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If only we could take the teamwork of sailing as an analogy to combat what is now a global

recession. With many hands on deck working together, then hoisting the sails and setting course

to optimize the conditions at hand. From an island point of view, this is what we strive for – to

help each other at all times and in storms to weather them.

In this issue we bring you what seems to be the triumph of the spirit in adversity. A tale of

two champions in the making, the windsurfer Finian Maynard and the young sailor Alec Anderson

both paving their own legends and representing the BVI at every step.

We also bring you tales of the reverse effect on the Islands in the form of crime. Random

acts of violence targeted at yachtsmen or visitors cut short in their prime of life are sensitive and

unfortunately rumors spread like wildfi re s if to blacken everything the islands represent. It is

important to remember that the random acts of violence are indiscriminate and it is the yachting

fraternity at large that stands in protest and Vigilate, our territory's motto has never been more

prevalent as in these times to be watchful, careful.

As to the season, it still goes strong and moves forward on course as does the ocean and the

life below and above it.

See you on the water, and remember, our beaches and the water are free as is the wind that blows

over it – enjoy it,

Owen Waters

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Skipper's Tips: Stopping the Flopping 8Rolling around in a greasy anchorage with the wind from one quarter and the swell from another, now that sucks! There are several busy anchorages that suffer from this problem: Cooper Island usually is at the top of anyone's list. But St Thomas Bay outside of Spanish Town is another as is White Bay on JVD. The overall champ has to be the anchorage just outside the Wickham's Cay breakwater in Road Harbour. Not for nothing is it known to the charter crews as Seasick Bay.

CSI BVI: Crime: Should Yachties Worrie? 9The recent tragedies in Antigua and Puerto Rico involving professional yacht crew—in Antigua, Captain Drew Gollan was shot and killed while trying to protect his wife and child from a robbery, while in Fajardo, PR, Chef Sara Kuszak was abducted and murdered while out jogging—led to a flurry of outrage and concern among the Caribbean's boating community. The news that Ms Kuszak was five months pregnant only added to the indignation.

Tsunamis in the Caribbean Sea 12In February, a team from the United States Geological Survey studied the over-wash of Anegada’s north shore beaches to determine if tsunamis are a potential threat at sites of proposed nuclear power plants on the U.S. Atlantic Coast, according to a news release from the BVI Department of Disaster Management. Whether or not they are a cause of the over-wash, tsunamis have hit the Caribbean in the past.

Finian Maynard: A BVI Champion 14It’s not easy to understand what makes a champion, whether it is the triumph of the spirit when all is lost or an utter determination to win and be true at all costs. Finian Maynard is a BVI champion, defined by the characteristics of a lot more than simply, local boy made good.

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Stopping the Flopping

Rolling around in a greasy anchorage with the wind from one quarter and the swell from another, now that sucks! There are several busy anchorages that suffer from this problem: Cooper Island usually is at the top of anyone's list. But St Thomas Bay outside of Spanish Town is another as is White Bay on JVD. The overall champ has to be the anchorage just outside the Wickham's Cay breakwater in Road Harbour. Not for nothing is it known to the charter crews as Seasick Bay. While it is very difficult to completely eliminate the discomfort of rolling around all night like a trainee astronaut looking for a zero G-spot, there are some tricks you can use. One possibility is to set up some kind of flopper stopper device that creates resistance as the vessel rolls from side to side. Many power trawlers have a boom out to one or both sides with a sort of open crate or wooden slats that open as the boat rolls to that side and then close, creating resistance, as the boat rolls back up. Some sailboats hang an anchor

and a big pile of chain off to one side and held out by a whisker pole, to act as a counter-balance, though there is the risk of getting tangled. A better method, one that can be used when anchoring or taking a mooring, and whether on a mono or a cat, is to run a bridle from the anchor chain aft to a midships or even a stern cleat. Be sure to let out masses of slack anchor chain after you've attached the bridle—especially on a catamaran, so the chain won't rub against the bottom of the windward hull. By adjusting the tension on the bridle, you can pull the vessel around to where it is sometimes beam-to the wind but bow-to the swell. Use a rolling hitch to attach a long dock line (if necessary, tie a couple of lines together for length) and then run it back to a cleat or through a chock amidships. You might even need to grind it in on a winch. This is effective in the Caribbean where

the wind is generally from a steady direction and there is little current. Where there is current you run the risk of fouling the bridle and uprooting your anchor. A similar method is simply to run an anchor from midships or the aft quarter off to one side or the other and pull the vessel around so that it sits cocked to the swell and not to the wind. This does mean

you have a fair bit of ground tackle laid out which may inconvenience your neighbours. It is also wise to consider that you present a good amount of windage should the breeze

pipe up in the night, increasing the possibility of dragging. You might have to keep an anchor watch, but then the rest of the crew can sleep while only one or two crew are up and keeping an eye (or more likely dozing in the cockpit.) Just remember, without taking such remedial moves, every one of you would be up and feeling froggy—all green and croaky. YG

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CSI BVICRIME: Should Yachties Worry?

