Yachting

Diver Down

Spending a day with a dive operation, I find, is never dull or as simple as it sounds. We are…

HMS Nymph

Road Town Harbour Archaeological Project  –  Since its first European claimant Christopher Columbus in 1493, the Virgin Islands have been…

Year of the Reef

Shedding Light on the Reef The International Year of the Reef 2008 is a worldwide campaign to raise awareness of…

Changes

Letters to the Editor  –  When I came to the islands a short 10 years ago our favourite anchorage, that…

Coach’s Corner

Sailboat Planner  –  Sailboat racing can often give you the urge to sail somewhere else, somewhere exotic, and most importantly,…

Go HIHO

The Highland Spring HIHO 2008 is gearing up to be staged as the most exhilarating windsurfing and sailing extravaganza yet…

Coach’s Corner

The Big Start Sailboat racing isn’t that complicated.  You get a good start, lead the race early, cover the other…

Green Revolution

Joyon’s Green Revolution  Ellen MacArthur’s 2005 record-breaking solo circumnavigation was a great feat of seamanship and personal grit.  Anyone following…

Environment Month

Under a theme of “CO2: Kick the habit! Towards a low-carbon economy,” World Environment Day takes place June 5th. Initiated…

BVI Music Fest 08

Behind the Scenes with Frank Mahoney Keeping it real and keeping it local have been key to making the annual…

Year of the Reef

 Reef Architecture The International Year of the Reef 2008 is a worldwide campaign to raise awareness of the value and…

Watersports

Decisions, Decisions… Options are limitless, but in general, like Huckleberry Finn painting a fence, once it looks like fun others…

Informative Broker

Selling Your Boat: the Survey! The “full purchase survey,” as it is known, is a vital part of selling your…

The Wanderer

Solo sailor marks one year at sea Monday, 21st April marked the end of the first full year at sea,…

Skipper’s Tips

Man, No Plan. Panama!  Recent news from a local sailor waiting for a chance to transit the Panama Canal shocked…

Summer Sessions

The lazy days of summer… one of the best times of the year to enjoy the British Virgin Islands.  The…