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A Grand Finale!
Tortola, British Virgin Islands (BVI), April 1, 2012 — A southeasterly breeze of about 12-15 knots emanating from Dead Chest Island, provided shifty conditions for a tense last day of racing at the BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival. Today all classes raced in the Sir Francis Drake Channel outside…
Another Day of Hot Racing in Paradise
Tortola, British Virgin Islands (BVI), March 31, 2012 —Day Two of the BVI Spring Regatta gave competitors the amazing opportunity of experiencing the western extent of the British Virgin Islands. Virtually all racing and cruising classes were sent through The Cut, a narrow gap between Tortola and St. John, whatsmore…
Thrills & Spills :: BVISR Day 1 Racing!
Tortola, British Virgin Islands (BVI), March 30, 2012 — Racing in the BVI Spring Regatta started on schedule, 15 knots of solid breeze intensified during the morning, peaking at 18 knots to provide some fantastic racing conditions for the opening day of the BVI Spring Regatta. Many classes enjoyed the…
Nanny Cay Cup — Blast Reach to Tortola
Big breeze and ocean swell set hearts racing for the competitors in the Nanny Cay Cup. The 22-mile race from Virgin Gorda to Nanny Cay Marina in Tortola was an absolute stunner. The 34-boat fleet enjoyed a blasting reach through the foaming waters of The Sir Francis Drake Channel in…
Gill BVI Match Racing Championship — Local Favourite Wins!
Today marked the final day of racing in the Gill BVI Match Racing Championship and the overnight leader, local favourite Colin Rathbun, had a real fight on his hands, losing the first two races to set up a fascinating finale with Guy Mossman (South Carolina, USA). The breeze blowing down…
Champagne Sailing for the Bitter End Cup
Tortola, British Virgin Islands (BVI), March 28, 2012 — Racing finally got underway for the BVI Sailing Festival with a 30 mile race around the beautiful island of Virgin Gorda. A 15-knot easterly breeze with flat water provided awesome sailing conditions for the fleet. First away was Peter Aschenbrenner’s 63ft…
GILL® BVI International Match Racing Championship
Tortola, British Virgin Islands (BVI), March 28, 2012 — Crews from seven teams raced in tricky conditions on day one of the Gill® BVI Match Racing Championship, an ISAF Grade 3 listed event taking place during the BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival. Thanks to the support of title sponsor,…
Mother Nature Calls the Shots
Tortola, British Virgin Islands (BVI), March 27, 2012 — There was no racing today, the first day of the BVI Sailing Festival. Principal Race Officer, Dave Brennan postponed the start of the race to Bitter End and indicated to the 48 competing yachts in the starting area to motor up…
