I have not been to the Abacos and I hear it's absolutely beautiful. It is in my future boating plans tho and hoping to spend some time in northern Bahamas this fall but will see about that. I've done the Berry Islands, out to Nassau, the Eluthera chain. lots of time in the Exumas and southern Bahamas. Jay has some spectacular pics of the Bahamas but I know he is busy with events these days. His third pic in post 4 was when he flew out to the Exumas to join me last year. Later this morning I will start a thread devoted entirely to the Bahamas. Many OSO have been there, some with the Florida Powerboat Club and I am sure it will become a very active thread and subject.

More photos at Cow Wreck beach on Anegada.

A beach shot at Guana Island, BVI.

Got a bunch of Anegada beach shots. Some better than others.

That Tiger sure did attract the right kind of passengers!

It's not the Tiger David, it's YOU !! LOL Don't you hate that with all those chicks climbing around your boat ! LOL I can tell. :)

I love that Guana Island pic as well with the rock so close to the beach / water. That is one place you have not taken me so .... next time.

Bob

Bob, I love following these threads. What a life you have! Beautiful places ! Dont stop posting, It gives us something to strive for! Just awesome....

I agree. This post is great. Looking at a map, it seems a very long distance between Turks and Puerto Rico. Do you stop in the Dominican Republic to get gas?

Thank you for your kind words. I have had concerns I was posting way too much here. I am just wanting to help this new section get established and once it has enough posters and momentum will be nice to see it carry on with minimum involvement from me. It will hopefully become a great little playground for some of our friends down in the Islands and a resource for those wanting to go down and spend some time there. Think we are off to a pretty good start. :)
Again, thanks.

Bob

Yes we had to stop at Ocean World Marina at Puerto Plata, DR as Puerto Rico was beyond our 400 mile range from T & C. It was our least favored stop of that whole trip but at the same time was an interesting experience. Contrary to what I was told and read, no bribes were asked for by any of the officials at DR. We over nighted there and the aggravation with dealing with about 7 different government departments including the Navy who served as drug enforcement. They took their sweet time and we waited almost 3 hrs for their arrival after all other clearances had been obtained. They were the only jurisdiction to actually go into my cabin, open every compartment and search for drugs. The next morning when we left for Ponce, PR it was the same thing all over again with same guys keeping us waiting until 11 AM for departure. It was dark by the time we arrived in Ponce that night, but as I said ..... an interesting experience. To many in the Islands, time has no meaning. Really quite different from my world but I am trying to learn from them. LOL Maybe I will live longer? :)

Bob

A few shots from the top of the Baths on Virgin Gorda, BVI
 

118ft Shalimar just off the coast.

Nice view. I have some waterside pics of the "Baths" I will post later. It's an interesting place.

Looks like fun. Been on 4-5 cruises now and love it down there been to PR,Aruba,bahamas,Curcao, St marten, st thomas, tortola, st kitts, Dominica,grenada, and dominican republic.
I got about 75% of the major ones I would like to hit every one some day. Including martinque and barbados.

Some misc. fun and scenery shots.

-poker run with Jayboat hiding behind
-this sign pretty much sums up the island attitude
-and if you don't like the previous sign
-too many mimosas to paddle back so...

Some waterside pics of " The Bath's ".

Time to go " down island"
 

I have lots more pics etc i can share on BVI and will in the future but thought maybe it is time to drift off "down island" to St. Maarten / St. Martin; St. Bartt's; Antigua; St. Lucia; St. Kitts etc.

Here are some of my favorite pics from St Maarten ( Dutch side )

1) Simpson Bay Marina

2) Fuel dock at Philipsburg the Capital with the town's waterfront in the background

3) Closer look at the beachfront at Philipsburg. Very clean and nice boardwalk all along the beach.

4)Closer look at the boardwalk. Further along there is beach on left side and shops / restaurants on the other. Mainly to cater to cruise ship passengers and tourists. Walking distance from the deep water port.

5)It's a sport to stand on the beach while landing planes pretty well give you a haircut. The fence has been taken out a few times by landing gear when landing short.:eek:

St Martin ( French side )
 

Grand Case is known for it's great restaurants. Many overlook the sea and I had a great meal there with friends from Canada that just happened to be there at the same time.

Link to Grand Case restaurants http://www.grandcase.com/restaurants.html

1) Grand Case located on a picturesque bay with nice beach and waters.

2)Closer look at the colorful beachfront hotels and restaurants

3)Narrow streets of Grand Case

4)View from buddy Jamie's hotel

5)Grand Case sunset

Bob stunning pictures keep them coming, thank you for doing this :drink:

A beautiful VI afternoon.
 

Oceans 7, Peter Island (sorry for the crappy quality)

Now the winter weather has set in for most of the Northern latitudes, it's about time to revive these Caribbean threads. Here are a couple shots of Bob's Team Predator from last spring. The first needs no explaination and I guess the second doesn't either. Jay needs a nap now and then-I'm just not sure of his timing. The third is the trio on my sold Tiger. Had some fun on that thing.

