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Re: Charter booking help...please
[Re: CaptainJay]
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09/08/2016 12:00 AM
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bagsarepacked
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Thank you for the reach out. I will definitely look at those and put them on the list for our friends to check out. We have taken the ferry over twice now and it does add some stress. What options would we have in the BVI for our first night anchorage? Not sure of the logistics as we have always left from Road town and hit Cooper our first night. We love that as a first stop. Hoping Anegada is allowed also since we will have a capt. I will be in contact for a full quote. Lisa Thanks
Last edited by bagsarepacked; 09/08/2016 12:02 AM.
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Re: Charter booking help...please
[Re: CottageGirl]
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09/08/2016 10:00 AM
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Kirk
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Going directly from the airport directly to the boat is indeed nice...don't forget you can do that in Tortola too!
Kirk in Maryland
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Re: Charter booking help...please
[Re: Kirk]
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09/08/2016 10:49 AM
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capndar
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>>...Getting off of your plane and onto your boat after a ten minute cab ride is just about priceless...<< amen
and shopping for provisions at Cost-U-Less and K Mart is great too!
Capndar Masters 50 GT Sail/Power/Towing 3rd generation sailor
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Re: Charter booking help...please
[Re: bagsarepacked]
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09/08/2016 04:50 PM
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I've started at CYOA the last several years in either June or July. It has not been an issue whatsoever. In any case, the section in question is only about 5 miles before you're no longer out in the open. I don't think you will see any issue at all in the June timeframe.
Life's short - sail more!
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Re: Charter booking help...please
[Re: bagsarepacked]
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09/08/2016 05:09 PM
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Hi Lisa. I highly recommend CYOA. We have been chartering in the VI for over 30 years and have used a number of different companies out of different locations (most of whom are now defunct). But for many, many years now, we have sailed almost exclusively with CYOA. We did charter with Moorings out of Tortola last year, and I'd have to admit that we were very pleased. Nonetheless, as we made plans to book our trip for this coming January, CYOA was our first inquiry and we are very much looking forward to returning to our go-to charter company. The personalized customer service and extremely friendly atmosphere have made loyal customers out of my family...not to mention a fantastic fleet(though comparatively small next to the big companies like Moorings). John, Kirsten, Jay and the rest of the gang are terrific to work with and aren't at all anxious to put you out to sea so they can get on to the next charterer. Plus, their Frenchtown base affords great access to the airport, provisioning and restaraunts (especially the Hook Line & Sinker right next door). As for sailing to the BVI out of Charlotte Amalie, we've done it numerous times without any complaint. There has been a time or two that we were sailing so uphill that we chose to motor up the south side of St. Thomas to make port at St. John for our first overnight. But always worth it. And you hit another nail right on the head...the airfare to STT is so much cheaper than to EIS! Not to mention the cab ride to and from the airport is ultra quick and easy. Like I said, we've used several different charter companies, but CYOA has proven time and time again to be the outfit with a proven and consistent record of launching their clientele into a fantastic charter experience.
Doug from Indiana
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Re: Charter booking help...please
[Re: agrimsrud]
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09/08/2016 05:21 PM
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One of the wonderful things that a ST start offers a charter is the chance to anchor for the first night at Leinster Bay/Waterlemon Cay.
Simply, quietly, most beautifully, one of the premier anchorages, anywhere. No shoreside amenities, no hoopla, nothing but wonderful swimming, snorkeling, beach exploring, land exploring, and for a First Night, getting familiar with the boat, your provisions, your storage, the galley, the refrigeration, your cabins, and perhaps just sitting in the cockpit with friends after dark and marveling that, yes, we ARE here.
It is a great place for a first night out of ST and both Jost and West End are very close for a morning clear-in.
Pillsbury Sound will be what it is. If it proves to be more sporty than you appreciate, anchoring on the N shore of St John is a welcome end to that first day, letting everyone relax and enter the " chill out " zone.
Take heed, as close as Jost and West End may be, the cut between Tortola and St John can be equally " sporty". If you want to do both in the same day, more power to you.
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Re: Charter booking help...please
[Re: agrimsrud]
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09/08/2016 09:00 PM
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We've done the Pillsbury Sound passage every month of the year, except December. We've had no problems, even on small boats with crew that got a bit green on the way to Anegada. There are swells in Pillsbury Sound, but they are long period and short lived. Spring/summer is a non-issue.
I would sail with CYOA, add two more days to your itinerary or fly into EIS.
Cheers, RickG
S/V Echoes, 2003 Beneteau 423 Grenada
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