Here’s the latest roundup of BVI Spring Regatta news:
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Pre-register for the chance to win $350 in drink tickets
All boats registered before 4pm on Friday, March 26, will be entered in a drawing with the prize being their registration fee refunded in drink tickets redeemable at the Regatta Village bar and a bonus Mount Gay hat. Those who miss that Friday 4pm deadline won’t have a chance to win lots of drink tickets but they still can register online for the BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival, March 29 – April 4, and on-site at Nanny Cay starting at 12pm on Monday, March 29.
Immigration and Customs clearance at Nanny Cay
BVI Immigration and Customs will be available on-site at Nanny Cay Marina and Resort on both Monday (March 29) and Thursday (April 1) afternoons from 12 – 6pm to check crews and boats in and to issue Cruising Permits. Wade Smith, Comptroller of BVI Customs, said “BVI Customs and Immigration are trying to facilitate the regatta in its 39th year and do whatever we can to help make it an easy clearing procedure. We wish all boaters, visitor and participants a very safe and enjoyable BVI Spring Regatta.”
Heineken Light Launch
Starting Thursday, April 1 and throughout the weekend, Heineken will be offering specials as part of their new Heineken Light Beer launch. As an added bonus, the Heineken girls will be at the Regatta Village on Saturday and Sunday evenings.
Sailing Festival
Following registration on Monday, the BVI Sailing Festival begins on Tuesday, March 30, with the Bitter End Cup. Layday at Bitter End is Wednesday, March 31 and the Nanny Cay Cup is Thursday, April 1. After that, it is balls to walls racing with the BVI Spring Regatta, April 2- 4, with approximately 150 boats racing on three different race courses in the Sir Francis Drake Channel and with party central being the Regatta Village at Nanny Cay.
International Yacht Club Challenge
New for 2010, the International Yacht Club Challenge will pit competitors from yacht clubs throughout the world against each other in Sunsail Beneteau 39s. Participants will receive up to a 10% discount on the charter and compete for a grand prize of a free week’s charter from Sunsail.
