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May 8th, 2024
VI sailor Thad A. Lettsome secures spot @ Paris 2024 Olympics

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The BVI Olympic Committee has announced that it has received and accepted an official invitation from the Tripartite Commission in collaboration with World Sailing for the allocation of a Universality Place at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games to BVI’s ILCA7 (Laser) sailor Thad A. Lettsome.

April 30th, 2024
2024 Governor's Cup: A triumph for Barney & team Airgasm!

ROAD HARBOUR, Tortola, VI- On Saturday, April 20, 2024, the Royal British Virgin Islands Yacht Club (RBVIYC) hosted the 2024 Governor's Cup. The forecast wasn’t hopeful with less that 10 knots forecast; however, the wind came in above forecast, which allowed for three very exciting races to take place.

April 5th, 2024
Premier Wheatley officially declares 51st BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival open

NANNY CAY, VI - The docks at the Nanny Cay Resort and Marina came alive last evening, April 4, 2024, for the official opening of the BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival now in its 51st year in the territory.

April 1st, 2024
BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival to showcase a diverse fleet of boats

NANNY CAY, Tortola, VI- The docks at Nanny Cay Resort and Marina are full and ready to roll as ten classes prepare to race in the 51st edition of the BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival kicking off on April 5, 2024.

March 20th, 2024
VI sailor Thad A. Lettsome competes in Europa Cup in Spain

POLLENSA, Majorca, Spain- Virgin Islands (VI) sailor Thad A. Lettsome, who still has his eyes zeroed in on Olympic qualification, was in action again this month, competing at the Europa Cup in Pollensa, Spain.

March 5th, 2024
VI keen on establishing tourism links with Brazil– Premier Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Following his return from the recent Caricom Heads of Government meeting in Georgetown, Guyana, Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) says the Virgin Islands is looking to establish tourism links with Brazil.

November 24th, 2023
Thad A. Lettsome 3rd @ ICSA Nationals in New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, USA- Thad A. Lettsome has followed up his achievements at the recent PanAm Games with a bronze medal sailing an ILCA7 at the 2023 Glen S. Foster Trophy, the ICSA Singlehanded National Championships held from November 11-12, 2023.

November 18th, 2023
VI's Thad A. Lettsome finishes 14th @ 2023 PanAm Games

SANTIAGO, Chile - Virgin Islands (VI) Sailor, Thad A. Lettsome who represented the VI at the 2023 PanAm Games in Santiago, Chile from 28 October to 4 November, has exited the tournament with an overall place of 14th.

November 5th, 2023
VI close out participation in Pan American Games in Chile

SANTIAGO, Chile, SA- The Virgin Islands (VI) closed out participation in the 2023 Pan American Games, competing in sailing and shot put on Thursday, November 2, 2023, and Friday, November 3, 2023, respectively.

October 28th, 2023
VI’s Thad A. Lettsome launches VI campaign in 2023 PanAm Games

SANTAGO, Chile – Virgin Islands sailor, Thad A. Lettsome representing the territory in the ILCA 7 dinghy class in Santiago, Chile for the 2023 PanAm Games, launched Team BVI’s campaign today, October 28, 2023, with the 2 races in the ILCA 7 series.

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