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ACBDA Clarifies Restricted Marketing Order
“I want to make it very clear that any existing street stand or road side vendor is not affected by this order, and that anyone wishing to set up a new stand inside of the restricted zone, subject to permission from the appropriate Government entities, can ask the ACEA to agree,” America’s Cup Bermuda CEO Mike Winfield said. CURB Calls... Read more of this article
Meet Sweden’s Youth America’s Cup Team
Sweden’s Artemis Racing recruited a mix of sailors with extensive technical knowledge of high-performance sailing, together with young athletes who have the physical strength to crew boats like the AC45F, to create the Artemis Youth Racing team for the Youth America’s Cup this summer in Bermuda. The trials for the Swedish youth team took place... Read more of this article
Video: ‘First Look’ At America’s Cup Village
With the America’s Cup set to get underway this coming Friday, the organisers released a video offering a ‘first look’ at the America’s Cup Village, where thousands of fans are expected to gather to watch the action and enjoy the entertainment. “The America’s Cup Village is based in Bermuda’s historic Royal Naval Dockyard... Read more of this article
Youth AC Skippers On ‘Invaluable Experience’
With the Red Bull Youth America’s Cup 2017 rapidly approaching, the next-generation skippers aged 18 to 24 are opening up about their training, the 45-foot foiling boats, and what they think it will be like to sail on Bermuda’s Great Sound this June. “Participating in the Red Bull Youth America’s Cup will be an invaluable experience. Whether... Read more of this article
Discussion After Land Rover BAR & NZ Collision
The discussion arose this week following an incident on day two [Tuesday] of the final week of practice racing which saw the final race of the day, between Land Rover BAR and Emirates Team New Zealand, abandoned following a collision between the two boats in the pre-start, which resulted in both teams sustaining damage to their hulls. The incident,... Read more of this article
Sea Turtles Arriving At ‘Temporary Home’
The sea turtle relocation project in which sea turtles “will be netted based on methods used successfully for turtle tagging operations and temporarily relocated inside a purpose-built ocean enclosure” near the Aquarium in Flatts” is underway. A recent statement from the Government said, “In anticipation of intense boating activity... Read more of this article
Sweet Stixx Excited To Operate In AC Village
There was never any doubt in Kevin Warner’s mind that if the opportunity to get involved in the 35th America’s Cup came about that he was going to grab it with both hands. The owner of Bermuda business Sweet Stixx, Mr Warner has always been one to seize the day and when the island won the right to host the event he knew he “he wanted to be one... Read more of this article
Minister: Update On America’s Cup Preparations
Noting that we are one week away from the start of the America’s Cup which commences on May 26th, Minister of Economic Development Grant Gibbons provided an update on the event preparations. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [May 19], Dr Gibbons said the AC event village is almost complete, ACEA sponsor hospitality facilities and a Kids Zone... Read more of this article
Wyclef Jean To Perform At America’s Cup
The organisers of the 35th America’s Cup announced that Wyclef Jean, the three-time Grammy Award-winning entertainer, will perform on the Main Stage of the America’s Cup Village in Dockyard on Saturday 27th May. The announcement said, “All tickets that gain entry into the America’s Cup Village will give access to Wyclef Jean’s performance... Read more of this article
RUBiS Energy Bermuda Partners With TeamBDA
RUBiS Energy Bermuda Ltd, in partnership with TeamBDA, has launched its ‘Fuelling Pride’ campaign, set to coincide with the upcoming America’s Cup. A spokesperson said, “During the 35th America’s Cup, there will be a number of additional competitions, including the Red Bull Youth America’s Cup. “TeamBDA is Bermuda’s entry... Read more of this article
AC To Be Broadcast Live On Cruises & Flights
Sport 24 — the only 24/7 live inflight and cruise line sports channel — will show live coverage of the America’s Cup on its two channels for the first time. The IMG owned and operated service will broadcast live action from one of sailing’s biggest event across both Sport 24 and Sport 24 Extra, culminating with the America’s Cup... 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: Temporary Dock At Kindley Field Road
Motorists travelling in the Kindley Field Road area have probably noticed that a temporary floating dock has recently been assembled and installed adjacent to the bus stop near the Causeway and airport. Earlier this year America’s Cup Bermuda [ACBDA] filed a planning application for the construction of a temporary dock located adjacent to Kindley... Read more of this article
Hamilton Princess AC Ticket Giveaway
The official hotel of the 35th America’s Cup, The Hamilton Princess & Beach Club are gifting some of Bermuda’s charities with America’s Cup tickets. “The organization will give away 20 grandstand tickets for every day of racing at the 35th America’s Cup so that some of Bermuda’s most deserving people can experience the thrill of... Read more of this article
ACBDA: Order Prevents ‘Ambush Marketing’
The America’s Cup ‘Restricted Marketing Order’ is to “prevent ambush marketing and unauthorised commercial exploitation of the event by companies” and “prohibits attempts to position branding, signage and advertising in any locations where it will be in view of television cameras or spectator crowds, including aerial... Read more of this article
Video: Land Rover Bar Crash Into Emirates Team
The second practice race day in Bermuda, ended in a pre start collision when Land Rover BAR collided with Emirates Team New Zealand after they had been comprehensively shut out in last stages of the pre start sequence. Peter Burling on the helm of Emirates Team New Zealand had done a good job securing the favoured leeward end of the line and shutting... Read more of this article
