Warren, Thank you

We wish to share our actual feelings and experiences, that includes all of the facets of sailing, the people, the natural wonders and the fun. And also to let the folks who have not sailed the BVI, since the tragedy of Irma,
know that the BVI are back, and the islands and the people are waiting to welcome them. And also , perhaps to help out the first timers with a little local knowledge to help with their planning. We also strongly feel that
any vacation anywhere, besides those natural wonders, above, on, and below the ocean , the local people and the visitors that we meet, make a great deal of the overall adventures extremely rewarding.

!6 May. Sailing is work, effort, great exercise and good times.

Peter Island, to Leverick Bay, Virgin Gorda Sound. ( North Sound ).

We had great winds for the long sail up to Leverick. Sailing under a single reefed main, and full jib sail, this was the first time, ever, that we did not have to tack on the passage up the Sir Francis Drake Channel. We again,
traded off helm and crew duties each hour . Must say, it is a very special thing to have a mate, in Erica , and we can share full on BVI cruising experience. Oh yes, wind on our cheeks, heeled over a bit, no weather
helm, close hauled, and making good knots . It is amazing what good sailing grounds the BVI continues to present to all of us.

Passing Mountain Point on Virgin Gorda, we closed on Colquhoun Reef pass. Rolling in the jib, with main still up, we motored into the pass that was bordered by reefs on both sides. Easy Navigation,
with all of the navaid buoys watching on station. After passing the last starboard navaid, inside of Gorda Sound, , we fell off to starboard and headed for Leverick Bay marina . Dropping the main,
we docked at our reserved slip.

Honestly, from some of the reports, we were concerned about getting a first come , first served more secure mooring ball. That was actually not a problem, as there were several open moorings when we arrived
and that was both more secure and boaty balll moorings. The slip, however, turned out to be a great idea and kept life easy and smooth. Also, we arrived on Thursday, before the jump up.

We walked up to the small but pretty well stocked grocery store a few yards up from the marina. Later we topped off with fresh water, and laid in two bags of ice fro the fuel dock.
Even tho the jeanneau has a refer, we found that it was more like a cooler and two bags of ice lasted about a day even tho we charged it up along with the batteries.
No worries, we were able to get ice at most of our destinations ashore , or from Deliverence, or the hubby and wife who have a motor vessel that visits Marina Cay. Never had a problem. Plenty of ice for the rum.

Dinner ashore was at the very neat and casual class upstairs restaurant there at Leverick. Highly recommend. Erica mowed down a 2 pound lobster, the service and both our meals were perfect
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17 May: Friday daytime adventures, and at night, the super upbeat, and fun, bbq, live band, dancing in the sand, and the Mocko Jumbie stilt dancing show .

Early in the day, we hired a taxi for for the drive up to explore the paths, and grottos through the giant boulders at the Baths. No charge since we had our National Parks Permit. But, after checking in at the booth, we
hiked down , in the same area, to uncrowded beautiful Devils Bay beach.

After photos and relaxing at Devils Bay, we found the back entrance to the Baths. We entered and were off climbing, descending, slipping and sliding and roping through the Baths. They also have some wooden steps that
help out as well. There were very few people and no cruise ship excursions on this day. More photo ops for Erica and the Baths were amazing as usual. Popping out at the Baths Beach, we made the short easy climb
up to the Top of the Baths restaurant, bar, pool and a view of the island chain. A cold Carib tasted mighty good. Walking out to the parking lot , our driver, Ciro was waiting in his taxi, and we had a scenic and
relaxing drive back to Leverick Bay marina.

Later, it was time for more vibrant activity, as we had reservations at 6:30 pm for the outside bbq, band, dancing under the stars and the hoot em up party time Mocko Jumbie stilt dancers . Again, it was just the
two of us, and we had a nice table next to the swimming pool with a view of the marina, and close to the band. The BBQ was excellent, with all kinds different selections, and all you can eat. The band was cooking,
and everyone joined in the grand party. There were sailors, power boaters, and land based visitors having a super fun good time. We all lasted until about 11:00 pm.

If planning on visiting Leverick Bay, North Sound, you might want to try to be there for the Friday Night jump up and bbq. Good fun times, lots of energy.



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