August Charter in the BVI's good idea or bad

[D2D]

Hello! It's 2024, and considering a sailing charter the 3rd week of August... wondering if the social/commercial scenes have changed at all in the USVI and BVI second half of August; are shops, restaurants, and bars still closed (til October) ?

[Stu Jackson]

Originally Posted by D2D

Hello! It's 2024, and considering a sailing charter the 3rd week of August... wondering if the social/commercial scenes have changed at all in the USVI and BVI second half of August; are shops, restaurants, and bars still closed (til October) ?

Have you considered checking a few key websites yourself, like Sopers Hole and The Bitter End? Instead of asking others to do your work for you? That's what I would do if I was planning that trip which I've done almost half a dozen times...

[D2D]

Originally Posted by Stu Jackson

Have you considered checking a few key websites yourself, like Sopers Hole and The Bitter End? Instead of asking others to do your work for you? That's what I would do if I was planning that trip which I've done almost half a dozen times...

Hi Stu. Of course I have, and I don't find much, if any, info on seasonal closures... I have emailed charter operators, marinas, etc.. in USVI/BVI and the Exumas (debating btw the 2 locations) ... radio silence...
So I was hoping for locals or live aboards/cruisers's info.

If you come in my area, the Cheseapake Bay, I don't need to do any online research to let you what's up

[Zanshin]

The summer closures as well as the summer charter business has changed, with several places remaining open for most of the season and many closures are after August. I like the BVI in the off-season with emptier anchorages. For those who like to use mooring balls, there's no longer any need to use the Boatyball reservation system - just show up in the anchorage whenever you want and there will be space available.
For specific questions regarding the BVI the BVI Traveltalk Online Forum is a good place to visit and ask.

[Rackman]

I've chartered in August about 9 times in the BVI. Never had a problem with restaurants or anything else being closed. Maybe a little hotter, but the ocean will cool you and there will be less boats. I've also never had a problem finding a spot to stay the night in any anchorage/mooring field. I would recommend going!!