The Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Virgin Gorda, the Caribbean outpost of the famed Sardinian superyacht spot, is welcoming a four-day regatta in March. It’s open to motoryachts, single-hulled sailing yachts, and catamarans alike.
The Caribbean Superyacht Regatta & Rendezvous, entering its second year, is March 14 to 17. Although motoryachts and monohull sailing yachts competed last year, the catamaran category is new. Further new, yachts as small as 60 feet can race. However, sailing yachts and motoryachts are remaining in the 80-foot-plus realm. Regardless, all yachts are to be divided among three categories: performance, cruising, and catamaran.
So far there’s good interest in the regatta. To date, organizers say, 16 sailing yachts and five motoryachts may compete. The former category includes Bliss, Ganesha, Hanuman, Marie, P2, Salperton, Saudade, and Zefira. Potential motoryachts include Chanticleer, Marama, and Resolute.
Another key draw for competitors is the fact that Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Virgin Gorda is a relatively new marina. On the northeastern tip of Virgin Gorda, it has 38 slips for megayachts to 328 feet (100 meters). Onboard provisioning, land and sea tours, helipad usage, diving, windsurfing, and other activities can all be arranged through the concierge. Members additionally enjoy use of the spa, restaurant, and other amenities at nearby Biras Creek Resort.
Also nearby, and linked to Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Virgin Gorda, is Oil Nut Bay, a new residential development of 88 homes on 300 acres. It, too, has slips for yachts, plus boutiques, a spa, and other amenities.
Registration is still open for the Caribbean Superyacht Regatta & Rendezvous. Visit the website, as well as those for Biras Creek Resort and Oil Nut Bay, for further details.
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