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BVI Spring Regatta - 26 March to 1 April 2012
www.bvispringregatta.org -Übersicht
Tuesday 28 March, 2012
Louay Habib
MOTHER NATURE CALLS THE SHOTS - BVI SPRING REGATTA & SAILING FESTIVAL
There was no racing today, the first day of the BVI Sailing Festival. Principal
Race Officer, Dave Brennan postponed the start of the race to Bitter End and indicated
to the 48 competing yachts in the starting area to motor up towards Virgin Gorda,
to see if the situation would improve. In the vicinity of Ginger Island, there were
some signs of a stable wind developing, but it was short lived and racing for the
day was called off shortly after 1100.
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Credit: Todd vanSickle/BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival
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"Unfortunately the wind has not materialized and there will be no racing today."
Commented Dave Brennan, Principal Race Officer: "The important thing is now to
make sure the fleet gets to the Bitter End Yacht Club as every indicator available
to us is forecasting that there will be no wind today. However, tomorrow is looking
far more promising with possibly 15 knots of breeze, so we hope to get the racing
started then, perhaps with a race around Virgin Gorda for the Bitter End Cup."
Hoping for breeze on day one of the Sailing Festival from Nanny Cay to Bitter End
Yacht Club
Credit: Todd vanSickle/BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival
Tomorrow, the fleet may well enjoy a race around Virgin Gorda which will result
in some spectacular scenery. Notably, The Baths located on the southern end of the
island, these unusual geologic formations echo the island's volcanic origins, as
huge granite boulders lie in piles on the beach, forming scenic grottoes that are
open to the sea.
With an early arrival at the Bitter End Yacht Club, competitors will be able to
take advantage of some fabulous facilities, including all manner of aquatic sports,
restaurants and beach bars. Many local sailors consider the North Sound as the most
picturesque area of the British Virgin Islands. Tonight's awards party will obviously
not be possible so the limbo jump-up at Almond Walk and adjacent beach will be the
first competition of the BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival!
Regatta bow stickers are carefully applied. Ready to race!
Credit: Todd vanSickle/BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival
Back at Nanny Cay, crews competing in the ISAF sanctioned Grade 3 match racing event
sponsored by GILL arrived throughout the day and completed registration for the
two day event. If the wind plays ball, exciting duels are expected between the IC24's
on tight windward leeward courses with expert race commentary by Denise Holmberg.
Eight teams will compete on courses close to the shore so spectators can watch the
drama unfold from the beach at Nanny Cay.
Farr 400 leaves the dock for the race up to Bitter End Yacht Club
Credit: Todd vanSickle/BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival
For more information about the BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival go to: www.bvispringregatta.org
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