Im praying for them and hoping they can get their situation under control on board so they dont have to stop sailing again.. Tortola Island is both the BVIs capital, and our largest island. If you are not either a US or Canadian citizen, and are entering the USVI waters on anything other than a commercial carrier (ferry, airline, etc. U.S. DEPARTMENT of STATE BUREAU of CONSULAR AFFAIRS, Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. 4700. 4700 to make after-hours arrangements.). Not quite so many its like were the only people in the world moorings available. If all islands are closed for tourist and sailors, we get a refund. WebBVI, Hodge's Creek Marina. Day 4: Visit Monkey Point, Guana Island for amazing snorkeling and turtle spotting. Where do you begin? This is only the beginning you are telling the USVI charter boats that they are allowed 7 trips per year to enter the BVI while our water taxi commercial vessels going into the USVI every day. Recommendations for short time on island? Are health screening procedures in place at airports and other ports of entry? If you wish to remain on travel.state.gov, click the "cancel" message. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-106954204', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');St John is nice, but I cant see spending a week sailing just around St John. There was a big story last spring I think with two couples who ended up in BVI jail for a similar incident. Visitors from other countries may also require a visa for entry. Its an opportunity for the cruise giant to exercise its new Healthy Return to Service protocols to ensure its cruise ships are ready to return to the Territory. You can walk through the boulders and then sunbathe and swim at Devils Bay. Such a tease! Governor Bryan To Update Residents On COVID-19, Governor Bryan Initiates Open Doors Phase Of Territorys Reopening From COVID-19, USVI Officially Enters Open Doors Phase Of Territorys Plan To Safely Resume Operations In Response To COVID-19. Members who are knowledgeable about this destination and volunteer their time to answer travelers' questions. European citizens need a valid passport to enter the British Virgin Islands. Ms. Halcomb noted that St. Croix has significant potential for cruise tourism growth if its berth is expanded to accommodate the larger vessels. The charter owner tells us that if BVI are restricted (BVI have "exclusion zone" for sailing right now), then he will sail USVI or SVI. St. Thomas is unquestionably the sailing capital of the USVI as well as one of the top yachting destinations in the entire Caribbean. Visitors will discover a breathtaking mix of natural, and human-made beauty. http://www.traveltalkonline.com/ubbthreads.php/topics/227102/cyoa-newbie-usvi-here-we-come.html#Post227102. The Virgin Islands has turned away two cruise ships with COVID infections aboard, according to V.I. ZBVI 780 kHz AM 8:00am daily and up-date every hour on the hour. The USVI is one of the most popular destinations that we sail to, and our guests will be looking forward to returning just as much as we are, said Jayne Halcomb, Royal Caribbeans Destination Development Director for the Americas and Caribbean. Sail the British Virgin Islands on a Bareboat Charter. The freedom to sail your own plan and set your itinerary is a dream come true for anyone who has ever tossed the lines and held onto the mainsheet. Payment must be made to the sales office in advance with the final balance and the permit is issued on arrival at the base. Copyright 2006 - 2023 - BVI News, Graphic Design (BV) Limited. Here are 5 essential skills to master before you leave the dock for your first bareboat charter sailing vacation. We are eager to get back there and we are confident that with the progress and success of the (COVID) vaccine and our track record operating safely, that we will back to the U.S. Virgin Islands.. Transport from EIS-Tortola to White Bay, JVD, Day charter to Indians, Willy T, Foxys. To make your way here is to make some incredible memories. The National Park moorings are still there. use of the comments below or other interaction among the users. Day 2: Head to Virgin Gorda and the Baths Marine Park for a snorkel or hike to Devils Bay through the maze of giant boulders on the beach. St. Thomas Office (340) 774-9000. After you have obtained your ASA 104 certification and you want to head to the British Virgin. V.I. Box 4494, Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands All rights reserved. Preparing For Your First Sailing Vacation Charter, The idea of chartering a boat for a sailing vacation is on your mind so why not just take the plunge and plan that trip? There are frequent ferries available to deliver you to the BVI. If you are going with a captain he will also know