The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITBFC) is leading a large contingent, including marine industry partners as diverse as yacht charter companies, marinas, regatta organisers, yacht sales, and a marine administration and regulation entity, at the annual internationally acclaimed United States Sailboat Show being held from October 12-15, 2023, in Annapolis, Maryland. Photo: Annapolis Boat Shows/Facebook

The annual internationally acclaimed United States Sailboat Show being held from October 12-15, 2023, in Annapolis, Maryland. Photo: Annapolis Boat Shows/Facebook

The [Brotosh] Virgin Islands (VI) contingent at the 2022 Annapolis Boat Show. Photo: BVITBFC

During the US Sailboat Show in Annapolis, Maryland, the BVITBFC will be executing several activations to highlight the destination’s vast marine offerings. Photo: Annapolis Boat Shows/Facebook

The team from the BVITBFC includes Business Development Director for North America Ms Perla George, Business Development Manager for the Mid-Atlantic Region Ms Safrika O’Neal and Senior Product Officer (Marine Industry) Mrs Fravern Collins.

Industry Partners in attendance/partnering with the BVI Tourist Board include Island Time Ltd, Virgin Islands Shipping Registry, Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina, Leverick Bay Resort & Marina and Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour.

According to BVITBFC in a press release on October 12, 2023, Bitter End Yacht Club, BVI Spring Regatta, BVI Yacht Charters, BVI Yacht Sales, Conch Charters Ltd, Dream Yacht Worldwide, Festiva Sailing Vacations, Sunsail/Mariner International, Horizon Yacht Charters, Navigare Yachting, Offshore Sailing School, The Catamaran Company, The Moorings, TMM Yacht Charters, Voyage Charters, and Waypoints Yacht Charters round up the other VI marine sector partners attending the show.

Happy Hour in Paradise!

During the event, the BVITBFC will be executing several activations to highlight the destination’s vast marine offerings.

One of these activations is Happy Hour in Paradise, which will be on Saturday, October 14, 2023, from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM.

Show attendees are invited to visit the BVI Tourist Board's booth in the Vacation Basin to mix and mingle with the VI contingent.

According to the press release, the VI will bring its Happy Hour experience to the sailboat show as guests sway to the sounds of live island entertainment while being transferred to the shores of the VI with toes in the sand and local sips in hand.

In-Booth Selfie-Station

Show guests can also visit the BVITBFC booth and indulge in Instagrammable moments, at the BVI-branded selfie-station.

In-Booth Giveaway

Guests can enter for a chance to win a two-night stay including breakfast for two persons at Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina.

BVITBFC said this trip giveaway is perfect for those seeking a few pre or post-charter nights.

Additionally, Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina will be giving away drink tickets for the critically acclaimed and recently reopened Marina Cay Bar and Grill to guests who will be chartering in the [British] Virgin Islands for the upcoming season.

Show Grand Prize Giveaway

One lucky boat show guest will have the opportunity to win a 6-night/7-day charter in the [British] Virgin Islands aboard the award-winning Moorings 4500 Sailing Catamaran, ideal for up to 8 guests with airfare sponsored by the BVITBFC included for up to 2 guests.

Commenting on the VI’s attendance at the show, BVITBFC Business Development Director for North America Ms Perla George said, “We are anticipating a great turnout to the show and are happy to share these exciting opportunities with our prospective guests at one of our most important trade shows, as we continue to cement our position as the Sailing Capital of the World. We are confident that we will create more ambassadors for BVI Tourism through our various activations at the show.”