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Soggy Dollar Bar In British Virgin Islands Issues Post Irma Statement & Update

September 26, 2017 by kevinwilkerson 26 Comments

Huge Storm Surge Left Legendary Bar ‘In Ruins’ 

Soggy Dollar Bar British Virgin Islands post-Irma
This is what remains of the Soggy Dollar Bar in the wake of Hurricane Irma. Photo: Soggy Dollar Bar




By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger

For tens of thousands of travelers to the British Virgin Islands, the Soggy Dollar Bar has long been a place to “kill the pain” from a long day or night of drinking rum elsewhere because of its legendary cocktail known as the Pain Killer.

But now, it is the Soggy Dollar that is feeling the pain, and it’s a result of Hurricane Irma.

Three weeks after the storm devastated the BVIs – including many of its legendary watering holes like the Soggy Dollar – the owners of the Soggy Dollar have issued the following statement. Here it is in its entirety:

“Hello from White Bay, Jost Van Dyke

“Let us start by saying Thank You for all the love and support sent our way over the last few weeks – we are so grateful to report that the entire Soggy Dollar family is alive and safe after the devastating Hurricane Irma that hit us on September 6th, followed by Hurricane Maria two weeks later.

“Jost Van Dyke, along with all of the neighboring British and U.S Virgin Islands, was extremely damaged. Residents are being forced to evacuate for unknown periods of time as their homes, businesses, and places of work are no longer standing.

“White Bay was hit hard by the eye of the storm with winds up to 215 mph and a huge storm surge leaving Soggy Dollar in ruins. Our hotel, boutique, and beautiful palm trees are no longer, but we are happy to say our infamous bar, which has seen many painkillers in its day, is still standing!

“Our General Managers Jamie Gladman & Stacy Bachali worked tirelessly to prepare SDB and our island for the storms, and they continue to face the Irma & Maria aftermath head on with strength and courage to make sure our employees and surrounding neighbors on Jost Van Dyke are safe with food, water, & love.

“Jost Van Dyke has a long road ahead with the rebuilding of power, water, and communication, but we know the love and strength that this island has will help us recover quickly. Once we have a chance to take a deep breath (and maybe a few painkillers) we will work towards the re-birth of the Soggy Dollar Bar. 47 years young, SDB has so much more to give!

“We are in the process of coordinating a relief fund to help support the restoration of White Bay & Jost Van Dyke, BVI. We appreciate all the love and support during this time of recovery and can’t wait to get back to the days of palm trees and painkillers. Stay tuned!

“We will continue to spread the Soggy Love worldwide through memories, music and, swag. Our webstore, based in St John, VI was also effected by the storms, but we will be re-launching in the near future! In the meantime, keep listening to Soggy Dollar Radio until we can open the “doors” to Soggy Dollar Bar on Jost Van Dyke again.

“Let’s Raise a Painkiller!

“Jerry, Tish, Kevin, Annie, Jamie & Stacy”



Filed Under: Caribbean Tagged With: British Virgin Islands, Hurricane Irma, hurricanes, Soggy Dollar Bar

Comments

  1. Gary says

    September 26, 2017 at 12:38 pm

    Use Paypal for donations.

    Reply
    • audrey blake says

      September 26, 2017 at 3:59 pm

      How do we donate? is there a link or name to use?

      Reply
      • kevinwilkerson says

        September 26, 2017 at 4:11 pm

        Not specific to Soggy Dollar but we published these legit BVIs donation places. Be careful – in the immediate aftermath of Irma there were a lot of frauds. This is why we published these sources. https://www.pubclub.com/destinations/caribbean/hurricane-irma-british-virgin-islands-legitimate-relief-funds/

        Reply
      • Jane says

        October 6, 2017 at 10:17 am

        I have a go fund me page for them. Under rebuild the Soggy dollar

        Reply
        • kevinwilkerson says

          October 6, 2017 at 10:29 am

          Nice!

          Reply
  2. Ron & Dianne says

    September 26, 2017 at 2:50 pm

    We Will return! So happy/thankful to have been there July 2017.

