Yachting

Days Out: Kuralu

Gary Cottreau, captain of Kuralu, is friendly and calm with a soothing manner of speaking that is reminiscent of the…

Conscience of Wood

To me, wooden planks, as well as the trunks from which they are fashioned, have always had a deeper mystery…

Women on the Water

Women of the Bitter End  –  When I first walk into the reception area of Bitter End Yacht Club (BEYC),…

Skipper’s Tips

Secret Spots  –  When editor Owen suggested I divulge some favourite anchorages and tips and tricks for getting around the…

Little Bay

A New Community  –  Residents of the BVI recognize Little Bay as the up and coming premier neighbourhood on the…

Made on Island

Nautool  –  It’s a phrase I personally like to hear: "Made on Island." It’s becoming increasingly rare in an age…

Architect's Expertise

Hiring an architect when planning your home will typically save you money in the long run.  An architect is a…

BVI Boat Show

Set against a backdrop of uncertain economic conditions, this year's BVI Charter Yacht Society's annual show, its twenty-eighth, was a…

The Sugar Mill

Few places in the world stand the test of all things, and as I have lunch with Jeff and Jinx…

Youth Sailing Team Trials

Over the weekend of November 28th and 29th 2009, the Royal BVI Yacht Club hosted the 3rd annual BVI Sailing…

Oil Nut Bay

Oil Nut Bay Resort possesses one treasure that no other resort in the BVI does: Oil Nut Bay itself. The…

Editor's Notes

Last year was my first Christmas in the BVI, and it gave me yet another reason to love living here.…

Editor’s Notes

Welcome to the December – January issue of BVI Yacht Guide. This is our annual double issue, bigger and the…

The Legalities

The conveyance of a property (i.e. the transfer of title) at times can be a daunting and complex procedure for…

Green Living

Off the Grid  –  A country better suited to contemporary visions of sustainable energy and renewable resources than the BVI…

Yard Talk

Boat Sunblock  –  How do you know what boat care products really work? Why trust 303’s formulas on your boat?…