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Re: Ideas on a charter that includes USVI and SVI?
[Re: sail2wind]
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02/16/2014 01:54 AM
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We just chartered with Sail Caribe out of Fajardo, PR and was very impressed with their service. Graham and Pam were very helpful and even took us to Walgreens for some last minute items we needed prior to casting off. The boat was so well laid out with everything labeled and main/jib sheets all different colors that you could sail it like you really knew the boat the first day. The Spanish Virgins are truly untouched. We went during the busiest time of the year (Christmas) and although there were some other boats it was pretty secluded. Don't miss Culebrita, it was beautiful! You will have 2 pretty big sails into the wind. First from PR to Culebra and then Culebra to St. Thomas.
Sue s/v Ripple Leopard 40
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Re: Ideas on a charter that includes USVI and SVI?
[Re: caribbeangirl13]
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02/16/2014 11:52 AM
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CG: Which boat did you charter with Sail Caribe? We are looking at their Hunter 45 as we own a Hunter 380
Capt D (Caribguy) s/v Mollie Jean "When I go to heaven, I want to go from the islands..it's closer"
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Re: Ideas on a charter that includes USVI and SVI?
[Re: gothamsailer]
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02/18/2014 07:23 PM
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wmasterson3
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I just returned from a 7 day trip that included both the US and Spanish VI's. Our intentions were to stay within US jurisdiction to eliminate customs considerations, get in some great sailing and scuba diving, and to visit some places that are a little out of the way. We chartered a Salina 48 cat from CYOA Charters in St. Thomas - GREAT BOAT! I won't bore you with the details, but we visited some very lovely places. Our itineray included Lameshur Bay in St. John, Christiansted in St. Croix, Esperanza on Vieques, Bahia de la Chiva also on Vieques (we ignored the no anchoring warnings after diving to insure no hazards), then on to Culebra and a gorgeous, quiet little anchorage on a bay on the north side of the small island of Culebrita. The sailing on all legs of the trip was spectacular except for the return to St. Thomas - we motored head to wind. We were escorted by dolphins several times during the trip, and caught several small skip jack tuna while trolling as we approached Vieques from St. Croix.
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Re: Ideas on a charter that includes USVI and SVI?
[Re: wmasterson3]
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02/18/2014 08:10 PM
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wmasterson3 said: I just returned from a 7 day trip that included both the US and Spanish VI's. Our intentions were to stay within US jurisdiction to eliminate customs considerations, get in some great sailing and scuba diving, and to visit some places that are a little out of the way. We chartered a Salina 48 cat from CYOA Charters in St. Thomas - GREAT BOAT! I won't bore you with the details, but we visited some very lovely places. Our itineray included Lameshur Bay in St. John, Christiansted in St. Croix, Esperanza on Vieques, Bahia de la Chiva also on Vieques (we ignored the no anchoring warnings after diving to insure no hazards), then on to Culebra and a gorgeous, quiet little anchorage on a bay on the north side of the small island of Culebrita. The sailing on all legs of the trip was spectacular except for the return to St. Thomas - we motored head to wind. We were escorted by dolphins several times during the trip, and caught several small skip jack tuna while trolling as we approached Vieques from St. Croix. Sounds amazing!!!
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Re: Ideas on a charter that includes USVI and SVI?
[Re: wmasterson3]
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02/18/2014 10:32 PM
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wmasterson3 said: I just returned from a 7 day trip that included both the US and Spanish VI's. Our intentions were to stay within US jurisdiction to eliminate customs considerations, get in some great sailing and scuba diving, and to visit some places that are a little out of the way. Were you able to eliminate the C&I considerations and requirements upon entering the SVI?
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Re: Ideas on a charter that includes USVI and SVI?
[Re: LocalSailor]
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02/19/2014 06:44 AM
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LocalSailor said:wmasterson3 said: I just returned from a 7 day trip that included both the US and Spanish VI's. Our intentions were to stay within US jurisdiction to eliminate customs considerations, get in some great sailing and scuba diving, and to visit some places that are a little out of the way. Were you able to eliminate the C&I considerations and requirements upon entering the SVI? All of our/CYOA's boats have customs decals and C&I can normally be handled with a phone call upon arrival in the SVI's. Clearing back into St Thomas is not required. Jay
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Re: Ideas on a charter that includes USVI and SVI?
[Re: Ontheboat]
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03/17/2014 10:49 PM
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caribbeangirl13
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Ontheboat said: CG: Which boat did you charter with Sail Caribe? We are looking at their Hunter 45 as we own a Hunter 380 We chartered the 2013 Jeanneau 409. The set up was great. Different colored lines for different purposes, no guessing as to what each thing did! Wasn't impressed with her sailing though. I went below in the Hunter and was impressed with the size of the main salon. The forepeak bed was a little small for a forepeak.
Sue s/v Ripple Leopard 40
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