WELCOME TO THE BVI! - THE FIRST DAYS OF MY AQUILA 54 YACHT IN PARADISE.

[@terrykeever9422]

Cool days in the BVI.😊😃😄😁🙃

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Thanks

[@mymoney9234]

love the videos, keep it up

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Thanks, will do!

[@Clint8551]

You are awesome, period! Can’t wait for the next video

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Thank you so much!!

[@tjherms4324]

Looks like a great time by all! Have fun and looking forward to the next video! P.S. I took your boonie hat to a Twins game on Father's Day but unfortunately did not get a picture with it. Next time! 😁

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

That is awesome!

[@steverohr9105]

We happened to be a day and a bay behind you 2 weeks ago. Thoroughly enjoyed our sailing trip. We'll look for you next time.

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Next time!

[@steverohr9105]

@@thewanderinghillbilly Copy that, Hillbilly!

[@josephkordinak1591]

Always looks like an awesome time. You are definitely living the dream.

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

I am! Thanks

[@hollyb270]

Great video, loved it!

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@hollyb270]

@@thewanderinghillbilly don't forget to tap Erik for a taxi ride to Bananakeet!! 😉

[@mikelee5275]

hey Alan Did you see this? ?Earlier today, American Airlines commenced its latest route, connecting Miami with the British Virgin Islands. The carrier will now fly daily to Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport (EIS), located on Beef Island, a small island off the main island of Tortola.

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

I know!!!!

[@Glofilter]

What great fun! I was curious, is there a limit to how large a yacht can use one of those mooring buoys? I see some pretty big boats in your opening scene. Could, say, a 100 foot motor yacht use one? Most of your videos show sailboats and cats moored with you, so probably not. Those guys just anchor farther out then? Thanks, and keep these awesome videos coming!

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

I assume that 60 feet or more is not a good idea on the ball. I’ve seen some 65 foot sailboats do it with confidence but not motor yachts. They all anchor. Thanks for watching!

[@donploen1842]

🥲 The ball question is very relevant after the current catastrophe. I feel terrible for you🥲 @@thewanderinghillbilly

[@MOTORVESSELFREEDOM]

You don’t serve your guests Dom Perignon…lol….have a blast

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

No I don’t! Lol. Thabks

[@xd9sc1]

2:57 nothin' good on anyway.

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Hah. Thanks for watching

[@jameshblack]

Just buy clothes where you are and leave them there ? Extra underwear t shirt shorts etc

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

I know, right?

[@halo5zero]

Pro tip: Scan your passport creds but place the scanned copy in your suitcase. When you get to the boat place it in a safe or somewhere locked away and carry the copy when leaving the boat to go run erranda or site seeing...except when flying back home. That's what I was told, anyway.

[@rudyvradio]

Yep, I always make a copy, then laminate. Takes the pressure off my forgetful arse! Smh...

[@katiediaz6034]

My favorite KZbinr in my favorite place! We left 2 days before you got there. Already planning next year!

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

So cool! Thanks for watching

[@HopeOfJoe]

Soooooo much fun, you guys. Love the way you party. More importantly...........love your power catamaran ‼️👏🎉 See you next time.✨ 🌊 💨 🛥️🏝️👙🌞✨

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Thanks

[@bobhubbard8463]

It gives me so much pleasure to see such a deserving family enjoy the rewards of life … the humility and happiness is a lesson to us all. Thank you.

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

You are so kind. Thabks

[@conachcraig]

My late Aunt was a Scot who moved to Canada at the end of the War married twice inherited a fortune and had homes in the BVI Ontario and Boston

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Awesome!

[@virtualbown]

Haha, there is a certain amount of pride taken in closing places down.

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Yes!!!!

[@robertjones9723]

You are not kidding with that sweaty workout. It was HOT HOT HOT that week! We yelled at you driving by in Anegada and at Scrub ;). Hope you had a great week!

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

So hot

[@dwb73]

I'm curious about your Hurricane Season Plan? Are you keeping the boat in the BVI? Tied in a slip or hauled out? Maybe you'll take it to Puerto Rico and haul out at Marina Puerto Del Rey???

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

She’s going on the hard for 2 months. But still in the BVI. Thabks!

[@deniselumsden6738]

@@thewanderinghillbillywhere were you able to find space.? We were told all dockage or on the hard storage was privately held by charter companies, except at Spanish Town

[@dgrimm98]

Great stuff! Whitney's picked up the "are you happy!" from Alan! Love it!!

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Yes! Thank you!

[@donhamblen8060]

Congratulations on day one at Norman as Captain of your wonderful boat with wonderful friends. it doesn't s..k!

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Thanks!

[@jandefabs1]

Beautiful video , need more often please

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

More to come!

[@paul_and_ashley]

Recently cut the cord and we spend 90% of our tube time on KZbin. We watch A LOT of travel vlogs. With that being said, we find ourselves looking forward to your videos the most. Thank you Alan, truly.

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

That is awesome! Thabks

[@TradeWindgng]

What a great video that was , really enjoyed every minute, full of interesting moments and joy and technical issues. Love it Keep them coming please 🙏

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@CyK307]

Great videos! Thank you! I love the Virgin Islands too... I need to buy a boat instead of getting charters! You're an inspiration!

