So the story goes, visitors who wanted to dine at the original Clubhouse, one built by the Bitter End Yacht Club’s first owner, Bahamian-born Basil Symonette, had to approach a long wooden pier and sound their boat’s air horn. If salty-tempered sailor Symonette felt sociable, he’d megaphone back inviting the guests ashore for a strong…
It’s back! The Bitter End Yacht Club (BEYC) is set to re-open in mid-December, after a four-plus-year closure due to devastating hurricane damage
The Bitter End Yacht Club purchased 132 additional devices, bringing the total to over 1,000 Chromebooks contributed to the Ministry of Education
We are beyond excited to see the flurry of activity taking place. Foundations are being poured and buildings are going up as we speak.
The Bitter End Yacht Club (BEYC) will re-open its marina village this season in its iconic location of North Sound, Virgin Gorda, in the BVI
Bitter End Yacht Club has re-opened its Bitter End Provisions, a new line of seaworthy gear and goods that includes men’s, women’s, children’s and pet’s apparel as well as totes, tumblers and tees.
There might not be snow and sleigh rides, but the spirit of the yuletide holidays is alive throughout the Caribbean. Here is a sampling of nautical holiday happenings. LIGHTED BOAT PARADES Deck your decks with lights, ornaments and festively-dressed crew. The Christmas Boat Parade happens on December 10 in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands’ Christiansted…
As an official stopover partner of the 2014-2015 Volvo Ocean Race Newport Stopover, the only North American stopover from May 5 – 17, 2015; Sunsail has launched the Live Your Dreams trip giveaway that gives adventurers a chance to win a vacation of a lifetime (without the sub-zero temperatures experienced in the VOR). While the…
In the Caribbean, Santa is more likely to cruise down the chimney in a dinghy than arrive on a sleigh. The region definitely doesn’t lack for festivities and a true seasonal spirit during the December holidays. Here’s a sampling of nautical celebrations throughout the islands. LIGHTED BOAT PARADES Deck your bows and enter your vessel…
What could be more salty than the Salty Dawg Rally? The Salty Dawg Rally starts November 4th from the Bluewater Yachting Center in Hampton, Virginia, and finishes in the British Virgin Islands, or the Bahamas, or the destination of your choice! Is that salty or what? Since the first event the Salty Dawg Rally (SDR)…
World’s largest Solar Boat visits St. Martin MS Tûranor Planet Solar, the World’s largest solar-powered boat, paid a visit to St. Martin in May. The unusual craft beat her own record for a transatlantic crossing, taking 22 days, 12 hours and 32 minutes to complete the voyage from Las Palmas in the Canary Islands. The…
It’s the season to enjoy merry-making. Since the Caribbean region is more sea than land, there are several ways to enjoy nautical-themed holiday celebrations, everything from boat parades to dockyard parties and raft-ups to watch fireworks. CHRISTMAS BOAT PARADE The evening of December 8th is a big one for parades. Club Náutico de San Juan…
The British Virgin Islands are blessed with aquamarine waters, calm anchorages and deserted coves that have beguiled mariners for centuries. This sailor’s paradise was the setting for the ClubSwan Caribbean Rendezvous held March 12th – 17th at the Bitter End Yacht Club. Nearly twenty Swans, ranging in size from the Swan 44, South Wind to…
Mother Nature Calls the Shots! There was no racing today, the first day of the BVI Sailing Festival. Principal Race Officer, Dave Brennan postponed the start of the race to Bitter End and indicated to the 48 competing yachts in the starting area to motor up towards Virgin Gorda, to see if the situation would…
You might not expect to see a red-suited, grey-bearded, bell-ringing Santa when you’re sitting in sunny 80 degree weather on the beach or at anchor in the Caribbean.
Shortly after the Easter Holiday, work began in earnest on a new and improved state of the art “Quarterdeck Marina” installation at the Bitter End Yacht Club.
July 2011: billfish returns to the Bitter End on new docks, with four days’ free dockage for boats that enter early.
St. Patrick’s Day Beach clean-up at the Bitter End Yacht Club was a success as participants helped bring in the items that wash up on the beaches and get lodged into the mangroves of the BVI.
If you enjoy sailing Hobie Catamarans in the warm air and water of the British Virgin Islands, then Bitter End Yacht Club is the place to be. This November 12-19, the resort will host its 2nd annual week of racing mixed with the serious fun that can be had with Bitter End’s activities and amenities….
The 3rd Annual Bitter End Yacht Club Bucket Regatta, held January 7-9, featured big breezes, bright sun, blustery squalls. And a healthy dose of shoreside fun. This year’s Bitter End Yacht Club Bucket Regatta included an integral “smallboat racing” segment. Owner/skipper Arthur “Kitt” Watson of the Ocean 80 Too Elusive and his crew flexed their…