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suesh · 02-11-2008, 14:45

we are moving to tortola on Nov 12th for 6 months teaching bareboat chartering. Weneed somewhere to live - does anyone have a boat we could rent for the duration. We are a professional couple (retired ex RAF and teacher). Thanks Sue

**GordMay** · 03-11-2008, 02:04

Greetings, and WELCOME aboard Sue.
Unfortunately, you are seeking accommodations during High season in the Virgins.
Good luck!

suesh · 03-11-2008, 13:45

Yes we know, but that is when the work is! So we still need to look for accommodation for the next six months from about mid November to June. Obviously we will look when we arrive, but this forum might also help us. Thanks for the reply tho.

Sue

SkiprJohn · 03-11-2008, 13:54

Aloha Suesh,
Welcome aboard! I can't help you with your search but there are others here on the forum from that area that might be able to.
Kind regards,
JohnL

Vasco · 03-11-2008, 14:03

Sue,

Your best bet is here Traveltalkonline: Viewing list of forums
Lots of locals and folks that know the BVI on this site.

suesh · 03-11-2008, 14:06

Thanks both of you, I will have a look at traveltalkonline.

Sue

suesh · 08-11-2008, 11:49

hi does anyone know if there is a rule for how much medication in the way of paracetamol etc that can be taken into Tortola. have tried the live talk on traveltalkon line but my laptop won't let me do it! We are moving to Tortola for 6 months and I want to take pills etc just in case! Sue

Reality Check · 08-11-2008, 13:01

I always have a 3 month supply and have never been asked anything about meds. I only have a few and half are OTC. I would not think it would be a problem from what I have seen and I pass in and out of customs several times each trip.

You have indicated you will be working in BVI for 6 months... do you have your Work Permit in place? You really need it prior to arrival, otherwise your stay is limited to 30 days. Most of us have no problem with this as we simply go to USVI for a few days/ weeks and return as often as necessary.

If you have an employer already signed up, they should be able to facilitate your Work permit process. Generally it is somewhat difficult to get permits in such jobs as Charter Capt as the local supply is sufficient. Not really sure about instruction but certified would probably fit in.

suesh · 08-11-2008, 16:15

Hi yes everything is in place,my partner has a work permit for a year and we arrive in5 days. It's just that i have been packing and got to the medicines eg asprin, paracetamol etc and packed probably enough for the year although we are only staying until June, and then wondered if there might be a problem bringing them into Tortola - can't find any guidelines anywhere.

Sue

02-11-2008, 14:45	#1
suesh Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 5	tortola we are moving to tortola on Nov 12th for 6 months teaching bareboat chartering. Weneed somewhere to live - does anyone have a boat we could rent for the duration. We are a professional couple (retired ex RAF and teacher). Thanks Sue

03-11-2008, 02:04	#2
GordMay Administrator Site Administrator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario - 48-29N x 89-20W Boat: C.L.O.D. (Cruiser Living On Dirt) Posts: 9,728 Images: 232	Greetings, and WELCOME aboard Sue. Unfortunately, you are seeking accommodations during High season in the Virgins. Good luck! __________________ Gord May ~~_/)_~~ (Gord & Maggie - "Southbound") "If you didn't have time/$ to do it right in the first place, when will you get the time/$ to fix it?"

03-11-2008, 14:03	#5
Vasco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Toronto in summer, further south in winter. Boat: CS36Merlin, "La Belle Aurore" Ben393 "Breathless" Posts: 1,891 Images: 34	Sue, Your best bet is here Traveltalkonline: Viewing list of forums Lots of locals and folks that know the BVI on this site. __________________ Rick I Toronto

08-11-2008, 13:01	#8
Reality Check Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: In the islands until early Feb 08... then I may or may not return home!!!!! Boat: s/v Reality Check 36' Bene Posts: 239	I always have a 3 month supply and have never been asked anything about meds. I only have a few and half are OTC. I would not think it would be a problem from what I have seen and I pass in and out of customs several times each trip. You have indicated you will be working in BVI for 6 months... do you have your Work Permit in place? You really need it prior to arrival, otherwise your stay is limited to 30 days. Most of us have no problem with this as we simply go to USVI for a few days/ weeks and return as often as necessary. If you have an employer already signed up, they should be able to facilitate your Work permit process. Generally it is somewhat difficult to get permits in such jobs as Charter Capt as the local supply is sufficient. Not really sure about instruction but certified would probably fit in. __________________ I prefer a sailboat to a motorboat, and it is my belief that boat sailing is a finer, more difficult, and sturdier art than running a motor. --- Jack London

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03-11-2008, 13:45	#3
suesh Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 5	Yes we know, but that is when the work is! So we still need to look for accommodation for the next six months from about mid November to June. Obviously we will look when we arrive, but this forum might also help us. Thanks for the reply tho. Sue

03-11-2008, 13:54	#4
SkiprJohn Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Kea'au, Big Island, Hawaii Boat: Cascade, Cutter, 42 - "Casual" Posts: 3,922	Aloha Suesh, Welcome aboard! I can't help you with your search but there are others here on the forum from that area that might be able to. Kind regards, JohnL

03-11-2008, 14:06	#6
suesh Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 5	Thanks both of you, I will have a look at traveltalkonline. Sue

08-11-2008, 11:49	#7
suesh Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 5	hi does anyone know if there is a rule for how much medication in the way of paracetamol etc that can be taken into Tortola. have tried the live talk on traveltalkon line but my laptop won't let me do it! We are moving to Tortola for 6 months and I want to take pills etc just in case! Sue

08-11-2008, 16:15	#9
suesh Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 5	Hi yes everything is in place,my partner has a work permit for a year and we arrive in5 days. It's just that i have been packing and got to the medicines eg asprin, paracetamol etc and packed probably enough for the year although we are only staying until June, and then wondered if there might be a problem bringing them into Tortola - can't find any guidelines anywhere. Sue

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