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www.BVIMariner.com
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02/07/2017 08:59 PM
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TTOL'ers ... After preparing in excess of 250 Float Plans and working with many of you on charters, the Sail-Orion Crew started thinking about what other utilities might be useful to BVI charterers and have compiled our ideas into a new Web site ... www.BVIMariner.comIn addition to providing handy information regarding popular anchorages, the objective of the site is to establish an online community for charterers to assist each other by posting their observations. Please have a look and let us know what you think. We are very interested in hearing your views on the concept, what information is useful (and what is not), and ideas for improvement. Note, I posted some observations from my trip 2 weeks ago to give a sense of how it works ... you can post comments as a guest and they will be approved by the moderator. Thanks guys! - Mark
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Re: www.BVIMariner.com
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02/07/2017 11:17 PM
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Very cool and I look forward to using and sharing this.
One thing that struck me: has all the data been verified? I would be very surprised if BEYC really has more mooring balls than the Bight...
M4000 "Lio Kai"
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Re: www.BVIMariner.com
[Re: MrEZgoin]
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02/08/2017 08:18 AM
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MrEZgoin ... Great question. All data on the site has ben extracted from published sources to try and provide an easy reference, but there is no guarantee of it's accuracy as the environment changes frequently. One of the issues we would like to solve with www.BVIMariner.com is that so much of the published BVI information (TTOL excluded) is out-dated ... the thought is that by charterers sharing their observations (via a comment post), we can update the site and provide the most current data to benefit the community. Additionally, near real-time information could be shared. Imagine your plan for the day is to pickup water at location A on your way to your final destination and a fellow mariner that just visited location A posts to the site that location A's desalination plant is down ... you pick up on this and reroute your plan to hit location B for water instead. It's kinda like the popular Waze app where drivers share real-time traffic and road info, but for the BVI. Hope that makes sense and hope TTOL'ers will share their experiences by posting comments to BVI Mariner. Thanks - Mark
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Re: www.BVIMariner.com
[Re: CottageGirl]
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02/08/2017 10:17 AM
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Thanks Julie ... glad you find BVI Mariner useful. Had a request from another (power boating)TTOL'er to add fuel prices to the Fuel & Water page so we'll get to work on that. Will want to do this in a way that allows users to easily post prices paid so we can keep it current as (obviously) fuel costs fluctuate frequently. Thanks again! - Mark
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Re: www.BVIMariner.com
[Re: Toofarfromthesea]
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02/08/2017 09:36 PM
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LOVE this site and have bookmarked . Also like the idea of posting fuel and water fees. Maybe add Marinas with phone number links and dockage fees too? VGYH, Scrub, Leverick, Nanny Cay, Etc.
Kim
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Re: www.BVIMariner.com
[Re: Christo]
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02/09/2017 03:18 PM
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Thanks for the feedback and enhancement suggestion Christo! This is exactly what we are looking for ... you guys let us know what is useful information, we will build the capability into www.BVIMariner.com and then we can all keep it current by posting observations. BTW, I paid $35 for Ball #51 at BEYC two weeks ago ... it did have a brand new painter ;-). Their advertised rate is $35, but $40 from 12/20/16 thru 1/10/17. Thanks again! - Mark
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Re: www.BVIMariner.com
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02/09/2017 10:13 PM
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Thanks Wes! We are on the same page ... I'm searching for an easy way for fuel/water prices to be maintained. I like the idea of having facilities self-report, but not sure how realistic it will be. For those who suggested a Marinas section would be helpful, we mocked up a couple pages ... Scrub Island Marina Peter Island Marina Is this the type of information and level of detail people find useful? Appreciate the input gang! - Mark
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Re: www.BVIMariner.com
[Re: SailOrion]
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02/10/2017 07:09 AM
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SailOrion said:Thanks Wes! We are on the same page ... I'm searching for an easy way for fuel/water prices to be maintained. I like the idea of having facilities self-report, but not sure how realistic it will be. For those who suggested a Marinas section would be helpful, we mocked up a couple pages ... Scrub Island Marina Peter Island Marina Is this the type of information and level of detail people find useful? Appreciate the input gang! - Mark Perfect <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Thumbsup.gif" alt="" />
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Re: www.BVIMariner.com
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02/10/2017 11:07 AM
