Charter Crews and Brokers know how to party – it was demonstrated again tonight!
So, I began my late after noon tradition of walking over through 
Havensight to have a “final-final” rum at the Rum Hut with the bartender, Amber, after wandering the docks all day as I shared time with the best Crews and Brokers in the world. ( Be careful of Amber’s Voodo Punch.) After one drink I caught a cab back to my hotel to freshen up for THE PARTY night of the VICL Boat Show. You know it doesn’t matter if you take a shower or not in the Caribbean, especially before a dance party at Paradise Point, because you will be wringing wet with sweat in just a few moments of stepping off the St. Thomas Sky Ride tram.
Director Erik continues to deliver on his promise to have this be one of the best VICL Boat Shows ever, and he has kept his promise all week. And, tonight’s party was no exception. It is still amazing to me to see a ski lift system in place from Havensight that takes us to Paradise Point, on top of a mountain overlooking the Caribbean Sea. Murray Pridham has built a Caribbean “party headquarters” on top of this mountain and 
the Boat Show has enjoyed the hospitality of his Team for the past few years.
As you step off the tram you are blasted by the group Top Notch, one of the local club bands on St. Thomas. They kept the Brokers and Crews dancing all night. You learn what it was like to hangout with 36+ yacht crews and Brokers when they don’t have anyone to worry about other
than how to get back to their yachts and hotels after the party. What a FUN time. Great music, food, and drinks for the Boat Show participants. Next time you are there make sure you meet the bartender, Elroy – one of the best. Plus, the view of the Caribbean is over the top. It is an incredible environment that Murray has created for those who want to have fun in the Caribbean. And, I even found a sign that said “Keep Off Grass!” behind one to fences. Only in the Caribbean!
Paradise Point gave the revelers all they expected and more. I did not see any of the Boat Show attendees 
ever sitting the entire night. It will be interesting to see what condition the Brokers and Crews are in tomorrow. I know that ONDECK charter racing will have two races tomorrow, so those signed up will want to make sure they have sturdy stomachs after such a night of partying.
Also, don’t forget that the lunch speaker tomorrow is Carolyn Lanclos from the Virgin Islands Department of Tourism. This government agency is a key reason why tourism is so healthy in the Virgin Islands compared to many other destinations. More yacht interviews will be in tomorrow’s articles. Sleep well, and remember the charter yachts are all open for preview tomorrow from 9AM to 5PM. Then ANOTHER PARTY is planned by Director Erik – the “Hawaiian Luau” at the Yacht Haven Grande’s big lawn. Until tomorrow…your Boat Show detective is determined to pace himself better on Wednesday. Time will tell.
