The North Sound Yacht Club is the creation of Victor BVI Chairman, David V. Johnson. An avid yachtsman, David desired to create a luxury multi-generational family community in the Caribbean to complement his award-winning USA community, Bay Harbor. After a 15-year search, he selected Virgin Gorda as the home of Oil Nut Bay and North Sound Yacht Club (NSYC). Once named Entrepreneur of the Year by Ernst and Young, David V Johnson was recently featured in Worth Magazine.
As the owner of a 40 meter Westport yacht, David discovered that the British Virgin Islands -- specifically the North Sound -- was an ideal place to locate NSYC. As part of the overall community Master plan, this location offers infinite amenities, beautiful vistas and dramatic topography as well as the sheltering waters of the North Sound, BVI. Both the NSYC and Oil Nut Bay communities emerge from the same environmentally-sound development philosophy of Johnson's previous communities.
Oil Nut Bay and NSYC are already receiving international recognition. NSYC was recently awarded Best Marina Development International by the CNBC International Property Awards (2009).
Designed to Be the Best and Environmentally Conscious
Johnson has brought together a team of world-class professionals to create NSYC with the goal to make it the top eco-friendly marina in the Caribbean. Applied Technology and Management (ATM), the premier provider of specialized full-service marina consultancy since 1984, is on board to deliver consulting and planning. Bellingham Marine, which can claim the title of "the world's most comprehensive marine builder", provide design and construction services. Bellingham Marine has corporate offices on five continents to service its clients. The company has installed over 16 million square feet of dock. In addition, OBM International, a global leader in architectural design and consulting is providing architectural design services. With offices in seven countries, OBMI has brought to the table a wealth of knowledge and Caribbean design experience.
A History of Excellence
Victor International Corporation is an internationally-respected luxury real estate developer with a commitment to creating unique living and playing environments that exist in sociological and ecological harmony with the land.
With a 30-year history of integrity and strong focus, Victor International has created more than 40 developments throughout its history, including the Urban Land Institute's Award of Excellence winner, Bay Harbor, located in Northern Michigan. This $1 billion, 1,200-acre (486 hectare) luxury resort community extends along five miles of Lake Michigan. Bay Harbor holds the distinction of being one of the largest reclamation projects in North America, and was the largest reclamation project in the USA in 1995. Victor International has also created Turtle Lake, a premier, $400 million low density private community in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.
In 2006, Victor International acquired Biras Creek Resort, a Relais & Chateaux resort on the eastern tip of Virgin Gorda which is now strategically aligned with Oil Nut Bay and North Sound Yacht Club. Recognized as one of the top luxury destinations in the world, Biras Creek Resort features 31 suites situated among 140 acres (56.65 hectares) and is only reachable by boat or helicopter.
Biras Creek General Manager, Rik Blyth and the Biras management team promote a philosophy that encourages ecologically sustainable practices. The team focuses on preserving and fostering healthy natural environments for guest, staff and all the creatures that share the 140 acre preserve. North Sound Yacht Club members have complete use of all the facilities at Biras Creek Resort and receive preferred rates.