Posts by Regatta Director
Racing Gets Underway Tomorrow in Beautiful British Virgin Islands! Yachts Preparing for Round Tortola Race & Absolut Full Moon Race
Day 1 Report – Monday March 26, 2016 Tortola, British Virgin Islands – March 26, 2018 – It’s business as usual around the docks at Nanny Cay as hundreds of sailors from around the world prepare for the first major event to be held in the British Virgin Islands since Hurricane Irma devasted the area…
Read More#BVIStrong! Overwhelming Support For 47th BVI Spring Regatta
The organisers and supporters of the BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival hosted by Nanny Cay have always stood firm and optimistic that the 47th edition of this much-loved regatta would take place over Easter as planned, and so it will. The Regatta will be the first major international event held since Hurricane Irma and Maria…
Read MoreOriginal Sponsor Mount Gay Rum Continues Their Support
On land and on water Mount Gay is with us March 1, 2018, Tortola, BVI The long standing and original sponsor of the BVI Spring Regatta has come forth to help keep the regatta running steady. Mount Gay Rum Distilleries Limited, distributed by Road Town Wholesale, has stood by…
Read More10 Years Clean and Green
Reducing our environmental footprint is not a new goal for the BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival. We have partnered with Sailors for the Sea, a leading conservation organization, to bring innovations to Caribbean regattas for the last decade. Our moto has always been “recycle, reuse, repurpose”. Living in a…
Read MoreThe Moorings and Sunsail Charters are Ready to Race
130 New Moorings and Sunsail Charter Boats are Ready to Race The Moorings and Sunsail boats are great to race! February 5, 2018 New beginnings With Well-Known Traditions The 2018 BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival is proud of the continued sponsorship from The Moorings Charter Company, as was…
Read More2018 BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival We WILL Be Racing. Join Us!
Call for sailors to attend the BVI Spring Regatta 2018- March 26 to April 1 With most of the Caribbean islands caught in the wrath of hurricane Irma and then Maria – two category five hurricanes that hit land and made history – the message from the organisers of the BVI Spring Regatta is strong…
Read MoreThink Spring – The 2018 BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival is already planning the 47th annual race
Think Spring… The 2018 BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival is already planning the 47th annual race, with new innovations, parties and races. March 26- April 1, the waters of the British Virgin Islands will be filled with competitors from across the globe coming to the Warm Waters ~ Hot Racing and Cool Parties that…
Read More2018 Full Moon
2018 BVI Spring Regatta adds new race to Sailing Festival Full Moon Race, 64 Islands ~ One Brilliant Night April 26, 2017, Tortola, British Virgin IslandsOn the heels of the 2017 BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival, preparations have already begun for 2018. The week of March 26- April 1 will offer the unique opportunity…
Read MoreHere’s a look back on a truly amazing and magical week!
The team at the BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival, The Royal BVI Yacht Club and the BVI Chamber of Commerce and Hotel Association would just like to thank everyone who joined us for the 46th edition of the regatta! We were delighted to welcome crews from over 17 different…
Read MoreOne Final Race on Day 3 BVI Spring Regatta Determines Winners
April 2, 2017, Tortola, British Virgin Islands – Competitors in the 46th edition of the BVI Spring Regatta were only too happy to call it quits after one final race on Sunday when extremely light air made for very shifty and challenging conditions. Little breeze translated to a very hot day so a swim and…
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