Houston or Bust

Over the years, Scuttlebutt has fostered a wonderful relationship with the Bitter End Yacht Club, a dandy resort in the British Virgin Islands that annually hosts each fall the Scuttlebutt Sailing Club Championship and the Pro Am Regatta Week. Among the sailors currently on the hook this year are Russell Coutts, Paul Cayard, Ken Read, Butch Ulmer, Rod Johnstone, and Ben Ainslie, with the Curmudgeon also slated to attend.

Besides the BEYC being a true jewel of the BVI, they are also a big supporter of the sport, and are seeking to help some of their own sailors get to “the show.” The BVI Women's Team of Emma Paull, Rebecca Paull Roulette, Clair Burke and Linda Phillips, three-time winners of the Caribbean Women's Keel Boat Championship, have their sights on competing at this year’s Rolex International Women's Keelboat Championship in Houston on November 12-17. BEYC is helping in a big way by donating a week for two at the resort, which the team is selling to help fund their trip.

The week long Admiral Package is worth anywhere between $4400 and $6100 depending on the season, but is being offered in support of the BVI Women's Team Challenge for $4999.00. Two people will enjoy accommodations for seven nights/ eight days in paradise at the world's premier sailing resort, along with three meals daily, unlimited use of Club boats, an introduction to sailing course, fresh water pool, vita course, walking/ hiking trails, Monday night guest cocktail party, Sunday regatta and party, bluewater excursions, snorkeling trips, sunset sail, champagne cruises, and dinner cruises.

Booking must be done through Bitter End Yacht Club and is subject to availability. Some blackout dates apply. For more information about the Bitter End Yacht Club check out beyc.com. Tto find out more about this specific package, contact Linda Phillips at linda@doylecaribbean.com or (284) 494-2569.