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Big Winds and Big swells the next few days
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01/10/2017 10:11 AM
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From BVI Lifeguard supervisor, A large North West Swell is forecast to build from today into tomorrow and track to a North East Swell over the next few days or so. Please see the DDM URGENT WEATHER ADVISORY ATTACHED - Resultantly it is expected that all beaches will be Red Flagged before the end of today and at that time considered to be closed. Also including the North Shore of Anegada and The Bubbly Pool on Jost Van Dyke... Beach Safety Flags - Tuesday 10th January 2017 - 9:30am Red Flags are flying at Trunk Bay, Rogues Bay, Josiah's Bay, Lambert Beach, Little Bay & The Baths NPT (Please Note: A this time The Baths are still accessible by land, please dock at Spanish Town and take a taxi, for further information call: National Parks Trust 495 5051 or 494 3904. THE MOORING FIELD IS CLOSED, NO ACCESS TO THE BEACHES IS PERMITTED BUT THE TRAILS ARE STILL OPEN). Yellow Flags are flying at Smuggler's Cove, Long Bay (Tortola), Cappoons Bay, Cane Garden Bay, Brewers Bay, Long Bay (Beef Island). Lifeguards on Mobile Patrol... For more beach safety information visit www.surflifesavingbvi.org - Closed for maintenance. Regards Ocean Safety Conservation & Fisheries Dept. Government of the Virgin Islands PO Box 3323 Tel: 1 (284) 468 2700 Road Town, Tortola Fax: 1 (284) 494 2670 British Virgin Islands Cell: 1 (284) 468 9616 RED FLAG - Danger - No Swimming. (The Baths Mooring Field Closed). YELLOW FLAG - Caution - Weak Swimmers are discouraged from entering the water. PURPLE FLAG - Marine Life Warning i.e. Jellyfish. Beach Safety Flag warnings, are current for the day and time of issue and may change accordingly, if the conditions exist to the following day another warning will be issued for that day. Liability for loss of business or otherwise is not accepted by your having taken the above safety advice.
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Re: Big Winds and Big swells the next few days
[Re: Dirichlet]
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01/10/2017 11:07 AM
01/10/2017 11:07 AM
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I will be on VG from 1/15-/1/21 and was planning on The Baths on 1/16, Savannah Bay on 1/17, Anegada 1/18 (via Ferry). Do you think these destinations are still in play re: the weather forecast? WindGuru looks pretty brutal.
~Eric
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Re: Big Winds and Big swells the next few days
[Re: LauraTheTshirtGal]
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01/11/2017 08:11 AM
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I'll second that Laura! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Clapping.gif" alt="" />
~map~
~As you navigate through life, take time to play in the waves~
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Re: Big Winds and Big swells the next few days
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01/11/2017 08:40 AM
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Probably rocking at the bubbly pool....
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Re: Big Winds and Big swells the next few days
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01/11/2017 09:21 AM
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What will the 7000+cruisers do today?
Kirk in Maryland
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Re: Big Winds and Big swells the next few days
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01/11/2017 11:44 AM
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Posts: 5,678 An island state of mind
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Kirk said: What will the 7000+cruisers do today? There's usually a few who ignore the flags at CGB and have to be rescued.
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Re: Big Winds and Big swells the next few days
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01/13/2017 06:32 AM
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Deepcut said: WOW. How often does this happen(Closing mooring fields)? The one at the Baths is closed on a routine basis.
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