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Help Planning 8 Night Charter in July
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04/07/2017 08:24 AM
04/07/2017 08:24 AM
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wofat
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Hi everyone! Been suffering from some major DIF but starting to plan our trip in July. Will be chartering S/V Orion (thanks Mark!) July 10th - 18th. We have a large crew of 10, with 6 adults and 4 kids (14, 13, 11, and 8). All of the adults have been down before and we have one very experienced captain who is, this year, handing over the tiller to me for the first time.
Things to note: Many wish to avoid a north-side of Tortola sail... either downwind from North Sound to JVD or in the other direction. I guess folks have had some bad experiences with this sail being "uncomfortable", so we're actively trying to avoid it. Also, since none of the kids have been down before, we have an unknown tolerance for the rolling.
Thus far, I have the following plan, but trying to figure out how to properly finish up and put us in a place to get back to TMM early on Tuesday the 18th. I'd also greatly welcome any suggested changes / adjustments. Hoping we'll see other TTOL'ers down there during our trip!
Monday, July 10 - Checkout. On the water by noon if possible. Return check-out captain by 2:30 PM if possible and head to Norman Island. - STOP 1 - The Bight - STOP 2 - Snorkel the CAVES (via dinghy?) - Overnight in the Bight
Tuesday, July 11 - Depart the Bight early, head to JVD Great Harbour or White Bay if room avail for SDB - STOP 1 - Soggy Dollar (my favorite place) - STOP 2 - Mooring / Anchor at Great Harbour for overnight. Time ashore
Wednesday, July 12 - Day trip to Sandy Cay then OPTIONS: 1- Head to CGB for overnight. OPTION 2 - Little Harbour for overnight. - STOP 1 - Sandy Cay - STOP 2 - Either Little Harbour JVD or Cane Garden Bay, Tortola (saves 1 day)
Thursday, July 13 (assuming we went to CGB) - Depart CGB for long sail to Peter Island. Possibly hit Soapers hole on the way through to top off fuel / water if needed. - STOP 1 - RMS Rhone snorkel (if in the mood) - STOP 2 - Little Harbour - Relaxing day
Friday, July 14 - We need to provision really soon.. Head to Trellis so that we can hit VG / Leverick next day? - Depart Peter island to Monkey Point for snorkel and then on to Trellis or bay - STOP 1 - Monkey PT - STOP 2 - Trellis Bay (overnight) Saturday, July 15 - Depart Trellis bay for Leverick Bay, VG. Stop at Savannah bay on the way for some beach time? - STOP 1 - Savannah Bay for beach time (if in the mood) - STOP 2 - Leverick Bay - Fuel and Water if needed. Provisioning
Sunday, July 16 - Depart Leverick Bay for Cooper Island / Manchioneel bay.
Monday, July 17th - ???
Tuesday, July 18th - Return to Road Harbour and drop off boat EARLY to catch ferry / flights in STT. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" />
Appreciate your help!!!
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Re: Help Planning 8 Night Charter in July
[Re: wofat]
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04/07/2017 10:41 AM
04/07/2017 10:41 AM
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maytrix
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Only change I'd make given your timing is to be at Leverick Friday night for the BBQ. If you do two nights, you could do Thu/Fri or Fri/Sat. Personally, we like the Thu/Fri and rent a car, go out to dinner Thu night on island (Coco maya usually) and then tour a bit Friday before being back for the BBQ.
Can't speak directly about Orion - but I will say if it is a typical dinghy setup 11-12' with 10hp engine, then you will either go VERY slowly with 10 or need to make two trips.
Matt
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Re: Help Planning 8 Night Charter in July
[Re: UncleLuff]
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04/07/2017 01:34 PM
04/07/2017 01:34 PM
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UncleLuff - when are you going in July? I don't know their last BBQ date, but I believe it still falls in July - closer to the end though, so if you are going the first half, you should be fine.
Regarding Norman and the Indians. If you go later and the Indians are full, you can usually grab a ball next door at Pelican (there's two) and get a nice snorkel in there and then pop back to Indians when free.
Matt
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Re: Help Planning 8 Night Charter in July
[Re: maytrix]
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04/12/2017 11:55 AM
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UncleLuff
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maytrix said: UncleLuff - when are you going in July? I don't know their last BBQ date, but I believe it still falls in July - closer to the end though, so if you are going the first half, you should be fine.
Regarding Norman and the Indians. If you go later and the Indians are full, you can usually grab a ball next door at Pelican (there's two) and get a nice snorkel in there and then pop back to Indians when free. We will actually be stopping at Leverick June 23. Sorry should have specified are charter is actually in June but we are flying back July 4th. Slip has been reserved!
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Re: Help Planning 8 Night Charter in July
[Re: wofat]
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04/15/2017 07:21 PM
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Wofat ... We're excited to have your crew aboard S/V Orion in July. You might find the Float Plan tool on BVI Mariner useful in planning your trip. It allows you to choose anchorages/marinas and input Notes for each day of your trip ... from this it builds a Float Plan including Calendar and Map views. You can see a Sample Float Plan here . Thanks! - Mark
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