Schwendy-

I have done Anegada/Jost several times on the 514PC...you will be fine. Last October was the calmest I have ever seen the ocean down there. If it looks to be bumpy and I have "unseasoned" crew I wont go straight. From Anegada I head south and go along the VG coast and then head West through the Beef Island/Guana channel as the alternate that you suggest. You cold also come down to the West side of Great Caminoe. My guess would be that it takes 20 minutes longer. I think the direct route is 33 miles. The 514PC tops out around 22-24 MPH so you can get wherever you want pretty quickly.

Your fuel bill will be 900 - 1100...it sucks but not as bad as the Steelers last Sunday

Let me know when you at Soggy Dollar

Hope you have a great trip