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Happy Bay today #294247
01/18/2023 06:49 PM
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Ok....two pics that show a conflicting report on the beach....one on the way over (nice)....one on the beach (not nice)....but I should add that there was very little seaweed in the water. The sand was another issue and actually was a great day

Edit: I should add that David Geffen's 495 ft Rising Sun arrived in front of Flamingo/SBR an hour ago....nice little boat

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Re: Happy Bay today [Re: boucharda] #294255
01/19/2023 07:38 AM
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...and Rising Sun moved on overnight to St Barths

Re: Happy Bay today [Re: boucharda] #294256
01/19/2023 08:19 AM
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No one out there to rake?? Such a shame, beautiful beach!! We've seen it from the intercoastal on our Rhino Safari riders!!!


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Re: Happy Bay today [Re: boucharda] #294271
01/19/2023 12:49 PM
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That first pic is basically although from a higher view when we stay in Villa Canuoa on Happy Bay. Will never tire of that.

I've never seen seaweed of any volume on Happy. Could see it going by in between Anguilla, I'm sure if the wind shifts the correct way it would come in just haven't seen it before. Glad it didn't ruin your day.

How was traffic on Happy? We usually don't travel at peak and it can be pretty desolate.


7 more days!!!!

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Re: Happy Bay today [Re: boucharda] #294274
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Any other beaches affected by the seaweed?

Re: Happy Bay today [Re: johndana274] #294276
01/19/2023 03:44 PM
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How was traffic on Happy? We usually don't travel at peak and it can be pretty desolate.


Maybe 10-15 people on the whole beach . Decent rainstorm before we arrived so that might be the reason. Guy with a massage table set up and doing business. Mix of suit types. Going back tomorrow so will compare. Beautiful weather last two days in Simpson Bay.

Re: Happy Bay today [Re: boucharda] #294279
01/19/2023 04:37 PM
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just be careful on Happy Bay. We have had friends robbed of their things while in the water swimming. Local guy on motorcycle that comes up out of the bush. fyi

Re: Happy Bay today [Re: foreversxm] #294282
01/19/2023 05:18 PM
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I've been to HB MANY, MANY times and never had any issues...nor have I witnessed any. I would say itt has potential like ANY area on Island (like Maho/robbery/gunshots). You have to be aware of your surroundings and limit your exposure (a.k.a don't bring stuff you wouldn't want to lose). And we may be weird but we only go in swimming one at a time for that reason.

I only bring a couple of $20's and my driving license that I keep in my zipped pocket. Other than that they can take my towels and sunscreen and my ccoler....WAIT.....my beer is in that cooler! Hands off dude....

No different than ANY area of SXM.... and NEVER saw a motorcycle on/near that beach...cows yes....bikes no

Re: Happy Bay today [Re: boucharda] #294298
01/20/2023 12:32 AM
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YOU have never seen a motorcycle, so there's never been one?....why so defensive?


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Re: Happy Bay today [Re: IslandBoi] #294299
01/20/2023 07:50 AM
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Just stating MY observations which is kinda the purpose of a forum...not being defensive at all.

Re: Happy Bay today [Re: boucharda] #294326
01/20/2023 01:53 PM
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Again, beware of a local guy on a black motor scooter comes mid afternoon. This was last July, 2 backpacks , cell phones, money , car keys , military ID , reported to police. They tracked the phones and the guy was found but not everything was recovered. The police said this guy made a habit of going to that beach after work. He got caught so hopefully he stopped at Happy Bay and went someplace else to rob.

Re: Happy Bay today [Re: boucharda] #294328
01/20/2023 03:41 PM
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So a slap on the hand and back on the street or beach to continue on.😡

Re: Happy Bay today [Re: foreversxm] #294329
01/20/2023 03:55 PM
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I think I remember that event...sucks...

Today was a hot day at HB with a few more visitors than the last visit. Seaweed is shrinking in the sun and doesn't look to have added any. There is none visible in the water...(pic) ...and another pic from the walk over the #%$*&@# hill. I HAVE to find out how to get there like they do for the SXM festival. Tried that in Google maps but looked confusing...

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Re: Happy Bay today [Re: boucharda] #294340
01/21/2023 07:24 AM
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@bouchard. Alternate walk to HB. When going from Orient past Grand Case. You will pass the school and the basketball courts on the right. Turn right at Cool Huere restaurant. Drive to end of the street and park either in the small lot to the right of the gate or along the road. Walk around the gate to the right then up the paved road. At the top of the rise, keep going down the dirt road. Beach straight ahead. Much easier walk than over the hill from Friars.

Re: Happy Bay today [Re: CharlieAndElaine] #294341
01/21/2023 07:40 AM
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Thanks...I will give it a go next week. I would just be concerned with the vehicle being out there. With Friar's route at least there are humans around but the walk is not fun....guess it's a decision to be made

Re: Happy Bay today [Re: boucharda] #294350
01/21/2023 09:48 AM
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boucharda--I don't blame you for worrying about the car, but I would make sure there was nothing in the car and leave the doors unlocked. That way, they can rifle through the car without breaking locks to do it.


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Re: Happy Bay today [Re: boucharda] #294598
01/26/2023 12:55 PM
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Does anyone know if Dany still runs his business on Happy Bay?

Re: Happy Bay today [Re: jimamytx] #294608
01/26/2023 02:46 PM
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when we were there in early january we spent a while hanging with him...he's still running his business...he wasn't cooking that day, but was selling beers and rum punch


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Re: Happy Bay today [Re: IslandBoi] #294621
01/26/2023 05:42 PM
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Thanks IslandBoi! Good to know!

Re: Happy Bay today [Re: jimamytx] #294623
01/26/2023 06:33 PM
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Over the last two weeks I saw quite a few people getting food from him most every day, Not sure about today though,

Re: Happy Bay today [Re: jimamytx] #294670
01/27/2023 09:24 PM
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Hey Jimamytx, make sure to tell Dany as soon as you arrive (9-11am) that you want lunch such as grilled chicken. If he does not get any orders early, he might not start up his grill. He also has beer and rum punch with plenty of rum.


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