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Back Underway - the other Virgin Islands
After a week in port at Palmas del Mar Marina and Yacht Club (PDMYC)
waiting for generator parts and repairs, we are once again underway east bound to the Virgin Islands. PDMYC is an absolutly first class facility with friendly helpful staff, brand new rugged concrete docks, reasonable rates, and a host of onsite ammenities like a ship's store, pool, golf cart service, car rental and tiki bar/restaurant. So what's not to like? Our only real quibble was something called surge. The easterly trade winds blow relentlessly this time of year and it is not uncommon to have 7 and 8 foot surf breaking just outside the marina channel. This causes a constant low level motion inside the breakwater which results in rolling and bouncing while you're tied to the dock. None of this is life threatening although is does cause a lot of wear and tear on your dock lines, and the motion itself gets tiresome after a while. We took advantage of our unscheduled downtime by renting a car and exploring some of the nearby areas like Fajardo which is a major boating center on the eastern tip of PR. To make a long story short the generator repairs seem to be totally successful and we are once again at anchor in a nice location: Esperanza Harbor on the island of Vieques. Vieques is one of the so called Spanish Virgin Islands sandwiched in between Puerto Rico and St Thomas. We'll spend a few more days here exploring the beaches, coves and towns. Of course we'll also be shaking down the generator repairs while we're still close enough to Puerto Rico to easily return. Hopefully that will not be necessary. After leaving here we will make the 30 mile jump over to St Thomas which we have never visited on our own boat. From St Thomas it is another short hop over to Tortola in the British Virgin Islands. It has been awhile since we spent any time in Tortola so we may be there for a few days or maybe even more. |
Back Underway - the other Virgin Islands
"Wayne B" wrote in message
... After a week in port at Palmas del Mar Marina and Yacht Club (PDMYC) waiting for generator parts and repairs, we are once again underway east bound to the Virgin Islands. PDMYC is an absolutly first class facility with friendly helpful staff, brand new rugged concrete docks, reasonable rates, and a host of onsite ammenities like a ship's store, pool, golf cart service, car rental and tiki bar/restaurant. So what's not to like? Our only real quibble was something called surge. The easterly trade winds blow relentlessly this time of year and it is not uncommon to have 7 and 8 foot surf breaking just outside the marina channel. This causes a constant low level motion inside the breakwater which results in rolling and bouncing while you're tied to the dock. None of this is life threatening although is does cause a lot of wear and tear on your dock lines, and the motion itself gets tiresome after a while. We took advantage of our unscheduled downtime by renting a car and exploring some of the nearby areas like Fajardo which is a major boating center on the eastern tip of PR. To make a long story short the generator repairs seem to be totally successful and we are once again at anchor in a nice location: Esperanza Harbor on the island of Vieques. Vieques is one of the so called Spanish Virgin Islands sandwiched in between Puerto Rico and St Thomas. We'll spend a few more days here exploring the beaches, coves and towns. Of course we'll also be shaking down the generator repairs while we're still close enough to Puerto Rico to easily return. Hopefully that will not be necessary. After leaving here we will make the 30 mile jump over to St Thomas which we have never visited on our own boat. From St Thomas it is another short hop over to Tortola in the British Virgin Islands. It has been awhile since we spent any time in Tortola so we may be there for a few days or maybe even more. Another example of how some so-called cruiser's entire life revolves around generating electricity. Can't go without it for more than ten minutes, it seems. -- Sir Gregory |
Back Underway - the other Virgin Islands
Congratulations, Wayne.
Wish we were there too. On 2/22/2013 5:53 PM, Wayne B wrote: After a week in port at Palmas del Mar Marina and Yacht Club (PDMYC) waiting for generator parts and repairs, we are once again underway east bound to the Virgin Islands. PDMYC is an absolutly first class facility with friendly helpful staff, brand new rugged concrete docks, reasonable rates, and a host of onsite ammenities like a ship's store, pool, golf cart service, car rental and tiki bar/restaurant. So what's not to like? Our only real quibble was something called surge. The easterly trade winds blow relentlessly this time of year and it is not uncommon to have 7 and 8 foot surf breaking just outside the marina channel. This causes a constant low level motion inside the breakwater which results in rolling and bouncing while you're tied to the dock. None of this is life threatening although is does cause a lot of wear and tear on your dock lines, and the motion itself gets tiresome after a while. We took advantage of our unscheduled downtime by renting a car and exploring some of the nearby areas like Fajardo which is a major boating center on the eastern tip of PR. To make a long story short the generator repairs seem to be totally successful and we are once again at anchor in a nice location: Esperanza Harbor on the island of Vieques. Vieques is one of the so called Spanish Virgin Islands sandwiched in between Puerto Rico and St Thomas. We'll spend a few more days here exploring the beaches, coves and towns. Of course we'll also be shaking down the generator repairs while we're still close enough to Puerto Rico to easily return. Hopefully that will not be necessary. After leaving here we will make the 30 mile jump over to St Thomas which we have never visited on our own boat. From St Thomas it is another short hop over to Tortola in the British Virgin Islands. It has been awhile since we spent any time in Tortola so we may be there for a few days or maybe even more. |
