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Bareboat chartering from St Thomas
#24551
01/06/2014 12:47 AM
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Hi Folks
We're planning a 2 week sail this summer and I wondering if its worthwhile sailing out of St Thomas instead of Tortola. We'd first explore St Johns, then loop counter clockwise along the BVIs (after checking in at customs of coarse). And then towards the end, looping counter clockwise around St Thomas.
Is there a good sailboat charter company in St Thomas? Are there anchorages in St Johns worth exploring, or should we ferry over to Tortola and focus on the BVIs? Are customs such a hassle that its not worth it?
It would be nice to start our charter in St Thomas since thats where we fly in to.
Cheers2u
"The great use of a life is to spend it for something that outlasts it."
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Re: Bareboat chartering from St Thomas
[Re: SailingDreams]
#24554
01/06/2014 08:42 AM
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Another local company is Island Yachts in Red Hook. They have a fleet of Island Packets that are very nice. Full disclosure: Skip and Andrea are friends of ours, but run a great operation. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Thumbsup.gif" alt="" />
[color:"red"]NUTMEG[/color] Today is the tomorrow you talked about yesterday.
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Re: Bareboat chartering from St Thomas
[Re: sail2wind]
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01/06/2014 02:15 PM
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Love CYOA. STJ is great but not great for eating out from the anchorages. Both Lamshur, Round Bay, Leinster, Francis Bay are some of our favorite stops. Island Yachts is also very reputable. Easy enough to pick up water and additional provisions at Sopers. I love getting off the plane and ready for a sleep aboard by 4 pm. Good restaurants in Frenchtown.
Rick Irishmist
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Re: Bareboat chartering from St Thomas
[Re: dalegoldy]
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01/06/2014 03:03 PM
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dalegoldy said: Highly recommend CYOA in STT. St. John is really nice. If you don't mind cooking on the boat there are some great bays on the south side that are beautiful and quiet. Lot's of hiking opportunities in the park as well from those bays. We did 2 weeks last year from STT to Anegada and back. Can't wait to do it again! +1 We usually charter from CYOA out of St. Thomas
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Re: Bareboat chartering from St Thomas
[Re: LocalSailor]
#24559
01/08/2014 12:14 AM
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Thanks folks. You've given me some great information. We're planning to book at cat so CYOA looks like our only choice. Looking forward to St John anchorages!
"The great use of a life is to spend it for something that outlasts it."
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Re: Bareboat chartering from St Thomas
[Re: Twanger]
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01/08/2014 05:20 PM
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Twanger said: It's worth a night in Leinster Bay on the north east shore. Nothing there but sun, sea, beach, and snorkeling. Totes. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Clapping.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Bareboat chartering from St Thomas
[Re: SailingDreams]
#24562
01/09/2014 07:55 AM
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Posts: 1,277 Saint Thomas, USVI
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SailingDreams said: Thanks folks. You've given me some great information. We're planning to book at cat so CYOA looks like our only choice. Looking forward to St John anchorages! So now that we have that out of the way do you have any specific questions about boats or cruising grounds. By the way I am part of the Management team at CYOA. Feel free to pm me here or email reservations at info@cyoacharters.com You also can check out our Facebook Page as well. You didn't say how many people you have or what size of boat you are interested in? Welcome to TTOL and CYOA Jay
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Re: Bareboat chartering from St Thomas
[Re: Twanger]
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01/09/2014 09:23 AM
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Does anyone know if their are any food/drink markets on St. Thomas that will deliver to compass point marina.
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Re: Bareboat chartering from St Thomas
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01/09/2014 09:57 AM
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Food Center supermarket is adjacent to Compass Point. You can actually dinghy very close to the market to transport your provisions or if you have a vehicle it's a 2 minute drive.
Tom
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Re: Bareboat chartering from St Thomas
[Re: TomC]
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01/09/2014 10:02 AM
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Thanx...But with only 2 of us going I was hoping to get the heavy stuff delivered (Beer,Wine,Booze,Water,Ect.)
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Re: Bareboat chartering from St Thomas
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01/19/2014 03:13 PM
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Hi Jay
There are two couples and 6 kids (very busy boat). We think the Bahai 46 would be a good fit.
Cheers2u
"The great use of a life is to spend it for something that outlasts it."
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Re: Bareboat chartering from St Thomas
[Re: SailingDreams]
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01/19/2014 07:31 PM
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Seems like a couple of years ago there was a Co. that was called Grocery Godess, that delivered. We loved the 46 Bahia, when we chartered.
Rick Irishmist
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Re: Bareboat chartering from St Thomas
[Re: irishmist]
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01/20/2014 07:25 AM
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irishmist said: We loved the 46 Bahia, when we chartered. I'm heading out on that boat, Miss Red, today with a group of your neighbors. Well, maybe not actually your neighbors... they are from SLC though. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" /> Looking forward to trying out the new main and jib.
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Re: Bareboat chartering from St Thomas
[Re: SailingDreams]
#24572
01/20/2014 07:57 AM
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Posts: 1,277 Saint Thomas, USVI
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SailingDreams said: Hi Jay
There are two couples and 6 kids (very busy boat). We think the Bahai 46 would be a good fit.
Cheers2u Ms Red is a good older boat. Great space for big groups to spread out in. I would talk to Kirsten about dates as she books up in the summer time because she is so family friendly. Jay
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