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Re: Cane Garden Bay
[Re: Shifty]
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01/04/2019 09:13 AM
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1). No way of answering this question now 2). The bay is in good shape, with Quito's opening last week, most places are back up again. Tony's is no longer there, but most places have now re-opened 3). If you are there on a Friday or Sunday, go to Elm's BBQ. (I believe they are back open again). Best BBQ ribs, chicken and fish. The Elmtones usually play on those nights, they are fantastic. 4). I read somewhere that the Distillery is back up again.
Colleen
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Re: Cane Garden Bay
[Re: Shifty]
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01/04/2019 09:46 AM
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Cane Garden Bay is in good shape. There have been several in water clean up activities with help from the military that removed 5 full size dumpsters of hurricane debris. The beach itself is back to normal.
Snorkeling out on the reef is good but not many people bother for some reason.
From south to north, here is the bar/restaurant updates: The Wedding Bar is gone, no sign of returning. Henley's beach bar is open with food, drinks, and chairs. The bar adjacent to the cruise ship bathrooms is gone. Myett's is open with food, drink, and chairs; renovation is still ongoing and they have transitioned the restaurant, bar, and gift shop to Pusser's. Tony's (Stanley's) is gone, no sign of construction. The Elm is rebuilt and is open with the Elmtones on Tuesday and Sunday nights. Rhymers is rebuilt and open with rooms, food, drinks, and chairs. Paradise Club is open with food, drink, and beach chairs. They often have events with music at night. Also, their "sister" bar, Irma Shack is open on the road side of Paradise Club. Quito's is open and has music many nights.
It's also worth mentioning the options off the beach in CGB: Columbus Sunset has the bar and provision shop open as well as their rooms. Bananas is a new restaurant and has opened across the street from the cruise ship bathrooms. There is frequently a food truck in the car park by the Elm. Bobby's grocery store has reopened since Irma and is better stocked then ever. The food truck across from Rhymers is open on Saturdays and has great food. I am uncertain about the bakery. The gas station is open with gas, diesel, propane, ice, and water.
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Re: Cane Garden Bay
[Re: Shifty]
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01/04/2019 09:46 AM
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Colleen, Totally agree about Elm's BBQ. Do you know if Tony is back at Elm's? When I was there in November Val told me he lost his house in one of the hurricanes and was not sure what he was going to do. Great guy and someone I looked forward to seeing each trip to CGB.
It is true the Distillery is back open. I just looked back at the post Irma pics. They were absolutely destroyed. Glad to see they are back up and running.
Go Irish!!
Bill
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Re: Cane Garden Bay
[Re: Orange_Burst]
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01/04/2019 10:47 AM
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Oh, the Elm changed their BBQ to Tuesday and Sunday's....good to know. I'm pretty sure but I'll double check and post again. I know it's at least Tuesday and Sunday. Could be Friday too (guess I'll know if I hear them tonight)...
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Re: Cane Garden Bay
[Re: Orange_Burst]
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01/04/2019 10:49 AM
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Any insights as to the status of the mooring balls? On our last visit to CGB, there ample moorings, but I have not seen any updates since Irma. I can attest to the issues of being in CGB with a north swell- not a pretty picture even on a secure mooring. We made the mistake of confusing the forecasted wind direction with the direction of swell-a mistake you only make once. First clue should have been the influx of surfers the evening before😀
Sailing is not a matter of life and death-it is more important than that
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Re: Cane Garden Bay
[Re: Shifty]
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01/04/2019 05:38 PM
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Here is what you want to look for with regards to swell forecast. Below is the actual NWS forecast for next Tuesday and Wednesday. Note on Wednesday a swell starts to develope. Here is a link to the weather site. Tomorrow when they add Thursday to the forecast you will get a better idea if they expect it to increase in size or end quickly. By 3 days out this forecast gets very accurate. 2 days out take it to the bank for planning. https://forecast.weather.gov/shmrn.php?mz=amz715TUESDAY East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet with occasional seas up to 6 feet. Dominant period 10 seconds. Scattered showers. WEDNESDAY East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet with occasional seas up to 6 feet. Dominant period 11 seconds. NORTHWEST SWELL around 4 feet. Scattered showers. You can handle a 4 foot swell in CDB on a cat but the boat will move. Anything more than that will be bad news. I use 3 as my limit to overnight.
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Re: Cane Garden Bay
[Re: Shifty]
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01/05/2019 11:55 AM
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So sorry to read that Tony’s is gone, Stanley’s Famous Bar with the palm tree swing was an icon...
"Travel changes you. As you move through this life and this world you change things slightly, you leave marks behind, however small. And in return, life — and travel — leaves marks on you.” -Anthony Bourdain
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Re: Cane Garden Bay
[Re: JasonHelmbrecht]
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01/06/2019 05:44 PM
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Columbus has rooms for rent again? I have been meaning to ask about the hotel. Last I heard they had not started to work on repairs yet.
Toast.......to Life; White Bay...heaven on earth. Diane
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Re: Cane Garden Bay
[Re: Shifty]
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01/06/2019 06:36 PM
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So is Val operating the hotel at Myett’s and Pusser’s the bar/restaurant? Rooms open?
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Re: Cane Garden Bay
[Re: Manpot]
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01/08/2019 10:54 AM
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toast
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thanks, i am so happy to hear that.
Toast.......to Life; White Bay...heaven on earth. Diane
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Re: Cane Garden Bay
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03/12/2019 12:06 PM
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Of the places around CGB open now I give "Quito's" my vote. We have not been for dinner but his lunch/ happy hour menu is very tasty, reasonable and inventive. I had beef and red bean soup the other day and it was terrific..IMHO. Couldn't agree more, Mal! In fact, last wee I commented that the Wicked Tuna dish is now my favorite dinner on Tortola! Definitely not too be missed. We took a large group twice last week and had a great experience both times. They also have the best happy hour on CGB now.
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