Oyster Regatta BVI 2012 - Lay Day at the Bitter End Yacht Club
by Louay Habib 6 Apr 2012 14:54 BST
A sailors' paradise
A Caribbean cocktail of warm air, blue sea and fantastic facilities at The Bitter End Yacht Club provided a perfect setting for a day away from racing at the Oyster Regatta BVI.
Oyster owners and their guests took part in a variety of pursuits including Laser Racing in the North Sound, snorkeling in Eustatia Sound and visiting the outstanding facilities at the newly opened YCCS Virgin Gorda.
Emma Hermanek of the Bitter End Yacht Club did a sterling job as acting race officer for the Laser and Hobie Wave racing. A good natured few hours of friendly competition with plenty of banter ensued, Taking part were 14 different teams of owners and crew from six different Oysters. Blue Horizon of London, Naughty Ness, Ravenous II, Valentine and Scarlet Oyster.
Starry Night of the Caribbean was the victor in both classes but all of the sailors enjoyed the impromptu dinghy racing with the compliments of The Bitter End Yacht Club. Several yacht crews took the opportunity of exploring the enchanting surroundings of North Sound, including the newly built YCCS Virgin Gorda, a fabulous example of a luxurious yacht club where Oyster owners and their guests will enjoy a cocktail party and buffet on the Clubhouse Lawn tomorrow evening.
Racing resumes in the morning with a Round Virgin Gorda Race, sponsored by Dolphin Sails. Oyster CEO and Principle Race Officer for the Oyster Regatta BVI commented: "We should have a about 12-15 knots of wind from the eastern quadrant, with some sparkling sailing conditions, there could be some swell coming in from the Atlantic for the early part of the race which should make things exciting, I think we are in for a great race."
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