Youth Sailing programme moves to Nanny Cay
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RBVYC Optis on Nanny Cay beach – click to enlargeThe Royal BVI Yacht Club has moved its Youth Sailing programme to the beach at Nanny Cay and we’re very pleased to have them here.
“Fundamental to the renewed programme this year was reaching agreement with Nanny Cay and making their facility our new home,” said Richard Wooldridge. “The beach will provide a safe and exciting area for the kids and parents alike. Nanny Cay will also create more space for the storing of the Optimists and Lasers.”
Photos: Nanny Cay at height of Earl
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The calmer shots were taken between 2 and 4pm when we had bands of pressure from the W and NW, and the really impressive ones were taken between 6 and 7 pm after the sustained SW hit the BVI.
Photos by Adrian Sinton, Nanny Cay’s IT Manager.
Video footage of Nanny Cay during Hurricane Earl
Video footage of Nanny Cay during Hurricane Earl shot by Neville Sorrentino of International Motors:
Nanny Cay cleaning up and back in operation
Nanny Cay’s maintenance crew has been in full swing cleaning up after the passing of Hurricane Earl yesterday. Like much of the BVI, trees, branches and a lot of leaves were lost. But that was it. All the yachts in the boatyard are still standing and all the yachts on docks the afloat; some have a little “scuff” damage. Everything stood up well. Even Peg Legs at the mouth of the marina only suffered two broken fans and a broken cupboard door; re-opening is still on schedule.
Hurricane Earl has passed; minimal damage at Nanny Cay
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The calm before the storm. Click to enlarge.After the passage of Hurricane Earl, all yachts are still standing in the boatyard, and all yachts are afloat in the marina. Some of the docks are damaged and Nanny Cay, like the rest of Tortola, has lost a lot of foliage.
Nanny Cay’s GM interviewed on Cowes Radio
Nanny Cay are sponsors of the Breakfast Show on Cowes Radio at Cowes Week. Nanny Cay’s general manager, Miles Sutherland-Pilch, was interviewed live today. To follow the Cowes Week coverage live, go to www.cowesradio.co.uk or tune in to 87.7FM if you’re in the UK.
Nanny Cay pledges half a decade of support to BVI Spring Regatta
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(L-R) Miles Sutherland-Pilch, general manager, Nanny Cay Resort and Marina, Judy Petz, director, BVI Spring Regatta, Bob Phillips, chairman, BVI Spring Regatta – click to enlargeAfter eight consecutive years of hosting the BVI Spring Regatta (BVISR), Nanny Cay Resort and Marina (Nanny Cay) has committed to supporting the territory’s largest regatta for an additional five years. Miles Sutherland-Pilch, general manager of Nanny Cay, met with Bob Phillips, chairman of the BVISR committee, to sign the agreement last Tuesday. The renewed contract confirms Nanny Cay as the presenting sponsor and host venue provider through 2016.
“Nanny Cay is very pleased to renew its arrangement with the BVISR,” said Miles. “Over the years, we have substantially improved the infrastructure and honed our preparations for the regatta from planning dockage and the supply of reliable electrical and plumbing services, to providing manpower to set up the village. We work with the organising committee and other external organisations to ensure the security, health and safety – and of course, fun – of all visitors.
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