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Re: First Crew Charted boat
[Re: mcrowder0731]
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05/28/2018 06:18 PM
05/28/2018 06:18 PM
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Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 322 Hilton Head, SC
Steve27
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Well Happy Anniversary to start with in advance! You will find that cruising around any of the islands during July it is calm, unless there is a storm coming. You are in Hurricane Season during this time. We find May to be a great calm month to cruise in however I take it your Anniversary is in July. Things to consider is pack light!!! Whatever you pack throw half of it out of the suitcase. Dont forget bug spray though. As far as the best places to take a charter, is too many to list. You stated you are having a crew charter, the Captain I am sure will show you the top highlights on your trip. For things you must see and do....Do you Scuba Dive or snorkel? Wreck of the Rhone off Salt Island is great for both. The Baths on Virgin Gorda along with the Caves at Norman Island. Caves you snorkel into and its not some cave where you will get lost but really beautiful inside. (Bring a Dive Light to shine on the walls) Our favorite spot is White Bay Jost Van Dyke. Of course you have to visit Foxy's Bar in Great Harbor Jost Van Dyke. The best thing I can say is research or read up about the BVIs and see what sparks your interest. If you want a world class beach to just chill at then Anegada is the place. Its all about what interest you the most.
Cruising the local waters here in SC and GA. Love the BVIs and miss the Tradewinds!
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Re: First Crew Charted boat
[Re: mcrowder0731]
#161968
05/28/2018 07:24 PM
05/28/2018 07:24 PM
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Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 1,423 New Jersey, USA
DanS
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I am very susceptible to sea sickness -- at least one time on a dive boat I was pretty much wishing for death. I’ve never been sea sick in the BVI. A few things to keep in mind: - The SFD channel in the BVI is relatively protected. You can get some decent size waves/swells, but often for just a relatively short time until you can get into the lee of one of the islands.
- The motion of a boat cutting through the waves at a good clip is (in my experience) relatively easy to take. It’s when you’re stationary or moving slowly, and rocking back and forth that things get really bad.
- Remember to keep your eyes on the horizon or something else off the boat. When you look at something close to you on the boat, your brain gets conflicting messages from your eyes and your balance mechanism. This is not 100% of what causes sea sickness, but it’s a big part of it.
- When it’s just the two of you on the boat, you’re in charge! The islands of the BVI are close together, and if you don’t feel well you can generally duck in somewhere pretty quickly. Not like a dive boat or fishing boat where you’re trapped out there until a predetermined time.
- We prefer to spend our nights in very protected places where we don’t get rocked. There are plenty of those to choose from in the BVI. Others like to be rocked to sleep, and make different choices.
Hope this alleviates some of your concern! Dan
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Re: First Crew Charted boat
[Re: mcrowder0731]
#161977
05/28/2018 10:07 PM
05/28/2018 10:07 PM
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Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 5,720 Massachusetts
maytrix
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I'll answer #1, but will leave the others to those that have been more recently. Sadly we're coming up on 2 years this fall since our last trip. Hoping to plan one soon though!
Don't take any chances with sea sickness. See your Dr before the trip and get the patch. They'll have you try it before the trip just so you can see if you have any side effects. Everyone that we know that has used it has never had a problem. And we have friends that get sea sick just looking at the water and they had a blast in rough seas with the boat bouncing up and down in the waves!
Matt
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Re: First Crew Charted boat
[Re: mcrowder0731]
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05/29/2018 12:14 PM
05/29/2018 12:14 PM
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Posts: 229 West Chester, PA
ligot
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I highly recommend Bonine to our crews. I can get motion sick and once you get it, it's hard to get rid of quickly so I try to stay ahead of it.
Bonine is over the counter, cheap with no or very little side effects. Not like Dramamine that will make you drowsy. I start the day before the trip and take one everyday when I wake up whether I think I'll need it or not. Have not had an issue since I started doing that.
S/V Tortuga Lagoon 46
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