We ventured around STJ Feb 14-26, with the last three days spent in a villa getting our land legs back. Note I said ventured because, like Sue, we didn't sail much. VIYC's policy was no sails up with wind speeds over 20 and it was crazy windy most days we were there. We did get a few nice runs in. It was also really busy. Most mooring fields, except Francis, were completely full. We felt lucky to get balls in our favorite spots in Maho (near the point between Maho and Little Maho, Caneel, close to Zozo's, and Little Lameshure). Many boats did the hover game around the Honeymoon/Lind Point area. When a friend recommended getting to a certain field by 11am he wasn't kidding.

We had a watermaker on board but the portable ice maker was on the fritz. We needed to get ice in Cruz Bay (fuel docks) and in Coral Bay - quick dinghy ride to Dolphin Market - they could really use a dinghy dock there. We did a rendevous dive with Busy Bee and they brought us a few bags as well. Our food provisioning held out for the duration. Dolphin Market in Coral Bay is a good mid-week provisioning stop if you need items, although not as great a selection as Starfish in Cruz Bay (which is a hike and 1/2 from the dinghy docks).

We had great meals at Zozo's at Caneel and Morgan's Mango in Cruz Bay. We had hoped to try Lovango but the wicked winds did not make the overnight moorings there seem attractive.

We used Amalie for our jeep rental. They met us at the aiport, we loaded up and headed to the marina to unload, and then out to dinner in Red Hook. (I brought a cooler of frozen meats and cheese and a bag of dry goods - balance provisioned via Moe's). Amalie picked the jeep up at the marina the next day and had a jeep waiting for us at the marina when we returned (for our post charter stay on St. John). They aren't cheap, as there is a marina pick-up and drop-off surcharge, but the service is incredible.

We flew out of STT late on Friday afternoon (Delta). We used a porter (lots of bags and the cooler) and have global entry. Note for global entry - you need to have your physical cards and they need to be presented to customs. We were curb to gate in 15 minutes.