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Sadly, Very disappointed in Leverick Bay
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12/22/2018 06:40 AM
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Friday night BBQ was boring.
The food and service was consistent.
The number of people visiting was way way down,
Docks and moorings are empty. It was busier back in August even without the jumbies.
The Elvis white band has been replaced by some new guys. These guys are no match for Elvis white. The jumbies went through the motions but the whole thing fell flat. I don’t blame the jumbies. The 4 that showed up were the same as prior years.
Never once while Nick and Monic were running this place were we disappointed with Leverick.
We have been to Leverick too many times to count. Unfortunately no need to rush back. It’s so sad that the magic has moved on.
This place feels so different. First they dropped the ttol discount free water and ice effectively raising the price a lot. More recently they increased the price of the dock yet another 50%. The result is that dock prices are up 100%.
The BBQ staff and Leroy on the dock were wonderful as usual.
We are going to move to a ball or anchor tonight.
Last edited by warren460; 12/22/2018 06:43 AM.
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Re: Sadly, Very disappointed in Leverick Bay
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12/22/2018 08:35 PM
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I remember $30 being a special deal just for the outside of the T dock, not for the slips. Maybe $1.50/foot will get you a more protected slip?
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Re: Sadly, Very disappointed in Leverick Bay
[Re: Manpot]
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12/23/2018 02:28 PM
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It would be a smart move on his part - several of the villas up there have not been repaired and he could probably pick them up as is where is.
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Re: Sadly, Very disappointed in Leverick Bay
[Re: warren460]
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12/23/2018 05:43 PM
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Almost makes me glad I may soon be too old to charter in the BVI anymore. Moskito, Guana, Norman, Oil Nut, Saba Rock (?), Peter (?) Leverick (?)... Whatever happened to "No shoes, no shirt, no problem"? My kids will miss it.
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Re: Sadly, Very disappointed in Leverick Bay
[Re: DEL]
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12/23/2018 09:29 PM
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Almost makes me glad I may soon be too old to charter in the BVI anymore. Moskito, Guana, Norman, Oil Nut, Saba Rock (?), Peter (?) Leverick (?)... Whatever happened to "No shoes, no shirt, no problem"? My kids will miss it. The new species of charterers have no idea about the history and adventures of the Caribbean.
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Re: Sadly, Very disappointed in Leverick Bay
[Re: Nevermonday]
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12/24/2018 10:24 AM
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What he’s saying is he paid twice as much for an experience that, in his estimation, was not as good. Other people can decide whether it’s worth it for them.
And just maybe that factors into the number of visitors. Marina Cay has been quite full for the past several weeks.
It’s true that prices have gone up, and we’ll see what the market will bear. No one has to go to any particular restaurant, or even come to the BVI! Prudent people had insurance to cover their losses. Higher premiums now reflect the greater risks that have become evident.
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Re: Sadly, Very disappointed in Leverick Bay
[Re: Manpot]
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12/24/2018 10:56 AM
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I heard a serious deal was in the works before Irma, including plans to build condos on the hillside behind the bar to accomodate guests and workers from Necker and Mosquito. He is already renting places for his staff to stay in Leverick and would dearly like to snap up the place..I think that would change it in a big way..North Sound might become a totally high end destination that is not welcoming to humble sailors.. I believe this is exactly what will happen ^^^
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Re: Sadly, Very disappointed in Leverick Bay
[Re: warren460]
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12/24/2018 04:51 PM
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We were just there less than two weeks ago. Leroy no longer works at Leverick, you may be thinking of Troy, who I found very helpful. Tito is still there on the dock, although showed less interest in helping. They have a third fellow now on the dock, forgot his name. He was helpful, but seemed new to the job. Dock was in good repair, plenty of ice and water (we didn't purchase fuel). The shower in the phone booth is working, although one wall of the booth is missing. The shop at the end of the dock seemed well stocked. I didn't check the grocery. Other guests said the restaurant 'Upstairs' was good. Some damage still obvious, but not bad. The front office (Becky) was helpful in arranging a rental vehicle for us. The TTOL discount is discontinued and there is a charge for water and electricity. It seemed to be on the honor system and the pricing was arbitrary. I negotiated with Tito our marina bill, once he told me the discount was no long available. I came away happy with the result. Hog Heaven is completely rebuilt, except the sign at the turn-off is missing. Spanish Town seemed to be a big mess, didn't stop. Coco Maya is still very good. The restaurants at Pirates Bight and Cooper Island are rebuilt brand new. Scrub seems about the same as before. Oil Nut is wonderful, but now exclusive to their guests until the marina is finished.
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: Sadly, Very disappointed in Leverick Bay
[Re: warren460]
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12/24/2018 11:25 PM
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Darn … Apparently I am mistaking Leroy for Troy? Perhaps he said 'I am Leroy and Troy has left". I thought he said it was Leroy that has left.
