So I have done it! I have broke-down and chartered a sailboat out of Wickham's Cay II in Tortola at Road Town. The boat is a Jenanneau 36I. I have some reservations about this boat; I’ve been told that it does not sail very well to weather? After being spoiled to the C&C 30MK1 and its great sailing ability’s in all weather conditions, well, I just don’t know what to expect. I have spent 2 full summers sailing the Port Royal sound Hilton Head area and am a bit apprehensive. I have some butterflies in my stomach. All the local sailors that know me and my boat seem to think its going to be easy sailing there compared to what I’m use to with the constant title changes of 6 to 9 feet and the strong currents. It just feels “BIG” If you have been there in April and can share some insight in the conditions and what to expect, I would love to hear from you. Here is a breakdown on the cost at this point. Flights were $659.00 for each of us, roundtrip. That’s $1,318.00 that’s from Charleston to Atlanta then Atl to St Thomas. The cab ride and the ferry trip to Tortola will run $100. With a tip. Then the best charter rate I could get using a broker, was, Keep in mind the check in is after 6pm and the boat will have to be back by 11:am for check out. So really we forfeit 1 day. We can only sail 6 days and a few hours. Flights Delta Charleston to STT x2 $1,318.00
Taxie and ferry $200.00 Jeanneau 36i 2/1 = $3,607.50 40 Year anniversary offer discount -$541.13 Damage waiver $378.00 VISAR donation 4 People $8.00 Prepaid fuel $180.00 BVI National Parks Permit $25.00 BVI Cruising Tax 4 people $ 56.00 Deposit $1,102.01 Final Payment $2,571.36 $3673.37 Divided by 2 couples $1,836.85 Budget for Food Boat-food $200.00 Going out dinner $200.00 Boat booze $60.00 $460.00 2X2 tank dives each 115.00 each $460.00 That’s a running total at this point of $4,074.85 for each couple? For you guys that have been am I I shooting low or high on the estimated stuff? What have I left off? More food or to low on the dining out? Please give me your thoughts. Thanks, LT -- *At sea, I learned how little a person needs, not how much.- Robin Lee Graham*
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