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Thanks so much!

[@mattmeyer8938]

Welcome back Capt. A start of a new adventure. Will keep a follow'n. Matt from Nebraska

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Thanks from Nebraska!!

[@chrishays6687]

It was a pleasure to meet you. Let us know if you ever want to come check out St John. We have a remodeled 2/1 apt for you at no charge. Enjoy the BVIs!

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Was great to meet you!!!

[@ctbjr1309]

Great video. Thanks for sharing. How did you manage to resolve the passport situation and get home as scheduled?

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

As long as I had a second ID, they were good. Getting a new one now!

[@DanO530.8]

You are living the dream and have a beautiful boat you only live once so live exploring the world meeting wonderful people and sharing your experience…super nice boat

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

We agree! Thanks!

[@pantherssbc]

Well worth the wait!!! Love it!!!

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Thank you

[@maxcorder2211]

It’s called a “fuel pick-up”. Sometimes.

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Thanks!!!!

[@matthewtaylor1697]

closing the place down is always a success and it doesn't suck😊

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

It does not suck!!

[@turquoiseescapes]

Love watching all your videos. Thanks to your suggestions we are heading down to the BVI in a couple weeks for our first bareboat charter. I do have a question about the itinerary. In your 7 day itinerary video that is very popular you talk about going counterclockwise but I feel like in all the videos I’ve seen you go clockwise around Tortola. What makes you decide which way to go each time? 12:37

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

It all depends on your schedule. The first week I went clockwise cause of the Marina Cay event. The second week…which you will see in a few weeks time…I went counter cause of the event at Bitter End. Depends on your schedule

[@roypoe1865]

That life definitely can't suck! 😂😂😂

[@GrahamSwan-yi5gw]

Great video mate - must check the tender fuel tank feed pipe. Had a HUGE laugh at the mooring attempts - reminded us of our first attempts which were not helped by having a boat hook that wasn’t long enough! Cheers

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Glad you enjoyed it. Hope you’re well

[@TChalla007]

I have a Keurig. I also have an adapter for ground coffee. Better for cost saving and environmental saving vs. throwing away used cups. Great video as always. Glad I subbed.

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

I just got that.!!!

[@TChalla007]

@@thewanderinghillbilly 👍🏾👍🏾

[@teritaylor4042]

Thanks for showing things like taking a few tries to grab the mooring ball and troubles with the dinghy motor…makes us feel better when we have to solve issues. Glad you got it all figured out. We’re planning our first bareboat charter down there next year thanks to you…fingers crossed! 🤞🏼

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Glad to help. Enjoy!

[@gtlguy]

On our honeymoon (brought the whole damn family with us on our honeymoon cruise - 17 of us) last month, we had stops in St Thomas and Tortola. Did not spend nearly enough time in either. The Hillbilly is a wonderful ambassador for this area (and boating, including the ups and downs). Cant wait for the next video.

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Unbelievable. Thanks so much

[@skip686]

Joys of boat ownership indeed. Been a minute since I've been to Tortola and the BVI's, miss it, thanks for taking us along Alan.

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Our pleasure!

[@crisrevell5176]

Thanks Alan for another great video!

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Thank you!

[@carlrhodes9040]

Will be there in 3 weeks for a month, can't wait! Your videos have been inspiring and enlightening for us newbies. Dropping the kids off at SeaTrek BVI for 2 weeks then we charter a cat for 9 days. Scuba and fun! Never been, so thanks for the info!! Hope to at least wave at you!

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Good luck!! Thanks for watching

[@cmoore7821]

Whoever said money can't buy happiness didn't know what the hell they were talking about.

[@rudyvradio]

Man! This, to "me," is the best vid that I have seen to date. Thanks for always sharing your loves, your lives, and your adventures. Simply uh-MAZING! Blessins...

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Wow, thanks!

[@texanborn78]

It’s looking like like things are kicking off well for you and The Hillbilly. Glad your crew made it to you safely and you guys are having fun. How about the Rangers getting 6 on the All Star team!! Have a great one and look forward to the next adventure you bring us. Be well.

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Thanks 👍

[@markrefosco9236]

Hi Alan! We passed you on our way in to the Bite last Sunday for our first jump off the T in two years. This is our thirteenth time bareboating the beautiful BVI. Always enjoy your videos!

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

That is awesome!

[@TVK830]

Awesome..thx for the update!

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

No problem 👍

[@akajbssmith7423]

Congratulations on making it back to the BVI and Nanny Cay. I did my first BVI charter out of there 22 years ago on our honeymoon. Now we have moved on to our semi empty nest adult trips with friends. They are asking me to do another one next year. Norman is one of my favorite stops. PB’s & WT’s is always fun. Dinner at PB with that sunset over St. John’s is always stunning. Love the boat and the excellent vids. Enjoy the time with good friends and family.

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@randyreid2916]

Another great video...thanks for taking us with you.