Of course, the fact that both these victims were yacht crew was incidental to their fate—they could just as easily have been airline crew or librarians on holiday—and did nothing to diminish the impact of the crimes. The shock was amplified too by the fact that such events are virtually unknown here in the BVI. An occasional dinghy theft, one documented (and vicious) assault aboard a bareboat, a well-documented robbery or two over the past few years add up to not very much in the overall picture of crime in the BVI. Recently, though, armed robbers accosted victims in Road Town and at Brewer's Bay campground in what may be related incidents. The fact that robbers with handguns can feel emboldened to commit robberies

in busy areas—one robbery took place as diners walked from Le Cabanon restaurant to the Village Cay marina—is a sign of a deteriorating security situation. The factors that make the BVI such an ideal cruising ground—many of the islands are only lightly inhabited, there is no “boat boy” culture so prevalent further south, the charter community doesn't get to mingle much with the community at large—also make it generally a safe and secure destination for boaters. Add to that the status of the BVI as one of the world's wealthiest nations with strict immigration controls and little functional poverty, and the conditions for criminal mischief are greatly reduced, though the situation seems to be changing. Should yachtsmen and women be concerned about safety in the BVI? Does the recent news from

neighbouring islands offer a harbinger of trouble to come? As far as the charter business goes, according to Tim Schaaf, president of the BVI Charter Yacht Society, “whenever a story involves yachties it always gets attention.” Addressing the larger issue of crime and security on boats in the BVI, Schaaf said that things didn't seem any worse now than, say, a year ago.

“There always seems to be a rash 'of events' then it settles down again,” he told the BVIYG. One victim who has experienced such an event first-hand is Captain Doug of charter yacht Mustang Sally who has had his dinghy stolen not once but twice since Christmas, “The first time it was stolen in Jost Van Dyke and we found it in Red Hook (St. Thomas),” Doug told BVIYG recently. “The second time it was stolen from the boat in Red Hook and

The recent tragedies in Antigua and Puerto Rico involving professional yacht crew—in Antigua, Captain Drew

Gollan was shot and killed while trying to protect his wife and child from a robbery, while in Fajardo, PR, Chef

Sara Kuszak was abducted and murdered while out jogging—led to a flurry of outrage and concern among the

Caribbean's boating community. The news that Ms Kuszak was five months pregnant only added to the indignation.

by David Blacklock


we found it on the dinghy dock in St. John,” he said. While admitting that these thefts were more likely ones of convenience—somebody wanting to get from, say, Foxy's to St. Thomas late at night—Doug said they were still hugely inconvenient and costly. These days he locks the dinghy at every opportunity. Such events often get reported in online message boards such as traveltalkonline.com or the charter crews' own Internet group and then filter out into the general population, growing and changing as the story spreads. Occasionally the same event spawns myriad versions of itself. A single instance of multiple dinghy theft in Soper's Hole a couple of years ago has morphed into an epidemic of dinghy skulduggery in the telling and re-telling. “Guests are reading a lot of stuff online,” Penny Compton of TMM told BVIYG. “The problem is, a lot of it is misinformation,” she said. “Recently a group of guests were concerned about all the crime on Anegada and were sorry they weren't going to go there. It was only when they started talking about banking scandals that we realized they were really talking about Antigua, not Anegada.”

Many charter companies confine their warnings to Cane Garden Bay, which was the scene of a series of boat thefts last year. Prompt action by police and the local community however led to the recovery of much of the stolen property. Both CGB and Trellis Bay have implemented some version of a community watch to deal with any problems that arise around

the Full Moon parties that take place each month—CGB being the preferred anchorage for visitors heading to the Bomba Shack in Apple Bay. Of course dinghy theft and, less often, boat robbery do occur and can be real problems

in the BVI. But, Tim Schaaf asks “How many times do hotel rooms or villas get robbed? Do we ever hear about those?” Horizon Yacht Charters Henry Leonning echoed Schaaf by saying he asks guests, “If you were staying in a hotel would you lock the door when you went out? A boat's no different.” When asked about the advice TMM gives to its guests, Penny Compton said they offer warnings about Cane Garden Bay and require that guests secure their dinghies with the lock and cable provided for that purpose. Voyage Yacht Charters likewise

advise their guests to lock dinghies and to lock all hatches and doors, particularly when in CGB, even during the day. Voyage's Alice Downing told BVIYG that guests “are surprised when we tell them to lock their dinghies. They aren't expecting any trouble here in the BVI.” While emphasizing security, “we try not to scare them,” she said. That popular anchorage was also on the mind of one other charter company that preferred to remain anonymous, saying only that they didn't recommend guests go to Cane Garden Bay at all, but if they did so, to lock the boat and hide valuables. Ironically, it was our report last year on a robbery in Cane Garden Bay, in which a charter yacht lost a number of electronic items—laptop, cameras, as well as several thousand dollars in cash—that received much criticism on traveltalkonline, where posters went so far as to question the existence of the charter captain referred to in that story and imply that the whole story was a fabrication. Now, there are some in the BVI, particularly those involved in the hospitality business, who would prefer that the subject of crime not be broached so as not to disturb tourists—a sort of “not in front of the children” approach which would leave the discussion entirely in the realm of gossip and speculation.

