BVI Maritime History Tales – The Tsunami of 1867
One of our primary missions is disaster relief and as part of that role, we promote a programme called Disaster…
Once in a Blue Moon and the Perils of Sloop Racing
A blue moon occurs when there are two full moons in the same month. It doesn’t happen often so when…
Two New Sloops for The College’s Fleet
The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College through its Virgin Island Studies Institute and the Maritime Museum has—by the kind donation…
A hybrid submarine-superyacht concept – NEMO
Imagine landing onboard a luxurious super yacht on your private helicopter, then cruising along the water enjoying a gourmet meal…
The Loss of Fancy Me
The mention of her name today can still bring impassioned reactions from those who lost relatives on that faithful night…
The spark that blew it all
This is the story of a locally built schooner and her abrupt, dramatic end.
Oyster Yachts sail the BVI for Oyster Regatta 2015
The award-winning luxury sailing yacht builders, Oyster Yachts, returned to the BVI in April to host the Oyster Regatta, a…
Luxurious yacht, Bandido, built for journeys across the sea
A product of the internationally renowned luxury yacht builders, Oyster Yachts, Bandido is a custom vessel built for comfortable cruising…
A near-death experience and a great rescue
Watson’s heart stopped as fear crept over him. Not only the fear of blowing himself up, but that of discovery…
44 Years and Still Sailing – Spring Regatta
This is arguably one of the most important months in the BVI calendar. It marks an individual, exclusive event –…
Inside Coverage of The Rolex Swan Cup Caribbean 2015!
The 2015 Rolex Swan Cup Caribbean attracted 21 luxurious yachts, exclusively built by Nautor’s Swan, for the five-day biennial sailing…
The Pack List and ‘Must-Sees’ for a Family Sailing Adventure
Every year, exciting escapes are planned and realised in the beautiful British Virgin Islands…
The Gale of 1932 and the Tragic Loss of the Perseverance
It was a hazy warm morning on Monday September 9, 1932. Five sloops laden with cargo and passengers had cleared…
The Ultimate Recipe to Spice Up Your Valentine’s Day
All throughout the year, we host charter guests honouring a myriad of celebrations, from engagements to weddings, anniversaries to vow…
A Crazy/Funny/Scary Story from the BVI’s maritime past!
A Sea Story out of the Past Our maritime historian reveals a unique anecdote from the Virgin Islands’ seafaring past …
4 Reasons Christmas and New Years are Best Spent in the BVI
Christmas and New Year’s are anxiously anticipated by many, all over the world. No matter how one celebrates their holiday…