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Re: Nov.10th trip
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toast
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Nov 4th for me so I too hope to make it and if I do then you are in!!!
That trip is rescheduled from July....headed to St John thursday as I could not wait .......
Last edited by toast; 08/02/2020 06:26 AM.
Toast.......to Life; White Bay...heaven on earth. Diane
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Re: Nov.10th trip
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08/02/2020 08:49 AM
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Our May trip was postponed to November 14th, however we are chartering out of St Thomas so we are making an alternate USVI only itinerary.
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways - beer in hand - body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming, "WOO HOO, What a Ride!"
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Re: Nov.10th trip
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We have our boat reserved for November 10 as well.
M4000 "Lio Kai"
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Re: Nov.10th trip
[Re: Bamaboy]
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08/02/2020 10:36 AM
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I'm glad y'all or so optimistic! I have a trip planned in mid-October and November. I'm just not convinced that the BVI is going to let US tourists into their territory given how guarded they have been. Or it will take a negative pre-flight test and a repeat test upon arrival and some other crazy restrictions. I very much hope that I am wrong.
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Re: Nov.10th trip
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08/02/2020 11:41 AM
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And the possibility exists for a negative PCR test before departure followed by a false positive rapid test on arrival. Then what happens?
2 weeks quarantine?
Warren S/V Scuba Doo Lagoon 50 (winner of best crewed yacht under 55 feet at the St. Thomas crewed yacht boat show) and Lagoon 450, (both part of the Charter Caribe fleet (all inclusive charters) -St Thomas USVI https://chartercaribe.com/charters/ ).
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Re: Nov.10th trip
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08/03/2020 08:58 AM
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Ahoy Captains, Please consider, the BVI Gov deliberately and specifically did NOT say anything about restricting Tourists. This May be about Domestic Politics, not Travel or Medicine. The BVI Gov has recently and very aggressively limited the renewal of Labor Permits, perhaps to address the recent increase in unemployment among the ‘Belonger’ population, since the emergence of the Pandemic. https://bvi.gov.vg/media-centre/labour-department-covid-19-update-work-permit-renewalshttps://bvi.org/labour-department-n...ermit-applications-till-july-31-bvi-newshttps://bvinews.com/effective-immed...quirements-needed-to-renew-work-permits/ https://caribbeanbusinessreport.com/news/bvi-govt-urges-foreigners-without-jobs-to-leave/Many countries have reacted to the financial effects of the Pandemic to put limits on Immigration, Work Permits, Student Visas, etc., to improve employment, education, and economic opportunities for voting ‘Belongers’. And – https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-53632043 Fair Winds, Brent from The Captains Compass
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Re: Nov.10th trip
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08/03/2020 10:09 AM
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Nov 4th for me so I too hope to make it and if I do then you are in!!!
That trip is rescheduled from July....headed to St John thursday as I could not wait ....... Not sure if you're sailing or land based but keep an eye out for Tortuga and say hi! Dave
S/V Tortuga Lagoon 46
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Re: Nov.10th trip
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08/03/2020 11:42 AM
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Dave, this trip I am land based but will be snorkeling every chance i get. Francis and turtles are one of my favorite spots.
Toast.......to Life; White Bay...heaven on earth. Diane
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Re: Nov.10th trip
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08/04/2020 06:25 AM
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Keep in mind if you are coming from the US a quarantine is in effect in France and they recommend essential travel only even for locals. A surprising number of US arrivals are not aware of this.
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Re: Nov.10th trip
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This is going to get more and more interesting as we go.... We have flights booked in/out of STT, where we can actually GO with a negative COVID test. However.....our rescheduled May trip for November is on a boat out of Tortola....chances are pretty good I'm not going to be able to change the flights yet AGAIN without it costing.... I feel like by the time we're actually able to get on a boat out of the BVI? We'll have moved our own boat to St. Thomas.... 
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Re: Nov.10th trip
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08/05/2020 02:29 PM
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And now my challenge is trying to get the rest of the crew to cough up the balance of our charter by September 20 with no confirmed entry date in sight. Quality problems, I know.... I seem to be seeing advertising that there are licensed captains that will re-locate a boat, say from Road Town to Red Hook, or to Cruz Bay. Might be a paperwork PITA, but you are hardly a charter company newbie, Bridget.
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Re: Nov.10th trip
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One of the Captains that does this service is coming in tonight for dinner I can ask him for a quote if you want a ball park figure?
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