If you were staying in a hotel would you lock the door when you went out?

"If you are staying in a hotel, do you lock the door if you go out?"

Don't expect trouble, but be careful either way


The fact that Cane Garden Bay has been singled out by the various charter companies can't bode well for business there (and we will address the specific issue of CGB in an upcoming issue) although there has been concern about the area for some time. A couple years ago, the Moorings donated a rather nice centre-console dinghy to the residents of CGB to use in policing the mooring field there but it seems to have disappeared down the rabbit hole, as so many expensive dinghies do. We asked the Moorings about the content of their briefings to charter guests and were told that they make no specific warnings about specific destinations. Neither does that company issue cables or locks to secure dinghies. Fellow Tui Marine brand, Sunsail, used to issue cables and locks when they were an independent company but that practice seems to have stopped. One of the Sunsail chart briefers told BVIYG that they issue no special warnings about particular destinations. The Charter Yacht Society's Tim Schaaf recommends three courses of action to maintain security. “It's contrary to regulations, but I believe you should never put the name of your yacht on

the dinghy,” Schaaf said “otherwise everyone will know when you're off the boat. Remember, most hatches can be locked, and they should be,” he said,

“and never use the VHF to make dinner reservations, use a cell phone instead,” when in such anchorages as Cane Garden Bay or Trellis Bay, particularly at Full Moon. “We always leave lights on and the radio playing,” Schaaf said, laughing, “and we try to keep

in mind an old cruisers' rule—never invite anybody aboard who doesn't have as nice a boat as you do.” Other recent events in Antigua—this time centred around malfeasance in the banking sector—have led to widespread concern about profound economic disruption there, as the Stanford Bank ceases business whilst under investigation. Should similar disruptions occur here and result in large levels of unemployment and extreme reactions by desperate people, then we can expect all kinds of changes in the levels of crime and criminal activity. In the meantime, the best advice seems to be to prepare for the worst whilst still expecting the best out of the BVI. This way you may be surprised but let's hope you won't be disappointed. YG

prepare for the worst whilst still expecting the best out of the BVI

Remind yourself the real reason you are here


According to a 2007 National Geographic News article, 37 known tsunamis have struck the Caribbean since 1498, resulting in a total of approximately 9500 deaths. While the Caribbean waits for an official warning system, slated to be in effect by 2010, there are also several natural warning signs and safety tips for those on land and sea.

The Caribbean Detection SystemAccording to Lorna Inniss, Ph.D., Deputy Director of the Coastal Zone Management Unit in Barbados, a real-time monitoring and detection system is crucial.

“So,” she says, “we are developing a seismic and a sea-level network, using instruments within the region that meet the standards of the system.” Dr. Inniss also stresses the importance of communication in the case of a tsunami, “not just from the warning center to the countries but from the national warning focal

points to vulnerable communities.” This small-scale communication is the responsibility of individual countries to “determine their own communications protocols that will be followed in the event of such a rapid onset event.” The Global Telecommunications System of the World Meteorological Organization is the system to be implemented. Dr. Inniss informs us that “more than 90% of our Caribbean countries have this system in place, and all have access to information from this system.” On March 16, the fourth session of the Intergovernmental Coordination Group is being held in Martinique to determine some of the final details concerning the

Caribbean Tsunami Information Center which is currently being hosted by Barbados.

Natural Warning SignsEven if a proper warning communications and detection system is in place, it is also important to be

aware of the natural warning signs. One common warning sign is an earthquake—not the little tremors that we’ve felt in the BVI

over the past few months, though. The earthquake has to be strong enough that you have a difficult time standing up. If you feel an earthquake of that magnitude, relocate to higher ground and stay there for several hours. Waves can take hours to reach the

In the Caribbean Sea

In February, a team from the United States Geological Survey studied the over-wash of Anegada’s north

shore beaches to determine if tsunamis are a potential threat at sites of proposed nuclear power plants

on the U.S. Atlantic Coast, according to a news release from the BVI Department of Disaster Management.

Whether or not they are a cause of the over-wash, tsunamis have hit the Caribbean in the past.

