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Bitter End Yacht Club 2.0 – Back and Better Than Ever!

The Bitter End Yacht Club has made a triumphant return after being devastated by Hurricane Irma in 2017. With the reopening of this iconic sailing center in the British Virgin Islands, sailors visiting Virgin Gorda’s North Sound can once again experience the charm and excitement that the Bitter End is known for.

Under new ownership, Bitter End 2.0 offers all the beloved attractions of the original, including bars, restaurants, and a watercraft center, along with some exciting new additions.

From the new marina to the Village Plaza , where you can enjoy alfresco dining and various water sports activities, the Bitter End is back and better than ever.

Whether you’re sailing down North Sound or relaxing in the Marina Loft apartments, the Bitter End promises to deliver unforgettable memories and adventures for sailors from all over the world.

The Bitter End is Back

For almost half a century the Bitter End Yacht Club has been the best-known and best-loved sailing center in the BVI and now the Bitter End Yacht Club is again welcoming bareboat and crewed yacht charters visiting Virgin Gorda’s North Sound.

If you’re not familiar with the Bitter End, you have a treat in store. Bitter End 2.0, as owner Lauren Hokin describes it, has all the attractions of the original plus quite a few more.

Bitter End 2.0 Attractions

The reopening of the Bitter End Yacht Club brought with it a host of new attractions and amenities. Bitter End 2.0, as it is affectionately known, aims to retain the charm and relaxed vibe of the original club while offering enhanced experiences for its guests.

Bars and Restaurants

One of the highlights of the Bitter End Yacht Club has always been its bars and restaurants, and Bitter End 2.0 is no exception. The club now features new and improved dining options , offering a variety of cuisines to cater to every palate.

Whether you’re in the mood for a casual snack or a high-end culinary experience, you’ll find a dining venue that suits your preferences.

Watercraft Center

For those who enjoy water sports and activities, the watercraft center at the Bitter End Yacht Club is a must-visit.

With a fleet of kayaks, paddleboards, kiteboards, and dinghies, you’ll have plenty of options to choose from for your aquatic adventures . Whether you’re a seasoned water sports enthusiast or a beginner looking to try something new, the watercraft center has something for everyone.

New Guises and Same Relaxed Vibe

While the Bitter End Yacht Club has undergone significant renovations and improvements, it has managed to retain its relaxed and laid-back atmosphere. The familiar charm of the club can still be felt, but now in a refreshed and revitalized setting.

Bitter End 2.0 offers a unique blend of old and new, giving guests the best of both worlds.

New Facilities and Amenities

The reopening of the Bitter End Yacht Club has brought forth a range of new facilities and amenities to enhance the guest experience. From a new marina and moorings to beachfront bungalows and a watersports center, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

New Marina and Moorings

Boaters and sailors will be pleased to know that the Bitter End Yacht Club now boasts a new marina and moorings. The marina offers docking and mooring options for boats of various sizes.

There are also 70 moorings available , with up to 15 of them reservable in advance. The remaining moorings are on a first-come, first-served basis, allowing sailors to have the flexibility they need while exploring the beautiful waters of the British Virgin Islands.

Quarterdeck Building

Upon arrival at the Bitter End Yacht Club, guests will check in at the new Quarterdeck building. This serves as the central hub for various activities and amenities offered by the club.

From there, guests can easily access the different areas of the club and begin their adventure.

Village Plaza and Clubhouse Restaurant

The Village Plaza is a new addition to the Bitter End Yacht Club, offering a charming space for guests to enjoy alfresco dining.

The Clubhouse restaurant, located within the Village Plaza, serves delicious meals that cater to a variety of tastes. Whether you’re in the mood for a casual lunch or a romantic dinner, the Clubhouse restaurant has you covered.

Reeftique Boutique

If you’re in need of beach clothing, swimwear, or unique souvenirs, look no further than the Reeftique Boutique.

This charming boutique offers a curated selection of items that are perfect for your beach getaway. From trendy swimsuits to stylish accessories, you’re sure to find something that catches your eye.

