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