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Re: Allow me to introduce myself!
[Re: BVIBoundCrew]
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12/15/2015 12:04 PM
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Welcome to TTOL, glad to have you <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Clapping.gif" alt="" />
I mostly lurk here myself and have gotten a wealth of info from the folks here.
We're less than 3 weeks to our land & sea trip <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/circle.gif" alt="" />, I think it's trip #10,,, can't wait to get back.
Are you in Charlotte?
Steve
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Re: Allow me to introduce myself!
[Re: SailorSteve]
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12/15/2015 12:23 PM
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Welcome Aboard! As you have already have found, TTOL is a great resource as well as a very diverse & knowledgeable community. I'm 6 weeks away from my next BVI adventure, counting the days... Good Luck & Cheers!
~Eric
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Re: Allow me to introduce myself!
[Re: ski2play]
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12/15/2015 01:19 PM
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WELCOME to this incredible community . We have brought several groups of newbies and will be bringing another couple in March.
June is a great time to go ....we will be there until June 8th , maybe we will see ya round?
Woukd be happy to share any insights or answer any questions if you think I can be of help.
Home from work today because of a huge nor'easter ....BVI dreamin <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" />
Kim
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Re: Allow me to introduce myself!
[Re: Twanger]
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12/15/2015 02:39 PM
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Twanger said: Looking forward to hear about your exploits!
If you take it easy, reef early, and avoid "get-there-itus" you should be fine with a green crew. It's worth avoiding docks if you REALLY can't trust them. They can be taught how to pick up a mooring in a day.
Best policy is to follow-up behind them and check every knot.
Have a great time! You'll be wanting to go back for 10 days next trip! This is my thought process exactly. Thanks Twanger. My first experience sailing the BVIs was a Moorings crewed trip aboard the Moorings 4800 Knot on Call with Capt. Nohan and Marli who are AWESOME people and were such an amazing crew. It was actually their first charter (Nohan was a delivery captain prior) and I believe they have moved up to a 5800, according to the Moorings site. Anyway, I grew up around boats and have a passion for the water but learned a great deal sailing with Capt. Nohan last year. He let us get involved in all aspects of planning, navigation, sailing, etc. and we covered a lot of territory so I have a decent idea of the spots I want to hit with my crew next year. More on that to follow!
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Re: Allow me to introduce myself!
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12/15/2015 02:45 PM
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Welcome!
There are several NC sailors on the board here
I ran into Suburban Dharma at a music gig one time!
Capndar Masters 50 GT Sail/Power/Towing 3rd generation sailor
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Re: Allow me to introduce myself!
[Re: Sandsailsun]
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12/15/2015 06:19 PM
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Sandsailsun said: Yup...and there is no such thing as detox either...it just keeps getting worse Sigh...isn't that the truth????
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Re: Allow me to introduce myself!
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12/15/2015 11:57 PM
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Cruised Barefoot R&C 46' June 2014 with a blue/green crew. My third as captn. Very nice boat without issues. Same Moorings/Sunsail base crew. Good folks and base. Others advice is right-on. Keep reading, keep asking questions. You'll get there.
Slow down, you can't do it all in only 5 days. Big reason to plan the next trip.
JPH I spent my money on booze, broads, and boats...the rest I wasted.
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Re: Allow me to introduce myself!
[Re: warren460]
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12/16/2015 12:30 PM
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warren460 said: So, if you only had 5 days on the water, where would you spend them? Cooper is very pretty if no swells, where else? Norman island and the Indians are also very special. I started thinking about this yesterday now that we are actually booked. Would love some help/suggestions. I am certainly weighing showing the crew the highlights versus "get-there-itus". Here is my FIRST pass at a ROUGH itinerary: Day 1- somewhere close; thinking Peter or Cooper. (spent night 1 in Peter last time. nice quiet place to get settled in) Day 2 - stop by the baths, snorkel and maybe have lunch there then onto North Sound for the night (visited Saba, Bitter End and Biras Creek last time so maybe we should check out Leverick?) Day 3 - this is the "flex" day. We'll be headed back west, and didn't visit Cane Garden Bay last time so I've penciled that in for night 3. Need help here. Day 4 - visit White Bay, JVD during the morning/lunch and then Great Harbour for the evening- could cab over to bubbly pool (?) Day 5 - Norman / Willy T (probably stop and snorkel the Indians/Caves. We missed the Indians last time b/c it was rough. We did dinghy over to the caves which was great) I'm trying to provide a good mix of sight seeing, sailing/boat time, relaxing and partying. And I fully understand that's VERY tough to do in a 5-day trip. There was just no way I could get people to commit to more time, and my work schedule will be tough too. We are all busy working young adults. Now I'll complicate all of this and say I am expecting a few other groups to join us. So this may all be for sport and we end up rafted up somewhere for 3 days which would be OK...I've seen a lot of the highlights and the #1 priority for me this trip is everyone having a good time. For the record, I wouldn't coordinate multiple boats making that loop I listed above. More of a "here's where we're going, see you there if you can make it" type of thing, if it works out that way.
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Re: Allow me to introduce myself! / Trip Planning
[Re: vytis104]
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12/17/2015 04:20 PM
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vytis104 said: If I may comment.
If you will have a group of boats I would start at Norman Island. Huge harbor with lots of moorings and a good chance you will all snuggle in together. If looking for quiet first night grab balls farther out. Hit the indians on the way for a high noon snorkel.
Then you can let the wind push your group in a direction.
RE: JVD....have your group take moorings in Great Harbor at JVD and walk to White bay. It is a killer walk (bring water and wear gym shoes) and treat yourself to one of the best views in the islands at the top of the hill. Pub crawl white bay. Taxi to Foxy's taboo....relax for a carib....walk to the bubbly pool...chill out...then taxi back to Great Harbor for Foxy's in the evening.
Leverick is pretty awesome. Mocko Jumbies and BBQ (Fridays I believe) are a real experience...but I would skip the slip. Even though it is the same price....its just not the same experience IMHO. Be sure to take a cruise around the harbor in your dink and glide under the giant Cats and Tri's all lit up at night.
The mistake I made the first time I went was to try to do too much. Everywhere you go will be incredible. Soak it in and worry about tomorrow when you wake up! Thanks for the advice. Why Norman over Peter night 1? And if we did that are you suggesting we go clockwise? I totally get the point about not trying to do too much but I would like to visit JVD and North Sound. I like that idea for JVD, sounds like a great day. We didn't get to go to Foxy's last time, we only cruised through Great Harbour. We spent the night over at Foxy's Taboo and did the Bubbly Pool hike and then spent the next morning in White Bay, which was definitely a highlight. Sad to hear Mic is no longer there. Keep the ideas coming!
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