Canadian Yachting Note from US Sail Show

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Oct 26, 2017

The Bitter End Yacht Club in Virgin Gorda has long been a favourite destination for Canadians cruisers and charterers in the British Virgin Islands. recently this famous resort sustained significant damages from Hurricane Irma. John Glynn, Marketing Director for the Bitter End, was at the US Sail Show in Annapolis with his display speaking with hundreds if not thousands of sympathetic well wishers.

John’s message is “We at BEYC are currently fundraising for the relief efforts for the people of Virgin Gorda BVI. Have been since Irma hit. And will continue to do so until the wonderful people of VG have all they need. Because until they are all back on their feet, we can’t begin the process of rebuilding BEYC”

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On September 6, 2017 Hurricane Irma swept through the Caribbean causing mass destruction throughout the region. In response to the overwhelming outreach we have received from our guests who want to help, we set up a fund to support the employees of Bitter End who have been impacted by the storm and the Virgin Gorda community rebuild their lives. BEYC and the community of Virgin Gorda have been devastated by the storm.

 

 

 

Bitter End YC Devastation Bitter End was founded as a family resort and yacht club in 1973 and is one of the largest employers on Virgin Gorda with over 175 employees. Over the last forty years, the spirited team that works at Bitter End has become an extended family for many all over the world. We are all heartbroken that our employees, their families and the entire Virgin Gorda community have lost so much in Hurricane Irma. We need your support to help them rebuild their lives and the Virgin Gorda community. Please make a donation today. Every dollar donated will go towards BEYC Caribbean employees who were impacted by Hurricane Irma and the community of Virgin Gorda.

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