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Re: NECKER ISLAND
[Re: Curlygirl]
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01/31/2016 09:58 AM
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Necker is private unless you are willing to ante up $30k+/night, then it all yours.
Jeff Tug William B
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Re: NECKER ISLAND
[Re: Curlygirl]
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01/31/2016 11:11 AM
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Curlygirl said: We are going to the beach only which is not private:)) I hope you realize that not all the "sandy area" you see on a beach is actually public. The public access area of a beach is only a narrow strip of land between the water's edge and a line known as the " Average High Water Mark". On any given day that line is about 4' to 6' above the water's edge.
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Re: NECKER ISLAND
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01/31/2016 08:21 PM
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Can I be so bold to ask why?
What is the draw to Necker with so many other places to go?
Is there something special about this place that the 100s of islands that surround it do not offer?
“Every time I open a bottle of wine, it is an amazing trip somewhere!” José Andrés
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Re: NECKER ISLAND
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02/01/2016 08:26 AM
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If you like beaches here is an idea for you. A few years ago we spent a week at a house at Leverick Bay and rented a Boston Whaler which we took out to Anegada. That might be a much better option (weather permitting) than trying to tip toe around the edge Necker.
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Re: NECKER ISLAND
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02/02/2016 03:40 AM
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We went into a small bay at one of the resorts on VG. On the way in a boat met us and let us look around because I told them we were thinking of staying there sometime. I certainly didn't feel welcome. Although you may well be within your rights to stay below the Mean High Water Mark I don't think you'll have a pleasant experience at Necker.
Life involves risks, take some prudent ones (NOT with the BVI ferries)!
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Re: NECKER ISLAND
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02/02/2016 05:28 PM
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beachlvr said: Had I read that Gumption tours were discontinued or are they still ongoing? He had a mishap with his boat, but now he's back up and running.
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Re: NECKER ISLAND
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02/04/2016 12:32 PM
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Can you daytrip to Scrub Island, just wondering... We are 'Landlubbers" so next question if daytrippers are welcome..? means of getting there? Thanks <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" />
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Re: NECKER ISLAND
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02/04/2016 12:52 PM
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You are welcome to dock at Scrub and go to one of the restaurants there. You can also take their private launch from Trellis Bay.
Day visitors used to be able to use the pool and other facilities too, but I have heard that is no longer the case.
Felix
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Re: NECKER ISLAND
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02/15/2016 08:59 AM
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tradewinds said:beachlvr said: Had I read that Gumption tours were discontinued or are they still ongoing? He had a mishap with his boat, but now he's back up and running. We went to necker with gumption on Saturday. It was a very interesting tour, unlike the typical vacation excursion. The lemurs were the best thing EVER! I will do a trip report when we get home. Our cocktail hour discussion revolved around the island and it was agreed that there are as good as and better beaches throughout the BVIs. However, my son thought the trampoline was amazing.
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