Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine January 2019 | Page 164

BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS POPULATION SIZE 32,680 (2014) 153 sq. kilometers OFFICIAL LANGUAGE CAPITAL CITY English Road Town, Tortola CURRENCY AVERAGE TEMPERATURE United States Dollar 280 C / 820 F EVENTS FEBRUARY 9 Anegada Kite & Paddle Festival Tommy Gaunt Kitesurfing presents the ‘The Third Annual Anegada Kite & Paddle Festival’, a weekend-long event with an action packed agenda featuring kitesurfing lessons, competitions, kitesurfing and stand up paddle boarding, downwind races, yoga sessions, local DJs and good vibes. anegadakiteandpaddlefestival.strikingly.com MARCH 25 - 31 BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival This is one of the top Sailing Regattas in the Caribbean - 7 days of perfect wind, warm water and hot racing! Join over 150 yachts from around the world to race on three course areas. , There’s something for everyone. Warm Water, Hot Racing and Cool Parties! www.bvispringregatta.org