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Leverick Bay - The Fat Virgin #40810
02/19/2015 10:54 AM 02/19/2015 10:54 AM
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We are preparing itinerary for our upcoming trip. I noticed someone stated they were overnighting at Leverick Bay and was going to have dinner at the The Fat Virgin. Is the Fat Virgin close enough to Leverick Bay to use our dingy to go for dinner?
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Re: Leverick Bay - The Fat Virgin [Re: FrenchLaundry] #40811
02/19/2015 11:05 AM 02/19/2015 11:05 AM
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We're Fat Virgin Cafe fans. The Biras Creek ferry from Gun Creek pops by frequently. I know my lover would think its a dinghy ride too far. It is no problem for us from the Prickly Pear anchorage.

Cheers, RickG

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Re: Leverick Bay - The Fat Virgin [Re: FrenchLaundry] #40812
02/19/2015 12:17 PM 02/19/2015 12:17 PM
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We've done it once and the operative word is once. It was a bit windy and by the time we got back to the boat, we were soaked; but dinner was great. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/dine.gif" alt="" />
Re: Leverick Bay - The Fat Virgin [Re: RickG] #40813
02/19/2015 02:54 PM 02/19/2015 02:54 PM
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Tortola/ Sonoma, California
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Best fries in the BVI's!!
Re: Leverick Bay - The Fat Virgin [Re: Manpot] #40814
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You do have to love those fries!
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Re: Leverick Bay - The Fat Virgin [Re: GeorgeC1] #40815
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An island state of mind
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Fries are great and their Roti ain't too shabby either.
Re: Leverick Bay - The Fat Virgin [Re: tradewinds] #40816
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I love the wings as well
Re: Leverick Bay - The Fat Virgin [Re: sail2wind] #40817
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The flourless chocolate cake is worth trying too!
Re: Leverick Bay - The Fat Virgin [Re: salica] #40818
02/19/2015 06:25 PM 02/19/2015 06:25 PM
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We had some great fritters there as well <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" />

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Re: Leverick Bay - The Fat Virgin [Re: Winterstale] #40819
02/19/2015 06:57 PM 02/19/2015 06:57 PM
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Back to the question of is it doable. Yes it is doable, however, you will be wet when you get there and wet when you get back. If you do not mind eating dinner soaking in salt water it is doable. You could take a taxi from Leverick to Gun Creek and take the water Taxi to Fat Virgins. That would is an enjoyable ride. From there you could have a nightcap at Saba or BEYC and take the water taxi back to Gun Creek.

Check with Nick, I know there was a water taxi between Leverick and BEYC a few years ago. Do not know if it is still going.

Last edited by rita_irvine; 02/19/2015 07:01 PM.
Re: Leverick Bay - The Fat Virgin [Re: rita_irvine] #40820
02/19/2015 07:29 PM 02/19/2015 07:29 PM
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There is still a Saba Rock Ferry that goes between Leverick and Saba - not sure about BEYC. As Rita says, Nick would know.

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Re: Leverick Bay - The Fat Virgin [Re: FrenchLaundry] #40821
02/19/2015 08:13 PM 02/19/2015 08:13 PM
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The trip is certainly doable and depends on the dinghy. If you can plane within a loaded dinghy you have a quick dry ride. If not I would think about other ways To get there. I have been a long time fan of Ester and the Fat Virgin, It should be on your list. Think about taking a mooring in the Biras mooring field, then it is a short ride and you have good wifi on the boat.
Re: Leverick Bay - The Fat Virgin [Re: BTB] #40822
03/02/2015 06:05 PM 03/02/2015 06:05 PM
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Is there a walking trail from Bitter End to Fat Virgin?
Re: Leverick Bay - The Fat Virgin [Re: drk] #40823
03/02/2015 06:11 PM 03/02/2015 06:11 PM
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Yes, and it's a nice hike.
Re: Leverick Bay - The Fat Virgin [Re: tradewinds] #40824
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If you go to Saba Rock for a nite cap after Fat Virgin, they will pick you up at Fat Virgin, take you to Saba and then return you to Leverick. All for the price of a generous tip.

Mike
"The journey is the thing." Homer
Re: Leverick Bay - The Fat Virgin [Re: rita_irvine] #40825
03/03/2015 09:05 AM 03/03/2015 09:05 AM
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rita_irvine said:
Back to the question of is it doable. Yes it is doable, however, you will be wet when you get there and wet when you get back. If you do not mind eating dinner soaking in salt water it is doable. You could take a taxi from Leverick to Gun Creek and take the water Taxi to Fat Virgins. That would is an enjoyable ride. From there you could have a nightcap at Saba or BEYC and take the water taxi back to Gun Creek.

Check with Nick, I know there was a water taxi between Leverick and BEYC a few years ago. Do not know if it is still going.


Free ferry Leverick Bay-Saba. No ferry from Leverick Bay-Fat Virgin.
Free ferry Gun Creek-Fat Virgin, every hour on the half hour
Hope that helps

Nick Willis
"Mine Host"
Leverick Bay Resort & Marina
Re: Leverick Bay - The Fat Virgin [Re: FrenchLaundry] #40826
03/03/2015 02:32 PM 03/03/2015 02:32 PM
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Have you considered overnighting at Biras instead of Leverick, for the night you want to eat at Fat Virgin?
Re: Leverick Bay - The Fat Virgin [Re: NickR] #40827
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rita_irvine said:
Back to the question of is it doable. Yes it is doable, however, you will be wet when you get there and wet when you get back. If you do not mind eating dinner soaking in salt water it is doable. You could take a taxi from Leverick to Gun Creek and take the water Taxi to Fat Virgins. That would is an enjoyable ride. From there you could have a nightcap at Saba or BEYC and take the water taxi back to Gun Creek.

Check with Nick, I know there was a water taxi between Leverick and BEYC a few years ago. Do not know if it is still going.


Free ferry Leverick Bay-Saba. No ferry from Leverick Bay-Fat Virgin.
Free ferry Gun Creek-Fat Virgin, every hour on the half hour
Hope that helps


Nick,

Donna sent you an email about slip and dinner reservations and car rental. We depart tomorrow evening. Please take a look at your email and let us know if you can accommodate us.

Thanks much,

Mike

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