Virgin Islands

US Virgin Islands - Lively trade winds made for a great second day of sailing at the International Rolex Regatta, where hundreds of sailors are competing in a fleet of 90 boats. After Friday's gear-busting conditions, the wind checked in at a more moderate 14-16 knots yesterday, allowing race organizers to pack the day with back-to-back races in eight classes for handicap (IRC and CSA), Beach Cat

St. Thomas Yacht Club - USVI: The 35th running of the three-day International Rolex Regatta starts today. The event, with 90 boats competing, is the first part of Virgin Islands Race Week, which combines the International Rolex Regatta scores with those from next week's BVI Spring Regatta to determine winners in a series that unites two Caribbean nations.