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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
Photos #2: America’s Cup Foil Fest In Dockyard
Bermuda’s three resident America’s Cup teams opened their doors to the people of Bermuda at Foil Fest on Saturday, June 25. Thousands of residents and visitors were treated to a look inside the teams bases, a meet and greet with the sailors and three drags races between the “super charged” AC45s in the waters just off the cruise ships berths... Read more of this article
Photos: America’s Cup Foil Fest At Dockyard
[Updated with video] Bermuda’s three resident America’s Cup teams opened their doors today [June 25] and thousands showed up to get a look inside the teams bases, meet the sailors and watch three drags races between the “super charged” test AC45s, right off the cruise ship berths in Dockyard. In the end SoftBank Team Japan emerged victorious... Read more of this article
Photos, Videos: America’s Cup Series In Chicago
The Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series was held in Chicago this past weekend, with Artemis Racing leaving as event champions, an historic title as the first winners on fresh water. In front of sold outgrandstands, the six America’s Cup teams fought fiercely for the double points on offer for each of Sunday’s three races. In race two, the... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Oracle Team USA Training
The beautiful weather on the island today [Nov 3] didn’t go unappreciated, with Oracle Team USA heading out onto the water off the east end as they continue their training ahead of the America’s Cup in 2017. The team recently took part in the America’s Cup World Series, racing against Emirates Team NZ, Land Rover Bar, Softbank Team... Read more of this article
Photo Set #2: America’s Cup Jam Concert
Saturday evening [Oct 17] saw crowds make their way to Front Street for the America’s Cup Jam presented by Fidelity International, which was headlined by international reggae artists Shaggy and Maxi Priest. People, many carrying umbrellas due to the wet weather, packed the viewing area as they took in the concert, with saw the event’s headliners... Read more of this article
Photo Set #2: America’s Cup Series Final Day
The Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series saw Bermuda’s waters taken over by elite sailing teams from the USA, Sweden, Japan, Great Britain, New Zealand and France, with many spectators also heading out onto the water. While there were three separate winners of the three races on the day, Artemis Racing from Sweden proved to be the most... Read more of this article
Photo Set #1: America’s Cup Series Final Day
The Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series saw Bermuda’s waters taken over by elite sailing teams from the USA, Sweden, Japan, Great Britain, New Zealand and France, with many spectators also heading out onto the water. While there were three separate winners of the three races on the day, Artemis Racing from Sweden proved to be the most... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Gombeys At AC World Series
The Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series featured teams from the USA, Sweden, Japan, Great Britain, New Zealand and France, but the prize presentation last night [Oct 18] had a uniquely Bermudian flavour as the Gombeys took to the stage to the delight of the crowd gathered at the ‘Fan Zone’ on Front Street. The America’s... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: America’s Cup Prize Presentation
[Updated with video] After overcoming a collision to finish as the winners of the day, Artemis Racing received the trophy in front of a cheering crowd at the ‘Fan Zone’ on Front Street earlier this evening [Oct 18]. The ACEA said, “Artemis Racing grabbed the lion’s share of the spotlight, writing an epic comeback story on Sunday... Read more of this article
Photos: America’s Cup “Super Sunday” Racing
The Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series took place today [Oct 18], with the “Super Sunday” seeing three races which all had double-point scoring. Oracle Team USA won the first race, Artemis Racing crashed into an umpire boat just before the second race however scrambled to fix their boat and made an impressive showing by winning the second... Read more of this article
Photos: America’s Cup Jam Music Concert
Despite the less than welcoming weather, large crowds made their way to Front Street last night [Oct 17] for the America’s Cup Jam presented by Fidelity International, which was headlined by international reggae artists Shaggy and Maxi Priest. People, many carrying umbrellas, packed the viewing area to enjoy the concert and gave the entertainers a... Read more of this article
Photos: America’s Cup World Series Festivities
While some sailing fans may have been left disappointed by the cancellation of today’s [Oct 17] America’s Cup racing, there were numerous people out enjoying themselves at the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series, with large crowds to be seen across Front Street. The Bermuda Festival and Event Village is offering dozens of vendors... Read more of this article
