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Re: Mooring ball or a slip at Leverick.
[Re: Calvin]
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02/25/2017 07:33 PM
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Using the generator at the dock will vary with marina rules and your own sense of consideration for those berthed nearby.
M4000 "Lio Kai"
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Re: Mooring ball or a slip at Leverick.
[Re: tradewinds]
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02/25/2017 08:17 PM
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tradewinds said: Using a genny on the dock is bad manners. Just hook up to shore power. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Thumbsup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Thumbsup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Thumbsup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Mooring ball or a slip at Leverick.
[Re: warren460]
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02/25/2017 09:23 PM
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Leverick slip and ball same price. 100 gallons water and 2 bags ice I believe is included. Electric is extra but modest fee. Well worth it to take a break from the rumble of the generator
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Re: Mooring ball or a slip at Leverick.
[Re: Calvin]
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02/26/2017 12:58 PM
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Contact <nick@surfbvi.com> And make a reservation for a slip. Cost is the same whether mono or cat. Nick has talked about charging more for a cat due to the beam, but I don't think they have done that.
Nick's crew at leverick is fantastic! They helped me greatly on my first attempt to back in a 40 foot cat Into the slip. Tito: "Cap, lock the wheel, Just use the throttles!" I've learned lots since,but always recall how nice they were to a first time credit card captain! Last trip, Nick came looking for us on the slip just to say bye as we had missed him the last couple of trips. Great guy. (Have him arrange a car or safari truck for the day to explore VG)
We've docked since without problems. Two years ago, one of my crew checked us in while I tidied up. I Neglected to tell him to ask for the TTOL discount rate. So I had to go back and get an adjustment which was certainly forthcoming. Leroy: "No problem, Mon!"
We've been on power and no power on Leverick slips. But never on genny. With good power on the dock, agree it would be bad form to run the gen while in a slip.
I will share that we ran the gen in Greece this past Sept while at dock/quay. (Med moor was lots of fun! ) And without access to any shore power, it appeared standard practice to run the gen. In Hydra, we had two boats on our bow, and tight as sardines on the beam. In one port, the shore power on the quay was unreliable, and we disconnected in the middle of the night and kicked on the gen.
I agree that with your crew of some first timers, you do want to make them feel comfortable. Especially if you're on a large cat and spending $10,000 for a week. What's a few bucks for shore power? Same thought about slip versus mooring ball. When just two or four of us we might stay on a ball. But if there are six or eight, it is far easier to use shore facilities when at the slip.
JPH I spent my money on booze, broads, and boats...the rest I wasted.
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Re: Mooring ball or a slip at Leverick.
[Re: Calvin]
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02/26/2017 08:14 PM
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One thing I'll add is that if that I'd make sure the group you are going with realizes this is nothing like a cruise and the only similarity is that you will be sleeping on a boat.
If you are going to spend a couple nights at Leverick, I'd recommend two things. 1) The Friday night BBQ - it's a fun time with good food, band and Jumbies! 2) Rent a car, tour the island and do dinner at Coco Maya.
Matt
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Re: Mooring ball or a slip at Leverick.
[Re: maytrix]
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02/26/2017 08:44 PM
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Yes, rent a car or hire a taxi and tour the island (especially over the mountain to Spanishtown, the Baths, etc.) is a must do!
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Re: Mooring ball or a slip at Leverick.
[Re: Calvin]
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02/27/2017 01:11 PM
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End of the day, a slip at Leverick is the best deal in the BVI. I think what is often over looked is the conveinence of just being on the dock. On the dock, everyone can come and go as they please.
My wife prefers a mooring ball, but enjoys being on the dock at Leverick for all the convenience it offers. It's also a nice change from being on a ball which is what you'll have nearly every place else.
Matt
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Re: Mooring ball or a slip at Leverick.
[Re: CaptRobear]
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02/28/2017 07:26 AM
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CaptRobear said: I was in touch with Nick at Leverick Bay Marina this past week with similar questions re our trip in June. He said the slip fee is $1/ft and the the first elec cable is $20, and the second cable is an additional $10. Did you ask for the TTOL discount? We were just there this past weekend. Paid $35 for the slip and $20 for elec. Definitely worth it. I think the mooring ball prices have increased slightly as we also paid $35 in Great Harbor JVD. (our current location). rigirly
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