If you feel an earthquake of that magnitude, relocate to higher ground and stay there for several hours

There are significant natural warning signs that will notify us of a tsunami - it is important to have this information, considering we live in a potential impact zone

TSUNAMIS


shore after an earthquake. Additionally, tsunamis are not a single wave, but a series of waves, so you are not in the clear after the first wave has retreated. In the Indian Ocean tsunami of 2004, it was the third wave that caused the most damage, and smaller tsunami waves continued to hit the shores for the remainder of the day. If water retreats so far away that you can see the sea floor, run to higher ground immediately. This is a common sign of a tsunami, but according to the National Geographic article, “a receding ocean may give people as much as five minutes’ warning to evacuate the area.” Unfortunately, during the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, this phenomenon caused many children in Sri Lanka to investigate the exposed ocean floor. Melissa Block on NPR’s All Thing Considered reported that “the waters had pulled back and a number of fish had landed on the beach, and kids had gone down to collect the fish and that may explain partly at least why the death toll among children is so high.” But knowledge of this warning sign also saved lives in Thailand where some beaches were evacuated before the tsunami roared to shore, thanks to a biology teacher from Scotland who warned tourists and

locals at one beach and a 10-year old British student who had just studied tsunamis in geology class who pointed out the signs at another beach. Tsunamis do sometimes actually roar. Of the 2006 tsunami in Indonesia, The Age newspaper reported survivors claiming to hear a roar like a jumbo jet, a waterfall, and “a stampede of buffaloes.” Others have reported it to sounding like a freight train. If any of these signs occur, ascend to higher ground and contact others who you feel may be in danger to do the same.

Sailor SafetyWhile people on the shore are advised to seek higher ground, the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recommends

that sailors head for deeper waters, at least 100 fathoms, where tsunami waves are smaller. If a tsunami

warning has been issued, do not return to harbour. The waves are often imperceptible at open sea while port facilities may be unsafe. Do not return to harbour until you are certain that conditions are safe. Remember—this could be several hours after the first warning signs.

Additionally, locations surrounding streams and rivers feeding into the sea should be avoided because the water can surge in these areas as well.

EducateDr. Inniss asserts that “the requirement for public education and awareness cannot be stressed enough.” Educate yourself and others about the tsunami warning signs and procedures. The US Geological Survey may find another cause for the over-wash, but their presence reminds us that all coastal areas are vulnerable to tsunami activity. YG

the requirement for public education and awareness cannot be stressed enough

Stepping on to a windsurfer at the age of six, Finian's discipline has never changed as it has been all about the windsurfer and the man who is driving it. Within the sport itself he has taken it to levels that were seemingly untouched before. All of Finian's world records are sailing records that have been broken on a windsurfer, notably the world speed record that broke the 11-year record of the boat Yellow Pages in 2004. It was this achievement that brought Finian to the world’s attention as a speed champion, hailing from the BVI. It would then be an assumption that this is one of the windiest places and that the drive and training for that speed is prevalent here. The BVI does not have trades of 30 knots plus on a regular basis, more like 15 knots, but it was Finian's Caribbean racing that gave him the stepping stone

to reach further afield. In Europe and the Americas, simply due to the sheer mass of people in the sport, there are several classes of discipline to break through to achieve status. The islands are made up of self-regulating associations to attempt to achieve the same stepping stones. Finian's first taste of glory was winning the Caribbean men’s championships in St. Croix, age fourteen. From there to eventually the PWA world tour, which he now competes still in the disciplines of slalom and speed. Spending his time between BVI, Hawaii and Europe you might say he has it made, but it’s all still in the making. The world speed record was taken back by kite surfers ( at 50.57 knots) and in true spirit, the windsurfers of the world with Finian as a proven contender – want it back. Recently on a photo shoot in Anegada, there are many locations in the BVI to windsurf which Finian cites as probably the sailing capital of the world, not

Finian Maynard A BVI ChampionIt’s not easy to understand what

makes a champion, whether it is the triumph of the spirit

when all is lost or an utter determination to win and be

true at all costs. Finian Maynard is a BVI champion, defined by the

characteristics of a lot more than simply, local boy made good.

by Owen Waters


Finian, West Point, Anegada, February 2009. Photos by

Armando Jenik


just the Caribbean. As a small collection of islands that are safe to travel to and from whilst enjoying great times, the roots of sailing are all still here and he remembers some of his buddies that he used to train with who are still here, still sail and spend time on the water. To the youth and aspiring athlete, the question is really how do you get from the dream to the reality of being an international champion? Finian cites it as a determination , when everything feels lost , “ it was frustrating to really get through in windsurfi ng and I spent a lot of time lost and trying to get better, but most of that time growing up was spent on the water doing it and then off the water thinking about it.” Currently he recognizes the kit in today’s world has never been better or easier to use, with such a wide range. As in

all sports, the ability for the professionals to use production models creates a grounding of the sport and a level that is realistic. In the past, windsurfi ng has gone through major upheavals and economy and marketing has helped it but also burnt it out. These days equipment is of the biggest user range possible and several schools here on the island promote that. Though some will be drawn to competing, that is not necessarily the end goal. The BVI has many aspects of sailing; the disciplines chosen are supported by the whole sailing community. With Finian Maynard in windsurfi ng, he has taken and maintains a level of sportsmanship and dedication that is proudly backed by one of his main sponsors – the BVI Tourist Board. He is one of the few that has as much determination aged six, as aged thirty four, now with a family of his own. YG

