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Re: Boaty ball now in the USVI
[Re: sunshine44]
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10/05/2023 02:17 PM
10/05/2023 02:17 PM
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cwoody
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I am not a huge fan of BB, but... I think the rush of BVI boaters to the USVI during COIVD showed that there was a need for expanded mooring coverage in the USVI. If I remember the pressure on the National Park moorings was intense. Moorings outside of the national parks were largely taken by locals.
What to do....what to do ???
Some forward-thinking company might see this as a business opportunity. Looks like Boaty Ball did just that. It will be interesting to see how well the BB BVI business plan works in the USVI.
I will continue to use my anchor whenever/wherever I can, but occasionally, a mooring ball ( FCFS or reserved ) comes in handy. I personally look forward to trying out a couple of new ( non NPS) anchorages in the USVI that I would probably have passed on before mooring balls were an option.
Cheers.
Chuck W.
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