Comments on: Column: Highlights Of America’s Cup Report

By: Ringmaster

Ringmaster — Sun, 06 Mar 2016 20:58:03 +0000

Unfortunately there will still be many who just don’t realize the benefits outside of what they see – boats on the water. In addition to the benefits raised by hmmm above, There are many other ways Bermudians are benefitting now and into 2017, and hopefully beyond. For example, on Friday there was a welcoming party put on by Artemis to celebrate moving into their base at Morgan’s Point, built by local construction companies and workers (ask Zane DeSilva). They chartered boats to take guests to and from Hamilton; hired musicians, hired an event organizer; hired caterers and bartenders etc. All local and money flowing into the economy, in March in the slow season. It’s such a shame there is the view it is a rich white man’s sport and of no benefit to all others. Perhaps people who think that need to remember who owns most of the baseball, football and basketball teams, yet that seems to be OK.

By: Unbelievable

Unbelievable — Sun, 06 Mar 2016 18:46:21 +0000

The weekend was an amazing experience and benefit for all those locals who worked it in whatever way. For those who are negative of the event, imagine if it didn’t happen?

So my message to those who are criticising it for whatever reason or see it as only lining the pockets of rich white people….don’t get left behind because all walks of Bermuda life benefitted from it and will continue to do so.

By: Toleratate

Toleratate — Sun, 06 Mar 2016 18:33:38 +0000

blah, blah, blah…. AC….. blah, blah, blah…. OBA….
There… that should cover it…..
And they’re off….

By: hmmm

hmmm — Sun, 06 Mar 2016 17:29:23 +0000

You are also missing the ongoing benefits of teams here spending money in the local economy, engaging in activities, and time inspiring Bermudians.

You are also missing the price of the opportunities granted to the young Bermudians who have sailed with the teams and worked with the teams.

You have also missed the catering, in house training and opportunities working for the teams.

You have also missed the benefits that Bermuda has attracted more sailing events and the revenue that come in with them.

The 8.6m benefit is missing so many things. It is way more than that.