As many of you know, the ferry companies in the USVI and the BVI’s took a major blow following Maria and Irma. Specifically, my dear friends at Smiths were especially hit hard. Following Irma, they lost all their vessels.

Many of you have probably rushed up to the ferry counter and have been greeted with a big smile from Marjorie. She seems to always be there and ready to help everyone get on their way to Tortola. Through the years, I have had many trips on Daphne, Sterling and the infamous Bomba Charger. Well, I have a bit of good news to report. Bomba Charger has been completely refitted, painted, and has recently received seaworthy certificates from the US Coast Guard and the BVI authorities. She will be back on the schedule very soon if not already.

Unfortunately, Daphne and Sterling have a way to go. Marjorie and her son have worked tirelessly through the many months following the hurricanes to get Bomba Charger back in service. And to add to the tragedy, the founder and Marjorie’s father passed away due to the stress of losing everything. I can only ask each of you needing ferry services from St. Thomas to Tortola to consider supporting Marjorie and her team at Smith’s Ferry Services. And when you see that beautiful smile, please say hello to her!

PS: If anyone has any experience with GoFundMe, I’d love to set up a page where we can help get Sterling back into the fleet.