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Re: How's the sailing on the south side of the islands
[Re: jboothe]
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04/07/2016 10:03 AM
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jboothe said: I have sailed the south side fishing the south drop. The day we fished there it was definitely more sporty than the channel but certainly wasn't bad. The forecast was about what StormJib showed. Waves were 4-6 with a few bigger ones mixed in. Just keep in mind that it is more the dominant period that makes it rough. 4-6 with a 10 second period is nothing like 4-6 with with less distance between the waves. But did you catch any fish?
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Re: How's the sailing on the south side of the islands
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04/07/2016 10:13 AM
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We've done the south side many times. Swell + chop is not fun, so we check the weather first and turn back if things are too frisky. But we've had days, including in January, where it was very calm and a relaxed sail. The sail from Coral Bay, St. John to North Sound, Virgin Gorda last January was particularly nice. We head out to the south drop and fish on the way and have gotten bonita, mackerel and barracuda.
Cheers, RickG
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Re: How's the sailing on the south side of the islands
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04/07/2016 10:18 AM
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Orange_Burst said:jboothe said: I have sailed the south side fishing the south drop. The day we fished there it was definitely more sporty than the channel but certainly wasn't bad. The forecast was about what StormJib showed. Waves were 4-6 with a few bigger ones mixed in. Just keep in mind that it is more the dominant period that makes it rough. 4-6 with a 10 second period is nothing like 4-6 with with less distance between the waves. But did you catch any fish? Unfortunately not that day. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Sad.gif" alt="" /> But later in the week when we were leaving Anegada, we went North for a while and caught two really nice 8-10lb yellow fin tuna. Those were absolutely FANTASTIC grill later that day at Diamond Cay!
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Re: How's the sailing on the south side of the islands
[Re: rstevens]
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04/07/2016 12:19 PM
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rstevens said: while the waves are several feet over their head while sitting in the cockpit. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Yikes.gif" alt="" />No thank you!
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