Finian Maynard

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• Born in Dublin, Ireland on November 22nd, 1974

• Moved to the BVI in 1979 with parents Angelika Maynard (Resident) and Mike Burrill (BVIslander)

• Went to school at St. Georges and 'The Group' (now Cedar School) in Tortola and Antilles in St. Thomas

• Sailing under the BVI flag for 23 years since age 11, when all 100 miles of the HIHO were completed in 1986

• Turned part-time professional at age 15 after winning the men's Caribbean Championships in St. Croix at young age of 14. Member of the PWA World Cup as a full-time professional at age 18

• The only individual sailor to break four ISAF sanctioned WSSRC sailing speed records in history. Three 500 meter world records - 46.24, 46.82 & 48.70-knots. Nautical mile world record - 39.97-knots

• 6 windsurfing world titles in the speed and slalom disciplines. 23 career Top-3 World Cup podium finishes

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PWA World Cup Slalom Finale

WSSRC world record attempt (TBC)

How do you get from the dream to the reality of being an international champion?

Island tows are by dinghy and not by jetski, as is the case with other big wave locations


Shoreside ReviewUnder the same ownership as the Dove and its adjacent bar the Barfl y, Watermark is fi ne dining on Tortola at its best. Fine detailing has brought fresh vitality into this waterside restaurant at Frenchman's Cay. Catering to all, the Watermark boasts some of the fi nest cuisine and wines on Tortola and oozes precision. Scott Hart is relaxed and focused on the evening’s reservations as he sips coffee on one of the outside chairs by the pool. Warm trades blow with a view of the channel whilst we talk over the Mediterranean-based menu. The ambiance seems other worldly. His chef, Todd Howard trained under Gordon Ramsey at the Connaught, and under Heston Blumenthal at the Fat Duck in London. Here there is, however, little shouting. We both smile; its Tortola – how could there be? The menu changes weekly and all protein is imported with fi ne seafood fl own in daily from Boston. Sous Vide techniques savor all preparations and keep the fl avor in all of the foods on site. Though the menu changes weekly, it stays within its strong Mediterranean feel and good groundings of meat, fi sh and game. Intense and delicate preparation gives way to a myriad of fl avors and is served proudly. You may teeter your fork over the plate as it arrives,

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as it becomes a bittersweet experience to devour the decadence. With a team of eighteen strong, the fusion is focused and directed, perfected. As for drinks, again the preparation is everything. Each cocktail is prepared with freshly squeezed ingredients and the house boasts a wide selection of international rums. This is the old way of making cocktails and the sweet taste is a labor of love! New age wines are brought in from California, Spain, Italy and France. Scott pays close attention to offering the perfect wine pairings. Ambiance is set with a strong stone mason finish throughout the property and the steps up to the restaurant give a feeling of walking on stage, the scene to be played out by local residents or the inquisitive visitor. This is the treat you deserve or the treat for your loved ones. Watermark is open Tuesday through Sunday, six till ten and serves Sunday brunch by the pool or in the restaurant. As part of Frenchmans Resort, guests can enjoy the beach and the beautifully landscaped gardens and spend the evening or day, relaxing in paradise. The resort and restaurant are also open for functions, including beach weddings and Christmas parties. YG

STARTERS

Beets Roasted and marinated purple and golden beet root salad, goat cheese mousse raspberry candied walnut vinaigrette

HamachiTograshi seared carpaccio, sous vide marinated melon, vegetable confetti jalapeno and yuzu gelee, sake soy caramel

Sweetbreads; Foie Gras Roast sweetbreads, tempered terrine of foie gras, caramelized pear chocolate brioche croutons, port lime reduction

etc. . .

MAINS

Ravioli; TruffleTruffled leek and potato ravioli, truffle baby arugula salad, truffle beurre blanc Parmigiano Reggiano

LambSlow roasted rack of lamb, braised leg of lamb, coffee gnocchi grilled asparagus, oven dried tomatoes, dark chocolate jus BeefGrilled Black Angus rib eye, fondant fingerling potatoes, fricassee of celery root and portabella mushroom, short rib jus, red wine pearls

etc. . .

DESSERT

IceTasting of ice creams and sorbets

Chocolate Three WaysChocolate mousse, coffee pot de crème, white chocolate brownie, spiced Brazil nuts

Honey Mascarpone Canelloni Citrus panacotta, lemon vodka sauce

etc. . .


