Motored from Virgin Gorda to Norman Island. I took a mooring for the night. The SWAN rally was there so I went over the Willie T to visit with some boats I had met in Bermuda when the SWAN group was there last November.
Even though it was St. Patricks DAY, the crowd was pretty tame compared to what it usually is. The Willie T is an old schooner that was converted to a two deck floating bar. It does a pretty good lunch crowd and at night it turns a little raucous. I guess it's famous for it's ski and body shots.
Tomorrow I'll head over to Jost Van Dyke to check out FOXYS AND clear out of the BVI's so I can go to St John which is in the USVI's

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This morning I motored around the island and anchored in North Sound. I avoided all the charter boats by anchoring near Vixen Point. I took the dinghy over to the Bitter End Yacht Club to see what all the fuss is about there. They have a pretty nice water sports area where you can use (rent) any kind of water craft you can think of, except jet skies (thank G-d).
I thought I would treat myself to a cold one while I was there. But I am sorry I think 12.00US for a hot dog, 16.00 US for a Hamburg and 8 for a beer is a little much. I guess I got too used to 2 dollar beers and a 4 dollar Chicken Roti.
The place looks like a haven for the yacht club folks from all over the US. It was the first time I felt out of place since the start of my trip.
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This is my first time in the BVI's. I know most of you have chartered here at one time or another, so you all know the place pretty good.
I visited "The Baths" today..... ok kinda cool... but packed with charters, cruise ship people etc.... reminded me of NYC.

Tomorrow the plan is to sail up to the North Sound and visit the Bitter End YC and then probably over to Normand Island on Wednesday

If anyone as any suggestions of MUST SEE things. Let me know.
Foxeys, The Willie T....

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