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@sailingthescarletibis]

Enjoyed meeting you at the Marina Cay gig. What a fun night and an exciting way to welcome Marina Cay back to life! -Mike @sailingthescarletibis

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Loved meeting you! Cheers

[@burrows10011]

Hey Alan, about to get my BVI charter dialed in. Also flying into STT. What water taxi do you use and what company do you use to provision your yacht on this episode? Thanks!

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Maldiv Charters for water taxi. Either Bobby’s or Rite Way for provision. Thanks for watching

[@davidforbes8595]

AWESOME VIDEO!

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@shannontreanor2924]

It was so much fun running into you, Ron & JP at the Pirates Bight on our last night! Thanks for a all of the great videos!

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Our pleasure! Great to meet you too!

[@BellsRidesAboardSeaBoss]

Third time is a charm, it doesn’t suck for sure. Enjoy the Ride

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Thabks

[@pwmorris1963]

Jeez this video makes me want to get back to the BVI's! Thank you Alan!

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Thank you!

[@wilkinson6212]

Glad I found your channel! I’ve been researching power cats and have been curious as to whether one could make it from Miami to the Virgin Islands and beyond. I’m still a couple of years away from getting a cat and taking it south, but it will happen. Aquila has had my eye fir some time. Your channel has given me great insight into living aboard and entertaining on one. You’re doing exactly what I intend to do. Love your channel. Keep it up!!

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Thank you! And thanks for watching!

[@royanderson7669]

Your videos are so great. My wife and I took a trip to St. Augustine and went on a sailboat there, "The Schooner Freedom", and we fell in love with sailing. It all sort of happened by accident because we didn't plan on going out on a sailboat but I'm glad we did. We plan on going to BVI with some friends and just wanted to say thank you for all your videos and sharing your experience. Might end up seeing you there!!!

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Great! Thanks for watching

[@vladimircvetko1209]

Your drone caught my girlfriend and I posing for a picture on the Willy T’s! Glad to see more Californias making the long trip to the VI. We were out there that same week. Excited to see the rest of your trip. (But you missed some stellar post-storm sunsets the previous week…)

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

So cool! Glad I caught it. And thanks for watching.

[@tomreid5184]

Great video. Are your Rangers going to make the playoffs? My Nat's are history. We're already looking for next year. That's what losers do when their season is lost. Oh well, that's life. I looks as if you're really enjoying the boat. Semper Fi.

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Yes we are. Go Rangers!

[@ShannonChampion-y2l]

Sorry we missed you last month. I'm Going back to BVI for a charter what water Taxi would you recommend ?

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Island Time or Nelson!

[@scottharmeling1256]

Whom do you use for your water taxi charter, not looking to go the public route as ferry timing / wait times do no seem desirable. We are visiting in November and this is one of the last things I need to book. Thnx in advance!!

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Island time

[@kimb6962]

Never a dull moment in the life of TWH! Good luck with the passport situation! Love you guys! Continue having a wonderful time! ♥️🥳🥰

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Thanks so much!!

[@drmarcum101a]

Great Video!

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Thanks!

[@АлександрГотзелих]

Молодцы так держать

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Thanks!

[@nexusoldbind5015]

Are you going to make a playlist for your Aquila 54 just curious 🤔

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Hah. I have one but I don’t know if anyone would want it.

[@garyw8481]

Your new crew wives are very...ummm...pretty... LOL!

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Uh….my niece and friends thank you!

[@aramdekoven9647]

Hello friend! Do you have a videos where you talk about reserving mooring balls? Seems like you can do that but there can be some complexities. Also, do know anything about the Catamaran Company? Many thanks!

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Check out my earlier videos regarding the balls. Thanks!

[@aramdekoven9647]

@@thewanderinghillbilly Thank you! What about the Catamaran Company, you never talk about them. Thank you!

[@anthonytelenta3053]

Why a 54 vs the 70?

[@brianbradley8244]

@4:37 Does he make the putt!! (it's on the TV) LOL

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Hah

[@homerjsimpson2118]

what a beautiful life!!!! ohh i hope ... one day :)

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Thanks!

[@tracydavis8767]

Is there a certain water taxi company that you use?

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Anthony Nelson Water Taxi

[@robdickson2285]

Who does your merchandise ?

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

AWSOM Apparel. Florida. Thanks for watching!!

[@conachcraig]

Love you guys and your videos

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Thank you!

[@why2267]

CNN. Really?

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

NONE of what I do is about politics or personal choices. You make yours…I’ll make mine. Thanks for watching!

[@riverakers]

Enjoy!

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Thanks

[@stephenscott963]

Apologies, but did you say these people are charter guests? Are you chartering, or just friends coming along!? I wanted to ask you a hopefully not to crazy a question, but if these are friends coming out with you, do you charge them anything, gas, food etc, or you are that guy who makes a butt load of money and treats everyone? Just curious, keep up the amazing videos, can’t wait to run into you and buy you a few too many cocktails!!

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Hey…anyone invited on board The Hillbilly is my guest. Family, friends, friends of family. The only requirement is ZERO drama and fun attitudes with appreciation. They often pay for some, a lot, a little…whatever they want. The rest is on me. It creates a wonderful environment for a special time. Thanks for asking