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Re: Scrub Island
[Re: Christo]
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11/12/2018 09:43 AM
11/12/2018 09:43 AM
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RatmansWife
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I'll take a stab at this.
Take your trash with you to the dumpsters in Trellis Bay - free.
Scrub has a discount off season, but not sure when that is. Be sure to include their resort fee.
Ferry is free in both directions, hourly.
I believe the outdoor restaurant, Tierra, at Scrub has finally re-opened. Get a reservation for the outer tables (by the water) unless it's raining. Much better than the indoor restaurant, IMO. Or go to Marina Cay.
Not a boater, but the cats go in backwards, as I recall. Can't recall about the monos.
Grocery is highly variable, depending on season. Good for beverages and shelf-stable stuff; very limited on perishables. Not cheap. Better selection and prices at Trellis Bay Market, or taxi to the East End Riteway.
We took a friend with Celiac to Hog Heaven. The owner was extremely knowledgeable and much of their menu is gluten free.
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Re: Scrub Island
[Re: Christo]
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11/12/2018 11:47 AM
11/12/2018 11:47 AM
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The 48 will fit fine. Water I believe is $.20/gallon and is metered. Make sure you look at the meter reading right after arriving. Last time I was there I got charged for way more water than what I used. Trash I believe was $5/bag so make sure you've got a big bag. You will be stern in with the spring line on the finger dock. Unless you have plenty of slip experience I would recommend getting there a little bit early in hope that you will be the first boat into the slip. All of the slips are wide enough for two monohulls. I find it a little hairy squeezing into the slip with another boat already there and the wind blowing at a good clip. I obviously need more practice!
Besides the cost you mention you will also get charged a per head resort fee. I don't recall how much that was (I was there August this year).
There is a free ferry to Trellis. And I agree with you that Scrub is a nice place to pick up some guests. You don't need to go pick them up. They'll arrive whenever they arrive. You should check with the front desk to get the ferry schedule.
I much prefer the outdoor restaurant so I'm glad to hear it's back open (it was closed in August). The food there is fine. And fact I think the best cheeseburger including fried egg anywhere in the islands.
The grocery in the best of times has been marginal. Some drinks and some canned stuff. Maybe a box of cereal or two. You are way better off running your dingy in to Trellis.
Booking is an interesting question. My experience is that it doesn't matter and that it's first come first served. I'm not positive about this but this has been my experience. The times I've made a booking they can't seem to find it nor did they seem to care.
Life's short - sail more!
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Re: Scrub Island
[Re: Christo]
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11/12/2018 10:48 PM
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The marina looks like this, unless it's changed since Irma: https://www.google.com/maps/@18.466385,-64.5242747,258m/data=!3m1!1e3I'm pretty sure that only the outermost slips are deep enough for a monohull. That might be a good reason to reserve in advance. When approaching the marina, it's difficult to contact them via VHF until you round the hill and you're right there. It seems that the hill blocks the signal. So be prepared to hover just outside the marina while you get in touch with the staff. I don't think they had a phone number to use for that purpose -- don't know if that's changed. Hmm, come to think of it, I used a handheld VHF. If the boat's radio has an antenna at the top of the mast, maybe that would work better. Dan
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Re: Scrub Island
[Re: Christo]
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11/13/2018 11:58 AM
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RatmansWife
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When Marina Cay is open, the Scrub ferry stops there in both directions. You could moor there and take the ferry. With the shop gone, the view is much nicer from the terrace restaurant. IMO, the food is as good or better than Scrub and a better value. It is more rustic, (We saw a rat run across the terrace), but more of the island feel. You choose. I can find out about refilling your water there.
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Re: Scrub Island
[Re: Christo]
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11/13/2018 12:43 PM
11/13/2018 12:43 PM
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My experience: I have always booked in advance by phoning their office in Tampa, FL (877) 890-7444. I have no experience with simply showing up unannounced. The TTOL discount is seasonal (or at their whim & fancy). I have had more luck reaching the marina staff (Savio or Paul) on channel 74, rather than 16. Water is very expensive. Food and drink is at upscale resort prices. I have never been charged a resort fee as long as our boat was staying in the marina. When you check-in they will give you 'towel cards' for use at the pool. These cards are to be turned in before you depart. Showers are great. Provisioning in store is adequate although limited. Dive shop on site (DiveBVI). They have both slips and along side docking. I remember two dining options, one on a terrace (more casual) and one upscale restaurant. Yes, there is a ferry that runs between Scrub and Trellis, I don't know if it stops at Marina Cay.
Noel Hall "It is humbling indeed, to discover my own opinion is only correct less than 50% of the time." www.noelhall.com
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Re: Scrub Island
[Re: Christo]
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11/13/2018 01:08 PM
11/13/2018 01:08 PM
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RatmansWife
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The ferry is free to guests wherever you board. Stand out by the fuel dock so the captain sees you and knows to stop. Trellis is still a little rough (boats washed ashore), so Marina Cay is probably the best island feel/price choice. Since your friends are landing at 3:15, why not grab some barbecue at Trellis Bay Market while you wait for the ferry: great island feel, good prices.
You likely did see our Rover, complete with new canvas top! In January we were there for a week or so, but others use it sometimes.
Wish I could post a picture here of the two rats my husband caught in the same trap - a heavy duty German device. The rats did nearly as much damage as Irma, chewing wires and all sorts of stuff in the kitchen. My husband opened a cardboard fan box in the living room, and one ran right across the room! We're almost sealed up now, but it's an ongoing battle. Don't let anyone fool you - look around the hedges at even the most upscale resort and you will see black rat poison boxes.
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Re: Scrub Island
[Re: Christo]
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11/13/2018 01:45 PM
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Does the Pusser's restaurant on Marina Cay still provide a shuttle from/to Scrub after hours for dinning? I'm thinking the fellow called himself 'Big Shot'. I can't remember if this was a complimentary shuttle provided by the restaurant. We have done this in the past, not to say the food and cost is better or worse, just a different experience. We plan to stop at Scrub in about three weeks, perhaps dinner at Marina Cay is a good option.
Noel Hall "It is humbling indeed, to discover my own opinion is only correct less than 50% of the time." www.noelhall.com
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Re: Scrub Island
[Re: agrimsrud]
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11/13/2018 05:54 PM
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I much prefer the outdoor restaurant so I'm glad to hear it's back open (it was closed in August). The food there is fine. And fact I think the best cheeseburger including fried egg anywhere in the islands.
A bit off track, but try the chef's burger at Anegada Beach Club. An excellent cheeseburger with fried egg. My go to lunch item when I'm there.
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Re: Scrub Island
[Re: BaardJ]
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11/13/2018 06:48 PM
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agrimsrud
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I much prefer the outdoor restaurant so I'm glad to hear it's back open (it was closed in August). The food there is fine. And fact I think the best cheeseburger including fried egg anywhere in the islands.
A bit off track, but try the chef's burger at Anegada Beach Club. An excellent cheeseburger with fried egg. My go to lunch item when I'm there. Hard to believe this forum would go off track...... hmmm..... Thanks for the tip regarding Anegada Beach Club - I have never tried eating there. I will stop there next time to have a cheeseburger including fried egg to see how it compares.
Life's short - sail more!
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