British Virgin Islands, Part IV

Our last stops in the BVI’s included Nanny Cay Marina and Sopers Hole.  We had to go to Nanny Cay Marina to discuss some options for repairs and maintenance to Silent Dream, mainly replacement of the standing rigging, polishing the fuel, and refrigeration issues.  It turns out that we need to replace our fuel tank as the walls are full of brown scum that cannot be removed.  It is after all 33 years old, the same age as our standing rigging.  We received a quote on replacing the standing rigging and rebuilding of the mast foundation.  All of this work will be done during the summer or as soon as we return in November.  We had to take a trip to Road Town to renew our immigration visa which is only good for 30 days.  After a taxi ride to town, we filled out forms and waited two hours to see an immigration officer for a five minute interview and $20.  We are now good for another 30 days!  We found a barber shop in Road Town where Chuck got the best haircut, took over an hour and cost $14, and he is very happy!  Nanny Cay Marina is a complete marina and resort with a marine store, groceries, restaurants, ice cream, laundry, marine services, haul out services, pool, beach and the best showers ever. 

Last stop was Sopers Hole to check out of the British Virgin Islands.  This is a great place with shopping, restaurants, groceries, fuel, ferry dock and a customs office.  We checked out on a Monday, but discovered it was a holiday called Whit Monday.  This means we had to pay overtime fees to check out of $13 instead of just under $1.  Next time I will check the BVI holiday calendar.  Goodbye British Virgin Islands and heading back to St. John.