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Published: Thursday, December 4, 2003 at:2:21 AM




Caribbean Cruisers’ Gatherings at BEYC
Four Great Rendezvous—Free trial Quarterdeck Club Membership

Variety of boats cruise into North Sound and BEYC

A variety of boats cruise into North Sound and BEYC every year.

The Hokins discovered BEYC sailing around the BVI. Make Bitter End one of your destinations this sailing season and experience what compelled the Hokins to make it their family retreat thirty years ago. Spend some time with fellow cruisers, share stories, meet up with new friends or touch base with friends from last season. Provision, recharge your personal batteries or do a little refitting at our full service marina. Cut loose and enjoy. Stop back as frequently as you wish!

Rendezvous Dates

November 15–16, 2003:
Come join us after finishing the delivery south, or participating in the Caribbean 1500

January 3–4, 2004:
Join us after the Christmas and New Year’s
holidays—the best time in the BVI

March 27–28, 2004:
Visit Bitter End just prior to the BVI Sailing Festival, and stay on for the fun and games

May 1–2, 2004:
On your way back north, stop in for Bitter End’s “Jump-Off” Jump-Up

Schedule of Activities

Saturday

• All Day: Arrive, Unwind, Snorkel, Windsurf, Beachcomb, Poolsurf

• 5-7 pm Welcome Cocktail Party at the Pub (meet the BEYC waterfront staff)

• 7-9 pm Cruisers‘ Banquet at the Clubhouse
• 9pm-?? DJ Jump-Up at the Pub

Sunday

• All Day: Watersports Activities and pool/beach lounging

• Laser Regatta in the morning

• Hunter 216 Regatta in the afternoon

• Awards Party (open to all—non racers as well)

For information, go to www.beyc.com, e-mail binfo@beyc.com, or call 284-494-2746.

Cost is $150.00 per boat, to include: Welcome “Cruiser’s Crush” Cocktail Party (complimentary for two people - $10.00 per extra person); Caribbean Cruiser’s Banquet Dinner (complimentary for two people – additional crew members @ 10% off); DJ Party at Pub; One free mooring night (use our free launch service!); Discounts at watersports; 1 month complimentary Quarterdeck Club membership commencing the Saturday of rendezvous arrival.

Fall 2003 Issue
For Reservations Call
800-872-2392
(800-USA-BEYC)

New Boats, Renewed Buildings, Same Old BEYCView From The Helm


Top Stories

The Fall Sailing Festival

The Lookout at Bitter End

Mary Jo's Most Romantic Couple?

Calendar of BEYC / BVI Events and Holidays


Watersports / Activities

Rediscover Windsurfing at Bitter End

The Bitter End Watersports Line Up for the 2003—2004 Season

BEYC Watersports Fleet

BEYC Welcomes Hunter 216s to the BVI

BEYC Hunter Caribbean Rendezvous
January 24—31, 2004


Yacht Club Midwinter Team Race Invitational
January 17—24, 2004


Midwinter Regatta of Champions
January 10—17, 2004


Beer Can Racing at BEYC


Waterfront News

Bucket Regatta and Megayacht Rendezvous,
January 9—11,2004


Special Spots, Just for Snorkelers

Get to Know: Andrew Whittaker

Scene At Bitter End

BEYC Yacht Management, Mooring, Dockage


Quarterdeck Club News

BEYC's Second Annual Thanksgiving Game Fish Challenge

BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival 2004

Flag Officers Election

Insider Tips for Visiting Yachtsmen


Dining, Amenities and Staff

Sea, Salsa y Sabor Celebration

Flavors of the Caribbean

Pie’s Odyssey

Get to Know: Regina Vanterpool

Master List of Recipes from Bitter End Yach Club


Special and Upcoming Events

Repeat Guests Repeating

Sweet Beginnings at the Bitter

Seen at BEYC

Caribbean Cruisers’ Gatherings at BEYC

No Need to Walk the Plank in North Sound Ever Again!

Experience a Bit of Everything During BVI Boating Week 2004

Check Us Out at a Boat Show Near You!


Around the Resort

Did You Know?

Beachfront Villa and Bathhouse Renovation

Jerry Vanterpool, Jack-of-all-trades, Retires


Accommodations

Admiral’s Inclusive Vacations

Accommodations Ashore and Afloat

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Yacht Shots BVI: Photographs taken by Guy Clothier at the Bitter End Yacht Club.
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Doyle Superyacht Group: Megayacht sailbuilding.
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Sail Magazine: Sailing magazine written by the most experienced sailors and the best writers who share what they've learned.
Scuttlebutt Sailing Club: A digest of yacht racing news of major significance; commentary, opinions, features and dock talk.
Suunto: Maker of high quality outdoor products.
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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