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Whether your tastes vary shopping to dining out, there is a long list of water based activities ranging from waterside cocktails at a favorite marina, to barbeque restaurant access on the waterfront to an evening of leisure found under the stars at a drive-in movie theater. Traveling along the various inlets, marinas and waterfronts of St Thomas by boat can provide you and your guests, friends and family a host of sometimes unexpected activities.

Sunday Brunch featuring an Emerald Isle flare can easily be found at Molly Malone’s located at American Yacht Harbor in Red Hook. This Irish mainstay has hosted sailors for decades and a salty story can always be found from the boating patrons at the bar. With easy access by boat to American Yacht Harbor, the office monitors channel 16 during business hours or channel 6 after the sun sets. Dock master Mike Faulk will be on-hand to welcome you ashore and provide directions. Those arriving after hours are encouraged to monitor channel 6 to announce your arrival. Security will then be able to assist you with available short term parking tie up. For those coming ashore by dinghy, a free dinghy dock is available on a first come first served basis for all vessels under twelve feet.   

From enjoying the sports fishing fleets on the East End to the main harbor of Charlotte Amalie, the new Yacht Haven Grande marina holds a little something for everyone. A variety of restaurants ranging from the eclectic to the casual as well as shopping galore. Full moon jazz concerts on the green and a farmers market featuring arts and crafts and homegrown herbs and vegetables usually not found in your average galley every other Sunday. Tie up at the dinghy dock outside of the marina office any time of the day or night space permitting. Yacht Haven Grande monitors channel 10 during the day and Corrine at the front desk is a delight. Call in to channel 16 or 10 after hours to reach security.

Got a hankering for authentic Texas Style Barbeque? “The hottest BBQ in the West…Indies”, Bill Collin’s Texas Pit is easily accessible by large and small boat alike.  The roadside stand can be found along the Charlotte Amalie waterfront across from Windward Passage Hotel. Tie up alongside, order from a lengthy menu of bbq favorites and enjoy ribs and brisket back on the boat. It sure beats any normal drive thru.

And what easier way to quench your thirst, provision the galley or even drop Fido off for a trim, than  by visiting Crown Bay marina. There is always plenty of ‘sea-speak’ to be found at Tickles Dockside Pub among the numerous boating patrons. Live music almost weekly is always a treat while your pet enjoys a day at the spa at Style a Dog. They even feature dog and kitty life jackets for man’s best friends.

A flash back to the past can be found at Honeymoon Beach on beautiful Water Island every Monday evening as Heidi’s Honeymoon Grill hosts the very popular drive-in movie night. Plenty of access by dinghy, the current films of the day are projected along a back drop of sail cloth between two palm trees and are contrasted by a colorful Caribbean sunset at show time. Popcorn, cotton candy, burgers and a full bar are available. Movies schedules are posted each week at the Crown Bay Marina office, the ferry dock or by calling Heidi herself at 340-690-0325.

Boating in and around St Thomas for many is a way of life, and as life first sprang from the sea, it is only appropriate that there be events and activities available to boaters of all types to celebrate the fact.