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2025 BVI Dinghy Championships a success
SIR FRANCIS DRAKE CHANNEL, Nanny Cay, VI- The Royal BVI Yacht Club (RBVIYC) hosted the 2025 BVI Dinghy Championships last weekend, May 10 to 11, 2025, at Nanny Cay.
Nanny Cay Spring Regatta continues today
NANNY CAY, VI- The 52nd BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival continues today in Nanny Cay.
Charisma shines @ 44Cup Nanny Cay
NANNY CAY, VI- In perfect conditions, brilliant sunshine and a 15-18 knot easterly to take the edge off the Caribbean heat, the final day of racing at the 44Cup Nanny Cay, run by PRO Maria Torrijo and the Royal BVI Yacht Club team, was also one of perfect symmetry on February 16, 2025.
West End Yacht Club takes Manhattan Yacht Club Trophy for 2025
WEST END, Tortola, VI- For the first time in 7 years, the West End Yacht Club returned to winning ways in the Manhattan Yacht Club Trophy on Saturday, February 1, 2025.
Outstanding Sailors & volunteers of 2024 recognised
NANNY CAY, Tortola, VI- The Royal BVI Yacht Club recognised the remarkable year 2024 was for the sailing community by awarding deserving members and volunteers.
Ting a Ling & RIP steals show in year-end Sailing spectacle
NANNY CAY, Tortola, VI—The 2024 Golden Hind Chandlery Commodore's Race, held on Saturday, December 21, 2024, brought the curtains down on this year’s racing calendar in spectacular fashion witnessing a strong turnout with four trimarans and two monohulls competing in two exciting races.
More than 40 sailors battle it out in 2024 Virgin’s Cup & Willy T Race
NANNY CAY, VI- Over 40 sailors took to the racecourse with 10 of the 15 boats helmed by women and overall the women outnumbered men for the day when the Virgin’s Cup and Willy T Race took place on Saturday, October 19, 2024.
Sports Minister pledges continued support for VI athletes
PARIS, France- Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs and Sports Hon Sharie B. de Castro (AL) has committed to supporting athletes from the Virgin Islands (VI) following the good showing of the VI’s Olympians at the Olympic Games in Paris.
'Just go out & try' sailing- Olympian Thad A. Lettsome
MARSIELLE, Paris- Virgin Islands Olympic Sailor Thad A. Lettsome has encouraged others to take up sailing, following his participation at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
RBVIYC wishes Thad A. Lettsome ‘Bon Chance’ ahead of Paris Olympics
NANNY CAY, VI- After many years of hard work, commitment and sheer determination, Thad A. Lettsome’s dream to compete at the Olympic Games has finally come true.

