Quelling rumors of a possible British Virgin Islands move, VIP Yacht Charters General manager Simon Ferguson Wednesday said that the company is not moving to the BVI; it may, however, be opening a satellite service center in Tortola.
The company is, however, making a move, but it's from Saga Haven Marina to Compass Point Marina before the end of the year.
Quest Marine, which owns both VIP and Caribbean Yacht Charters, is in the process of buying Compass Point.
"The satellite center in the BVI would be to service any mechanical needs for our clients, and to provide a chase boat," Ferguson said.
He also has good news for the local economy. "We expect this season to be very good – better than last year, in fact," Ferguson said. "We're getting new boats this season, power boats from 38 to 52 feet." In anticipation of the new season, CYC, also owned by Quest Marine, is adding new sailboats to its fleet, good sized vessels from 37 to 54 feet.
Over the last decade the USVI. has lost many charter boats to the BVI where many say it is more boater friendly.