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Certainly some cities in the US. I would think Seattle and NY for sure.

Clarification of "affected area" would be helpful!!!

I just sent an email to the address on the press release to see if they could clarify * affected area. We'll see if they respond.

They appear to be using the WHO definition. Not sure how that will be applied.

Here is the WHO link that supplied the definition but I don't see a definitive list.

just spoke to them, they will be issuing a list of the countries later today to clarify.

OK, thanks.

Reply I agree; they need to specify from which countries travelers will have to "self Quarantine" Here is the definition from the above link:

“Affected areas” are considered those countries, provinces, territories or cities experiencing ongoing transmission of COVID-19, in contrast to areas reporting only imported cases.

Here is the daily situation report link that lists the countries, provinces etc and whether transmission is local or imported.... Table 2

https://www.who.int/docs/default-so...sitrep-51-covid-19.pdf?sfvrsn=1ba62e57_8


So if the states blow up in case numbers and I am travelling through Washington from Ottawa what do I do?

jeez!

Table 2 shows the United States as having "Local Transmission" cases which should imply any traveling thru or from the United States is subject to 14 quarantine. I would think they would need to get more specific but I don't know how they will handle it.

Right, if the criteria is 'local transmission', that definitely includes the US.

Just saw these items posted on the government website:

https://bvi.gov.vg/sites/default/fi...ory_update_-_covid-19-_march_11_2020.pdf

https://bvi.gov.vg/sites/default/fi...s_of_special_interest_list-_covid-19.pdf

Awesome! Thank you. We are leaving for a 9 day charter form Minnesota on Tuesday and this is very helpful.

The CV is going to rock the islands like Irma without the physical destruction. Within the next week the problem won’t be getting into the BVI but getting back into the US without a 14 day quarantine. We are in for an unprecedented rough patch.

Has anyone talked to any charter companies on cancelling/postponing because of CV? We have a charter booked with Navigare for 3/19-26. I haven't contacted them yet but would hope they would consider CV and objective reason for cancellation.

As of now we have not cancelled anything, but will have to make a decision soon.


5) CANCELLATION
If the Charterer who has made a reservation, makes a cancellation more than 120 days prior to embarkation – cancellation fee of 500 EUR applies. If cancellation occurs 119 to 60 days before embarkation, NY has the right for the retention of 50% of the charter fee. If cancellation occurs 59 days or less before embarkation, NY has the right for the retention of 100% of the charter fee. If the cancellation is due to objective reasons (death in family, heavy injury etc.), paid price will not be paid back but NY will give the Vessel at the Charterer's disposal in another free period of time or within the next sailing season, but in this case NY has the right to charge Charterer with administration and other objective costs. In any other case, NY is not obliged to return the Charterer amount paid in accordance to this Contract.

Just got here(Tortola) yesterday. Thought the REQUIRED hand sanitizer before walking into customs building was a nice touch.

Not to make fun of those affect but I wouldn't mind if the US canceled my flights back for a couple weeks.

No word of any cases on the island but I expect it's coming, seems like the worst places to be though are airports. Traveling with sanitizer and washing a lot and hopeing for the best.

I agree on not the worst place to be stuck, and think a boat by ourselves is a great way to not catch the virus.

I'd be more concerned about any panics or disruption to food, supplies, etc. on the island.

I guess in a worst case scenario, St Thomas (or even Puerto Rico) are easily reachable by boat...

I doubt your trip insurance company would deny a claim.

I'm booked with CYOA on May 2nd. They are letting us postpone and we will receive a voucher for the charter fee that's good for a year to rebook. Hoping it doesn't come to that.

It would be important to know FOR SURE prior to boarding a plane for BVI.

The list was published earlier today. Here it is.

We are heading down on April 10th from the Seattle area also (fingers crossed!)

Actually, I was aware of the current list. My concern is that if a person has a reservation in a week or a month or three months, is the list going to be updated daily and published so that appropriate cancellations can be made?

We just cancelled our March 15 charter with Horizon. I asked about refunds, postponements etc. And was told none were available. If other companies are offering some sort of credit it would certainly make me take a close look at them for future charters. Over the past 15 years we have only chartered with Horizon in the Caribbean.

Tim

Trip is officially cancelled with one of our crew coming from BC--which just put in new travel restrictions to the United States.

We booked through GlobeSailor so I reached out to them first and asked they contact the charter company. They said most likely we would get a voucher to be used at a later date, but did not confirm.

Ahoy Captains,

Full Credit for all Charters affected by Covid-1 on all Payments with The Captains Compass.
Simple and Fair.

I would also recommend -
https://www.insuremytrip.com/travel-insurance-plans-coverages/coronavirus-travel-insurance/
https://www.insuremytrip.com/quote-compare/index.html?quoteId=I4wyMID5a-SR#vlist,tcomprehensive

After Cat 5 Irma I offered all my Captains a Delay and Discount with the option to take their Charter 1 Year later and their Deposit would be considered the Full Payment.
Simple and Fair.

Fair Winds,
Brent

https://bvi.gov.vg/media-centre/bvi-quarantine-advisory-procedures

New quarantine info from BVI government website

Not sure what MAY means in this release. “on arrival in the British Virgin Islands, MAY be subject to medical or public health investigations"

We'll be coming from Colorado mid April (via Florida and San Juan). Colorado is on the High Risk list...

Talked to Moorings today and they said as long as I cancel greater than 15 days out and book before Sept 30 the credit will transfer...

I told them I usually head out 2nd week Oct as well and they said they would have to make an exception

From Illinois here and scheduled to travel April 18. IL is on the list. Just a wait and see game right now.

The link will not work for me. Is Ohio on the list?

Looks like they removed the link from their website. Weird.

Here is the Moorings Update

https://www.moorings.com/travel-advisory

Ohio is not on the list, but where are you flying thru?

Virgin Gorda Airport is now closed due to the virus. Our flight home tomorrow has been moved to EIS. Just need to catch the 1030 am Speedy’s ferry to Trellis. Was looking forward to a bit more time on the beach tomorrow morning before our flight.

This will affect any foreign vessels from the USVI

https://bvi.gov.vg/media-centre/bvi-ports-processing-vessels-arriving-foreign-ports

Can those leaving VG or arriving let us know how things are please. We are suppose to head down on the 7th...just got the email about our cape air flight to VG being changed because of the airport closure...just don’t know if we are being stupid even considering flying...will they let us in from New York? Thanks for any insights.

We arrived last Friday on VG with no issues. Now they are screening people as they come in from what recent arrivals say. No flights in/out of VG for now as they are doing screening at EIS. Like I said above, we are taking the ferry to EIS in the morning. Lines on VG for gas and provisions were nuts tonight (at least at the rite way that we drove by). One gas station was out, causing the rush at the other. Maybe it was pay day and not the virus. Didn’t stop the large tent revival that was going on in town. The place we stay has had about 50% cancellations so far. A real kick after Irma, it you have to do what’s best.

Brent, you always do the right thing! Top Notch Company!

California (Sacramento Country, Santa Clara, San Francisco)
 New York
 Washington State
 Florida
 New Hampshire
 Massachusetts
 Colorado
 Oregon
 Rhode Island
 Illinois
 Placer county
 Georgia
 North Carolina
 Texas
 Wisconsin
 LA County
 Missouri

The above list is only enhanced screening not instant quarantine.