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Boatyball Account? #276438
02/24/2022 11:12 PM
02/24/2022 11:12 PM
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Jon Resnick Offline OP
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Hi all,
We're heading down for a 20 day charter in March. Wanted to protectively set up a Boatyball account, but everytime I click on any of the application links, it sends me to the reservation map and doesn't give me the option to sign up. I've written to them but haven't heard back. Am I missing something? I'm on a Mac.
Jon

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Re: Boatyball Account? [Re: Jon Resnick] #276443
02/25/2022 06:58 AM
02/25/2022 06:58 AM
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1st thing needed is internet access (you will need this on the boat as well). With Mac , there is no "APP", just the website "BoatyBall.com"

Go to https://boater.boatyball.com/signup and enter your information, including your credit card.

Alternatively, you can click on https://boater.boatyball.com/map and this will allow you to select a mooring field as well as a particular mooring ball and "Reserve' it.... (Actually at this point, it will direct you to login or sign in which can be done in the right top corner). Select/ reserve a ball.. After 4-5 minutes, if you have not put in your payment information, the ball will be released. (HINT, Try this reserve and NOT pay before you go and you will understand the process more).

Also, I see no reason to do the membership which allows you to reserve 24 hours before. Besides, the membership is only for 7 consecutive days (plus mooring fee). Easiest way to avoid worry about mooring balls is to get off sync with others. Seems Cooper is least busy Tuesday and Wednesday. Anegada ( and North sound) least busy on the weekends (when most charter boats are turning over).

I am down until March 16th on Sea Tiger, distinctive orange canvas and of course, a large Orange Clemson Tiger Paw.


Wes
s/v Sea Tiger (2022 Lagoon 46)
www.BareBoatBVI.com

Re: Boatyball Account? [Re: Jon Resnick] #276451
02/25/2022 08:59 AM
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I followed Sea Tiger around last week. She looked good! I tried using Boatyball 3 times last week and was 0 for 3. I did get the reserved and pay once but when I clicked to pay it said ball not available. Wonderful system. My experience has been if you are using a boat based cellular internet you won’t have a chance at peak periods. If however you get someone at home with hi speed internet to make the reservation for you there is a fighting chance!

Re: Boatyball Account? [Re: Jon Resnick] #276459
02/25/2022 09:57 AM
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I don't have recent experience, but in 2019 and early 2020 we had 100% success. For balls that are in high demand here is what we did

1) Sign up as noted by DeepCut and entered our credit card
2) Used the time app on an iPhone showing tenths of a second and ticking each second
3) Be on the map at 7:00am and select a ball immediately.

We had a mobile wifi hotspot supplied by Cello Mobile (no affiliation) and used an iPad from the boat - irrelevant perhaps.

On our 2021 trip we didn't need to use BoatyBall

Last edited by Nibj; 02/25/2022 10:00 AM.
Re: Boatyball Account? [Re: Deepcut] #276536
02/25/2022 06:44 PM
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Thanks for the info Wes. I'm going with a standard Boatyball account and roll the dice.
We'll be down on Lagoon 440 Katarina Mar 10-30. I'll keep an eye out for ya...
jr

Re: Boatyball Account? [Re: Jon Resnick] #276764
02/28/2022 07:16 PM
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We used Boaty Ball last month and in December. I logged on at 6:50 am and watched the clock tick to 7:00 am. Right as the clock turned 7:00 am, I tapped a ball. Never got locked out of a ball. Was using the wifi on our TMM charter boat.

Re: Boatyball Account? [Re: Deepcut] #276765
02/28/2022 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Deepcut

I am down until March 16th on Sea Tiger, distinctive orange canvas and of course, a large Orange Clemson Tiger Paw.

Wes - I have to tell you this. As you know, we were on Sea Tiger in December. Beautiful boat and so well appointed! When I reserved it I didn't think about the name. Get to TMM and I see the orange paw and thought - oh my. We're big Ohio State fans - hahahaha!

Re: Boatyball Account? [Re: CottageGirl] #276793
03/01/2022 12:00 AM
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Originally Posted by CottageGirl
Get to TMM and I see the orange paw and thought - oh my. We're big Ohio State fans - hahahaha!

The last boat we chartered was Celtic Tide. At Leverick Bay an Alabaman spotted the word "Tide" and thought we might be from his home state. Hope he wasn't too disappointed to hear our crew hailed from New Jersey and California.

Dan cheers

Re: Boatyball Account? [Re: Jon Resnick] #276807
03/01/2022 08:11 AM
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Anybody have any experience with BVI Ball? I saw their App and some info on them but didn’t download. Their website map is under development and they seem to have reservable balls in two locations.

Re: Boatyball Account? [Re: CottageGirl] #276824
03/01/2022 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by CottageGirl
Originally Posted by Deepcut

I am down until March 16th on Sea Tiger, distinctive orange canvas and of course, a large Orange Clemson Tiger Paw.

Wes - I have to tell you this. As you know, we were on Sea Tiger in December. Beautiful boat and so well appointed! When I reserved it I didn't think about the name. Get to TMM and I see the orange paw and thought - oh my. We're big Ohio State fans - hahahaha!


We always enjoy other fans on Sea Tiger! Over the years, we have had many OSU fans. We enjoy friendly rivalry.

Sea Tiger is one of the most recognizable boats in the BVI. Perhaps the orange canvas... perhaps the 16 foot diameter Tiger Paw on the sail... or perhaps because we have the most fun ;-)


Wes
s/v Sea Tiger (2022 Lagoon 46)
www.BareBoatBVI.com

Re: Boatyball Account? [Re: Deepcut] #276953
03/02/2022 11:13 AM
03/02/2022 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Deepcut
Originally Posted by CottageGirl
Originally Posted by Deepcut

I am down until March 16th on Sea Tiger, distinctive orange canvas and of course, a large Orange Clemson Tiger Paw.

Wes - I have to tell you this. As you know, we were on Sea Tiger in December. Beautiful boat and so well appointed! When I reserved it I didn't think about the name. Get to TMM and I see the orange paw and thought - oh my. We're big Ohio State fans - hahahaha!


We always enjoy other fans on Sea Tiger! Over the years, we have had many OSU fans. We enjoy friendly rivalry.

Sea Tiger is one of the most recognizable boats in the BVI. Perhaps the orange canvas... perhaps the 16 foot diameter Tiger Paw on the sail... or perhaps because we have the most fun ;-)


She's a beautiful boat Wes!!

Re: Boatyball Account? [Re: Jon Resnick] #277042
03/03/2022 03:03 PM
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Hi Guys - Will be heading down end of April (23rd - May1st). Haven't been down post Irma so am totally new to the boatyball requirement. Given when we are sailing is kind of shoulder season at least not high-season, do you guys think I need to bother? Chartering from DYC on Scrub - Intended stops are:

1) Sunday - NS - Saba or BEYC
2) Monday - Anegada
3) Tue - Cane Garden Bay
4) Wed - JVD - Little Harbour or Great Harbour
5) Thur - Norman
6) Friday - Leverick Bay - on a slip

Thanks!

Re: Boatyball Account? [Re: Jon Resnick] #277062
03/03/2022 08:58 PM
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No reason to signup for their "special" privileges program . But make a Boatyball account and see how if functions from home. You can check at various times of the day to see how busy your moorings are... varies on the day of the week as well. Then depending on you desires, you could use the 7;00 am Time to reserve a BoatyBall if it suits your desire.

I use them because i like to sail later and therefore is well worth the additional $10.


Wes
s/v Sea Tiger (2022 Lagoon 46)
www.BareBoatBVI.com


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