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The Marina Lofts

Cantilevered over the Caribbean Sea, our Marina Lofts are built for those who desire to sleep at the water’s edge. These over-the-water bungalows are inspired by vintage sail lofts, blend seamlessly with their surroundings and are tailor-made for those who are called to the sea.

Remaining true to Bitter End’s heritage, the lofts are made with sustainable, organic materials. Interiors are intentionally simple and open to the environment, filled with the sights and sounds of the sea. The two-story, timber-clad lofts, situated south of the marina, offer unparalleled panoramic views of the North Sound from private terraces on both the first and second floor. 

Plunge into the Caribbean Sea off your private dock before stepping inside your blissful, eco-friendly escape, with each loft enjoying cooling sea breezes thanks to steady trade winds.

Perched above the Quarterdeck Marina, our lofts are a magical oasis in the center of it all. Watch the comings and goings of North Sound from either terrace, take a swim off your own private dock or nap on the daybed overlooking the crystal blue Caribbean Sea. Your maritime hideaway awaits. 

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Step into the sea from private dock in BVI’s only overwater bungalows

After being destroyed by Hurricane Irma in 2017, the Bitter End Yacht Club in Virgin Gorda rebuilt and added the only overwater bungalows in the British Virgin Islands.

The Marina Lofts are two stories with private terraces and views of the North Sound. Lounge on a private dock and take the ladder into the Caribbean Sea. The first floor has a daybed and the second has a king, both with water views. There are two Marina Lofts built with plans to add 10 more.

The family-owned resort on a 64-acre island opened in 1969 and is only accessible by boat.

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The relaunched Bitter End Yacht Club is reopening for the season in October, Caribbean Journal has learned. 

The legendary British Virgin Islands resort, which is back after a large-scale reconstruction project following Hurricane Irma, is reopening for the 2022-2023 season on Oct. 18.

The property closed for a two-month hiatus earlier this month. 

“We’d once again like to thank the friends, families, travel colleagues, and kindred spirits who helped us make this year a truly memorable experience,” the property said in a statement. 

The resort’s accommodations offering will include several of its popular Marina Lofts, the only overwater units in the British Virgin Islands. 

The property has another 10 overwater units currently in development. 

For more, visit the Bitter End Yacht Club. 

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Bitter End Yacht Club to Debut All New Marina Complex for 2019/2020 Season!

June 15th, 2019

In a recent press release the Bitter End Yacht Club, located on Virgin Gorda, provided the following update. They reported, “The Bitter End Yacht Club is excited to announce that after more than 20 months of demolition and cleanup from Hurricane Irma related damage, including the removal of over 100 structures and remediation of more than 64 acres, the process of rebuilding Bitter End is now underway.”

According to the release the marina village will be the first element of the property to be redeveloped following the devastation wrought by Hurricane Irma. They also have indicated that it will be ready for the 2019/2020 season. “During the 2019-2020 season, Bitter End will debut all new world-class marina facilities to include a two-story, open-air marina complex featuring a lounge with expansive views of the North Sound and setting sun, 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,” the release continued.

This is good news for the North Sound as many of the resorts in the area still remain closed including Biras Creek, Moskito Island, Saba Rock and YCCS.

Read the Full Press Release Below:

Virgin Gorda, BVI (June 4, 2019) – The Bitter End Yacht Club is excited to announce that after more than 20 months of demolition and cleanup from Hurricane Irma related damage, including the removal of over 100 structures and remediation of more than 64 acres, the process of rebuilding Bitter End is now underway. Launched in 1969 as a remote island outpost that catered to visiting yachtsman, Bitter End will soon revisit its origins as a rollicking nautical village while the owners plan to Bring Back Bitter End better than ever.

“We have a unique opportunity to return to our roots by welcoming back the sailing, yachting and watersports communities first,” said Richard Hokin, Managing Owner of Bitter End Yacht Club. “Bitter End launched in the 1960s as a hangout for adventurous sailors and has evolved over the last 50 years to become the world’s favorite playground for those who have a passion for playing in, on and around the water.”

Given Bitter End’s legacy it is fitting that the marina village, the heart and soul of Bitter End, will be the first element of the property to be redeveloped following the devastation wrought by Hurricane Irma. During the 2019-2020 season, Bitter End will debut all new world-class marina facilities to include a two-story, open-air marina complex featuring a lounge with expansive views of the North Sound and setting sun, 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.

