[C320-list] Chartering in the Carribean

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I also recommend Drake's anchorage in the North Sound (probably my favorite
area). We've also anchored near Saba Rock (off Prickly Pear I think) and
that was fun, you can easily take the dinghy over to Saba Rock for the
evening. Don't forget to leave at least some lights on your boat (mast light
etc.) so you can find it again in the dark - all of those anchored boats
look very much alike in the dark, especially if you have a few Pain Killers
in you...

Note that the Baths are always very busy; I suggest going there early in the
morning before the cruise ships get in.

If you can go to Anegada I recommend it, especially Loblolly Bay. You have
to take a "taxi" (i.e. truck) to get over there but the beach and snorkeling
are spectacular, and the lobster is excellent. The entrance to Anegada is
difficult and you usually need to anchor (not many mooring balls) but I love
it there. Completely different than the other islands (it is a coral island,
very flat). The people at the Reef Hotel (where the anchorage is) are very
nice too.

Here is a website with a lot of good comments on sailing the BVI 
http://catamaransailing.com/Caribbean/bvinotes.htm

Time to start planning another trip, I think.

Joan
#90 Persistence

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of jim brown
Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2008 9:06 AM
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Subject: Re: [C320-list] Chartering in the Carribean

We've chartered in the BVI since the late 70's. A lot
more crowded now that then but still a great place to
visit and sail. We have used Moorings and Sunsail
which I think are now under the same ownership. Used
Footloose once and it was OK.The Moorings marina is
very nice and the hotel there was renovated in the
last few years. We often fly into St Thomas since you
can get a large jet direct flight there, and then take
the great ferry ride to West End Tortola. Moorings
will meet you there or you can take a cab to any of
the charter outfits. One of our favorite spots is
Drakes anchorage off Mosquito Island (no bugs) just
behind the reef protecting the north entrance into the
sound. There is a restaurant there on and off (off the
last time we were there). Have a great time. My wife
has decided that the best Pina Coladas are at Biras
Creek. I've decided the best Pain Killers are at
Coopers Island. 
--- crashley at gte.net wrote:

> Moorings is always good for us. We've chartered cats
> with them in 
> Martinique, Tahiti, BVI, Canouan, and Croatia.
> Croatia was probably the 
> least organized but still a good experience. Try the
> 4000 or 4300.
> 
> CRA
> Rosebud #882
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Kirk McCullough" <kirk.mccullough at telus.net>
> To: "C320-List" <c320-list at catalina320.org>
> Sent: Sunday, March 09, 2008 10:57 PM
> Subject: [C320-list] Chartering in the Carribean
> 
> 
> 
> 
> This is a non C320 topic, hopefully its alright with
> people.
> 
> We are planning a charter maybe to the BVI or USVI.
> I know some of you have 
> chartered in the Carribean and I'm looking for
> general input from those of 
> you who have. There will be 6 of us and I'm thinking
> a 40 something 
> catamaran would work well.
> 
> What charter companies have people used, any
> bad/good experiences with the 
> charter companies. Any input on good locations etc.
> 
> Kirk
> #124
> 
> 
> 



 
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