    Reply
  3. Alan says

    September 26, 2017 at 3:51 pm

    Please be diligent in posting where to send relief funds! I spent many happy hours at SDB and would like to show my appreciation for those great memories!
    Geaux Tigers
    AG from Zachary, LA

    Reply
  4. Jim Trimble says

    September 26, 2017 at 4:58 pm

    How a 57-y.o. created local jobs and manufactured a REAL product : pre-fab 6000psi concrete structures . 4 Walls & Roof . TRYING TO GET THERE . WANT TO HELP . Contact Jim Trimble DBA Texas Dozer / Septico / SST ( Solid Structure Technolgy) [email protected]
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  5. Jim Trimble says

    September 26, 2017 at 5:00 pm

    Virgin Islands relief effort

    Reply
  6. Amanda says

    September 26, 2017 at 7:55 pm

    Your positive attitude is amazing and inspiring. We’ll be back!

    Reply
  7. Donna says

    September 26, 2017 at 9:50 pm

    You WILL RECOVER.TOO MUCH LOVE AND PASSION THERE NOT TO.One day at a time.Good Luck and be kind to yourselves.Hope to visit you all in the coming years.I worked as a nurse at St.Thomas Hospital in 1991.What a paradise!🌴🌴🌴💪💪💪👍👍👍👍👍💙💙💙😎🐟🐠🐬🐙🦈🍹🍹🍹Hugs

    Reply
  8. julia harries says

    September 27, 2017 at 6:58 am

    Love this place and so glad all survived…broken hearted to see my lovely BVI in ruins…as soon as posdible I will return and swim ashore again! Love and best wishes from London UK xxxxx

    Reply
  9. Donna Panno says

    September 27, 2017 at 12:11 pm

    Thank Goodness all are alive and safe. SO happy that the best bar in the world will be rebuilt 🙂

    Reply
  10. Tracy Pepin says

    September 27, 2017 at 2:59 pm

    We were there in April 2107 for our 25th Wedding anniversary! What a special place. We so hope that you rebuild and rekindle the traditions of the islands. Much good luck to you and godspeed.

    Reply
  11. Martha Witte Suss says

    September 28, 2017 at 3:34 am

    This is finally some good news after such a disaster. It’s hard to fathom from up here in my safe haven in Maryland. What you have been through. I’m so sorry to see you go thru this. We will. BE back to the SDB to enjoy a PK and share our love. One love 🙏🏻

    Reply
  12. Patricia Caldwell says

    September 29, 2017 at 3:28 pm

    My husband’s favourite drink while in the Islands was a painkiller. We would stay on St. John, and take the interisland ferry each year to Jost. Loved the Soggy Dollar. I know you’ll be back, and although he passed in 2015, and I’m not a rum drinker, I will make a special trip to toast both his memory, and you!

    Reply
    • kevinwilkerson says

      September 29, 2017 at 4:20 pm

      This is great. Thank you! –- PubClub

      Reply
  13. Janie says

    September 29, 2017 at 4:58 pm

    Much Love Soggy Dollar!!! Will see you again in full glory soon.

    Reply
  14. Linda Hansen says

    October 6, 2017 at 5:12 am

    CGB was very special to my family, as well as the other islands in the BVI. We send love and prayers to the Rhymer family and all others. You will be back and so will we.

    Reply
  15. Jimmy says

    October 7, 2017 at 12:48 pm

    I have been visiting JVD every other year since 1993 and I am not stopping…I am sincerely saddened by this and although I am not known by any of the residents of JVD, I feel as though a piece of my heart has been stabbed. I love this island and if it were within my abilities, I would move there and make it my life. God bless you and I will see all of you soon! I am so grateful that no one was hurt and saddened to hear that Gurtrude was in need of surgery….all of my prayers and wishes for a quick recovery. My piece of Heaven on Earth!

    Reply
    • kevinwilkerson says

      October 7, 2017 at 10:29 pm

      This is beautiful Jimmy. Thank you!

      Reply
  16. Paul Bolotovsky says

    December 22, 2017 at 8:30 am

    I was thinking about returning to Ivans campground in Jost in a few weeks. How fare along are they in their recovery? Is the island taking/want visitors or are they still rebuilding?

    Reply
  17. Mike says

    January 5, 2018 at 2:56 pm

    Please consider posting this information this is a fabulous thing this husband and wife are doing : http://mooringsownersgroup.com/

    Reply
    • kevinwilkerson says

      January 5, 2018 at 3:27 pm

      There ya go Mike.

      Reply
  18. Piter says

    November 12, 2018 at 1:12 am

    Horrible story.

    Reply
    • kevinwilkerson says

      November 12, 2018 at 9:12 am

      The Soggy Dollar is getting better now; thanks!

      Reply

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