bvi captains log blog

We seemed to have a lot of work to do for turnaround considering we had someone in to clean the exterior and the interior of the yacht! I downloaded all my weekly shows and made it through about two of them before falling asleep. This morning was a rush as well, as I had to go get quite a few supplies that did not show up in my food order, but at least it is easier with a vehicle! I took the car to town and the guys brought the boat down to Village Cay, as we were picking up the guests there... By the time the boat arrived I had the laundry from turnaround, a cart of groceries, lots of luggage and guests all gathered up and waiting on the shore!
I thought my "boys" looked quite nice in matching yellow!

Most of this group had been on the boat about 9 years ago. I was struggling to put faces and names together even after having looked at pictures from the long ago trip on here! Hours into the charter though it is all coming back. There seemed to be quite a few "mishaps" the last time they were on board, from rope burns, to corneal scratches, to guests falling in the engine room to A/C not working very well, surprising they came back!
They made on of their members where a sign that said that he would not fall on the boat this time as last time he not only fell GETTING ON to the boat, but also fell into the engine room! From the cockpit! Don't ask why the engine room covers were off in the cockpit. He said I was a great nurse though and came running up with a dirty dish towel to stop the bleeding! (I don't think I ever put medical smarts on my resume. My idea of medical training is to scream loudly for my husband!)

We had lunch underway while sailing down toward Willy T's on Norman Island...

Some, could not quite figure out whether they did not feel well from the sailing or from the very late night at Le Cabanon the evening before getting on the yacht!

After a snorkel at the Caves we went around to anchor behind Willy T's and all our guests, were promptly rewarded with groups of men and women jumping naked off the top. No jumping must have fell by the wayside somewhat.. Always nice when we can provide nude entertainment for our guests (without it being the crew!!)

These guests tell me the last time they were on was just after a boat show and a couple days before "left hand Lenny". They also said that there was Grahame, Me, my son Chad and his friend Chris (who were the entertainment department I understand), Scott, (as dive master) and the first couple days also my sister Sydney was on board, who at that time was running the office for me in the states! HOLY COW! I had 6 crew on here at the time!!!! I am sure that was not a profitable time!!!!
I seemed to have a hard time getting them to the dinner table tonight, so one of them started without them.

I eventually got most, but one was a soldier missing in action! (I am sure it was seasickness, not being hungover!)

You know it is going to be an interesting week when they are comfortable enough to start wearing napkin rings for earrings on the first night!

Followed by straight into the games of a drinking variety...time for me to go to bed! Manana!!

PS: I finally this past Thursday managed to get my funds released from the credit card that I closed down. It only took 50 days!

Guess I better finish off the blog from this charter week so I can get onto the next one! We obviously saved the best fishing for last, as we had quite an exciting night. A few tarpon were hooked, but none landed and I had already been in bed for awhile when I was told I should come with my camera. That always means something big to me! It was a Reef Shark! They just about had him at the boat by the time I arrived...

I just keep on thinking when I see the guys with these toothy creatures on deck that they are going to lose a toe! (nothing else is long enough I am sure to get caught, just a toe!!)

Bazza was doing the complicated task of trying to let the shark free while holding his towel up at the same time. We were all giggling about that. Second popular item of clothes on the boat after pajamas are towels!! We just get larger ones as us and our guests get...older

All else were at a respectable distance with their toes right out of the way...

The next day was an early start, to get people back to Road Harbour to catch ferries. We had a new captain as well! John we had put to work the last couple days quite a lot barbecuing and helming...He seemed to stay away from the dishes though and also thinks, like me, that his working conditions should include Satellite TV!

I love this picture of Amy going on the mats watching the harbour come up!

We sent them all on their way to the airport only to have the airport close because of a small plane that crash landed. I did not hear about this until last night and the news online said that a lot of people had been stranded at the airport for hours and rerouted over night. Since I never heard from our guests I thought they managed to get out ok, which they did, just a longer day!
So, once again the bi annual vacation comes to an end, but a good week was had by all. I remembered what sore feet were about 2 days into the week. You lie in bed at night and your feet throb in and out all night long! Takes a few weeks for your feet to get over being bruised!...and I don't have nearly enough time to socialize now either!
They left some nice comments in our guest book, and we were on a flurry to get cleaned up and turned around for our next charter, a short 24 hours later...

Jim and I had a wonderfully relaxing week...amazing how you can slow down after keeping such a hectic pace at home...and how good that feels! Thank you for accomodating our special "food" allergies and needs. You did a great job and the food was delicious. We always looked forward to the bell ringing for mealtime. We appreciate all your special efforts and hard work. We became attached to the boat and especially the crew after 5 days...We hope to be back LINDA AND JIM

Well the fourth trip was as good as the first! The days just fly by so fast- great diving, food, drinks and friends. Thank you for all you do to accomodate all ten of us. We loved having Simeon back, our "Dive Nazi" he's the best! Best of luck with your season and we hope to see you again in 2010 JOHN AND AMY


Wow! After 4 times, you never cease to amaze us! Each time is better and better. We love you all and sharing your home for a week is fabulous. The diving, the food, happy hours and bar hopping. You make every minute special. This is the trip all of our "other" friends are envious of! Simeon, sorry 'bout all the jabbing, but its just like having the ole crew back together again. See you all in 2010 TERRY AND JANET

Thanks for a wonderful week. Once again Kathleen and i had a great time. The SCUBA was great (once Kathleen figured out how to get her gear together) The food was wonderful (the diet starts tomorrow) and relaxing time with friends can't be beat. We look forward to coming back in 2 years when our photos from this trip will seem like pictures from our youthful days once again. Have a great season. SCOTT AND KATHLEEN

Another wonderful week. Your knowledge and guidance always sets the scene for fun days, day after day. As a matter of fact, a week vacation feels more like a two week! The hospitality and atmosphere make it easy to unwind quickly and adopt the island ways. Or was that the painkillers? Thanks so much for everything! JENNIFER AND BILL