USVI-On-Line

This will be long so please excuse any typos!

Most of us awoke at about 3:30 to what sounded like thunder and then shook the house. A small earthquake which the Newbies thought was really cool. I never really made it back to sleep so I was up to see the sunrise and start breakfast. We needed to eat well as we would be sailing (and drinking) all day and wanted to make sure we started with full bellies.

After breakfast we packed up and started to head out. Here is what happened:
-Vitara would not start
-Called STJCR, it was too early no one to send yet
-Took battery out of Sidekick and started Vitara and returned battery to Sidekick
- Called STJCR back and told them all set
-Vitara died
-Repeat battery move
-Head out
-Vitara dies on switchback-no brakes no power steering
-Manuever into driveway
-Call STJCR
-Wait 20 minutes, new battery arrives, we are on our way.

We met Clark from White Wing in Peter Bay (he was house sitting so everyone got to see Peter Bay,many oohs and aahs and a few grumbles) and headed right for the dinghy. Within 15 minutes we were on our way. It was a glorious day, sun shining, winds blowing, and booze flowing.

We checked in at Great Harbor in no time (less than 15 minutes and headed to Sandy Spit


We snorkeled the reef for a bit but I am a wimpy snorkeler, so I headed back and hung out on the floatie while the rest of the crew checked out the entire reef. Back on board we all had huge sandwiches that Clark had made while we were in the water. He took the veterans out in the dinghy for another snorkle excursion and we all decided it was time to experience Jost. Lisa sailed from Sandy Spit to Jost


We arrived at Ivan's and I hopped behind the bar and filled us all up with rum punches while the crew chatted with Ivan. It was wonderful to be back at my favorite spot in the Caribbean. I took so many pictures at Ivan's but this is my favorite

We hung out there for a little longer and then made the hike over to Soggy Dollar for more Pain Killers


After several painkillers we walked further down the beach to Seddy's one love. I have known Seddy for years

I told him that my friends needed to see some of his magic, so he put on one of his shows. He is so good, I try so hard to figure out how he does it but he is too good. Here are a few fun shots from our time at One Love:




It was starting to get late so we headed back to the dinghy and back to the boat. We raised the main sail and Chip said that he had a surprise for me. We sat down on the deck and he handed me a small wrapped box. I was totally confused, it was his birthday trip not mine. I finally opened it to find a second wedding band to match my existing one. I was bawling my eyes out. He said he bought it to thank me for the trip. I got a good guy!
I got to sail all the way back and it was so much fun! I did have a lot of help from Clark as I lost painkiller count after 6 or 7.

We managed to pour ourselves out of the boat and into the dinghy (I was sailing so I did not drink on the way back like the rest of the crew) and made it back to the Villa about 9 and fired up the grill. We had marinated some Chicken, zucchini, and red peppers the night before so we ate a late dinner and went right to bed.
It was a perfect island day!

Great report- what a wonderful day!

Great report!
Thanks for sharing it!

Another great day

WAY TO GO, BIRTHDAY BOY!!!! Nice work, Chip.
Keep 'em coming, XIG.
You may had PVVD (or whatever it's called), but I sure am glad you were here last week instead of now. I'm really starting to feel badly about the unusual weather pattern we're in. My 65 deck plants look very happy, but the tourists do not.
-Ruth

XIG,I know from your earlier post elaberating about the "just got back blues," that just doing that post was drudgery. I think I can speak for all of us,[except maybe Melanie, Tortola, and Lucy] when I say "Thank You."

How exciting! It sounds like yall had a great time and he had a wonderful bday and you did too.
I'll have to check our capt. Clark on one of the next trips and I plan on going to Ivan's in 13 days!!!! Gosh that sounds soooo good.

It may be because of all the drinks and swimming, but I swear that Cpt. Clark makes the best turkey sandwich in the world.

Ok I need more info on Capt. Clark. Do you get the whole boat or do you share? He sounds pretty awesome.

He takes 6. You can share or get the whole boat. I think he told us last time that he'd take us out alone if we paid for at least 4 people - something like that. Depending on where you go, I think it's about $75 - $95 pp.

There were just the 6 of us. It was $95 per person plus customs and it included a full bar, soda, juice, beer, water and yummy sandwiches and chips for lunch.

He makes a great painkiller too.

Here is the link:
http://stjohnlinks.com/Charters/White_Wing/index.htm

Thank you........Ruth may be right you had a good week weather wise...........
I miss Ivan so much and won't see him til Sept......Unless he pops up here to S. Fl in June.......
By far Ivan and all of Jost are just cool people.........

It sounds like the perfect day XIG! I can't wait to get to White Bay to visit Ivan's, Soggy Dollar, and Seddy's one love! We are going through Flyaway Charters (Captain Truman). Do you know him or have you used them for a charter?

Thanks for the report. It's always nice to see Seddy. We are going to try to get over there next week... If I can get my girl off the beach.

Cheers, RickG

Great trip report! Where is that first picture from? I love it!!!