Hashtag: #AmericasCup
30 Minute Video: ZFB “Foil Fest Special”
Bermuda’s three resident America’s Cup teams opened their doors to the people of Bermuda at Foil Fest on June 25th, with thousands of residents and visitors treated to a look inside the teams bases and three drags races between the “super charged” AC45s in the waters just off the cruise ships berths in Dockyard. If you missed the action, ZFB... Read more of this article
SoftBank Team Japan Donate Foil Fest Winnings
The Reading Clinic and Centre Against Abuse were selected by America’s Cup Challenger SoftBank Team Japan as the local charities to receive the prize money from Foil Fest. SoftBank Team Japan, Artemis Racing and Oracle Team USA donated a combined $12,500 with the Foil Fest winners choosing where to donate the funds. The teams raced in three “drag... Read more of this article
America’s Cup Superyacht Regatta In June 2017
Boat International Media, the America’s Cup Event Authority and the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club confirmed today [July 4] the hosting of the America’s Cup Superyacht Regatta during the 35th America’s Cup in June 2017 in Bermuda. Three days of superyacht racing are scheduled to take place between 13 and 15 June 2017, just ahead of the 35th America’s... Read more of this article
Photos #2: America’s Cup Foil Fest In Dockyard
Bermuda’s three resident America’s Cup teams opened their doors to the people of Bermuda at Foil Fest on Saturday, June 25. Thousands of residents and visitors were treated to a look inside the teams bases, a meet and greet with the sailors and three drags races between the “super charged” AC45s in the waters just off the cruise ships berths... Read more of this article
Emirates Team Launch Custom Designed Boat
Emirates Team New Zealand celebrated a long awaited milestone this week at their base in Auckland by launching their first custom designed development boat. The 45 foot catamaran has been in the process of being built for the past six months and has taken a dedicated team of boat builders and sub contractors over 35,000 hours to construct, with the... Read more of this article
Photos: America’s Cup Foil Fest At Dockyard
[Updated with video] Bermuda’s three resident America’s Cup teams opened their doors today [June 25] and thousands showed up to get a look inside the teams bases, meet the sailors and watch three drags races between the “super charged” test AC45s, right off the cruise ship berths in Dockyard. In the end SoftBank Team Japan emerged victorious... Read more of this article
Foil Fest 2016 Set For Saturday In Dockyard
People from around Bermuda are invited to a fun filled event on Saturday [June 25] from 11am to 4pm in Dockyard, with America’s Cup teams set to take part in Foil Fest 2016, including Artemis Racing, Oracle Team USA [OTUSA] and SoftBank Team Japan, with the event hosted by America’s Cup Bermuda [ACBDA] and WEDCO. Foil Fest features many activities... Read more of this article
Family-Friendly Fun At Saturday’s Foil Fest
[Written by Mikaela Ian Pearman] Foil Fest is happening on Saturday, June 25 from 11am to 4pm in Dockyard and it’s the perfect event to bring the family for a fun day out. Foil Fest, much like the America’s Cup World Series last October, has as much to offer on-shore as it does on the water. Yes, there will be races, and there will also be great... Read more of this article
Dr. Gibbons On America’s Cup Chicago Trip
After traveling to Chicago for the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series, Minister of Economic Development Grant Gibbons said in the House of Assembly on Friday [June 17] that the event was “a resounding success.” Dr. Gibbons said, “Last weekend I had the pleasure of traveling to Chicago as part of the Bermuda team for the third... Read more of this article
AC Teams “Speeding For Charity” At Foil Fest
The stakes at Foil Fest have been raised with Bermuda’s three resident America’s Cup teams, Artemis Racing, Oracle Team USA and SoftBank Team Japan, putting some money where their speed is… for a good cause. The three teams are donating a combined $12,500 with the winners of the June 25 event choosing a local charity to receive the donation. Mike... Read more of this article
AC Foil Fest Created ‘Specifically’ For Bermuda
Foil Fest – which is set to take place on Saturday June 25th in Dockyard — is a unique event presented by America’s Cup Bermuda [ACBDA], in conjunction with WEDCO. It features Bermuda’s three ‘resident’ America’s Cup teams, Artemis Racing, Oracle Team USA [OTUSA] and SoftBank Team Japan, in a series of ‘drag races’ in the... Read more of this article
CNN: “America’s Cup, A Dream Job In Paradise”
In a story titled “America’s Cup: A Dream Job In Paradise,” CNN has highlighted one of Team Oracle USA’s sailors who relocated to the island, saying that Matt Cassidy “has his dream job” living on the “beautiful island of Bermuda.” The story said ”Ever thought you’re in the wrong job? Fed... Read more of this article
Photos, Videos: America’s Cup Series In Chicago
The Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series was held in Chicago this past weekend, with Artemis Racing leaving as event champions, an historic title as the first winners on fresh water. In front of sold outgrandstands, the six America’s Cup teams fought fiercely for the double points on offer for each of Sunday’s three races. In race two, the... Read more of this article
Artemis Win America’s Cup Series In Chicago
[Updated with video] Perfect winds, cooler temperatures and a large crowd of fans lining Chicago’s Navy Pier, combined to make Super Sunday, the final day of the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series Chicago, a great finale for foiling action in the USA. In front of sold out grandstands, the six America’s Cup teams fought fiercely for the double... Read more of this article
Video: Wyclef Sings On Oracle Team USA’s Boat
“I remember when we used to sit in a Government yard in Bermuda,” sang Wyclef John during his trip on Oracle Team USA’s boat during the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series in Chicago this weekend. Wyclef was performing a version of Bob Marley’s ‘No Woman No Cry’, which the Fugees covered in their Grammy award... Read more of this article
Column: 5 Reasons To Look Forward To Foil Fest
[Written by Adam Barboza, Project Manager for the ACBDA] On Saturday, June 25, Dockyard will be buzzing from 11am to 4pm when America’s Cup Bermuda [ACBDA] and WEDCO host Foil Fest, featuring Artemis Racing, Oracle Team USA and SoftBank Team Japan. There are a wide variety of reasons to join in the Foil Fest fun and below are just a few… Foil Fest... Read more of this article