The Market Provisioning Shop

The Market provisioning shop is a one-stop destination for all your grocery and provisioning needs. Stocked with a wide range of products, including fresh produce, fine wines, and spirits, the Market has everything you need to prepare for your sailing adventure.

Additionally, you’ll find the renowned fresh bread and pastries from Winston’s Bakery, a favorite among Bitter End regulars.

Winning-And-or-Dining Venues

Bitter End 2.0 boasts five wining-and-or-dining venues, each offering a unique culinary experience. From casual snacks to high-end cuisine, there is something for every palate.

Guests can choose from a variety of dining options, ensuring that their taste buds are satisfied throughout their stay at the Bitter End Yacht Club.

Marina Loft Apartments

For those looking for a unique and luxurious accommodation experience, the Marina Loft apartments are the perfect choice. These over-water accommodations offer breathtaking views and direct access to the water.

Imagine stepping out of your apartment and onto a paddleboard or kayak, ready to explore the crystal-clear waters of the British Virgin Islands. The Marina Loft apartments are the first of their kind in the BVI, providing a truly unparalleled experience.

Beachfront Bungalows

If you prefer to be closer to the beach, the beachfront bungalows at the Bitter End Yacht Club are an excellent option.

These spacious and beautifully designed bungalows offer direct beach access and stunning views of the surrounding landscape. Whether you’re looking to soak up the sun or take a leisurely stroll along the shore, the beachfront bungalows provide the perfect setting for relaxation and rejuvenation.

North Sound as a Sailing Destination

The North Sound has always been a sought-after destination for sailors, and with the reopening of the Bitter End Yacht Club, it has become even more attractive. The North Sound serves as a perfect jumping-off point for charter sailors and offers excellent sailing opportunities, including a route to the beautiful island of Anegada.

The North Sound , with its calm waters and well-protected anchorages, is an ideal jumping-off point for charter sailors.

It provides a safe and reliable starting point for exploring the surrounding islands and offers easy access to popular sailing destinations in the British Virgin Islands. Whether you’re a seasoned sailor or a beginner, the North Sound is a great place to embark on your sailing adventure.

Sailing to Anegada

One of the highlights of sailing in the British Virgin Islands is the opportunity to visit the stunning island of Anegada. Known for its pristine white sand beaches and abundant marine life, Anegada is a paradise for nature lovers and beach enthusiasts.

With the reopening of the Bitter End Yacht Club, sailors now have an even better reason to explore this beautiful island. The North Sound provides an excellent starting point for a sailing trip to Anegada, offering favorable sailing conditions and breathtaking views along the way.

The reopening of the Bitter End Yacht Club has made the North Sound an even more attractive destination for sailors. With its range of facilities and amenities, the club provides a convenient base for sailors to rest, recharge, and enjoy the beauty of the surrounding area.

Whether you’re looking to dine at one of the club’s restaurants, rent watercraft from the watersports center, or simply relax on the beach, the Bitter End Yacht Club offers something for everyone.

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PLEASE READ THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS (“ Terms ”) CAREFULLY AS THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS, REMEDIES AND OBLIGATIONS AS WELL AS A SECTION GOVERNING THE JURISDICTION AND VENUE OF DISPUTES. THESE TERMS ALSO CONTAIN A LEGALLY BINDING RELEASE, WAIVER OF LIABILITY, AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK. By creating a username, a login, clicking submit, using the services of Charter Experts, LLC d/b/a Virgin Island Sailing® (“ Broker ) or by accessing Broker’s website, you agree that you have read, and acknowledge your acceptance of these Terms. The Terms are subject to change at any time without notice at Broker’s sole discretion. Additionally, any transaction for which you have made payment shall be governed by the form of Terms in effect at the time of such payment notwithstanding any subsequent changes hereto.

If you are obtaining a quote, information, booking travel for and/or securing or procuring a Charter (as that term is defined in Section 1 below) for more than just yourself, all references below to “Charterer” or “you” (and derivations thereof) shall be read to mean you on behalf of yourself and each individual within your group for whom you are obtaining a quote, information, booking travel for and/or securing or procuring Charter.

