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Bitter End Yacht Club launches auction to support area SeaSweeps

- Guests bid to secure iconic hammocks with eye toward keeping North Sound beautiful
The Bitter End Foundation is raising funds to support a yearlong programme to clean up the seabed and shorelines surrounding North and Eustatia Sounds. Photo: Provided
NORTH SOUND, Virgin Gorda, VI- On December 23rd The Bitter End Foundation, Bitter End Yacht Club’s non-profit affiliate, successfully launched their first "Adopt a Hammock & Support the Sound Auction."

In partnership with Sunchaser Scuba and ARK BVI (Association of Reef Keepers), The Bitter End Foundation is raising funds to support a yearlong programme to clean up the seabed and shorelines surrounding North and Eustatia Sounds – and they have invited their family of long time guests to join them in this wonderful endeavor.

Prior to Hurricane Irma, over 60 hammocks were sprinkled around the resort, on the decks of rooms, swinging between palm trees, lining the beaches, and nestled into rocky outcroppings. Every resort guest and boat visitor at BEYC was sure to have a favourite hammock.

When “Bitter End Yacht Club 2.0” debuts in 2020, hammocks will once again be front and center. But this time, 12 of them will have been purchased by Bitter End enthusiasts in support of monthly SeaSweeps of the shoreline and seabed surrounding North Sound and Eustatia Sound.

“The BVI and Virgin Gorda are known for their pristine beauty” commented Bitter End Yacht Club’s Managing Owner Lauren Hokin. “It is our goal to keep them that way,” she added.

The 12 locations have been carefully selected in collaboration with Sunchaser Scuba and ARK BVI. And guests and boat visitors are invited to join in on the clean-ups on the appointed days.

The first scheduled SeaSweep took place this past Friday, January 10, 2020 focusing on the north side of Prickly Pear Island (and the beautiful beach facing Necker and Eustatia Islands).

5 Responses to “Bitter End Yacht Club launches auction to support area SeaSweeps”

  • 123 (15/01/2020, 16:33) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    good job
  • opening (16/01/2020, 08:17) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Is for 2020? If so lots of work to do..
  • northsound (17/01/2020, 11:06) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    I will believe 2020 when I see some foundations get poured over there!
  • question (21/01/2020, 08:45) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    So money was raise to do a clean up yet asking for volunteers? Where is the $$$ going ???
  • DrBob (19/04/2020, 10:50) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    I've always wanted to go to BEYC with my family, and was just starting to plan this with them when the hurricanes struck. I'm following the progress and plans. Could the family/managers comment about plans from a family/kid-friendly point of view? What accommodations and kid activities/lessons be incorporated again?


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