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Island Weather!
Did you know that the U.S. and British
Virgin Islands are only about a 1000 miles from the equator? Yes! Pack
sunscreen, the sun is much stronger here! In the islands, we enjoy a balmy
subtropical climate and cooling trade winds. Temperatures rarely drop
below 77°F in the winter or rise above 90°F in the summer. Even on a
really warm day, if you are in the shade, you are comfortable because of
the constant breezes. The night temperatures vary by only 10 degrees.
Hurricane season runs from July 1st through the end of November. They
typically occur in our area from late August to late September. The good
news is that Three Moons is not available for charter during most of
hurricane season... we don't want to endanger our guests or our home. Ah!
The voice of experience!
Winter... While most everyone else is freezing in the icy tundra of
the US Mainland and most of Europe, we are enjoying beautiful sunshine and
great wind for sailing. Daytime temperatures average 80-85°F and drop to
75-80°F at night. Winds average 10-20 knots giving us cool nights. You may
want a light, snugly blanket if you keep your hatch open in your cabin at
night. It is common to see short rain showers during the day and at night
too. We call 'em, "Liquid Sunshine or Moon Showers"!! They pass over
quickly and rarely last more than 30 minutes.
For all you snowbirds: Christmas and New Years are the busiest
weeks of the season. There will be lots of people, but it is still fairly
easy to find a quiet spot to yourself. And who knows? You may make a new
friend!
Spring and Fall... With the arrival of spring, the islands put on a
new coat of fresh, green lushness. Even though our seasons are not as
marked as the seasons at home, one can still feel it in the air. Daytime
highs average 90°F, nighttime lows 80°F, and there is a 20% chance of a
passing shower. The only difference between spring and fall is that we are
likely to have a few more rain showers. April and May typically are a
little slower months for chartering and can be an excellent time to visit.
It's much easier to find your own piece of paradise during these months
that isn't being used by anyone else!
Summer... Personally, we think that the arrival of Carnival in St.
Thomas heralds the beginning of summer. And as they say, it is "HOT, HOT,
HOT"!!! In June and July, the daytime temperatures push 95°F. Fortunately,
the nights are fairly comfortable at 80°F. We prefer to crank up the
air-conditioning throughout the boat after a day of sun and
fun.
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Full Moons Aboard Three
Moons!!
2003 Join us for dining and
dancing under the full moon... (Watch out you party animals!)
Saturday, January
18th
Sunday, February 16th
Tuesday, March 18th
Wednesday,
April 16th
Thursday, May 15th
Saturday, June 14th
Sunday,
July 13th
Tuesday, August 12th,
Wednesday, September 10th
Friday, October 10th
Saturday, November 8th
Monday, December
8th
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