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Re: Very Good News for Yachting in the BVI with New Protocols
[Re: GeorgeC1]
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11/19/2020 09:47 AM
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I considered trying to restart my canceled Dec trip but we are less than two weeks out and still don’t know the rules. That is a failure on the BVI government. How hard is it to give a firm time for release from quarantine and publish the anchorages allowed. How hard is it to say if you can swim, snorkel and scuba dive? Take a look at my link above from the Tourist Board. The SteerCo videos address most of these. Quarantine release - after test results on morning of Day 4 with arrival day being Day 0. Most likely morning of Day 5. Swim - yes, within 30 feet of boat Snorkel - yes, within 30 feet of boat (which is mostly a no) Dive - probably not due to 30 foot restriction Anchorages - official list not released but SleepyChef indicated everywhere was fair game (see post above from 11/17)
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Re: Very Good News for Yachting in the BVI with New Protocols
[Re: Brent]
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11/19/2020 11:17 AM
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I need to understand something. I assume the bracelet communicates with the smartphone. If the smartphone is in a villa or on a yacht. How far can the bracelet communicate with the smartphone ? What happens if the smartphone is turned off. Can the bracelet determine where you are if you are in the water with a scuba tank? I understand that a resort allows folks to move about the entire resort. Thinking of Oil Nut Bay maybe a mile or so. How does that work?
How does the bracelet work in a villa. I have about 1/2 mile of land can I move about on the land? Or in the water? Thanks
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Re: Very Good News for Yachting in the BVI with New Protocols
[Re: Brent]
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11/19/2020 12:25 PM
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From my personal experience 2 weeks ago: I arrived through a private IslandBirds charter from San Juan on a Friday afternoon. I was then taxied from Beef Island to Peebles to get tested because the testing facility at the airport was not ready (and based upon the construction progress, I don't see how it will be ready by December 1st). I will say, the testing at Peebles was incredibly efficient and fast. Granted, there was only 7 of us and not 50 or however many would be on a larger flight. But they had the 7 of us in, tested and out in 15 minutes flat.
I then had a 4 day quarantine where I was not allowed to leave the quarantine residence. On the morning of Day 4 (which was Tuesday. So Saturday Day 1, Sunday Day 2, Monday Day 3, Tuesday Day 4) I went and got my Day 4 Test at the Clinic on VG at 10:30am.
I received my all-clear release certificate at noon on Wednesday (Day 5) and am now free to move about the territory.
There was no mention at all of any bracelet or tracking app and there has been no mention of any tracking bracelet or smartphone for anyone else (who I have talked to) who has entered through the Beef Island airport since I did.
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Re: Very Good News for Yachting in the BVI with New Protocols
[Re: VirginGordaResident]
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11/19/2020 12:30 PM
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JasonHelmbrecht
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From my personal experience 2 weeks ago: I arrived through a private IslandBirds charter from San Juan on a Friday afternoon. I was then taxied from Beef Island to Peebles to get tested because the testing facility at the airport was not ready (and based upon the construction progress, I don't see how it will be ready by December 1st). I will say, the testing at Peebles was incredibly efficient and fast. Granted, there was only 7 of us and not 50 or however many would be on a larger flight. But they had the 7 of us in, tested and out in 15 minutes flat.
I then had a 4 day quarantine where I was not allowed to leave the quarantine residence. On the morning of Day 4 (which was Tuesday. So Saturday Day 1, Sunday Day 2, Monday Day 3, Tuesday Day 4) I went and got my Day 4 Test at the Clinic on VG at 10:30am.
I received my all-clear release certificate at noon on Wednesday (Day 5) and am now free to move about the territory.
There was no mention at all of any bracelet or tracking app and there has been no mention of any tracking bracelet or smartphone for anyone else (who I have talked to) who has entered through the Beef Island airport since I did. Great information. How did you get to VG after your test at Peebles?
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Re: Very Good News for Yachting in the BVI with New Protocols
[Re: JasonHelmbrecht]
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11/19/2020 01:54 PM
11/19/2020 01:54 PM
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Government approved transport. Which ended up being a 40ft cigarette boat with twin racing 300 mercury's on the back lol. Tbh I was a little surprised the boat stopped on VG and didn't just keep going to St. Maarteen....
I throughly enjoyed the ride, but I don't know if all tourists visiting the BVI would feel the same way.
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Re: Very Good News for Yachting in the BVI with New Protocols
[Re: VirginGordaResident]
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11/19/2020 02:05 PM
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Government approved transport. Which ended up being a 40ft cigarette boat with twin racing 300 mercury's on the back lol. Tbh I was a little surprised the boat stopped on VG and didn't just keep going to St. Maarteen....
I throughly enjoyed the ride, but I don't know if all tourists visiting the BVI would feel the same way. LOL. That is awesome! It sounds like the government has already started the new protocols for arriving residents... Great news for you instead of the 14 day quarantine!
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Re: Very Good News for Yachting in the BVI with New Protocols
[Re: JasonHelmbrecht]
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11/19/2020 04:56 PM
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That is good news - just lost out on a two month rental due to fears about landing in EIS vrs VG and all the testing.
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Re: Very Good News for Yachting in the BVI with New Protocols
[Re: JasonHelmbrecht]
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11/20/2020 12:48 PM
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So the smartphone needs cellular connection(or does it need internet connection) not just Wifi. I just use WiFi in the BVI and do not have a cell connection. or does the smartphone remember where you were and send the information out when it connects to the internet. A large part of my property has no cell connection, out of range of tower. Then what.
Does every person have to have a separate smartphone in a guest group. So 8 adults and 4 children, all need smartphones and connections?
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Re: Very Good News for Yachting in the BVI with New Protocols
[Re: tpcook]
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11/20/2020 01:58 PM
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So the smartphone needs cellular connection(or does it need internet connection) not just Wifi. I just use WiFi in the BVI and do not have a cell connection. or does the smartphone remember where you were and send the information out when it connects to the internet. A large part of my property has no cell connection, out of range of tower. Then what.
Does every person have to have a separate smartphone in a guest group. So 8 adults and 4 children, all need smartphones and connections? Yes, everyone needs their own smartphone, app, and bracelet. I can't find the reference but in one of the press conferences, it was mentioned a wifi connection is enough and the phone will store location data when it is offline and update when reconnected.
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