Released on = November 23, 2005, 8:18 am

Press Release Author = Chris Buydos / Soundings Publications

Industry = Entertainment

Press Release Summary = BVI Boating Week has been designed for the serious boating
enthusiast and will encompass both the sailing and powerboating lifestyles.
Families, couples and singles can head south this winter and receive a truly
exciting boating experience, which can be tailored to their personal interests.
Guests will have the ability to take part in many different boating activities
ranging from seminars, daily excursions, hands-on training as well as racing and
fishing. They will also have the ability to meet some of boating's icons and
well-known industry leaders.

Press Release Body = WHO: Soundings - The Nation's Boating Newspaper, celebrating
over 40 years serving the nation\'s recreational boaters, is published by Trader
Publishing Co., of Norfolk, Va. Soundings Publications, L.L.C. also publishes the
marine business journal Soundings Trade Only, and Woodshop News, a news and feature
publication for small-shop professional woodworkers.

WHAT: BVI Boating Week has been designed for the serious boating enthusiast and
will encompass both the sailing and powerboating lifestyles. Families, couples and
singles can head south this winter and receive a truly exciting boating experience,
which can be tailored to their personal interests. Guests will have the ability to
take part in many different boating activities ranging from seminars, daily
excursions, hands-on training as well as racing and fishing. They will also have
the ability to meet some of boating's icons and well-known industry leaders.

WHERE: North Sound Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands.

WHEN: January 6-14, 2006

WHY: To promote and celebrate both the sailing and powerboating lifestyles in one
of the world's most popular boating destinations.

HOW: By land: Contact the Bitter End Yacht Club (BEYC) for reservations and let
them know that you want to take part in BVI Boating Week: 800-872-2392 or
305-468-0168.
By water: Come by private or charter boat and tie up to one of the resort's 70
moorings or 25 transient slips. In the BVI, the resort monitors VHF Channel 16 or
call them at 284-494-2746.

PRICES: By land: 7 day/6 night Admirals Package (double occupancy) $4,336.50
(taxes included, prices subject to change). By water: Mooring fees are $25.00 per
night and can accommodate vessels up to 60 feet. Dockage rates vary from $35.00 to
$95.00 per night for vessels ranging in size from 30 to 79 feet. Vessels over 79
feet will be charged $1.75 per foot.

EVENT DETAILS:

Our host, The Bitter End Yacht Club and Resort (BEYC), offers an unsurpassed boating
vacation experience. With its great location on North Sound, the largest
non-commercial deep-water harbor in the Caribbean, they are able to offer guests the
opportunity to sail, snorkel, windsurf, fish, scuba, kite board and explore, all
from one location. Its water sports facility boasts a club fleet of over 100 boats,
skiffs and daysailers. In addition to all of this, the Bitter End provides access
to the best of the British Virgin Islands with over 15 weekly excursions. This is
truly a boater's paradise.

The week will start off big (literally) with the 3rd annual BEYC Bucket Regatta.
Sailing megayachts and their crews from the region will stop in for some R & R and a
little competition. During this 3 day event, resort guests will actually be able to
take part in the Dog Island Run and Around Virgin Gorda race aboard matched Farr
65-footers. From there guests may participate in the 13th annual Women on the Water
week (presented by West Marine), the 8th annual Mid Winter Regatta of Champions or
learn the sport of sailing alongside John Kantor and his "Winter Away Team" from the
Long Shore Sailing School.

By midweek, guests will have a personal introduction into the wonders of chartering
a boat in the British Virgin Islands. Professionals will be on hand to welcome
guests aboard some of the latest designs the top charter companies in the BVI have
to offer. This is a great way to check out charter companies for the first time or
do some comparison shopping to see which company will best suit your needs. For
those more interested in a little nautical history with a drink on the beach, we
will host the resort's first celebration of Rum Day. Find out why rum has always
been considered a sailor's drink. Guests will learn how important the trade of rum
was for the islands, America, and Europe while sampling the many different types and
specialty drinks that are the perfect complement to any vacation.

There will even be something for the marine industry professional during this week,
as Trade Only will introduce the first annual Marine Industry Challenge. This
sailing race will be open to all marine industry professionals who are willing to
put it all on the line. Don't know how to sail? Not a problem! Use your business
savvy skills to organize a team of sailors. Interested participants are encouraged
to bring a sailor or two with them or do some recruiting at the resort. The race
will be conducted on the resort's Hunter 216's (for teams) and Lasers (for
individuals).

Seminars will be take place during the week, as well as the opportunity to try scuba
diving with Sail Caribbean Divers, windsurfing with BEYC's waterfront staff and kite
boarding with the Carib Kiteboardings professional staff. For guests already
accomplished at these sports, professionals will be on hand to help perfect their
technique or take them to the next level. Guests will be able to meet and also
attend special presentations by Pam Wall (West Marine), JJ Isler (Sailing Olympic
Medalist and author), Martha Parker (World Champion Racer) and Peter Isler (Winning
America's Cup navigator and author). For those with an adventurous soul, daily group
excursions are planned to some of the most popular destinations in the BVI,
including the Baths, Norman Island, Marina Cay, and of course, Anegada. Guests
looking for a more personal excursion of the North Sound area may use one of the
many skiffs and daysailers the resort has to offer. By week's end the powerboating
will come into f
ull swing with a powerboat rendezvous. Boaters from Puerto Rico and the USVI will
be invited to stop by to play and meet with visiting marine industry professionals.
Talks and activities will become geared to the powerboating lifestyle.

BVI boating week is a true celebration of the boating lifestyle, offering numerous
opportunities for the beginner as well as the experienced boater. Guests are
encouraged to take part in the week's events, though for those who are equally
interested is some quality rest and relaxation, there are plenty of quiet beaches
and hammocks as well as a beautiful pool, where you can relax and do absolutely
nothing!


Web Site = http://www.soundingsonline.com

Contact Details = For more information, contact:
Chris Buydos - Consumer Marketing Manager
Soundings Publications, L.L.C.
10 Bokum Road
Essex, CT 06426
Phone: 860-767-3200 Ext. 288
Fax: 860-767-2458
E-mail: c.buydos@soundingspub.com