Posted on May 23 2018. The William Thornton Floating Bar & Restaurant, commonly referred to as the Willy-T is one of the most iconic bars in the British Virgin Islands. The floating bar was anchored at a mooring ball in the Bight at Norman Island from 1989 until September 2017, when it was destroyed during Hurricane Irma. After being constructed in America, the new Willy T returned to the BVI on May 10th. The owners decided to replace the original Willy T vessel with a new, ... Read More »
Crewed Charter Grenadines
Posted on April 18 2018. Most crewed yachts will be closed for the season in August, September and October in the Virgin Islands, but some will sail down south and charter in the Grenadines this summer, which is a very beautiful location for chartering too. The Grenadines are a group of islands that make a superb yacht charter destination. These unique islands have a similar feel to the British Virgin Islands and yet they are much less developed and far less busy. Sailing from island ... Read More »
Cooper Island Beach Club Reopens
Posted on April 18 2018. Cooper Island Beach Club re-opened right on schedule on April 1st, 2018. It’s one of the most beloved hotel, restaurant and bar in the British Virgin Islands. Cooper Island Beach Club, which includes everything from a boutique hotel to one of the Caribbean’s largest rum bars, has reopened its doors for Cocktails, Lunch and Dinner, after shuttering in the wake of Hurricane Irma last fall. This family owned Eco–resort on the sandy shores of Manchioneel Bay is ... Read More »
Necker Island Nature Tour
Posted on March 15 2018. Have you ever heard of Necker Island? It’s the Island retreat of Billionaire, Sir Richard Branson. It is located North of the Gorda Sound and is surrounded by coral reef, turquoise waters and white beaches. Necker Island is a luxurious resort, but also has a long-standing reputation for working with conservation groups and organizations to preserve and protect the marine areas of the Caribbean. While the resort will reopen in October, you can already visit ... Read More »
BVIYC DOGS TO USA
Posted on March 14 2018, by Kirstie Palmer. Last year we wrote a blog about our BVIYC dogs Blackie and his new “girlfriend” Sophie. In November, 2 more dogs entered the pack and found shelter, food and cuddles on our docks. We named them Ben and Rascal. Last but not least, Big Ed arrived with short little stumpy legs, a big head (which gave his name) and a massive heart. Within days he made himself at home and everybody adored him so much, that Big Ed got adopted by one of our charter ... Read More »