where to take you no matter if it is the USVI or the BVI. It will be interesting to see their reaction. Day 6: Sail to Sopers Hole and grab a bite to eat at Pussers Landing or Omars Cafe. WebCOVID-19 Update for Horizon Yacht Charters There are no longer any Covid-19 travel restrictions, proof of vaccinations, or testing required to visit many of our locations, with The Christmas winds can produce 25-30 knots for several days at a time. If you are thinking about expanding your sailing knowledge and need a carrot dangled out in front of you, this is it. Cruz Bay is the locus for St. Johns relatively shopping, dining, and nightlife scene, and its a short dingy ride from the mooring field at Honeymoon Beach which like all of the moorings within Virgin Islands National Park are free for day use but first-come, first-served (overnight stays cost $26 per night). ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-107006436', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');Tortola, but that has changed over the years too. Low 74F. A good question for TTOL. St. John is supposed to be nice. At the press briefing, Bryan said he hoped that cruise ships could continue to visit the territory and control the spread of COVID-19 onboard. Day 5: We sail to Jost Van Dyck, home of world-famous Foxys. Our first stop will be White Bay which is home to the Soggy Dollar Bar and the more relaxed Ivans nearby. The CYOA base is in Frenchtown and is walkable to more than 6 restaurants and Frenchtown Brewing. If you dont feel like going ashore in nearby Red Hook for dinner, the Pizza Pi VI pizza delivery boat will be happy to bring food to you. If you are ready to charter a bareboat excursion, this is a good way to start. The Moorings offers a wide range of charter options to suit every guest. Please log in, or sign up for a new account to continue reading. There is excellent snorkeling nearby and the beach club has comfortable chairs for resting underneath the palm trees. If you have questions regarding the necessity of a visa, contact the nearest BVI Tourist Board Office, your areas British Embassy, or the BVI Government Chief Immigration Officer at (284) 494-3471, or (284) 494-3701 Ext. Health Commissioner Justa Encarnacion. business owners or potential business owners can send feedback, ideas and suggestions for Royal Caribbean directly to Melissa De La Cruz at mdelacruz@rccl.com or Daniella Cardenas at daniellacardenas@rccl.com. You can schedule dive and snorkeling expeditions or rent some Lasers or Hobies. Encarnacion shared the information at a Monday press briefing on COVID, noting the cruise ships had passed the 1% threshold of active COVID cases onboard that her department has allowed for visiting ships. The National Park on St John provides pristine anchorages with no noise and very few lights on the hills. Just my opinion but.if protocols do change, the only USVI worth visiting is (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? Check our sailing schedule on the 157-foot 3-masted mega sailing yacht. They will be updating us on their sailing adventures through their Instagram page @apres_sail and the American Sailing Instagram page: instagram.com/americansailing/, A post shared by AMERICAN SAILING (@americansailing). The Government of the United States Virgins Islands is responsible for this page. Voted Boat of the Year in 2022, the Moorings 4200 is the newest masterpiece in our distinguished line of sailing catamarans. Your family would be exempted from the $4.00 but every other person on that charter boat has to pay you $4.00. We have friends chartering in the USVI for the first time in July after 15+ BVI trips. Wake up slowly, stretch, do yoga or go for a swim. Transport from EIS-Tortola to White Bay, JVD, Day charter to Indians, Willy T, Foxys. If you plan to leave BVIs waters, be sure these items are back aboard prior to leaving the charter base. Outside of personal use, any unauthorized reproduction, by any means, mechanical or electronic, without the express written permission of BVINews.com is strictly prohibited. Members who are knowledgeable about this destination and volunteer their time to answer travelers' questions. Saffie, we head to STX after July 4. Then on to Grenada for hurricane season. Cheers, RickG The news comes as other Caribbean islands like as Aruba, Bonaire, Curaao have also denied entry to cruise ships with active COVID-19 cases. Even if your original Covid test could get you in, you would then need to do the BVI portal again to get back in since you are only going for one night. Hello! The next session of the Community Business Forum series will be held in April. These are not BVI businesses. End the day at Virgin Gordas North Sound and enjoy drinks and dinner at the Leverick Bay Resort and Marina. I