V.I. Business Spotlight

The Virgin Islands Daily News  ::  Cristian Simescu

A new hobby store recently opened just east of Christiansted offering remote control toys for the young and the young at heart.

Hugh Bulkley opened R C Hangar and Boat Club Hobby Shop on July 1 at No. 1 Hospital Ground on St. Croix.

The store is located between Carpet Masters and the American Legion Hall in Christiansted.

Bulkley said he moved to the island about 20 years ago. He has worked as the manager of the Salt River Marina and has owned the Columbus Cove Restaurant at the marina.

He said he sells remote control planes, cars, trucks, boats and helicopters. He also sells model cars, model trains and kites. He also said he services and repairs all types of models of remote control toys and builds and designs inboard remote control toy boats.

He said he can order new parts for remote control toys. Prices for the remote control toys range from $150 to $1,500.

Bulkley said he wanted to open the shop because racing remote control boats is a fun hobby for him and because he wanted to improve it as a sport on the island.

“I also wanted to enjoy my retirement while still working,” he said.

The shop is open Monday through Friday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

For more information or make an appointment, call 513-1600.