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Stage Set For Final Races Of America’s Cup
The stage is set for the final weekend of racing in the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series. The ultimate event is taking place in Fukuoka, Japan this weekend, the first America’s Cup racing in Asia, and showcase event for SoftBank Team Japan, the first Japanese Cup challenger in 15 years. Land Rover BAR has a 14 point lead over Oracle... Read more of this article
AC Endeavour Students Participate In Regatta
Close to 50 America’s Cup Endeavour Program students participated in their first ever regatta last weekend with the sailors making up a third of the fleet. The three-day regatta was held out of AC Endeavour’s West Fort in Dockyard with two fleets of 75 sailors, including Canadian and American national team members. Sailors from the Royal Bermuda... Read more of this article
America’s Cup Series To Head To Japan
Eight rounds, six countries, and it all comes down to Fukuoka, the ninth and final round of the 2015 / 2016 Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series in Fukuoka, Japan from November 19-20. At stake in Japan are a number of prizes. Firstly, the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series trophy, awarded twice before and ready to be handed over to the... Read more of this article
Emily Nagel & Team Sail From NY To Bermuda
Bermuda’s Emily Nagel, a member of Team BDA in next year’s Red Bull Youth America’s Cup, was part of Team Falcon for an adventure that started in ideal foiling conditions out of New York on November 5 but turned treacherous for some of the world’s best sailors, who had to fight vicious winds and unexpected conditions over 66 hours and three... Read more of this article
Video: AC Endeavour Program Goes ‘Off Grid’
Local company Alternative Energy Systems recently donated 10 solar panels to the America’s Cup Endeavour program, with the installed solar panels not only helping to lower costs and reduce the program’s footprint, but also helping to educate its young participants and ensure that the program continues “well beyond the America’s... Read more of this article
Video: ‘Near Miss’ Capsize For Oracle Team USA
With wind speeds near 25 knots on Tuesday [Nov 1], it was a challenging day for Oracle Team USA as it continued its testing program, with the conditions leading to a near-capsize of an AC45S catamaran. Helmsman Tom Slingsby explained, “It was blowing 22 to 25 knots. We did a bear away, we were doing 42 to 43 knots. We got stable out of the bear... Read more of this article
BEST Applauds AC35 “Sustainability Charter”
“It is encouraging that AC35 participants are consistently showing a deep appreciation of the beauty of Bermuda and her people,” BEST said following the news that the six teams in the America’s Cup signed a Sustainability Charter focused on environmental responsibility. A statement from the group said, “America’s Cup Event... Read more of this article
BTA: A Few America’s Cup Wins for Tourism
[Written by BTA Chairman David Dodwell as part of the Bermuda Tourism Authority’s ‘Tourism Forward’ series] Sailing fits perfectly into Bermuda’s seaside lifestyle – that is true today and all the way back to the advent of the Bermuda rig. Despite that reality, it is fair to say our country’s bid for the 35th America’s Cup... Read more of this article
Team BDA Christen New Training Boat “CAT-5”
Team BDA — Bermuda’s entry into the Red Bull Youth America’s Cup – officially named their training boat “CAT-5” at a boat christening held at the team’s base on Darrell’s Island. The name was decided by the 11 team members as they sought a moniker to accurately reflect their ultra-high performance foiling GC32: a force to be... Read more of this article
ACBDA: ‘Legacy Impact Already Developing’
America’s Cup Bermuda said they are “pleased to see the legacy impact that is already developing as a result of the 35th America’s Cup being hosted by Bermuda.” The ACBDA said, “This week’s announcement that an Oyster Yachts Regatta has been scheduled for Bermuda in 2018, is testament to the global reach and credibility that... Read more of this article
America’s Cup Appeals To Local Boat Owners
America’s Cup Bermuda is enlisting the help of local boat owners who are willing for their boat to be used in the Course Marshal fleet. “Locals who own power boats that meet required specifications and who are willing for their boat to be used in the Course Marshal fleet are asked to make contact with America’s Cup Bermuda. This comes as... Read more of this article
Rachel Sawden Highlights ‘Road To Bermuda’
Local presenter Rachel Sawden recently got a taste of the America’s Cup while hosting an international travel show called ‘Road to Bermuda.’ She was given the opportunity to meet the teams, showcase Bermuda, and take a ride on an AC45 with SoftBank Team Japan. According to the ACBDA, ‘Road to Bermuda’ was seen by 20 million... Read more of this article
Video: SoftBank Team Japan’s Wing Breaks
SoftBank Team Japan sailors are safe after a wing broke while sailing yesterday, with the moment caught on video from two different angles, showing the exact moment that the wing gave way. Following the incident, SoftBank Team Japan Skipper Dean Barker said, “We were pushing the boat hard today in 20-23 knots of wind. “We were doing an upwind run... Read more of this article
Caroline Bay Marina Invites Superyacht Inquiries
The planned Caroline Bay Marina at the Morgan’s Point Development will accommodate some 23 superyachts in excess of 200 feet, a half dozen more 100 footers and another dozen smaller yachts, the company said. “This will be the configuration for the 35th America’s Cup events in May and June 2017. While the marina will be open in March of 2017,... Read more of this article
Video: Team BDA Catamaran Gets A New Look
Team Bermuda’s GC32 foiling catamaran received a makeover last week, giving the boat a distinctive design. The GC32 is the team’s training platform as they prepare to represent the Island in next year’s Youth America’s Cup. The new design was created by Nina Cotterill of KPMG Bermuda, as part of KMPG’s sponsorship of the team, and applied... Read more of this article
Videos: ‘Get To Know’ Team Oracle Members
Two-time America’s Cup winner Oracle Team USA is preparing to defend its title in Bermuda in 2017, with a new video series providing a behind-the-scenes look at the members of the team.The video profiles include coverage of Jimmy Spithill, Tom Slingsby, Kyle Langford, Kinley Fowler, Sam Newton, and Cooper Dressler. America’s Cup: Get To... Read more of this article
