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Calendar of Events

14 October 2006 - 14 October 2006
Virgin‘s Cup - Tortola
Fun race – must have female skippers. RBVI Yacht Club

21 October 2006 - 22 October 2006
Lowell Wheatley Fishing Tournament - Tortola
Memorial Fishing Tournament in honour of the late Lowell Wheatley, in conjunction with Anegada Reef Hotel – Overnight on Anegada RBVI Yacht Club

27 October 2006 - 29 October 2006
“Foxy’s Cat Fight” - Tortola
Multi-hulls only – West End Yacht Club

25 November 2006
Round Tortola Race - Tortola
Fun Race spinnaker and non spinnaker divisions RBVI Yacht Club

1 December 2006 - 2 December 2006
Gustav Wilmerding Memorial Challenge Regatta - Tortola
Pirate race hosted by the Jolly Roger, West End & Pirate’s, Norman Island West End Yacht Club

16 December 2006
Commodore’s Cup - Tortola
Windward Leeward Race in the Channel - spinnaker and non spinnaker divisions – RBVI Yacht Club

31 December 2006
New Year’s Eve at Trellis Bay - Tortola
A fast growing venue for ringing in the new year in the BVI.

31 December 2006
New Year’s Eve on Jost Van Dyke - Jost Van Dyke
Jost Van Dyke is known as one of the top three places in the world to be at for New Year’s Eve. On that night, also known locally as Old Year’s Night, this yachtsman’s haven welcomes visitors from all around the globe, from movie stars to just ordinary Joes, from old salts to dedicated landlubbers. Plenty of food and lots of entertainment.

9 February 2007 - 11 February 2007
29th Annual Sweethearts of the Caribbean & 25th Annual Classic Yacht Regatta - Tortola
Hosted by the Jolly Roger Restaurant & Bar – West End.

9 March 2007 - 12 March 2007
Dark & Stormy Regatta - Anegada
Hosted by Neptune’s Treasure, Anegada & The Jolly Roger, West End.

26 March 2007 - 1 April 2007
BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival - Tortola
7 days of fun with 2 great events in one, racing and partying through the beautiful British Virgin Islands. through the beautiful British Virgin Islands.

6 April 2007 - 8 April 2007
Spanish Town Fisherman’s Jamboree & 11th Annual Wahoo Fishing Tournament - Tortola
This popular fishing tournament attracts many competitors as well as onlookers. Food, music and beach fun are just part of that fun-filled event

7 April 2007 - 9 April 2007
Virgin Gorda Easter Festival - Virgin Gorda
Easter Festival on Virgin Gorda is a weekend filled with activities. Including the calypso monarch competition, parade, Festival queen show and nightly village entertainment.

25 May 2007 - 27 May 2007
33rd Foxy’s Wooden Boat Regatta - Jost Van Dyke
Funds support the Jost Van Dyke Preservation Society West End Yacht Club.

25 May 2007 - 27 May 2007
7th BVI Music Festival - Tortola
Where the sound of music meets the sounds of nature. Enjoy world-renowned artists at this beach-front venue.

29 June 2007 - 30 June 2007
16th Annual Firecracker 500 Race & Chili Cook-off - Tortola
Funds support KATS (Kids and the Sea Program) West End Yacht Club

7 July 2007 - 8 July 2007
Chief Minister’s Cup Youth Regatta - Tortola
Nanny Cay Hotel & Marina RBVI Yacht Club

23 July 2007 - 11 August 2007
53rd BVI Emancipation Festival - Tortola
This annual festival is also known as August Festival and is the Territory’s Premier Cultural showcase with an array of activities, events, including the freedom march, emancipation service, calypso monarch competition, boat races, rise and shine tramps, August Monday’s Parade and much more.

26 October 2007 - 28 October 2007
11th Foxy’s “Cat Fight” - Tortola
Multi-hulls only – West End Yacht club

1 December 2007 - 2 December 2007
Gustav Wilmerding Memorial 17rh Annual Memorial Challenge Regatta - Tortola
Pirate race hosted by the Jolly Roger, West End & Norman Island - West End Yacht Club

31 December 2007
Old Year’s Night on Jost Van Dyke - Jost Van Dyke
Jost Van Dyke is known as one of the top three places in the world to be at for Old Year’s Night (New Year’s Eve). On that night, this yachtman’s haven welcomes visitors from all over the globe, from movie stars to just ordinary joes, from old salts to dedicated landlubbers. There is plenty of food, beverages and lots of entertainment.


BVI At A Glance

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BVI at a Glance


Language: English

Government: British Overseas Territory since 1672. Head of State: HM Queen Elizabeth II, represented locally by a Governor

Capital: Road Town, Tortola

Size: 153 sq km (59 sq miles)

Location: 153 sq km. Comprised of 16 inhabited and more than 20 uninhabited islands; includes the island of Anegada

Climate: Subtropical; humid; temperatures moderated by trade winds

Electricity: 110/60 volts AC, 60Hz. American 2-pin plugs are used

Currency: Currency: USD

Driving: A valid British Virgin Islands Driving License is required by all those seeking to drive in The British Virgin Islands. For a fee of $10.00, a temporary British Virgin Islands Driving License can be obtained from the Traffic Licensing Office or Car Rental Agencies with a valid Driver License from another country. Driving is on the left-hand side of the road in The British Virgin Islands. Minimum age for Car Rentals is 25.

 

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