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Youth America’s Cup Team Appeals For Support
People are being urged to celebrate Bermuda Day by supporting Bermudians representing their country against some of the world’s top young sailors. Next June, the all-Bermudian Team BDA will compete in the Red Bull Youth America’s Cup, racing on home seas in the Great Sound. Team BDA is 100 percent reliant on donations and corporate sponsorship and... Read more of this article
Bermudian Visits Japan In America’s Cup Role
As part of her role as personal assistant to America’s Cup legend and SoftBank Team Japan Skipper and CEO Dean Barker, Patrice Phillips recently travelled to Japan with the team for crew selection trials and to meet with sponsors, with the Bermudian saying she is “extremely lucky and grateful” to hold the position. With SoftBank Team Japan’s... Read more of this article
Youth America’s Cup Profile: Shomari Warner
In the final of a series of profiles of members of Bermuda’s team in the Red Bull Youth America’s Cup, we spotlight Shomari Warner, who provided insight into the dedication and training that it takes to represent one’s country at the very highest of levels. A former Clearwater Middle School student and current airport employee, Mr.... Read more of this article
Youth America’s Cup Profile: Connor Astwood
In the latest of a series of profiles of members of Bermuda’s team in the Red Bull Youth America’s Cup, we spotlight Connor Astwood, who provided insight into the dedication and training that it takes to represent one’s country at the very highest of levels. A former Saltus Grammar School student, Mr. Astwood says “the prestigious... Read more of this article
Youth America’s Cup Profile: Preston Farrow
In the latest of a series of profiles of members of Bermuda’s team in the Red Bull Youth America’s Cup, we spotlight Preston Farrow, who provided insight into the dedication and training that it takes to represent one’s country at the very highest of levels. A former Saltus Grammar School and Somersfield Academy student, Mr. Farrow says... Read more of this article
Youth America’s Cup Profile: Mustafa Ingham
In the latest of a series of profiles of members of Bermuda’s team in the Red Bull Youth America’s Cup, we spotlight Mustafa Ingham, who provided insight into the dedication and training that it takes to represent one’s country at the very highest of levels. The 19-year-old Bermuda College student said he tried out for the team at his... Read more of this article
WEDCo Contracts Deloitte For AC Village Ideas
Deloitte has been contracted by the West End Development Corporation [WEDCo] to have oversight of ideas for the future use of the America’s Cup village. The appointment of Deloitte was unveiled by WEDCo’s General Manager, Andrew Dias, at a public meeting earlier this week in Hamilton, held to encourage feedback over Cross Island. Aerial footage... Read more of this article
Youth America’s Cup Profile: Danny Pell
In the latest of a series of profiles of members of Bermuda’s team in the Red Bull Youth America’s Cup, we spotlight Danny Pell, who provided insight into the dedication and training that it takes to represent one’s country at the very highest of levels. A former Saltus Grammar School student, Mr. Pell says “this is a once in a lifetime... Read more of this article
Youth America’s Cup Profile: Ceci Wollman
In the latest of a series of profiles of members of Bermuda’s team in the Red Bull Youth America’s Cup, we spotlight Ceci Wollman who provided insight into the dedication and training that it takes to represent one’s country at the very highest of levels. The 18-year-old sailor — who has qualified for the 2016 Olympics — said... Read more of this article
Japanese Team Officially Opens Bermuda Base
SoftBank Team Japan, together with a crowd of over 500 dignitaries, friends, and family members, celebrated the completion of the team’s new Bermuda base with a traditional “roof wetting ceremony” performed by Premier Michael Dunkley. The official opening of the facility caps a 5-month construction program along the Dockyards waterfront and marks... Read more of this article
Youth America’s Cup Profile: Kalin Hillier
In the latest of a series of profiles of members of Bermuda’s team in the Red Bull Youth America’s Cup, we spotlight Kalin Hillier, who provided insight into the dedication and training that it takes to represent one’s country at the very highest of levels. A former Saltus Grammar School student, Mr. Hillier says that he “cannot... Read more of this article
Guided Tour At BUEI America’s Cup Exhibit
Bermuda businesses can get an after hours guided tour of BUEI’s America’s Cup exhibit, “Built to Win” on Wednesday May 18 at 5:30pm. The guided tour will be followed by a briefing on ways that businesses can take advantage of having the America’s Cup in Bermuda. Attendees will learn the “do’s and don’ts” that will allow them to promote... Read more of this article
Youth America’s Cup Profile: Dimitri Stevens
In the latest of a series of profiles of members of Bermuda’s team in the Red Bull Youth America’s Cup, we spotlight Dimitri Stevens, who provided insight into the dedication and training that it takes to represent one’s country at the very highest of levels. A current student at Bermuda College, Mr. Stevens said, “I feel honoured... Read more of this article
Youth America’s Cup Profile: Naeem Griffith
In the latest of a series of profiles of members of Bermuda’s team in the Red Bull Youth America’s Cup, we spotlight Naeem Griffith, who provided insight into the dedication and training that it takes to represent one’s country at the very highest of levels. A former Berkeley Institute student, Mr. Griffith said, “It means a great... Read more of this article
AC Endeavour Officially Opens Dockyard Base
America’s Cup Endeavour – the youth education and community sailing initiative – held a ceremony to officially open its new Dockyard location on Wednesday evening. Now hundreds of nine to 12-year-old students can learn to sail in both the west end and the east end. The St. George’s location opened in October during the Louis Vuitton America’s... Read more of this article
Youth America’s Cup Profile: Nicholas Pell
In the latest of a series of profiles of members of Bermuda’s team in the Red Bull Youth America’s Cup, we spotlight Nicholas Pell, who provided insight into the dedication and training that it takes to represent one’s country at the very highest of levels. A former Saltus Grammar School student, Mr. Pell said, “It is always a pleasure... Read more of this article
