We saw a boat hit the reef by the airport and roll over one year. However, they must have a reason for this change.
Regarding traveling east in June, we do this a few times each year (in June), and you have to watch the weather to decide which course is best. Typically, with an east to southeast wave action and wind in the narrows between Tortola and St. John, it is calmer to take the passage to the north of Tortola toward Guana. However, if you are forced to take the south route with a head sea, we typically hug the coast of either Tortola or St. John, depending on the wind/waves. With a little more northeast wind/wave action, the route south of Tortola can be the calmer ride. Hope this helps!
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