2019 BVI SPRING REGATTA

PROUD SPONSOR & HOST SINCE 2002

Caribbean Racing At Its Finest Coming up!

February 12, 2020

Superb racing competition, conditions and camaraderie await sailors of all levels at the BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival. In just six weeks, some 800 sailors and crew from around the world will descend on the beautiful island of Tortola to take advantage of springtime Caribbean race conditions.

48th BVI Spring Regatta is back – Bigger, Better, Stronger!

April 1, 2019

Melges 24 Fire Water from Tortola wins Best BVI Boat
Jim Proctor Receives Guy Eldridge True Spirit & Enthusiasm award

“It was thrilling to see this place buzzing again!” Miles Sutherland Pilch, general manager of Nanny Cay Marina enthused after a fantastic week-long fun-filled event that saw more than 800 sailors on 90+ boats competing.

Fleet Gets a Break on a No Wind Day at BVI Spring Regatta

March 30, 2019

Racing was canceled at 1000 hours with barely a breath of air to spare on the race course. It was maybe a blessing in disguise following a magical night in the Regatta Village which was packed with party-goers and Mount Gay Red Caps.
Nevertheless, it didn’t take long for boats to regroup and figure out Plan B this morning, madly dashing to the market to stock up on ice and beverages, hightailing it out of the marina on race boats and bareboats.

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LATEST NEWS FROM THE BVI SPRING REGATTA

Returning: Rob Butler's Reflex 38 Touch2Play Racing team will be escaping the Canadian winter to compete in the glorious sailing conditions at the 48th BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival © Paul Wyeth/pwpictures.com

International Competitors Prepping For BVI Spring Regatta

By nannycay | January 31, 2019

With under eight weeks to go before the BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival, 60+ boat crews have their flights booked and are well on their way to the sunny BVI.

Preparing For 48th BVI Spring Regatta

By nannycay | November 22, 2018

Nanny Cay Resort & Marina has the been host sponsor of the BVI Spring Regatta since 2002. The crew is already working hard to prepare for the 48th edition, March 25-31, 2019.

The Regatta Village was newly located at the outer marina last year and in 2019 it will boast 100 slips along with full provisions of ice, water, power and fuel and the inner marina is expected to be complete with 200 slips.

87-year old Robin Tattersall Sweeps Well Deserved Awards; Nanny Cay Staff Receive Hard Earned Spirit and Enthusiasm Award

By nannycay | April 1, 2018

On the final day of racing in the 47th edition of the BVI Spring Regatta, which ended on a light note along with plenty of cold beer, sunshine and smiles, the story was really about the fantastic job Nanny Cay and the regatta organizers have done to make this year's BVI Spring Regatta event happen post Hurricane Irma.

Lighter Conditions Shake Up Leaderboard on Day 2 BVI Spring Regatta

By nannycay | March 31, 2018

Conditions were light overall with 10-12 knots on the Sol course and 8-10 knots on the Norman course, from a north easterly direction. Sunscreen – lots of it – was the call for the day as sailors raced under brilliant sunny skies. The lighter air today favored some, resulting in shifts on the leaderboard.

Fantastic Caribbean Conditions Turn Up Fun Dial on First Day Racing

By nannycay | March 30, 2018

A brilliant day on the water made for thrilling starts in the CSA Racing division and close sailing for the top three finishers in all divisions. ”It was really a terrific day,” Dave Brennan, Principal Race Officer for the Racing Division, said. “We worked in a lot of windward leewards, and sailing around the rocks…

Outer marina buzzing as boats prep for BVI Spring Regatta

By nannycay | March 30, 2018

Today was a day of prep and practice, onshore and offshore for a full weekend of racing ahead. Blue skies and a 15 knot breeze motivated many of the 66 boats registered to race this weekend’s BVI Spring Regatta to take advantage of a perfect day on the water to polish maneuvers, while others were preoccupied shoreside getting equipment race ready.