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Re: BVI Bound
[Re: VirginGordaResident]
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05/26/2021 10:22 AM
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TMM does indeed allow boats to come up to Oil Nut Bay. We maintain the channel between Saba and BEYC and it's very well marked. I attached an approach map here for easy reference.
We advise any boat who has a draft of 6' or less that they are perfectly safe to come through that channel regardless of tide. We have 11 mooring balls ($30/night) as well as transient dock slips available ($2/ft). Full 2021 rate sheet attached as well.
Nova (the restaurant at the marina) is currently only open on Saturdays and Sundays, but if you are here during the week we will accommodate you at The Beach Club. Pretty cool deal right now as normally it is $95/person for a day pass to The Beach Club!
I'd highly recommend coming up and checking it out now as next season I imagine the day pass rate will be back in place.
-Dobbs
Thanks for this reply! Awesome information and I'm certain we will take advantage in July this year while there. Looking forward to it....
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Re: BVI Bound
[Re: xrayman67]
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05/26/2021 08:22 PM
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Nibj, if you were on Seaborne yesterday, we were on the same flight. Got released from quarantine after only 22 1/2 hours! Returned our monitor to the airport this evening. Paid Aragorn for lots of vegetables and fresh caught tuna, which is excellent. It’s very quiet. Full Moon party is only the market, everyone else appears closed.
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Re: BVI Bound
[Re: Nanchip]
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05/27/2021 09:22 AM
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Not sure About the full moon party elsewhere, but I do know that Cane Garden bay is a fun place to be tonight. “Paradise Bar & restaurant” in particular would be my go to, the food, atmosphere and service were all outstanding. Bar swings, bonfire and Lighted kayaks paddling around the bay all made for the perfect evening.
It was a good night at Paradise. I was sitting at one of the picnic tables having dinner. Were you at the table right in front of the sign?
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Re: BVI Bound
[Re: xrayman67]
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05/27/2021 06:17 PM
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Trellis Bay full moon party was a bust. Maybe we are early nighters! Received our USVI entry approvals 36 hours after entry. Positive antibody test.
Last edited by xrayman67; 05/27/2021 06:31 PM.
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Re: BVI Bound
[Re: xrayman67]
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05/28/2021 06:53 AM
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Nibj
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Thanks for the info on Lee bay, maybe we will try again later in the trip. It is a lovely spot.
All I can say about the balls at marina cay is that both boats are still here this morning!
Last edited by Nibj; 05/28/2021 06:54 AM. Reason: Comment and spell check
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Re: BVI Bound
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05/28/2021 09:19 AM
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So are the balls at Marina Cay in good shape?
I tried to call Moor Secure to find out if they are maintaining the balls at MC. No luck calling from the US. Maybe someone local can check. The number is 284-494-4488. If the balls are not being maintained I would not use them unless you can go down and inspect the bottom shackle. If unmaintained those shackles might be about done! G
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Re: BVI Bound
[Re: xrayman67]
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05/28/2021 09:26 PM
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Trellis Bay filled up 2 nights ago. Several boats had to go to Marina Cay. That said, Full moon party was a no go. We did have a great dinner at Loose Mongoose! We have had no problems getting mooring ball anywhere, but we arrived at anchorages plenty early each day.
Last edited by xrayman67; 05/28/2021 09:57 PM.
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Re: BVI Bound
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05/30/2021 08:07 AM
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Nibj
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Love the new buoy system into the mooring field at Anegada. According to my Navionics map one red buoy is missing on the way in, but there are two new pairs of red and green buoys guiding into the mooring field. Takes any guesswork out of the arrival.
Great dinner at Anegada Beach Club. They have a free shuttle from the Lobster Trap on the mooring field. Very friendly and helpful.
Last edited by Nibj; 05/30/2021 08:26 AM. Reason: Added info about buoys
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Re: BVI Bound
[Re: xrayman67]
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05/31/2021 04:48 PM
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Back home yesterday via ferry to STT then air to ATL. Used a positive Covid antibody test from CVS for USVI travel authorization. I will post a trip report in the next few days. We had a great trip and are looking forward to returning to BVI again!
Last edited by xrayman67; 05/31/2021 04:49 PM.
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Re: BVI Bound
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05/31/2021 05:23 PM
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Glad to hear it, looking forward to reading the trip report!
M4000 "Lio Kai"
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