Welcome to the Frontpage

Main Menu

Site Login

17th “Almost Annual” CBYC Flotilla Draws Crowd To Suppport GBS

Details: Created on Monday, 25 March 2013 14:45; Written by Tradewinds Report

A huge crowd packed Vie’s Campground beach on the East End of St. John on Saturday afternoon, March 23, for the 17th “Almost Annual” Coral Bay Yacht Club Flotilla, a fundraiser for Guy Benjamin School. See next week’s Tradewinds for full story and additional photos.

On the Market: Dove Cottage Offers Eco-Friendly Living in Luxury

Details: Created on Sunday, 24 March 2013 14:37; Written by Jaime Elliott

Enjoy stylish eco-consciousness with stunning views at Dove Cottage in Estate Hansen Bay.

Dove Cottage combines refined Caribbean living and commanding views with the latest in eco-friendly design, without skimping on luxury.

This two bedroom, one and a half bath villa located in Estate Hansen Bay is for sale for $1.75 million, explained Islandia Real Estate broker associate Karye Carney.

Dove Cottage is nestled on a knoll with dual bay views to the British Virgin Islands and Sir Francis Drake Channel to the north and St. Croix to the south.

Located on the remote East End of St. John, Dove Cottage truly feels a world away from it all, yet is only a few minutes drive to the charming town of Coral Bay, explained Carney.

“What’s cool about the property is its remote location with spellbinding views, but with easy paved road access and located just 15 minutes from restaurants, grocery store and shops in Coral Bay,” said the Islandia Real Estate broker associate. “The level site is spectacular and allows for further expansion of the existing home. Dove Cottage is also one of the first eco-luxury vacation rentals with solar power on St. John.”

Serious Talent at SJSA Fundraiser Concert

Details: Created on Saturday, 23 March 2013 14:35; Written by Tradewinds Report

St. John School of the Arts alumnus Jonte Samuel, above playing sax with his mentor Joe Ramsay, wowed a crowd at the Frank Powell Park during a fundraiser concert on Friday, March 22. SJSA music director Eddie Bruce, below, addresses the audience.

27th Annual GHS Auction Raises About $200,000 for School’s Scholarship Fund

Details: Created on Friday, 22 March 2013 14:18; Written by Jaime Elliott

Guests bid during the live auction. Photos by Yelena Rogers

Guests dressed to the nines packed the Westin Resort and Villas ballroom on Saturday night, March 16, for the 27th Annual Gifft Hill School auction.

The evening featured professional live auctioneers, stunning local artwork and exciting trip packages, all to raise money for the GHS Scholarship Fund, upon which more than half of the school’s student rely.

While final tallies won’t be available for a while, GHS’ assistant to the development director Molly Murrill estimated that the night raised at least $200,000.

“We’re still tallying and it always takes us a little time but we feel confident that we met last year’s amount which was $200,000,” said Murrill.

GHS officials are still counting the fundraiser’s tally because technically the event is still ongoing. Since not all the bid packages were sold on March 16, GHS is hosting an “After Auction” auction kicking off Tuesday, April 2.

Terry Bertolino bids on a package during the live auction portion of the 27th Annual Gifft HIll School Auction on March 16.

Almost-Annual Flotilla Is March 23

Details: Created on Thursday, 21 March 2013 04:12; Written by Tradewinds Report

The Coral Bay Yacht Club’s 17th “Almost Annual” Flotilla to benefit Guy Benjamin School is set for Saturday, March 23, from noon to 4 p.m. at Miss Vie’s Campground on the East End.

Enjoy lunch on the beach, live music, raffles and more.

Participants can either enjoy a sail to the beach aboard a CBYC member’s vessel, for only $40 including lunch, or they can just drive to the beach party.

Attendees who want to sail should meet at the Coral Bay dinghy dock at 9 a.m. Or arrive by car at noon and pay $20 for adults and $10 for children, which includes lunch. GBS students will gain free admission

The Caribbean Groove Band, featuring Eric Provost and Lybia Callwood, will keep the crowd on its feet. Captain Will Hudson will be manning the grill and cooking up burgers and hot dogs.

There will also be a full spread of local food prepared by GBS parents. A cash bar will be available.

There will be a $500 cash raffle, and tickets will be available before and at the flotilla.

For more information call Mary Burks at (340) 513-8141.

Guest Glass Artist Charles Lowrie Wows Crowds at Maho Bay Camps

Details: Created on Wednesday, 20 March 2013 04:07; Written by Jaime Elliott

Visiting glass artist Lowrie, seated, at work at Maho Bay with resident artist Mariel Bass in background.

Lowrie’s creations included a stunning sea turtle, above at left, and “Recycled Heart,” above at right.

With two full time talented glass artists on staff, Mariel Bass and Greg Lee, there is certainly no shortage of impressive artwork fashioned from recycled glass coming out of Maho Bay Campground.

Visiting artist Charles Lowrie, however, brought the glass studio to a whole new level recently. Lowrie wrapped up a three week stint as visiting glass artist at Maho Bay on Saturday, March 16, but not before wowing campers and St. John residents alike.

Five nights a week, Lowrie, Lee and Bass, entertained huge crowds gathered to watch the glass blowing demonstration. Far from just twirling a few rods around, the crowd sat transfixed while Lowrie created sculptural whales, bonsai trees, mermaids, lotus flowers, koi fish and more out of molten recycled glass before their eyes.

Lowrie's humpback whale creation