Dinghy Day
Dinghy Day
Doing a dinghy day in Feb and wondering where to go for lunch. Was thinking Caneel but don't want to be chased out or made to feel unwelcome. Any advice or suggestions?
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- chicagoans
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Are you doing a whole or half day in the dinghy? I'd go to Deli Grotto before you start and grab some sandwiches, drinks, and a loaf of their awesome bread. Then I'd just eat it on the boat, tied to a mooring ball somewhere and relaxing in the sun.
That's what we did on our last trip (too long ago!) and what I plan to do on my next trip (also Feb!)
That's what we did on our last trip (too long ago!) and what I plan to do on my next trip (also Feb!)
Only 4 choices that I am aware of: Caneel, Trunk, Cinnamon, or the walk of death up to Maho camp restaurant. On second thought, there is a snack shack at sea level at Maho.
On our dinghy day, we packed lunches in a soft shell cooler, tied up at a mooring ball at Henley Cay, swam to shore and had lunch at the picnic table. The whole island to ourselves
On our dinghy day, we packed lunches in a soft shell cooler, tied up at a mooring ball at Henley Cay, swam to shore and had lunch at the picnic table. The whole island to ourselves
- Need2GetAway
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Good afternoon. This is my first post to these forums. My husband and I, and another couple, are traveling to St. John from 1/29 - 2/4/12. I had actually planned a Dinghy Day, so this topic interested me.
For those who have done this in the past, do you need reservations, or do you just show up at the dock when you want to go? I'm reticent to make reservations too early just because I may not want to go if it's rainy or the water is choppy.
We were thinking of renting with Cruz Bay Watersports. Is that what others have done?
Thanks for your input. Glad to be here.
For those who have done this in the past, do you need reservations, or do you just show up at the dock when you want to go? I'm reticent to make reservations too early just because I may not want to go if it's rainy or the water is choppy.
We were thinking of renting with Cruz Bay Watersports. Is that what others have done?
Thanks for your input. Glad to be here.
- chicagoans
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Hi LisaRex and welcome! You will love STJ and you'll get alot of great info here.LisaRex wrote:Good afternoon. This is my first post to these forums. My husband and I, and another couple, are traveling to St. John from 1/29 - 2/4/12. I had actually planned a Dinghy Day, so this topic interested me.
For those who have done this in the past, do you need reservations, or do you just show up at the dock when you want to go? I'm reticent to make reservations too early just because I may not want to go if it's rainy or the water is choppy.
We were thinking of renting with Cruz Bay Watersports. Is that what others have done?
Thanks for your input. Glad to be here.
I'd call ahead at least by a day or so while you're on island rather than just showing up. They may have plenty of availability but I'd hate for you to be disappointed. We rented from Calypso. http://www.calypsovi.com/dinghy.html They have a center console so they're very easy to steer. But I know other people do fine with the rear outboard engine dinghies too. Have fun!