We want to note that despite the catchy title, we were very impressed by the way the BVI Customs and Immigration team handled the situation. This was at the very beginning of the pandemic when no one was sure what to do or what was going to happen. At the time this was filmed we were allowed to sail but not go ashore, this was what we were told by officials at the customs office. Since then that has changed greatly. We respect their decisions to keep their country safe.

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In this episode, we finally make it to St. Thomas after a 700 mile offshore ocean passage from the Bahamas. We are glad to see land but after so much time in the deserted islands of the Bahamas, we are smacked in the face with the full force of big brand marketing in the USVI. We have lots to do while we are here, especially some much-needed plumbing work. Don’t ask, just watch and you will see.

We also need to make some repairs after the hard sailing passage. We still make time for fun though. Kate’s mom joins us for a few days, and our friends from Jamestown Boatyard in Rhode Island, Dave and Denise, make an appearance for some spirited sailing and fun in St. John.

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