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Today at Savannah Bay Virgin Gorda!

Posted By: Kmon

Today at Savannah Bay Virgin Gorda! - 07/23/2017 08:53 PM

The PR Navy has expanded!

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Posted By: Gatorfan

Re: Today at Savannah Bay Virgin Gorda! - 07/23/2017 08:55 PM

Looks like the PRN has arrived in full force. What's up with the freighter?
Posted By: Crown31

Re: Today at Savannah Bay Virgin Gorda! - 07/23/2017 09:19 PM

PRN?
Posted By: Murdock

Re: Today at Savannah Bay Virgin Gorda! - 07/23/2017 09:42 PM

Looks like a good party!
Posted By: Crown31

Re: Today at Savannah Bay Virgin Gorda! - 07/23/2017 09:54 PM

Never mind, i just looked it up. Christmas in July? Hope they'll be gone by October 2nd! Looking forward to some solitude.
Posted By: Fletch

Re: Today at Savannah Bay Virgin Gorda! - 07/23/2017 09:54 PM

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Crown31 said:
PRN?


PNR = Puerto Rican Navy - a slang term to describe a group of boat owners from Puerto Rico that make the crossing from PR to Virgin Gorda and raft together for a long weekend or extended stay at Savannah Bay. I first heard the term some 35 years ago one my first trip to VG.
Posted By: njchilds

Re: Today at Savannah Bay Virgin Gorda! - 07/23/2017 10:41 PM

I am here now and got the information on the freighter. It supplies the food, booze and fuel for the party. The scene is unreal. There are also at least a hundred cars parked along the road around savannah bay. I probably would have joined the party if we didn't have kids in tow.
Posted By: jphart

Re: Today at Savannah Bay Virgin Gorda! - 07/23/2017 11:15 PM

Holy Cow!
That ends the question if it's ok to get into S Bay! Look at the rafting and lines to the shore.

Smart about having their own freighter as a supply boat. Very impressive. If those folks were running the PR govt, the island would be in much better shape!
Posted By: Kmon

Re: Today at Savannah Bay Virgin Gorda! - 07/23/2017 11:50 PM

Here is another pic!
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Posted By: charlie

Re: Today at Savannah Bay Virgin Gorda! - 07/23/2017 11:57 PM

Sunday's at Savannah Bay is usually very busy, as that is when the local's have a joint day off and the party is on. We usually go to Savannah on a Tuesday or Thursday as sometimes there is no one there. Wednesday can also be a little crowded, being another day off.
Posted By: aarpskier

Re: Today at Savannah Bay Virgin Gorda! - 07/24/2017 03:54 AM

Wow!! Although not our boat in the pic, on June 15 our Lagoon 52 overnighted in this precise spot, the only boat in Savannah Bay. Timing is, in fact, everything! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/circle.gif" alt="" />

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Posted By: socamon

Re: Today at Savannah Bay Virgin Gorda! - 07/24/2017 11:18 AM

So much for the reef there. Explains why it is ruined.
Posted By: aarpskier

Re: Today at Savannah Bay Virgin Gorda! - 07/24/2017 12:16 PM

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socamon said:
So much for the reef there. Explains why it is ruined.

Hmmm ... When we were there in June, the snorkeling was excellent, both between the beach and boat, and out at the reef. Our question at the time was how it could be that good given the periodic onslaught from dozens of boats.

My question today is how do all those boats get in? We used the chart plotter, observers on the bow and the range rock, and still noted some pretty shallow water. Does the PRN have some special charts or traffic control memos?
Posted By: GeorgeC1

Re: Today at Savannah Bay Virgin Gorda! - 07/24/2017 12:45 PM

Those boats draw a lot less water then even typical cat.
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Posted By: polaris

Re: Today at Savannah Bay Virgin Gorda! - 07/24/2017 02:05 PM

Must have been really busy at C&I! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/noevil.gif" alt="" />
Posted By: GeorgeC1

Re: Today at Savannah Bay Virgin Gorda! - 07/24/2017 02:07 PM

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polaris said:
Must have been really busy at C&I! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/noevil.gif" alt="" />


Maybe, maybe not!
Posted By: Kmon

Re: Today at Savannah Bay Virgin Gorda! - 07/24/2017 03:21 PM

And one more!
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Posted By: GeorgeC1

Re: Today at Savannah Bay Virgin Gorda! - 07/24/2017 04:34 PM

Honey, why don't we try Savannah Bay today? I hear it's secluded and very quiet! Sounds perfect let's go!
OMG, OMG!!!
Posted By: gordaguy2

Re: Today at Savannah Bay Virgin Gorda! - 07/24/2017 05:36 PM

Having lived through many PRN July 25th's I can honestly say that VG does not get very crowded when they are there - all confined to Savannah - mahoe will be empty
Posted By: Maria_and_Steve

Re: Today at Savannah Bay Virgin Gorda! - 07/24/2017 08:11 PM

Incredible to say the least! Love the PRN. Party on!!!
Posted By: GlennA

Re: Today at Savannah Bay Virgin Gorda! - 07/24/2017 09:48 PM

Must be very quiet in the Fajardo marinas these days.
Posted By: rita_irvine

Re: Today at Savannah Bay Virgin Gorda! - 07/25/2017 11:26 PM

I was there Sunday. What a rocking party. Danced with a couple of cute Puerto Rican kids and talked to many really nice people. Everyone was having fun and very kind and respectful. Over 400 boats. I'll post pics when I get home.
The band was playing La Bomba and I was dancing with a cute kid and started doing the twist. He was so funny. Soon a whole group around us were twisting. It was hilarious. I'm sure some of them had no clue what it was.
Posted By: Winterstale

Re: Today at Savannah Bay Virgin Gorda! - 07/25/2017 11:43 PM

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rita_irvine said:
I was there Sunday. What a rocking party. Danced with a couple of cute Puerto Rican kids and talked to many really nice people. Everyone was having fun and very kind and respectful. Over 400 boats. I'll post pics when I get home.
The band was playing La Bomba and I was dancing with a cute kid and started doing the twist. He was so funny. Soon a whole group around us were twisting. It was hilarious. I'm sure some of them had no clue what it was.



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Posted By: sail2wind

Re: Today at Savannah Bay Virgin Gorda! - 07/26/2017 12:32 AM

We saw you rockin out on Facebook, great times <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Groovin.gif" alt="" />
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