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Bermuda Container Line Donates To Saltus
Bermuda Container Line Ltd recently made a donation to Saltus Grammar School, which allowed for the school’s students to participate in the Bermuda Sloop Foundation’s youth at sea learning program. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Container Line Ltd presented a cheque to Mrs. Anna Ridgeway, Enrichment Coordinator and Teacher of History at... Read more of this article
Possible Rat Infestation, “Delirious” Solo Sailor
A 79-year-old lone sailor was transported to hospital after arriving in Bermuda in a “somewhat delirious” state, with the sailor having reported a “possible infestation of rats onboard preventing him from gaining sleep or access to the cabin area.” After arriving under police escort and taken to quarantine in Convict Bay, an... Read more of this article
Sailing: Chase Cooper Helps Tabor Academy Win
Bermudian sailor Chase Cooper and his team representing the Tabor Academy “Seawolves” [Marion, Mass] won the New England School Sailing Association [NESSA] Fleet Racing Championships this past weekend in Cranston, Rhode Island. The “Seawolves” were one of 16 teams out of a field of 52 to qualify for the Championship. Each qualifying school fielded... Read more of this article
Antigua Bermuda “Dress Rehearsal” Underway
Lloyd Thornburg’s MOD70 Phaedo3, skippered by Brian Thompson, left Antigua on Wednesday [April 20] at noon local time bound for Bermuda, a 945 nautical mile journey. The team are planning to establish a course record from Antigua to Bermuda, prior to the inaugural Antigua to Bermuda Race, which will be run in May 2017. After a hearty breakfast... Read more of this article
Sailing: Take The Onion Patch Challenge
[Written by Talbot Wilson] If you are entering the 2016 Newport Bermuda Race, think about entering the New York Yacht Club 162nd Annual Regatta presented by Rolex in Newport and the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club Anniversary Regatta capping off Bermuda Offshore Sailing Week for the visiting yachts and local Bermuda boats alike. Take the Onion Patch Challenge.... Read more of this article
Sailing: Convexity Win M32 Bermuda Series Title
After 4 events and over 55 races, Don Wilson and his Convexity team have claimed the 2016 M32 Series Bermuda title. The Chicago based team completed the series ahead of the Magenta 32 all-female team skippered by Sally Barkow. The Swedish Cape Crow Vikings skippered by M32 Series founder Håkan Svensson finished the series an impressive third overall. Coming... Read more of this article
Video: ‘Safety First’ For Bermudian AC Diver
When a SoftBank Team Japan crew member accidentally went overboard during a practice session last week, Bermudian Sam Bennett’s position as safety diver for the team came into sharp focus. In his role Mr Bennett — a PADI master scuba diver trainer — has helped create safety procedures for the team that are specific to Bermuda. In this... Read more of this article
Video: SoftBank Team Japan Testing AC45S
SoftBank Team Japan recently headed out on the Great Sound in order to test their AC45S, capturing the action on video beneath a sunny sky. SoftBank Team Japan is the Japanese challenger for the 35th America’s Cup. Led by Skipper Dean Barker, SoftBank Team Japan is made up of expert sailors, boat builders, and support crew from around the world.... Read more of this article
Cooper Helps St Mary’s Earn Championship Spot
Red Bull Team BDA member Mackenzie Cooper helped his St. Mary’s College of Maryland sailing team earn a berth at the Intercollegiate College Sailing Association [ICSA] Team Racing National Championship with a second place finish at the MAISA Team Race Championship for the Capt. Prosser Trophy this past weekend. The St. Mary’s three boat team ended... Read more of this article
195 Boats Qualified For Newport Race So Far
[Written by Talbot Wilson] As of April 5th, 195 boats have been sanctioned by the Newport Bermuda Race Organizing committee as qualified entries in the 50th Bermuda Race. Since another 14 boats are expected to be sanctioned soon, this race has every chance of being the second largest “Thrash to the Onion Patch” in the 110-year history of... Read more of this article
Photos: “Picton Castle” Tall Ship In St George’s
The three-masted tall ship Picton Castle has arrived in St George’s having sailed in from Marigot, St Martin. In describing the journey available on the vessel, their website says, “Become a seafarer, learning the ways of the ship and the sea with the guidance of our professional crew. “You get to steer the ship, haul on lines to set... Read more of this article
Stephen Dickinson Wins Mid-Winters Regatta
The 2016 Comet Class Race Season got underway off the West End Sailboat Club, is light and shifty winds the Class managed three races in the Mid-Winter Regatta that also saw International Comet Sailors compete. Stephen Dickinson and his crew Pat Young sailed to the overall victory picking up 4 points, Dickinson and Young held off a strong challenge... Read more of this article
