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Sail up restaurant opportunitites
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09/13/2013 09:20 AM
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Hello all
We are headed down the last of Oct-first of Nov for our annual excursion. On previous sailing charters, we have always enjoyed an overnight in Maho Bay, and delighted in a breakfast at Maho Bay Camps....alas those days are gone.
Is there a 'sail up' restaurant (particularly a breakfast place) on St John? Not really excited about mooring outside Cruz Bay and taking the dink in there, so other STJ options appreciated.
Thanks
Capndar Masters 50 GT Sail/Power/Towing 3rd generation sailor
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Re: Sail up restaurant opportunitites
[Re: sail2wind]
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09/13/2013 01:51 PM
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Thanks...I don't mind a short dinghy ride...
Capndar Masters 50 GT Sail/Power/Towing 3rd generation sailor
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Re: Sail up restaurant opportunitites
[Re: capndar]
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09/13/2013 05:11 PM
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With Maho gone it is going to be difficult. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/cry.gif" alt="" /> Cinnamon Bay has a restaurant. You can hike from Leinster to Coral Bay or anchor in muddy Coral Bay for Donkey Diner. Otherwise it is Cruz Bay or Great Cruz (Westin).
[color:"red"]NUTMEG[/color] Today is the tomorrow you talked about yesterday.
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Re: Sail up restaurant opportunitites
[Re: LocalSailor]
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09/14/2013 02:05 AM
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LocalSailor said: Donkey Diner is closed and for sale. Hmm. That is going to make breakfast after 8 Tuff Miles problematic.
[color:"red"]NUTMEG[/color] Today is the tomorrow you talked about yesterday.
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Re: Sail up restaurant opportunitites
[Re: Cleobeach]
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09/17/2013 10:36 AM
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Thanks
We anchored in Coral Bay last year....the number of permanent boats makes anchoring out of the waves challenging
It was not an unpleasant night, but it was light wind and wave...
Capndar Masters 50 GT Sail/Power/Towing 3rd generation sailor
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Re: Sail up restaurant opportunitites
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09/18/2013 04:54 PM
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I would call Caneel before planning on dinking in. They used to tell folks to dinghy to Cruz Bay and take a taxi! Maybe the new management has a different attitude.
Cheers, RickG
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Re: Sail up restaurant opportunitites
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09/19/2013 07:50 AM
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Was there for lunch in May. Picked up a mooring and took dinghy in to their dock with no problem. They do insist on a stern anchor, though.
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Re: Sail up restaurant opportunitites
[Re: LocalSailor]
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09/20/2013 02:51 PM
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LocalSailor said: Donkey Diner is closed and for sale.
What happened? Great breakfast
Nothing planned.....please help!
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Re: Sail up restaurant opportunitites
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10/15/2013 01:21 PM
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Oh well...bottom line is that what make StJohn appealing (nature,beauty,not much established business outside Cruz Bay) also makes it challenging. We may go to Red Hook for the morning
See you all in a few weeks !
Capndar Masters 50 GT Sail/Power/Towing 3rd generation sailor
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Re: Sail up restaurant opportunitites
[Re: capndar]
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10/15/2013 06:52 PM
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cap: The other idea is to fix breakfast on your boat and enjoy the quiet beauty around you! We tend not to cook, but to have yogurt, cold cereal, fruit, etc. But I do require hot water for coffee in my Melita!! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Wink.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Sail up restaurant opportunitites
[Re: caribbeangirl13]
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10/23/2013 08:04 AM
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caribbeangirl13 said: What happened to Maho Bay??? The family that owned the land sold it. A private, very private individual bought the whole property. Jay
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