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Re: North Sound Updates PLEASE
[Re: leeguice]
#193868
05/02/2019 11:18 AM
05/02/2019 11:18 AM
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Joined: Dec 2018
Posts: 216 Dana Point
captdennyj
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The latest that we have,
Biter End is not open, the mooring balls have not been maintained,
Saba Rock is not open. ( We really liked Saba . It will be great when they get back up.
We, personally would not , tie up to any of those moorings, but, others may have different ideas.
Vixen point , the Sandbox was supposed to open the first part of may, but we will be checking again once we get to Conch Charters, they should have the latest updates on all of the mooring fields.
Leverick has moorings and slips, and if the Sand Box at Vixen Point is up and running, they would also have moorings.
Not sure about Biras Creek, if you are bare boating,
Your chart briefer should have the latest factual info for you. I doubt they would be approving tying up to non maintained moorings, but check with them.
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Re: North Sound Updates PLEASE
[Re: leeguice]
#193891
05/02/2019 02:05 PM
05/02/2019 02:05 PM
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Posts: 4,557 Toronto, Ontario
gordaguy2
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All are closed except Leverick however did see a couple of sail boats moored off prickly pear last week.
GordaGuy2
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Re: North Sound Updates PLEASE
[Re: leeguice]
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05/02/2019 03:49 PM
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cajunscuba
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Here's an update on BEYC on bvitraveller - https://www.bvitraveller.com/bitter-end-yacht-club-construction/They were planning on having the mooring field, marina and harbor-front operations operating this spring but looks like it is taking longer than planned. "Revised Opening Date: From all accounts it looks like the opening of the marina and restaurant have been further delayed until late 2019. According to a February 2019 article in the BVI News, Premier Dr. D. Orlando Smith, while reporting on resorts that are scheduled to reopen in the BVI, stated that the the Virgin Gorda-based Bitter End Resort is currently rebuilding and while the villas will take time to be restored, the marina, restaurant and docks will be opened later this year [2019]."
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Re: North Sound Updates PLEASE
[Re: NCSailor]
#193934
05/02/2019 08:36 PM
05/02/2019 08:36 PM
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We were there 2 weeks ago.
A number of balls with boats on them at the Sand Box. Also plenty of room to anchor, which we did. The bar/restaurant looked almost done but no work observed the 4-5 days we were there.
Bitter end had a lot of work going on but still looks like they are clearing stuff. I saw no new construction so late in 2019 is optimistic even for a bar and dock.
Same with Saba but at least new construction going on but nowhere even close to done.
Dennis S/V Toes in the Water Lagoon 450
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Re: North Sound Updates PLEASE
[Re: leeguice]
#194021
05/03/2019 07:16 PM
05/03/2019 07:16 PM
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Posts: 2,154 Ontario, Canada
warren460
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There are sunken boats in biras Creek. Be very careful in there.
I suggest that given the state of change, people post the effective date of their experience.
Feb 2019 bitter end looks cleared of all debris and sandbox still under construction.
Some people are posting based on what others post and not on personal experience. It's risky following them as the information can be out of date.
Last edited by warren460; 05/03/2019 07:17 PM.
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Re: North Sound Updates PLEASE
[Re: leeguice]
#194061
05/04/2019 02:34 PM
05/04/2019 02:34 PM
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captdennyj
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Warren is right on,
One week from today we will be on the big iron out of LAX , for out two week BVI sailing vacation.
We will log the different anchorages and mooring fields, and slips that we find available, and those places that are not as yet back to pre Irma.
Will post a trip report shortly after returning home about June 2nd..
Hope to help out those who are heading to the BVI from June 2019 on.
Last edited by captdennyj; 05/04/2019 02:35 PM.
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Re: North Sound Updates PLEASE
[Re: PlumeriaTattoo]
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05/12/2019 08:00 PM
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Kmon
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Speaking of Bitter End -- is the ferry at Gun Creek up and running? To go where? Nothing is open.
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