BVI Sailors Compete at Laser Midwinters East

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Over the 19th—22nd of February, the 2009 Laser Midwinters East took place in Clearwater Beach, Florida. This marked one of the first Laser regattas for the 2009 North American season. It showed who from the area and abroad was back from 2008, as well as back from the recent Olympic Games, to compete in the Laser Radial and Laser Standard, two of the ten classes that make up sailing in the Olympic Games. The field of competitors ran deep with Anna Tunnicliffe (USA) and Lisa Ross (Canada), both Female Laser Radial representatives in the Beijing Olympics, taking part in the event. Anna is the 2008 Female Laser Radial World Champion as well as a Beijing Olympic Gold Medallist. The class also had Paige Railey,

2005 and 2006 Female Laser Radial World Champion, racing in the field of 110 sailors. The Laser 4.7 field also saw up-and-coming Laser stars from different states in the US. The 2009 BVI Youth Sailing team competed in both the Laser Radial Class as well as the Laser 4.7 Class. The first two days of competition saw conditions ranging from light wind to heavy 20-22 knot breezes and a large swell. The Laser Radial class was split into two divisions, Gold Fleet (top half overall) and Silver Fleet (bottom half overall), after five races had been completed. Going

into the final two days, BVI sailor Alec Anderson put up five results in the top ten to sit in twelfth in the Gold Fleet. On day two in the Laser 4.7, DonTae Hodge earned two top-three finishes, placing third overall, and BVI’s Inigio Collins was in thirteenth out of the 15-boat class. Days three and four brought a mix of light, shifty

conditions that resulted in large inconsistencies within the fleet. At the top of the Laser Radial fleet, Lisa Ross (Canada),

Paige Railey (USA) and Anna Tunnicliffe (USA) battled it out with Netherlands sailor Ben Kopplear for the

Coming off the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, many sailors choose to part from the respective classes they race in or take on new challenges elsewhere. Some, who may not have qualified in 2008, will look towards 2012 in London; while the ones who have competed may look to attend again four years down the road. With 2009 being year one of the four-year cycle until the next games, it is always interesting to see which athletes decide to stay and which decide to go.

The first two days of competition saw conditions ranging from light wind to heavy 20-22 knot breezes and a large swell

by Owen Waters


Upcoming RacesOpti South Americans (Equador) 2-12 Apr

RYA Youth Championships & Trials (UK) 6-11 Apr

BVI Dinghy Champs (Tortola) 2-3 May

Holmberg Racing Masterclass (Tortola) 10-17 May

ScotiaBank International Clinic (St.Thomas) 22-24 Jun

ScotiaBank International Regatta (St.Thomas) 25-28 Jun

Laser Radial, Standard North Americans, Buffaloe

Canoe Club (Ontario Canada) 25-28 Jun

ISAF Youth Worlds (Brazil) 9-18 Jul

Opti North Americans (Dominican Republic) 4-12 Jul

Radial Worlds, Youth, Male, Female (Japan) 1-10 Aug

Canadian Olympic Regatta Kingston

(Kingston Ontario) 13-16 Aug

RBVIYC EVENTS:Laser and Optimist International Clinic, RBVIYC,

Nanny Cay 15-21 Mar

2009 BVI Dinghy Champs, RBVIYC 9-10 May

6th Back To School Regatta 2009 5-6 Sep

BVI Schools Regatta 7 Nov

X-Mas Camp 2009, RBVIYC 18-22 Dec

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right off the southern end of Nanny Cay. IC24s are the

new fad in racing and fast spreading to the rest of the

Caribbean and North America.

top four spots. Going into the final day, the four th through four teenth positions were separated by a small margin of 19 points. Alec Anderson went into the final day sitting ninth overall in the Gold Fleet. DonTae Hodge dropped an “over early” star t which meant he scored last plus one point, to drop down to seventh. On the final day, three races were held in tricky, light conditions with strong currents which made the course a difficult challenge for the sailors. The Laser 4.7s finished with two races in the day, and BVI’s DonTae Hodge finished eighth overall with teammate Inigo Collins in thirteenth overall. In the Laser Radial Class, many sailors within the top 14 scored their worst race of the series which caused them to drop in the standings. Alec Anderson boasted a sixth and a tenth in the first two races of the final day, leaving him in sixth overall before the final race. In order to move into the fourth spot, Alec needed to score a top-three finish as well have both competitors above him who were in fourth and fifth to score worse than fifteenth in the race. An incredible start to the final

race left Alec in second at the first mark and both of his competitors in the deep 20’s. Alec went on to finish third in the race, resulting in the best race of his in the ten-race series. The two competitors who were in fourth and fifth going into the final race both scored worse than fifteenth, leaving Alec Andreson in fourth overall, and first Junior sailor out of the 110 sailors competing. Olympic Gold medallist Anna Tunicliffe finished second overall to Paige Railey and third place went to Ben Kopplear of the Netherlands. By finishing fourth, Alec earned one of his top international results to date and greatly improved on his finish of 28th overall at the same regatta last year. The 2009 BVI Laser Team was selected by sailors in December 2008 to focus on for training and competition. The team was accompanied by BVI Sailing Team coach Chris Watters from the Royal BVI Yacht Club. The Royal BVI Yacht Club is a member of the National Authority for the Sport of Sailing in the British Virgin Islands and works directly with the International Sailing Federation and the British Virgin Islands Olympic Committee. YG

