St. Maarten Private Eye

Occationally you will find a dead one in the rocks between the reef and beach, broken up. most are very old and they are probably a result of Hurricanes. Have you been here long? Do you remember Hurricane Luis? Luis is the reason Westin has the land to build on in case you didn't know.

Yes, it is possible, in extremes for sand to wash out over the beach, but not likely for it to wash in. I have snorkled out there many times and it drops off quite fast with little sand.

You are contradicting yourself. If the beach washes away so much then you should be even further back to take it into account.