A couple daytime shots of the Bomba Shack on Tortola. The well known place to drink mushroom tea for the Full Moon Party.

No explanations necessary.

Nice, David and thanks for posting. Your pics bring back great memories. I am looking forward to seeing you and Chrissann on Dec 13 - 18 coming up soon. Team PREDATOR will return to the Islands in mid Feb for the balance of the winter as there is so much more to see. When I find a bit of time I will get back to posting a few more of my favorite pics.

Bob

Jost Van Dyke
 

Pulling out of Great Harbour earlier today

Blue water and blue cloudless skies........ love it.

Antigua
 

1) Approaching Antigua from the N/NW.

2) Entering Falmouth Harbour

3) Falmouth Harbour pier / commercial area

4 & 5) Historic Nelson's Harbour

St Lucia
 

1) Reduit Beach view at Bay Garden Villas where we stayed near Rodney Bay.

2) Grand Piton's well known landmark

3) Local dude that supplied fresh fruit daily to boats in the anchorage.

4) Majestic yacht that was anchored off the Piton's

5) Coastal view from helicopter

No one enjoys a boat like Bob does!!!

Not sure about that, but yes I do enjoy visiting new places with the boat. I will post some additional Island pics this afternoon. I need to get these up before my return to the Islands ! Will be at Saba Rock from Dec 13 to 18 for a return visit. Team PREDATOR will return to the islands mid Feb and I hope to spend some time each month Island cruising until May when we hope to do the BVI poker run once again. Rather than go way down island this winter, I hope to make BVI home base and take more time to really check out more islands within a 150 mile range from Puerto Rico and the Spanish Virgin Islands to the west and St Kitts / Nevis to the SE. Would like to return to St Maarten, check out the fabulous beaches of Anguilla. So much more to see that I could only get a glimpse of the last two years. If anyone has some suggestions for " must see locations" please post up or let me know by PM or e mail [email protected] Local knowledge is invaluable.

Thank you,
Bob

David, I love that shot of your crew! :party-smiley-048:

Rum Point, Grand Cayman

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Ocean World, Dominican Republic

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Tropic of Cancer Beach

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Tortolla

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St Vincent ( Grenadines )
 

1) In the straits between St Lucia and St Vincent we saw two whales surface. They were directly in our path and went under before we could get a pic. :( You can faintly se St Vincent in the distance.

2 - 4 ) Coastal pics of St Vincent. Time was getting short so we did not stop till we got to Bequia, the next island south.

Bequia ( Grenadines )
 

1) Approaching Bequia

2) Entering the harbor

3) Refueling at Port Elizabeth, Bequia. Cheapest fuel we bought on the whole trip

4 & 5 ) Heading back to port in St Lucia at the end of the day

This week I have the good fortune to be back in the BVI for a visit with OSO Expat and friends. I had left my dingy here from my spring visit and spent some time lazily putzing around the North Sound. Here are my fav pics from today:

1) Looking across the NS towards Saba Rock

2) The new yacht club that will accommodate mega yachts nearing completion

3) Some lucky guys Donzi at BEYC.

4)Gazebo pic at Bitter End.

5) And of coarse my favorite hammocks in all of the BVI at SR.

i will post some of my jamaica pictures when i get home. i had the opportunity to cruise on my g/f's family yacht. we went to maiden key for the day (just off the coast of kingston). i will also post pictures from the blue lagoon and frenchmans cove in port antonio. i am headed back there within a few weeks. its the most beautiful place i have seen!!!

Great thread!!! Thanks for sharing.

Virgin Gorda, BVI
 

Here are a few of my favorites from my visit to Saba Rock Resort this week. Note David's new Skater. Thank you David and Chrissann you have been great hosts and friends to me once again ! Can't wait for my return in Feb.

Bob

Thanks for always posting your adventures Bob. Your pictures make boating in So. Florida look like the Miss. river!

Thank you, Redbud. That is quite a compliment. I have lots more from last week but will just post a link to my Flickr album and anyone interested can browse thru them. Also shows well as a slideshow.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/2099098...7628455695759/

Bob

here are a few shots from my jamaica trip...

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1. FRENCHMENS COVE PORT ANTONIO, JA
2. BLUE LAGOON PORT ANTONIO, JA
3. MAIDEN KEY OFF THE COAST OF KINGSTON
4. LOOKING AT THE COAST OF KINGSTON
5. HILLSHIRE BEACH KINGSTON JA

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1. bob marley museum kingston, ja
2. port antonio ja
3. fort charles port royal ja
4. looking out of fort charles in port royal (for anyone who doesnt know port royal was known as the wickedest city in the world. it was featured in pirates of the carribbean movie. it was occupied by pirates as a safe haven. the famous blackbeard made a few visits.)