Yacht Club Costa Smeralda on Virgin Gorda is officially open.
The megayacht marina in North Sound opened its doors to hundreds of guests during a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday evening, followed by dinner and dancing under a large tent in front of the clubhouse.
Victor International Chairman David Johnson spearheaded the construction of the marina and clubhouse, which he said took about 12 months to complete.
“Yes, the club is completely finished,” Mr. Johnson said. “We will be adding additional plantings in the near future.”
YCCS, based on the Italian isle of Sardinia, will now manage the club facilities at the North Sound yacht club. The 38-slip marina has 2,500 feet of dockage and a harbourmaster office.
“We will consider additional amenities and services like a YCCS boutique based on the demands of the market,” YCCS Secretary General Jan Pachner said. “The club is finished, but as with any opening, we are working together with the builder on a punchlist of last finishes and touches, but most of it will be in the back-of-house area so it will not disturb any guests.”
See the Jan. 6, 2012 edition for full coverage.