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: Sadly, Very disappointed in Leverick Bay
[Re: warren460]
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12/25/2018 10:29 AM
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Response from Rebecca in the Leverick Bay office:
Good Morning -
Leroy is the one that works on our dock and Troy works throughout the property as well - they are both still with us!
Merry Christmas! Rebecca
I guess it was 'Leroy' that helped us onto the dock. Obviously, being 72 years old has some cognitive shortcomings.
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: Sadly, Very disappointed in Leverick Bay
[Re: warren460]
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12/28/2018 09:38 AM
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Interesting....
This will be BVI bareboat sailing vacation # 17, for us, in MAY 2019, over a 35 yr period. . We are planning on the usual fun and good times at Leverick, except this time we had planned on a slip and also believe that $ 1.50 a ft, is just fine. We will not hook up to electricity since we have Jeanneau 36i, monohull, and are used to charging up our batteries with the engine . No hook ups needed. As to water, we have checked out the other marinas and fuel docks, and they seem to charge. No big deal. Should we pick up a mooring, and fresh water and ice is free, that is good also.
We never asked about, or used the TTOL discount, and had no idea of how much of a discount it is, but, where ever we travel, we pay the freight . . The BVI are working hard at their recovery, we can help out a bit, by our presence and having fun at the same time.
Also, we love sailing,the BVI, great winds in May, reefed down, small jib, no weather helm, tacking up the Sir Francis Drake Channel, and no bloody motoring , except for mooring pick up and charging the batteries.
Another positive is that with just the two of us, not a boat load of ten to 12 people. we use less water, and less electrical, no hair dryers or A/C., Trash compactors, wifi, etc. Our operational costs will be less , so that is good. Fuel used for two weeks is 7 to 8 Gallons. We also are frugal with our electrical and keep breakers turned off when not using that particular system.
Fuel , we will top off our boat for the Conch Charter Crew, toward the end of our sailing vacation at Nanny Cay, and fill the fresh water tanks as we go along . Saves them having to take the boat across Road Harbor and back to Road Reef. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Illuminating the fun light at Leverick Bay marina.
When we arrive at Leverick, mooring or slip, the next stop is the swimming pool, and then the outside tiki bar. Two Painkillers, Please. Erica also likes to take a long shower ashore, and we will make our reservations for the bbq, a table for two, out by the swimming pool, enjoy whatever band, dance, and, of course, the mocko jumbies. We will make our own good time. Or at least give er one heck of go. The next day we will dink out to Eustacia Sound to snorkel, and if the Sandbox at Vixen Point is up and running, have a lobster dinner there, with our toes in the sand, under the Caribbean night sky.
Othewise , we will make reservations our second night for dinner at the fine upstairs restaurant there at Leverick. Then on the second morning, top off the fresh water tanks, and and sail over to Scrub Island ( our first time there, and it looks like a fun and active good time.) . Hiking, snorkeling, kayaking, beaching it, swim up bar at the pool, etc.) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Back to Leverick:
The other positive, is that May is still a few months off, tLeverick may be able to be full up on Friday night, and lots of energy. If not, we will bring our own energy, respect, and friendship and keep the fun meter illuminated.
We are also serious about helping out the BVI people, by our being back sailing and enjoying our times ashore. Some of them lost every thing including their homes and we can do our small bit by helping out when visiting each island .
We bring our own Aloha, to where ever we are. ( 12 yrs of visiting kauai island, and then 10 years of living full time on kauai , and we continue practice aloha every day, even tho we have moved back to Dana Point, South Orange County, a.. Makes our hearts feel good and also makes others feel good, as well. ) .
Me ke aloha pumehana
( aloha with love and fondess )
The BVI will be Painkillers instead of Maitais. ( good stuff, good life, good times )
Harggghhhh.......just in case, should any of the TTOL wild bunch be sailing the BVI the last two weeks of May, 2019, And yer weather eye spies a Conch Charters Jeaneau 36 that displays the Calif. Bear Flag, The Hawaiian State Flag, and the all important HAPPY HOUR PIRATE FLAG.....snapping in the breeze from the flag halyard, dink on over, there be rum, beer, snacks, jimmy buffet, and a huge "welcome aboard."
Denny and Erica
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Re: Sadly, Very disappointed in Leverick Bay
[Re: captdennyj]
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12/28/2018 10:22 AM
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Interesting....
This will be BVI bareboat sailing vacation # 17, for us, in MAY 2019, over a 35 yr period. . We are planning on the usual fun and good times at Leverick, except this time we had planned on a slip and also believe that $ 1.50 a ft, is just fine. We will not hook up to electricity since we have Jeanneau 36i, monohull, and are used to charging up our batteries with the engine . No hook ups needed. As to water, we have checked out the other marinas and fuel docks, and they seem to charge. No big deal. Should we pick up a mooring, and fresh water and ice is free, that is good also.