These Terms shall be read together and construed, to the fullest extent possible, to be in concert with any other agreement by or among Broker and Charterer. To the extent they cannot be so construed, then in the event of any direct conflict between these Terms and any other agreement by or among Broker and Charterer (including but not limited to the agreement executed by Charterer for a Charter Reservation (as that term is defined in Section 1 below), these Terms shall prevail.

• Prepaid Charter Reservations . Typically, Broker negotiates charter rates in advance with the yacht owner or charter company (“ Charter Provider ”) to obtain cost-effective rates, and facilitate reservations and availability for yacht charters, excursions and travel (the “ Charter ”). Broker also provides services to you by facilitating the booking of reservations for consideration and receives a commission from the Charter Provider (the “ Broker Fee ”). The Broker Fee is included in the pre-negotiated Charter rate provided to you, plus taxes and other fees where applicable. You agree that your payment is for the total amount set forth in the applicable Charter agreement (which Charter Provider may refer to as a Charter Contract, Charter Agreement, Booking Terms & Conditions, Instructions and Terms for Accommodations, as well as other derivations) provided to you by Broker (“ Charter Agreement ”). Upon execution of the Charter Agreement and receipt of the applicable deposit, you will have made a reservation for the Charter that authorizes Broker to facilitate the Charter on your behalf (“Charter Reservation”), including making payment arrangements with the Charter Provider. You further agree that Broker is a third-party beneficiary to the Charter Agreement and shall have the right to enforce such agreement to the extent it deems such enforcement necessary or advisable to protect its rights hereunder or under the Charter Agreement.

  Broker retains the Broker Fee as compensation in arranging your Charter Reservation. The Broker Fee varies based on the amount and type of Charter and/or services provided by Broker.  By making a Charter Reservation, you accept and agree to the relevant cancellation and no-show policy of the Charter Provider set forth in the Charter Agreement. Cancellation and no-show policies vary for each Charter. Carefully read the Charter Agreement and additional information provided to you by Broker. It is expressly agreed by Charterer that the Broker Fee is earned at the time the Charter Reservation is made. Late payment, wrong credit card or debit card details, invalid credit or debit cards, or insufficient funds are for your own risk and account, and you will not be entitled to any refund of any prepaid amount unless the Charter Provider expressly agrees otherwise under the Charter Agreement or in some other signed writing.

• Charter Rules and Restrictions . Additional terms and agreements will apply to your Charter Reservation and any purchase or rental of equipment or other items, supplies, provisions and travel you may select. Please read those additional terms carefully. In particular, if you have purchased airfare, please ensure that you read the full terms and conditions of carriage issued by the supplier. You agree to abide by the terms of purchase imposed by any supplier with whom you elect to deal, including but not limited to payment of all amounts when due and compliance with the supplier’s rules and restrictions regarding availability, charges, fares, and use of products and services.
• Payment . All payments must be made by personal check, bank/wire transfer, ACH payment and/or with a major credit card unless otherwise expressly stated. The total price for the Charter Reservation will be billed in U.S. Dollars unless otherwise stated. Some banks and credit card companies impose fees for international transactions. If you are making a reservation from outside of the United States on a US credit card, your bank may convert the payment amount to your local currency and charge you a conversion fee. This means the amount listed on your credit or bank card statement may be in your local currency and therefore a different figure than the amount provided by Broker for the Charter Reservation. In addition, a foreign transaction fee may be assessed if the financial institution that issued your credit card is located outside of the United States. Booking international travel may be considered to be an international transaction by the financial institution or card company. The currency exchange rate and foreign transaction fee is determined solely by your financial institution on the day that it processes the transaction. If you have any questions about these fees or the exchange rate applied to your booking, please contact your financial institution. Broker shall not be liable to you for any such service, conversion, or exchange fee.

  Broker expressly reserves the right to cancel your Charter Reservation if full payment is not timely received as set forth in the Charter Agreement.

