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Another post re: rain for next 2 days prompted me to consider "With a group of friends on a charter sail boat, what to do if expecting fairly steady rain for most of 1-2 days? Not tropical storm/hurricaine but just frequent steady rain. Do you motor/sail on? Mooring with time spent on boat? Or mooring/dockage with time spent ashore?
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You can still snorkel. The fish don't know it's raining.
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Sail on! Go where ever you want. The sails probably need a good fresh water rinse anyway. Snorkel, dive, etc. you cant get any wetter.
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Or go to a bar. No shortage of those <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" />
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Captmoby:
I am with you, however not so sure the "crew "will be.However on a cat with hard Bimini top, I believe they will be out of the direct rain without being totally confined to salon.
I will of course have some light rain gear
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Bar of soap for yourself and a brush for the deck. Free Water! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" />
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+1 rhans
Although not optimal, we have proven ourselves waterproof. If it is not your boat, we have found that plan B and C need to have the glass broken.
Scuba is a great option, renting a car to explore is good. Buy a box of hefty bags (raincoats) and make some friends.
Only bummer is if you are cold sensitive, go shopping for some oil-skins/gore-tex.
we had a seven day rain, but we were still happy. there is always plan D.
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Any rainy day in paradise is better than a day at home or work. It's actually fun sitting under a bimini watching it pour.
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August 2006 TS Chris passed east of the BVI's but what a downpour for a couple of days. We got a room at Saba Rock for the night and had a great time,dinner at Saba Rock and hanging out at the bar the next day. Oh AC and nice showers in the room, nice break (note it was a 14 day trip so plenty of time)
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One of our favorite trips it rained the entire time. We met a lot of people at a lot of bars ... including this bag pipe player at WillyT's. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGS5R2Iu3d4The snorkeling was *cold*. I was literally goosebumps head to toe during several snorkels. I now always bring my wetsuit top just in case. Stormy
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Sail on. Have fun. Spend time with your crew (friends), cook some great meals, drink lots of drinks. Go to bars that have a roof and meet new people. Though it's not ideal for those postcard pictures, you can still have a great time <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Cheers.gif" alt="" />
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Make stuff with duct tape. You would be surprised how creative you can be with just a few beers.
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We bring rain gear and go sailing. If its too uncomfortable for sailing we make stuff: breakfast, love, lunch, cocktails, love, dinner...
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