Spirit Traveling To Canada & New England
The Spirit of Bermuda is leaving the island on another trip, this time traveling to the Canadian Maritimes and New England.
A spokesperson said, “Purpose-built sail training vessel, the Spirit of Bermuda is set to leave Bermuda today on another expedition as part of its mission to serve as an ambassador for Bermuda in overseas’ ports- of-call.
“Along with Captain Peacock and crew, the Spirit of Bermuda set sail on Saturday July 23 from Bermuda to journey across the Atlantic to the Canadian Maritime provinces, including Prince Edward Island, Louisbourg and Halifax in Nova Scotia.
“This voyage will continue down the US Eastern Seaboard to Portsmouth, NH, Boston, and New York, before heading back to Bermuda, arriving home on 31 August. While in Portsmouth, the Spirit will participate in the Sail Portsmouth tall ship festival. And while in Boston and New York, Spirit will partner with the Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] to host promotional events.
File video of the Spirit of Bermuda in Hamilton Harbour
“We are delighted to welcome the Bermuda Sloop to two of our primary target markets on the Eastern seaboard. As part of our ongoing marketing, we have partnered with Bermuda Sloop to showcase our storied maritime heritage, integrate locals into our international promotional activations, and connect our partners and consumers with memorable Bermuda moments geared to drive conversion where we need it most,” said Tracy Berkeley, interim chief executive officer at the Bermuda Tourism Authority.
Past voyages have included trips to Turks & Caicos Islands, Tall Ships Festivals in different U.S. locations such as Jamestown, VA, Canadian Maritimes, Azores, and service projects to the Dominican Republic and Haiti.
CEO, Robin Hamill, said of the journey: “This Canadian Maritime voyage is an exciting opportunity celebrate Bermuda’s maritime heritage, enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and learn skills that will benefit our crew and guests for the rest of their lives.”
“Although the majority of our programmes are developed for Bermuda’s youth, we also know that adults want the opportunity to experience sailing a tall ship, get out of their comfort zones and empower themselves, as well as discover what they’re capable of in a safe atmosphere.”
“We are pleased to be able to offer these exciting and educational voyages to adults as well as teenagers. Not only do our youth empowerment programmes transform the lives of Bermuda’s youth, but the experience of sailing on the Spirit will enhance anyone’s life – young and old.”