• Cancellation and Rescheduling . You may cancel or change your Charter Reservation as set forth in the Charter Agreement by and among you, the Charter Provider and/or Broker. Please note that some Charter Providers do not permit changes to or cancellation of reservations after they are made, or after a certain date, as indicated in the Charter Agreement. You agree to abide by the terms of the Charter Agreement with respect to your Charter Reservation. Broker will not be responsible for reimbursing Charterer for any previously tendered deposits or payments by Charterer and disclaims all liability for the failure of a Charter Provider to refund or return any such funds.
• Credit Card Transactions and Chargebacks . If for any reason, any Charter Provider is unable to provide the Charter, or any part thereof, for which you have contracted, your remedy lies against the Charter Provider, and not against Broker. However, Broker will use reasonable efforts to assist you and Charter Provider in reaching a resolution to a dispute between you and the Charter Provider. In the event that your payment has already been transferred from Broker to Charter Provider or to an escrow account, you agree that you will not seek a chargeback against Broker for such amounts transferred. You further agree to indemnify and hold Broker harmless from and against any liability, loss, damage or expense (including without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees) that Broker may incur in connection with chargebacks against Broker or under the Charter Agreement and your performance thereunder. If Broker incurs any costs, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, to recover any payments charged back by your credit card company or other financial institution, you agree that you will be liable for these costs. If your payment is declined for any reason, you agree to settle any amounts owed to Broker via money order, cashier’s check, personal check or bank/ACH transfer immediately.
• Broker Responsibility . Broker makes arrangements with the Charter Provider. Broker additionally makes additional arrangements with other suppliers for the various components and other services that comprise your Charter (“Charter Suppliers”). Broker is not an agent of these Charter Providers or the Charter Suppliers (and the Charter Providers and Charter Suppliers are not agents of Broker). Broker expressly disclaims any liability for the actions or omissions of the Charter Provider and the Charter Suppliers. The Charter Providers and the Charter Suppliers reserve the right to refuse service to you at their sole discretion. Broker assumes no liability for the acts of the Charter Provider or the Charter Suppliers in refusing service. Broker is not responsible for schedule changes and does not offer compensation for those changes. Broker is not responsible under any circumstances for any injury or damages you may suffer, in connection with sea, air or ground transportation, hotel accommodations, or other travel or excursion services arranged by Broker.

  You understand Broker is not the source or supplier of the Charter or other travel services you requested and acts solely as a broker for the Charter Provider and the Charter Suppliers. You agree that the Charter Provider and Charter Suppliers whose names appear in the information supplied to you are those who are solely responsible for providing the Charter you purchase. You consent to and request the use of the Charter Provider and the Charter Suppliers and agree to not hold Broker responsible should any of them: (i) fail to provide the Charter or travel services you purchased, whether or not such services are listed in the Charter Agreement or otherwise, (ii) fail to comply with any applicable law, or (iii) engage in any negligent act or omission that causes you any sort of injury, damage, delay or inconvenience.

By using Broker’s services, you waive and release any claim against Broker, its affiliated and subsidiary companies, and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, and agents, arising out of or in connection with any loss of or damage to property or injury to any person caused by reason of (i) any defect, negligence, or other wrongful act or omission, or any failure of performance of any kind, by any Charter Provider, Charter Suppliers, or any other provider of sea, airline, hotel, ground transportation or any other travel provider connected to or otherwise associated with the Charter, (ii) any claim for inconvenience, loss of enjoyment, mental distress or other similar claim, (iii) any delayed departure, missed connection, substitute accommodation, termination of service or change in fares or rates, and (iv) overbooking, flight or other travel cancellation, lost or misconnected personal property, or any claim arising out of the air transportation portion of your travel, and (v) or any other claim arising out of or otherwise related to the Charter Agreement or services provided by the Charter Provider and the Charter Suppliers.

