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Our first charter experience
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03/01/2017 08:55 AM
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Just thought I’d share a little trip report on our first charter experience to the BVIs. We have been travelling to St.Maarten for many years and always thought it would be fun to do a sailing charter. Since we’ve been to all the islands in that area, thought it would be great to see the BVIs. So we had 2 other couples interested and we started planning a year ago. After much research we found a contact who recommended TMM in Tortola. We looked at their fleet and saw they had a new catamaran coming. A Fountaine Pajot Saba 50 called Boomerang. It looked perfect so we made the leap and began the process. Upon arrival at TMM everything went smooth,, we met with our captain and we were on our way,,,,first stop Peter Island... I have started a video series on Youtube that pretty much explains it all,,,, so be sure to check it out..here are the first 4 episodes of our trip.. https://youtu.be/aL17TbyTWHkhttps://youtu.be/y7C5bRi9viYhttps://youtu.be/UqCNKR7MAfIhttps://youtu.be/o13_xs1_ri4
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Re: Our first charter experience
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03/01/2017 04:14 PM
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Looks like a great time. May have to check out the Saba next year. I like the seating area near the helm and the main traveler vs. the bridle on the Moorings 4800
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Re: Our first charter experience
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03/02/2017 07:12 AM
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WOW what a treat....amazing videos. thanks so much for sharing your fun and you obvious film making talent . I love seeing BVI through newbie eyes. Bet t it won't be your last trip eh?
.....can't wait to watch the soggy adventures..
And I'm with you Cottafegirl ....the next month or so can't go fast enough
Kim
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Re: Our first charter experience
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03/02/2017 09:23 AM
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I've all ready watched the first one and now know what I'll be doing during lunch at my desk today! Thanks for sharing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love it so far.
Mappy <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Clapping.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Clapping.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Clapping.gif" alt="" />
~As you navigate through life, take time to play in the waves~
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Re: Our first charter experience
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03/02/2017 11:21 AM
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here's is our day at the Soggy Dollar https://youtu.be/1op2sPQaShEglad everyone is enjoying my videos,,,,,
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Re: Our first charter experience
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03/02/2017 11:22 AM
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Nice videos...I make a few cameos as we were also at BEYC and went to Anegada the next day as well. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" />
Kirk in Maryland
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Re: Our first charter experience
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03/02/2017 12:49 PM
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Kirk said: Nice videos...I make a few cameos as we were also at BEYC and went to Anegada the next day as well. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" /> ah so you were there for the big Superbowl party??
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Re: Our first charter experience
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03/02/2017 01:42 PM
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psod said:Kirk said: Nice videos...I make a few cameos as we were also at BEYC and went to Anegada the next day as well. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" /> ah so you were there for the big Superbowl party?? Yup....we were 6 at the front end/corner of the actual bar at The Pub. We could see indoor and outdoor...kind of right in the doorway. Had a blast...until we tried to pay the bill and they appeared to double charge us for buckets of beer. They charged us for 8 buckets (48 beers) and 2 people weren't even drinking beer. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/duh.gif" alt="" /> We definitely saw you at Potters...my wife and I were hanging out there waiting for the other 4 to come back from their dirt bike ride when you were checking out the Lobsters.
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Re: Our first charter experience
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03/02/2017 03:03 PM
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Kirk said:psod said:Kirk said: Nice videos...I make a few cameos as we were also at BEYC and went to Anegada the next day as well. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" /> ah so you were there for the big Superbowl party?? Yup....we were 6 at the front end/corner of the actual bar at The Pub. We could see indoor and outdoor...kind of right in the doorway. Had a blast...until we tried to pay the bill and they appeared to double charge us for buckets of beer. They charged us for 8 buckets (48 beers) and 2 people weren't even drinking beer. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/duh.gif" alt="" /> We definitely saw you at Potters...my wife and I were hanging out there waiting for the other 4 to come back from their dirt bike ride when you were checking out the Lobsters. ya we had trouble paying our bill at BEYC but we did finally get it ok,,,that was a big crowd for them to handle and yes we were at Potters,,, great time there
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Re: Our first charter experience
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03/02/2017 05:18 PM
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Wonderful day on JVD ..looked really busy for a Tuesday....love the WOW..if I had a soggy dollar for every time I heard wow from the newbies I have taken over the years I could buy many a pain killer....wow, awesome and incredible are said in BVI a lot indeed. ...and many times by me...never gets old
...hoping there is another episode?
Kim
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Re: Our first charter experience
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03/02/2017 11:29 PM
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here it is the final episode to our trip,, it was simply amazing and we have next year's already in the making,,,, https://youtu.be/t8Arm3PmP1U
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Re: Our first charter experience
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03/03/2017 07:36 AM
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Thanks again for taking us along. ....just booked flights for our May trip and these awesome videos have me over the edge with excited anticipation... April 9th can't come soon enough
....happy planning for next year .....I always find the planning is half the fun....well maybe not half ..cause it's a whole lot of fun <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Clapping.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/circle.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Joy.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Our first charter experience
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03/03/2017 04:25 PM
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You caught the GO-TO-COME-BACK bug!!!!!!!!!!! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Clapping.gif" alt="" /> Absolutely loved your video's! What a great time had by all! Thanks again for sharing and ENJOY THE PLANNING for next year! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Thumbsup.gif" alt="" /> mappy <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Joy.gif" alt="" />
~As you navigate through life, take time to play in the waves~
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