Regarding your final observations about bringing back tourism in the BVI. I would love to go if it were a remote possibility. I am ready willing and able as we are currently residing on sailing vessel and sailing in Sint Maarten, St Martin and St. Barts. Will sail to the USVI and will have to by-pass the BVI completely.

The BVI is not opening seaports to cruising sailors, who pose little risk. We would be spending money in anchorages, at restaurants, provisioning and boat work. An easy boost to their economy.

And with that said, I would love to go, my husband not so much but he will reluctantly to please me. His reluctance is based on how fellow cruising sailors were treated by the BVI government a few months ago that has left a stain on their reputation in the sailing community.