Just missed Boatyball in November ‘18 and don’t plan to use it next month when we return after reading stories of squatters on reserved balls. Reserving a ball at 7 am then spending hours stressing over whether I’m going to get into a verbal altercation with a squatter on my reserved ball is not for me. The fact that there is a bay manager to resolve disputes means that I’ll eventually get the ball but how much of my time will be wasted getting to that point. With my luck I’d be in Anegada circling the mooring field waiting for the squatters to return from Cow Wreck at the end of the day. Might as well just anchor and have a relaxing trip.
Not sure if it helps... but our experience was plenty of FCFS balls still available at Anegada. Provided you don't arrive late in the day.
We decided to anchor at Pomato Point. Great holding, beautiful place. Dean Wheatley's brother Sid has the restaurant right on the beach...which was superb. Sorry Potters...but Sid's was our favourite! And if you're hiring a jeep from Dean he will bring it right to you at Pomato Point.
...and spend the mooring fee at Cow Wreck! Or with Monica at Flash of Beauty...which has (I know this will be controversial) the best painkillers in the BVI. Something she does with lime...we tried to replicate it on the boat but couldn't. She is the painkiller-wizard.
