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Caribbean Sail 2022
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When:
USVI: Tue 4/12/22 through Sat 4/16/22
BVI: Sat 4/16/22 through Sat 4/23/22
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Where:
U.S. Virgin Islands: A few days of hannging on beaches and such before our charter.
British Virgin Islands: This combines ease of arranging, lots of boat choices, and of course warm water, warm air, great snorkeling/diving, calm waters, leisurely sails, and rum.
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Boat Cost:
Moorings:
charged us $37,675.50 for the boat, 3-man crew, and two 2-man kayaks. That came out to $3,767.50 per person and is paid in full.
Gratuity will likely be around $750 per person as well (15-20% gratuity is common and customary.)
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Details from Moorings:
What's included:
What our charter includes.
Food & Beverages:
We will review the menu with them before we arrive. They can accommodate whatever we wish.
They expect us to eat ashore twice. I’m sure they have rum. We might have to ask for our favorite tequila.
Crew Profile:
Visit Moorings crew profile page,
then scroll down to 5800 Master section and look for our boat Promiscuous.
Sample Itinerary:
a 7 day sample itinerary.
Weather:
Cruising conditions, Air, Water.
Travel Info:
Covid, Locations, Check-in, Check-out.
Base Guide:
Information about the marina and crusing grounds.
Top 5 Mooring Locations:
Willy T’s, The Indians, The Soggy Dollar, The Baths, and The Bitter End.
What to pack:
Pack lightly. Here are some suggestions.
A local’s guide to BVI:
Some ideas to consider.
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Flights most of us are taking:
Outbound (part 1): Delta Flight 300 Depart SFO Monday 4/11 10:15pm Arrive NYC Tuesday 4/12 6:48am
Outbound (part 2): Delta Flight 1547 Depart NYC Tuesday 4/12 8:30am Arrive STT Tuesday 4/12 12:25pm.
Return (part 1): Delta Flight 1424 Depart STT Saturday 4/23 2:40pm Arrive ATL Saturday 4/23 6:50pm.
Return (part 2): Delta Flight 710 Depart ATL Saturday 4/23 9:19pm Arrive SFO Saturday 4/23 11:40pm.
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USVI Lodging:
We have a 3000 square foot, five bedroom villa with a beautiful deck and pool for our USVI stay at a house in the
Tabor and Harmony Estates
See picture below.
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Water Taxi and Travel Between USVI and BVI:
Water Taxi:
$660 per couple, paid in advance with credit cards.
You may see these charges appear soon.
Island Times uses modern fast boats. They provide beers on the water taxi.
Water Taxi Times:
Sat 4/16 9:30 am pickup Red Hook, Sat 4/16 11:30 am arrive Moorings, Sat 4/23 10:30 am pickup Moorings, Sat 4/23 12:30 pm arrive Red Hook.
Customs Documentation Processing:
$240 per couple to be paid in CASH to the boat captain.
Land Taxi:
$38 per couple to be paid in CASH to the taxi driver.
Total cost per couple:
$938
Gratuities:
not included and are about 15% of the per person service.
If you have more experience with gratuities please let the group know.
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Covid:
Arriving in BVI:
To expedite the customs, immigration and COVID 19 screening process we ask that you provide us with
a copy of your passport information and vaccination cards
for each person in your party at least 72 hours prior to your trip.
Testing for BVI:
Since we are all fully vaccinated, we must either have a negative PCR test within 48 hours of arrival,
or pre-register for a rapid test upon arrival at West End Ferry Terminal.
Returning to USVI:
complete the USVI travel portal USVI | COVID-19 Traveler Screening Tool
CDC Guidelines:
View the latest here
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Places to see in USVI St. Thomas (according to AJ):
Magens Bay: is an obvious choice. Beautiful beach with USFS protections, so it stays nice.
Sapphire beach: is also nice. There is a big resort/bar there and the beach is public (like all beaches in USVI)
Coki beach: is more of a local beach but a good place to pick up pot if you are into that sort of thing.
Scuba: I recommend the Coki Dive Center.
You can let Peter know I sent you.
He has shore dives that are super inexpensive and cool and also offers excursions.
Calf and Cow was my favorite boat dive.
Groceries:
Moe's in red hook is your best bet and where you are most likely to find food you "recognize".
Otherwise, you are at the mercy of what is in stock.
There is also one down town but that will depend on where the VRBO is.
Cruise: Depending on your schedule, there is a Sunday Funday Cruze that happens out of Bolongo Bay.
We did this at least 3 times while we were there.
Lots of fun because it mingles with new people....
Notable Restaurant: All you can eat shrimp night on Thursdays at Mims seaside Bistro
Gringos: is also on St Thomas
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Places to see in BVI (according to AJ):
White bay on Jost Van Dyke: This place is what dreams are made of.
- Get a Boom Boom Bushwacker from Soggy Dollar or One love if you would like some mushroom therapy...
- Our friend owns Hendo's Hideout which we loved. If you happen to go and see Aaron Henderson, please say hello from Heather and I.
The Baths: on Virgin Gorda are a must see. Kind of remarkable to walk through some really cool geological features.
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Places to see in USVI St. John if we go there (according to AJ):
Maho Bay Beach: the best snorkeling with turtles that you will find.
So many turtles!
Bring your own gear or rent in the cruz bay area before heading over to this beach in a cab.
There is a little island style cafe in the area but definitely more remote.
Honeymoon Beach:
A nice little walk from Cruz bay and the quintessential white sand beach.
Cinnamon Bay Trail/Ruins:
Pretty cools old ruins.
Check for the Rum Bay tree and pick a few leaves.
(Dark green colored waxy leaf that is super fragrant when crushed.)
Reef bay: has a loop that is awesome but not for the faint of heart, if you are up for a more ambitious hike
Cocktails and Ceviche: The Longboard
Gringos Mexican Food: very yummy
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Other:
Hotels on Tortola,
John & Anne's Insurance
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Google Group:
site and mail
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Dropbox:
click here
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