Excepting only liability that directly arises from the gross negligence or willful misconduct of Broker, you will not hold Broker responsible for any injury, damage or loss you may suffer while on a Charter, whether incurred on the Charter or in connection with any other rental, purchase, excursion or activity, regardless of the relationship of any of the foregoing with the Charter Provider or the Charter Suppliers.

• Your Responsibility . By booking a Charter with Broker, you agree to defend and indemnify and hold harmless Broker, Charter Provider, Charter Suppliers, and each of their respective officers, directors, employees and agents, from and against any and all claims, causes of action, demands, recoveries, losses, damages, fines, penalties or other costs or expenses of any kind or nature, including but not limited to reasonable legal fees, arising out of or in connection with: (i) your breach of these Terms or the documents referenced herein; (ii) your violation of any law or rights of a third party; or (iii) your use of the Broker website.

You will review your Charter Agreement and travel documents for accuracy upon receipt. You understand that it is your responsibility to review the accuracy of all details in the Charter Reservation provided to you, and that you may contact Broker if you have any questions.

You assume full and complete responsibility for checking and verifying any and all passport, visa, vaccination, or other entry requirements of your destination(s), and all conditions regarding health, safety, security, political stability, and labor or civil unrest at such destination(s).

You understand that Broker recommends purchasing travel insurance to cover certain risks inherent in travel such as supplier bankruptcy and the inability to travel due to a medical or personal emergency.

• No Warranties . All Charters, products, services, advice and information is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, either expressed or implied to the fullest extent permitted under the law, including but not limited to, warranties of title or implied warranties of merchantability, satisfactory quality or fitness for a particular purpose. Without limiting the above, no warranty or guarantee is made (i) regarding the acceptance of any reservation request or Charter Reservation; (ii) regarding the availability of Charters, or any other product and/or services through Broker; (iii) that the use of Broker’s website will be error-free; or (iv) regarding the completeness, accuracy, reliability or quality of any information, content, data, service, advice or merchandise provided by Broker or through Broker’s website.

Broker has no special knowledge regarding the Charter Provider’s or Charter Supplier’s financial condition, unsafe conditions, health hazards, weather hazards, or climate extremes at locations to which you may travel during or otherwise in connection with your Charter.

• Limitation on Liability . In no event shall Broker, Charter Provider, Charter Suppliers, and/or their respective affiliates, or any employees, agents, officers, directors, members or managers of any of the foregoing (“Broker and Charter Releasees”), be liable for any direct, indirect, punitive, incidental, special or consequential damages arising out of, or in any way connected with, your access to, display of or use the Broker’s website, the Charter or services provided to you in connection with the Charter (including, but not limited to, your reliance upon opinions of the Broker), whether based on a theory of negligence, contract, tort, strict liability, consumer protection statutes, or otherwise, and even if Broker and/or any other of the Broker and Charter Releasees have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

If, despite the limitation above, Broker or the Broker and Charter Releasees are found liable for any loss or damage which arises out of or in any way connected with any of the occurrences described above, then Broker, Charter Provider, Charter Supplier and the Broker and Charter Releasees will in no event exceed, in the aggregate, the greater of (a) the Broker Fee, and (b) One-Hundred Dollars (US $100.00).

The foregoing limitation of liability reflects the allocation of risk between the parties. The limitations specified in this section will survive and apply even if any limited remedy specified in these Terms is found to have failed of its essential purpose. The limitations of liability provided in these Terms inure to the benefit of Broker and/or its providers.

The foregoing does not affect any liability which cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law.

