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Re: Upcoming Charter 9/25/16
[Re: GypsyMermaid]
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09/10/2016 08:24 PM
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GlennA
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Spanish Town is a little tight for a big cat but not hard to negotiate. I wouldn't stay over night as it tends to be hot. What breeze there is comes across the Valley which warms it at night and it is broadside to the slips. AC is almost mandatory. I would consider a run to Liverick for the night. A lot will be closed in late September but a few places will be opening about halfway through your sail.
Bring light weight rain gear because, with the ENSO in transition, it looks like the first part of October may be a bit wetter than usual this year.
Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. - Mark Twain
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Re: Upcoming Charter 9/25/16
[Re: GlennA]
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09/10/2016 08:54 PM
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maytrix
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514 has A/C, so no problem staying overnight in Spanish Town, but it is tight. We haven't stopped there since we started stopping at Leverick.
Matt
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Re: Upcoming Charter 9/25/16
[Re: GypsyMermaid]
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09/11/2016 01:29 AM
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beerMe
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We still moor near the baths and dingy/swim in to the Baths but many here have been recommending Leverick marina(same price as a mooring) and a car rental to see the Baths and the rest of the island. Have a great time!
With a new group think about the group dynamics a little. Make sure they know it's not a luxury cruise liner (although close) - things can break and they might be asked to do a little work or follow captain's orders from time to time. Not a problem for most but some people need to have realistic expectations set ahead of time to enjoy themselves.
Life involves risks, take some prudent ones (NOT with the BVI ferries)!
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Re: Upcoming Charter 9/25/16
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09/11/2016 09:21 AM
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Sandsailsun
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WEcome out of lurkdome...on our last trip,we had our adult children and a friend ( all early 20 s ) and they loved the beaches, hanging on the boat at sunset and pretty much everything in between., We did lots of partying too at Willy T and CGB but that was my choice.
....Really your guests if they are newbies will be in awe the entire time and will,follow your lead....ENJOY
Kim
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Re: Upcoming Charter 9/25/16
[Re: Sandsailsun]
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09/11/2016 09:24 AM
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Sandsailsun
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Darn .....I,re read your post and see that you wrote " fortunately they are young and full of enthusiasm " and not UNfortunately.....Oh well ...time for some baileys in my coffee ...and Ward and I,handle our boat alone all the time...you will be fine , especially if any of them take an. Interest in helping with always happens with us.
Kim
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Re: Upcoming Charter 9/25/16
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09/11/2016 06:00 PM
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GlennA
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Remember to carry your Parks Trust permit with you to the Baths. Show it at the ticket booth and they will not charge your party.
Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. - Mark Twain
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Re: Upcoming Charter 9/25/16
[Re: GlennA]
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09/26/2016 12:41 PM
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Armand28
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GlennA said: Remember to carry your Parks Trust permit with you to the Baths. Show it at the ticket booth and they will not charge your party. I've not been around here in a while, when did that start?
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Re: Upcoming Charter 9/25/16
[Re: Armand28]
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09/26/2016 01:38 PM
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GlennA
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The Parks Trust put a booth at the top of the path and manned it only so they could charge the passenger ship visitors at first. It is manned all the time now.
Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. - Mark Twain
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Re: Upcoming Charter 9/25/16
[Re: GlennA]
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09/26/2016 03:20 PM
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Armand28
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GlennA said: The Parks Trust put a booth at the top of the path and manned it only so they could charge the passenger ship visitors at first. It is manned all the time now. Oh, at the top-top by Bath and Turtle. I thought they put a booth on the beach and were checking folks coming ashore from the dinghy stringer!
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