Mooring Balls in the BVI (One of the Most Controversial Ways to Access Them)

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Boatyball is a hot topic among charter sailors in the British Virgin Islands. In this video we cover what a mooring ball is, why the BVI uses them, how Boatyball has changed things and how to use their service. At the end of the video I share my opinion of Boatyball and my biggest issue with the service.
0:00 - Get it started
0:15 - What is a Mooring Ball?
1:13 - What is Boatyball?
2:22 - Benefits
2:40 - Issues People Have
3:17 - How to Use Boatyball Service
3:49 - Use on Mobile Phone
5:34 - What's the Big Deal?
6:37 - My Biggest Issue
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@aquaholic3 3 ай бұрын

I’ve been bareboat chartering since the 1990’s (8 times in the BVIs alone) and have seen the evolution of the charter businesses. This coming March 2025, I’ll be going back for the first time since hurricane Irma and look forward to seeing the NEW BVI.. I’ve already opened an account on BoatyBall and it seems pretty stray forward and simple. I wish it was an app and not a website. But I look forward to being able to book ahead and enjoy sailing without rushing hoping to get a ball!

@peterlamere1982 Жыл бұрын

The BVId has become very over crowded with charter boats. An alternative is chartering in the USVI and sailing to the Spanish Virgin Islands which in many of the anchorages has no ball requirements and is free too anchor.

@ToddMiddlebrooks Жыл бұрын

We love sailing in the USVI as well. I have yet to make it over to the SVI, but would like to plan a trip soon.

@dougfitch3649 10 ай бұрын

Ive sailed BVIs before way back in 2000. Lots of fun. USVI and SVI sound cool too.