• Limitation on Time to File Claims . ANY CAUSE OF ACTION OR CLAIM YOU MAY HAVE ARISING OUT OF RELATING TO BROKER’S SERVICES OR THE WEBSITE MUST BE COMMENCED WITHIN ONE (1) YEAR AFTER THE CAUSE OF ACTION ACCRUES, OTHERWISE, SUCH CAUSE OF ACTION OR CLAIM IS PERMANENTLY BARRED.
• Waiver . No waiver by Broker of any term or condition set forth in these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition or a waiver of any other term or condition, and any failure of the Broker to assert a right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
• Severability . If any provision of these Terms is held by a court or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable for any reason, such provision shall be eliminated or limited to the minimum extent such that the remaining provisions of the Terms will continue in full force and effect.
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Beautiful, peaceful and perfect are just a few adjectives previous guests used to describe the Bitter End Yacht Club. Located on the northern edge of Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands , this resort caters to travelers looking for a vacation that's equal parts relaxing and fun. Guests have their choice of Reef Rooms, Horizon Rooms, Garden Rooms or the Owner's Compound, which can accommodate up to six guests. Reef Rooms are the closest to the beach and offer sea views; Horizon Rooms look like treehouses and are positioned along the upper boardwalk, providing more expansive views of the water and surrounding islands; and Garden Rooms are surrounded by verdant plants and trees. No matter which accommodation type you choose, you'll find all rooms come equipped with coffee makers, teak furniture, Wi-Fi access and wraparound verandas. Chances are you won't be spending a ton of time in your room, though. Bitter End Yacht Club provides a plethora of activities and water sports equipment. The resort has a daily activity schedule, which includes things like snorkeling tours, yoga classes, windsurfing lessons and excursions to top BVI sights like the Baths . When you get hungry, there are three on-site restaurants where you can sample everything from Caribbean cuisine and fresh seafood to casual bites like pizza and sandwiches. Note: The resort was impacted by the 2017 hurricanes and is expected to reopen again soon.

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One of the world's favourite yachting and watersports destinations!

The Bitter End Quarterdeck Marina at the newly reborn Bitter End Yacht Club provides secure deep draft dockage, either stern-to or alongside for yachts up to 230 feet. The all-new Quarterdeck Marina features a two-story open-air building and upstairs lounge with expansive views of the North Sound and enhanced amenities such as marina-wide WIFI, upgraded bathing facilities and hospitality offerings that will make even the most sea-worn sailor feel right at home. 

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The marina is staffed to assist yacht crews in any way they can, ensuring world-class personal service to all visiting yachts. The renovated and rebuilt dock facilities provide an increase in berths and include 3 phase, 110v and 220v electrical hookup, fresh water, ice and private dockside bathrooms and showers. A fuel dock, well-stocked provisioning store, boutique shopping experiences, and watersports center are all located in Bitter End’s iconic nautical village. 24-hour security at the marina and throughout the resort ensures peace of mind.

As a visiting yacht, make sure you ask about availability of private venues for shoreside beach dinners, crew holiday packages, as well as concierge services for watersports activities, scuba, deep sea fishing, and Virgin Gorda tours.

Contact Email (Marina) :  [email protected]

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For yachts heading to points North, South, East, or West, the BEYC-based Bitter End Market stocks everything one needs to provision the galley for a day, a week, or an extended offshore voyage. Among the offerings: garden-grown produce, fresh caught local seafood, prepared dishes, all topped off by BEYC’s world-famous key lime pie and other bakery magic. Other cruising necessities include condiments, ice, paper goods, and a carefully curated selection of wines and spirits. 

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Bitter End Yacht Club Dining

For those looking for an exceptional shoreside dining experience, and to quench a captain’s thirst, Bitter End’s diverse village of dining experiences will include a re-boot of the iconic Bitter End Clubhouse - a proper yacht club dining room, plus an open-kitchen and pizzeria, a yacht club lounge with inarguably the best views in the BVI, a sunken-ship turned bar and an après sail watering-hole, all built by boaters for boaters. With so many unique dining and drinking experiences, Bitter End Yacht Club is sure to please the most diverse palates so definitely plan to dock for several nights.

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Watersports

Bitter End has long been considered the Caribbean’s premiere watersports destination. And the re-birth of Bitter End would not be complete without a world-class watersports facility and fleet. Bitter End sits at the confluence of North Sound and Eustatia Sound, two natural watersports playgrounds. Perfect for sailing, kiteboarding, windsurfing, stand-up paddleboarding, and so much more. Watersports toys include sailboats, kayaks, SUPs, windsurfers, wings, skiffs and boards. Bitter End is an excellent location for kiteboarding with great launching beaches, and a variety of surface conditions ranging from flat water to moderate chop. SCUBA is also available through BEYC based Sunchaser Scuba.  

