Service· Tortola· Virgin Islands (BVI, USVI and Spanish Virgins)
Royal BVI Yacht Club & Club 1973 (Road Reef)
18° 24.7′ N · 64° 36.8′ W · approximate
The BVI's national sailing authority, founded in 1973 at Road Reef just outside Road Town, which runs most of Tortola's racing calendar and has a waterfront bar-restaurant, Club 1973, open to visitors.
Practical
Position is the club restaurant from OpenStreetMap (node 4601922241, Fishers Lane, by Road Reef/Prospect Reef Marina). The club is recognised by World Sailing as the BVI's national sailing authority, issues sail numbers and runs dinghy classes from Nanny Cay. Office: weekdays 9 am to 5 pm, +1 284-494-3286, admin@royalbviyc.org. Club 1973 bar and restaurant: Tuesday to Saturday 11 am until close, Sunday 11 am to 3 pm, closed Monday; reservations +1 284-345-1973 (royalbviyc.org, 2026). Visitors are welcomed; check the calendar for race entries and the Friday quiz night.
Best for
Joining a local race or meeting BVI sailors