Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine October 2017 | Page 157

EVENTS in the British Virgin Islands

usually held in October,
November and December
OCTOBER 21 - 28
Bitter End Yacht Club Annual
Pro-Am Regatta
At North Sound, BVI, come race with and
against, and learn from Olympic Medalists,
America’s Cup winners, National & World
Champions, and socialize ashore with them.
For more information, visit www.beyc.com
OCTOBER 21

Willy T Virgin Cup
Sponsored by William Thornton
since 1990, the Virgin’s Race at Norman
Island, is one of the longest running in the
Royal BVI Yacht Club Calendar with the first
edition taking place in 1975. In addition to
the normal racing rules, all boats entered
shall have a female skipper and in some
years it was stipulated that 50% of the crew
also had to be women.
NOVEMBER 3
BVI Food Fete - Taste of Tortola
Launched in 2014, thi s event brings greater
awareness to the islands’ diverse culinary
scene and establishes the British Virgin
Islands as a premier destination for foodies.
NOVEMBER 25 - 26
Anegada Lobster Festival
The 5th annual Anegada Lobster Festival
is for everyone who loves food and loves
lobster. It features talented local chefs who
will be on hand to prepare, cook and serve
plated sample lobster dishes at participating
Anegada restaurants.
DECEMBER 1 - 2
Christmas on DeCastro Street
In Road Town, enjoy local foods, traditional
music, while vendors offer various items for
sale along DeCastro Street.
For a list of other events, visit
www.bvitourism.com