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Premier: America’s Cup An ‘Incredible Spectacle’
Premier Michael Dunkley has hailed the opening weekend of the 35th America’s Cup as an “incredible spectacle” which showcased Bermuda in an “amazing light”. “This weekend saw the official start of the America’s Cup activity in Dockyard including the qualifying races which took place in the Great Sound. And the... Read more of this article
Regiment Soldiers Working At America’s Cup
Specially trained soldiers from the Royal Bermuda Regiment were out in force for the opening day of the America’s Cup on land and on the water. Troops performed security checks on visitors at Cross Island and patrolled the waters around the venue with the Bermuda Police Service marine police. The Regiment also provided divers for sub-sea security... Read more of this article
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
‘Despite Small Size, We Can Achieve Greatness’
“Bermuda and Bermudians have shown that despite our small geographic size, we can achieve greatness,” America’s Cup Bermuda CEO Mike Winfield said following the opening of the America’s Cup yesterday. Mr Winfield said, “Bermuda has celebrated the day we’ve all worked so hard toward, the first day of hosting the largest international... Read more of this article
Crowds, Sailing & Entertainment At Opening Day
[Written by Marisa Whitecross] The first day of America’s Cup was a complete success. There was a great turnout of a crowd and the atmosphere was incredible between the intense racing of the boats, the Wyclef concert and the spectacular Opening Ceremony uniting everyone in Bermuda at the America’s Cup Village. All the celebrations began at 11:30,... 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
Video: Collision During 6th America’s Cup Race
A collision occurred between Land Rover BAR and SoftBank Team Japan in the 6th race at the America’s Cup this afternoon [May 27], resulting in a penalty being given to the British team. In describing the incident, Softbank Team Japan said, “With 25 seconds to go on the start clock, SoftBank Team Japan Skipper Dean Barker took advantage... 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
Douglas Performs Roof Wetting For AC Village
With Premier Michael Dunkley and ACEA CEO Sir Russell Coutts on hand, Oscar-winning actor Michael Douglas performed a traditional Bermudian roof wetting ceremony at the America’s Cup Village in Dockyard, which officially opened to the public at 11.30am this morning [May 27]. You can view our ongoing live updates of the first day of the America’s... 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
Crown And Anchor At America’s Cup Village
Visitors to the America’s Cup will experience “more of a Bermudian atmosphere with the addition of Crown and Anchor tables” in the America’s Cup Village, the ACBDA said today. The full list of dates Crown and Anchor will be available in the America’s Cup Village is: 27, 31 May and 2, 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25 June The ACBDA said,... Read more of this article
2,000 Registrations For AC Boat Spectator Flags
The 35th America’s Cup is fast approaching, and the organisers said this will bring “an unprecedented number of boats on Bermuda’s waters.” “Some 2,000 private and public craft have registered for spectator flags, and that number keeps growing, so boaters can watch the action on the Great Sound, making water safety even more important... 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
Column: ‘Let’s Pull Together And Just Do It’
[Opinion column written by Glenn Fubler] A few years ago, my wife and I received a call from our daughter, telling us the surprising news that she was pregnant. Initially, I had some concerns due the circumstances, but within a short time I caught myself, realizing that my wonderful daughter and our family were being offered a ‘gift’ – the miracle... Read more of this article