We never asked about, or used the TTOL discount, and had no idea of how much of a discount it is, but, where ever we travel, we pay the freight . . The BVI are working hard at their recovery, we can help out a bit, by our presence and having fun at the same time.
Also, we love sailing,the BVI, great winds in May, reefed down, small jib, no weather helm, tacking up the Sir Francis Drake Channel, and no bloody motoring , except for mooring pick up and charging the batteries.
Another positive is that with just the two of us, not a boat load of ten to 12 people. we use less water, and less electrical, no hair dryers or A/C., Trash compactors, wifi, etc. Our operational costs will be less , so that is good. Fuel used for two weeks is 7 to 8 Gallons. We also are frugal with our electrical and keep breakers turned off when not using that particular system.
Fuel , we will top off our boat for the Conch Charter Crew, toward the end of our sailing vacation at Nanny Cay, and fill the fresh water tanks as we go along . Saves them having to take the boat across Road Harbor and back to Road Reef. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Illuminating the fun light at Leverick Bay marina.
When we arrive at Leverick, mooring or slip, the next stop is the swimming pool, and then the outside tiki bar. Two Painkillers, Please. Erica also likes to take a long shower ashore, and we will make our reservations for the bbq, a table for two, out by the swimming pool, enjoy whatever band, dance, and, of course, the mocko jumbies. We will make our own good time. Or at least give er one heck of go. The next day we will dink out to Eustacia Sound to snorkel, and if the Sandbox at Vixen Point is up and running, have a lobster dinner there, with our toes in the sand, under the Caribbean night sky.
Othewise , we will make reservations our second night for dinner at the fine upstairs restaurant there at Leverick. Then on the second morning, top off the fresh water tanks, and and sail over to Scrub Island ( our first time there, and it looks like a fun and active good time.) . Hiking, snorkeling, kayaking, beaching it, swim up bar at the pool, etc.) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Back to Leverick:
The other positive, is that May is still a few months off, tLeverick may be able to be full up on Friday night, and lots of energy. If not, we will bring our own energy, respect, and friendship and keep the fun meter illuminated.
We are also serious about helping out the BVI people, by our being back sailing and enjoying our times ashore. Some of them lost every thing including their homes and we can do our small bit by helping out when visiting each island .
We bring our own Aloha, to where ever we are. ( 12 yrs of visiting kauai island, and then 10 years of living full time on kauai , and we continue practice aloha every day, even tho we have moved back to Dana Point, South Orange County, a.. Makes our hearts feel good and also makes others feel good, as well. ) .
Me ke aloha pumehana
( aloha with love and fondess )
The BVI will be Painkillers instead of Maitais. ( good stuff, good life, good times )
Harggghhhh.......just in case, should any of the TTOL wild bunch be sailing the BVI the last two weeks of May, 2019, And yer weather eye spies a Conch Charters Jeaneau 36 that displays the Calif. Bear Flag, The Hawaiian State Flag, and the all important HAPPY HOUR PIRATE FLAG.....snapping in the breeze from the flag halyard, dink on over, there be rum, beer, snacks, jimmy buffet, and a huge "welcome aboard."
Denny and Erica
Well said! Heading down to Grenada and the SVGs this May but your description of your plans for the Leverick Bay stop made me second guess our decision! Well no backing out now and it will be an adventure! Cheers and Aloha!
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Re: Sadly, Very disappointed in Leverick Bay
[Re: warren460]
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12/28/2018 12:52 PM
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Leverick and the staff and workers brought Leverick back on-line faster than any other tourist establishment. They should be commended for that. Everything on Virgin Gorda is much more expensive. It is costing me at least 50% more to buy supplies on the island for the rebuild of my villa. I also bring in a lot of supplies from Florida where I now live. Tourism is way down and will probably stay that way for a year or so. The island will come back big time. I am spending more than 2X of what I spent to build the villa the first time. I also increased the size by 50% and now it will be the largest villa on VG (Except for Mr B's villas and island). The villa will be finished In june of 2019, much later than I wanted but the insurance took 6+ months to settle. Looking forward to rebuilding the villa and getting my life back. The rebuild is more than full time job..
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Re: Sadly, Very disappointed in Leverick Bay
[Re: warren460]
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12/28/2018 06:06 PM
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June, TP !!! , , Guess we will miss the house warming party.
We are proud of you, lad. Your persistence is paying off.
We can relate to the demands of island living, and gettng supplies, or parts, food or just about anything, when we lived on Kauai. And everything takes longer to build or construct. And, the COL is pretty hight. And, no one is in a hurry, and when the surf was up, it was a day off !
Our supplies were brought in by a barge towed by a tug boat to Nawiliwili Harbor, Kauai from Oahu. No barge, no supplies .
Regardless, we loved our island with all our hearts. and always will.
Denny
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