Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina to Host Invitational during 2020 BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival
BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS – Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina, a private-island resort in the British Virgin Islands, will once again host the Scrub Island Invitational during the 49th Annual BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival (March 30 – April 5). This is the fourth time the resort is the hosting sponsor for the springtime event, which takes place Wednesday, April 1 and is expected to draw more than 50 boats to compete in the race.
The exact course will depend on weather and conditions, but will wind through many of the lush islands, offering racers breathtaking views as they make their way to Scrub Island. Upon conclusion, Scrub Island Resort will host the crews, their families and friends, and race officials for a special luncheon and party on the Grand Pavilion Patio, Donovan’s Beach and lower level of the main resort swimming pool. The festive afternoon celebration will feature live music, a barbeque lunch and specialty drinks.
“This will be our fourth time hosting the Scrub Island Invitational and we’re excited to welcome back a growing number of racing teams, fans and families from around the world,” said Scott McArdle, general manager of Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina. “From the marina and spa, to our dining and award-winning pool, the group is going to love the recent improvements we’ve made, allowing us to showcase this amazing destination better than ever before.”
One of the top three annual Caribbean sailing events, the BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival draws an average of 110 yachts, with 60% of competitors coming from overseas. The week provides options to enter all five races of the BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival, to take part in just the Festival, or the three-day Spring Regatta. Each day will conclude with nightly entertainment with dancing on the beach, and local food vendors who will feature both local and international cuisine.
Located in the “sailing capital of the Caribbean,” the serene private island haven of Scrub Island Resort is home to one of the newest marinas in the BVI. Scrub Island Resort offers a fully renovated 55-slip marina for lease or transient docking, including five accommodating mega yachts up to 160 feet. Renovation highlights include brand-new pedestals that provide access to power and water, as well as new lighting with underwater illumination. Sailing and boating enthusiasts alike can appreciate the region’s fair weather, gentle trade winds and easy access to more than 60 additional nearby islands.
Always an exclusive getaway, Scrub Island Resort offers private-island luxury now more than ever, with crystal-clear water, pristine beaches and crowd-free vacationing. For reservations, visit ScrubIsland.com.
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About Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina, BVI
Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina is named after its location, a serene 230-acre private-island haven situated at the east end of Tortola in the British Virgin Islands. A luxury, AAA Four Diamond hotel and the first member of Marriott’s Autograph Collection in the Caribbean, the resort is tucked into a rugged cliff overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea and neighboring islands. It features 52 guest accommodations as well as a collection of two-, three-, four- and six-bedroom villas, the intimate Ixora Spa, world-class restaurants, two private beaches and a 55-slip marina. The resort marina offers exhilarating excursions through Dive BVI, sailing certifications with Offshore Sailing School and is the base of operations for Dream Yacht Charter, the world’s leading charter company. For more information, call toll free U.S. (877) 890-7444 or visit ScrubIsland.com.
About Mainsail Lodging & Development LLC
Mainsail Lodging & Development is a Tampa-based hospitality company that develops and operates lodging products in the Southeastern U.S. and the Caribbean. Their property portfolio includes four Autograph Collection hotels: Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina (ScrubIsland.com), a private island resort in the British Virgin Islands; the boutique, food-focused Epicurean Hotel (EpicureanHotel.com) in Tampa, Florida; Waterline Marina Resort & Beach Club (WaterlineResort.com) on Anna Maria Island, Florida; and the historic Fenway Hotel (FenwayHotel.com) in Dunedin, Florida; as well as Mainsail Beach Inn (MainsailBeachInn.com), a boutique beachfront hotel on Anna Maria Island, Florida and The Karol Hotel (TheKarolHotel.com), the first Tribute Portfolio hotel in Pinellas County, Florida. The company also operates corporate housing throughout the Southeast, exclusively managing the Florida, Georgia and Tennessee markets for Oakwood Worldwide® under both its ExecuStay® (ExecuStay.com) and Oakwood® (Oakwood.com) brands. Mainsail Lodging also manages a portfolio of private vacation homes through its Mainsail Vacation Rentals offered on Homes & Villas by Marriott International. Additional future projects include Luminary Hotel & Co. (LuminaryHotel.com) in Fort Myers, Florida; a 128-room Residence Inn in conjunction with an indoor sports complex in Pasco County, Florida; and a historic boutique hotel in Macon, Georgia. Mainsail Lodging’s corporate charity is Feeding Tampa Bay, the largest food rescue and distribution organization in the community. Mainsail actively supports the cause through a variety of employee and guest programs ranging from packing and sorting at the warehouse, to annual events such as the Epic Chef Showdown. Learn more at MainsailHotels.com
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About the BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival
The 49th BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival will take place between March 30th – April 5th, 2020. The BVI Spring Regatta and the Sailing Festival is one of the top three Caribbean sailing events, with an average of 110 yachts per year, with 60% of the competitors from overseas. The BVI Spring Regatta is jointly owned by the Royal BVI Yacht Club and the BVI Chamber of Commerce and Hotel Association. The week-long BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival takes sailors throughout the beautiful British Virgin Islands. Starting at Nanny Cay, the Sailing Festival is two days of warm-up racing. The Round Tortola Race for the Nanny Cay Cup and the Scrub Island Invitational give sailors a chance to see more of the islands of the BVI. For more information on the event, visit www.bvispringregatta.org.