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A NEW ERA FOR THE BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS’ PREMIER MARINE HUB
TORTOLA, BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS – The Caribbean’s sailing capital is setting course for a bold new chapter. On Friday, October 31, 2025, Nanny Cay Marina — the beating heart of the BVI’s marine industry — officially broke ground on an ambitious $30–$40 million expansion project, ushering in the next era of yachting excellence in the British Virgin Islands.4 min read
A Review of the 2025 Fireball Class: A Mashup of Innovation, Inspiration, and Intense Competition
As the year 2025 wraps up, the Fireball Class has established itself as an incredibly exciting sailing class due to its innovative designs, heightened competition, and an exceptional community spirit.2 min read
Antigua Bermuda Race 2026: The Return of the Atlantic Adventure
After a Two-Year Pause, the 935-Mile Ocean Classic Returns to the Western Atlantic Offshore sailors, start plotting your course. After a two-year hiatus, the Antigua Bermuda Race is officially set to return, with the fifth edition departing from Nelson’s Dockyard, Antigua, on April 29, 2026.5 min read
Admiral’s Cup 2027 will run from 15–30 July
After the roar of sails and the thunder of applause that marked the triumphant comeback of the Admiral’s Cup in 2025, the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) has wasted no time in charting the course for the next chapter of offshore sailing’s most storied contest. The Club today confirmed that the 2027 Admiral’s Cup will run from 15–30 July, a full fortnight of world-class racing that promises to carry forward the magic,3 min read
Speed, Stakes, and Sail Racing Glory Await in Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI, UAE — The countdown is on. After 12 high-octane events spanning four continents, the 2025 Rolex SailGP Championship will reach its dramatic crescendo at the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Sail Grand Prix, presented by the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, on November 29–30, 2025.4 min read
Admiral’s Cup 2027 Offshore Sailing’s Golden Era Returns
The Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) has confirmed that the Admiral’s Cup – long regarded as the pinnacle of international offshore team racing – will officially return in 2027. The announcement follows the spectacular 2025 comeback, which ended a 22-year absence and reignited one of sailing’s most prestigious competitions.3 min read
Registration Now Open for the Caribbean’s Premier Sailing Festival - BVI Spring Regatta 2026
The countdown has begun. Registration is officially open for the 2026 BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival, one of the most anticipated events on the global sailing calendar. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the British Virgin Islands – the Sailing Capital of the World – the regatta will run from March 23–29, 2026.4 min read
Striking a Balance between Luxury and Sustainability: How Prestigious Yacht Builders are Pioneering Eco-friendly Teak Alternatives
When tradition meets change, innovation thrives. Prestigious yacht builders embrace the pursuit of sustainable alternatives to teak, steering the industry towards an eco-conscious future.2 min read