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Re: St Thomas pick up
[Re: sail445]
#31662
01/03/2015 06:43 PM
01/03/2015 06:43 PM
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I just did two pickup and drop off's in St Thomas. We used both Crown Bay Marina and by anchorage in Charlotte Amalie. For picking up one person, anchoring in Charlotte Amalie would be easy enough. We had the taxi meet the dinghy at the far East end of the waterfront by the t-shirt plaza. It is flat calm and easy enough to pick up passengers. The holding is good for anchoring in the harbour as well.....
Safe and enjoyable boating.
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Re: St Thomas pick up
[Re: Yachtmaster]
#31663
01/04/2015 10:07 AM
01/04/2015 10:07 AM
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Picking up an available mooring in Frenchtown from CYOA is very convenient. At that time of night there are still food and drink options right there as well. Call CYOA ahead of time to make arrangements for sure. http://www.cyoacharters.com/
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Re: St Thomas pick up
[Re: sail2wind]
#31668
01/04/2015 07:00 PM
01/04/2015 07:00 PM
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sail2wind said: I had no idea they rented mooring balls. Only on an "if available" basis - it is a plan ahead, short term option - but convenient in many cases.
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Re: St Thomas pick up
[Re: sail2wind]
#31670
01/04/2015 08:05 PM
01/04/2015 08:05 PM
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RickG
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The CYOA moorings are different than the ones you see in the VINP and BVI. They have two painters that you can hook over your bow cleats. No need for mooring lines. But, you do get some ferries popping through the cut nearby and seaplanes coming and going - part of the show. Crown Bay is more convenient for provisions, fuel and water. CYOA/French Town Marina wins for access to restaurants and bars. We usually catch up with LocalSailor there. Both are choices we would be happy with.
Cheers, RickG
S/V Echoes, 2003 Beneteau 423 Grenada
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