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America’s Cup Offering Spectator Boat Packages
There is a range of spectator experiences available for the 35th America’s Cup in Bermuda, on land in the America’s Cup Village, and on the water where Spectator Boat experiences are proving popular with America’s Cup fans. “In May and June, when the 35th America’s Cup action will be taking place on the Great Sound, the weather in Bermuda... Read more of this article
Customs Officers Train In Advance Of AC35
As part of their preparation for the upcoming America’s Cup, Customs Officers underwent training which was facilitated by French Customs Officials from St. Martin and Martinique, the Ministry of National Security said. The Ministry said that Mr. Jacky Trinel [from St. Martin] and Mr. Sylvian Testud [from Martinique] are both “experts in the... Read more of this article
Column: Small Business Opportunities For AC
[Written by BEDC Chairman Nick Kempe] There is still the impression in the community that large amounts of financing will be needed to cash in on the numerous AC35 business opportunities. Far too many are operating under the belief that expensive equipment or guaranteed contracts are required to get in the game. However, there are a great number of... Read more of this article
PLP: ‘Programs Should Have Started Long Ago’
With only two months until the America’s Cup, the PLP “encourages entrepreneurs to take advantage of this last minute program, if you can,” Shadow Tourism Minister Jamahl Simmons said, adding that “planning and programs like this should have started long ago to ensure benefits are spread widely.” Mr Simmons did not refer... Read more of this article
BEDC Offering Loans To Help Meet AC Demand
The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] has allocated $300,000 in funds for small, short-term loans – $2,000 to $20,000 – to facilitate local business opportunities developing or expanding as a result of the America’s Cup being held in Bermuda between May and June 2017. The “BEDC Local Biz Opps Micro Loan Product”... Read more of this article
Dockyard Is Open ‘As Normal’ For America’s Cup
The Royal Naval Dockyard will be open for business as normal for locals and visitors during the America’s Cup. Andrew Dias, the West End Development Corporation’s General Manager said there had been some queries from overseas visitors asking if Dockyard would be operating as usual. “It is worth reminding everyone that the America’s Cup event... Read more of this article
Phone, Data, Internet Capacity Increased For AC
“Local telecommunications companies are geared up for America’s Cup by increasing Bermuda’s mobile phone, data and internet capacity and all providers are confident that Bermuda’s telecommunications services will be robust and will exceed consumer demand,” the ACBDA said. “It is anticipated that spectators, race participants,... Read more of this article
Photos: Team France Holds Practice Session
French challengers for the America’s Cup, Groupama Team France, have just released images of the team’s very first practice session in Bermuda on their America’s Cup Class [ACC] boat, also named Groupama Team France, the high-tech catamaran with which they will compete in the 35th America’s Cup in Bermuda. “For a first time, it’s been rather... Read more of this article
Youth AC: Meet TeamBDA’s Philip Hagen
Philip Hagen is one of TeamBDA’s contingent of “athletes” who had little or no sailing experience prior to earning his way onto the team. The 20-year-old from Warwick did, however, have a background in competitive swimming that helped develop the mental and physical attributes needed for TeamBDA. Prior to joining the team full-time in January,... Read more of this article
“Official Cancer Charity” Of 35th America’s Cup
Just over two months away from the start of the 35th America’s Cup in Bermuda, the America’s Cup has announced that the Conquer Cancer Foundation is the “Official Cancer Charity” partner of the event. Established by the American Society of Clinical Oncology [ASCO], the Conquer Cancer Foundation [CCF] works to create a world free from the fear... Read more of this article
Video: America’s Cup Race Boats Highlighted
This week’s ‘Minute with Mikaela’ highlights the America’s Cup class yachts, saying that while the boats they will be racing “mostly look the same, it’s said the team with the best technology will win the Cup.” During the Minute, Mikaela Pearman said, “Today we’re taking a look at the machines that will be flying across... Read more of this article
Hamilton Staff Learn From Endeavour Students
Eighteen employees of Hamilton Insurance Group’s [Hamilton] Bermuda-based operations recently joined Dellwood Middle School M1 students participating in the America’s Cup Endeavour Program for an afternoon of community service and STEAM-based learning. Hamilton is a sponsor of the America’s Cup Endeavour Program, an experiential learning curriculum... Read more of this article
Nagel Leaves TeamBDA, Joins SoftBank Team
Emily Nagel — who was a member of Bermuda’s Youth America’s Cup team — has left the team after being offered a full-time position with SoftBank Team Japan. Team Manager for TeamBDA Laura Cutler said, “This is such an amazing opportunity for Emily and the team completely understands and supports her decision. File photo of Emily... Read more of this article
Photos: Team France Launches AC Class Boat
On Monday, Groupama Team France become the fifth of the six America’s Cup teams to launch their America’s Cup Class boat into Bermudian waters for the first time, another milestone ticked off in the countdown to the 35th America’s Cup. The French team now have their base in Bermuda’s Dockyard up and running and plan to take their ACC boat for... Read more of this article
Cutting-Edge Catamaran Arrives In Bermuda
Double Olympic champions Roman Hagara and Hans Peter Steinacher sailed the first Red Bull Youth America’s Cup-branded AC45F catamaran to arrive in Bermuda – an exciting milestone in the countdown to the second edition of the event, upcoming in June. Twelve teams of youth sailors will battle it out on the super-fast boats that are considered to be... Read more of this article
Sancha Durham: “It Is An Honour To Be A Part”
Sancha Durham is the Events & Business Support Coordinator for the America’s Cup Event Authority. [ACEA]. She was the first Bermudian hired by ACEA back in March 2015 as the Office Manager, but later promoted to her current role working closely with Sir Russell Coutts and his Personal Assistant, Alejandra Mato. Ms Durham’s responsibilities... Read more of this article
