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Sailing: Berntsson Wins Bermuda Gold Cup
Swedish skipper Johnie Berntsson won the King Edward VII Gold Cup, the championship trophy of the Bermuda Gold Cup match racing tournament, for the third time since 2008. A spokesperson said, “Hosted by the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club, the Bermuda Gold Cup is a World Championship event of the World Match Racing Tour. “The Berntsson Racing Team—including... Read more of this article
Bermuda Gold Cup Semifinals Delayed
The 71st Bermuda Gold Cup has been temporarily paused due to Tropical Storm Philippe, but the semifinal matchups are anticipated to reignite with well-known rivals. A spokesperson said, “The 71st Bermuda Gold has been paused for two days due to the passage of Tropical Storm Philippe, but tomorrow’s Semifinal Round should reignite the pyrotechnics... Read more of this article
Down Under Racing To Advance To Semi-Final
Harry Price’s Down Under Racing Team defeated Eric Monnin’s Capvis Swiss Match Racing Team, 3-2, to advance to the Semifinal Round of the 71st Bermuda Gold Cup. A spokesperson said, “In a thrilling match that saw a tiresome combined 24 tacks in the span of about two and a half minutes, Harry Price’s [AUS] Down Under Racing Team defeated... Read more of this article
Monnin & Berntsson Lead In Gold Cup Day One
The Bermuda Gold Cup sailing event is underway in Bermuda, with teams hitting the water for the first day of action. A spokesperson said, “Day 1 of the 71st Bermuda Gold Cup is in the books with veterans Eric Monnin and his Capvis Swiss Match Racing Team and Johnnie Berntsson’s eponymous crew from Sweden leading their respective groups. “The... Read more of this article
Bermuda Gold Cup Expands Sustainability Effort
The Royal Bermuda Yacht Club has forged a partnership with Bermuda-based insurance and reinsurance company Aspen, signifying a heightened dedication to sustainability. A spokesperson said, “A new partnership between the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club and Bermuda-based specialty insurance and reinsurance company Aspen is leading to a stronger commitment... Read more of this article
16 Entrants Confirmed For Bermuda Gold Cup
The lineup for the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club’s Bermuda Gold Cup, a World Championship event of the World Match Racing Tour scheduled Oct. 2-7, is complete, with all 16 entrants confirmed. A spokesperson said, “Fourteen of the 16 teams were announced in August with three-time defending champion Taylor Canfield [Miami], World No. 1-ranked and newly... Read more of this article
14 Invitees Confirm For Bermuda Gold Cup
The lineup for the Bermuda Gold Cup, a World Championship event of the World Match Racing Tour scheduled Oct. 2-7, is nearly complete, with 14 of the 16 invitees confirmed. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Gold Cup, raced for the century-old King Edward VII Gold Cup, has attracted a world-class field to race on the confines of Hamilton Harbour.... Read more of this article
71st Bermuda Gold Cup Starts On October 2
The 71st running of the Bermuda Gold Cup, hosted by the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club, will be presented in partnership with the Bermuda Tourism Authority, October 2-7. A spokesperson said, “Additionally, RenaissanceRe, a Bermuda-based global reinsurance provider, will also sponsor the event as well as the RenaissanceRe Junior Gold Cup, an invitational... Read more of this article
71st Bermuda Gold Cup Scheduled For October
The 71st edition of the Bermuda Gold Cup match racing tournament is scheduled to be held from October 2-7 in Hamilton Harbour. A spokesperson said, “The Royal Bermuda Yacht Club is delighted to announce the 71st edition of the Bermuda Gold Cup match racing tournament, scheduled Oct. 2-7 on Hamilton Harbour, just off the docks of the 178-year-old... Read more of this article
2022 Bermuda Gold Cup Event Cancelled
The Royal Bermuda Yacht Club [RBYC] announced that the 2022 Bermuda Gold Cup sailing event — which was due to be held October — has been cancelled. A spokesperson said, “The Royal Bermuda Yacht Club [RBYC] has made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s Bermuda Gold Cup, a World Match Racing Tour Event, due to be held October 18... Read more of this article
Sailing: Lineup Confirmed For Bermuda Gold Cup
The lineup for Bermuda Gold Cup and 2020 Open Match Racing Worlds has been confirmed, with a field of 16 entrants. A spokesperson said, “World and event champions highlight a fleet adorned with accolades for the celebratory 70th Bermuda Gold Cup and 2020 Open Match Racing World Championship, hosted by the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club Oct. 26-30. “Sweden’s... Read more of this article
Decision On 70th Regatta Set For Late August
Organizers for the Bermuda Gold Cup, the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club’s $100,000 match racing regatta, have set August 31 as the deadline to decide whether this year’s event, the planned 70th competition for the King Edward VII Trophy, will take place. “The Bermuda Gold Cup, presented by Argo Group for the benefit of the Bermuda Institute of Ocean... Read more of this article
