New Walcon docks busy; accommodate yachts up to 40m
Ready for the 2012 BVI Charter Yacht Show in November, new Walcon docks were installed over the Summer/Fall period in the area by the fuel dock. Renewing a relationship that stretches back over thirty years, Walcon installed five superyacht berths each capable of taking yachts up to 40 metres in length.
Dredging the flushing channel
Part of phase one of the outer marina development was the dredging of the flushing channel at the western end of marina. The only feasible way to do it and preserve the channel and the mangroves was to use divers and pumps. Commercial Dive Services was tasked with the 12-day project and a diesel-powered hydraulic dredge pump with 350 feet of discharge line were brought to bear.
Competitive One-Design Fleet Heads for BVI Spring Regatta
Racing in the BVI Spring Regatta, Roberto Tomasini Grinover’s Melges 32, Robertissima 1 from Lugano Yacht Club (SUI) Credit: Joy DuniganContinually evolving the race programme for the BVI Spring Regatta (March 29-31), the organisers are pleased to include the exciting one-design Melges 32 class in its regatta. We’ll be welcoming several of these fun, fast and highly competitive boats with crews to match, as part of the inaugural 2013 Melges 32 Virgin Islands Sailing Series.
Movember Party and Competition at Nanny Cay
The Jack Daniels End of Movember Party and Moustache Competition will take place this Friday, November 30 at Nanny Cay beach at 7pm. This event marks the culmination of a month of fundraising and moustache growth by men throughout the territory. Last year’s Movember raised over $15,000 for men’s health, and this year’s event promises to raise even more money with over 50 men in the territory securing sponsorship for their facial hair growth over the course of the month.
Moustaches will be judged in the following categories: The Nanny Cay Team Mo Bro, The BVI Newbie Lame Mo, The Portcullis TrustNet Mo Growth, The KPMG Mo Money, The CCT Best Mo Celebrity Look Alike, The Forbes Hare Big Sexy Mo, The Movember International Father & Son Mo, Ms Movember, and The Jack Daniels Man of Movember.
Caribbean 1500 2012 is a Wrap…Almost!
Preparing for the Caribbean 1500 Awards Ceremony on the beachThe 2012 Caribbean 1500 – the 23rd edition of the annual event – is all but wrapped up in Tortola. Rally staff departed the island late last week along with several participants who are headed home for the Thanksgiving holidays.
One boat – the Tayana 37 Miramar – remains at sea after departing one week after the main fleet thanks to a few last-minute repairs. At the last position report at 1600 on Wednesday, November 21, Miramar was still 191.8 nautical miles from Tortola.
INTAC wins PegLegs Round Tortola Race; sets new Nanny Cay Challenge Monohull Record
In the 43rd annual Peg Legs Round Tortola Race on Saturday (Nov 17), Melges 32 INTAC vanquished trimaran Triple Jack to take overall honours and set a new monohull record in the Nanny Cay Challenge. Completing the circumnavigation in 3 hours, 57 minutes and 36 seconds, INTAC took 17 minutes and 29 seconds off the time set by Jurakan, another Melges 32, in the 2009 race.
Caribbean 1500 2012 Update
Andy Schell of World Cruising catches Altair’s linesThe Caribbean 1500 fleet has been arriving this week and only two boats are left at sea. While Moonshadow and Coulicou were closing in on Tortola this morning, rally participants in Nanny Cay were given an in-depth seminar about cruising the BVI with Henry from Horizon Yachts Charters. The Horizon “Chart Room” here at Nanny Cay is filled with photos and charts of the best anchorages, bars, restaurants and hot spots in the BVI, and Henry let everyone in on his secrets.
43rd PegLegs Round Tortola Race
The crew of Jurakan, winners of the 2011 PegLegs Round Tortola RaceThe 43rd annual Peg Legs Round Tortola Race organised by the Royal BVI Yacht Club and sponsored by Nanny Cay, will take place on Saturday, November 17th. Two classes – racing and cruising – will compete in the 36-mile race.
Notice of Race & Online Entry Open for 2013 BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival
The new format for the 3-day Sailing Festival prequel to the BVI Spring Regatta is outlined in the Notice of Race which is now available for download and online registration is now open.
Racing takes place on the spectacular waters of the British Virgin Islands on three sailing playgrounds: the Atlantic Ocean, Sir Francis Drake’s Channel and the Caribbean Sea. Many sailors who return each year will enjoy the new changes for racing the Sailing Festival and the traditional, but always reinvented, BVI Spring Regatta hosted by Nanny Cay on Tortola, where the islands are naturally part of the course.