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Crowds, Sailing & Entertainment At Opening Day
[Written by Marisa Whitecross] The first day of America’s Cup was a complete success. There was a great turnout of a crowd and the atmosphere was incredible between the intense racing of the boats, the Wyclef concert and the spectacular Opening Ceremony uniting everyone in Bermuda at the America’s Cup Village. All the celebrations began at 11:30,... Read more of this article
Video: Collision During 6th America’s Cup Race
A collision occurred between Land Rover BAR and SoftBank Team Japan in the 6th race at the America’s Cup this afternoon [May 27], resulting in a penalty being given to the British team. In describing the incident, Softbank Team Japan said, “With 25 seconds to go on the start clock, SoftBank Team Japan Skipper Dean Barker took advantage... Read more of this article
Photos: America’s Cup Village Officially Opens
After countless hours of preparation, the America’s Cup Village in Dockyard officially opened to the public at 11.30am this morning [May 27], with thousands expected to attend today’s event, which includes six races, a performance by Grammy award winning musician Wyclef John, and the Opening Ceremony which is set to showcase a host of Bermudian... Read more of this article
Tall Ship Journey Was Challenging, But Fun
Being on a tall ship was a challenge mentally and physically but was an amazing experience that everyone should try. That’s according to Julia Judd, 23, who is back on terra firma after a voyage on board the Blue Clipper, a 43-metre, three masted gaff rigged schooner, when she sailed from Greenwich, England to Sines, Portugal. “I would 100 percent... Read more of this article
Spectator Yacht Arrives At Tucker’s Point
The Mariner III Spectator Yacht has arrived to the Harbour Beach dock at Rosewood Tucker’s Point and is ready to set sail in celebration of the America’s Cup. A spokesperson said, “Built in 1926, the classic 122 foot-long motor yacht features a large open deck that will offer viewing of the race course. Guests will spend the day enjoying exclusive... Read more of this article
51 Boats Enter Marion Bermuda Yacht Race
[Written by Talbot Wilson] Entry closes for the 40th anniversary and 21st biennial Marion Bermuda Race this Saturday, May 27, 2017 and all information required on the entry forms must be completed by then. Entries now stand at 51 yachts. The start of this blue-water classic is June 9 from Marion, The race finishes in the midst of America’s Cup activity... Read more of this article
Video: A Closer Look At The AC50 Yacht
The finals of the 35th America’s Cup are set to start soon, with the teams racing on super high-tech catamarans with the most innovative technology on board. In order to help fans better understand the watercraft involved in the competition, Tom Slingsby, tactician and helmsman with Oracle Team USA, took the time to break down their specifics... Read more of this article
Meet Switzerland’s Youth America’s Cup Team
Team Tilt was originally founded by Swiss sailor Alex Schneiter in 1987. At the end of 2012, he put together a team for the 2013 Red Bull Youth America’s Cup, and with Lucian Cujean at the helm Team Tilt finished fourth in the regatta, just one point off the podium. In 2014 Team Tilt continued an ongoing process of sailing the Decision 35 on Lake... Read more of this article
Photos: America’s Cup Teams Practice Racing
With the countdown clock ticking over to just five days before the start of the 35th America’s Cup, all six teams took to Bermuda’s Great Sound today [May 22] with three [Artemis Racing, Emirates Team New Zealand and Land Rover BAR] taking part in another day of practice racing before the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup Qualifiers starts at 5.00pm... Read more of this article
Sail Bermuda’s New Catamaran Makes Splash
Sail Bermuda, a family owned business offering customised private sailing and snorkeling adventures, has recently expanded its service by adding a new catamaran to its fleet. Originally started by Bobby Zuill in the late 1990’s, Sail Bermuda is now being run by son Caleb and his wife Marilyn. The couple count acquiring their new 47’ catamaran Wyuna... Read more of this article
Meet Austria’s Youth America’s Cup Team
The first sailors ever to compete under the Austrian flag in the Red Bull Youth America’s Cup, the Candidate Sailing Team was founded in April 2016, when Max Stelzl [now the boat captain] and Roland Regnemer [team manager] met at a training session in Izola. Just three months later, sailor and entrepreneur Dieter Schneider came on board as name-giving... Read more of this article
Antigua Bermuda Yacht Race Prizegiving Held
The Antigua Bermuda Race has concluded, with the 21-boat fleet setting off for the 935 nautical mile race at noon on Friday [May 12] and making their way to Bermuda, where a prizegiving ceremony was held at the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club. Antigua Bermuda Race Chairman, Les Crane, who was competing in his Farr 56, Monterey commented: “The variety... Read more of this article