DonTae Hodge staying warm and maintaining his cool

Alec Anderson, 4th place overall

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Yacht Charter & Broker Directory

Nautic Blue est. 2000 | nauticblue.com | (800) 416-0224Fleet size: 11 Sells Boats: Yes Charters Boats: YesBrand(s): Robertson & Caine Powercats, Fontaine Pajot, Mainship, Carver Year Make: 2002-2007 Type(s): Power Cats and Monohulls

est. 1998 | horizonyachtcharters.com | (284) 494-8787Fleet size: 32 Sells Boats: Yes Charters Boats: YesBrand(s): Bavaria, Jeanneu, Beneteau, Fontaine Pajot, LagoonYear Make: 2002-2007 Type(s): Sailboat Cats and Monohulls

Vacances Sous Voiles est. 2004 | vacancessousvoiles.ca | (284) 499-1711Fleet size: 3 Sells Boats: No Charters Boats: YesBrand(s): Beneteau, BavariaYear Make: 2000-2007 Type(s): Monohulls

est. 1986 | charteryachtsales.com | (284) 494-4868Fleet size: 46 Sells Boats: Yes Charters Boats: Yes

Brand(s): Beneteau, Jeanneau, Lagoon, Leopard, Norseman, Island Spirit, Athena, Hunter Year Make: 1996-2004

Type(s): Sailboat Cats and Monohulls

Island Time Ltd est. 2001 | islandtimeltd.com | (284) 495-9993Fleet size: 10 Sells Boats: No Charters Boats: YesBrand(s): Contender, CaribeYear Make: 2006-2008 Type(s): Fast Powerboat and Dinghys

Footloose est. 1995 | footloosecharters.com | (284) 494-0528Fleet size: 55 Sells Boats: Yes Charters Boats: Yes

Brand(s): Beneteau, Jeanneau, Roberson & CaineYear Make: 1997-2000 Type(s): Sailboat Cats and Monohulls

TMM est. 1987 | sailtmm.com | (800) 633-0155Fleet size: 44 Sells Boats: Yes Charters Boats: YesBrand(s): Lagoon, Fontaine Pajot, Hunter, Jeanneau, Beneteau, Nautitech, Trader Year Make: 2000-2007 Type(s): Powerboat and Sailboat Cats and Monohulls

Caribbean Images Tours Ltd. est. 1987 | snorkebvi.com (284) 496-7935 Fleet size: 4 Charters Boats: YesBrand(s): Caribe, Ribtec, Atlantic Industries Year Make: 2000-2007 Type(s): Powerboat - Ribs

Charter Yacht Society est. 1982 / bvicrewedyachts.com / 284-494-6017 / Fleet size: 70 Sells Boats: No Charters Boats: YesTypes: Sailboat Cats, Monohulls and Power YachtsNon-profit for BVI crewed charter yachts. Hosts BVI Boat Show.

BVI Yacht Charters est. 1974 | sailinthebvi.com | (284) 494-4289Fleet size: 38 Sells Boats: Yes Charters Boats: YesBrand(s): Beneteau, Hunter, Lagoon, Leopards, JeanneauYear Make: 1997-2006 Type(s): Sailboat Cats and Monohulls

Catamaran Charters est. 1989 | catamarans.com | (800) 262-0308Fleet size: 23 Sells Boats: Yes Charters Boats: YesBrand(s): Privilege, Lagoon, Fontaine PajotYear Make: 2000-2007 Type(s): Sailboat Cats and Monohulls

Voyage Yacht Charters est. 1995 | voyagecharters.com (284) 494-0704 Fleet size: 23 Sells Boats: Yes Charters Boats: YesBrand(s): Voyage Year Make: 1997-2006 Type(s): Sailboat Cats and Monohulls

Powerboat Rentals/Cruises est. 1987 | boatsbvi.com | (284) 495-5542Fleet size: 7 Sells Boats: No Charters Boats: YesBrand(s): Logic, Sea Fox, Bertram, Riviera, AzimutYear Make: 1996-2002 Type(s): Fast Powerboats

Double D Charters est. 1995 | doubledbvi.com | (284) 499-2479Fleet size: 3 Sells Boats: No Charters Boats: YesBrand(s): Crowther, President Year Make: 1988-1980 Type(s): Catamaran Sailboat, Powerboat

Sail Bravura est. 2004 | sailbravura.com | (284) 443-2586Fleet size: 1 Sells Boats: No Charters Boats: YesBrand(s): Hans Christian 48 Year Make: 1987 Type(s): Monohull Cutter

Racing in Paradise est. 2002 | racinginparadise.com | (284) 494-6781Fleet size: 11 Sells Boats: Yes Charters Boats: Yes

