Archive for 2016
STRONG VX ONE FLEET PREPPING FOR WILD RIDES AT BVI SPRING REGATTA
For the first time, a VX One fleet of eleven boats will be mixing it up with its larger brethren out on the turquoise waters of the British Virgin Islands in the 45th edition of the BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival. The VX One is a relatively new one-design sport boat that’s gained much…
Read MoreIt Takes a Community ~ Keeping It Green
Environmental concerns seem to be getting a lot of press lately. However, the BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival has been involved with protecting the environment for many years. The regatta has partnered with Sailors for the Sea, a leading conservation organization that “engages, educates, inspires and activates the sailing community toward healing the ocean.”…
Read MoreNEW BOATS, OLD BOATS, ALL RETURN FOR SPECTACULAR RACING
Countdown just five weeks to 2016 BVI Spring Regatta… “This is a fantastic event, with lots of variety in the racing, great race management and wonderful shore-side activities – get involved and enjoy!” – is the sage advice from Rick Wessland, veteran BVI Spring Regatta competitor. Wessland, owner/skipper of the J122 El Ocaso should know…
Read MoreScrub Island Resort to host The BVI Sailing Festival’s Island Invitational race.
Ready to Race to Scrub Island? Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina, a private-island resort in the British Virgin Islands, will host the March 30 Scrub Island Invitational as hosting sponsor during the 45th Annual BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival. Up to fifty boats are expected to compete in a race from Nanny Cay Marina to Scrub Island,…
Read MoreOver 40 boats already entered the 2016 Nanny Cay Cup race Round Tortola and the Nanny Cay Challenge.
The 2016 BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival is gearing up to be a “Year Not to Be Missed”, and the kick off will be a challenging 31- nautical mile race around Tortola for the Nanny Cay Cup race on March 29th. The race has become not only an incredible adventure with views of all angles of Tortola;…
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