Venturing north from the marina along Bitter End’s new and greatly enhanced beach, watersports enthusiasts will find Bitter End’s legendary watersports center featuring an all new Club Fleet available to visiting boaters, Virgin Gorda villa guests, day visitors and locals. “Our tried & true fleets of Hobie Waves, Lasers, 420s, Sunfish, kayaks and stand-up paddleboards will be enhanced by new, cutting edge watersports toys that are sure to excite our community,” said Hokin. Snorkel trips to nearby reefs, sailing, kiting and diving lessons, and a myriad of guided adventures led by Bitter End’s beloved watersports crew will continue to be part of Bitter End’s robust activities program.

Over the coming months, Bitter End will be offering a preview of what’s to come as they introduce exciting enhancements to the nautical village including yacht management programs, a casual beachfront restaurant and bar, private event space and an epicurean market offering everything you will need to provision for your adventure. Bitter End’s retail shop will feature their own collection of seaworthy goods, gear and apparel alongside products from select partners in the resort, fashion and watersports space. Following on the heels of the marina and waterfront rebuild, the resort redevelopment will include a variety of unique accomodations and hospitality amenities.

To honor their unique and laid-back style, Bitter End has partnered with architecture and design firm Simplemente Madera, an organization that aligns with Bitter End’s focus on simple, elegant and organic designs that work in harmony with the natural environment. With this in mind, Bitter End’s remediation efforts have focused on upcycling as many materials as possible and mitigating the redevelopment’s impact on the natural environment; activities have included the recylcing of large volumes of concrete and timber debris, the restoration of nearly a mile of shoreline to its natural state, composting of organic waste and implementation of small-scale agriculture to support the on-site team.

While Bitter End has been closed since September of 2017, the owners and their crew have been focused on supporting the local community through numerous philanthropic projects. The Bitter End Foundation launched in September 2017 as the Bitter End Irma Relief Fund, responding to the catastrophic impact of Hurricanes Irma and Maria. With an outpouring of generosity from the Bitter End community, the foundation has raised over $1 million dollars to support the unique needs and wellbeing of seaside communities. The Hokin family and the Bitter End team are keenly focused on continuing these efforts well beyond the reopening of the yacht club, reinforcing their commitment to the local community and the stewardship of our oceans.

Bitter End has also been focused on staying in touch with their friends from around the globe. During the closure, they launched a lifestyle brand, Bitter End Provisions. It’s not unusual to see the spirit of Bitter End at airports, yacht clubs and marinas around the world in the form of seaworthy goods, gear, accessories and apparel. In tandem with Bitter End Provisions, the company launched Provisions for Good, a program that donates $1 from every purchase to the Bitter End Foundation, the non-profit affiliate of the Bitter End family of companies.

“What we promise as we embark on this new chapter in Bitter End’s history is that the spirit of the place will remain; we will honor our legacy and continue to focus our efforts on what is truly important to our community – the spirit of adventure, exploration and stewardship of our seas.” said Lauren Hokin, founding family member. “Bitter End 2.0 will feel incredibly fresh and exciting, yet sweetly familiar at the same time.”

About Bitter End Yacht Club:

The Bitter End Yacht Club, a family-owned island outpost known for its historical charm is accessible only by sea, attracting travelers and yachting enthusiasts from around the globe for nearly 50 years. Located on the protected shores of North Sound, on the perennially top ranked Caribbean island of Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands, the iconic destination is a sailing and watersports mecca, thanks to its near perfect year-round sailing conditions, abundant sunshine and crystal-blue waters. Known for its casual, communal atmosphere and robust activity programs, Bitter End is a favorite destination for couples, families and groups, many of whom return year-after-year.

About Bitter End Provisions:

Bitter End Provisions is an emerging lifestyle brand that serves a community of watersports enthusiasts from around the globe with high quality, hard-working, stylish goods for their next seagoing adventure. Their products are designed to work hard and are tested at sea, yet their unique style makes them fun to use ashore and beyond. The criteria for an item to make the cut? That it works hard, has distinctive style, and has been tested at sea. Essentially, “go to products” for those who enjoy being in, on, or around the water.

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To that end, we met our goals. In the past 7 years there have been over 1.2 million visits to the website and over 3 million pages have been viewed. There are over 1,000 pages on the site featuring news posts and detailed listings on all hotels, villas, restaurants and sailing charters located in the BVI. The BVI Government and many business, hotels, villas and sailing charters have all agreed that the site “moved the needle on tourism” after Irma.

The site, however, has run its course. It has served its purpose by bringing visitors and local businesses together to rebuild the tourist industry and it is now time to shut down operations for good.

I want to thank everyone for your help and support.

Chuck Metter

BVI Chamber of Commerce

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