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Eugene Dean On “Opportunities That Will Arise”
The Emperial Group was announced as one of America’s Cup Bermuda’s Community Ambassadors earlier this month, and Eugene Dean said he’s looking forward to the “opportunities that will arise for new business and the confidence that will spread throughout our community when we remind ourselves once again what we can accomplish in Bermuda... Read more of this article
Two Hour Video: AC Transportation Info Session
The America’s Cup Bermuda [ACBDA] held the third in a series of information sessions this evening, with the meetings designed to assist local business owners and entrepreneurs who are interested in business opportunities during the America’s Cup this summer. The session featured an update on the America’s Cup including the America’s Cup... Read more of this article
Video: First Sail For Artemis Racing’s Magic Blue
On Monday, Artemis Racing team sailed its new America’s Cup Class yacht, Magic Blue, for the first time. Skipper, Nathan Outteridge, was excited to get her out on the water, saying: “Everyone’s always pretty excited when we get a new toy, and I’m no different. “We had to treat the boat very gently to begin with, but as soon as we were... Read more of this article
ACBDA Transportation Info Session Tonight
Local transport operators both on land and on water are encouraged to attend an information session tonight to discover how they can maximize their direct benefit from the 35th America’s Cup. The Local Biz Connect Information Session, hosted by America’s Cup Bermuda [ACBDA], will be held at St Paul AME Centennial Hall, Hamilton starting at 6pm until... Read more of this article
90 Min Video: AC Island Wide Vending Session
The America’s Cup Bermuda [ACBDA] held the second in a series of information sessions last night, with the meetings designed to assist local business owners and entrepreneurs who are interested in business opportunities during the America’s Cup this summer. Last night’s session was held at St. Paul’s AME Hall and focused on the topic... Read more of this article
Red Bull Youth America’s Cup Pools Announced
TeamBDA, Bermuda’s own Red Bull Youth America’s Cup team, will compete in the first round of racing this June in the Great Sound, against teams from New Zealand, Britain, Spain, USA and Austria Two-time Olympic Gold Medalists Roman Hagara and Hans Peter Steinacher announced the lineups for the two pools of top national youth teams that will compete... Read more of this article
Mouton Cadet America’s Cup Wines Unveiled
Five time winner of the America’s Cup and now CEO of the America’s Cup Event Authority [ACEA], Sir Russell Coutts, joined Baron Philippe de Rothschild’s Managing Director, Hugues Lechanoine, in London today to unveil the first release of Mouton Cadet 35th America’s Cup Special Cuvée wines. The limited edition red, white and rosé wines have... Read more of this article
Video: Team NZ Building Their Bermuda Base
Emirates Team New Zealand has been one of the last teams to set up the operations at the Royal Naval Dockyard, and the construction of the team base is well underway. The teams new home is located within the future America’s Cup Village and will provide the hub for Emirates Team New Zealand sailing operations. The base will be also made up of a working... Read more of this article
Softbank Team Japan Launches AC Race Boat
[Updated with video] SoftBank Team Japan unveiled their brand new America’s Cup Class race yacht “Hikari” today in Dockyard, saying the next-generation boat is “designed to win the first ever America’s Cup for a Japanese flagged challenger.” Hikari, meaning “flash of light”, was selected from over 430 names submitted... Read more of this article
Youth AC: Meet TeamBDA’s Shomari Warner
With a background in boxing and rugby, TeamBDA member Shomari Warner only got his start sailing last June. The 23-year-old sees taking part in the 2017 Red Bull Youth America’s Cup as “a chance to be a part of history in Bermuda”. It has also proven to be a great opportunity for him to meet new people and discover exactly what he is made of –... Read more of this article
America’s Cup To Sponsor End To End Walk
The America’s Cup said they are “excited to support the XL Catlin End to End Fun Walk at this year’s event as a Silver Sponsor. The annual event, celebrating 30 years of ‘fun raising’, will be held on Saturday, May 6 starting at 7am in King’s Square, St. George’s. The Fun Walk sponsored by America’s Cup starts at Beacon Hill Road... Read more of this article
Video: ACBDA Holding Business Info Sessions
This week’s ‘Minute with Mikaela’ highlights the America’s Cup information sessions, saying “we encourage all local business owners or anyone with ideas regarding AC35 to come out and learn how to make AC35 work for you.” The first in the series was held last night, and you can watch the 2.5 hour video of the Marine Services Information... Read more of this article
Video: Man Overboard In Oracle Training Session
Oracle Team USA skipper Jimmy Spithill has often spoken about the risks inherent in pushing the boundaries of the sport. The team had another reminder of that on Wednesday when grinder Graeme Spence went overboard in front of the main beam, and fell in the water between the two hulls. Spence was in a vulnerable position, crossing the boat in a tack,... Read more of this article
2.5 Hour Video: AC Marine Services Info Session
The America’s Cup Bermuda [ACBDA] held the first in a series of information sessions this evening [Feb 23], with the meetings designed to assist local business owners and entrepreneurs who are interested in business opportunities during the America’s Cup this summer. This evening’s session was held at St. Paul’s AME Hall and focused on the... Read more of this article
ACBDA Planning Application: Temporary Dock
America’s Cup Bermuda [ACBDA] has filed a planning application for the construction of a temporary dock located adjacent to Kindley Field. The planning application says in part, “Proposed construction of a temporary dock located adjacent to Kindley Field Road, close to the junction with the Causeway. “Consisting of a T-shaped floating... Read more of this article
Regiment Soldiers Train For America’s Cup Role
A total of 16 soldiers from the Royal Bermuda Regiment have completed a four-day course in security and search techniques in the run-up to the America’s Cup. Now the group will use “skills learned from airport and ports security expert John Pears to train other soldiers to keep the Cup a safe and enjoyable experience,” the RBR said. “And... Read more of this article
