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Sailing: Lambert Wins Alton Millett Regatta
The Bermuda Comet Class took to the waters of the St. George’s Harbour, with four boats going to the start line for the 2019 Alton Millett Regatta four race series. Gladwin Lambert and his crew Stephen Maybury claimed the title on the day with 3 points, Quinton Simons and Greg Proctor finished second with 7 points, while Zaniko Hendrickson and Daequan... Read more of this article
Endeavour Community Sailing Impact Report
Since 2015, 2,756 young people from across Bermuda have engaged in Endeavour’s programmes, which are offered at “no cost to ensure youth across all backgrounds have an equal opportunity to be exposed to our waters whist instilling an appreciation for learning about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math, which we call STEAM through... Read more of this article
‘Tabor Boy’ Enters Marion Bermuda Race
SSV Tabor Boy, the 92 foot sail training schooner owned by Tabor Academy in Marion, Massachusetts, will be crossing the starting line on June 14 on her way to Bermuda as one of the classic yacht entries in the 2019 Marion Bermuda Race. A spokesperson said, “The Race Committee expects around 100 boats on the line for the race. Just two vessels... Read more of this article
Photos: James Perry Trophy Comet Regatta
A total of five boats took to the St. George’s Harbour to compete in the Comet Class James Perry Trophy Regatta this weekend. Maxwell Curtis and Stefan Furbert sailed to victory in the four race series, edging out veteran Gladwin Lambert and his crew Stefan Maybury. Both finished on 4 points, but a Did Not Finish the final race for Lambert allowed... Read more of this article
Results: James Perry Trophy Comet Regatta
A total of five boats took to the St. George’s Harbour to compete in the Comet Class James Perry Trophy Regatta this weekend. Maxwell Curtis and Stefan Furbert sailed to victory in the four race series, edging out veteran Gladwin Lambert and his crew Stefan Maybury. Both finished on 4 points, but a Did Not Finish the final race for Lambert allowed... Read more of this article
Marion Bermuda New ‘Anti Bias’ Adjustment
When the 2019 Marion Bermuda Race begins on June 14, boats in the Founders Division will be sailing under a unique new “anti-bias” adjustment of the ORR handicap system. A spokesperson said, “When the 2019 Marion Bermuda Race starts June 14, the Founders Division boats will be sailing under a unique, new ‘anti-bias’ adjustment... Read more of this article
Entry Opens Earlier For 2020 Newport Race
Breaking with tradition, the Bermuda Race Organizing Committee [BROC] is opening registration for the biennial Newport Bermuda Race a year in advance of the June 19, 2020 race start. In issuing the Notice of Race for the 52nd running of the event, the initial entry date moves up several months compared to 2018. The organizers’ goal is to make it easier... Read more of this article
Curtis & Furbert Win Flag Pole To Flag Pole
Maxwell Curtis and his crew Stefan Furbert were crowned the 2019 Flag Pole to Flag Pole Comet Class Champions. The annual Flag Pole to Flag Pole race begins in the Hamilton Harbour in line with the Flag Pole and ends in the St. George’s Harbour in line with the Flag Pole which is located on the square. Curtis and Furbert were able to hold off Dale... Read more of this article
Evans Finishes 63rd In Finn Sailing In Greece
Giles Scott from Great Britain secured his third European Finn title in Athensafter holding off world champion Hungary’s Zsombor Berecz on the final day of the Finn Open European Championship. Andy Maloney from New Zealand took third overall, while fifth placed Nicholas Heiner from the Netherlands, took the European Bronze Medal. Joan Cardona, from... Read more of this article
2019 Antigua Bermuda Race Prizegiving Held
The Prizegiving for the 2019 Antigua Bermuda Race was held at the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club on May 16th. Honoured guests at the ceremony included Premier David Burt, Bermuda Tourism’s Daniel Johnson, and Goslings Rum Brand Director Andrew Holmes. Vice Commodore David Benevides, and Rear Commodore Charles Penruddocke represented the RBYC. Past Commodore... Read more of this article
Rockal Evans In 63rd Overall In Finn Open
The sailors at the 2019 Finn Open European Championship in Athens, including Bermuda’s Rockal Evan, were back on the water. On the penultimate day of the Finn Europeans in Athens, Norway and Brazil secured their places at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Racing was abandoned late on Friday, with no more races sailed due to very light wind all day. Evans... Read more of this article
Evans Continues In Finn Open Championships
Sailors at the 2019 Finn Open European Championship in Athens — including Bermuda’s Rockal Evans — were back on the water, after a delay due to light air. The fleet of 84 boats from 33 nations spent the morning hoping and wishing for wind, which eventually came and they were able to complete 2 races. Evans finished the first race of the... Read more of this article
