Not sure if you saw the reports of vessels being impounded and a $20,000 fine on the BVI board but that should solidify the decision not to cross into BVI waters. While the details of that event are not totally clear, there is currently a question about innocent passage across the border while transiting the east side of St. John.

While it is technically allowed by maritime law and I would normally tack across the boundary under sail without concern, I'm questioning whether that's even worth the risk for my upcoming December trip. No way I would risk a visit to the Indians. I'm just not sure I trust the BVI CBP right now in the current state of the pandemic.