Every morning, Capt Dave delivers a complete conditions briefing for St. John, St. Thomas, and the BVI — beaches, marine conditions, cruise ship crowds, beach conditions ratings, and more.
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The Paradise Brief is for informational purposes only. Conditions data is sourced from third-party providers and is not guaranteed to be accurate or complete. Always exercise your own judgment and verify conditions before making decisions about water activities or travel. Capt Dave's Paradise Brief is not responsible for decisions made based on this report.
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The Paradise Brief aggregates data from NOAA, Windy, FAA, cruise ship schedules, and local sources into one clean morning read.
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About Capt Dave
I built this because nothing like it existed. Every morning I was checking six different sources — and I figured if I needed it, so did you.
Capt Dave is a retired senior executive and serial entrepreneur who has spent extensive time on the waters of the USVI and BVI. He and his wife are frequent travelers of the area — passionate about these islands and everything that makes them extraordinary. He holds a degree in Psychology and a Diploma in Strategy and Innovation from Oxford University, and is a published author of two books on reinvention and life transitions.
What subscribers say
"Finally — one place that tells me if the Baths are worth the crossing or if I should just anchor at Norman Island. The beach conditions ratings alone are worth it."
"The cruise ship crowd wave chart changed how we plan our days on St. John. We hit Trunk Bay at 3:30pm now instead of 10am. No crowds, same beach."
"As a captain running charters out of Nanny Cay, the Captain's Briefing tab is exactly what I needed. Buoy data, passage notes, watch items — professional grade."
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The Paradise Brief is for informational purposes only. Conditions data is sourced from third-party providers and is not guaranteed to be accurate or complete. Always exercise your own judgment and verify conditions before making decisions about water activities or travel.