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Connor Astwood Joins Softbank Team Japan
Connor Astwood has decided to rejoin SoftBank Team Japan ahead of the upcoming America’s Cup. His decision means he will not take part in the Red Bull Youth America’s Cup with TeamBDA. Until January this year, when he began training full time with TeamBDA, Connor, who is Japanese-Bermudian, had held a full-time position with SoftBank Team Japan. “The... Read more of this article
Video: AC Grinding Challenge Highlighted
This week’s ‘Minute with Mikaela’ highlights the America’s Cup Grinding Challenge, saying that it will “give you the opportunity to get up close and personal with what it takes to be an America’s Cup sailor by testing your fitness levels on a grinding machine.” During the Minute, Mikaela Pearman said, “Test out your fitness levels... Read more of this article
Video: ‘Eat Lionfish Chefs Throwdown’ Event
The Commissioner’s House in Dockyard played host to the Eat Lionfish Chefs Throwdown, an event organized by 11th Hour Racing to help raise awareness of the issue of lionfish, a serious threat to marine habitats in Bermuda and, increasingly, around the world. All six America’s Cup teams were represented at the event which featured celebrity chefs... Read more of this article
Fireworks Tonight To Mark 35 Days To AC Begins
Today [April 21] marks exactly 35 days until the America’s Cup begins, and to celebrate the 35-day milestone, the America’s Cup is sending 35 fireworks into the night sky over Hamilton Harbour at 8.30pm this evening. “As part of the milestone celebrations, America’s Cup Village Grandstand tickets for Monday 29th May and Tuesday 30th... Read more of this article
Photos: Team France Receive Twizy Minicars
Groupama Team France held an event today [April 20] to mark the official keys handover for Renault Twizys vehicles, with the America’s Cup team saying that “today is a major first for the French brand as it moves into the archipelago of Bermuda by placing ten Renault Twizys at the disposal of Groupama Team France.” Groupama Team France... Read more of this article
Two Chicago Families Looking Forward To AC
As Bermuda lends itself to enable America’s Cup fans to watch the racing and stay on board boats for the duration of their stay, some visitors will be embarking on a ‘water-borne vacation’ to the island to watch the 35th America’s Cup. One family who have taken full advantage of this unique opportunity are the Samis family from Chicago,... Read more of this article
AC Transportation Plan: Ferries, Parking & More
The America’s Cup Village opens to the public on Friday May 26th for the first Louis Vuitton America’s Cup Qualifier races and a Bermuda-themed Opening Ceremony. “A detailed transportation plan has been developed with the help of Marine & Ports and other government agencies to ensure that thousands of spectators can travel to the America’s... Read more of this article
Win Up To 35 Tickets To The America’s Cup
An America’s Cup contest is underway with the public invited to enter to win up to 35 tickets to the America’s Cup. “This encourages entries to include friends, family, school groups or co-workers and each entry will explain why they should win tickets to the first day of racing and the elaborate Bermuda-themed Opening Ceremony on May 26th,”... Read more of this article
College Culinary Students Paired With AC Chefs
Bermuda College said they are proud to celebrate 12 of their Culinary Arts students who have been chosen to pair with America’s Cup celebrity chefs for the Lionfish 11th Hour Cook-off Event at the Commissioner’s House in Dockyard, on April 19th. “Seeking to raise awareness of environmental issues through sports teams, Chairman of the event,... Read more of this article
BDA Promote Bermuda, America’s Cup At RIMS
A delegation of Bermuda government and industry representatives will turn the spotlight on the 35th America’s Cup at next week’s Risk and Insurance Management Society [RIMS] annual conference and exhibition in Philadelphia, PA. “With just over a month to go before the start of the historic regatta on the island’s Great Sound, the Bermuda... 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
“Get To Know TeamBDA” Event On April 26
All of Bermuda is encouraged to come out and support TeamBDA, who are competing in the Red Bull Youth America’s Cup. TeamBDA, ten high-performing young athletes, will make a public appearance at Liberty Theatre on Wednesday April 26th, from 6.00pm – 7.00pm. The ACBDA said, “This will be Bermuda’s chance to ask about the team’s training... Read more of this article
Michael Douglas Visits Softbank Team Japan
Oscar winning actor Michael Douglas visited the SoftBank Team Japan base to get a taste of what’s to come when the America’s Cup kicks off next month. Having seen the 2007 America’s Cup in Valencia, Douglas toured SoftBank Team Japan’s new next-generation America’s Cup Class race yacht, “Hikari” and got a first hand look at how far the... Read more of this article
Digicel Launches Connect2Sailing Programme
With the America’s Cup fast approaching, Digicel Bermuda announced today the launch of its #Connect2sailing programme – aimed at bringing youths closer to the technology that fuels the world’s most anticipated boating event, which this year is being staged in Bermuda. As an Official Event Supplier to Land Rover BAR, the British Challenger... Read more of this article
BUEI Talks: What Does it Take To Win AC?
The latest installment of the BUEI Talks series will take place at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute on April 18th, and will feature ‘Sailor Talk’ with Oracle Team USA, on ‘What Does it Take to Win the America’s Cup?” The event poster says, “To compete in the America’s Cup, the elite sailors of Oracle Team USA... Read more of this article
Video: America’s Cup Ladies’ Day Highlighted
This week’s ‘Minute with Mikaela’ highlights the Ladies’ Day during the America’s Cup, saying that if you are looking for “something a bit exclusive” during the America’s Cup, the Ultimate Ladies’ Day Out” might be the best option for you.” During the Minute, Mikaela Pearman said, “This one’s for all... Read more of this article
