Having just returned from eight days in the islands, I should note that there is a marked difference between the relatively light fleet on the water in the summer season than high season January -April. Add to that the heavy weather that we experienced this past week where we had two back to back 30-35 knot winds and a massive north swell that essentially kept all boats hunkered down in the most protected sites created a massive demand for secure balls and anchorages. Sites like Marina Cay, Cane Garden, little Jost were fundamental non suitable. I am guessing that Anagada was a less than pleasant experience. The Bight on Norman looked like a WalMart parking lot (side note, a substantial number of the balls at Norman were in terrible disrepair while being charged $50 for crappy FCFS balls). Bottom line, those who were lucky enough to secure balls via BoatyBall were more than grateful for their system and peace of mind. Only wish that BoatyBall would allow multi-day reservation.


Sailing is not a matter of life and death-it is more important than that