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Photos, Videos & Report: America’s Cup Day #2
Day two of the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup Qualifiers fell on America’s Cup Endeavour Day, a celebration of the America’s Cup Endeavour Program, the America’s Cup’s youth education and sailing initiative. Six races were scheduled and the day started perfectly for Groupama Team France who clinched their first win of the Louis Vuitton America’s... Read more of this article
Photos: Endeavor Day At America’s Cup Village
Today [May 28] marked the second day of the 35th America’s Cup in Bermuda, with six races held on the water, and the America’s Cup Endeavour Day held on land. The America’s Cup Endeavour is a youth sailing and educational program, dedicated to inspiring everybody who engages with the initiative and to leaving a sporting legacy in Bermuda,... Read more of this article
Photos: America’s Cup Opening Ceremony
The first day of the 35th America’s Cup finished off with a Opening Ceremony that featured Gene Steede and other local entertainers, the Gombeys, the Bermuda Regiment, the America’s Cup sailing teams, giant Longtails suspended over the area, a fireworks display and more. You can view our ongoing live updates of the first day of the America’s... Read more of this article
Photos: Opening Day Of America’s Cup Village
Thousands of people attended the opening day of the America’s Cup, with the Village in Dockyard officially opening at 11.30am this morning, and racing getting underway in the afternoon. The opening day is still underway, with the Opening Ceremony now taking place, featuring a variety of local entertainment, fireworks and more. You can view our ongoing... Read more of this article
Photos, Videos & Report: America’s Cup Day #1
[Updated with videos] The Louis Vuitton America’s Cup got underway today [May 27] with six races taking place. The first race saw Team Oracle USA defeat France, the second race saw Sweden’s Team Artemis defeat Softbank Team Japan, while the third race saw new Zealand record a victory over France. The fourth race of the day saw the British... Read more of this article
Photos: America’s Cup Village Officially Opens
After countless hours of preparation, the America’s Cup Village in Dockyard officially opened to the public at 11.30am this morning [May 27], with thousands expected to attend today’s event, which includes six races, a performance by Grammy award winning musician Wyclef John, and the Opening Ceremony which is set to showcase a host of Bermudian... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: AC Teams Continue To Practice
With the 35th America’s Cup set to get underway tomorrow [May 27] following a postponement due to weather, all six teams have recently stepped up their sailing practice in order to be prepared for the competition to come. Defending champion Oracle Team USA, along with Artemis Racing, Emirates Team New Zealand, Land Rover BAR, Groupama Team France,... Read more of this article
Photos: America’s Cup Practice Racing
Day three of the final round of practice racing before the 35th America’s Cup saw five of the six America’s Cup teams out on the Great Sound ready to race, but only one race took place as light winds hampered the afternoon’s action. Oracle Team USA, SoftBank Team Japan, Artemis Racing, Land Rover BAR and Groupama Team France were all set to feature... Read more of this article
Photos: AC Village Preparations & Team Training
The America’s Cup village is busy as preparations continue, with work taking place on the village itself and teams training as the competition quickly approaches, with the event set to get underway on May 26th. While visiting Dockyard recently, Premier Dunkley said, “It’s incredible to believe that in just over a month, we will be welcoming... Read more of this article
Official America’s Cup Photographic Prints
The first round of images to be released by LookBermuda as part of its official license from the America’s Cup Event Authority are from the 2015 Bermuda World Series races, and feature aerial photography by Jean-Pierre Rouja and racecourse action shots by Chris Burville and Steven Flood. A spokesperson said, “LookBermuda has always looked for... Read more of this article
Photos: Oracle Team Clean Up At East End
Members of Oracle Team USA — the America’s Cup defending champions — spent today helping to clean up East End Primary school saying they “really feel like this is our home” so when they have a chance get out in the community and help out, they want to take it. Education Minister Wayne Scott said, “It’s just amazing,... 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
