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Published: Friday, January 16, 2004 at:8:57 PM




Calender of BEYC / BVI
Events and Holidays


April 2002
Apr. 1 Easter Monday / April Fools Day (BVI, UK)
Apr. 4 — 7 31st Annual BVI Spring Regatta
Apr. 26 — 28 5th Annual Crewed Charter Appreciation Weekend

A "blow-off some steam" crewed charter boat holiday weekend celebrating the High Season past (beach and watersports games, parties, bands, etc.)
May 2002
May 12 Mother's Day (US)
May 20 Whit Monday (BVI, UK)
May 27 Memorial Day (US)
June 2002
Jun. 3 Whit Monday (BVI)
Jun. 8 Sovereign's Birthday (BVI, IK)
Jun. 9 Father's Day (US)
Jun. 25 — 29 HIHO Windsurfing Pre-Clinic at BEYC
Jun. 30 — Jul. 7 HIHO Windsurfing Regatta
July 2002
Jul. 1

Territory Day (BVI)

Jul. 4 5th Annual North Sound Regatta (multi-class)

Independence Day (US)
August 2002
Aug. 5 — 7 Festival Week (BVI)
Aug. 10 — 18 Black Boater’s Summit Flotilla
Aug. 11 — 12 Black Boater’s Summit Forum at BEYC
September 2002
Sep. 2 Labor Day (US)
October 2002
Oct. 14 Columbus Day
Oct. 21 St. Ursula's Day (BVI)
Oct. 31 Halloween
November 2002 * Part of 2002 Fall Sailing Festival
November 4 8th Annual Defiance Day Regatta and Scuttlebutt S.C. Offshore Race*

Regatta for local & international race boats, charterboats, and teams representing local charterboat companies.
Nov. 5 — 8 16th Annual Pro-Am Regatta and Scuttlebutt S.C. Dinghy Regatta*

With America's Cup winners, Olympic medalists, world-class sailors. Considered one of the world's most competitive regattas.
Nov. 9 —16 11th Annual Women’s Sailing Week*
Nov. 16 — 23 Eco-Week

A week devoted to studying, preserving and enchancing the natural beauty of North Sound.
Nov. 14 Heir to the Throne Day (BVI)
Nov. 23 — 30 13th Thanksgiving “Sail Caribbean” Week*
Nov. 28 Thanksgiving
Nov. 30 Hanukkah
Nov. 30 — Dec. 7 Longshore’s Caribbean Sailing Week #1*
December 2002 * Part of 2002 Fall Sailing Festival
Dec. 7 — 14 Longshore’s Caribbean Sailing Week #2*
Dec. 7 — 14 ABK Windsurfing Clinic Week*
Dec. 14 — 21 Longshore’s Caribbean Sailing Week #3*
Dec. 25 Christmas (BVI/US/UK)
Dec. 26 Boxing Day (BVI), Kwanzaa
Dec. 31 New Year's Eve
January 2003 * Part of 2002 Fall Sailing Festival
Jan. 1 New Year's Day (BVI/UK/US)
Jan. 4 — 11 Longshore’s Caribbean Sailing Week #4*
Jan. 12 — 19 5th Annual Midwinter Regatta

Hobie Wave and Rhodes 19 Midwinter Regatta
Jan. 26 — Feb. 2 Virginia Yacht Clubs’ Mid-Winter Reunion
February 2003
Feb. 2 — 9 3rd Annual Yacht Club and Sailing Association Flag Officers Caribbean Summit

A gathering of Commodores, Vice Commodores, Rear Commodores and Fleet captains from around North America and Europe
Feb. 14 Valentine's Day (US)
March 2003
Mar. 4 H. Lavity Stoutt's Birthday (BVI)
Mar. 11 Commonwealth Day (BVI, UK)
Mar. 29 Good Friday
Mar. 31 Easter Sunday

Summer 2002 Issue
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Serious Fun Is Good For You,
Views From The Helm by Gordo Overing, John Glynn, Mary Jo Ryan

Calendar of BEYC / BVI Events and Holidays


Top Stories

Thanksgiving Sail Caribbean Week

Mary Jo's Most Romantic Couple"

Pro Am Regatta

Andy Brandt Brings ABK Windsurfing to Bitter End

Midwinter Regatta of Champions

Women’s Week Highlights and Invitation

John Kantor’s Longshore Caribbean
Sailing Weeks


Quarterdeck Gold Club Membership Offered

Brand New! Quarterdeck Yacht Management Program


A Picture Perfect Party

Employees of the Year


Accommodations

Admiral’s Inclusive Vacations

Accommodations Ashore and Afloat

Bitter End’s Family Package Just Got Better (Kids under five are free this summer.)

The Bitter End Ranks High


North Soundings for Kids

Welcome to North Soundings for Kids

Page to Color: Bitter End Fleet

Under The Sea At BEYC

Mike and Bernice’s Bitter End Excursion

Always Something To Do At Bitter End!

A Feast Worthy of a Knight or a Pirates!

Did You Know...


Selected BEYC News

Family Reunions at Bitter End

Bring Your Yacht Club or Other Fun Group for a Day Visit or Longer

Another Hard Day at the Pool with Susan and Martin

Activities Director Chills Out Up North

Skiing At Bitter End: An Analogy

Get To Know: Buck Harrigan, A Bitter End Legend

Get to Know: Rolita Harley, Matthew Paul, Zelda George, Sarah Watts-Dowlings, Trevor Nicely and Terrance Linton


Waterfront / Quarterdeck Club News

People in the News: Carrie Buckner

Waterfront News

Insider Tips for Visiting Yachtsmen


Food and Beverage

Winning Club House Cocktail: Sail Jammer


Upcoming and Wrap Up

Come See Us This Fall at the Boat Shows

Our 30th Anniversary, Just Around the Corner

Internet Links
Oyster Catcher Charters:
We explore the waterways of the Civil War's Eastern Theater from New York to Charleston.
Yacht Shots BVI: Photographs taken by Guy Clothier at the Bitter End Yacht Club.
Sun Chaser Scuba: Continues
the scuba diving traditions of Kilbrides Underwater Tours.
Dry Creek Vineyard: Fine wines from Sonoma County California.
Mount Gay Rum Barbados: Producing rum for over three hundred years.
Sail Magazine: Sailing magazine written by the most experienced sailors and the best writers who share what they've learned.
Musto Performance: High performance apparel for a wide range of activities.
Team One Newport: The foul weather gear experts.
UltimateSailing.com: Exclusively featuring photos by Sharon Green.
Boats.com: From boat reviews
to boat listings, charts to chats, spinning rods to spinnakers.
Latitude 38: Northern California's leading sailing and marine magazine.
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