BVI Spring Regatta is Back

Published on October 29th, 2018

It has been a year of expedited recovery and the BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival hasn’t missed a beat. The stage is set for the 48th edition taking place March 25-31, 2019.

With slogans of ‘No Fear, Just Great Racing and Fun’ as well as ‘Building BVI Back Bigger, Better, Stronger’, regatta director, Judy Petz said: “The energy and spirit of sailing in the BVIs takes more than category five hurricanes to keep people from coming back to sail and race. We are open, ready and excited to welcome sailors from around the world to come for the first time or back again.”

There will be many new and exciting additions, including two marinas at the host sponsor and venue, Nanny Cay Resort and Marina. The additional new docks will be available for more boats to stay at the marina. Race week will include the traditional Round Tortola Race for the Nanny Cay Cup on Tuesday, followed by Scrub Island Invitational as the second day of racing in the Sailing Festival.

The sponsors are eager to support the event to bring crews, families and friends back to the BVIs. Mount Gay Rum, our longest running sponsor, will have the first Mount Gay Day Race on Friday, March 29th.

The Moorings and Sunsail have fleets of new boats to charter for racing, or cruising for those who want to just join the party. Sunsail has supported the International Yacht Club Challenge for nine years and it is an opportunity for yacht clubs from around the world to send a team of their best sailors to compete. Winner takes all with a free Sunsail charter to use to come back and defend their championship.

The European competitors will be happy with new airline connections on interCaribbean Airways, who now offer more routes from around the islands and connections from the UK, Europe and South America. Cape Air has increased their flights from the USA and Canada, coming through neighboring Puerto Rico. Having more options and choices allows everyone easier access to the British Virgin Islands.

The BVI is open for business and ready to have lots of fun for the 2019 BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival. Registration is now open.