Proceeds of cabin only sailing March 30th, 2008 to go toward Virgin Islands Environmental Council and BVIHCG (BVI Heritage Conservation Group)
Press Release- Feb 27th, 2008
From: Promenade Sail Dive Charters
To: All interested parties
*Promenade Sail Dive Charters to donate proceeds from March yacht charter to support the VIEC (VIrgin Islands Environmental Council) Court case on Beef Island*
A long time Sail and Dive Charter yacht in the British Virgin Islands, Promenade, would like to give back to support the local environment that has given so much to us and our guests over the years.
Hans Creek, on Beef Island has always been a special place for Promenade , and the crew have always offered guided kayak and dinghy tours through the mangrove area, to see the baby sharks, upside down jellyfish, and see the pelicans.
As a business, we have watched in dismay as more and more areas of the British Virgin Islands have been paved over, or off limits and believe that unless responsible environmentalism is practiced, there will be nowhere left for us to cruise TO any more here except, from marina to marina.
The best way I can tell you how important this groudbreaking environmental case here in the BVI is to show you. Here is a slide show of the area on Beef Island that you soon may have to watch out that golf balls are not whizzing over your head.
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Looking over from Beef Bluff toward Cooper Island
Birds in Salt Pond
Cactus on island
Overview of Hans Creek. Photo by Trish Bailey
Palm tree on Beef Island
Panoramic view of Beef Island. Photo by Trish Bailey
Hans Creek and Trellis Bay. Photo by Trish Bailey
Salt Pond
At anchor in Beef Bluff
Salt Pond
Shale Beach
Hans Creek
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Promenade has a cabin only sailing ( a cabin only sailing is where you can rent a "cabin only" instead of having to find a large group to rent the entire yacht. This allows 2 guests to enjoy the amenities that a much larger yacht offers) for 6 nights March 30th, Sunday and Saturday.
The regular cabin cost for a cabin only sailing is $3800.00, for two guests.
We will offer two cabins, each for two guests, at a special cost of $2500.00, with $2000.00 of the cabin fee being donated to the VIEC Beef Island Court case. This includes all activities, food and beverage.
Please help us in our efforts to protect the environment that has given so much to all of us on the water over the years. If you cannot come yourself, buy a cabin and donate it to a worthy individual.
We encourage everyone who has an interest in the environment and the British Virgin Islands to donate to this worthy cause.
We have further donated as a member of the British Virgin Islands SCUBA Organization, which recently donated a substantial sum to help protect the waters that we all SCUBA dive.
ANY small amount of donation is greatly appreciated, and because of the banking laws here for residents of the BVI, is it not possible to set up a PAYPAL account to receive money. Promenade has generously offered to accept donations into their PAYPAL account to be handed on to the VIrgin Islands Environmental Council Court Case.
You do not have to have a PAYPAL account to send money by credit card or other means. Simply go to PAYPAL Click on the button that says "send money" and follow the instructions. You will be sending money to promcruz@surfbvi.com for the account, and please clearly put in the information line that it is for donation to VIEC and BVIHCG. Additionally, please let us know if you would like to remain anonymous or not. Thank you, alternately, click on the donate button below to be taken straight into our paypal account, this is specifically set up to let us know that you are donating to BVIHCG and VIEC.
For more information please contact Kerry Lynn Hucul ,Director, Promenade Sail Dive Charters, Box 2249 Roadtown, Tortola, British Virgin Islands ph # 284-499-2756 Email promcruz@surfbvi.com Website: www.yachtpromenade.com/viec.shtml
For more information on the VIEC, the court case, and donating yourself please see the British VIrgin Islands Heritage Conservation Group website at BVIHCG or contact Dr. Quincy Lettsome, Director, Virgin Islands Environmental Council Tel: (284) 495 2250 Email: drqlettsome@hotmail.com
The details
Offer is for two guests in one cabin for Sunday March 30th, 2008 sailing until Saturday April 5th. Offer is all inclusive of all meals and beverage including full bar on boat, plus all water sports. Offer is exclusive of transportation to the island and transfers to the yacht. Sailing departs out of Roadtown, Tortola.
Promenade is the cover story in the August BVI Yacht Guide!! Pretty impressive! 
