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Artemis Racing Launches Its AC Race Boat
Artemis Racing‘s new race yacht, “Magic Blue”, was christened today by Torbjörn Törnqvist’s wife, Natalia, at a special celebration in Bermuda. The launch sees the culmination of more than three years of intense design and development work, which began almost immediately after the finish of the 34th America’s Cup in San Francisco. The... Read more of this article
First Time On AC Course: Team Oracle Sail “17″
Oracle Team USA took to the Great Sound on Monday, sailing its newly launched America’s Cup Class boat, “17″, for the first time. “We had a successful day,” said skipper Jimmy Spithill dockside after the training session. “First impressions were great. The boat went really well, so everyone is happy.” The new... Read more of this article
Youth America’s Cup: Meet TeamBDA’s Peter Dill
At just 18-years-old Peter Dill is the youngest member of TeamBDA. Recently named Boat Captain, he will be in charge of making sure the team’s AC45f is ready to race in the 2017 Red Bull Youth America’s Cup in June. This is a big responsibility but Peter’s experience as an intern with Oracle Team USA’s shore crew should hold him in good stead. A... Read more of this article
Update On Preparations For The America’s Cup
Noting that we are less than 100 days away from the event, Minister of Economic Development Dr Grant Gibbons provided an update on the preparations for the America’s Cup in the House of Assembly today, saying he encourages “everyone to remain focused and rally together in support of Bermuda during AC35.” Dr Gibbons said, “Excellent... Read more of this article
Tucker’s Point Charters Spectator Yacht For AC
Beginning on May 26th, Bermuda will host the 35th America’s Cup and to ensure that guests of Rosewood Tucker’s Point can fully enjoy the experience, the property has chartered the 122 foot-long Mariner III Spectator Yacht each race day. “Guests of the resort can spend the day enjoying exclusive access to the race course while enjoying... Read more of this article
Emirates Team NZ Launch Their AC Race Boat
Just 100 days out from the first race of the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup Qualifiers, Emirates Team New Zealand accomplishes the most significant milestone of its challenge for the 35th Americas Cup by christening their America’s Cup Class catamaran that will begin racing in Bermuda in May. In the presence of the team, their families, the Sponsors... Read more of this article
Land Rover BAR 11th Hour Exploration Open Day
A public open day will be held tomorrow [Feb 16] at the 11th Hour Racing Exploration Zone, located at the Land Rover BAR team base at Dockyard, providing “unique behind-the-scenes access to the British Challenger for the 35th America’s Cup.” A spokesperson said, “Through interactive exhibits and lesson plans, visitors will see how... Read more of this article
Video: America’s Cup Countdown Clock Unveiled
With 100 days to go until the 35th America’s Cup, the America’s Cup Bermuda [ACBDA] today [Feb 15] unveiled a countdown clock at the Flagpole on Front Street to commemorate the occasion, with the clock counting the days, hours, minutes and seconds until the first America’s Cup race on May 26. 10-minute live video replay of today’s announcement The... Read more of this article
Video: ‘Fly Through’ Racecourse & AC Village
Today [Feb 15] marks 100 days until the start of the 35th America’s Cup, and the organisers have released a ‘video flythrough’ showing a simulation of what the racecourse and the America’s Cup Village will look like. Preparations continue for the events that will unfold, with racing set to take place on the Great Sound, which will play... Read more of this article
Oracle Reveal New America’s Cup Class Boat
[Updated with video] On Tuesday evening, Oracle Team USA held a ceremony at its team base to reveal its new America’s Cup Class boat, “17”, the foiling catamaran the team will race this summer in Bermuda. “This is the boat we’re racing to win the America’s Cup,” said skipper Jimmy Spithill, addressing a crowd of family, friends, team... Read more of this article
INSETTA 45 Selected As Official AC Chase Boats
The America’s Cup announced that INSETTA Boatworks will be the Official Chase Boats of the 35th America’s Cup, which is taking place in Bermuda during May and June, 2017. Victor lnsetta said, “The current race teams push the edges of technology, and our team at INSETTA Boatworks shares this historical passion for performance. “Today... Read more of this article
Local Author Releases ‘Tiny Wins America’s Cup’
Elizabeth Mulderig — also known by her pen name Betsy Bermuda — has written a new children’s book entitled “Tiny Wins the America’s Cup in Bermuda”, which details Tiny’s triumphant victory in which he overcomes trials and tribulations including sailing backwards and seasickness. The book is the latest Tiny the Tree Frog adventure... Read more of this article
‘America’s Cup: The Big Show In Bermuda’ Talk
The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute’s [BUEI] Talks series is getting set to present “America’s Cup in High Gear: 2017 & the Big Show in Bermuda” with Jack Griffin on Monday, February 13, beginning at 7.30pm. The event poster says, “Jack Griffin is Editor of Cup Experience, a unique newsletter and website dedicated to audience... Read more of this article
Youth AC: Meet TeamBDA’s Owen Siese
Last month Owen Siese was named TeamBDA’s Team Manager for the 2017 Red Bull Youth America’s Cup. This role will see the 21-year-old work alongside the Skipper to ensure all aspects of team’s preparations are on schedule and on target. Growing up, Owen attended Somerset Primary and Warwick Academy. He was in the midst of completing his Mathematics... Read more of this article
America’s Cup Online Store Open For Business
The America’s Cup Online Store is live right now at shop.americascup.com, offering a “one-stop-shop online for the very best, 100% official, America’s Cup merchandise.” A spokesperson said, “Whether you are a fan of Oracle Team USA, the Defenders of the America’s Cup, or any of the five teams challenging the current holders... Read more of this article
Video: Bermudians Working For America’s Cup
This week’s ‘Minute with Mikaela’ highlights Bermudians working for the America’s Cup, saying “these locals are directly contributing to a fantastic and successful 35th America’s Cup.” During the Minute, Mikaela Pearman said, “Today we take another look at the Bermudians working for the America’s Cup. These locals... Read more of this article