disagree very strongly. Unfortunately, the hurricane-damaged Caneel Bay resort remains closed, but boaters can still find a mooring in the bay or in nearby Trunk Bay and Cinnamon Bay. Addressing specifics of returning to the Virgin Islands, Royal Caribbean Group executives participating in Wednesdays Community Business Forum said they are looking to local providers to help create a bubble experience, providing services in smaller group settings, and for off-the-beaten-path excursions. Visitors from some countries may also require a visa for entry. USVI, BVI turn away All sailing They are under considerable pressure as it is with the omicron variant. Thanks for the informative post. I have a 47 foot cat reserved through CYOA at the end of July. Hoping USVIs will be as enjoyable as BVIs. Any re They cannot stay closed forever. Worldwide Cautions provide U.S. citizens with general information regarding terrorist activities, political violence, and criminal activity that occur abroad. The Christmas winds can produce 25-30 knots for several days at a time. On your next view you will be asked to log in to your subscriber account or create an account and subscribepurchase a subscription to continue reading. Could somebody comment on differences between sailing BVI and USVI? The Virgin Islands has turned away two cruise ships with COVID infections aboard, according to V.I. Any recommendations for provisioning? We are grateful to Royal Caribbean for partnering with us to begin the conversation now about being ready for their return, hopefully in 2021, said David Bornn, Chief Legal Counsel for the Office of the Governor, who created the Community Business Forum initiative. The way you reach shore is by jumping out of the tender and swimming, hence the name soggy dollar. In the afternoon, we head over to Great Harbor and anchor for the night. Writer, Editor and Sailor, Bob Curley, is a Rhode Island Expert who contributes to American Sailing on sailing New England and the Caribbean. https://www.dreamyachtcharter.com/american-sailing-association/. You are about to leave travel.state.gov for an external website that is not maintained by the U.S. Department of State. For more information, visit www.vi.gov/cbf. Visit Saba Rock for happy hour and see the feeding of the fish. BVI no longer the sailing capital but the marine red tape and fee capital of the world. Ive always used Bobbys in (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? We hesitate because it will not be the same we hear that BVI and USVI are very different, USVI being more commercial and noisy, BVI quieter, more laid back and sailor friendly. This temporary trade license and work permit business is not working. Do you really want to have issues? You cant anchor or moor at Cane Bay, but its well worth the cab ride from Christiansted to experience diving off the Cane Bay Wall, which drops 13,200 feet into the abyss of the Puerto Rico Trench just 100 yards offshore. Its going to be really critical for all of you to adapt as well, as things change, as we evolve and as we learn more and start bringing our guests back to the U.S. Virgin Islands, Ms. Halcomb said. ), you must obtain a visitor's visa. Take a look at another sample Itinerary from our International Yacht Charter Partner, Dream Yacht Charter (ASA Members receive discounted charters with Dream Yacht Charter): Day 1: Overnight at Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina BVI and get to know your boat. Official websites use .gov A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Big whoop. The British Virgin Islands may get more attention from boaters, but the U.S. Virgin Islands are an excellent sailing destination themselves even if you never cross over to the BVI side. Our first stop is off Spanish Town so you can visit the Baths. We are dreaming about BVI charter in the winter, and we hope that coronavirus situation will be under control by then. I used to have a yacht in (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? Have fun! Yes, If so, are test results reliably available within one calendar day? 9:00 p.m.), Road Town, Tortola (Monday Sunday, 8:30 a.m. 7:00 p.m.), Great Harbour, Jost Van Dyke (Monday - Sunday, 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m.), Spanish Town, Virgin Gorda (Monday Sunday, 8:30 a.m. 7:00 p.m.). Head to Cooper Island and Cistern Point for snorkeling or Hallovers Bay. The only coral island in the Virgin Islands volcanic chain, Anegada is characterized by its nearly flat elevation, the striking coral reefs that surround it, secluded sandy beaches and clear springs bubbling from coral beds. So didnt the usvi had restrictions too ??????? more, British Virgin Islands Destination Experts. Sistership Sailing School sailsistership.com (284) 496-7145 Nanny