ANNOUNCING: THREE SHEETS REGATTA IN THE VIRGIN ISLANDS

ANNOUNCING: THREE SHEETS REGATTA

SAILING AND PARTIES COMING UP IN THE VIRGIN ISLANDS

The organizers invite you to join them for some spectacular sailing during the Three Sheets Regatta this December.

The Three Sheets Regatta, officially organized by the Virgin Islands Sailing Association (VISA) with sponsorship from the three island yacht clubs—St. Thomas, St. Croix, and St. John—promises an unforgettable experience on the water.

This year’s regatta will feature two signature races:

The Three Island Race
- December 6: St. John to Frederiksted, St. Croix
- December 7: Frederiksted to St. Croix Yacht Club
- December 8: St. Croix Yacht Club to St. Thomas Yacht Club
The Around the Island Challenge
- December 6: St. Croix Yacht Club to Frederiksted
- December 7: Frederiksted to St. Croix Yacht Club

The Beauty of Virgin Islands Sailing during the Three Sheets Regatta

We’re particularly proud to have VISA as the official race organizer, bringing its dedication to promoting sailing in the Virgin Islands. The full support of the three major island yacht clubs adds an extra layer of community and collaboration to this year’s regatta.

You’ll get to experience the stunning Virgin Islands from the water while connecting with a vibrant community of fellow sailors.

For more details, please check out our website: www.threesheetsvi.com. If you have any questions or need assistance with arrangements, feel free to reach out—I’d be thrilled to help.

Hope to see you on the water in December!

Juliet San Martin, President

Virgin Islands Sailing Association

Teamwork makes dreams work.

by EDITOR

PASSAGE REPORT SV GARGOYLE GREECE TO SICILY

SV GARGOYLE BIDS FAREWELL TO GREECE & HELLO TO SICILY

SV GARGOYLE looks back and says farewell to the Ionian Islands, beautiful morning to start our 30 hour passage.

SV GARGOYLE is moving towards her winter home and in the meantime is working in a few more adventures along the way. Below SV GARGOYLE shares their report of their recent adventures:

Looking ahead towards Sicily beyond the sunset

We said farewell to Greece and decided to sail directly to Sicily to visit the Aeolian Islands before we move to Gargoyle’s winter home. The forecast indicated light to moderate winds, so the crew had their hopes up for the last passage of the season to be a quiet one with the wind in Gargoyle’s sails. The passage was uneventful, but the motor did all the work moving us to our next destination.

Seaside village of Naxos with Taormina on the mountain side.

With our arrival in Sicily at midnight, Gargoyle tucked into the small anchorage of Naxos and then we made the hop into the Tyrrhenian Sea to our first stop at Vulcano. We had our Canadian buddy boat Hrafn along for the ride and they joined in the fun of climbing volcanos, venturing through small seaside towns, eating too much pizza and of course getting our fill of Italian wine. These islands are truly special and should be on everyone’s list to visit!

The island of Vulcano is known for its volcanic activity and contains several volcanic calderas, including one of the four active volcanoes in Italy. In 2021 the island was evacutated due to the volcanic activity on the island.

From Vulcano, we jumped to Lipira, Panarea and then finally did a midnight cruise by Stromboli as we headed back to Sicily. Our calm weather was about to end, with one quick stop to see the mountain village of Taormina, now it is time to head to Malta.

Cofin shaped sarcophagus are found in the Lipira Castle some dating back to 5th century BC

Gargoyle and Hrafn relaxing in the bay with Stromboli on the horizon.

If you look really close, one of the dots in the bay is Gargoyle relaxing with we visit the mountain village.

SV GARGOYLE 🇨🇦 Kevin & Carla – Beneteau 50’

THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS SPECIAL PLACE!

by EDITOR

Ocean Posse