Brand(s): IC24 Year Make: Converted From J24 in 2003-2006Type(s): One-Design Sailing Race Boats

Amazing Charters est. 1941 | amazingcharters.com (284) 495-2647 Fleet size: 74 Sells Boats: No Charters Boats: Yes Brand(s): Non-Specific Year Make: Non-Specific Type(s): Power/Sail, Mono/Multihull

Pro Valor Charters est. 1993 | [email protected](284) 495-1931 Fleet size: 14 Sells Boats: YesCharters Boats: Yes Brand(s): Beneteau, JeanneauFountaine Pajot, Island Spirit, Lagoon, PrivilegeYear Make: 1993 - 2006 Type(s): Sailboat Cats and Monohulls

Tortola Yacht Sales est. 1965 | tysbvi.com | (284) 494-2124Sells Boats: Yes Charters Boats: No Brand(s): Stamas, Contender, AnglerYear Make: Non-Specific Type(s): Non-Specific Boats Sold/yr: 6 Number of Brokers: 1

Southern Trades est. 1977 | southerntrades.com | (284) 494-8003Fleet size: NA Sells Boats: Yes Charters Boats: No

Brand(s): Non-Specific Year Make: Non-Specific Type(s): Non-Specific

Virgin Traders est. 1995 | virgintraders.com | (284) 495-2526Fleet size: 17 Sells Boats: Yes Charters Boats: YesBrand(s): Horizon Year Make: 1997-2004 Type(s): Large Powerboats

BVI Yacht Vacations est. 1998 | bviyachtvacations.com | (284) 499-2768Fleet size: 1 Sells Boats: No Charters Boats: Yes

Brand(s): 45’ Crewed Charter YachtYear Make: 1998 Type(s): Sail & Cutter Ketch & Monohulls

The BVI Yacht Guide wants this list of Yacht Charter companies and Yacht Brokers to be as complete and accurate as possible. To this end, we will include your company’s details at no cost. If your company is not listed here or the description is incomplete, please contact us with the proper information.

Road Town Area

The Moorings est. 1969 | moorings.com | (888) 416-8420Fleet size: 290 Sells Boats: Yes Charters Boats: Yes

Brand(s): Beneteau, Jeanneau, Leopard Year Make: 2001-2007Type(s): Sailboat Cats and Monohulls

Yacht Brokerage: (284) 494-8864

Sunsail est. 1974 | sunsail.com | (888) 416-8420Fleet size: 170 Sells boats: Yes Charters Boats: YesBrand(s): Beneteau, Jeanneau, Fontaine Pajot, Robertson & CaineYear Make: 2001-2007 Type(s): Sailboat Cats and MonohullsYacht Brokerage: (284) 494-1000

North South est. 1970 | nsyv.com | (284) 494-0096Fleet size: 42 Sells Boats: Yes Charters Boats: YesBrand(s): Beneteau, Jeanneau, Catalina, C&C, Leopard,

Island Spirit, Chienwha, Hershine, Nova Sundeck, Trader Year Make:1994-2003Type(s): Sailboat Cats and Monohulls

Sunshine Powerboats est. 2000 sunshinepowerboats.com (284) 494-8813 Fleet size: 5 Sells Boats: No Charters Boats: Yes Brand(s): Contender, Bradley Year Make: 2004-2006 Type(s): Fast Powerboats

est. 2007 | 123hulls.com (284) 499-0591 Sells Boats: Yes Charters Boats: No Brand(s): Non-Specific Year Make: Non-Specificl Type(s): Non-Specific Number of brokers: 3

est. 2002 | charterportbvi.com | (284) 494-7955Fleet size: 80 Sells Boats: No Charters Boats: Yes

Brand(s): Non-Specific Year Make: 1923-2006 Type(s): Non-Specific

est. 1981 | bviyachtsales.com | (284) 494-3260Sells Boats: Yes Charters Boats: No Brand(s): Non-Specific Year Make: 1976-2006 Type(s): Non-Specific Boats Sold/yr: 70 Number of Brokers: 3

King Charters est. 1990 | kingcharters.com | (284) 494-5820Fleet size: 5 Sells Boats: No Charters Boats: YesBrand(s): Bradley Year Make: 1998-2007 Type(s): Fast Powerboat

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est. 1993 [email protected] (284) 495-1979 Fleet size: 10 Sells boats: No Charters Boats: Yes Brand(s): Fontaine Pajot, Lagoons, Leopards, Island Spirit, Robertson & Caine, Privilege, Voyages Year Make: 1997-2005 Type(s): Catamarans

est. 1991 | patouche.com | (284) 494-6300Fleet size: 6 Sells Boats: No Charters Boats: YesBrand(s): Peter Spronk, Sea Ray, Privilege, Beneteau Year Make: 1976-2006 Type(s): Sail & Power Cats & Monohulls,

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