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Thanks Julie. We are working on getting marina maps (i.e. slip schematics) for each of the marinas, but difficult to come by for some locations. If they don't exist, we will annotate an aerial image. When the dock master says "lines and fenders on the port side, you are in slip B-3", I like to know exactly where that slip is before making my approach. If anybody has any materials (e.g. marina maps), please send them ... bvimariner@gmail.comThanks again! - Mark
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Re: www.BVIMariner.com
[Re: SailOrion]
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02/10/2017 11:13 AM
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Love the suggestion about medical/dental clinics and support
Another thought.... what about another tab or section about provisioning...or under each anchorage/marina information add links with the main ones listed to take you to their website if they have one or a picture of the store , their location contact info/other details . ... What an incredible resource this site will be...one stop shop . Thanks so much for asking for our input <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" />
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Re: www.BVIMariner.com
[Re: SailOrion]
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02/10/2017 10:19 PM
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SailOrion said:Thanks Julie. We are working on getting marina maps (i.e. slip schematics) for each of the marinas, but difficult to come by for some locations. If they don't exist, we will annotate an aerial image. When the dock master says "lines and fenders on the port side, you are in slip B-3", I like to know exactly where that slip is before making my approach. If anybody has any materials (e.g. marina maps), please send them ... bvimariner@gmail.comThanks again! - Mark That's pretty much exactly how I am. I like to know where I'm going beforehand and a lot of marinas don't provide that information for some reason. If you are able to do so it would be an extremely useful feature.
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Re: www.BVIMariner.com
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02/14/2017 06:29 PM
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Update ... We have added a Marinas section to the BVI Mariner site ... see here. There are a few details missing for some of the establishments, but we have requests out to try and collect this info. The next feature being considered (based on TTOL feedback) is Provisioning. Would appreciate suggestions on what aspects of Provisioning would be most useful ... we are thinking locations, stock levels (basic food, fresh fish/meats, alcohol, etc.) and (of course) links. We want to ensure a Provisioning section will be a valuable quick reference for users and not duplicate the details of what can be found on the store's Web sites. As always, appreciate your input. Thanks! - Mark
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Re: www.BVIMariner.com
[Re: rigirly]
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02/20/2017 08:07 PM
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Thanks for the suggestion Rigirly ... we'll work on that next. We've recently improved the way we report Current Weather & Sea Conditions adding NOAA Buoy 41043 as a good indicator of a North swell. Have a great trip and I hope you have the chance to share some of your experiences by posting a comment to BVI Mariner Thanks again! - Mark
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Re: www.BVIMariner.com
[Re: SailOrion]
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02/21/2017 07:13 AM
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SailOrion said:Update ... We have added a Marinas section to the BVI Mariner site ... see here. There are a few details missing for some of the establishments, but we have requests out to try and collect this info. The next feature being considered (based on TTOL feedback) is Provisioning. Would appreciate suggestions on what aspects of Provisioning would be most useful ... we are thinking locations, stock levels (basic food, fresh fish/meats, alcohol, etc.) and (of course) links. We want to ensure a Provisioning section will be a valuable quick reference for users and not duplicate the details of what can be found on the store's Web sites. As always, appreciate your input. Thanks! - Mark HI Mark, Marina section is awesome..... the provisioning section... My thoughts ...location would be really helpful. Leverick for example is kind of hidden. A photo of the store if possible ( I am very visual) I have pictures of,a few I,am sure if you want them.....I take pictures of absolutely everything .as far as info ..what type of provisions available as you have indicated and web link if they have one.... This is so helpful,and getting better and better <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" /> Can't wait to use it in less than 2 months
Kim
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Re: www.BVIMariner.com
[Re: Sandsailsun]
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02/25/2017 09:28 AM
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I am bumping this back up and encouraging you all to contribute to the observations section so we can share our up to date " eyes on the ground." ...or water in this case .. :perspective . <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" />
there is also a cool " Think you know" feature on the home page testing our knowledge with a picture quiz....and I know how you all love pictures of our favourite places.
I can't wait to contribute to the observation section in ....1 month , 2 weeks and 1 day..... <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/circle.gif" alt="" />
Kim
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Re: www.BVIMariner.com
[Re: marianneg]
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02/28/2017 07:57 AM
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Awesome provisioning section on there now.....getting bigger and better all the time . Agreed it is a wonderful resource <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Clapping.gif" alt="" />
Kim
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