The 12th Annual Dry Creek Vineyard Women's Sailing Week and 17th Annual Dry Creek Vineyard Pro Am Regatta are set for Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands, October 25 -November 1, 2003 & November 1-8, 2003.

For years the Dry Creek Vineyard family has been a major fan and supporter of sailing and the education and advancement of sailors. The winery's sponsorship of The Bitter End Yacht Club's year-end events confirms this commitment and that of bringing their wine to an ever increasing fan club of sailing enthusiasts. The labels that grace the fine wines of Dry Creek Vineyard have featured original paintings of sailing yachts since the early 1980s and their reserve and single-vineyard bottlings carry a unique, commissioned painting of historical America's Cup racing yachts each vintage.

Join in on one of two great weeks of wonderful watersports, relaxing spa offerings & divine wine! Sample the following:

• Wine Symposiums hosted by Dry Creek's Don & Kim Wallace (Pro Am Week)




• A fabulous five-course Wine Dinner (both weeks)




• Sailing instruction from Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year Betsy Alison, blue-water voyager Pam Wall, and big-boat racer Martha Parker (Women's Week)




• Spa treatments by visiting Spa Director, Debra Henrickson, plus seminars and menu selections by sports nutritionist, Lisa Dorfman; a Beauty Bag, including one AMMA yoga outfit, plus beauty products (Women's Week)




• A fantasy camp opportunity to sail, race, and socialize with world-class sailors such as Russell Coutts, Dawn Riley, Ed Baird, Keith Musto, and Rod Johnstone (Pro Am)




• Inclusive rates start at $200 per person, per night, based on double occupancy.

Can't make it for these great events? Dry Creek aficionados receive 10% off package pricing year 'round. For reservations or for further details please contact the Bitter End Yacht Club directly at toll free-800-872-2392 or via e-mail at binfo@beyc.com or www.beyc.com.