US Virgin Islands

ISLAND GLOBAL YACHTING (IGY MARINAS) ANNOUNCES LEASE OF THE 360 DEGREE “OVER-WATER” BUILDING IN ST. THOMAS, USVI TO A PRIVATE GROUP PLANNING A MIXED USE PREMIER DESTINATION ATTRACTION THE 360 BUILDING IS LOCATED IN YACHT HAVEN GRANDE MARINA AND IS …

Three of a seven-strong group of teen and twenty-year-old students stood in the shallow end of the St. Thomas Swimming Association Pool, near Red Hook, St. Thomas. Each were outfitted in full scuba gear, including tanks, masks and fins, the …

The story of Budget Marine St Thomas in the aftermath of the big hurricanes of 2017 is an inspiring one. Nearly a year ago this chandlery in St Thomas weathered two Category 5 hurricanes, which seriously disrupted their ability to …

It’s not every day that an opportunity presents itself for a behind-the-scenes tour of a 295-foot three-masted sailing ship. In fact, most would call it a once-in-a-lifetime experience, especially when it’s the Eagle, the largest tall ship flying the American …

Two hours after lines in, David Stuedell felt a tug on his line unlike any other he’s experienced in more than two decades of fishing in this year’s 30th anniversary Bastille Day Kingfish Tournament. On the other end of his …

Great racing is what the St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR) is renowned for. This year, the 45th annual, held only seven months after two Category 5 hurricanes, certainly didn’t disappoint. In fact, there were close scores in all classes and …

St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Experience, communication and speed were the skills junior sailors on Team USA Worlds used to win the TOTE Maritime Team Racing Championships. The Championships are one of a trio of events sailed this week out …

A long-time love of the water, chance to work side-by-side with her husband and the prospect of seeing and learning something new every day is what led Kelsey Dunn to obtain her 100-ton captain’s license and run term yacht charters. What’s impressive is …

There’s nothing like the toes-in-the-sand, rum in one hand feeling of a quintessential Caribbean bar. Beach bar hopping by boat is especially fun. In fact, it’s an excellent way to visit each of the three largest US Virgin Islands. Here’s …

The Caribbean Sea is a huge aqueous playground for cruising kids. Yet there are great activities to explore ashore as well. Here are ten top suggestions: 1. Sail on a Pirate Ship The Jolly Roger, a near replica of Columbus’ …

St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands. A near-record 110 8- to 15-year-old sailors from five countries will race 8-foot long single-sail Optimist dinghies in the TOTE Maritime Clinic, June 11 to 13, TOTE Maritime Team Race, June 14, and International Optimist …

Hurricanes couldn’t stop the 25th anniversary of the St. Croix International Regatta. Originally scheduled for November 2017, the two-in-one event kicked off with the one-day Captain Nick race to Christiansted Harbor and back to the host St. Croix Yacht Club …

St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands (May 9, 2018). Organizers of the Carlos Aguilar Match Race (CAMR), presented by the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism and set for November 29 – December 2, are pleased to announce that the CAMR …

St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands. Register now! Plus, the deadline for charters is May 20 and only a limited number remain! The 26th International Optimist Regatta (IOR), presented by EMS (Electronic Merchant Systems) Virgin Islands – one of the first …

St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter EAGLE will arrive Friday, May 25 for a port call at the West Indian Company Limited (WICO) dock, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. The 295-foot three-masted barque dubbed ‘America’s Tall …

Often different parts of a diverse community don’t understand each other. These fault lines might be along ethnic, religious, or racial lines—and my life-long religion is boats. I love boats, love boaters, and love to sail—especially in the Caribbean. Many …

Talk about a transformation! St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands’-based captain Oriel Blake grew up inland, between rural Sussex and London in the UK, where she studied anthropology at the University of London’s School of Oriental and African Studies. It looked …

If you ask residents of Water Island about visiting, the answer will be “don’t, there’s nothing to see.” That’s because this nearly 500-acre island located a mile from the mainland in St. Thomas’ Charlotte Amalie harbor, is a quiet, laidback …

The U.S. Department of the Interior announced $2,501,621 in funding to the Virgin Islands to support critical state conservation and outdoor recreation projects. The announcement is part of $1.1 billion in annual national funding going to state wildlife agencies from …

Go fishing and benefit the community too! The Virgin Islands Game Fishing Club will host its 23rd annual Dolphin Derby on April 29. This year, not only will there be prizes awarded to anglers catching the largest fish, but the …