Light winds put sailors’ skills to the test during the 51st year of the BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival. But they didn’t let that stop them from racing. “Everyone …
April 12, 2024
April 4, 2024
60-plus boats to face off at regatta
The 51st BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival is under way, and everyone is invited. “We’re aware we’re known for sailing, and we’re famous for that, and now we want …
November 3, 2023
Buy BVI back for first time since Irma
For the first time since the 2017 hurricanes, businesses from around the territory showcased their offerings last week at the Buy BVI Trade Expo. The event — which the BVI …
April 8, 2023
50th BVI Spring Regatta sees ‘perfect weather’
Crews from around the world raced 71 sailboats through bright sun and heavy wind during five days of racing at the 50th BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival, which organisers …
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March 31, 2023
Spring Regatta marks 50
The 50th edition of the BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival is under way, with at least 71 boats registered to compete in the main races this weekend. “The feeling …
April 1, 2022
68-plus boats register for Spring Regatta
The first BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival in three years is shaping up to be promising, with at least 68 boats preparing to go head to head in the …
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March 5, 2021
49th Spring Regatta postponed until 2022
The annual BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival has been pushed back for a second year due to complications arising from the Covid-19 pandemic, organisers announced Friday. “As much as …
March 20, 2020
For many, new rules sting
As the government has rapidly rolled out new restrictions designed to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus here, residents are taking actions to protect themselves but feeling the repercussions …
March 28, 2018
A ‘rising of the phoenix’ at regatta
Captain Jim Proctor only made it as far as Great Camanoe Island in the Round Tortola race Tuesday at the 47th annual BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival, but considering …
