Comments on: AC Transportation Plan: Ferries, Parking & More

By: Hope

Hope — Tue, 02 May 2017 11:05:33 +0000

It’s now May 2nd and the website still says “Coming Soon.” When will these be made available to buy online please?

By: Sho Ling

Sho Ling — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 03:48:14 +0000

So true.

By: bdaboy

bdaboy — Fri, 21 Apr 2017 23:32:30 +0000

“OJ she is a very bitter lady.”

That ain’t no lady, she’s a bitter old shrew

By: Onion Juice

Onion Juice — Thu, 20 Apr 2017 17:53:07 +0000

So whose informing you with cost.
LMAO

By: Onion Juice

Onion Juice — Thu, 20 Apr 2017 17:51:42 +0000

So if we did’nt GIVE to have Dockyard fixed up then the Billionaires would not bring their toys to play with.
We GAVE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: Onion Juice

Onion Juice — Thu, 20 Apr 2017 17:25:07 +0000

By time you pay AC for rights to set up, how much you gonna charge for holding a helmet to break even.
Mmmmmmmmm

By: The Original Truth™

The Original Truth™ — Thu, 20 Apr 2017 13:58:50 +0000

– US$15m event fee to the America’s Cup Events Authority
– US$25m underwrite to cover any sponsorship shortfall by ACEA.
– US$14m for site preparation and infrastructure for docks and America’s Cup village
– US$11m operation expenses for the America’s Cup village.
– US$12m to cover transport costs, security, emergency services, insurances and legal bills.

Surely some of this went to billionaires.

Also investment in public transport is a necessity in any country to keep it operable. Investment in a rich man’s boat race is not and could very possibly put us more in the red just as it has done to other event holders in the past.

By: The Original Truth™

The Original Truth™ — Thu, 20 Apr 2017 13:53:56 +0000

NOPE! WRONG! WRONG! WROOOONG!

$14m was budgeted to get Dockyard ready for the event.

By: The Original Truth™

The Original Truth™ — Thu, 20 Apr 2017 13:47:41 +0000

I doubt we’ll break even on a return for AC so both PLP and OBA have useless investment ideas. Money that would have been better spent on university professors and building the infrastructure for a university in Bermuda which is much needed to compete in the global economy. It seems that all OBA and PLP know how to do is spend our money to impress others who could care less about Bermuda.

By: ACBDA

ACBDA — Thu, 20 Apr 2017 09:34:56 +0000

Thanks for your question. The dedicated direct ferries go to a dock at the America’s Cup Village and are scheduled before and after the race. The last ferry to the AC Village will arrive about 45 minutes before race time and of course, several others before that. The full schedule will be available from May 1st when the booking link goes live. Spectators in boats will be marshalled into position around the course, also ensuring clear passage for the ferries.

By: FUI

FUI — Wed, 19 Apr 2017 23:14:26 +0000

very good question whats the answer ACBDA i have to work and will not be driving from s point to there

By: Albie

Albie — Wed, 19 Apr 2017 21:02:39 +0000

Given the position of the 2 race courses published so far I have to wonder just how the ferry boats will be able to complete their runs.

As it stands the normal ferry boat track runs right through the race courses and the spectator fleet.

By: Stinky D.

Stinky D. — Wed, 19 Apr 2017 20:23:43 +0000

By: Stinky D.

Stinky D. — Wed, 19 Apr 2017 20:23:05 +0000

Dislike

By: Stinky D.

Stinky D. — Wed, 19 Apr 2017 20:22:04 +0000

Dislike

By: Stinky D.

Stinky D. — Wed, 19 Apr 2017 20:21:32 +0000

By: trudi pugh

trudi pugh — Wed, 19 Apr 2017 20:14:24 +0000

Any “best” suggestions for those physically challenged?

By: Triangle Drifter

Triangle Drifter — Wed, 19 Apr 2017 20:03:21 +0000

Gotta give it to ACBDA, they certainly seem to have their stuff together. $25 for park AND ride for everyone in the vehicle does not seem unreasonable at all. Expect to pay $5 for parking at things like US state fairs. No shuttle. The money usually goes to organisations like scouting.

No helmets in the village? Nuisance to carry anyway. I see an opportunity for a helmet check entrepreneur.

By: wahoo

wahoo — Wed, 19 Apr 2017 20:00:36 +0000

You are embarrassing yourself OJ but you do not realize it. On Bermuda’s behalf I apologize for OJ she is a very bitter lady.

By: Andrew

Andrew — Wed, 19 Apr 2017 19:46:56 +0000

God you are ignorant. Stop drinking the Onion Juice. You are probably one of the many crying that America’s Cup is not putting any money directly into your pocket! lol Cant see the huge positives this is having and will have on our tiny island we call home.

By: LAN

LAN — Wed, 19 Apr 2017 19:45:08 +0000

wow onion juice you really don’t have a clue do you?

By: Say Whaat?

Say Whaat? — Wed, 19 Apr 2017 19:21:05 +0000

Are the school fields only being used on the weekends for parking?!?

By: Yummy

Yummy — Wed, 19 Apr 2017 18:57:40 +0000

$77 million was budgeted to get Dockyard ready for this event and has not been spent as yet, it will be paid to local contractors and businesses to get the site ready you Knuckle Head…

By: Politricks

Politricks — Wed, 19 Apr 2017 18:47:07 +0000

No money was given to billionaires. See where the monies were spent. It was ‘given’ to no one.

Stop with the alternative facts.

We pay taxes for buses and ferries and still have to pay to use those.

By: Tom 1

Tom 1 — Wed, 19 Apr 2017 18:36:13 +0000

We gave $1 million to Beyonce for an hour long show and still got no return on investment!

By: Onion Juice

Onion Juice — Wed, 19 Apr 2017 18:04:17 +0000

We GAVE $77-$100 Million to Billionaires to have a sailboat race, and we STILL have to pay.
Money don’t grow on trees.

By: Cool

Cool — Wed, 19 Apr 2017 18:02:25 +0000

Having been to the Olympics and other major international sporting events such as this in other countries the fees here are not unreasonable. I’ve seen worse. The reason they charge $25 is to deter the use of cars. Can you imagine the chaos in the west end if everyone came by car because it was free or affordable to park? It would be a nightmare. Stop complaining and deal with it people. Welcome to the world of international sport/events