Breakwater Reaches Half Way Mark

Nanny Cay has reached the halfway mark on the construction of its breakwater for the new 112-slip south marina designed to accommodate the latest generation of catamarans and megayachts. To date, 34,209 tons of rock has been used in the construction to reach the first 715 feet of the 1430-foot (435m) long breakwater.

The $30 million development which started in February aims to elevate Nanny Cay into the Caribbean’s premier resort marina. Key features of the expansion include: new south marina with 112 slips including eight 125-foot and two 180-foot slips dedicated for megayachts; increased capacity boatyard and Marine Travelift for boats with a maximum beam of 44 feet; new landside facilities.

The breakwater is the first part of phase 1 of the construction which also encompasses reclamation and expansion of the existing boatyard and construction of a new 150-ton haul out facility on the outer peninsula.

Phase II comprises staged construction of: concierge facility, including shower and bathroom facilities; marine hub with Royal BVI Yacht Club and HLSCC Marine Centre; regatta and event village; food and retail outlets; beach; beach bar and facilities; addition of new parking facilities, service roads, board walks and other facilities; formation of the landscape gardens; sea view flagship restaurant.

In order to ensure minimise disruption to existing services at Nanny Cay, the construction of the new marina and amenities has been divided into two main phases, split between seaside and land-side construction. Phase I is anticipated to take 18 months, phase II 28 months.