Forums39
Topics38,731
Posts313,275
Members26,578
|
Most Online2,218 Jan 21st, 2020
|
|
32 registered members (deliveryskipper, richard4th, MKGrey, GeorgeC1, RebeccaTN, taraavo, BarbyandLeo, justsailing, Todd, BHK, bobsob, Jim_Laraine, JandIrene, Mikel, marybeth, lcote, NumberCruncher, louismcc, jbutah, ColoBoater, cbinparadise, Time Will Tell, bailau, ndfaninnc, 8 invisible),
1,201
guests, and 124
spiders. |
Key:
Admin,
Global Mod,
Mod
|
|
|
Re: Provisioning with Riteway?
[Re: Kupe]
#153275
01/22/2018 10:17 PM
01/22/2018 10:17 PM
|
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 1,674 Memphis, BVI, CT
RatmansWife
Traveler
|
Traveler
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 1,674
Memphis, BVI, CT
|
When you say provisioning, are you planning to order in advance and have it delivered, or do your own shopping? I was in the store last Monday and everything looked fresh. There were some gaps in supplies. There was Bombay Sapphire gin, but no Tangueray. Some shelves were quite bare. This is not Riteway’s fault. The containers are piled high in the port, and the government is struggling to process imports in a timely matter (that is being polite). You shouldn’t have trouble finding adequate groceries for your trip.
|
|
|
Re: Provisioning with Riteway?
[Re: RatmansWife]
#153338
01/23/2018 03:07 PM
01/23/2018 03:07 PM
|
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 191
Kupe
OP
Traveler
|
OP
Traveler
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 191
|
When you say provisioning, are you planning to order in advance and have it delivered, or do your own shopping? We've done it both ways over the years, and we're still trying to decide whether to have it delivered or head over there ourselves. We're staying the night before our charter at the Mariner Inn so we'll have time for a provisioning run if we don't wind up ordering. Sometimes it's nice to see the stuff and get fun last-minute ideas, but delivery sure is nice too! As for liquor, we've always used Caribbean Cellars. They always had the best selection of beer, wine, and liquor on Tortola and at much better prices than I'd found anywhere else- and they deliver. I had heard they were back up and running, but my emails to them are bouncing so I need to give them a call. Anyone here dealt with Caribbean Cellars recently?
|
|
|
Re: Provisioning with Riteway?
[Re: Kupe]
#153344
01/23/2018 04:48 PM
01/23/2018 04:48 PM
|
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 191
Kupe
OP
Traveler
|
OP
Traveler
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 191
|
Thanks Jlars- glad to hear confirmation that they are open. Caribbean Cellars used to have a location right near the Sunsail/Moorings base, but I'll have to ask them about that. We had a big group for our stay on Jost last summer and the price difference between Riteway and Caribbean cellars was pretty significant. Looking at both their websites right now and a 24-bottle case of Carib is $26.39 from Caribbean Cellars and $40.25 from Riteway. And we ordered a LOT of Carib! And my wife simply will not sail without her bubbly, and Riteway was a good bit more for sparkling wines.
Last edited by Kupe; 01/23/2018 04:51 PM.
|
|
|
Re: Provisioning with Riteway?
[Re: nysaills]
#153379
01/23/2018 08:57 PM
01/23/2018 08:57 PM
|
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 64 Ohio
Lumpy
Traveler
|
Traveler
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 64
Ohio
|
I am really interested in your post. We are going with MarineMax in April and they have just informed us that they will no longer be using Riteway and that Scrub Island will be doing their provisioning.
Tom S
|
|
|
Re: Provisioning with Riteway?
[Re: Lumpy]
#153380
01/23/2018 09:10 PM
01/23/2018 09:10 PM
|
Joined: Dec 2015
Posts: 61 San Antonio, TX
TreetopFlyer
Traveler
|
Traveler
Joined: Dec 2015
Posts: 61
San Antonio, TX
|
Lumpy, We're getting a Marine Max in June thru Virgin Island Sailing, but haven't heard anything about not being able to use Riteway for provisioning. Were you informed that you 'have' to use the Scrub Island store, or is it just preferred and Riteway is okay to use? If yes, will they let Riteway deliver? Thanks! I am really interested in your post. We are going with MarineMax in April and they have just informed us that they will no longer be using Riteway and that Scrub Island will be doing their provisioning.
Tom C.
|
|
|
Re: Provisioning with Riteway?
[Re: Kupe]
#153396
01/24/2018 08:07 AM
01/24/2018 08:07 AM
|
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 64 Ohio
Lumpy
Traveler
|
Traveler
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 64
Ohio
|
We were originally told that since they had moved to Scrub that they had arranged with Riteway to do provisioning. We could place out order with Riteway and it would be delivered and put on our boat. We received the following from Marine Max this week -- "Scrub will be doing the provisioning orders starting Feb 1. We are no longer using Riteway. Scrub will contact you directly with the order list about 1 months prior.. If you wish to still use Riteway you can go on their website and order http://www.rtwbvi.com/. However they will not deliver all the way to Scrub Island so you will have to coordinate with them to pick it up at Trellis Bay." They say the new plan will be finalized Feb 1. We are concerned are waiting to see what develops, I would like to hear from any one else chartering with Marine Max. I will keep you posted.
Tom S
|
|
|
Re: Provisioning with Riteway?
[Re: EllenS]
#153437
01/24/2018 04:36 PM
01/24/2018 04:36 PM
|
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 64 Ohio
Lumpy
Traveler
|
Traveler
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 64
Ohio
|
Thanks Ellen and Oscar1 for the info. Look forward to hearing how things go.
Hope you both have great trips!!
Tom S
|
|
|
Re: Provisioning with Riteway?
[Re: FRANKIE2]
#153670
01/26/2018 09:32 PM
01/26/2018 09:32 PM
|
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 191
Kupe
OP
Traveler
|
OP
Traveler
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 191
|
Just order online. They will deliver. Thanks Frankie. Yes, I have a longstanding online account with Riteway. This time just two of us so thought we'd head over ourselves and look for anything new or different from our usual provisioning list. We'll have some time to kill before our vessel-ready time.
|
|
|
Re: Provisioning with Riteway?
[Re: Kupe]
#154600
02/07/2018 07:48 PM
02/07/2018 07:48 PM
|
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 322 Hilton Head, SC
Steve27
Traveler
|
Traveler
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 322
Hilton Head, SC
|
Does Riteway deliver when you shop there? We have shopped at Bobby's and One World and they have both delivered with no problems to the Moorings.
Cruising the local waters here in SC and GA. Love the BVIs and miss the Tradewinds!
|
|
|
Re: Provisioning with Riteway?
[Re: Kupe]
#157702
03/27/2018 08:17 AM
03/27/2018 08:17 AM
|
Joined: Mar 2016
Posts: 251 Okla
ScurvyD
Traveler
|
Traveler
Joined: Mar 2016
Posts: 251
Okla
|
Our last charter they left our delivery on the boat, and we never saw them. We didn't order any cold items though. Our Tico delivery was left in the office.
I'd like to be a jelly fish, cause jelly fish don't pay rent.
|
|
|
|