Construction starts at Nanny Cay

Construction started on the new south marina at Nanny Cay on Friday, January 30th.  For the next six months there will be increased heavy truck activity between Pockwood Pond and Nanny Cay as rock armour is delivered for the new breakwater.   The public is advised to exercise caution at the entrance to Nanny Cay and to the west along the Sir Francis Drake Highway.    

Construction of the breakwater (the armour wall) to contain, shelter and protect the new south marina is the first stage of phase I of the development which also encompasses reclamation, and expansion of the existing boatyard; and construction of a new 120 ton haul out facility.  Phase I is anticipated to take approximately 18 months.   The beach will be moved between the outer and south marinas. Public access will continue and the new beach will have more usable swimming and bathing area than the current beach. In addition to the panoramic restaurant in behind it, there will be a bar closer to the beach.

The official ground breaking ceremony of the new development took place on Friday, October 31, 2025. The symbolic event was held at Nanny Cay with government officials, local dignitaries, and members of the marine industry in attendance to mark the significant occasion. Notable attendees included: Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. The Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley, His Excellency, The Governor Mr. Daniel Pruce, and Deputy Premier and Minister of Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change, Honourable Julian Fraser.

The project is expected to take three years to complete in two main phases. The development, estimated at over $30 million aims to transform Nanny Cay into the Caribbean’s premier resort marina. Key features of the expansion include: new south marina with 112-slips designed to accommodate the latest generation of catamarans and megayachts; increased capacity boatyard and a new custom-designed travelift dedicated to the latest wave of 60, 70 and 80 foot catamarans now arriving in the Caribbean – one of the widest in the region; a new beach; two-level restaurant with panoramic views of the Sir Francis Drake Channel, cocktail bar and gourmet dining on first floor, casual dining and beach bar at ground level; event area with stage circled by restaurant village with private seating and dining areas, gardens and children’s play area; retail and commercial space; HLSCC marine training centre; storage and launch facilities for the Royal BVI Yacht Club youth sailing programme.