Comments on: America’s Cup Teams Comment: Bermuda Venue

By: Unbelievable

Unbelievable — Mon, 15 Dec 2014 16:50:02 +0000

Oh look at Coffee trying to sabotage the America’s Cup with their very pointless question?

By: mike

mike — Mon, 15 Dec 2014 16:18:45 +0000

By: Common Sense

Common Sense — Mon, 15 Dec 2014 02:43:01 +0000

It’s good to hear that Coffee is seriously concerned about safety for the America’s Cup yachts. It does seem a little risky holding any big sporting event during hurricane season although they have held the Newport to Bermuda Race no less than 50 times during hurricane season (that’s the one where they sail across the ocean all the way from Newport to Bermuda). Those crazy sailors have also held the Marion to Bermuda Yacht Race (another ocean crossing) for years, and some courageous locals venture out onto the water at the height of hurricane season to take part in the annual non-Mariners Race. And then we have the Bermuda Gold Cup every October.

As for other prestigous sporting events in Bermuda surely there is nothing bigger that Cup Match which is held at the height of hurricane season.

I don’t recollect too many of these events being cancelled because of hurricanes.

Maybe the organisers should provide us with an assurance that races will only take place in the Great Sound rather than having their yachts venture way offshore into deep water, and also assure us that racing can always be postponed for a day or two if the weather kicks up too hard. These assurances would no doubt help Coffee to rest a little easier knowing that the AC organizers are preparing for every eventuality.

By: Andrew

Andrew — Sun, 14 Dec 2014 23:57:34 +0000

Great news !

I,ve been up to Dockyard to the South Basin Long Arm with my duct tape and marked off my spot and my cooler and deck chairs are ready and waiting…….

Bravo, happy sailing !

By: Ski bunny

Ski bunny — Sun, 14 Dec 2014 21:56:03 +0000

Please tell: BBI?

By: BermudaRat

BermudaRat — Sun, 14 Dec 2014 20:57:59 +0000

No, it is in June. Just as Newport Race is.

By: somuchless

somuchless — Sun, 14 Dec 2014 20:54:16 +0000

I never seem to understand your humor. Its weird.

By: Coffee

Coffee — Sun, 14 Dec 2014 20:09:29 +0000

Can I just get a yes or no answer ?

By: Micro

Micro — Sun, 14 Dec 2014 17:04:56 +0000

Pretty sure they’ve given dates

By: Rick Rock

Rick Rock — Sun, 14 Dec 2014 17:04:42 +0000

No. Bermuda closes down for hurricane season. Nobody does anything during that 6 months just in case it’s too windy. You know that.

By: bermy Bud

bermy Bud — Sun, 14 Dec 2014 16:15:18 +0000

Blue water (75-80 degrees), great weather (sun, wind), shorter track (faster), the views (can go anywhere to watch it), hospitality (Bermudians), what more do u want to host a sailing event! San diego was fighting a losing battle! Welcome to my home America’s Cup WE hope to be a host venue for years 2 come!

By: Coffee

Coffee — Sun, 14 Dec 2014 15:51:29 +0000

Can someone tell me whether or not this most prestigious event will take place during the hurricane season ?

By: Raymond Ray

Raymond Ray — Sun, 14 Dec 2014 15:40:56 +0000

The ole adage is: “If you can’t move fast then move early”. There’ll be countless opportunities available, it’s a time for some people to get their heads out of the sand and become a part of these up-coming events.

By: Vice Commodore Double Seven Single Niner

Vice Commodore Double Seven Single Niner — Sun, 14 Dec 2014 15:22:14 +0000

I can’t even begin to tell you how excited I am for AC17. I have begun preparations to my huge mansion on B&B Lane in preparations for the teams to arrive . Most recently I have added an 80 inch TV to my laundry room, in the near future I will be submitting plans to build a 500 foot tower on my property so I can view the yacht racing from the comfort of my yard.

By: Ensign Smilen (Press Secretary for Commodore JB of BBIRYC)

Ensign Smilen (Press Secretary for Commodore JB of BBIRYC) — Sun, 14 Dec 2014 15:06:55 +0000

We at BBIRYC are delighted! We are all working feverishly to prepare all of our facilities. AC2017 upgrades are well underway. The island will be awash with fellow prestigious yachts people. Stay tuned for more updates and surprises in the months to come!

By: Commodore JB of BBIRYC

Commodore JB of BBIRYC — Sun, 14 Dec 2014 14:48:49 +0000

We here in Bermuda and at BBIRYC are thankful for these comments by the AC2017 participants. Their honorary memberships to BBI Royal Yacht Club are forthcoming.