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Re: Next bareboat destination post-BVI
[Re: Jf1234]
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04/10/2023 06:39 PM
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Re: Next bareboat destination post-BVI
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04/10/2023 08:53 PM
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MIDiver
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Use extra caution in St. Vincent and several islands in the chain. Eastern Caribbean Cruisers Facebook forum is the one to watch for crime warning postings. Last time we were there the boat we were on (friend’s yacht - they are residents) was boarded twice while in Canouan. Evidently it is a common occurrence - they have a state of the art alarm system.
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Re: Next bareboat destination post-BVI
[Re: Jf1234]
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04/11/2023 07:46 AM
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Eva
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The Bahamas have some great chartering destinations, namely the Abacos and the Exumas. Though still recovering from Hurricane Dorian in 2019, the Abacos are a chartering dream, with lots to offer boaters. For a more remote and challenging experience, the Exumas are a beach-lovers fantasy. The time of year you travel can make a difference, though, since the islands can be susceptible to wintry weather patterns.
I've got a Caribbean Soul I can barely control... (JB)
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Re: Next bareboat destination post-BVI
[Re: Jf1234]
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04/11/2023 10:56 AM
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Posts: 687 Vail, CO/St. Thomas, USVI
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The Grenadines for sure. Agree with a start in St. Lucia with drop off in Grenada. You need more than a week to really enjoy it though. There is more crime there, unfortunately, but it is also less touristy. If you want to private message me I can give you recommendations on how to keep yourself safer, places to avoid and people to contact. We will be back down there in December!
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Re: Next bareboat destination post-BVI
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04/12/2023 09:34 AM
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Agree on Grenadines. Easiest way, IMO, is to charter in St. Vincent and return there. But, I highly recommend sailing in Belize. Very different vibe and experience.
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Re: Next bareboat destination post-BVI
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05/25/2023 09:00 AM
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We are looking into Key West. Anyone have experience down there? Moorings - Key West link(I put this on the US forum as well.)
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Re: Next bareboat destination post-BVI
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05/25/2023 09:54 AM
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Completely different experience in the Keys. Poor holding and minimal mooring balls so overnights in slips. Visiting “towns” not islands and beach bars. Dry Tortugas is great if you have a decent weather window but absolutely nothing there but awesome snorkeling and Fort Jefferson. So many other places to go this isn’t even in my top 20.
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