Back Underway - the other Virgin Islands
On Fri, 22 Feb 2013 19:10:43 -0500, " Sir Gregory Hall, Esq·"
åke wrote: Another example of how some so-called cruiser's entire life revolves around generating electricity. Can't go without it for more than ten minutes, it seems. === After many years of cruising on sailboats with a single 12 volt battery, it's nice to have enough power for some of the modern conveniences. Have you seen the pictures of our 320 amp alternator? You'd need to carry another outboard just to power that beast. :-) |
Back Underway - the other Virgin Islands
"Wayne B" wrote in message
... After a week in port at Palmas del Mar Marina and Yacht Club (PDMYC) waiting for generator parts and repairs, we are once again underway east bound to the Virgin Islands. PDMYC is an absolutly first class facility with friendly helpful staff, brand new rugged concrete docks, reasonable rates, and a host of onsite ammenities like a ship's store, pool, golf cart service, car rental and tiki bar/restaurant. So what's not to like? Our only real quibble was something called surge. The easterly trade winds blow relentlessly this time of year and it is not uncommon to have 7 and 8 foot surf breaking just outside the marina channel. This causes a constant low level motion inside the breakwater which results in rolling and bouncing while you're tied to the dock. None of this is life threatening although is does cause a lot of wear and tear on your dock lines, and the motion itself gets tiresome after a while. We took advantage of our unscheduled downtime by renting a car and exploring some of the nearby areas like Fajardo which is a major boating center on the eastern tip of PR. To make a long story short the generator repairs seem to be totally successful and we are once again at anchor in a nice location: Esperanza Harbor on the island of Vieques. Vieques is one of the so called Spanish Virgin Islands sandwiched in between Puerto Rico and St Thomas. We'll spend a few more days here exploring the beaches, coves and towns. Of course we'll also be shaking down the generator repairs while we're still close enough to Puerto Rico to easily return. Hopefully that will not be necessary. After leaving here we will make the 30 mile jump over to St Thomas which we have never visited on our own boat. From St Thomas it is another short hop over to Tortola in the British Virgin Islands. It has been awhile since we spent any time in Tortola so we may be there for a few days or maybe even more. --------------------- Sounds great. We are booked for a week in April in St. Thomas. Flying not boating in. |
Back Underway - the other Virgin Islands
On Fri, 22 Feb 2013 19:10:43 -0500, " Sir Gregory Hall, Esq·"
åke wrote: "Wayne B" wrote in message .. . After a week in port at Palmas del Mar Marina and Yacht Club (PDMYC) waiting for generator parts and repairs, we are once again underway east bound to the Virgin Islands. PDMYC is an absolutly first class facility with friendly helpful staff, brand new rugged concrete docks, reasonable rates, and a host of onsite ammenities like a ship's store, pool, golf cart service, car rental and tiki bar/restaurant. So what's not to like? Our only real quibble was something called surge. The easterly trade winds blow relentlessly this time of year and it is not uncommon to have 7 and 8 foot surf breaking just outside the marina channel. This causes a constant low level motion inside the breakwater which results in rolling and bouncing while you're tied to the dock. None of this is life threatening although is does cause a lot of wear and tear on your dock lines, and the motion itself gets tiresome after a while. We took advantage of our unscheduled downtime by renting a car and exploring some of the nearby areas like Fajardo which is a major boating center on the eastern tip of PR. To make a long story short the generator repairs seem to be totally successful and we are once again at anchor in a nice location: Esperanza Harbor on the island of Vieques. Vieques is one of the so called Spanish Virgin Islands sandwiched in between Puerto Rico and St Thomas. We'll spend a few more days here exploring the beaches, coves and towns. Of course we'll also be shaking down the generator repairs while we're still close enough to Puerto Rico to easily return. Hopefully that will not be necessary. After leaving here we will make the 30 mile jump over to St Thomas which we have never visited on our own boat. From St Thomas it is another short hop over to Tortola in the British Virgin Islands. It has been awhile since we spent any time in Tortola so we may be there for a few days or maybe even more. Another example of how some so-called cruiser's entire life revolves around generating electricity. Can't go without it for more than ten minutes, it seems. What a remarkably stupid comment. Obviously you are not taking your own advice, or are you posting with smoke signals? What was it my Mother used to say? "Stupid is as stupid does?" -- Cheers, Bruce |
Back Underway - the other Virgin Islands
On Fri, 22 Feb 2013 20:25:17 -0400, Wayne B
wrote: On Fri, 22 Feb 2013 19:10:43 -0500, " Sir Gregory Hall, Esq·" åke wrote: Another example of how some so-called cruiser's entire life revolves around generating electricity. Can't go without it for more than ten minutes, it seems. === After many years of cruising on sailboats with a single 12 volt battery, it's nice to have enough power for some of the modern conveniences. Have you seen the pictures of our 320 amp alternator? You'd need to carry another outboard just to power that beast. :-) You are responding to an armchair sailor who's vast knowledge of cruising was obtained at anchor. -- Cheers, Bruce |
Back Underway - the other Virgin Islands
Bruce, Hey bud!
Wayne B too. Good to see you guys are still around. |
Back Underway - the other Virgin Islands
On Sat, 23 Feb 2013 00:25:21 -0600, Richard
wrote: Bruce, Hey bud! Wayne B too. Good to see you guys are still around. Where have you been? Sailing? -- Cheers, Bruce |
Back Underway - the other Virgin Islands
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