50 YEARS OF WAVES

BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival Set For March 27 – April 2
70-Strong Fleet for 2023 Special Edition

In 1972, over 20 boats sailed in the first British Virgin Islands Spring Regatta. Spectators and sailing enthusiasts, witnessed the yacht Nutmeg skippered by British sailor Alex Forbes crossed the finish line first in the one-design fleet race – the Squid Class.

Fast forward to fifty years later, this year between March 27 – April 2, 70 boats from across the world will compete in the British Virgin Islands Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival 50th Anniversary Special.

“The BVI Spring Regatta is in our core circuit and has always been a fun time for us with great competition and fun times,” shared skipper Fuzzy Stoddard on the BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival web page.

He is the owner of the J/130 Bad Decisions, which has been around the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) and surrounding areas since 1980.

“Racing the boat around all the little islands, the courses are different, challenging and so much fun – that is what sets BVISR apart from other regattas for us. This is our first regatta as a team, and we are looking to have a great time.”

Returning this year is Peter Corr, owner and skipper of Blitz, a Summit/King 40’ designed by Mark Mills.

“It is a great team that’s been together for a long time and we race very hard. Last year we won St Thomas, Voiles de St Barts, and Antigua Sailing Week including the Lord Nelson Trophy for best race boat across all classes,” Corr shared with the Regatta media team.

Sailors from Tortola, Puerto Rico, Antigua, Jamaica and the Dominican Republic, the United States, United Kingdom and Australia are excited to return to the open sea in the BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival 50th Anniversary Special.

Click the below link for photos of the 2022 BVI Spring Regatta.