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" Book a slip if sailing. Great pizzas at the Buoy Room Stay 2 nights if you can. "

" When you arrive at BEYC, go to the main restaurant or coffee bar and ask for Saturn. He'll take it from there. "

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" Expect fun island living! Chill and relax! "

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NOTE: The Bitter End is in the process of reinventing itself after the devastating recent earthquakes. The specifics of this listing, and others in this area, are out of date. Please join OCG and help us get the word out on the new look, feel, and features of your favorite places in the BVI!

BEYC is one of the most well-known yacht clubs in the world, and hosts some prestigious events in the world of racing under sail. But most come here for the shear fun of it. This place has everything – Pools, fantastic restaurants, full sailing school, rentals, places to walk and play, and that crazy view almost the whole time. It truly is a magical setting, and worth the pretty penny it takes to stay there. The good news is, as a traveling sailor you can partake in much the BEYC has to offer, without the expense of a room.

Taking up most of the eastern shore of the sound, The Bitter End is surrounded by deep water and easy to approach. The only hazards to be aware of are the 70 mooring balls and the channel marked for the ferries that shuttle people and supplies to and fro at all hours. Otherwise, there is generally a forest of masts marking the spot.

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Pretty much all the water less than 15 meters deep is thick with 70 mooring buoys ($30/night), so if you plan to stay a while with the BEYC, pick one up (the northern 12 buoys belong to Saba Rock). They offer a trash service between 8 and 9am ($1.50/bag) and a launch shuttle to the docks most evenings. There is some room to anchor in good sand in about 30-40 feet on the north end of the mooring field tucked up near Prickly Pear Island. If we are going to anchor, we tend to look around the corner in Eustatia Sound for more privacy. In addition, the Bitter End offers a full service marina with 20 slips and room for truly grand vessels. Docks are served with electricity and water. Nightly rates vary, and club membership is available, granting additional privileges.

As stated above, the The Bitter End has a bit of everything. Take a small dinghy out, or a sailboard if you’ve never been. This is one of the best places in the world to learn some new skills on the water. Afterward, you can relax with one of the tallest and strongest (and not surprisingly, most expensive) painkillers we’ve found at the Clubhouse Grille perched right on the sandy beach north of the dinghy dock. There is also the English Pub/market across from the Quarterdeck Marina, a spot for nightly movies or to catch CNN during the day, and a couple of clothing/gift shops. Sailors are welcome throughout, including the availability of showers for a fee, but be sure to be more than respectful of the needs of guests and staff. In addition to the touristy stuff, you can find fuel, a small chandlery, mechanical services, free garbage drop and other important services ashore. Check in with the Quarterdeck Marina staf f with any questions, or hail them on VHF 16.

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Maybe just once, you should have a sunset dinner at a fantastic resta urant, right on the beach, with waves lapping at your feet and the sun splashing into a perfect palette of color. This jus t might be the place. Or if that’s too much, just grab a huge painkiller and enjoy the view.

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The central Bitter End village along Marina Beach features a mix of new materials and those salvaged from the destruction inflicted by Hurricane Irma in September 2017. (PHOTO COURTESY OF BEYC)

Celebrating Fifty Years in 2023: The Bitter End Yacht Club Is Back!

By Michelle Slade

We approached the Bitter End Yacht Club by water and the scene that opened up before us hummed with early morning activity — boats tying up at the docks, the open-air reception area a dynamic pass-through for guests coming and going, and playful kids leaping off a floating pontoon into the warm turquoise water just off the beach. Those first impressions captured the essence of something that was different to what had been before, yet in many ways, was just the same as it always had been. 

