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NYE - Questions Redux
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08/22/2016 02:59 PM
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Never done this in all my trips to BVI. Now have a crew that has asked me to skipper a boat to enjoy NYE at JVD. I would appreciate any insight. Am I correct that White Bay and Great Harbor would be "bumper-cars"? Would arriving early morning on the 31st be too late? Would a bow anchor in White Bay with a stern anchor on shore be a good rig to avoid swinging among other boats in the anchorage? Is the party mostly at Foxy's, or is White Bay also "hopping".
Noel Hall "It is humbling indeed, to discover my own opinion is only correct less than 50% of the time." www.noelhall.com
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Re: NYE - Questions Redux
[Re: Sugaree]
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08/22/2016 06:16 PM
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HillsideView
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Old Years Eve on JVD tends to be more myth than legend. To each his own but have found many other enjoyable venues without the circus.
My foot fits right into my shoe and my shoe will fit right into your...
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Re: NYE - Questions Redux
[Re: Breeze]
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08/23/2016 07:52 AM
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RickG
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Diamond Cay and a taxi.
Cheers, RickG
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Re: NYE - Questions Redux
[Re: NoelHall]
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08/23/2016 09:29 AM
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I did it two years ago with two Voyage 500s and had a fine time. Great Harbor was crowded, but we found a great spot in ~40' of water near the mouth of the harbor. One of our boats anchored there on the 30th late in the afternoon, and I came in and anchored next to them mid-morning on the 31st. I never saw any shenanigans wrt anchoring - all the boats were well behaved, though some latecomers wove through the anchorage looking (in vain) for a spot closer in. At about 3am a squall came through with winds sustained at 30+kts. I didn't witness a single boat drag. I would disagree with those who cry out about how dangerous is it and that you should "never" bring your boat in there on NYE. It's crowded, yes. Not dangerous.
There were certainly thousands of people on shore, but the dinghies were nowhere near "20 deep" on the dock. It seems that most people come over on ferries from WE. We had no problem tying up or finding our dinghy when we wanted to head back to the boat.
My only complaint would be, in fact, the number of people on shore. It makes getting a drink a 20 minute affair. There were some stumblers/amateurs bobbing around, but that can be said for NYE practically anywhere in the world that serves alcohol. Also, forget trying to get a meal ashore unless you've made reservations well in advance.
White Bay was crowded as well, but I didn't hear of anything bad happening.
Pro Tip Many of the NYE/OYE revelers will have been at JVD for several days, and just about none of them will be in the mood/shape to continue partying. As I said above, we anchored at the mouth of GH. On January 1st, as soon we saw the beginning of the exodus of boats from White Bay we motored over and snagged a ball directly in front of SDB. We practically had the place to ourselves until about 1pm, including a nice breakfast at SDB with some morning painkillers to take away the fog! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Groovin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/dine.gif" alt="" />
Don't listen to the naysayers. If you want to have a good time, it certainly can be had. Just be prepared for crowds ashore and at anchor.
... DIF all the time...
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Re: NYE - Questions Redux
[Re: Dirichlet]
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08/23/2016 11:11 AM
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We went this year, for the first time. I've been visiting Jost about twice a year since 2002, both on charters and land based. We were land-based this trip, and paid a big premium for the privelege of being there that week. We even did Foxy's Upper Crust, since we had a pretty good idea this would be a one-and-done thing. Would I do it again? Nope. Why?
I love Jost because of the laid back, friendly vibe ... the times when you can have White Bay or the Bubbly Pool all to yourself ... and spending time with my island friends. NYE/OYN is not that time. People are everywhere (30 people at the Bubbly Pool!), and everybody's hustling to get a piece of it. There was nothing relaxing about that trip and it probably cost me 2x as much as it would in May or October. Too many people, and not the Jost experience I love.
JMHO
Felix
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