2027 - March 29 - April 4
Haspa Hamburg Sails Again – Local Rigger Saves the Day
Kudos to Isaac Fonseca of Wickham’s Cay Rigging who saved the day for the German team Haspa Hamburg racing on their JV52, replacing a broken forestay within 24 hours of the crew knocking on his door asking if he could replace it. 48 hours later they were sitting on the beach at Marina Cay after…
Offshore Sailor Brian Thompson Brings his Speed Skills Back to the BVI
Brian Thompson is often referred to as one of the fastest offshore sailors on the planet; he’s sailed everything from 21-foot Mini Transat racers to 140-foot Maxi trimarans, so it’s no surprise that he’s a part of the Gunboat 72 Layla crew this week at BVI Spring Regatta, who took third in the first race of the…
2027 Notice Of Race Published; Registration Open
The short version The Notice of Race for the 2027 BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival is published and registration is open. Racing runs 29 March to 4 April 2027 at Nanny Cay, Tortola, across nine classes in two fleets. The Sailing Festival is two days (Scrub Island Race, Tuesday 30 March; Nanny Cay Cup…
Sophia & La Novia Crowned 2026 Budget Marine Windies Multihull Trophy Champions
With the conclusion of the 2026 Caribbean racing season, the Caribbean Sailing Association’s Budget Marine Windies Multihull Trophy results are in. Thirty-six multihulls competed across thirteen qualifying events stretching from the British Virgin Islands to Barbados. The season included the BVI Spring Regatta and the Round Tortola Race, Barbados Sailing Week, the Round Barbados Race,…
Tight Racing, Lead Changes, New Boats = One Fantastic Regatta!53rd BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival Wraps Up
Mixed conditions with shifts and gusts to 20, temperatures in the 80s and sunny skies set the stage for the final day of racing in the 53rd BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival. Chris Haycraft, Regatta Chairman, who took 2nd in Sport Multihull, notes that while the wind could have cooperate a little better, the…
A Windfall Brings Colorado Team to the BVI
Living in land-locked Colorado gives the crew on Windfall, a Beneteau Oceanis 45, an appreciation for the opportunity to spend time in the BVI and race in conditions that they certainly don’t get on the small lakes where Windfall owner Dave Baker and his crew typically sail. This week Baker is sailing with three sailing…
