Alita St Hill Wins Poker Run
Alita St Hill claimed the grand prize at the 2026 Leverick Bay Poker Run, taking home $8,000 and a trophy. The win was reported by Virgin Islands News Online, which says further details will be released.
Alita St Hill emerged victorious at the 2026 Leverick Bay Poker Run, taking the grand prize of $8,000 and a commemorative trophy, according to Virgin Islands News Online. Poker runs are a popular fixture in boating communities across the Caribbean and the British Virgin Islands. While formats vary, events typically see participating vessels visit a series of checkpoints, with crews collecting playing cards at each stop; the competitor with the best poker hand at the finish is declared the winner.
The Leverick Bay event has become a highlight for local boaters and visiting yachts alike, combining sport, socialising and a chance to showcase local marinas and services. For residents of the BVI, events like the Leverick Bay Poker Run provide more than competition. They bring additional visitors to the islands, supporting dockside businesses, restaurants and tourism providers on Virgin Gorda and nearby cays.
Community members often gather to watch the flotilla, and prize presentations help highlight local talent and seamanship. Organisers of poker runs generally emphasise safety and adherence to maritime regulations, and participants are reminded to follow navigational rules, respect designated waterways and ensure all required safety equipment is on board.
These measures help keep the events enjoyable for competitors and safe for other mariners and residents who use the same waters. Details on the full results, entrant list and any charitable components of the 2026 Leverick Bay Poker Run were not immediately available. Virgin Islands News Online noted that more details will follow.
BVI residents and visitors interested in future events or looking to participate should watch local listings and community notices, or check with Leverick Bay Marina and local boating organisations for official schedules and entry information. Congratulations to Alita St Hill on winning the grand prize and the trophy.
The event once again demonstrated the vibrancy of the BVI boating community and the role such gatherings play in the territory’s social and tourism calendar. Further information will be shared as it becomes available.
Primary source: VINO