Archive for August 14th, 2011

Photos/Video: 2011 Round The Island Race

[Updated] The Bermuda Powerboat Association hosted the annual Round the Island boat race this afternoon [Aug.14], and the day saw Bobby DeCosta and Chris Wells cross the line first in D13. We will update with official results as able. The top five finishers include Bobby DeCosta & Chris Wells in the time of 42:29, while Graham Sutherland &... Read more of this article

Junior Cyclists Win Five Medals In Puerto Rico

[Updated] Dominique Mayho won a Gold medal in the 2011 Junior Caribbean Cycling Championships today [Aug.14]. The Championships are being held in Puerto Rico, and see the best young riders from the Caribbean competing. Further details to follow, however this makes a total of three medals for Bermuda thus far, with Molly Pilgrim winning the 10k Girls... Read more of this article

Tre Houston Sets New 100m PB In Trinidad

Bermudian sprinter Harold ‘Tre’ Houston competed in the Trinidad & Tobago SAGICOR-NAAA National Open Championships at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in port of Spain Trinidad this weekend. He finished fourth in the 100 metres, setting a new personal best time of 10.40. Men’s 100 Meter Dash Invitational Final Results: 10.31 Lopez, Miguel... Read more of this article

Round the Island Results: DeCosta & Wells Win

[Updated with videos] D13 – with Bobby DeCosta & Chris Wells – was first across the line in today’s [Aug.14] Round the Island boat race, besting over 20 boats for the coveted first place. We will update with additional photos, videos and full results of the race later today. Photo by John Manderson. Update 5:55pm: Speaking with... Read more of this article

Photo Set #1: 2011 Round The Island Race

Bobby DeCosta & Chris Wells in D13 won today’s [Aug.14] Round the Island boat race, which saw approximately 30 finely tuned boats race around the island at tops speeds. That is an unofficial result – we are waiting on the full results and hope to update with them later today along with additional photos and videos. The slideshow below,... Read more of this article

Weather Service Issues Tropical Storm Watch

[Updated - scroll to bottom for latest] The seventh tropical storm of the 2011 Atlantic hurricane season has formed, and the Bermuda Weather Service [BWS] said the system is a “threat to Bermuda.” This morning [Aug.14] BWS said the closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hrs is forecast to be 63 nautical miles [72 miles] to the east... Read more of this article

Slideshow: Final Prep For 2011 ‘Round The Island’

[Updated with video] Over 30 boats in ten separate classes will take to the waters for the Bermuda Powerboat Association’s Round the Island Race today [Aug.14]. With the first class due to start at 1:55pm, Ferry Reach is hustling with activity as both drivers and spectators mill about readying for the afternoon’s race. - Spectator boats have... Read more of this article

Photos: Spectators Enjoy Eastern County

Spectators flocked to the east end yesterday [Aug.13] to witness the Eastern County Cricket Match between Bailey’s Bay Cricket Club and Flatt’s Victoria. The field was lined with people resting under canopies enjoying the game. Many had coolers filled with iced drinks and hot food to satisfy the appetite. For those who didn’t bring... Read more of this article

Jr Cyclists Win Two Medals In Puerto Rico

Bermuda’s Junior Cycling team won two medals during the first day of the 2011 Junior Caribbean Cycling Championship being held in Puerto Rico. Bermuda won their first medal – Gold – courtesy of Molly Pilgrim [pictured] who won the 10k Girls Time Trial by two seconds over Coral Ramirez of Puerto Rico. Bermuda’s Gabriella Arnold captured... Read more of this article