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Sailing: Amlin International Moth Regatta Day #2

Chris Rashley from Southampton, England celebrated his 27th birthday today [Dec 8] by winning Races 4 and 5 at the Amlin International Moth Regatta in Bermuda. Rashley overcame strong winds and near-blinding conditions, punctuated by a squall with gusts topping 30 knots, to take over the lead of the $10,000 regatta. “David [Campbell-James, the principal... Read more of this article

Photos: Amlin International Moth Regatta Day #1

[Updated with photos] A quartet of Britons set the pace today [Dec 7] in the first day of the Amlin International Moth Regatta. Rob Greenhalgh, Paul Goodison, Chris Rashley and Chris Draper hold first through fourth, respectively, after the first three races of the regatta. Greenhalgh, the European champion, leads with 6 points, followed by Goodison... Read more of this article

Outteridge Wins Moth Regatta ‘Dash For Cash’

Artemis Racing helmsman Nathan Outteridge won the Amlin International Moth Regatta “Dash for Cash” today [Dec 6] during the final day of practice before the regatta. For winning the race on Hamilton Harbour, Outteridge won $500 and a bottle of Gosling’s Gold Seal rum. In accepting the award he donated the cash to the America’s Cup Endeavour... Read more of this article

Sunday: Moth Fleet To Race In Hamilton Harbour

The organizers of the first Amlin International Moth Regatta invite residents to the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club on Sunday afternoon [Dec 6] from 2pm to watch turbo-charged dinghies racing around Hamilton Harbour for $500 in prize money. The Moth is an 11-foot dinghy that hydrofoils and has been clocked as fast as 28 to 30 knots of speed [32 to 34 mph].... Read more of this article

Moth Sailors Ready For International Regatta

An international fleet of sailors will take part in the Amlin International Moth Regatta, which is being hosted by the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club and features a $10,000 prize purse. “I’ve been out practicing for two days and this is the best place I’ve ever sailed,” said 38-year-old Rob Greenhalgh after a day of sailing in 12 to 15 knots Mr... Read more of this article

Moth Regatta Attracts 60 Sailors From 11 Nations

The first Amlin International Moth Regatta — which will take place next month – has attracted a fleet of 60 sailors from 11 countries, all vying for a share of the $10,000 prize purse, which includes $5,000 for first place. The race will feature a blue ribbon fleet of sailors with credentials abundant in World, continental and national... Read more of this article

Bermuda To Host International Moth Regatta

The Amlin International Moth Regatta will take place later this year in Bermuda scheduled for 5 – 11 December. Organised and hosted by the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club, it will give sailors an opportunity to battle it out on the Great Sound in what should be ideal racing conditions for these foiling boats. “This invitational Regatta has been in the... Read more of this article