Jost van Dyke
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[[Image:Jost_Van_Dyke_Map.jpg|frame|center|'''Jost van Dyke Island'''<br/>''Map supplied courtesy of [http://www.paradise-islands.org Paradise Islands]]]'' | [[Image:Jost_Van_Dyke_Map.jpg|frame|center|'''Jost van Dyke Island'''<br/>''Map supplied courtesy of [http://www.paradise-islands.org Paradise Islands]]]'' | ||
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The most frequent mooring destination is Great Harbor (or [[Great Harbour BVI|Great Harbour]]). The beach strip around the harbour is lined with small bars and restaurants. Since the late 1960s, Foxy's Bar in Great Harbor has been a popular stop for [[Caribbean]] boaters. Foxy's and the other bars in Great Harbor now host a modest crowd year-round and are filled with thousands of partiers on New Year's Eve (locally known as "Old Year's Night"). | The most frequent mooring destination is Great Harbor (or [[Great Harbour BVI|Great Harbour]]). The beach strip around the harbour is lined with small bars and restaurants. Since the late 1960s, Foxy's Bar in Great Harbor has been a popular stop for [[Caribbean]] boaters. Foxy's and the other bars in Great Harbor now host a modest crowd year-round and are filled with thousands of partiers on New Year's Eve (locally known as "Old Year's Night"). | ||
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Submit the chart details that are required for safe navigation. | Submit the chart details that are required for safe navigation. | ||
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| - | + | ==Radio Nets== | |
Submit details of local radio Nets. | Submit details of local radio Nets. | ||
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| - | ===Routes to/from Jost van Dyke | + | ==Jost van Dyke Approach and Navigation== |
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Popular routes, timing, etc. | Popular routes, timing, etc. | ||
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Submit details about facilities for checking in - where to berth, etc. | Submit details about facilities for checking in - where to berth, etc. | ||
| - | + | ==Jost van Dyke Ports and Popular Stops== | |
[[Image:White_Bay.jpg|thumb|300px|right|'''White Bay''' - ''Click for larger view<br/>Photo supplied courtesy of [http://www.paradise-islands.org Paradise Islands]]]'' | [[Image:White_Bay.jpg|thumb|300px|right|'''White Bay''' - ''Click for larger view<br/>Photo supplied courtesy of [http://www.paradise-islands.org Paradise Islands]]]'' | ||
* [[Great_Harbour_BVI|Great Harbour]] (Port of entry) | * [[Great_Harbour_BVI|Great Harbour]] (Port of entry) | ||
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| - | + | ==Jost van Dyke Marinas & Yacht Clubs== | |
Submit Marina and yacht club details. | Submit Marina and yacht club details. | ||
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| - | + | ==Tourism & things to do ashore== | |
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List places of interest, tours, eateries, etc. | List places of interest, tours, eateries, etc. | ||
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Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | ||
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List links to discussion threads on the Cruiser Log Forum | List links to discussion threads on the Cruiser Log Forum | ||
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Personal experiences? | Personal experiences? | ||
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Revision as of 18:40, 15 July 2009
Jost van Dyke Cruising Guide
An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Jost van Dyke Island, BVI.
Map supplied courtesy of Paradise Islands
 (Click links for more information)
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| Gallery: | [ Photo gallery] |
| Chartlet: | [ Local chartlet] |
Background
At roughly 8 square kilometers, Jost Van Dyke is the smallest of the four main islands of the British Virgin Islands, the northern portion of the archipelago of the Virgin Islands, located in the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea. Jost Van Dyke lies about 5 miles to the northwest of Tortola and 5 miles to the north of Saint John. Little Jost Van Dyke lies off its eastern end. Like many of the neighboring islands, it is volcanic in origin and mountainous.
The most frequent mooring destination is Great Harbor (or Great Harbour). The beach strip around the harbour is lined with small bars and restaurants. Since the late 1960s, Foxy's Bar in Great Harbor has been a popular stop for Caribbean boaters. Foxy's and the other bars in Great Harbor now host a modest crowd year-round and are filled with thousands of partiers on New Year's Eve (locally known as "Old Year's Night").
Submit the chart details that are required for safe navigation.
Radio Nets
Submit details of local radio Nets.
Details?
Routes to/from Jost van Dyke
Popular routes, timing, etc.
Check-in facilities
Submit details about facilities for checking in - where to berth, etc.
Jost van Dyke Ports and Popular Stops
- Great Harbour (Port of entry)
Jost van Dyke Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Submit Marina and yacht club details.
Jost van Dyke Anchorages
List details of all safe anchorages in the area.
Tourism & things to do ashore
List places of interest, tours, eateries, etc.
Marine stores
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.
Repairs/Yards
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on the Cruiser Log Forum
References & Publications
Publications, Guides, etc.
External Links
Links to relevant websites.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
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