The North Sound as a whole would probably get the most of charter traffic in it's anchorages.

Yes, you are correct that it is the resposibility of the charter Companies to insure proper handling and safety while sailing the BVI. I feel that their excuse at this time is the economy and they're having to charter to less capible sailors just to stay afloat. This is not a healthy solution.

I have seen the population explosion, especially on Tortola, and do realize the need for jobs and affordable housing, however Imigration seems to be doing a good job of discouraging this with some of their policies, per some recent posts from people with desires of living the life in the Ilons, I see that this is now very difficult. Better to discourage new residents than to try to create more jobs. HMMMM....Maybe the US should look in to this policy.

As much as I love the Ilons and remark about staying there, I really wouldn't want to make my permenant home there. I lived and worked in Hawaii in the 70s and once I lived there the magic deminished. I think I'll just keep the Ilons as my little secret getaway !!! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Groovin.gif" alt="" />