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No bitter end for BVI yacht club THE yachting community in the BVI is looking forward to raising a glass (or two) this autumn to toast the re-opening of the Bitter End Yacht Club in time for the sailing season to get under way. This much-loved international hub, named for its iconic location as the last stop before the Caribbean meets the waters of the open Atlantic, was devastated by Hurricane Irma in 2017. Now, after a careful reconstruction, the marina is set to re-open with vastly improved amenities, including a panoramic members’ lounge and a state-of-the-art clubhouse. There are a busy few months ahead: according to the Charter Yacht Society BVI, the majority of the 48 fully crewed yachts in the territory are already fully booked for the upcoming season. ‘Co-primary'…