The world-renowned and beloved resort, which has existed in some iteration since the ‘60s, is open again for business after a devastating loss in the wake of Hurricane Irma in September 2017. The resort lost some one hundred structures; just one original cottage was spared. When disaster strikes, there is nothing more to do than to gather the pieces and start the next chapter, which is precisely what the folks at the Bitter End Yacht Club have been doing these past six years. Rebuilding the resort in the British Virgin Islands’ North Sound has been as much of a spiritual endeavor as a physical task of reconstruction; it needed to be purposeful, as Kerri Jaffe, President, BEYC International, noted.

“We looked to our history because it was so important to us that people felt that legacy and sense of place when they arrived at the new BEYC,” she said. “We had to find ways to reinvent that so it existed in every element of what we did.”$0

Over 50 years, based on the needs of the clientele and the owner’s vision, the original BEYC had become a rambling nautical village, and the tactical design goal was to preserve that feeling. Recreating the original BEYC perfectly would have been inauthentic, so while inspiration has been lifted from the past, it is noticeable that each structure has a different look and feel through the use of contrasting wood species, color, and mixed materials — old and new — which have succeeded in recapturing that quintessential village feeling and the resort’s salty past. 

The new build is hurricane-proof to modern standards and flood-friendly, and the overall layout is compact, which draws people together around cocktails and a multi-dimensional dining experience: grab coffee and pastries (all handcrafted onsite) to go at the Bitter End Barista or enjoy casual dining inside at The Buoy Room. The Reef Sampler brings together boats, beaches, and bars … right on the beach. A boat-turned-bar constructed from a salvaged hull raised from the North Sound following Irma, The Reef Sampler is just one of many recycled details incorporated into the reconstruction.

Likewise, décor in The Clubhouse Restaurant, which offers open-air dining and incredible views of the North Sound, has been recovered from hurricane debris adding to its rustic-with-a-touch-of-nautical elegance in keeping with its origins; The Clubhouse was possibly the earliest bar in the North Sound, built by Bitter End’s first proprietor as a spot for yachties to stop by for cocktails and a meal.

“Everything hanging on the gallery wall in The Clubhouse survived the storm,” Jaffe said. “As a steward of the seas and the community that surrounds the resort through the Bitter End Foundation, it was mission critical to the owners that we kept the environmental footprint as small as possible. We really foraged, we upcycled and recycled every scrap of material we could including timber, large-scale beams, we crushed all of the concrete for reuse. Among the debris, we found pieces of BEYC history — room signage, directional signage, photography, portholes, which was so special and we knew these elements would connect the old with the new.” 

Presently, the resort has just two stunning Marina Lofts — the first over-the-water bungalows in the BVI — available for overnight stays on the island. The rebuild plan intended first to establish dining and recreation amenities to host the boating community, many of whom stay aboard private vessels. The long-term plan, says Jaffe, is a 22-room boutique hotel, six Marina Lofts, hillside cottages, duplex cottages for large groups, and, for the first time, six beach “shacks,” which will be located to the north of the watersports center.

Boating guests are enjoying the new marina with its wider slips and dockage layout customized to accommodate boats of all sizes and shapes, including multihulls, and the anchorage option via any one of 72 mooring balls. The BVI has long been recognized as the watersport playground of the Caribbean and nowhere better than from the Bitter End is it possible to sail, kiteboard, wingfoil, windsurf, SUP, or fish. The BEYC’s watersports center offers rental gear, and instructors are at hand. Bonus: boaters are welcome to use the club showers; charge is $3 for those who aren’t club guests. Anyone taking a lesson at the watersports center can shower for free.

Many of the staff at BEYC have been part of the fabric of BEYC history for years through their parents and their grandparents, notes marketing manager Ellinor Walters Donlan, who resides part-time at BEYC. She attributes much of the success of the rejuvenation of the BEYC to its team.

“These are the people that brought the spirit back to the property for us, not how the buildings looked but how the resort felt. We want people to feel that spirit and feel like part of our family because that’s part of the magic that brings people back. We have an absolutely gorgeous location and one of the best places to play on the water in the world but the way BEYC makes people feel is unique.”

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