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Bermuda Sailors Continue Competing In France
The French Olympic Week continues for sailors in France. Campbell Patton started the day in 4th place, and finishes of 27th, 12th, and 10th saw him drop to 8th place with 100 net points. Sebastian Kempe remained in 18th place, Kempe would cross the line 7th, 28th, and then 15th and he has 141 net points, and Benn Smith fell one spot to 39th place... Read more of this article
Sloop Foundation ‘Cannot Undertake Usual Plan’
The Bermuda Sloop Foundation said they “cannot undertake its usual plan starting 1 July 2024 due to financial constraints” and noted that their main fundraising event ‘Pirates of Bermuda’ is taking place this Sunday, and encouraged people to support it. A spokesperson said, “After 18 years of providing successful programmes... Read more of this article
SailGP’s Initiative ‘Inspire’ Returns To Bermuda
SailGP’s community, education and outreach initiative, Inspire, returns to Bermuda next week, ahead of the Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix on May 4-5. A spokesperson said, “SailGP, the world’s most exciting racing on water, founded the Inspire initiative to help diversify the sport for young people, without any race, gender, or socioeconomic... Read more of this article
Trittel Discusses Spain’s Season 4 Turnaround
Prior to the Bermuda event, Spanish wing trimmer Florian Trittel reflects on Spain’s Season 4 transformation and their goal of securing their spot in the Grand Final. A spokesperson said, “Ahead of Bermuda, we catch up with Spanish wing trimmer Florian Trittel on Spain’s Season 4 turnaround, contending with the top tier teams and defending... Read more of this article
United States SailGP Appoints Evan Aras
The United States SailGP Team has appointed Evan Aras as interim head coach, taking over from Mark Ivey, and Aras will make his coaching debut in Bermuda at the Apex Bermuda Sail Grand Prix, May 4 – 5. A spokesperson said, “Aras is a former two-time national champion at Georgetown University. He coached Team USA’s 49er team at the 2016... Read more of this article
Traffic: Railway Trail Closure For SailGP Event
The Ministry of Public Works is informing the public that the Railway Trail between George’s Bay Road and Elm Lane will be closed to accommodate the SailGP event. A Government spokesperson said, “This section of the Railway Trail will be closed from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm on Saturday, May 4th, 2024 and from 11:00 am to 6:30 pm on Sunday, May 5th,... Read more of this article
Sailors Continue Strong Showing In France
The third day of racing at the French Olympic Week in Hyères, France, incorporating the Last Chance Regatta to qualify to compete at the Paris Olympics, sees all three Bermuda sailors in the top 40 in the ILCA 7 Fleet. Campbell Patton holding one of the spots as he continues to lead the Bermuda fleet in 4th place overall. Only one race was sailed... Read more of this article
Sailing: Frith Wins Alan Frith Memorial Regatta
The 2024 Comet racing season got underway in St. George’s Harbor with five boats going to the start line for the Alan Frith Memorial Regatta. Alan Frith with his crew Sarah Frith sailed to victory in Orion on the day as they recorded three wins and a second-place finish on the day to finish with 3 points as sailors are allowed to drop a race. Pole... Read more of this article
“Which Team Has Best Chance Of Winning?”
SailGP’s third visit to Bermuda is fast approaching, and the organization has provided an advanced analysis, looking at which team has the best chance of winning. A spokesperson said, “SailGP’s third visit to the iconic island of Bermuda is fast approaching, with the event marking the 11th stop on Season 4’s record-breaking calendar. With just... Read more of this article
Teams Finalize Crews For Bermuda Sail GP
With the Bermuda SailGP approaching, teams have finalized their crew line-ups, ahead of the event which will be held next month. A SailGP report said, “Bermuda is fast approaching and the countdown to Season 4’s 11th event is on, with teams posting their full crew line-ups. “Key changes see former U.S. grinder Cooper Dressler join the... Read more of this article
Endeavour Partners With SailGP Inspire
Endeavour is partnering with SailGP Inspire – the global league’s community, education and outreach programme, to “offer legacy opportunities to benefit Bermuda’s youth.” A spokesperson said, “Endeavour, a Bermuda-registered charity that builds self-confidence and life skills by engaging diverse youth from across Bermuda in experiential... Read more of this article
Rodrigues & Viera Compete In Hampton Race
Paul Rodrigues Jr., Jordan Viera, and their Christchurch School sailing teammates competed in the VISA Hampton Roads Academy fleet race. Sailing in the In-League Regatta CFJ boat, Rodrigues sailing the Christchurch 2 boat in the A division finished 6th with a score of 43 points. Viera sailed the Christchurch 1 Boat in the B division, finishing 6th with... Read more of this article
Evans & Ingham Help Infotrack Finish Second
Bermudian sailors Rockal Evans and Mustafa Ingham were onboard Infotrack finishing second in the Sunday MC38 Sailing in Australia. Infotrack, skippered by Indy Beck, finished the three race-series with six points. Evans was the tactician, his first time performing that role, while Ingham’s job was the mid-bowman. Related Stories Bermuda Sailors... Read more of this article
$10,000 Butterfield Climate Action School Grant
Butterfield has partnered with Emirates GBR SailGP Team’s Purpose Partner, the 1851 Trust, as the Official Bermuda Impact Partner for their Protect Our Future schools programme taking place alongside the Bermuda SailGP event this coming May, and “together they will deliver climate education lessons for local schools with a $10,000 Butterfield... Read more of this article
Endeavour Hosts ‘Women On The Water’ Event
Endeavour hosted its annual Women on the Water event to empower and inspire female youth sailors, fostering camaraderie, skill-building, and networking opportunities. A spokesperson said, “Endeavour is a registered charity and nonprofit that builds self-confidence and life skills by engaging diverse youth across Bermuda in experiential learning... Read more of this article
Australian Team Will Compete In Bermuda SailGP
Australian SailGP team, led by driver Tom Slingsby, has confirmed they will participate in the Bermuda event next month after the Australian team sustained serious damage in a collision in Christchurch. A SailGP report said, “Australia driver Tom Slingsby has confirmed the team will be on the start line of Bermuda next month. “It comes after... Read more of this article
