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Olympics: Bermuda Sailors To Compete Today
Bermuda’s two Olympic sailors — Cameron Pimentel and Ceci Wollmann — are set to begin competing today [August 8] with both competitors due to race this afternoon, with Pimentel in the men’s laser class, and Wollmann in the women’s laser radial class. The sailors will be the 3rd and 4th Bermudians to start competition in... Read more of this article
Ceci Wollmann Carries Olympic Torch In Brazil
Bermudian Olympic sailor Ceci Wollmann represented Bermuda and the Americas Region yesterday [August 4] as the Olympic Torch passed through the Village in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Wollmann, dressed in the Olympic Torch Bearer uniform wore a huge smile, as she carried the Torch that will light up the 2016 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony this evening. Wollmann... Read more of this article
Team BDA Coach Part Of Record-Breaking Sail
The Head Coach of Bermuda’s entry into the Youth America’s Cup was a key part of a team that smashed the record for a Trans-Atlantic voyage. Richard Clarke, Head Coach of Team BDA, was a watch captain on board the Comanche that sliced more than 24 hours off the previous set by Mari-Cha IV, which has been held for the last 13 years. The record comes... Read more of this article
Video: Katrina Williams Leads Sailing Program
After training close to 1,000 M1 students over the past school year, the America’s Cup Endeavour Programme recently launched its summer programme with special two-week camps operating both East and West. Those that took part in the STEAM Curriculum programme were given the opportunity to sail for free this summer, provided they passed a performance... Read more of this article
Video: America’s Cup ‘Phenomenon Of Foiling’
Oracle Team USA skipper Jimmy Spithill and Performance Manager Ian Burns recently discussed the “phenomenon of foiling” in a video, comparing foiling to “flying” and saying “it’s something that every time brings a smile to your face.” Team skipper Jimmy Spithill said, “The feeling for me was foiling was... Read more of this article
Digicel/BTC Sponsor Erica Hawley, Rockal Evans
Digicel Business & BTC are continuing their support of youth sports by becoming the official Telecomms partner for youth triathlete Erica Hawley and youth sailor Rockal Evans. Erica, who has been competing in triathlons since she was 8 years old, first gained local and international recognition in 2014 when she represented Bermuda at the Youth Olympic... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Youth America’s Cup Training
Team BDA finalists have been undertaking some grueling training as they gear up for the Youth America’s Cup 2017, and the photos and videos below provide a brief look at one of their recent training sessions. “Sessions include a 7.30am start at the gym for both upper and lower body strengthening work as well as stamina training, before they... Read more of this article
Bermuda Youth Sailors To Compete In Antigua
Tomorrow racing begins for the Bermuda team of Felix Cutler, Jordan Etemadi, Tayte Stefaniuk and Micah Thomas at the IODA North American Championship in Falmouth Harbour, Antigua where 144 sailors from 22 nations are competing. “The typically strong and consistent Caribbean breezes should suit the size and skill set of this experienced team. All... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: ZFB “Foil Fest Special”
Bermuda’s three resident America’s Cup teams opened their doors to the people of Bermuda at Foil Fest on June 25th, with thousands of residents and visitors treated to a look inside the teams bases and three drags races between the “super charged” AC45s in the waters just off the cruise ships berths in Dockyard. If you missed the action, ZFB... Read more of this article
America’s Cup Superyacht Regatta In June 2017
Boat International Media, the America’s Cup Event Authority and the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club confirmed today [July 4] the hosting of the America’s Cup Superyacht Regatta during the 35th America’s Cup in June 2017 in Bermuda. Three days of superyacht racing are scheduled to take place between 13 and 15 June 2017, just ahead of the 35th America’s... Read more of this article
Aerial Video: Newport To Bermuda Race Start
The Newport Bermuda Race recently concluded, with the vessel Comanche setting an impressive new record in securing a victory in the race. Jim and Kristy Hinze Clark’s 100 foot screamer, skippered by Ken Read, crossed the line off St. David’s Lighthouse in a provisional 34hrs 42min 53sec, almost five hours ahead of the previous 39:39:18 set in 2012... Read more of this article
3-Year-Old ‘Sailor’ Takes Part In Newport Race
[Written by Chris Museler] When the Chilean-flagged Swan 57 Equinoccio powered through a Gulf Stream squall last weekend during the Newport to Bermuda Race, the speedometer pegged 15.7 knots, a record for the boat. As the sheets strained, a tiny voice rang up from the companionway, “Usted debe tomar la vela hacia abajo o irá en el agua!” What little... Read more of this article
