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Bermuda Leading In USA Today Beach Poll

Bermuda Leading In USA Today Beach Poll

An ongoing poll hosted by USA Today is asking readers to choose the best Caribbean beach, with Bermuda’s own Horseshoe Bay Beach leading the way in votes as of January 12, 2015, followed by Baby Beach in Aruba, and Seven Mile Beach on Grand Cayman in the Cayman Islands. The poll has Horseshoe Bay Beach pitted against Aruba’s Baby Beach;... Read more of this article

Police Confirm Death Of American Visitor

Police Confirm Death Of American Visitor

Police have confirmed the death of 63 year old American visitor Ruth Birtwell who passed away after experiencing breathing difficulties at Horseshoe Bay Beach yesterday. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 63 year old Ruth Birtwell of Ashford, Connecticut USA and extends condolences to her family... Read more of this article

Video: Aerial View Of Bermuda’s Beaches

Video: Aerial View Of Bermuda’s Beaches

Another video from US-based TheViewAbove VA is working to show off Bermuda, following up on a well-done overhead look at Dockyard with an aerial view of Horseshoe Bay Beach and Warwick Long Bay Beach. Set against a backdrop of upbeat music, the video shows off not only the beaches themselves, highlighting their pink sands, but also surrounding areas,... Read more of this article

Results & Photos Set #2: SandCastle Contest

Results & Photos Set #2: SandCastle Contest

The 19th Annual Bermuda Sand Sculpture Competition took place on Saturday [Aug 30] at Horseshoe Bay Beach, with over a dozen teams entering the contest, and spending the day creating artistic sand sculptures.  The Overall Winner was Hanna Emmerson and Maikal Thomas with their “Whales of a Thank You” offering. Children [12 and under] 1st... Read more of this article

Port Royal Cove Closure At Horseshoe Bay

Port Royal Cove Closure At Horseshoe Bay

The Department of Parks advised the public that on Friday, August 22, 2014, Port Royal Cove [“The Baby Beach”] at Horseshoe Bay will be closed to public access due to a private event, however access to the main beach will remain open. A spokesperson said, “The cove will be closed from 6am to 12 midnight and staff from the Department of Parks... Read more of this article

Annual Sand Sculpture Competition On Aug 30th

Annual Sand Sculpture Competition On Aug 30th

The Department of Youth, Sport & Recreation announced that the 19th Annual Bermuda Sand Sculpture Competition will take place on August 30 at Horseshoe Bay Beach from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. In preparation for the annual event, this weekend residents and visitors can learn tips, tricks, tools and techniques of sand sculpting. Clinics will be held... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: Lines Form At Horseshoe Bay

Photos & Video: Lines Form At Horseshoe Bay

Following the transportation issues experienced by visitors to the island, Shadow Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott said that Transport Minister Shawn Crockwell previously “declared categorically that once those tourists who choose to visit Bermuda by cruise ship set foot in Dockyard, they would experience little or no waiting time –... Read more of this article

Photo Set #1: BeachFest  At Horseshoe Bay

Photo Set #1: BeachFest At Horseshoe Bay

Chewstick hosted the BeachFest Emancipation Celebration event at Horseshoe Bay Beach today [July 31], with tons of people joining in the day’s fun to mark the first day of Cup Match. We will have additional coverage as the holiday progresses, and to follow our Cup Match live blog, please click here. Related... Read more of this article

This Year’s Beachfest To Be Held At Horseshoe

This Year’s Beachfest To Be Held At Horseshoe

The Chewstick Foundation announced that the 9th Annual Beachfest Emancipation Celebration will be back at Horseshoe Bay Beach this summer. A spokesperson said, “After a move to Snorkel Park in the summer of 2013 due to challenges with permits and funding, The Chewstick Foundation is excited to bring the event back to it’s Horseshoe Bay Beach... Read more of this article

Handbag Stolen From Horseshoe Bay Beach

Handbag Stolen From Horseshoe Bay Beach

On Sunday afternoon [May 11] a Smith’s parish woman and her daughter went for a brief walk along  Horseshoe Bay beach leaving behind a handbag, and returned to find that the handbag was missing. A police spokesperson said, “Around 4.15pm on Sunday, May 11, police officers attended a reported theft at Horseshoe Bay beach in Southampton. “It... Read more of this article

Video & Photos: Chewstick’s Kitefest Kicks Off

Video & Photos: Chewstick’s Kitefest Kicks Off

[Updated with additional footage] Crowds of people have made their way to Horseshoe Bay Beach today [Apr 18] for the annual Good Friday Kitefest celebrations hosted by Chewstick. Those in attendance included Premier Craig Cannonier, Governor George Ferguson, the Mayor from Lyme-Regis in the United Kingdom, City of Hamilton Town Crier, Ed Christopher,... Read more of this article

Chewstick To Host KiteFest On Good Friday

Chewstick To Host KiteFest On Good Friday

The Chewstick Foundation is set to host the annual Good Friday KiteFest Celebration at Horseshoe Bay Beach on April, 18th 2014. The event has garnered the support of KeyTech, BTC, Logic, Bermuda Commercial Bank, BELCO, Bermuda’s Best and the Ministry of Public Safety, and is set to feature kite competitions, local entertainment,  a fishcake competition... Read more of this article

Photos: 2014 Bermuda Beach Art Festival Entries

Photos: 2014 Bermuda Beach Art Festival Entries

Circles, swirls, a feather, kissing fish and an octopus were some of the artistic creations gracing the island’s beaches yesterday [Mar 29] as the 2014 Bermuda Beach Art Festival took place  island-wide. The annual competition invites artists of all skill levels and ages to participate in adorning Bermuda’s beaches with beach art, creations... Read more of this article

Slideshow: Kitesurfers At Horseshoe Bay Beach

Slideshow: Kitesurfers At Horseshoe Bay Beach

Yesterday’s [Jan 12] inclement weather may have kept some people indoors, but others rushed out to take advantage of the winds, a few headed for the beach to take advantage of the high winds, with kite surfers seen at Horseshoe Bay Beach. The weather conditions are a result of a cold front passing out way, with the Bermuda Weather Service saying:... Read more of this article

Photos: Rusty Object Washes Up At Horseshoe

Photos: Rusty Object Washes Up At Horseshoe

[Updated] A rusty object washed up at the eastern end of Horseshoe Bay today [Oct 25], and as of this writing workers are preparing to remove the item, which is a few feet long. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said it was reported drifting off South Shore yesterday, and they are working to remove it from the beach and ascertain the... Read more of this article

7 Year Old Boy Rescues Longtail In Distress

7 Year Old Boy Rescues Longtail In Distress

[Updated] An injured Longtail was taken to safety thanks to a sharp eyed 7-year-old boy who spotted the bird at Horseshoe Bay on Sunday. Northlands Primary student Oliver Verster noticed the Longtail in difficulty, and brought it to the attention of the lifeguards. Lifeguard Kainoa Simmons retrieved the bird, and placed it in a large bucket with plans... Read more of this article