Turned on the Sunset Bar Beach Bar web cam this morning and saw this.

We are all in this together… Invest 96L does not look like a threat to SXM.
My prayers go out to those who were in the path of Hurricane Beryl.
It is still strong close to a CAT 5 but no threat to SXM. Invest 96L is taking the same path as Beryl.
The cam on Carriacou, the island that took the direct hit as a Cat 4 stopped working 8:30 am this morning.

Beaches could be crowded today. So plan ahead.

https://bvinews.com/dinghy-theft-on-the-rise-police-urge-boaters-to-protect-vessels/

Better do it before August 1st.

Effective August 1, 2024 the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is putting restrictions on all puppies entering the US and none will be allowed in under 6 months of age. The petition referred to below is to stop them from doing this or at least making it 3 months old when a puppy can get a rabies shot and still be small enough to travel via a passenger airplane cabin.
If the restrictions go into effect NO island puppies will be allowed in as by 6 months of age most have sized out riding in an airplane cabin and the commercial airlines already do not take any in cargo. Since 50% of our puppies go to the US it will be devastating to our rescue and limit the number of dogs we can save from being euthanized. Please sign and help us stop this from happening. We are asking our supporters, friends, and past adopters to please support us and sign the petition.
Why This Petition Matters (from Amy Warnock):
The CDC is implementing restrictions that would prevent dogs under six months of age from entering the country. This policy change will exacerbate an already critical situation in shelters across the world. It would leave countless young puppies stranded in their countries of origin where they face uncertain futures.
According to The Humane Society International (HSI), there are an estimated 200 million stray dogs worldwide. These animals often live in harsh conditions and face threats such as disease, starvation, and abuse. Our organization helps alleviate this problem by rescuing these vulnerable creatures and giving them a second chance at life in loving homes here in the US.
By imposing an age restriction on incoming dogs, we risk leaving many more puppies behind – causing unnecessary suffering, abuse and neglect for these innocent animals while adding strain on international animal welfare organizations who struggle with limited resources.
We urge you to consider these implications seriously before supporting such overly restrictive, heavy handed requirements that will significantly impact international animal welfare efforts.
Please sign this petition urging the CDC not to implement age restrictions on incoming dogs into the US – because every puppy deserves a chance at life no matter where they were born or how old they are.

http://webapp.navionics.com

This may be "old hat" to some - this website (may have to play around with it) will show you GPS/plot charter info on various BVI anchor sites "as if you were there in your boat".

I'm using it for a preview of San Juan Island trip next week (that's Northern Washington State near Canada with 55-65 temps and protected charter waters)

Any way > its free and you can look at anchor sites/water depths.

Some of the BVI websites show a "*5:00 pm** STT >> Road town, last of day, Ferry option. (with *** asterisks*** on website)

Is 5:00 pm always an option, especially mid week?

Or, is 4:00 pm more accurate as the proverbial last train to Lisbon?

So I’m asking if anyone have taken down there own umbrella, more specifically a Shibumi Shade Mini? We are flying on AA and have checked their restrictions as well as the dreaded TSA and both say you can take down a umbrella. So I guess my main question is, has anyone done this before? Before everyone starts and tells me to just go to Ace Hardware, or call Craig at Pack Lite, there is a specific reason why I’m asking. A little background before going into to much detail, all of our STUFF is already on the island and has been for some time, so I’m literally walking through TSA with this 20”x4” umbrella. So has anyone done it?

Thanks in advance for all of your feedback. Hope ALL in this community are doing well.

Quick question...Anyone recently know what the taxi cost is from RT Customs to Moorings Marina?

It’s early, but the 2024 hurricane season is upon us.
This is tropical depression number two.
It is forecast to become a hurricane in a few days.
The projected path is through Barbados and continuing into the southern Caribbean. At this time, it is NOT projected to affect St Maarten.
Just a reminder to be vigilant.

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