Mark your calendars for Spring Regatta 2024 from April 1-7 at Nanny Cay.  For more details click HERE.

The Marine Association of the BVI is pleased to introduce the 2024 Board of Directors who were elected today at the Annual General Meeting. Thank you for all those who attended.

Executive Directors: Andrew Ball (Chair), Peter Twist (Vice Chair), Miles Sutherland-Pilch (Treasurer), Dick Schoonover (Secretary) and Sam Welch (Past Chair).

Directors: Jeremy Twist (Bareboat), Janet Oliver (Crewed Yachts), Nia Jeffers (Marine Services), Julian Johnson (Associate Members), Matt Holt (Education & Employment).

Photo Left to Right: Andrew Ball, Nia Jeffers, Dick Schoonover, Janet Oliver, Peter Twist, Sam Welch, Jeremy Twist, Miles Sutherland-Pilch and Matthew Holt.

HLSCC FACEBOOK PAGE: The Centre for Applied Marine Studies' RYA Level 2 Powerboat courses for Spring 2024 are currently underway and will continue through April 2024.

 This two-day, practical on-the-water course is taught primarily on 6.3m RIBs. The course aims to teach boat handling and seamanship in powerboats.

 It focuses on low-speed close-quarters handling, man overboard recovery, an introduction to driving at planing speed, and collision regulations.

Sign up today and start the process by emailing marine@hlscc.edu.vg. The course is only $550 per person. For more information, give the Centre a call at (284) 852-7020

MABVI MEMBERS: We are looking for your feedback about the organization and we've sent you an email with a questionnaire.

Please check your inbox and if you didn't receive it, please email admin@marinebvi.org. 

https://www.virginislandsnewsonline.com/en/news/vi-maritime-shipping-authority-act-2023-passed-in-hoa

Sailors from around the globe gather in beautiful downtown Annapolis every October for the Annapolis Sailboat Show.

"This annual celebration of sailing features floating docks lined with sailboats from manufacturers around the world. Multihulls, monohulls, cruisers, racers, sailing dinghies and more. Show tents line the shore, stocked with the latest in nautical gear and accessories, electronics, communication equipment, sails, rigging, education, charter companies, clubs and more.

Seasoned and novice sailors alike are invited to expand their horizons and connect with fellow sailors during this internationally acclaimed show." Annapolis Sailboat Show Website.

Many BVI based charter companies and business will be in attendance. To learn more click HERE.

From NPTVI's Facebook Page:

NPTVI is so proud that our very own Terrestrial Warden Glendon Gregg has secured a scholarship to undertake a two year Forestry Diploma at the University of Trinidad and Tobago!

This was made possible through the Virgin Island's Government participation in an OECS project entitled, 'Integrated Landscape Approaches and Investments in Sustainable Land Management' (ILM). The aim of this initiative is to strengthen and build technical capacity within the Forestry sub-sector, in areas such as the management of forests, land, parks and wildlife, and water resources, towards a sustainable future.

We wish Glendon good luck and look forward to all the skills he will bring back to the BVI!

HLSCC Marine & Maritime Studies will be teaming up with Marine Max Vacations and Nanny Cay to deliver this series of short courses with marine industry dealers and manufacturers! 

To learn more click HERE.