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Anchored at the Best Beach in the British Virgin Islands

4 April 2024 · 12 min · 449K views · White Bay, Jost Van Dyke

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The crew leads a six-boat flotilla through the British Virgin Islands, transiting from Jost Van Dyke to White Bay and Great Harbor.1:59 To secure a mooring ball at Great Harbor, the captain uses the BoatyBall app, noting that reservations sell out within minutes of opening.0:32 At White Bay, the crew anchors in a small, reef-protected area, noting that wind shifts from the south to the west cause boats to swing significantly, creating tight quarters.7:24 The crew uses paddleboards to reach shore for Hendo's Hideout and the Soggy Dollar Bar.3:12 After departing White Bay to refill water tanks at a marina, the flotilla moves to Great Harbor for better overnight protection.8:19 The trip concludes with a Saturday night barbecue at Foxy’s.10:04 The crew notes that this trip relied almost exclusively on mooring balls, with the anchor used only once during the entire excursion.2:32

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