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BoatyBall help
#199938
07/14/2019 09:25 AM
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I am unable to even sign up on the website. It just spins when I enter the info and press enter. The "send us a message" link also didn't work. Headed to the BVI in a few days and thought Id give it a try. So far not impressed. Thanks.
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Re: BoatyBall help
[Re: sail445]
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07/14/2019 09:38 PM
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What a load of Cr-p, Airlines are enough of a hassle why doesn’t everyone call their charter company and tell them to tell boaty ball to disappear. Who needs this Petty aggravation? I love Boatyball. The app works flawlessly. The few times I had an issue the customer service was spot on helpful.
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Re: BoatyBall help
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07/14/2019 10:53 PM
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sail445
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Re: BoatyBall help
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07/15/2019 05:59 AM
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Congratulations on your job Alec. You always said that you did not work at BB. I guess “we are working on “ unless you meant “they” implies you work there.
By the way, I hear that it’s quiet up at Anegada. May not be any reason to use boatyball if lots of fcfs is available.
When we pass through I will report back.
Last edited by warren460; 07/15/2019 06:01 AM.
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Re: BoatyBall help
[Re: sail445]
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07/15/2019 05:21 PM
07/15/2019 05:21 PM
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What a load of Cr-p, Airlines are enough of a hassle why doesn’t everyone call their charter company and tell them to tell boaty ball to disappear. Who needs this Petty aggravation? I spoken to Moorings previously and relayed I dont think this is good for either boaters and businesses that choose to use BB. The latter issue has to deal with the "boatyball hole" which mainly happens in the off season. As an example in Cane Garden right now at 5pm not one single boaty ball is reserved out of 10. Yet if you pull up the webcam you will see plenty of boats in the harbor presumably at FCFS balls. Why pay $10 more to be locked into times when you dont need to? Taking this further lets assume I wanted to go to CGB today. I could just watch the app and see if anything was reserved and then go in whenever and if I cant find an FCFS ball hop on a boaty ball as 2nd choice. So BB owners lose to non BB owners. In fact I am sure someone could go in and "squat" on a BB mooring right now and not be bothered as the fare collectors will skip over the BB balls.... Mainly my issue with BB has been the deceptive and disingenuous way it has been portrayed from the start...at some point I imagine it will catch up with BB from the businesses and when that happens maybe there will be change. Baaaaa
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Re: BoatyBall help
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#200075
07/15/2019 11:42 PM
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Is there an "App" for your phone or do you have to just log in on the web site and try and secure a ball from their web site? Thanks
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Re: BoatyBall help
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#200076
07/15/2019 11:47 PM
07/15/2019 11:47 PM
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The “app” term is a little misleading. The map interface is what our developers call a “progressive web based app” but it essentially means that the map interface is designed to be run off of a phone or mobile device. So in short there is no app in the App Store but you can save the interface to your home screen and it will function similarly to one.
Last edited by Alec Atteberry; 07/15/2019 11:47 PM.
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Re: BoatyBall help
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07/16/2019 08:41 AM
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So once again...the balls are owned by the local places on shore. There is nothing deceptive about it. Boatyball is simply facilitating reservation and payments for Anegada Reef Hotel, Leverick Bay, Rhymers, etc. I don't know why this can't be understood by so many. You are angry at the very establishments you want to patronize for setting up a mooring reservation system for it's guests. It seems you don’t get it. How about if they did the same with all the supermarkets you visit and you had to get up at 7:00am to purchase a parking reservation and then you decide to visit another market where you don’t have a reservation.
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Re: BoatyBall help
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#200119
07/16/2019 12:21 PM
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How about if they did the same with all the supermarkets you visit and you had to get up at 7:00am to purchase a parking reservation and then you decide to visit another market where you don’t have a reservation. That's a very good point I had never considered and it makes total sense now. I think if I had to pay $30 to park my $1m car in Tortola but I had the option to pick my spot for $10 extra, I'd make a reservation. If was driving around in a super expensive car that I also lived and cooked in but couldn't afford the extra $10, I would probably start growing my own vegetables. Thanks.
Last edited by JasonHelmbrecht; 07/16/2019 12:28 PM.
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Re: BoatyBall help
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07/16/2019 01:59 PM
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sail445
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How about if they did the same with all the supermarkets you visit and you had to get up at 7:00am to purchase a parking reservation and then you decide to visit another market where you don’t have a reservation. That's a very good point I had never considered and it makes total sense now. I think if I had to pay $30 to park my $1m car in Tortola but I had the option to pick my spot for $10 extra, I'd make a reservation. If was driving around in a super expensive car that I also lived and cooked in but couldn't afford the extra $10, I would probably start growing my own vegetables. Thanks. Does it really matter about the cost of the boat? not likely it’s about the nuisance of making more reservations without the ability to change it.
