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White Bay
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01/10/2022 10:29 PM
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Sckavanagh
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Is it true that most Bare Boat Charters won’t allow you to moor in White Bay during the day? We are chartering with BVI Yacht Charters and saw someone post on FB that companies won’t let you moor there for the day and we’ll have to stay in Great Harbor then either cab over or dinghy over for the day. We are planning on late June / early July. Emailing charter to confirm but if true… what are peoples best suggestion to hanging out at White Cay for a couple hours?
Last edited by Sckavanagh; 01/10/2022 11:27 PM.
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Re: White Cay
[Re: Sckavanagh]
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01/11/2022 12:00 AM
01/11/2022 12:00 AM
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snmhanson
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I'd just take a taxi from Great Harbour. Takes about 2-3 minutes depending on traffic...
Last edited by snmhanson; 01/11/2022 12:01 AM.
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Re: White Cay
[Re: Sckavanagh]
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01/11/2022 06:39 AM
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bailau
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Yes… White Bay. Hoping to stop in for about 2 or 3 hours for a drink before staying the night in Great Harbor. Not trying to be near Soggy D but would love to have the boat closer than Great Harbor and having to dinghy over from here. We regularly stay on the East side of White Bay, JVD. Stayed there for 3 straight days in June on a ball. If no north swell great spot. Nice snorkeling along that rock wall. Quieter and less busy than Great Harbour JVD
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Re: White Cay
[Re: MIDiver]
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01/11/2022 07:24 AM
01/11/2022 07:24 AM
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bailau
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Several boats broke loose from moorings this week on the east side. I wish my charter company would prohibit boats from coming in here quite honestly - increasingly dangerous. It is easy to grab a cab or in smooth seas dinghy over from Great Harbour.
Bad mooring balls?
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Re: White Cay
[Re: Sckavanagh]
#273003
01/11/2022 08:57 AM
01/11/2022 08:57 AM
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Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 3,359 Cane Garden Bay, Tortola
JasonHelmbrecht
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n either cab over or dinghy over for the day seems like you answered your own question! It's not very far; a $5 taxi or a 20 minute walk or a short dinghy ride (not my favorite due to the return trip).
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Re: White Cay
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01/11/2022 09:43 AM
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GeorgeC1
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Several boats broke loose from moorings this week on the east side. I wish my charter company would prohibit boats from coming in here quite honestly - increasingly dangerous. It is easy to grab a cab or in smooth seas dinghy over from Great Harbour.
Bad mooring balls? I don’t know the specifics of the boats coming off mentioned. The issue in WB is it’s a sand bottom and shallow. If you get a thunderstorm the pennant has no scope and can slam tight as each wave rolls buy. This can pull out the sand screw or chaff or otherwise damage the ground tackle. Catamaran crossbar cleats can be yanked off. The good news is you can literally look down and check the condition of the Moorings. If no wave activity which is the norm they are fine.
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Re: White Cay
[Re: Sckavanagh]
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01/11/2022 12:40 PM
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So update on the boats that broke loose from the mooring balls - this morning I spoke with someone that was here when it happened. Evidently the issue was the pendants - they started to unweave and the boats broke loose. It appears they weren't properly woven and fused together. The pendants were new (since we were here in early December) which is really unfortunate as the proprietor who "owns" them was trying to make improvements. We always tie directly to the ball when able but for those on mooring balls everywhere, check that pendant.
Last edited by MIDiver; 01/11/2022 12:43 PM. Reason: more info
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Re: White Cay
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01/11/2022 12:45 PM
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Philthy
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Actually, for me White Bay would be the last place I would want to go, there are so many other places to relax. Soggie Dollar is for amateurs.
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Re: White Cay
[Re: MIDiver]
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01/11/2022 02:39 PM
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bailau
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So update on the boats that broke loose from the mooring balls - this morning I spoke with someone that was here when it happened. Evidently the issue was the pendants - they started to unweave and the boats broke loose. It appears they weren't properly woven and fused together. The pendants were new (since we were here in early December) which is really unfortunate as the proprietor who "owns" them was trying to make improvements. We always tie directly to the ball when able but for those on mooring balls everywhere, check that pendant. That makes more sense for multiple breaks. Hendos does have the best food there by far. I have had way more issues in Great Harbour JVD then on the East side of White Bay (again with the right weather). The walk to Great Harbour isn't bad either but I wouldn't do at night. Dinghy needs perfect conditions as well and a light crew...
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Re: White Bay
[Re: Sckavanagh]
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01/11/2022 05:29 PM
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Posts: 130 Chicago, IL, USA
vytis104
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Chartered with BVI Yacht Charters. Just ask permission. If they feel you have the experience, they will let you go. I have 30 years of offshore racing experience. They, within reason, let us do anything we asked to do. Old Walkers ApproachHere is a link to AN OLD copy of Walkers Approach. Which does a great job explaining the passage in incredibly great detail. I have not verified this info recently (boys etc...) and now do this journey by memory. The channel markers are easier to identify now. Leave early in the day so the sun isnt playing tricks on the water. Have someone else identifying your next navigation marker as you approach while you adjust course.
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