Cay We are dreaming about BVI charter in the winter, and we hope that coronavirus situation will be under control by then. To visit the island, guests are required to apply through the governments newly-implemented online portal BVI Gateway, at least seven days before their travel date. An official website of the United States government. Magens Bay consistently ranks on lists of top beaches in the Caribbean, and a St, Thomas north shore sail brings you to the anchorage on the southeast end of the bay, which is close to the dingy landing if you want to hit the beach (or bar) while visiting. Select Language. But since SeaSea first sailed, the rules have changed. Didnt you guys think that this would become an issue . You have permission to edit this article. Please visit https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories.html/ for further information on U.S. Department of State Travel Advisories. WebPOLYGALA -Oceanis 51.1-Dream Yacht Charter,5 Cabin,Parham Town,British Virgin Islands. Fahie said local water taxis were able to carry 12 passengers but there were certain areas that the United States decided was not the law and it ended to enforce it properly. http://www.traveltalkonline.com/ubbthreads.php/topics/227451/10-day-usvi-itinerary.html#Post227451. WebThe British Virgin Islands welcomes the arrival of private watercraft. Fahie said this indicates that BVI commercial vessels can carry 12 passengers into US waters once they hold a code certificate issued by VISR. No fishing license required. You won't be doing the portal on the BVI side in Nov if you are vaccinated and it remains to be seen if the USVI will be changing their protocols as well. But if youve been dreaming about a BVI sailing vacation being limited to just the USVI wont measure up. The anchorages along the North Shore are beautiful. Great thanks, hopefully some positive changes in November. Thank you for signing in! Learn the fundamentals of sailing and prepare for your on-the-water lessons, Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve, Green Cay Marina and the Tamarind Reef Resort. Start early and raise the sails for one last glorious sail back to Road Town. Here's a list of places to hit from Jay Pennington, the GM at CYOA. Guests age 12 and older must present proof of Covid-19 vaccination, with the final dose of their vaccine administered at least 14 days before sailing. Gov. But of course it may not be. Is it possible to sail from the BVIs to the USVIs at the moment, just for a 1 night trip? Charter companies can be found in Road Town or on the West End. A good question for TTOL. $4.00 fee was waive for a boat that was registered as a commercial vessel so basically if your boat is charter boat and you decide that you wanted to go Norman Island for the day with your family. We live on our boat in Coral Bay, (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? To prepare for its return to service, Royal Caribbean gathered a panel of health experts to develop protocols for onboarding and for arrival and disembarking at destinations. Flying into St. Thomas, USVI is a popular option. Home ; Destinations . All sailing abilities welcome from novice to experienced. Try the native lobster and rum smoothies at the Reef Hotel or conch at Big Bamboo, Loblolly Bay. Lovango Cay, a small island located off the northeast coast of St. Thomas, was always a popular snorkeling spot for USVI boaters, and its even more appealing now that the Lovongo Resort & Beach Club is open. You dont have to do the USVI portal. The BVI archipelago comprises dozens of islands large and small some rich with life and civilization, and others nearly untouched. can someone in charge of custom get their acts together. BVI Traveler is also a good source. This is the Caribbean paradise you have had wild dreams about. Reissued with updates to health information. No, Travelers may enter BVI through Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport (EIS) and the seaports Road Town Jetty; Sopers Hole Dock, West End; Great Harbour, Jost Van Dyke; or Spanish Town, Virgin Gorda. Does this mean that Royal Caribbean thinks the Conditional Sail Order will be lifted sooner rather than later? Courses Offered: ASA 101, Basic Keelboat Sailing | ASA 103, Basic Coastal Cruising | ASA 104, Bareboat Cruising | ASA 105, Coastal Navigation. The British Virgin Islands welcomes the arrival of private watercraft. Generally clear skies. Visitors from the UK and all other countries should consult their local US Embassy prior to arrival in the British Virgin Islands to determine what is required to obtain the proper visas for crew wishing to exit the BVI by yacht. U.S. citizens traveling by air to Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda must present a passport or other WHTI-compliant