Firewood salesman turned Top Notch Mechanic

There aren’t many Eskimos that can regularly prepare a ‘mean-steak’ on the grill in the outdoors and finding a capable efficient mechanic for outboard engines in Texas is just as rare. However, rare does not mean impossible. ... Full story

Airbrushing – A gift from God

Art and the use of paint have been synonymous throughout history with earliest recordings being the cave paintings. But with the human mind being as unique and extensive as it is, over the years the art-form has evolved. ... Full story

Blue marlins beware: BVI 2011 Billfish Tourney is here

Blue marlins beware; the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board has announced the return of the BVI Billfish Tournament at the Bitter End Yacht Club from July 17. Whether in your own boat or a locally chartered one, competitors will enjoy fishing all day in the crystal clear water and relaxing in the evening with unforgettable social events. ... Full story

Branson’s “Necker Belle”

It’s often said that the boy with the biggest stick wins the fight. The same might be said at regattas — a kind of stick fight among the wealthy elite… albeit on a much grander scale. ... Full story

Early history of the Steam powered automobile

By definition an automobile or car is a wheeled vehicle that carries its own motor and transports passengers. The automobile as we know it was not invented in a single day by a single inventor. The history of the automobile reflects an evolution that took place worldwide. ... Full story

CGB residents move to preserve beach

Bishop John Cline returned to live in the Virgin Islands 21 years ago to find his home town community of Cane Garden Bay with its pristine beach front almost the same way he had left it. About eight years ago, though, Bishop Cline said he started to see a change for the worse.

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Nanny Cay pledges support to BVI Spring Regatta

After eight consecutive years of hosting the BVI Spring Regatta (BVISR), Nanny Cay Resort and Marina (Nanny Cay) has committed to supporting the territory's largest regatta for an additional five years. Miles Sutherland-Pilch, general manager of Nanny Cay, met with Bob Phillips, chairman of the BVISR committee, to sign the agreement last Tuesday. The renewed contract confirms Nanny Cay as the presenting sponsor and host venue provider through 2016.

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USVI junior sailors at I-420 World Championship

Six junior sailors from the U.S. Virgin Islands traveled to one to three major sailing events in Europe this summer, representing the territory and St. Thomas Yacht Club in the International 420 (I-420) two-person dinghy.

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US Coast Guard enforces rule

…local boat owners/captains voice concerns

Local boat owners and captains have voiced their concerns over the enforcement of a rule relating to entering the US territory with a certain number of passengers aboard the vessel.  According to the US Coast Guards Regulation, vessels which are not coast guard certified can only carry six passengers to St. Thomas.

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Sailability and Special Olympians sail around Tortola

Perfect winds provided the Sailability sailors the power to circumnavigate their home for the first time ever during the weekend of July 1 through July 3, visiting Cooper Island Beach Club, ‘Stanley’s Welcome Bar’ at Cane Garden Bay, Foxy’s Taboo on Jost Van Dyke and The Jolly Roger in Sopers Hole for warm welcomes, memorable lunches and afternoon refreshments.

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