Comments on: Video: Ben Ainslie Racing Sets Speed Record https://bernews.com/2015/03/video-ben-ainslie-racing-set-new-speed-record/ Bermuda's #1 source for 24/7 breaking news, photos & videos Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:21:08 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.7.5 By: Bring on the spirit of Qatar https://bernews.com/2015/03/video-ben-ainslie-racing-set-new-speed-record/#comment-2833683 Sun, 29 Mar 2015 23:13:40 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=381710#comment-2833683 I agree, as an evid powerboat fan, we could definitely host a race here. A few laps around the island at 120 plus would be awesome, most teams are located in the US so getting here wouldn’t be too hard.

]]> By: Speed freak https://bernews.com/2015/03/video-ben-ainslie-racing-set-new-speed-record/#comment-2833660 Sun, 29 Mar 2015 22:31:47 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=381710#comment-2833660 We are British, hope the Ben Ainslie team wins.

]]> By: Triangle Drifter https://bernews.com/2015/03/video-ben-ainslie-racing-set-new-speed-record/#comment-2833454 Sun, 29 Mar 2015 16:56:21 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=381710#comment-2833454 When was big boat offshore racing turned down here? I could see it discouraging to do because of costs, gas in particular. Would they be able to stand up to sea conditions considering the speeds that they do? This is not exactly Key West or some lake.

]]> By: Christopher Notoriouss (C James) https://bernews.com/2015/03/video-ben-ainslie-racing-set-new-speed-record/#comment-2833398 Sun, 29 Mar 2015 15:13:26 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=381710#comment-2833398 Mockingay: PRCs are allowed to own boats in Bermuda. There’s something to complain about.

]]> By: Mockingjay https://bernews.com/2015/03/video-ben-ainslie-racing-set-new-speed-record/#comment-2833339 Sun, 29 Mar 2015 13:32:42 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=381710#comment-2833339 I think I’ll check my boy and go in his putt putt.

]]> By: Real Deal https://bernews.com/2015/03/video-ben-ainslie-racing-set-new-speed-record/#comment-2833313 Sun, 29 Mar 2015 12:52:52 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=381710#comment-2833313 Love this catamaran racing! However, I was wondering why government would not allow international offshore power boat racing here? This would surely surpass Americas Cup viewing or revenue for Bermuda as an annual event and visitors to the Island in MY opinion………..To each His own…..

]]> By: Triangle Drifter https://bernews.com/2015/03/video-ben-ainslie-racing-set-new-speed-record/#comment-2833263 Sun, 29 Mar 2015 11:42:57 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=381710#comment-2833263 Don’t for a moment think that you will be able to follow around like you do for the comets or fitted dinghys. Spectator boat areas will be laid out & enforced.

Best overall viewing could very well be up high with a good pair of binoculars. Don’t be surprised to see viewing stands erected at Ft Scaur with paid access.

]]> By: Seaman R. Bailey. https://bernews.com/2015/03/video-ben-ainslie-racing-set-new-speed-record/#comment-2833232 Sun, 29 Mar 2015 10:54:26 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=381710#comment-2833232 This is brilliant! It is always good news when a nautical record is broken. Takes me back to when I coated myself in lard and swam the English Channel in my younger years. Not quite as fast but exhilarating nonetheless!

]]> By: PANGAEA https://bernews.com/2015/03/video-ben-ainslie-racing-set-new-speed-record/#comment-2833228 Sun, 29 Mar 2015 10:49:31 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=381710#comment-2833228 Define good ! Is it sitting on a couch in front of a TV.

It is very difficult to keep the image in view with any thing greater than 7 x 50 . The 50 is the size of the lens and the 7, is seven miles reduced to one

]]> By: Buy BDA https://bernews.com/2015/03/video-ben-ainslie-racing-set-new-speed-record/#comment-2833005 Sun, 29 Mar 2015 02:10:11 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=381710#comment-2833005 Lots of local boat rental companies.
Find out the dates and book in advance.
8 hours on the water for about $50 per person.

]]> By: mockingjay https://bernews.com/2015/03/video-ben-ainslie-racing-set-new-speed-record/#comment-2832903 Sun, 29 Mar 2015 00:26:00 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=381710#comment-2832903 Question is how, do I get a good vantage point without high powered binoculars.

]]> By: Sparky https://bernews.com/2015/03/video-ben-ainslie-racing-set-new-speed-record/#comment-2832851 Sun, 29 Mar 2015 00:02:51 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=381710#comment-2832851 Sir Ainslie needs to slow down. The speed limit is 20 mph in Bermuda. The police gonna give him a ticket. Keep pushing the limits :-)

]]> By: Trulytruly https://bernews.com/2015/03/video-ben-ainslie-racing-set-new-speed-record/#comment-2832590 Sat, 28 Mar 2015 18:51:57 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=381710#comment-2832590 Stay on that tack.

]]> By: Triangle Drifter https://bernews.com/2015/03/video-ben-ainslie-racing-set-new-speed-record/#comment-2832556 Sat, 28 Mar 2015 18:18:15 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=381710#comment-2832556 Anyone who thinks sailing is slow boring blowboats had better think again. This is not sedate cruising around the harbour.

]]> By: mockingjay https://bernews.com/2015/03/video-ben-ainslie-racing-set-new-speed-record/#comment-2832475 Sat, 28 Mar 2015 16:45:34 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=381710#comment-2832475 That’s cool, think I’m going to enjoy this.

]]> By: Christopher Notoriouss https://bernews.com/2015/03/video-ben-ainslie-racing-set-new-speed-record/#comment-2832474 Sat, 28 Mar 2015 16:45:18 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=381710#comment-2832474 Bring it on. This will be the biggest, most watched event in Bermuda’s history. Great for everyone.

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