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Perinchief And Penruddocke To Carry Flags
Triple jumper Jah-Nhai Perinchief and sailor Adriana Penruddocke have been named as Bermuda’s flag bearers for the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Paris on Friday [July 26]. Both athletes are making their Olympic debuts. Bermuda will be represented by eight athletes in five different sports at the Games. Katura Horton-Perinchief, the Bermuda... Read more of this article
Video: Interview With Adriana Penruddocke
Bermuda sailor Adriana Penruddocke – in an interview with tennis player Gavin Manders – said she is excited to experience her first Olympic Games in Paris, where she will make her debut at just 24-years-old. Penruddocke will continue Bermuda’s proud sailing tradition at the Olympics, following in the sails of Peter Bromby, Kirk Cooper,... Read more of this article
Rachael Betschart Wins SailGP Inspire
Bermudian sailor Rachael Betchart claimed the Waszp Grand Final title at the recent SailGP Inspire Champion of Champions in San Francisco, California. The 18-year-old came out on top against some of the world’s top young sailors in her second appearance in the event, which ran alongside the SailGP Grand Final. The official website read: “The names... Read more of this article
US Sailing & Endeavour Host STEAM Training
Endeavour, a Bermuda-registered charity that builds self-confidence and life skills by engaging diverse youth from across Bermuda in experiential learning through sailing, partnered with US Sailing’s Reach Initiative for STEAM educator training for public school educators from across Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “US Sailing’s Reach Initiative... Read more of this article
Bermuda Not Listed In 2025 Sail GP Calendar
[Updated] The SailGP organization has released their 2025 season schedule, and Bermuda is not listed as a location. The announcement from the organization said, “SailGP, the most exciting racing on water, has today unveiled its 2024/2025 Season calendar, featuring new events in Brazil, Germany, Switzerland and Auckland, as well as a return to... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Picton Castle Arrives In Bermuda
Picton Castle – a tall ship used for sail training and long-distance education voyages – arrived in St George’s yesterday [July 2] with Bermudian Zoe Skinner on board, with Ms Skinner receiving a special welcome to the island. Ms Skinner has been on board the ship since October 2022, leaving Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, to circumnavigate the world. The... Read more of this article
Video: 2024 Newport Bermuda Race Recap
The 53rd Newport Bermuda Race ended with a Prize Giving Ceremony at the Pier 6 Complex on Front Street, A spokesperson said, “The 53rd Newport Bermuda Race officially came to a close, as winners and award recipients were honored at the Race’s Prize Giving Ceremony at the Pier 6 Complex on Front Street. The ceremony caps off nearly two weeks... Read more of this article
SailGP Introduces First Fan-Vote Awards
SailGP introduced its first-ever fan-vote awards, allowing global fans to vote for their favorite athletes, teams, and moments across 10 categories. A spokesperson said, “As the conclusion of SailGP’s 13-event Season 4 approaches, the global racing championship has announced the launch of a new, fan-vote end-of-season awards. “For the... Read more of this article
Photos: Newport Bermuda Boats At RBYC
More than 160 boats participated in the 53rd Newport Bermuda Race, making the 635-nautical mile journey to Bermuda, and the island is currently hosting the yachts that successfully completed the race. Related Stories Photos: Newport Bermuda Race Prizegiving Photos: Newport Bermuda Race Prize-Giving Aerial Photos & Video: Newport Race... Read more of this article
Carina Wins St. David’s Lighthouse Newport Race
Carina clinched victory in the St. David’s Lighthouse Division of the 53rd Newport Bermuda Race, finishing with a corrected time of two days and 16 hours and 12 minutes. A spokesperson said, “The St. David’s Lighthouse Division of the 53rd Newport Bermuda Race has been won by Carina. Finishing with a corrected time of two days and 16 hours... Read more of this article
Video: Sailing Crew Rescued 80 Miles Off Bermuda
[Updated with video] All seven crew members of Gunga Din were safely rescued by fellow competitor Desna after abandoning their ship 80 miles from Bermuda due to water ingress, and are now en route to Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “Gunga Din, a Swedish Yachts 41 owned by Robert Fye and Paul Cunningham, with a total crew of seven, had to abandon... Read more of this article
Summer Storm 52 Wins Gibbs Hill Newport Race
Summer Storm 52, owned by Andy Berdon, won the Gibbs Hill Lighthouse Division of the 53rd Newport Bermuda Yacht Race in just over two days and 10 hours. A spokesperson said, “We have our first winner! Pending any protests, Summer Storm 52 and its crew will be the champions of the Gibbs Hill Lighthouse Division of the 53rd Newport Bermuda Race.... Read more of this article
Governor Attends Newport Bermuda Race Start
This week, Governor Rena Lalgie attended the 2024 Newport-Bermuda Race events in Rhode Island, with over 160 boats setting sail from Newport for the 635-nautical mile journey to Bermuda. Government House said, “This week, Her Excellency the Governor attended events leading up to the start of the Newport-Bermuda Race in Rhode Island. “The... Read more of this article
Sailing: Lambert & Maybury Win Lambert Regatta
The West End Sailboat Club hosted the comet class with the Canutte and Myrtle Lambert Regatta. Gladwin Lambert and Stefan Maybury sailed Melody to victory, Maxwell Curtis and Wesley Tucker sailed Pole Position to second place, and Zeniko Hendrickson and Zane Hendrickson sailed Radical into third position. Canutte and Myrtle Lambert Regatta 05 Gladwin... Read more of this article
Newport Bermuda Race Fleet Update
Just under 48 hours into the 53rd Newport Bermuda Race, the fleet has faced dismastings, an abandoned ship, and retirements, yet continues to progress towards Bermuda despite the variety of sailing conditions. A spokesperson said, “Despite these challenges, the fleet has encountered a variety of sailing conditions and sea states as they make their... Read more of this article
Video: 2024 Newport Bermuda Race Start
This afternoon [June 21], just over 160 boats set sail from Newport as the 53rd Newport Bermuda Race got underway, with the fleet making the 635-nautical mile journey to Bermuda. “The first night is expected to be slow as storms affecting southern New England have dampened the wind. It’s a race to get away from land and into the next prevailing... Read more of this article
