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Re: Upcoming SVI Charter
[Re: Kunderwater]
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09/26/2017 01:02 AM
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Here's post-Maria satellite imagery https://storms.ngs.noaa.gov/storms/maria/index.html#15/18.2832/-65.6322Looks like many buildings along the Esperanza waterfront at Vieques lost their roofs. North shore appears to have fared better. Culebra appears to be in pretty good shape. Puerto del Rey marina in Puerto Rico looks to be in surprisingly good shape compared to the images of post-Irma yacht destruction from BVI.
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Re: Upcoming SVI Charter
[Re: Kunderwater]
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09/26/2017 06:48 AM
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Eva
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Miraculously, the entire Sail Caribe fleet (based at Puerto del Rey) survived intact, and they will be starting their charter season in October as planned. Obviously, the places to sail will be limited, but it's an opportunity to contribute to the local economy.
I've got a Caribbean Soul I can barely control... (JB)
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Re: Upcoming SVI Charter
[Re: Eva]
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09/26/2017 06:33 PM
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I have a charter with Island Yachts Charter January 15th 2018 were off to the Spanish Virgins............. cash down on flights and charter........ best I can do is be VIstrong and work out a reschedule.... as soon as Island Charters are back up and ready!
Last edited by Aleta_skipper; 09/26/2017 06:35 PM.
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Re: Upcoming SVI Charter
[Re: sail2wind]
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09/29/2017 01:23 PM
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SJU is open now, no a/c in the terminals yet, as far as I can tell, but it is open. There are several flights listed from SJU to Miami today, including one in the air right now. Several cancelled, but some still going.
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Re: Upcoming SVI Charter
[Re: sail2wind]
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09/29/2017 09:46 PM
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I don't know, but I saw several flights just to Miami for today, so I don't think that's true.
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Re: Upcoming SVI Charter
[Re: GeorgeC1]
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10/02/2017 11:08 AM
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Runway length at SXM??? Huh? SXM can land and take off 747's. Regardless, as of today, SXM is not open for regular commercial flights yet. The terminal was destroyed, the fence was destroyed, as well as the instrument system.
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Re: Upcoming SVI Charter
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10/02/2017 01:04 PM
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Carol_Hill said: Runway length at SXM??? Huh? SXM can land and take off 747's. Regardless, as of today, SXM is not open for regular commercial flights yet. The terminal was destroyed, the fence was destroyed, as well as the instrument system. STT has a 7000 foot runway, SXM is 7400 feet. SJU is 10,400 feet.
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Re: Upcoming SVI Charter
[Re: GeorgeC1]
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10/02/2017 01:09 PM
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OK. But, as I said, SXM is not open to commercial flights yet. Supposed to be 'soon', whatever that means..
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Re: Upcoming SVI Charter
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11/14/2017 01:42 PM
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List of Accomodations open on Vieques as of 11/14/17: ACCOMODATION Casa Amistad Isabel II generators email viequesamistad@aol.comLAZY JACKS Hostel Esperanza-Operational TROPICAL GUEST HOUSE on the north side. The have a generator that they run for a few hours in the morning and again all night. They also have functional Wifi when the generator is running. Ask whether they have water available as that situation is in flux. They are charging $60-75. Per room Best way to reach them is by email viequesgh@yahoo.comSEAGATE Seagate has 2 comfortable apartments, one that sleeps two and another that can sleep 6, that have a generator that runs a total of about 8 hour a few in the morning and again at night.They also have regular rooms that sleep 2-4 guests and hope to have a generator connected in the next few days. Text Kelly Lennon at 201-450-8238 HACIENDA TAMARINDO is actively hosting aid workers but still have a few extra rooms that can be booked. They have a cistern for water , a generator that runs 14 hours a day, mostly at night for the fans and early morning for hot showers. They have toast and coffee available in the morning. The best way at the moment to communicate is to email Linda in Vermont at lwvail@gmail.com she is in constant communication with Burr who is on site. ESPERANZA INN has clean rooms available and are awaiting a generator which should arrive soon. Lisa can receive texts at 787-435-2276 or she is checking emails daily esperanzainn@aol.comEL BLOK Esperanza - book by emailing Laine at lainegorman@elblok.com Restaurant open 6-9 for food/ 6-11 for drinks. Closed Sundays & Wednesdays CASA TORTUGA in Esperanza is currently hosting aid workers who come and go. They have a generator that they run from 7-11pm. The pool is clean and usable. They have cistern water. They are in the process of switching over to solar power for this coming winter. You can text/call the manager at 303-941-9851 HIX ISLAND HOUSE Solar power 24 hours a day. Hot water, outdoor showers, full kitchens, and best of all peace and quiet. Stop by or email us: Info@HixIslandHouse.comCOCO LOCO, Esperanza limited generator power -half price, for volunteers! www.cocolocoguesthouse.com
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Re: Upcoming SVI Charter
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11/14/2017 01:48 PM
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List of businesses open on Vieques as of 11/14/17:
All the Colmados are open as are both Morales supermarkets. The Vegetable stand on 997 is pretty well stocked. The Viequense Bakery in Isabel II is reopening. Salad lovers can rejoice, the vegetable truck from the big island was here at it usual location on 201 by the GE plant this week on Friday so we hope that continues.
Tsunami at the Wave Hotel is definitely up and fully operational with a full bar and good menu. They have water and a huge generator and they have WIFI . They are open at 11 am and serve food until 9PM and drinks until 11 pm. El Yate is open El CotoRito-open Subway is open at the same location as the Tsunami and is fully operational. Opens 6:30 am to 11PM Coqui Fire is serving a very nice lunch menu including Chili, Hamburgers, steak sandwiches, Burritos, fish etc. Wednesday thru Saturday from 11-3pm. They will be serving a full generous Thanksgiving dinner from 2-4pm on the 23rd, no reservations needed $30 Coqui Fire will also be hosting the Spam cook off sometime mid November.
Mar Azul is currently open Sunday afternoons and serving a yummy small bowl of Jumbalaya for $4 and of course their usual bar drinks. Kuhns has a lively crowd for happy hour most afternoons except Sunday from about 3-6pm.Buy your bottle of wine early the streets are pretty deserted after 6pm Williams Pizza is open Lighthouse Cafe is open Mama Mia’s opening thursday Auroras on Rt 201 is open with their regular menu 11-4 Chicken King is also open at 11 am until 4 Bigotes has taken over the space across from Morales supermarket. The make Quesadillas with pork, Churrasco or ground beef for $5. They have generous pork or Chicken Pinchos, Churrasco and Hamburgers and Cold beverages. They open 10 AM-5:30 PM Gran Parada is open Monday thru Saturday serving local food , at the intersection of RT 200 and 201 from 8AM to 2PM There are several food trucks operational including Rincon del Sabor, The pizza truck near the electric company office and others around the island. Bananas has repaired and rebuilt and is open Wednesday-Monday with a good variety of menu items. They are serving from 12-6pm El Blok open for dinner and drinks beginning November 4th. Drinks: 6pm-11pm. Dinner: 6pm-9pm. Updated menu, Wifi, and possible that credit cards will be accepted. Closed Sundays and Wednesdays. Lazy Jacks has been operating since Maria--hours?
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