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Virgin Gorda #140144
09/06/2017 04:51 PM
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not at top of the list but if anyone can get pictures of the Yacht Harbor I would appreciate seeing them. Any word on North Sound, Ester and the Fat Virgin, and Leverick Bay? Sure hope everyone is ok. The photos I have seen look like a war zone.

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Re: Virgin Gorda [Re: BTB] #140145
09/06/2017 04:56 PM
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Where have you found pictures of VG? Been looking. Didn't think anyone had heard anything definite yet?

Re: Virgin Gorda [Re: salica] #140146
09/06/2017 05:27 PM
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I'm not optimistic about seeing anything soon from VG or it being good when we do. Have many friends and property there. When saw it was ground zero for passage through ...smack dab middl of the eye ..which means it experienced hurricane winds for 45 minutes before the eye wall having 225 mph winds..that meant a lot when they explained that's equivalent to an F4 tornado ..got a break for 20 minutes.. and hen had an f3 tornado for 15 minutues and then a cat 3 hurricane for a couple hours.

That's total devastation for those of us that know about tornadoes. This is a huge debacle that is likely to be difficult to imagine let alone deal with in the coming days. So tragic

Re: Virgin Gorda [Re: Will_L] #140147
09/06/2017 05:39 PM
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Unconfirmed reprt that Leverick dock destroyed. Roof gone from church in settlement and one public shelter.


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Re: Virgin Gorda [Re: Will_L] #140148
09/06/2017 05:40 PM
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Vero Beach, Fl and South Sound...
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Vero Beach, Fl and South Sound...
No info on VG.. Did find out the hurricane shelter lost it's roof. Not Catholic but we think episcopal


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Re: Virgin Gorda [Re: tpcook] #140149
09/06/2017 06:20 PM
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Thorny, I hate to think what Mattie Point looks like. Irma's path could not have been any worse.


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Re: Virgin Gorda [Re: GlennA] #140150
09/06/2017 07:34 PM
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Vero Beach, Fl and South Sound...
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I agree, but I have contact my builder in Trinidad and he will come back to the BVI to rebuild


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Re: Virgin Gorda [Re: tpcook] #140151
09/07/2017 01:04 AM
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Any word from Nick and Monica?

Re: Virgin Gorda [Re: sailbynight] #140152
09/07/2017 01:12 AM
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Any word from Nick and Monica?


A person on facebook said Nick was contacted on vhf by someone, he and Monica appear to be ok.

Re: Virgin Gorda [Re: BEERMAN] #140153
09/07/2017 02:59 AM
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Any word from Tina and staff at Guavaberry?
Very worried.

Mike

Re: Virgin Gorda [Re: IWIWSE] #140154
09/07/2017 06:54 AM
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Here is link to info on Nick and Monica that was on FB 2nd from last post by techietechie

http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/s...part=8&vc=1



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Re: Virgin Gorda [Re: boatjunkie] #140155
09/07/2017 08:53 AM
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Also came across a post that Javier talked to Nick and Monica and they are safe.


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Re: Virgin Gorda [Re: Orange_Burst] #140156
09/07/2017 10:46 AM
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Posting today says a phone call from Sharon Flax says: No loss of life, Marina is destroyed, Speedy boats are damaged, Fishers cove roof gone and extensive damage, Cocomaya extensive damage, Memaids, flattened! Tree house gone. Will update as infor comes in


Rita
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Re: Virgin Gorda [Re: BTB] #140157
09/07/2017 11:55 AM
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https://www.facebook.com/rita.irvine.9

First pictures of Virgin Gorda


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Re: Virgin Gorda [Re: IWIWSE] #140158
09/07/2017 12:23 PM
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Any word from Eva or Kinto from the BEYC. If you hear something, please post.

Re: Virgin Gorda [Re: rita_irvine] #140159
09/07/2017 12:36 PM
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Rita- that link is not working

Re: Virgin Gorda [Re: captainAL] #140160
09/07/2017 12:37 PM
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On the DIVE BVI FB page and the BVI Abroad - Hurricane Irma page, there are photos of what used to be Mermaids Dockside. Prayers for you all.

Re: Virgin Gorda [Re: IWIWSE] #140161
09/07/2017 05:52 PM
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worried about Guavaberry and staff as well. fingers crossed all are safe.


Toast.......to Life; White Bay...heaven on earth.
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Re: Virgin Gorda [Re: toast] #140162
09/07/2017 06:44 PM
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Any news about the boatyard or pictures? Thank you.

Re: Virgin Gorda [Re: Maria_and_Steve] #140163
09/07/2017 07:38 PM
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No not yet..I'm on a facebook group for those with boats at VGYH waiting for news .. read a few unconfirmed posts about lots of damage but still hopeful ...


Kim

Re: Virgin Gorda [Re: Sandsailsun] #140164
09/07/2017 10:13 PM
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Kim, what FB group are you in? Our boat also in the yard at VGYH. Not too optimistic right now!


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Re: Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbor [Re: IWIWSE] #140165
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If anyone has news / photos of the marina and yard I would be grateful. Have not heard anything and aside from worrying about my boat, I would like to know that the staff are ok and if there is anything we can do to help.