documentation to enter or depart from the United States. The private island resort manages a mooring field and also welcomes boaters to visit the resorts beach club for dining, drinks, or shopping. WebSailing USVI instead of BVI. We are coming to the BVIs in November this year. USVI, BVI turn away cruise ships due to COVID, Students display culinary arts, cosmetology talents during career fair, USVI to hold Eastern Caribbean softball qualifier on St. John, Boston named SECs player of year for 2nd time, Housing shortage worsening homeless crisis, SCHOOL SPORTS ROUNDUP: Tuesday's St. Thomas-St. John IAA basketball results, Hundreds on waiting list for affordable housing territorywide, Caribbean Genealogy Library hosts talk on inter-island connections. (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? Sure, (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? Free up the USVI charter boats that you guys restricted from coming to BVI since Covid . Check over on the Travel Talk on Line BVI forum to see whats open. This topic has been closed to new posts due to inactivity. The island has four marinas, and there are mooring fields offshore of St. Croixs sister cities of Christiansted and Fredericksted. responsible for the content of comments posted or for anything arising out of We have compiled some resources to help you make the decision to charter a boat for a sailing, Learn the fundamentals of sailing and prepare for your on-the-water lessons, https://www.bvitourism.com/arriving-by-air, https://www.bvitourism.com/inter-island-ferries, https://www.dreamyachtcharter.com/american-sailing-association/. Subscribe Join over 1 million people and get exclusive travel tips, giveaways and more! Royal Caribbeans return will require many of our businesses to reinvent the way they operate, and the Bryan-Roach Administration is committed to rebuilding our business community and providing resources and support to help them adapt and innovate.. and White Bay, See All British Virgin Islands Conversations, Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina, Autograph Collection. On Sunday, the British Virgin Islands announced it had cancelled calls for the Queen Mary, Queen Victoria and Wind Surf due to COVID cases aboard the vessels. Thank you for reading! is this how you attract tourist by killing the sailing industry. The South Shore, not so much. USVI Flotilla Jan 2023 Join Sail Solomons while we spend 6 days and 7 nights aboard a Cruising Catamaran, in the beautiful US Virgin Islands. Assistance for U.S. Citizens U.S. Embassy Bridgetown Wildey Business Park Wildey St. Michael BB 14006 Barbados, W.I. For others, it's a habit. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-107002269', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');Tortola but looks like thats not going to happen. Royal Caribbeans imminent return to the USVI drove the discussion of the second Community Business Forum. Day 4: It is time to continue the journey and sail downwind. Enough is enough. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Getting aboard your bareboat charter is the goal when you get your ASA sailing certifications. All them charter boats here not in compliance should register theur boat in USVI them come over now. The Community Business Forum series is an initiative of the Office of the Governor, the Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority, and the Virgin Islands Department of Tourism, in partnership with Royal Caribbean Group and designed to help the USVI business community rebuild and prepare for the restart of cruise calls. West End, Tortola (Monday Sunday, 8:00a.m. Governor Bryan needs to come back at the BVI with whatever they make the USVI do and pay in the BVI. Home ; Destinations . Day 7: Explore the caves on Norman Island before sailing to Rhone Marine Park to snorkel over the steamer wreck, RMS Rhone that sank in 1867. They have been in business over 30 years and have everything from a Beneteau 38 to a Saba 50 catamaran. As of January 31, 2008, U.S. Citizens travelling by sea may be required to present a valid passport or other documents as determined to enter or re-enter the United States. Day 6: After a leisurely start to the morning, sail over to Norman Island. You can also stock up on water and ice there. TidesIn the British Virgin Islands, the tide range is very small: 12 inches 18 inches (one to two feet) including the variation of level due to atmospheric pressure and dominant winds. Bob Curley is a freelance travel and healthcare writer and editor based in Rhode Island. Another great location to visit is the Top of the Baths where you can look out over Sir Francis Drake Channel. We are currently planning to sail the BVI (original plan was summer 2020) but it is looking like it may be in