned most of the sargassum off the beach. It's very unpredictable - the prediction sites are really only of use on a macro scale but won't tell you what's going to happen on a particular beach on a particular day.
We just headed over to the South facing beach (between Pomato Point and West End). That's a beautiful stretch and there was no sargassum there.
Last edited by ecm56; 10/07/2023 10:17 AM.
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Re: Ugh. Struggling w itinerary- help
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10/07/2023 10:18 AM
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GettinBye
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That makes sense. Thanks for the response. As fun a day as we had on Anegada last year - I was happy to return to Little trunk bay and its pristine waters. Maybe we will just stay on Virgin Gorda . I wish someone would just make up my mind. 🤣🤣
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Re: Ugh. Struggling w itinerary- help
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10/07/2023 05:11 PM
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We did a day trip to Anegada from VG early January and while there was no sargassum, the swells were incredible. The ferry over was borderline scary and the water was so rough near Ann's and Cow Wreck we didn't dare step foot in the water. It was unpleasant to even sit on the beach due to the wind whipping the sand. We drove the whole island and really didn't find anywhere I felt safe swimming. We regretted spending the time and money to get there since there wasn't a whole lot to do with the wind what it was. Last year seemed particularly rough but who knows what this year will bring either. It sounds like you are looking for more relaxing time...in which case, I would consider just staying on VG. More often than not, we overplan and overbook, only to look back and say "we should have just relaxed more". Take the ferry from VG to Jost on Wednesday instead. A few painkillers solves everything!
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Re: Ugh. Struggling w itinerary- help
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10/08/2023 07:01 PM
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Centerline is an easy drive down to Coral Bay. Bordeaux Mountain Rd is VERY steep. But fun. Just not on rainy days. There is an overlook on Centerline past the Bordeaux Mountain Rd intersection. Really can’t miss it. On your right if going toward Coral Bay. There was a smoothie stand right up by the intersection of North Shore Rd with an amazing view but I think they closed. I heard the owner of another establishment was going to open something else up there but don’t know if that ever happened. Off Bordeaux when you see Calichi (where we stay) go in if the gate is open. Tell them you want to see the property for a future stay. The views there and from the common area pool are out of this world.
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Re: Ugh. Struggling w itinerary- help
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10/09/2023 10:03 AM
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RickG
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Bordeaux Overlook is overgrown and the building there was destroyed in Irma. As MIDiver said, there is an overlook further down towards Coral Bay. Bordeaux Mountain Road is now fully paved and is a fun drive. Good views heading down to Coral Bay. A couple of Coral Bay restaurants are open, but Skinny Legs reopens on Halloween.
Cheers, RickG
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Re: Ugh. Struggling w itinerary- help
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10/09/2023 10:56 AM
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RickG
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Salty Mongoose Pizza and Surf Club Cantina are at the bottom of the hill for those Painkillers.
Cheers, RickG
S/V Echoes, 2003 Beneteau 423 Grenada
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