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Re: BoatyBall help
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07/16/2019 07:59 PM
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How about if they did the same with all the supermarkets you visit and you had to get up at 7:00am to purchase a parking reservation and then you decide to visit another market where you don’t have a reservation. That's a very good point I had never considered and it makes total sense now. I think if I had to pay $30 to park my $1m car in Tortola but I had the option to pick my spot for $10 extra, I'd make a reservation. If was driving around in a super expensive car that I also lived and cooked in but couldn't afford the extra $10, I would probably start growing my own vegetables. Thanks. This has to be my favorite response on this topic so far. If you are comfortable and happy with FCFS, then what's the beef? Oh yes, it reduces the overall pool of FCFS. Well then, it appears that most FCFS'ers are quite comfortable with anchoring, and also happy with the fact that anchoring is free. So what's the beef? Oh yes, some peeps might just want an alternative and perhaps the opportunity to stay on the water longer. Not cool, say the FCFS'ers! Oh, but what about the folks that will put vessels and passengers at harm in order to not lose out on that reservation fee? Feh - people have done stupid things before BoatyBall and will continue to do stupid things afterwards. BoatyBall doesn't encourage stupid anymore than it will fix it. I remain a proponent of it and hope to use it in our upcoming Spring 2020 trip.
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Re: BoatyBall help
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#200169
07/16/2019 08:45 PM
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Wes, I'll just ask if you are representing 1830 hrs as a legit time for arrival in a mooring field for bareboats. Does that work for North Sound and Anegada ? Most Charter contracts have agreement to be moored/anchored by a certain time. It is the responsibility of skipper to obey the agreement. I was not restricted by any agreement.
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Re: BoatyBall help
[Re: bailau]
#200211
07/17/2019 11:46 AM
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Posts: 3,359 Cane Garden Bay, Tortola
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Random question for you...is Sea Tiger decked out with Clemson motif? Yep. I see her quite often in Cane. My girlfriend has been waiting to see her under sail as she's a Clemson grad and is hoping to see the custom sail from our house some day!
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Re: BoatyBall help
[Re: fromaway3774]
#200248
07/17/2019 06:46 PM
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sail445
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How about if they did the same with all the supermarkets you visit and you had to get up at 7:00am to purchase a parking reservation and then you decide to visit another market where you don’t have a reservation. That's a very good point I had never considered and it makes total sense now. I think if I had to pay $30 to park my $1m car in Tortola but I had the option to pick my spot for $10 extra, I'd make a reservation. If was driving around in a super expensive car that I also lived and cooked in but couldn't afford the extra $10, I would probably start growing my own vegetables. Thanks. This has to be my favorite response on this topic so far. If you are comfortable and happy with FCFS, then what's the beef? Oh yes, it reduces the overall pool of FCFS. Well then, it appears that most FCFS'ers are quite comfortable with anchoring, and also happy with the fact that anchoring is free. So what's the beef? Oh yes, some peeps might just want an alternative and perhaps the opportunity to stay on the water longer. Not cool, say the FCFS'ers! Oh, but what about the folks that will put vessels and passengers at harm in order to not lose out on that reservation fee? Feh - people have done stupid things before BoatyBall and will continue to do stupid things afterwards. BoatyBall doesn't encourage stupid anymore than it will fix it. I remain a proponent of it and hope to use it in our upcoming Spring 2020 trip. At the second to last paragraph you mention people people have done stupid things before and will continue to do stupid things afterward... Would you like to elaborate on it?
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Re: BoatyBall help
[Re: bailau]
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07/17/2019 06:58 PM
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Wes-
Random question for you...is Sea Tiger decked out with Clemson motif? YES... My wife is a Clemson alum... also my son is recent grad. (I am not, but I am a Clemson fan). Happy Wife, Happy Life! FB: Sea TigerBVI... Have a new video to post (Drone view)
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Re: BoatyBall help
[Re: bailau]
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07/17/2019 07:00 PM
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Cool...we see that boat all the time down there and although not a grad of Clemson am still a fan which is tempered somewhat because my son is a Gamecock...:) We have taken Gamecocks with us... Sometimes we bring them back;-) (South Carolina University Gamecocks are in state rivalry of Clemson University Tigers).
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Re: BoatyBall help
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#200255
07/17/2019 08:33 PM
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I have been on the plane with Gamecocks. They made a lot of noise and wanted out of the bag. In fact one guy was so proud of one he took it out of the bag and showed it to us.
Was that you?
Jim Sailmoby II
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