our best interest to change to USVI, of course having the same concerns you had. Can we please fully open up the ports and let the ferries get back to their normal schedules. Beaches, snorkeling, sun and sand await. I think one of the best ways to do STJ is by boat. The Moorings is proud to announce our premier, all-inclusive Crewed charters are now available from the Abacos, Bahamas! Does anyone know if any tests/ documents are required and how well this is enforced? Book a 7-night bareboat charter during February our 25-year anniversary month and enjoy 2 extra days on the house to spend 9 glorious days exploring the BVI or St Vincent and the Grenadines in 2023! Check our sailing schedule on the 157-foot 3-masted mega sailing yacht. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tracks the number of COVID cases on more than 100 cruise ships. Croix Office (340) 718-1311. Saffie, we head to STX after July 4. I think part of the reason it is so popular as a sailing destination is that it is pretty easy to sail there and lots of different places to go. There is also a restaurant ashore called the Pirates Bight. Late at night, Willie Ts is famous for sailors who sometimes get caught up in the Caribbean spirit and jump into the water from the upper deck in a specific manner. Day 8: Back to Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina to disembark. Go Sail Virgin Islands is teaching students how to sail in the beautiful, Places to See, Things To Do and the Beach Bars That Must Be Visited in the BVI, The British Virgin Islands are a famously popular spot for bareboat charters in the Caribbean. Arriving via the sea allows you access to the following ports of entry: (Note: All entering vessels must clear in with BVI Customs and Immigration immediately upon arrival into the territory, and retain a valid passport and boat registration papers.). BVINews.com and the editorial content, graphics, and products of the BVINews.com website, unless otherwise noted, are the products of BVINews.com, Graphic Design (BV) Limited.The information presented on BVINews.com is copyrighted as collective work. whatever equipment charter boats need and it is not available in BVI then custom should have it to sell since they want those stuff on the boats. Additional fees will apply. As of Monday evening, the CDC reported that nearly 70 ships have had outbreaks that have triggered an investigation by the agency and seven ships have cases, but are below that threshold. Copyright 2023 BVI News, Media Expressions Limited. For a list of consular services currently offered by the Embassy, please visit: https://bb.usembassy.gov/, Please call: 1-246-227-4000 (BARBADOS POST 1 will action accordingly) or (+1 473) 407-2495 (GRENADA), Outside of Office Hours, contact: (246)227-4000, Emergency Information for American Citizens. Governor Byran getting pressure to act on banning commercial vessels/ water taxi from entering USVI if BVI dont free up USVI charter boat. They are different experiences and the BVI is the sailing capital of the Caribbean for a reason. I used to have a yacht in Tortola, but that has ch Its the only way to stop this crazy sk**tery going on over there. The snorkeling and hiking are awesome. Also consider, that if the BVI are still shuttered, youll have a lot more boats plying the waters in the USVI. . There are frequent ferries available to deliver you to the BVI. I wonder if any provision is being made at SSB to pay workers if they decided to closed down any charter companies. Sail around to the Indians Marine Park for snorkeling, near Peter Island, and anchor overnight on Norman Islands mooring balls at The Bight, Kellys Cove, Privateer Bay and Soldier Bay or anchor in deep water at Benures Bay. I'm wondering if we should proceed with the USVI or try to delay another year. Select Language. There are no marinas on St. John, but the ones on the east end of St. Thomas are just a short sail away. Home Return to search results Lagoon 50 | HAHN Return to search results Lagoon 50 | HAHN Roman Manning, @romantmanning American Sailing Digital Marketing Manager and avid Sailor, is off on a sailing adventure in the Caribbean with his wife @kensiepeace. Visit the FDAs website to learn more about FDA-approved vaccines in the United States. Shop My Style Essentials for the British Virgin Islands! so why are they harassing charter companies to be in compliance and the BVI does not have the equipment for these boats to be in compliance. Customs and Immigration offices are located in the following areas: U.S. citizens travelling by air to Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda must present a passport or other WHTI-compliant documentation to enter or depart from the United States. 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