Re: Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbor [Re: BTB] #140166
09/08/2017 08:31 AM
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BVI abroad-Hurricane Irma is the name of the fb group.

Re: Virgin Gorda [Re: BTB] #140167
09/08/2017 10:08 AM
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First pic I've seen of VGYH and boat yard. From a fly over of private plane bringing relief supplies .

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1922822811318744/

Re: Virgin Gorda [Re: Bones] #140168
09/08/2017 10:35 AM
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Kim, what FB group are you in? Our boat also in the yard at VGYH. Not too optimistic right now!

the group is called VGYH boat neighbors


Kim

Re: Virgin Gorda [Re: Will_L] #140169
09/08/2017 10:48 AM
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This is probably your best bet - monitor Caribbean buzz helicopters facebook page. videos and pics are being upload by the minute. They are not good.

https://www.facebook.com/pg/caribbeanbuzzhelicopters/posts/?ref=page_internal

Re: Virgin Gorda [Re: UncleLuff] #140170
09/08/2017 11:07 AM
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Oops that wasn't the pic from this morning. IT is on VG Irma Facebook page ..can join that group or send me a message with an email and will send pic for someone to post I have pic ..don't have a pic site up . Long story short ..looks like bitter end destroyed..Saba major damage ..the boat yard at vgyh lots of damage

Re: Virgin Gorda [Re: Will_L] #140171
09/08/2017 11:23 AM
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Re: Virgin Gorda [Re: Will_L] #140172
09/08/2017 11:53 AM
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Guess could not land so flew back to PR and are on a boat headed to VG now.

"Jeff, Jim and group on way from PR on boat PREDATOR. Should arrive to VGYH mid to late afternoon with supplies and more sat phones. If anyone gets in contact with anyone there please let them know so they can delivery to best area. Jeff will need info on structural integrety of ferry dock for the barge. Will post address for supplies to your families and our supply needs soon. Need to ensure no damage to FL port after Irma reaches us."

Re: Virgin Gorda [Re: Will_L] #140173
09/08/2017 01:18 PM
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there is a new picture of Leverick bay on Caribbean buzz helicopters facebook page. It took more damage than I thought from the first picture. The restaurant is destroyed. Comments from people in the know have said that "the duck and dive" is standing.

It is hard to believe that virtually every place we visited this summer is destroyed...haven't seen anything of Cooper, Peter and Norman, hoping they faired better.

https://www.facebook.com/caribbeanbuzzhe...e=3&theater

Re: Virgin Gorda #140174
09/08/2017 01:35 PM
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Facebook. Go to CARIBBEAN BUZZ HELICOPTERS

Re: Virgin Gorda [Re: GlennA] #140175
09/08/2017 01:37 PM
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Go to photos onFacebook ar Caribbean Buzz Helicopters, and you will see Lev Bay

Re: Virgin Gorda [Re: IWIWSE] #140176
09/08/2017 01:41 PM
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I'm in contact with Inge Judd and Adelaide Rispoli, both looking in panic for word of Rose Giacinto and Adelaides brother, who lives with CHAPPY. Anyone can help?

Re: Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbor [Re: BTB] #140177
09/08/2017 02:32 PM
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Vero Beach, Fl and South Sound...
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Pictures of the marina and yard are on-line Yard seems to show some yachts toppled. Marina looks OK Speedy ferry on a dock. YCCS lost all docks. Building looks OK Water plant at south sound is damaged lost roof. The Cuan Law and a freighter on on the beach at south sound. The road to south sound is littered. Leverick Bay main building lost the roof. Docks are fine. Many homes in the leverick bay are are damaged.


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Re: Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbor [Re: tpcook] #140178
09/08/2017 03:46 PM
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Look closer at Leverick's docks. Looks like office and the fuel stations are gone. Also have on seen an aerial of VGYH. Too hard to tell what conditions are at that distance. If you know of something closer please share!


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Re: Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbor [Re: Bones] #140179
09/08/2017 08:57 PM
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Vero Beach, Fl and South Sound...
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notice i said docks lots of other damage at levertck


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Re: Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbor [Re: tpcook] #140180
09/08/2017 09:22 PM
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Sorry no criticism intended. Just saw things a bit differently. Docks are there but looks like a lot of its major parts are gone. Including Dive BVI's hut. I think it's really Important to make sure we all post accurate information at this time since there is so much social media traffic.


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Re: Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbor [Re: Bones] #140181
09/08/2017 09:35 PM
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This just posted about folks at Leverick from someone with personal contact with Monica

****BIG UPDATE: We just got another call from Leverick Bay. No deaths, no major injuries. They know about Jose and have shelter. They have a generator up and running somewhere on the island and will produce water. Cisterns are full. Some people have been air lifted to PR. They now know about the medical supplies available at P and that Javier Lopez and Maggie are going to head over when they can. Have been informed that navy is coming.


Kim

Re: Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbor [Re: Sandsailsun] #140182
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Thanks Kim, I can't imagine what they are going through, but hearing they are safe and coping is great news.

Re: Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbor [Re: BEERMAN] #140183
09/09/2017 07:52 AM
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Word from friend of Michele's that Michele, her
husband, and Tina from Guavaberry are safe.
Hoping this is correct info.

Mike

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