Posted by Liz
It was 11 years ago that Ed and I tried to get here when I was sailing with him aboard Gypsea, April 1999. But at that time, we had engine trouble, and had to sail over to Roadtown for repairs, so we never made it.
But here we are and it's a jewel of a place - just a teensie, weensie little island which was developed in the late 1930's by a young couple from Georgia - Robb and Rhodie White. They schlepped all of of the materials needed to build their home from Roadtown, Tortola, back and forth - in their 19 foot skiff.
This is at a time in the BVI's when the islands were impovershed. They left their life of luxury to develop this beautiful plot of land and live here. Robb White was a struggling writer, and ended up writing a book about their adventure, called "Our Virgin Island" which was later turned into a movie (of a different title than the book - can't remember the name) in the 1970's starring Sidney Portier and John Cassavetes.
Their orginial house still stands on the property - small and not luxurious - but with views to die for.
We can see why they came here!
It was 11 years ago that Ed and I tried to get here when I was sailing with him aboard Gypsea, April 1999. But at that time, we had engine trouble, and had to sail over to Roadtown for repairs, so we never made it.
But here we are and it's a jewel of a place - just a teensie, weensie little island which was developed in the late 1930's by a young couple from Georgia - Robb and Rhodie White. They schlepped all of of the materials needed to build their home from Roadtown, Tortola, back and forth - in their 19 foot skiff.
This is at a time in the BVI's when the islands were impovershed. They left their life of luxury to develop this beautiful plot of land and live here. Robb White was a struggling writer, and ended up writing a book about their adventure, called "Our Virgin Island" which was later turned into a movie (of a different title than the book - can't remember the name) in the 1970's starring Sidney Portier and John Cassavetes.
Their orginial house still stands on the property - small and not luxurious - but with views to die for.
We can see why they came here!
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Hi Liz and Ed
Just checked in to see where you were. We love Marina Cay and all the BWI's - super place. Wishing you a safe trip home...fair winds and calm seas...
Vicki & Peter
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