Kurp, forgive me but aren't you now a tourist? <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Wink.gif" alt="" /> Without tourists the VIs would be a pretty poor place!

I don't think tourists are the problem, its getting the right kind of tourists. I do my research, learn the local customs, rules and social graces, study up on my stops, look over charts, approaches, review my sailing material, go over sailing drills in my head, docking, tacking ,jibing, reefing, heave to, MOB, anchoring, mooring, etc. All to ensure that our vacation goes as smoothly as possible and ensure that when other boaters and locals have an interaction with me and my family all parties leave with a smile and a wave.


I am sure a lot of the active members are wishing they were back in the 70's 80's and 90's when only real sailors could navigate the waters of the US/BVIs and Anegada and they can have it all to themselves again. I can understand that, Maybe in a few years I will wish that as well...