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Re: Anegada: Kelly vs Sherwin? Tour question too.
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05/08/2019 08:41 AM
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I have agree with bailau. Sherwin is newer than Kelly. So Kelly has the reviews. Personally I don't think will will go wrong with either. Cow Wreck is a great beach for the bar scene and swimming. Not so much for snorkeling. Loblolly and especially Flash of Beauty are great snorkeling spots. I second the advice of the noodles. If at FOB you have to have their Bushwhacker. Best on the island. And if hungry, definitely the roti there as well.
I recommend doing the land tour yourself. Call Dean Wheatley (284-544-3703) to rent a vehicle. He will meet you at the dock. Great guy with lots of island knowledge.
Have a great time. We will be there in just a few days!!
Go Irish!!
Bill
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Re: Anegada: Kelly vs Sherwin? Tour question too.
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05/08/2019 09:37 AM
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Thank you for the advice. The boys are all water polo players and surfers so they would laugh at the idea that needed floatation assistance. The moms on the other hand would never scoff at the some added help.
Looking forward to hearing about your trip once you are back.
I hear you...my kids are competitive swimmers. Yet in the middle of the ocean on a reef with potentially strong currents and no lifeguards they have noodles...plus as they get separated they are easier to spot.. Not to mention Kelly has beer on the boat and boats don't t have meaningful shade. You can leave noodles in boat. +1 for the wives...😁
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Re: Anegada: Kelly vs Sherwin? Tour question too.
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05/08/2019 05:53 PM
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Peter, janeoc stated beginning of August. I have to assume the same applies that some places will be closed. I totally missed that part of the post. Most shut down for August and September, correct?
See you in a few days sir!!
Go Irish!!
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Re: Anegada: Kelly vs Sherwin? Tour question too.
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05/08/2019 09:11 PM
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I missed beg I thought mis spelling of end , but no everything will be open beginning of August, well except Lobster season, mid August onwards places begin to shut down
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Re: Anegada: Kelly vs Sherwin? Tour question too.
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07/21/2019 09:02 AM
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Kelly is better reached by facebook or text.... https://www.facebook.com/AnegadaTours/My commentary re:Kelly is above and still valid IMHO. If only in Anegada for a day and haven't been before and will snorkel elsewhere in the islands I might suggest rent a jeep or take taxi and go to Flash of beauty in the AM to snorkel and skip boat tour. Those that dont want to snorkel can be dropped off at Loblolly (you can also snorkel there). Those that snorkel can walk to Loblolly after snorkling and meet up. In the afternoon take the car to Cow Wreck Beach and enjoy the sunset at my favorite bar at the end of the world All IMHO
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Re: Anegada: Kelly vs Sherwin? Tour question too.
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07/21/2019 12:08 PM
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I’m in the Sherwin camp only because I have never gone out with Kelly. sleepychef’s comment would concern me. But as bailau says, he had a great time with Kelly. I also concur with bailau on skipping the land tour and follow his lead. Rent your vehicle from Dean Wheatley (284-544-3703 or dwjeep@hotmail.com).
Go Irish!!
Bill
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Re: Anegada: Kelly vs Sherwin? Tour question too.
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07/21/2019 01:12 PM
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Thanks all. Just to confirm, I am considering a 1/2 day boat tour with Kelly or Sherwin OR a DIY land tour. I am not considering a guided land tour. Snorkeling is a big consideration.
Anyone know if Horseshoe Reef is reachable by land?
Also, which place has the lobster dinner right on the beach? Was there the last time and don't recall which restaurant....
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Re: Anegada: Kelly vs Sherwin? Tour question too.
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07/22/2019 12:15 PM
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First time out with Sherwin in May this year.
1. On-time departure - check 2. Trip to Conch mound - check 3. Flamingos on the eastern shore - check 4. Snorkel on the horseshoe reef - check 5. Dive for conchs - check 5. Get conch out of shell lesson - check 6. Best fresh conch ceviche ever - double check (Sherwin's secret recipe) 7. 2nd trip to conch mound to deposit our empty conch shells. - check
Will we use Shewin again - double check
Chuck W.
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Re: Anegada: Kelly vs Sherwin? Tour question too.
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09/25/2019 04:55 PM
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We're on Anegada in November and have inquired with Kelly about a day tour for 6 adults. He's requesting the payment up front, I'm always leery of sending that much money. I presume he then wouldn't cancel on us as someone had previously posted that he had done?...
"We lost our corkscrew and were compelled to live on food and water for several days. ~W.C. Fields"
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Re: Anegada: Kelly vs Sherwin? Tour question too.
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He's requesting the payment up front, I'm always leery of sending that much money. I presume he then wouldn't cancel on us as someone had previously posted that he had done?... Definitely would not want to pay in full way ahead. Perhaps a $100-200 deposit for group would be reasonable.
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Re: Anegada: Kelly vs Sherwin? Tour question too.
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What ever happened to Garfield? It's been a few years, but we did the tour with him on several occasions. We always enjoyed him.
Noel Hall "It is humbling indeed, to discover my own opinion is only correct less than 50% of the time." www.noelhall.com
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